Full Credit

Les honours their side of the bargain by belting out Alice's team song after losing their bet—but the real headline is the continued rise of the Poua. After knocking off the defending champion Blues for the first time since 2023, the Poua have firmly entered the championship conversation. Alice and Les unpack what made the performance so impressive, celebrate Wikitoria Viljeon's history-making hat...

Round 3 of Super Rugby Aupiki delivered landmark moments, and Alice Soper and Les Elder are here to break it all down. The spotlight was on Pukekohe, where both Round 3 matches produced plenty of talking points. The Poua ended a two-year wait for victory, claiming their first win since 2023 and making even more history by defeating Manawa for the first time ever. What changed, and what does it mea...

The second round of Super Rugby Aupiki provided a clearer picture of which teams are building momentum and which players are making their mark on the competition. Alice Soper and Les Elder break down how belief and self-confidence are becoming defining factors for teams finding success early in the season. The pair discuss the impact of debutants who stepped up under pressure, highlighting how opp...

Alice Soper and Les Elder break down a memorable first weekend that featured a record-breaking crowd, passionate performances and plenty of evidence that the women's game continues to build momentum. From Christchurch's buzzing rugby atmosphere to the excitement surrounding the competition's return, there was plenty for fans to celebrate. On the field, the pair analyse the opening-round performanc...

Success at Matatū hasn’t come from shortcuts or quick fixes. Alice Soper and Les Elder dive into the culture, planning, and vision driving the southern franchise as it continues to build one of the strongest foundations in women’s rugby. From investing in local talent pathways to strengthening connections across every feeder province, Matatū has created an environment built on continuity, developm...

Alice Soper and Les Elder take a deep dive into the Poua's of the biggest squad shake-ups in Aupiki history. With only 11 players retained from last season and 19 players moving on, what does this level of churn actually mean for the franchise — and is it chaos, courage, or a necessary reset? Alice and Les break down the departures, the recruitment strategy, and why this season may ultimately be r...

This week on Full Credit, Alice Soper and Les Elder take a deep dive into the state of Chiefs Manawa — the franchise that once set the standard in women’s rugby, but now finds itself navigating a difficult rebuild. With major squad turnover, declining results, and changes in the coaching setup, the conversation explores how quickly success can shift in a developing competition and what happens whe...

With a new Super Rugby Aupiki season on the horizon, Alice Soper and Les Elder dive deep into the Blues’ campaign. Starting from the competition launch and early team announcements, the duo unpacks the full Blues squad. Analysing key player departures, the impact of fresh signings, and how shifting combinations could reshape the team’s identity. They explore the influence of Black Ferns within the...

This week, Les Elder and Alice Soper wrap up an action-packed Pacific Four Series. The Black Ferns complete a clean sweep but not without leaving a few big questions on the table ahead of the end-of-year tour. What worked, what didn’t, and where are the gaps that need attention? The duo name their team of the week, highlighting standout performers across all nations, and take a look ahead at what’...

The Black Ferns have surged back to World #2! Under Whitney Hansen, this team is starting to look seriously dangerous. Les Elder and Alice Soper unpack a commanding win over Canada that highlighted physicality, tempo and a little Mererangi magic. Kennedy Tukuafu led from the front in a standout performance, while all teams, officials and fans showed resilience and a lot of love through long weathe...

Alice Soper and Les Elder unpack the opening round for Pacific Four and the impact of the wild weather at home and on the pitch. They celebrate key player milestones, assess the performances of debutants and dive into the Black Ferns’ highly anticipated return. They've fired up the spreadsheets as stat chat returns to help them name their team of the week. Before together, they identify the non-ne...

Women’s rugby is back for 2026 and so are Alice and Les! After a break, your favourite duo returns to dive headfirst into everything you’ve missed. From the biggest stories and off-field buzz to standout moments shaping the new season, they’ve got all the goss covered. They also break down the newly announced Black Ferns Pacific Four squad, sharing their thoughts, surprises, and players to watch....

What's that under your tree? A bonus episode of Full Credit! Santa's helpers, Les and Alice, are back to sort the latest rugby headlines into ‘naughty or nice’. There's a new Black Ferns head coach, revamped high-performance calendar and smaller ball size to debate before we make our Christmas wish for women's rugby this year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rugby World Cup lit a fire under women’s rugby but where do we go from here? Alice and Les come together for one last time to unpack what’s fuelling the sport’s epic rise. From smart strategies and superstar coaches to media buzz and unforgettable player performances, we cover it all. We’re talking future plans for Aotearoa, the global impact, and why this movement is bigger than rugby. Hosted...

Big games, bigger emotions! This week, we're diving into the highs, lows, and plot twists of the World Cup. From Canada’s epic rise and their growing rivalry with New Zealand, to the game-changing power of crowd noise, coaching moves, and consistent lineup. We’re talking game time, grit, and the global glow-up of the women’s game. Oh, and those finals? Buckle up we are about to witness history! Ho...

The Springbok women show us all what's possible when you test the laws of the game and the current World Champions. France hold on by the skin of their teeth. England look as dominant as ever and the Canadians look equally dangerous. How do our Black Ferns find their way through? Tune in to this week and then set your alarms for 6am Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Alice is the captain of I told you so's, revealing who was in her DMs asking for a ticket and what song she sang back to the Irish fans. Les gives a heart felt thanks to each of the teams that attended before they both have a crack at naming the teams they think will progress to the next round. We share the love with the teams who are headed home and make our predictions for the knock out rou...

Alice and Les dive into a weekend rich with rugby action, cliffhangers, qualifications and the Black Ferns performance. They unpack the evolving landscape of women’s rugby through team performance, coaching, and long-term development. With a strong focus on community support, representation, and the power of visibility in sport. The conversation moves beyond stats to explore what truly drives grow...

The World Cup is finally here! Who cried in the opener? Who has impressed us? What do we want to see going into week 2? Les and Alice answer all these questions and name our top performers for the week. Unpack THAT decision to not put on injury replacements and the role social media is playing in this tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alice is about to jump on a plane and Les is ready to set her alarm because the Rugby World Cup is finally here! We have all the dates for a Black Ferns fan's diary. A rundown of the hype we are seeing on social media and discuss the teams we are excited to see. Before finally naming the side we think should run out against Spain in the Black Ferns opening match of pool play.  Hosted on Acast...

Two week's out from the Women’s Rugby World Cup, we're breaking down the final pre-tournament clashes. A review of England vs France and Canada vs Ireland to determine who's peaking? Who’s tweaking? And what it all means heading into the big dance. Plus, we dive into the detail from the opening round of the Farah Palmer Cup. Serving you a sandwich of the good, the bad and the work ons for our favo...

With the Black Ferns XV drawing their series with the Springboks women, Alice and Les unpack what we can learn from this tour and about our potential quarterfinalist opponents. Alice has another spreadsheet to dissect with England having announced their World Cup squad. And the Farah Palmer Cup is about to kick off leaving even more rugby to sink our teeth into! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The guessing is over! Les and Alice now have the official Black Ferns Rugby World Cup Squad list to unpack. What does this tell us about the style of play we should expect at this tournament? And the state of play here in Aotearoa? We give you our take and the stats behind the team named to chase our 7th World Cup title.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A development team has been named to travel to South Africa. Les and Alice speculate on what this mean for our World Cup Squad and the growth of our game. Before discussing how it is Ruby Tui could still make the cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The last test has been played and now we all wait until the Black Ferns name their World Cup Squad on the 25 July. So while we wait, Alice and Les have their best guess at how this team may come together and name their own World Cup Squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.