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How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The lads have plenty of big club games to react to this week after finals in Europe and Japan as well as some huge results in Super Rugby Pacific.

How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The lads have plenty of big club games to react to this week after finals in Europe and Japan as well as some huge results in Super Rugby Pacific.

Do New Zealand rugby have serious problems? | RPTV

The Breakdown discusses Hurricanes halfback Cam Roigard, who suffered a ruptured patella tendon injury late in the game against the Highlanders. Watch the full show on RugbyPass TV.

Grading and Summarising the All Blacks' season | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Bryn Hall and James Parsons reflect on the All Blacks' season, from the disappointment of the Ireland series through to the mostly successful Northern Tour.

Does Dalton Papali'i deserve the start over Sam Cane | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Bryn Hall gives his verdict on Dalton Papali'i vs Sam Cane and discusses the implications of starting one head of the other ahead of a World Cup.

Why The Springboks could go back to back at the World Cup | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

James Parsons analyses the Springboks gameplan against Italy and explains why it has convinced him the South Africans are a dark horse at next year's World Cup.

The best moments of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod 2022

The Twickenham test brought to a close the New Zealand professional rugby season and with it, this season of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod. To celebrate a year of great banter and even better guests, here's a recap of some of the best moments from ARP 2022.

The case for Ardie Savea as the best in the world | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel discuss Ardie Savea's dominance throughout a shaky All Blacks season and how his monumental influence deserves more recognition at the World Rugby awards.

Bunnings NPC 2022 Semi Finals Preview | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Aotearoa Rugby Pod previews the weekend's NPC semi finals featuring Wellington vs Auckland and Canterbury vs Bay of Plenty

A fairytale FPC final for Kendra Cocksedge and Canterbury | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel discuss the recent Farah Palmer Cup Final, Kendra Cocksedge's legacy and how her form is improving despite the announcement of her retirement following this years World Cup.

Young players to watch in the NPC | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Both James Parsons and Bryn Hall pick a player from the recent round of NPC action who they're watching as a potential future star.

Why Pumas could struggle against Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

James Parsons shares his thoughts on why the Pumas game plan they employed against the All Blacks won't have the same effect against South Africa.

Who are favourites to win the NPC | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Ex North Harbour and Maori All Black Bryn Hall reveals his favourite to take him the NPC trophy as well as their biggest threat.

"We'll see the very best" of Bledisloe teams this week | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

James Parsons expects both New Zealand and Australia to be at the top of their game when the two meet for the first Bledisloe test on Thursday.

The evolution of the hooker | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Ex All Black hooker James Parsons analyses Samisoni Taukei'aho's role in the All Blacks and shares his observations around how No 2's are being used in the modern game.

How the Bledisloe teams will adjust for their clash | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Bledisloe 1 takes place Thursday night in Melbourne and every team has it all to play for. Bryn Hall breaks down what the All Blacks and Wallabies will be focusing on for the big test.

Why Sam Cane is the starting 7 and captain for the All Blacks

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall analyse the stats from both Sam Cane and Dalton Papali'i and offer professional insights into why Cane is a worthy captain of the All Blacks.

Why didn't the All Blacks take a drop goal? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel discuss the ending of the first Bledisloe test where neither team took a drop goal attempt when presented with the opportunity, with a particular focus on New Zealand's strategy.

"Unbelievable Ability" What Makes Will Jordan So Dangerous | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | RugbyPass

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss the performance of super sub Will Jordan in the All Blacks 38-0 win over the Pumas in their final Tri-Nations match.

All Blacks Press Conference | Dane Coles and Anton Lienert-Brown

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles and midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown spoke to media via zoom on Monday after their 24-22 loss to the Wallabies in Brisbane in Bledisloe 4.

Australian Vintage Wines Moment To Savour | Aotearoa Rugby Pod Ep 20 | Ledesma And the emotion of Los Pumas

The panel of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss their Australian Vintage Wine Moment To Savour from the Tri-Nations/Rugby Championship match between Los Pumas and the All Blacks.

Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week | Bledisloe 4 | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

James Parsons and Bryn Hall share their picks for the Healthspan Elite Performance of the week from the fourth Bledisloe Cup test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Brisbane.

Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week | Bledisloe Cup 2 | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Ross Karl asks panelists James Parsons and Bryn Hall who they felt were their top performers in the 27-7 victory for the All Blacks over the Wallabies at Eden Park on the 18th of October 2020.

Rieko Ioane's first test as an All Blacks centre showed he can make the move to 13 | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel discuss Rieko Ioane's first test as an All Blacks centre and why he can make the move to 13 despite his try-scoring blunder.

Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week | Bledisloe Cup | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss who they have picked for the Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week from the first Bledisloe test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies.

Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week | How Richie Mo'unga Bossed The Wallabies In Bledisloe 3

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel discuss who they have picked for the Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week following the third Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney Australia.

Healthspan Elite Performance of the Week | The Player Who Tackled The All Blacks Out Of The Game For Argentina | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

James Parsons and Sky Sport rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh share their picks for the Healthspan Elite Performance of the week from the win for Argentina over the All Blacks in the 2020 Rugby Championship.

'One of the best lineout options I've ever thrown to' - The Blues duo who could quickly become the anchors of the All Blacks set-piece

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss the All Blacks lineout heading into the first Bledisloe test, and why Hoskins Sotutu and Patrick Tuipulotu could quickly become key for the All Blacks in that department.

The dark horse combination to be Rennie's first Wallabies halves pairing

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss the re-appointment of Michael Hooper as captain and debate who is the front seat to become Rennie's first Wallaby halves pairing.

'That was what the semi-final was' -The secret sauce the Wallabies need to beat the All Blacks

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod discuss the key to beating the All Blacks and the area of the game that they have used better than the Wallabies in recent years.

New Zealand Rugby's Biggest 'Skux' Revealed | Aotearora Rugby Pod | RugbyPass

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod reveal who is New Zealand Rugby's biggest 'Skux' as they give out the ManScaped 'Skux of the Year' Award on this week's episode. Head to www.manscaped.com and use the code: RUGBY to get 20% off + free shipping.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Every week throughout the NZ rugby season, a selection of the nation’s top rugby stars join the show to discuss the major developments in the game. Nothing is off-limits as current players such as James Parsons, Bryn Hall, Brad Weber and Josh Ioane discuss everything from All Blacks selection to the top weekly performances.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod is New Zealand's premier rugby podcast, covering the global game with a fresh Kiwi spin.

With many of the weekly guests actively representing New Zealand sides, Aotearoa Rugby Pod gives listeners an intimate and unfiltered look into the way rugby operates in NZ.

If you’ve ever wondered who the most competitive player at the Crusaders is, which All Black is the most obsessed with their looks, or which northern superstars Kiwi players want to see involved in Super Rugby Pacific, the only rugby podcast with the inside intel is the Aotearoa Rugby Pod.

Whether you’re a casual rugby supporter, interested in the latest wide-arching developments in the game, or you’re a rugby tragic on the search for some in-depth discussion and analysis about our great game, the Aotearoa Rugby Pod will whet your appetite.

Aotearoa Rugby Pod launched in the throes of New Zealand’s March 2020 lockdown and has now cemented itself as one of the top weekly sports shows in the country and the only NZ rugby podcast with new episodes released regularly throughout the season.

Watch the latest episodes right here on RugbyPass or subscribe and listen via iTunes, Spotify, Acast, or wherever you listen.

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