Explore every episode of the podcast Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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| Can Springboks cement best side on the planet status if they beat All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | 27 Aug 2024 | 00:55:45 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod goes deep as they look into gameweek between New Zealand and South Africa. One of the biggest weeks in the calendar. #rugby #AotearoaRugbyPod Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are the All Blacks ready to take on the Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:55:10 | |
All Blacks made an impressive turnaround against Argentina following their first-round loss. The Aotearoa team talk about what went well for the All Blacks but the big question will be are they ready for the Springboks. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Super Rugby playoffs analysis and the one guaranteed All Blacks selection | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:55:10 | |
The lads dive even deeper into the analysis this week, ripping into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals with the help of former Wallaby Justin Harrison. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Los Pumas star Pablo Matera opens up on move to Crusaders | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:55:58 | |
In the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons interview Los Pumas star Pablo Matera about his move to the Crusaders, review the first round of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the Six Nations. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific champion and the Kiwi take on the Six Nations | 15 Feb 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
In the first episode of 2022, the Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the Super Rugby Pacific season, provide an update from the Queenstown bubble and unpack the latest Six Nations action. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The winners and losers of the 2021 All Blacks season | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:50:36 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the 2021 All Blacks and international season, discuss World Rugby's eligibility law change, and preview next season. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reviewing the All Blacks' season-ending loss to France and the Foster vs Robertson debate | 23 Nov 2021 | 01:00:40 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to France, discuss whether NZR's decision to extend Ian Foster contract was the right one, and review next year's Super Rugby Pacific squads. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can the All Blacks bounce back against France after being ruthlessly beaten by Ireland? | 16 Nov 2021 | 01:00:51 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to Ireland, discuss how they can bounce back against France, and review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why Ireland could beat the All Blacks, the Kiwi take on Autumn Nations Series, and is Jarvo 69 an inside job? | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:56:17 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series, preview this week's All Blacks test against Ireland, discuss World Rugby's eligibility laws and ask how Jarvo 69 keeps getting away with his stunts. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Where does new All Blacks centurion Beauden Barrett rank in the greatest of all-time debate? | 02 Nov 2021 | 01:08:55 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the All Blacks win over Wales, debate where Beauden Barrett stands in the GOAT debate, and predict the results of this week's end-of-year tests. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How Wales can defeat the All Blacks in Cardiff | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:48:47 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the massive All Blacks win over the USA, preview this week's test against Wales, and debate who should start at No 10 between Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo'unga. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Remembering Sean Wainui and the biggest All Blacks test of their northern tour | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:45:25 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons pay tribute to the late Sean Wainui, dissect the biggest test facing the All Blacks on their northern tour, and discuss a possible Club World Cup. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What the All Blacks should expect of the USA and the Kiwi take on the Wallabies squad | 11 Oct 2021 | 01:04:34 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the All Blacks' clash against the USA Eagles, analyse the Wallabies end-of-year tour squad and discuss the latest round of New Zealand provincial rugby. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How many Hurricanes will make the All Blacks? | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:55:00 | |
The Hurricanes claimed the top seed over a dramatic final weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, so the boys dive into how they pulled it off and which members of the squad should be rewarded by Scott Robertson. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How the Springboks defeated the All Blacks and the top performers of the Rugby Championship | 06 Oct 2021 | 01:03:00 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the Springboks managed to beat the All Blacks, review the 2021 Rugby Championship, and look ahead to the end-of-year internationals. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Are the boring tactics of the Springboks in the spirit of rugby? | 28 Sep 2021 | 01:07:25 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, debate the Springboks' divisive tactical strategy, and predict who will win this weekend. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How can the Springboks bounce back for 100th test against All Blacks? | 20 Sep 2021 | 00:59:38 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, preview the blockbuster All Blacks vs Springboks clash, and predict who will win this weekend. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| All Blacks thump Los Pumas, Quade Cooper's fairytale return and how the Springboks can bounce back | 14 Sep 2021 | 00:48:37 | |
