The Rugby Run

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The Rugby Run

Rugby Run is Sport Nation's action-packed show dedicated to New Zealand's national game, with expert interviews and high-level insights.Listen live every Sunday from 12 pm on Sport Nation.

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    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (10/5/26)

    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

  2. 399

    Mark Watson reacts to Steve Lancaster's appointment as NZR CEO (10/5/26)

    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

  3. 398

    Brett McKay | Super Rugby Pacific Round 13 from an Australian perspective (10/5/26)

    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

  4. 397

    Kevin Schuler | Former All Black on the Leicester Fainga'anuku experiment & Super Rugby Round 13 (10/5/26)

    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

  5. 396

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (3/5/26)

    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

  6. 395

    Ant Strachan | Former All Black reviews round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific (3/5/26)

    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

  7. 394

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (26/4/26)

    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

  8. 393

    Keith Quinn & Gordon Bray | Legendary rugby commentators look back on the 1987 Rugby World Cup (26/4/26)

    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

  9. 392

    Charles Riechelmann | Former All Black lock on Super Round and the state of rugby in NZ (26/4/26)

    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

  10. 391

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (19/4/26)

    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

  11. 390

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (5/4/26)

    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

  12. 389

    Justin Harrison | Former Wallabies lock on Super Rugby Pacific round 8 (5/4/26)

    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

  13. 388

    John O'Connor | South African rugby writer discusses All Black selections for Springbok tour (5/4/26)

    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

  14. 387

    The Rugby Run with Sam Ackerman | Full Show (29/3/26)

    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

  15. 386

    Ben Herring | Coaching culture podcast host on Super Rugby from an Australian perspective (29/3/26)

    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

  16. 385

    Ant Strachan | Former All Black halfback on Super Rugby Pacific round seven (29/3/26)

    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

  17. 384

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (22/3/26)

    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

  18. 383

    Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator reviews Super Rugby Pacific round six (22/3/26)

    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

  19. 382

    Kevin Schuler | Former All Black on the Chiefs disappointing loss to the Brumbies (22/3/26)

    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

  20. 381

    Mark Watson | How can we get more engagement in Rugby? (22/3/26)

    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

  21. 380

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (15/3/26)

    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

  22. 379

    Justin Harrison | Former Wallabies lock on Super Rugby round five from an Australian perspective (15/3/26)

    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

  23. 378

    Shane Howarth | Former Wales international on a frantic last round of the Six Nations (15/3/26)

    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

  24. 377

    The Rugby Run with Tony Johnson | Full Show (8/3/26)

    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

  25. 376

    Ryle Nugent | Irish broadcaster on the shock results in the Six Nations (8/3/26)

    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

  26. 375

    James Parsons | Former All Black on Dave Rennie's appointment as All Black coach (8/3/26)

    Former All Black James Parsons joins Tony Johnson on The Rugby Run to discuss Dave Rennie's appointment as All Black coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 374

    Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator on Australia's Super Rugby progress (8/3/26)

    Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay from the 89 Rugby podcast joins Tony Johnson on The Rugby Run to discuss Super Rugby Pacific from an Australian perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 373

    Paul Tito | Blues assistant coach on big derby win against the Crusaders (8/3/26)

    Blues assistant coach joins Tony Johnson on The Rugby Run to look back on the 29-13 win against the Crusaders last night at Eden Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 372

    Rugby Round Table | Former All Black Ant Strachan & 1News journalist Pat McKendry on Dave Rennie's All Blacks coaching appointment (8/3/26)

    Former All Black Ant Strachan & 1News journalist Pat McKendry join Tony Johnson on The Rugby Run to discuss all the talking points surrounding Dave Rennie's All Blacks coaching appointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 371

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (1/3/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler on round three of Super Rugby, and Sam Worthington from Stan Sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 370

    Sam Worthington | Stan Sport rugby journalist on Australia's strong start to Super Rugby Pacific (1/3/26)

