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Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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REACTION: Tavatavanawai in for Bledisloe 2
The ARP crew goes Live on Youtube to discuss the sides named for Bledisloe 2, including the recall of Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What Rugby Fans Don't See: Ben O'Keeffe on Life Under Pressure
What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home? Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that have tested him, the toll criticism has taken and the people who have helped him through his toughest times. From World…
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What Did the All Blacks’ Big Win Prove?
The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer? James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what changed after halftime and ask if the All Blacks produce the same game when they aren’t winning the collisions. Plus, did...
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REACTION: Bledisloe Cup 1 team namings
The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1. From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here! Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The All Blacks Need an Answer. Is It Kyren Taumoefolau?
The All Blacks still have questions to answer — and could Kyren Taumoefolau provide one of them? We look at where the athletic Mako and Chiefs winger could fit, what he could offer heading towards the end-of-year tour and the World Cup, and the competition already building for places in the All...
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Why Bryn Chose the Canes for His Super Rugby Return
Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours. Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him to the way they play, and why returning to New Zealand rugby appealed after his time in Japan. Chapters (00:00) Bryn Hall is a...
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The Big Problem If the Boks Are Gaming Concussion Rules
Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process? The Springboks’ chaotic finish against the Wallabies raised bigger questions about how concussion replacements are supposed to work and who controls the process. Ross Karl, James...
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REACTION: No Leicester & Frizell returns to All Blacks Bledisloe squad
ARP goes live on YouTube to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe. Hookers: Codie Taylor (capt), Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei'aho Props: Ethan de Groot, George Bower, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi Locks: Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa'i…
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Does Rennie Dare Pick Leicester AND Timoci?
The All Blacks squad is named tomorrow — and one of the biggest questions is whether Dave Rennie can find room for Leicester Fainga’anuku AND Timoci Tavatavanawai. With injuries reshaping the Bledisloe Cup picture, Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl discuss whether Shannon Frizell has done...
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How the Boks Stay a Step Ahead of the All Blacks
The All Blacks showed progress — so why do the Boks still seem one step ahead? Ross, James and Bryn unpack a revealing series, the moments that mattered and the questions New Zealand must answer before these rivals meet again. Plus, the players pushing their claims, a listener’s bold scrum idea…
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REACTION: All Blacks & Boks final test teams | The Battle of Baltimore
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. Ethan de Groot 1. Ox Nche 2. Codie Taylor (c) 2. Malcolm Marx 3. Fletcher Newell 3. Wilco Louw 4. Patrick Tuipulotu 4. Eben Etzebeth 5. Sam Darry 5. Ruan...
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Why the All Blacks Have a Springbok Problem
The All Blacks showed they can hurt South Africa. So why do the Springboks still keep finding a way to take control? After the Boks moved 2–1 ahead in the Greatest Rivalry series, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down the areas that keep swinging these contests South Africa’s way —…
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REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 3rd test teams | How to win in Soweto
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche 2. Asafo Aumua 2. Malcolm Marx 3. Tyrel Lomax 3. Wilco Louw 4. Tupou Vaa’i 4. Eben Etzebeth 5. Sam Darry 5. Ruan Nortje 6. Peter...
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Did the Springboks Find the Formula? | ARP x Behind the Ruck
The Greatest Rivalry is locked at 1–1 — so it’s time to take some receipts. 🇳🇿🇿🇦 Aotearoa Rugby Pod and Behind the Ruck reunite to break down the Springboks’ response in test two and ask the big question: have South Africa found the formula to beat the All Blacks? James Parsons, Bryn Hall and...
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Why Is Rennie Under Rassie’s Skin?
Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s off-field battle is becoming as fascinating as the tests matches. After South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks, Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpacks the gamesmanship, late selection changes and increasingly heated debate over the scrum.…
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LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 2nd test teams | What changes in Cape Town?
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the Greatest Rivalry test in Cape Town. 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche 2. Codie Taylor 2. Malcolm Marx 3. Tyrel Lomax 3. Wilco Louw 4. Fabian Holland 4. Eben Etzebeth 5. Tupou Vaa’i 5. Ruan Nortje 6.…
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Aaron Smith: Roigard, Faf & How You Beat the Springboks
All Blacks great Aaron Smith joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deep dive into what it takes to beat the Springboks in South Africa. Smith breaks down the evolution of halfback play and why Cam Roigard impresses him so much, playing against Faf De Klerk, the challenge of the Boks’ line speed and...
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Can the All Blacks Stop the Boks Striking Back?
The All Blacks are 1-0 up after Ellis Park – but the biggest questions may be ahead of them. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down how New Zealand can fix the scrum and aerial issues exposed in the first test, what needs to change in Cape Town, and how Rassie Erasmus might respond as the...
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ARP LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks teams for test 1 | Who looks strongest?
