The Rugby Run

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler on his All Black 23 for the France Test in the Nations Championship. Plus, we hear from Australian Rugby commentator Brett McKay on how the Wallabies squad is shaping up ahead of their first Test against Ireland. We also discuss the news around the new Anzac Day Bledisloe Test in Brisbane. To round out the show, Watto names his All Black starting 23 he'd like to see this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson names his All Black starting 23 for the Nations Championship Test match against France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby Podcast joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at the Wallabies squad named for the Nations Championship and how they might look in their Tests against Ireland, France, and Italy. We also discussed the Bledisloe Test news announced today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to run over Dave Rennie's All Black first squad naming and who he would pick in the first All Black 23 of the year for the France Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Blacks Ant Strachan and Shane Howarth reviewing the Super Rugby final with the Hurricanes thumping the Chiefs in Wellington, as well as looking ahead to possible selections for Dave Rennie's first All Black squad announcement tomorrow. Plus, we hear from you on 0800 150 811, we bring you 'The Coaches Corner' and give you our Player of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We play some press conference audio from Clark Laidlaw and Jordie Barrett following their 60-5 win in the Super Rugby Pacific final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black and Welsh international Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to Dave Rennie's first All Blacks squad announcement tomorrow at midday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the Hurricanes' massive Super Rugby Grand Final victory over the Chiefs in Wellington to break their drought, before looking at the possible All Blacks selections for tomorrow's squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ron Williams, Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw, and former All Black Kevin Schuler. Plus we bring you our Player of the Week, and take your calls to recap the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals, before looking ahead to the final between the Hurricanes and the Chiefs at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at who he thinks will win the Super Rugby final between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review their semifinal win over the Blues, and look ahead to their home final next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ron Williams joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back on the two Super Rugby Pacific semifinals from the weekend, with the Hurricanes and Chiefs moving on to the final in Wellington next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley on the qualifying finals, as well as the state of the competition heading into next season. We also hear from Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall following their win over the Blues in Christchurch. Plus, we take your calls and hear your feedback from the weekend's matches, as well as diving into 'The Coaches Corner,' and we name our Player of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear press conference audio from the six Super Rugby Pacific coaches following the three qualifying matches over the weekend, with wins for the Hurricanes, Chiefs, and Crusaders, and the Blues going through as the lucky loser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back on the qualifying final win over the Blues, as well as looking ahead to their mouth-watering semifinal clash next week against the Chiefs in Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back at the three qualifying finals from the weekend as well as discussing the state of the competition and how the game is growing both here in New Zealand and across the ditch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler on the last round of Super Rugby Pacific, 'The Coaches Corner', and we give you The Rugby Run's Player of the Week. Plus we take your calls and read out your texts on the final round before the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from a variety of Super Rugby coaches following the last round of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the last round of Super Rugby Pacific, with wins for Moana Pasifika, the Crusaders, and the Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Shane Howarth, plus we go around the Super Rugby clubs to hear their coaches' press conferences following round 15 of the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black & Welsh international Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at who Dave Rennie will be looking at selecting for his first All Blacks squad in the crucial backline positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black manager Darren Shand and Blues assistant coach Paul Tito. Plus, discussions around the severity of concussions and the top performers from the recent round of Super Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blues assistant coach Paul Tito joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review their disappointing loss to Hurricanes at Eden Park on Saturday, and looking ahead to the bye week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson discusses the dangers of concussion in rugby following Damian McKenzie's head knock in the game against the Highlanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black manager Darren Shand joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss Sir Graham Henry's appointment as All Black selector and also talk about the ins and outs of an Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring lengthy discussions around Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO, former All Black Kevin Schuler, and Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast. Plus, we hear from you on 0800 150 811 to review all the key talking points from round 13 of Super Rugby Pacific, and on Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson reacts to clips from newly appointed NZR CEO Steve Lancaster and gives his passionate thoughts about him getting the role. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 from an Australian perspective, with the Brumbies beating the Force, the Reds losing to the Chiefs, and the Waratahs going down to the Highlanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run on the NZR CEO appointment, and recapping all the matches from Super Rugby Round 13 including the Crusaders beating the Blues, the Hurricanes beating Moana, and the Chiefs beating the Reds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan and in-depth analysis of round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review all the key talking points from round 12 of Super Rugby, with a key focus on the Blues win over Moana Pasifika. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Charles Riechelmann on Super Round and the state of rugby, and legendary commentators Keith Quinn and Gordon Bray reminisce about the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Plus, we heard your opinion through open-line talkback on 0800 150 811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iconic Kiwi rugby commentator Keith Quinn and legendary Australian rugby commentator Gordon Bray join Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back on the 1987 Rugby World Cup and their memories of working in the media industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black and Blues lock Charles Riechelmann joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss Super Round, as well as the state of rugby in NZ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler recapping the Super Rugby Pacific round with the Blues beating the Highlanders, Chiefs beating the Hurricanes in extra time, and the Crusaders losing to the Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring South African rugby writer John O'Connor, and former Australian lock Justin Harrison talking all things Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wallabies lock Justin Harrison joins Mark Watson on the Rugby Run to review round 8 of the Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

South African rugby writer John O'Connor joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss the potential All Black selections for the Springbok tour later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Sam Ackerman - Full Show featuring former All Black halfback Ant Strachan on Super Rugby round seven, as well as Ben Herring to chat Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. We also go around the grounds to hear from different Super Rugby coaches and hear their thoughts from their press conferences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby coach and podcaster Ben Herring joins Sam Ackerman on The Rugby Run to look at Super Rugby from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Sam Ackerman on The Rugby Run to review the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, as well as touching on the All Blacks assistant coaches announcement during the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler and Australian rugby commentator and podcaster Brett McKay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review round six of Super Rugby Pacific from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss the Chiefs' disappointing loss to the Brumbies in Canberra, as well as looking across the rest of Super Rugby Pacific round six. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Watson gets fired up about rugby fans in the country when comparing it to rugby league and what the Warriors do in New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former Welsh international Shane Howarth, and former Wallaby Justin Harrison on Australian rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Wallaby Justin Harrison joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at Super Rugby Pacific round five from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Welsh international Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to recap an enthralling last round of the Six Nations, with France beating England to lift the trophy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby Run with Tony Johnson - Full Show featuring the Rugby Round Table with former All Black Ant Strachan and 1News journalist Pat McKendry. Plus, we hear from Blues assistant coach Paul Tito, James Parsons, Australian commentator Brett McKay, and Ryle Nugent on the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Irish broadcaster Ryle Nugent joins Tony Johnson on The Rugby Run to discuss the most recent round of the Six Nations, with Scotland beating France and Italy beating England for the first time ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices