Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The ARP crew break down whether Scotland can beat Ireland and win the Six Nations, plus what on earth is happening with England? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod team dig deep into New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's methods with former Chiefs and All Blacks prop Ben Afeaki, while also getting reaction from current All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi. From team hitch-hikes to the incredible detail Rennie brings to tactics and selection, we give you the inside word. We also break down the crazy weekend, with unpredictable Super Rugby and Six N...

Dave Rennie's now has the most pressured job in rugby. Here's the Rennie supercut from the ARP deep dive into his preferred approach to coaching, including former Wallaby Justin Harrison on Rennie's legacy as coach of Australia. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP crew quiz one of NZ Sport's great innovators, new Blues CEO Karl Budge, about taking the lessons he learnt in tennis and applying them to rugby. Budge brought superstars like Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova to Auckland's small tennis event, and the fans clocked, so what can he do with rugby at Eden Park? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels...

The ARP crew deep dive into All Blacks coaching candidates Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph as a decision draws nearer. What styles do they coach and which suits the All Blacks best? We're joined by former Wallabies lock Justin Harrison to talk about Dave Rennie's legacy in Australia, as well as the Aussie teams topping Super Rugby. Plus, we look at round four of the Six Nations. Can Scotland upset Fr...

After playing his 100th test for England, the ARP crew debates whether Maro Itoje is an all-time great. Is he on the modern Mt Rushmore? Catch ARP full episodes, extra content and short clips on all audio podcast networks. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the latest round of the Six Nations, as England fall apart at the hands of an Ireland team rekindling its form. Plus, why the Scots almost got pipped by the Welsh. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jip, Bryn and Ross break down how the Crusaders capitulated and what the Brumbies' form means for the title race. They look at whether the Chiefs have reached their potential, the Hurricanes' epic start, why the Landers defence is superb and whether Caleb Tangitau has all the pieces to be a test winger. Oh yeh .. and the Blues can get up against the Brumbies this week! Catch all our content across...

After Caleb Tangitau reportedly clocked 43 kilometres an hour, the ARP crew asks who the fastest player is in Super Rugby. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down Ireland's escape against Italy and England's ongoing Scotland problems. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the difficulties side have integrating their All Blacks returning to Super Rugby. We also look at the big statements made by the likes of Highlanders, Chiefs, Waratahs and Brumbies in week 1, as well as the players that made the biggest impacts. The team examines this weekend's Six Nations. Can England bounce back? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbyp...

All Blacks and Blues playmaker Stephen Perofeta's latest injury layoff descended into darkness, as he isolated himself from family and friends. Back, and with a new lease on life, Perofeta tells Aotearoa Rugby Pod his story. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Referee Angus Mabey answers viewer questions about the laws that hack you off! He also delves into how he balances epilepsy with pro reffing. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

France and England looked slick in the opening round of the Six Nations. Are they the Boks' biggest threats at RWC2027? The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew analyse round 1 and look ahead to this weekend's action. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Robertson’s a man in pain, after losing his Dream job. Aotearoa Rugby Pod’s Bryn Hall won six Super Rugby titles under Razor and explains what will be hurting him most. The ARP team then examine why hiring the right assistants is as important as the head coach. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod brings you the lowdown on the Super Rugby new season, with James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl. Plus, we break down the effect of the new laws Boks management don’t like with referee Angus Mabey. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup.   We decide whether the Boks scrum is possibly rugby's greatest weapon, weigh-in on the great Dublin card game and celebrate Malcolm Marx finally getting Player of the Year. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose? Grand Slam winning Welsh midfielder Hadleigh Parkes joins the crew to talk about NZ's last test of the year and they break down the one that got away for Italy against South Africa. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hoste...

The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend. Former England player Brad Shields spins a yarn about Eddie Jones creating life-size card board cutouts of All Blacks before the 2018 test. We get into whether De Jager deserved a full red card and how the Boks scrum dismantled France on their ball. Catch all ou...

The ARP crew dive into Tadgh Beirne’s red card, whether Tupaea and Fainga’anuku could be the future All Blacks midfield pairing band what that would mean for Jordie Barrett. They break down whether Scotland will finally knock over the All Blacks, after a couple of close calls, and how the Springboks continue to innovate before their massive showdown against France. Catch all our content across @ao...

It’s time for the All Blacks and Ireland to go at it again! The ARP crew breakdown where the game will be won and lost. We catch up with Ireland’s kiwi attack coach Andrew Goodman about the Chicago clash, Andy Farrell, Joe Schmidt and Jamison Gibson-Park. In the wake of Jason Holland’s announced departure from the All Blacks attack job, who should replace him and what do teams actually need from a...

Rugby's most bizarre rules explained! Top ref Ben O'Keeffe joins the ARP crew to give insight into weird and wonderful world of rugby rules, as well as life as a ref. Jip, Ben and Ross also break down the NPC semis and ask whether Otago or Canterbury will win the trophy. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP crew discuss whether the fuss about Dylan Pledger's All Blacks omission is fair. Jippa raises three rules he'd bring in to make rugby even better and we debate who'll make the NPC final. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ARP review the Rugby Championship and where the All Blacks stack up in comparison to the Springboks. Is Quinn Tupaea the long term answer at 13, considering the All Blacks' game plan and where's the best spot for Leicester Fainga'anuku? Why is the Boks' scrum so dominant and why do they dominate second halves more than the other sides? Also, NPC quarterfinals time! Can Counties upset Canterbur...

The ARP crew breaks down whether there's a contender to pass Dan Carter as the greatest 10 if all time. Does rising Boks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have what it takes, after his incredible 37 point haul against Argentina? Bryn, Jip and Ross analyse where the All Blacks improved in Bledisloe 1 and how they need to do better at muscling up in Perth. We look at whether getting 7s players, like Jo...