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the opening Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park. Apologies for the audio quality on this one. What are the surprises? Which squad looks strongest? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See...
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The All Blacks’ Plan to Beat Springbok Pressure | MIKE BLAIR
All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair joins ARP before the first test against the Springboks to discuss what New Zealand have learned from their three warm-up games in South Africa. Blair explains what has developed, where the biggest challenges will come from and how the All Blacks are preparing to...
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The Boks' Weapon Rennie's All Blacks Haven’t Fully Faced
The All Blacks have won all three warm-up games in South Africa, but one of the Springboks’ most effective weapons has barely been faced. Coincidence — or was that always part of South Africa's plan? Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl examine the battle that could look very different at Ellis...
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REACTION: All Blacks team naming v Bulls | Mo'unga's return
ARP goes live after Dave Rennie's team naming for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Bulls. We also react to Richie Mo'unga's announcement and look back at the first two performances. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See...
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How Boks Have Been Built to Win | Kitshoff on All Blacks Challenge
World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff joins Ross Karl and Bryn Hall for a Aotearoa Rugby Pod x For The Love Of Rugby South Africa collaboration. We break down what happens behind the scenes to make the Boks so good — from brutal scrum preparation and Rassie’s winning foundations to the...
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What Went Wrong With the All Blacks Attack in Cape Town?
The All Blacks got the win in Cape Town but it wasn't slick. Their attack didn’t impress like earlier in the season. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down what changed against the Stormers, why it matters ahead of the Springbok tests, and which players pushed their case for bigger roles on tour....
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REACTION: All Blacks team naming v Stormers Live Stream
ARP goes live to react to the team Dave Rennie's named for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Stormers. Who is in and who isn't and why? What does it mean in the context of test selections? Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See...
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Stolen Buses, a Series Win & Marc Ellis’s Party Trick | South Africa ’96
Thirty years after the All Blacks made history in South Africa, former All Blacks winger and master story teller Eric Rush takes us back to one of the wildest and most significant tours in New Zealand rugby history. He shares brilliant stories from the 1996 tour: hostile crowds, sleepless hotels…
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What Critics Miss About Ardie’s Rest | How Beauden Gets Back
What are critics overlooking about Ardie Savea’s delayed arrival in South Africa — and how can Beauden Barrett force his way back into the All Blacks’ test team. Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons examine the decision to rest the captain and how it actually effects the inner workings of the...
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Greatest Rivalry Debate - ARP x Behind the Ruck
In this special collab, Aotearoa Rugby Pod and South Africa's Behind the Ruck podcast debate the Greatest Rivalry Tour! Who will win, how will they win, who makes a combined team? Join Bryn, Ross and former Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh as they banter about the tour to come! And please...
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BOKS WATCH: Depth Creates Brutal Selection Calls
In this week's Boks Watch, Ross and Jip take a look at the Boks squad. We focus on the tough calls Rassie will have to make, considering their outrageous depth that has grown. Will some massive stars miss the 23 for the first Greatest Rivalry test? They also deep dive into the success of the...
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Why the All Blacks Turned to Their Past to Win in South Africa
All Blacks assistant coach and selector Neil Barnes joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to explain how New Zealand will manage an unusually demanding tour of South Africa. Barnes discusses the challenge of preparing separate teams for Test and midweek matches, why every player will remain in contention...
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The All Blacks Squad Pick Everyone’s Debating | 44 men to tour South Africa
Dave Rennie has named his latest All Blacks squad — and one selection is certain to divide opinion. Semisi Tupou Ta’eiloa, Josh Jacomb and Siale Lauaki have earned their first call-ups, while Ethan Blackadder returns. But Du’Plessis Kirifi’s omission raises the biggest question: has Rennie found...
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Boks Watch: How South Africa Dictates Play—and How to Stop It
The Greatest Rivalry is almost here—but are the All Blacks genuinely ready to beat the Springboks in South Africa? Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall compare the two sides after the July internationals and ask whether the contest is now as close as 50–50. They examine South Africa’s…
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SHORT: Picking the All Blacks’ XV for South Africa Just Got Brutal
Picking the All Blacks’ match-day 23 for South Africa just got seriously difficult. In this excerpt from the podcast, the panel examines Tupou Vaa’i’s impact at blindside flanker, the fight for places in the loose forwards and whether a 6–2 bench could help New Zealand match the Springboks’...
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The All Blacks Have Changed — Will It Work in South Africa?
Unbeaten in the Nations Championship, the All Blacks and Springboks are now on a collision course for the Greatest Rivalry Tour. Aotearoa Rugby Pod unpacks the All Blacks’ impressive 40-21 victory over Ireland and the attacking identity emerging under Dave Rennie. What does “continuity plus...
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REACTION: All Blacks team naming v Ireland on Youtube Live
Audio of ARP's Youtube Live after Dave Rennie's press conference for his team naming v Ireland. Please excuse the audio. We'll upgrade our home microphones soon. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The All Blacks’ Menace | Tupou Vaa’i on Sledging, Irish trick plays and Rennie's Fitness Demands
All Blacks lock Tupou Vaa’i joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod ahead of the clash with Ireland at Eden Park. Tupou opens up about becoming one of the All Blacks’ biggest on-field menaces and how Brodie Retallick inspired it. He also explains why there is “no hiding anymore” in the new All Blacks regime...
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BOKS WATCH: Rusty But Their Depth Is Frightening
In our weekly Boks Watch segment, as we gear up for the Greatest Rivalry Tour: The Springboks were scratchy but the depth of talent coming through should worry the rest of world rugby. . Did Scotland also uncover genuine flaws in the Boks’ defensive system or were they able to exploit a few…
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Jordan vs Kolbe | Who Is Rugby’s Best Right Winger?
Is Will Jordan already rugby’s greatest-ever right winger? With 50 tries from his first 56 tests, the All Blacks finisher is producing unprecedented numbers. We compare Jordan with New Zealand greats John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson and Doug Howlett, along with modern stars Cheslin Kolbe and Damian…
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REACTION: All Blacks team naming Youtube Live
Listen to second of our weekly All Blacks team naming reaction Youtube Lives. This week it's Ross talking the All Blacks v Italy team, including the midfield switch-up and two debutants, as well as answering the questions from the Live comments section. Keep an eye out for the scheduled lives…
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BOKS WATCH: Is Willemse the world's best?
With the Greatest Rivalry Tour coming in August, ARP brings you Boks watch, a regular segment dedicating to understanding the All Blacks' greatest foe! This week we talk where England went wrong, whether anyone is better than Damian Willemse, Rassie Erasmus' effect on the maul laws and how...
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All Blacks Attack Is Back | Rennie's Blueprint to Beat the Boks?
The All Blacks have their attacking identity back. Dave Rennie's first Test in charge delivered a clear shift in philosophy against France. New Zealand played with more tempo, kept the ball alive and attacked with an optimism that supporters have been craving. Is this the blueprint to beat the...
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SHORT: How to use Beauden Barrett and Quinn Tupaea?
What is the best way for the All Blacks to use Beauden Barrett and Quinn Tupaea? This week we're answering two of the biggest viewer questions following the first Test squad selection. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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Tana Umaga On How Ardie Inspires & Building Rennie’s All Blacks
Tana Umaga On How Ardie Inspires & Building Rennie’s All Blacks All Blacks legend Tana Umaga joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod after returning to the national team as defence coach. Tana explains what makes Ardie Savea such an influential leader and how he inspires those around him during the toughest...
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Inside France & Rennie's All Blacks | What Decides The Test
Few in New Zealand know all the French players and Dave Rennie as well as Brad Weber. Aotearoa Rugby Pod brings in the former All Blacks, Stade Francais and Chiefs halfback to give us the lowdown on both teams before Saturday's first test!. He explains how French rugby thinks, why Bordeaux's...
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SHORT: Springboks Run Riot: The Potential Is Scary
Yes, it was only the Barbarians. But the performance reinforced a feeling many rugby fans already have: the Springboks' depth of talent is becoming frightening. Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss South Africa's 80-31 win over the Barbarians. Catch all our content across...
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All Blacks Squad Revealed: Why Rennie Picked These Players
Fresh off the press - the ARP crew breaks down Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad! The 34 man squad, captained by Ardie Savea, includes four new caps, one eyebrow raising inclusion at halfback and the return of a veteran from Japan. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial…
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Will The Final Pick The All Blacks?
The Hurricanes didn't just beat the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific final — they dismantled them. Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down why the Hurricanes tore apart the Chiefs and why the visitors couldn't find a way back into the contest. Have the Canes changed the All Blacks...
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SELECTION SURPRISES: Lakai, Blackadder & The Loose Forward Debate
Ardie Savea and Wallace Sititi are surely a lock when the All Blacks are named next week. But, our deep dive into the loose forward stats reveal a couple of surprises could be come Monday. Using ARP's Super Rugby Form Statistics Index, which feeds into our Test Selection Index, we assessed every...
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Hurricanes v Chiefs: What Decides The Final?
Two different styles. One showdown for the Super Rugby title. The Hurricanes have lit up Super Rugby with their width and strike power. The Chiefs have built their season on territory, set-piece and ruthless counter-attack. In this episode, we break down the their philosophies, stats and key...
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Billy Proctor interview: Why the Canes Are On Fire 🔥🌪️
Why do the Hurricanes click? Hurricanes centre Billy Proctor joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod ahead of the team's Super Rugby semifinal against the Blues to explain the foundations of their success. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game.
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