All Blacks Podcast

The world's most-capped referee and king of one liners Nigel Owens joins the All Blacks podcast. From his upbringing in a 'soccer village' in Wales where no English was spoken to his first foray into rugby refereeing at the age of 16, and all the way to controlling the Rugby World Cup final in 2015, Nigel Owens gives an inside seat to his story.

From thumping the best bowling attacks in the world to lacing up his rugby boots for the first time in 18 years, former Black Caps star Brendon McCullum is back in New Zealand. In his usual upfront manner, Brendon McCullum chats about his return to rugby, life in Matamata, his time leading the Black Caps, the possibility of a NZ team in the Big Bash and even chooses his preferred opening option be...

Chiefs' duo Brad Weber and Michael Allardice join the All Blacks Podcast to chat about their very own podcast - Code Trippin'. From the best sledges on the field to the biggest pest in the dressing room, Webby and Ally pull no punches in a wide ranging chat with hosts JP Tocker and Andy Burt. Listen to Code Trippin here: https://apple.co/2r4Ds4E

From his reputation as the joker in the All Blacks squad to some of the biggest challenges he has faced, Cory Jane opens up on the All Blacks podcast. In a wide-ranging chat from the Hurricanes training base in Wellington, Jane chats about his earliest rugby memories, what the All Blacks can expect against France in June, what the Hurricanes title win in 2016 meant to him and much more.

What's it like to referee in front of 80,000 people? How nervous were you in your first professional game? How have the players adapted to the new rules? Find out all this and more as referees Glen Jackson and Ben O'Keeffe join the All Blacks podcast to chat all things rugby.

From the origins of his nickname 'Snakey' to addressing those retirement rumours, double Rugby World Cup winner Conrad Smith discusses it all on the All Blacks podcast. In a wide-ranging chat from his home base in Pau, Smith chats about his unconventional rise through rugby's ranks, what the All Blacks can expect against France in June and much more.

World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper joins the All Blacks Podcast to chat all things rugby during his recent trip to New Zealand. Melbourne-born Gosper chats about his rugby background, the growth of rugby around the world, what fans can look forward to in 2018, his vision for the future of the game and much more.

The All Blacks Podcast is back in 2018 with Hurricanes loose forward Brad Shields joining the show to chat fatherhood, his rugby journey, beard maintenance and much more! In a wide-ranging chat, Shields takes us through a day in the life of a professional rugby player, takes us back to his early rugby days and looks forward to the 2018 Investec Super Rugby season.

The All Blacks Podcast catches up with renowned performer Tofiga Fepulea'i to chat rugby, comedy and much more. Wellington-raised Tofiga talks about his career as one half of the Laughing Samoans, his favourite rugby memories and his relationship with a number of current and former All Blacks.

From his upbringing in Wainui to his inspirational performance at the 2011 Rugby World Cup, Piri Weepu tells all on the All Blacks podcast. Following his retirement from rugby, the All Blacks podcast caught up with Weepu to chat in-depth about his career and lift the curtain on life in the All Blacks plus much more.

From his hair-styling regime to favourite meat-pie flavour, the All Blacks Podcast puts the hard-hitting questions to Ardie Savea. During a rest-week in Wellington, the All Blacks Podcast caught up with Ardie to chat about a new and exciting venture, his quick ascent up the rugby ranks, what he gets up to off the field and even asks him a few questions from the fans.

Expert rugby pundit Jim Kayes joins the All Blacks podcast to preview the 2017 Investec Rugby Championship. From the opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, the players to watch in the Rugby Championship, who might start in the All Blacks backline and much more, the podcast covers all of the hot topics ahead of the Rugby Championship.

In a bumper episode of the All Blacks Podcast, the spotlight is shone on the women's game with three big guests. World Rugby General Manager for Women's Rugby chats about the growth of the women's game globally. Then Black Ferns stars Kendra Cocksedge and Les Ketu talk about the upcoming June series when Canada, Australia and England all descend on New Zealand for Test matches.

Former WWE champion John Bradshaw Layfield talks about the strong influence the All Blacks are having on his rugby programme for at risk youth in Bermuda. The man affectionately known as JBL also chats about his wrestling his career, which All Black he thinks would make a WWE champion and the rapid growth of rugby in USA.

Former All Blacks fullback Mils Muliaina joins the All Blacks podcast to chat about his career, his support of the Starship Foundation, the upcoming Lions series and more. The 100-Test All Black talks about his formative years in Southland, some of the highlights from his time in the All Blacks and how he is enjoying life after rugby.

New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew joins the All Blacks podcast to talk all things rugby. From grassroots to the global rugby calendar, Tew chats about his time at the helm of New Zealand Rugby, the changes seen in the game and casts an eye forward to the DHL NZ Lions Series 2017.

As one of the only players to have played both for and against the British & Irish Lions, Riki Flutey chats about his career, what it is like to tour with the Lions and gives his thoughts on the Lions squad to tour New Zealand in June and July.

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of New Zealand Rugby, legendary photographer Peter Bush joined the All Blacks podcast to talk about his 60 year career covering the All Blacks and New Zealand Rugby.

WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker joins the All Blacks Podcast to chat about his preparation for his title defence against Hughie Fury, his All Blacks connection and much more!

Former All Blacks fullback Christian Cullen joins the All Blacks podcast to provide a low down on what he has been up to since retiring from rugby, reminisce about his playing days and make a special announcement.

All Blacks and Highlanders first five-eighth Lima Sopoaga joined the All Blacks podcast to talk about his injury rehab, what he did with his first All Blacks jersey, who the jokers in the Highlanders are and much more!

Star of the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black Jessica Pimentel is a born and raised New Yorker, a renowned musician and a mega All Blacks fan! During a flying visit to New Zealand, she joined the All Blacks podcast to talk about her obsession with the All Blacks, her impressions of the country and gives an insight into life on the set of Orange is the New Black.

In a big double episode, Black Ferns flyer Selica Winiata and former All Blacks star Tamati Ellison joined the Podcast. Selica talked about the huge year ahead for the Black Ferns and how she balances life and rugby. Tamati provided some great insights into the life of a travelling rugby player and offered a surprise revelation as to where he would like to finish his playing career.

Legendary broadcaster John Campbell joins the All Blacks podcast to talk about his memories of Athletic Park, the Hurricanes inaugural Super Rugby title, the forthcoming British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand and much more.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles joins host JP Tocker and Andy Burt to talk about what he got up to over summer, his hardest international opponent, who is the fastest player in the Hurricanes and more!