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The Rugby Run

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Rugby Run is Sport Nation's action-packed show dedicated to New Zealand's national game, with expert interviews and high-level insights. Listen live every Sunday from 12 pm on Sport Nation.

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Kevin Schuler | Former All Black reviews the last round of Super Rugby Pacific (31/5/26) 31.05.2026

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the last round of Super Rugby Pacific, with wins for Moana Pasifika, the Crusaders, and the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (24/5/26) 24.05.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Shane Howarth, plus we go around the Super Rugby clubs to hear their coaches' press conferences following round 15 of the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Howarth | Former All Black & Welsh international on who Dave Rennie will be looking at for first All Blacks squad (24/5/26) 24.05.2026

Former All Black & Welsh international Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at who Dave Rennie will be looking at selecting for his first All Blacks squad in the crucial backline positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (17/5/26) 17.05.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black manager Darren Shand and Blues assistant coach Paul Tito. Plus, discussions around the severity of concussions and the top performers from the recent round of Super Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Tito | Blues assistant coach on disappointing loss to Hurricanes at Eden Park (17/5/26) 17.05.2026

Blues assistant coach Paul Tito joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review their disappointing loss to Hurricanes at Eden Park on Saturday, and looking ahead to the bye week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson calls for greater attention and care to concussion injuries in rugby (17/5/26) 17.05.2026

Mark Watson discusses the dangers of concussion in rugby following Damian McKenzie's head knock in the game against the Highlanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Darren Shand | Former All Black manager on Sir Graham Henry becoming All Black selector (17/5/26) 17.05.2026

Former All Black manager Darren Shand joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss Sir Graham Henry's appointment as All Black selector and also talk about the ins and outs of an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (10/5/26) 10.05.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring lengthy discussions around Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO, former All Black Kevin Schuler, and Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast. Plus, we hear from you on 0800 150 811 to review all the key talking points from round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, and on Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mark Watson reacts to Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO (10/5/26) 10.05.2026

Mark Watson reacts to clips from newly appointed NZR CEO Steve Lancaster and gives his passionate thoughts about him getting the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett McKay | Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 from an Australian perspective (10/5/26) 10.05.2026

Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 from an Australian perspective, with the Brumbies beating the Force, the Reds losing to the Chiefs, and the Waratahs going down to the Highlanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Schuler | Former All Black on the Leicester Fainga'anuku experiment & Super Rugby Round 13 (10/5/26) 10.05.2026

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run on the NZR CEO appointment, and recapping all the matches from Super Rugby Round 13 including the Crusaders beating the Blues, the Hurricanes beating Moana, and the Chiefs beating the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (3/5/26) 03.05.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan and in-depth analysis of round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant Strachan | Former All Black reviews round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific (3/5/26) 03.05.2026

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review all the key talking points from round 12 of Super Rugby, with a key focus on the Blues win over Moana Pasifika. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (26/4/26) 26.04.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Charles Riechelmann on Super Round and the state of rugby, and legendary commentators Keith Quinn and Gordon Bray reminisce about the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Plus, we heard your opinion through open-line talkback on 0800 150 811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith Quinn & Gordon Bray | Legendary rugby commentators look back on the 1987 Rugby World Cup (26/4/26) 26.04.2026

Iconic Kiwi rugby commentator Keith Quinn and legendary Australian rugby commentator Gordon Bray join Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back on the 1987 Rugby World Cup and their memories of working in the media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charles Riechelmann | Former All Black lock on Super Round and the state of rugby in NZ (26/4/26) 26.04.2026

Former All Black and Blues lock Charles Riechelmann joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss Super Round, as well as the state of rugby in NZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (19/4/26) 19.04.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler recapping the Super Rugby Pacific round with the Blues beating the Highlanders, Chiefs beating the Hurricanes in extra time, and the Crusaders losing to the Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (5/4/26) 05.04.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring South African rugby writer John O'Connor, and former Australian lock Justin Harrison talking all things Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Harrison | Former Wallabies lock on Super Rugby Pacific round 8 (5/4/26) 05.04.2026

Former Wallabies lock Justin Harrison joins Mark Watson on the Rugby Run to review round 8 of the Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John O'Connor | South African rugby writer discusses All Black selections for Springbok tour (5/4/26) 05.04.2026

South African rugby writer John O'Connor joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss the potential All Black selections for the Springbok tour later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Sam Ackerman | Full Show (29/3/26) 29.03.2026

The Rugby Run with Sam Ackerman - Full Show featuring former All Black halfback Ant Strachan on Super Rugby round seven, as well as Ben Herring to chat Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. We also go around the grounds to hear from different Super Rugby coaches and hear their thoughts from their press conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Herring | Coaching culture podcast host on Super Rugby from an Australian perspective (29/3/26) 29.03.2026

Rugby coach and podcaster Ben Herring joins Sam Ackerman on The Rugby Run to look at Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ant Strachan | Former All Black halfback on Super Rugby Pacific round seven (29/3/26) 28.03.2026

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Sam Ackerman on The Rugby Run to review the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, as well as touching on the All Blacks assistant coaches announcement during the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (22/3/26) 22.03.2026

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler and Australian rugby commentator and podcaster Brett McKay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator reviews Super Rugby Pacific round six (22/3/26) 22.03.2026

Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review round six of Super Rugby Pacific from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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