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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 42 MIN

Rugby Direct - Steve Lancaster talks challenges shaping rugby in Aotearoa

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In this special episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are joined in studio by the new New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster. The trio dive into the game’s biggest talking points - from governance and the future of Super Rugby to player pathways and the challenges shaping rugby in Aotearoa. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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