Breakdown The Pod

Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the upcoming Rugby Championship and the chances across the board for all the teams.

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 2nd July 2023.

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the front row for the All Blacks this coming year. What is the way for a Super franchise to turn it around after struggling. And they reflect on the Black Ferns dominant performance over the Wallaroos.

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 25th June 2023.

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by former All Black & Highlanders captain Taine Randall. Taine is part of a syndicate that has just bought into the Highlanders, how does he see a way forward for more parity across the competition?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 18th June 2023. Included in this is the AB announcement.

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina. With the All Blacks being named LIVE on the Breakdown Sunday 18th of June, what could the make up of the squad be and could semi final performances change the selectors minds?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 11th June 2023

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban, they look at the upcoming Super Rugby playoffs and where is this competition going in the future? How is NZ going to deal with the player drain after the World Cup, do we have the talent coming through the age grades?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 4th June 2023

Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to discuss the impending departure of the last of the 2011-2015 era of All Blacks. What game plan is going to the winner at the upcoming RWC? And who is going to lock down the last spots in the Super Rugby playoffs?

Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Wayne Smith as the Performance coach to the All Blacks and Black Ferns starting 2024. How deep does the coaching go in NZ and what seems to make a good one? They also touch on whether the ABs should pick from overseas based players and does Nisbo think the Canes can win Super Rugby?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 21st May 2023

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sir John Kirwan as they look at the Hurricanes resting their ABs for this weekends blockbuster v the Chiefs. They ask the question, What is Super Rugby for?

Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to discuss the deal the NZR has with Japan rugby. How will RTS stint in rugby be remembered? And why did Wayne Smith's comments rile up the front row club so much?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 7th May 2023

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Mils Muliaina. Could a draft be the way to go for Super Rugby in the future? Is this the way to even out Super Rugby? Could we see All Blacks playing for Aussie teams in the future?

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Nathan Rarere. They look at the entertainment values of the big leagues around the world and what NZ Rugby can do to make the in stadium experience must see viewing. Who is going to win Super Rugby and will there be any bolters for the World Cup squad?

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 23nd April 2023

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban. They cover all levels of rugby from First XVs into the international game. Its a great episode, one not to miss!

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the scrums in Super Rugby this year and what makes the front row tick. If you want to know about the dark arts this is the podcast for you. Also why are the Hurricanes clicking this year and what does the NPC mean for NZ Rugby.

Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to chat about who could potentially fill the fullback jersey for the All Blacks this season, has D Mac outplayed Beaudy enough to cement himself in 15, so many choices and only one spot. Also who could be the star newcomer for the upcoming Rugby World Cup like Nehe Milner-Skudder and Glen Osborne in the past.

On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Taylah Johnson, Mils Muliaina and Tony Johnson look at why the Chiefs have had such a great start to the year, and is D Mac looking good for the 15 jersey in the ABs? Which current NRL or Union player is best suited to jump across to the other code? And Breakdown's own Jeff Wilson chooses his Form XV with a twist This is an audio version of the...

Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to have a look at the Highlanders season so far. They also look at this weekends blockbuster between the Chiefs and Blues, what implications will this game have for the All Blacks? So many big head to heads Sam v Dalton & Beauden v Damien!

Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Scott Robertson as All Black coach in 2024. They also look at Super Rugby Pacific and who has a chance of making the playoffs.