Inside RNC: The Rise of 1v1 Rugby & Big Hits (ft. Ash)

EP 50 – Inside Rugby’s Most BRUTAL 1v1 Comp… ft. RNC (RUNNATION) Athlete Ash Harawera-NaeraIn this episode, Josiah & Matiu sit down with Ash to break down the viral rise of RNC (Runnation) and the brutal 1v1 rugby format that’s taking over social media.We dive into:- Why Ash decided to compete in RN3– What it’s really like stepping into those 1v1 collisions– The Kelston vs Auckland Grammar fight and the culture behind it– Growing up playing bullrush and how it shaped contact sport– Ash’s favourite rugby / rugby league hitter of all timeIf you’ve been seeing these hits all over your feed, this episode gives you the real perspective from someone in the arena.2026 and we are back...bigger and better. We’ve got some exciting plans this year and can’t wait to bring you along for the ride.Join Josiah & Matiu on Talking Shed, your go to spot for sports, pop culture, and whatever’s going on in the world. Chats are short, jokes are questionable & the shed… is just a shed.Help us grow:Like, comment, and subscribe — it genuinely helps more than you think.#TalkingShedPodcast #RN3 #Rugby #NRL #1v1Rugby #PodcastFollow us:Instagram – @talking_shedTikTok – @talking_shedThreads – @talking_shedYouTube – Talking Shed / @Talking_Shed