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, discuss Quade Cooper's Wallabies comeback, and analyse how the Springboks can bounce back this weekend. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How the All Blacks clean swept the Wallabies, the rise of the Ioane brothers and Jordie Barrett's red card | 06 Sep 2021 | 00:50:52 | |
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, discuss the rise in form of Rieko and Akira Ioane, and debate whether Jordie Barrett should have been sent off. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Should Quade Cooper start for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III? | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:46:14 | |
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, react to Ardie Savea's appointment as All Blacks captain, and dissect the new Super Rugby Pacific format. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How the All Blacks can defuse the secret Springboks weapon | 24 Aug 2021 | 00:48:08 | |
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the news from the Rugby Championship hosting saga, who stood out for the Springboks in their win over Los Pumas, and how the All Blacks can defuse South Africa's secret weapon Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Has Ian Foster proven he deserves a contract extension to the next World Cup? | 17 Aug 2021 | 00:37:57 | |
The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the second Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks win over Los Pumas and what to expect from Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's professional rugby union debut. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Who would win between the All Blacks and Springboks? | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:38:32 | |
The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the first Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks series victory over the Lions and who impressed in round one of the New Zealand NPC. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The New Zealand take on the Springboks victory over the British & Irish Lions in test 2 | 02 Aug 2021 | 00:51:07 | |
Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl chat through all the action from the second test of the Lions Series in South Africa. They also look ahead to the weekend's rugby in New Zealand applaud the sevens teams performances at Tokyo 2020. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup? | 28 May 2024 | 00:55:00 | |
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. We start by dissecting the games in Christchurch and Hamilton before casting an eye over the Champions Cup final. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The kiwi take on the first test of the Lions v Springboks series | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:53:14 | |
The panel of James Parsons, Ross Karl and Bryn Hall talk about the early move of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to Auckland Rugby, what the Rugby Championship might look like and dissect the first test between the British & Irish Lions and Springboks. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TJ Perenara's return, Rieko Ioane off the bench, and THAT Wallabies red card | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:33:03 | |
This week’s panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons dissect the All Blacks’ second test win over Fiji, analyse Ian Foster’s Rugby Championship squad and discuss Marika Koroibete’s controversial red card against France. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will the All Blacks tinker with their line-up after first Fiji test? | 12 Jul 2021 | 01:00:18 | |
The panel talk through all the action from an exciting contest between the All Blacks and Fiji and look ahead to test two. They also discuss test one between Australia and France and theorize whether the Lions tour still has a chance. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| What can be done by World Rugby to level the playing field? | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:59:04 | |
The panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss the All Blacks win over Tonga, the Māori All Blacks two tests against Samoa and assess the performance of the Springboks over Georgia. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wallabies preview with Will Genia | 28 Jun 2021 | 00:56:26 | |
Legendary halfback Will Genia joins the podcast to give his perspective on what the Wallabies squad will look like going into the series against France and beyond. The panel also looks at who might make the first 23 against Tonga, reflect on the Māori All Blacks win over Samoa and talk through the Lions game against Japan. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The winners and losers of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2021 | 22 Jun 2021 | 00:58:39 | |
The panel chat through the first All Blacks squad named for next month’s test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of talking points about the side. With head coach Ian Foster under pressure to bounce back from an underwhelming campaign last year, he has opted to bring in five uncapped players, including four newbies. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final preview | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:58:50 | |
With Bryn Hall out this week, James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Highlanders lock and Sky Sport analyst Joey Wheeler to talk preview the Super Rugby Trans Tasman final between the Highlanders and the Blues. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Hurricanes stumble, Dave Rennie hints at Wallabies selection and why Rassie's Boks look ominous | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:54:35 | |
With Ross away this week, James and Bryn chat through all the action from round four of Super Rugby TT and analyse the 46-man squad that Rassie Erasmhas named to take on the British & Irish Lions. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Does the Reds win change anything and who plays left wing for the All Blacks? | 31 May 2021 | 00:53:08 | |
Bryn is back to join the panel as they discuss the weekend's action from the Trans Tasman, ponder the competitiveness of the Pacific Island teams and also look into who might replace Caleb Clarke this year. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why the NZ Super teams have gone 10-0 against the Aussies | 24 May 2021 | 00:57:21 | |
