The Champagne Rugby Pod

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, James McOnie live from Paris, a recap of the last weekend of pool Play including history is made as Portugal upset Fiji by 1 point which knocks out the Aussies! Plus, a preview of the Quarter Finals! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, does Ardie Savea get pedicures, Sam Whitelock becomes the most capped All Black of all time and a full recap/preview of the games this week!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the All Blacks third match of RWC 2023 against Italy? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY All Blacks match of RWC 2023 LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio & Radio Hauraki. See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, where in France is James McOnie this week? The guys debate if rugby should bring back kicking players to death and all the latest Rugby World Cup recaps and predictions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the All Blacks second match of RWC 2023 against Namibia? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY All Blacks match of RWC 2023 LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio & Radio Hauraki. See the full schedule  HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the boys cross to France to hear what James McOnie is getting up to and debate if Eddie Jones finally reached the end of his tenure... Plus, an in-depth look into all the games from the second week of the Rugby World Cup!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, the guys put all the World Cup games thus far under the microscope, and share their thoughts on the future of the All Blacks in this tournament...  Plus, all the tournament Pool Play Predictions you need to know!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Miss any of the coverage of the All Blacks opening match of RWC 2023 against the French? Please enjoy the highlights/lowlights of the ACC's coverage... Don't forget we're covering EVERY All Blacks match of RWC 2023 LIVE & FREE on iHeartradio & Radio Hauraki. See the full schedule HERE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Lane & Manaia Stewart join James McOnie live from Paris for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, should we be worried as All Blacks fans about our chances, are the French counting their coqs too early, is world rugby "juicing their balls" and could the Blacks beat Fiji?  Plus, a "Sweat Levels" report from James McOnie...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Sam Smith & Tony Lyall join James McOnie live from Paris for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, why are the French press trying to "Le Coq Block" James McOnie, what's the vibe like in Gay Paree ahead of the World Cup opener and why is everyone scared of Dogroll? Plus, all the tournament pool play predictions you need to know!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, was the loss exactly what the All Blacks needed before the World Cup, should there be a Two-Tier system for Yellow Cards and the Tongan Thor explains what the Wallabies are hiding... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, has Steve Hasen gone undercover to help out good friend Fozzie, will the All Blacks throw this weekend's game against the Springboks and common sense prevails as Owen Farrell is finally given the ban he deserves... Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, Richie Mo'unga proves he is the All Blacks' First Five-Eighth, have we made a mistake leaving Hoskins Sotutu behind, and should you read into the other upsets this weekend on the international circuit? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Sam Smith and Tony Lyall for another episode of The Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, should the new strips be replaced by gimp suits, how big are Richie Mounga's legs right now, and the almost upset of the Springboks by Los Pumas... Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Sam Smith & Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, should we get rid of the 20-meter divide during the Haka, has Dick Frizell sealed the Number 6 jersey and which gutter company should sponsor Dogroll? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, why does Micheal Chieka resemble an old High School Teacher, did Sam Cane do the right thing kicking a child and finally preview the ABs game this weekend against the Springboks... Plus, 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Sam Smith and Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, did Sam Cane miss the after-match speech on purpose, when should players be drug tested, and a wrap on the Super Rugby Final! Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the guys review the Semi-Finals, Fozzie stuns all with two surprise selections for the All Blacks, and a hail merry punt is placed on Tamaiti Williams thanks to the TAB... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, nervy times for Chiefs fans last weekend but the Mana got the team home and why was there a bottom obstructing the late disallowed Hurricanes Try? Plus, a preview of the Semi Finals this weekend and the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James McOnie & Sam Smith join Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, we find out who managed to find John Afoa a pair of size 13.5 boots when Rebel Sport couldn't, how many shots did the cameramen need of Aaron Smith on his last game in Dunedin and have we found the best possible sponsor for the All Blacks thanks to Mark Telea? Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. Se...

James McOnie & Sam Smith join Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the Crusaders' recruitment method is revealed, the race for the face of gout is in its final stages and Brad Weber's getting ahead of the Paris move by learning French. Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of The Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the Mana was really taken out of the Chief as they fall to the Reds, is it ok to say the "J" word anymore and is Fainga'anuku's try a contender for Try of the season? Plus the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, Tony confesses that Will Jordan makes him rock hard, a contender for Try of the Year and Moana Pasifika robbed at the death! Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt' for the week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of The Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, Dan Carter used to be good-looking, Moana Pasifika with almost the greatest comeback this season and a wrap of all the games from the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific. Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Smith joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, Tony Lyall expresses his hatred of the Red Card and how it's ruining the game, the fellas give their thoughts on how the Wallabies will be looking by the end of the year and surprisingly they might be better than their Super Rugby teams performances... Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'. See omnystudio.com/listener...