James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Wallabies prop and sports analyst Ben Darwin to discuss the theories of cohesion that see teams succeed across a multitude of sports. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Teams have smartened up on the Hurricanes but there's a simple fix | 21 May 2024 | 00:54:51 | |
The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are just around the corner and some big contests offer the chance to build or destroy confidence before the knockout stages. The lads talk about the Hurricanes' weaknesses that the Chiefs can exploit and debate whether the Crusaders have one last swing to throw at the Blues before their season's done. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Lions and Springboks media wind up and why the Aussies went 0-5 in Super Rugby Trans Tasman | 17 May 2021 | 00:45:02 | |
The panel chat through all the big moments from round one of Super Rugby Trans tasman from all 5 games, discuss the All Blacks confirmed test window for July and why the media battle before the Lions tour is as fun as the tour itself. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Crusaders do it again, who should've made the Lions and can France beat Aussie? | 10 May 2021 | 00:51:29 | |
The panel discusses the Super Rugby Aotearoa final and look ahead to the trans-Tasman clashes set to start this week. They also discuss Warren Gatland's Lions tour selections and ponder whether the French canthe Wallabies on home soil. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can the Chiefs takedown the Crusaders? | Super Rugby Aotearoa preview | 03 May 2021 | 00:52:11 | |
The crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through all the action from round 10 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and look ahead to the final between the Chiefs and the Crusaders. They also discuss the upcoming Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition and the news that Pablo Matera will join the Crusaders in 2022. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Damian McKenzie show goes on, Will Jordan is back and who wins Super Rugby Aotearoa? | 26 Apr 2021 | 00:48:50 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through the outcome of the round nine Super Rugby Aotearoa with the Chiefs securing a finals positon, the Crusaders confirming home-field advantage and some of the form of key players from the two matches. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Chiefs are on fire, the Crusaders stumble and is TJ Perenara going to the Roosters? | 19 Apr 2021 | 00:54:13 | |
The crew chat through another wild weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa and analyse some of the best performers from both games. They also discuss the rumours that TJ Perenara is considering moving to the NRL. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Savea's heroics, Havili plays his way into AB's chat and how can the Springboks prep for Lions? | 12 Apr 2021 | 00:56:34 | |
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders. They also discuss the form of Ardie Savea, the clutch mindset of David Havili and ask what exactly an alignment camp is for a Springboks side that hasn't played in over a year? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Beauden Barrett top league report, why Laumape should stay and who will captain the All Blacks? | 06 Apr 2021 | 00:54:54 | |
The crew chat through all the action from round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa after the stunning win by the Highlanders over the Crusaders and name the players they think could lead the All Blacks after Sam Cane's recent injury. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Chiefs win again, the lions tour will go ahead and how will the Springboks prepare? | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:59:21 | |
The crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about the Lions tour, the Scottish win over the French and all the action from another dramatic week of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Chiefs win a game, the Crusaders can't lose and what happened to Wales? | 22 Mar 2021 | 00:53:27 | |
The crew chat through all the action from the top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and Crusaders, the Chiefs first win in over a year and take a look up north at what's going on in the Six Nations. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Reffing howlers, Rieko Ioane shifts up a gear and is anyone on Richie Mo'unga's level? | 15 Mar 2021 | 00:55:46 | |
The crew chat through all the action from round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the classic clash between France and England in the Six Nations. They also look ahead to round four of the New Zealand based competition and the clash of the season so far between the Blues and Crusaders at Eden Park. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Zealand's pathways put to the test and Hurricanes vs Blues preview | 09 May 2024 | 00:55:59 | |
New Zealand Rugby's Head of High Performance Mike Anthony joins the show this week as the lads chat about The Rugby Championship U20, player pathways and of course, the huge upcoming contest between the Hurricanes and Blues. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A toast to Jona Nareki | 08 Mar 2021 | 01:03:20 | |
The crew chat through all the key moments and performances from round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Bryn tells us why the Crusaders are so good and James relays why the Chiefs getting pumped by the Highlanders isn't as bad as it looks. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Super Rugby Aotearoa is back! | 01 Mar 2021 | 01:05:42 | |
The Crusaders are already getting accused of cheating, the Blues forward looked as ominous in person as they did on paper and panel assembled Monday arvo to chat through why they are still the teams to beat and all the other bits and pieces from round one of the greatest rugby competition on earth. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Goal line drop outs, Hurricanes halfbacks and who can knock off the Crusaders? | 23 Feb 2021 | 01:05:53 | |
Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons to look ahead to season 2021 of Super Rugby Aotearoa which kicks off this weekend. The panel run through all the preseason talking points including recruitment, rule changes and who will step up in the absence of those stars on sabbatical. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||