    Stan Sport rugby journalist Sam Worthington joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to discuss Australia's good start to Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 369

    Kevin Schuler | Former All Black reviews round three of Super Rugby Pacific (1/3/26)

    Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review round three of Super Rugby Pacific, including the Crusaders beating the Chiefs in Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 368

    The Rugby Run with Daniel McHardy | Full Show (22/2/26)

    The Rugby Run with Daniel McHardy - Full Show featuring former All Black Aaron Cruden to review the weekend of Super Rugby action, Hurricanes head coach Clark Laidlaw joins the show to review the win over Moana Pasifika and updates us on Brett Cameron's injury. Plus, Stan Sports rugby commentator Sean Maloney on the Australian Super Rugby teams' opening rounds of the competition. We also hear from you on 0800 150 811 to get your thoughts and opinions on the weekend's Super Rugby matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 367

    Sean Maloney | Stan Sports commentator on Super Rugby from an Australian perspective (22/2/26)

    Stan Sports commentator Sean Maloney joins Daniel McHardy on The Rugby Run on Super Rugby from an Australian perspective, with the Waratahs going nicely, the Force going down to the Blues, and the Brumbies playing the Crusaders this afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 366

    Clark Laidlaw | Hurricanes coach reflects on big win over Moana Pasifika (22/2/26)

    Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw joins Daniel McHardy on The Rugby Run to look back on the big 52-10 win over Moana Pasifika on Friday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 365

    Aaron Cruden | Former All Black reviews round two of Super Rugby Pacific (22/2/26)

    Former All Black Aaron Cruden joins Daniel McHardy to review round two of Super Rugby Pacific, including the Chiefs beating the Highlanders 26-23 in Dunedin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 364

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (15/2/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show The Rugby Run is back for 2026, with Watto being joined by a variety of guests to cover all the key talking points across the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific, as well as the Six Nations. Gordon Simpson kicks off the show with Watto to recap Scotland's massive win against England. Then it's a rugby round table with former All Blacks Ant Strachan and Kevin Schuler joining Watto to look at the Blues losing to the Chiefs, and the Highlanders beating the Crusaders. Later in the show, Watto is joined by Australian rugby commentator Gordon Bray to look at the first round of Super Rugby from an Australian point of view. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 363

    Gordon Bray | Rugby commentator on Australia's Super Rugby Pacific teams' opening round (15/2/26)

    Australian Rugby commentator Gordon Bray joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look at the Australian teams' Super Rugby Pacific opening round with the Waratahs beating the Reds, and the Brumbies getting up over the Force. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 362

    Former All Blacks Ant Strachan & Kevin Schuler | 2026 Super Rugby Pacific opening round review (15/2/26)

    Former All Blacks Ant Strachan & Kevin Schuler join Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look over the opening round of the 2026 Super Rugby season, with a key focus on the Chiefs beating the Blues at Eden Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 361

    Gordon Simpson | Former Scotland flanker on Scotland's Six Nations win against England (15/2/26)

    Former Scotland flanker Gordon Simpson joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review Scotland's Six Nations win against England, and the history of the rivalry between the nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 360

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Ant Strachan - Full Show (30/11/25)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Ant Strachan - Full Show. It's the final Rugby Run of the year and we ask what you would grade the All Blacks' year and look back at the best and worst rugby moments of 2025. Plus, the boys are joined by former All Black Kevin Schuler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 359

    How do you grade the 2025 All Black season? | Former All Black Kevin Schuler (30/11/25)

    Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Ant Strachan to look back on the 2025 season, discussing coaching appointments, highlights of the year, and where to next for the All Blacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 358

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show (23/11/25)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show with the lads reviewing the last All Blacks Test of the year against Wales in Cardiff. Plus, we hear from you on 0800 150 811. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 357

    'We're licking our wounds in Australia' | Gordon Bray on the Wallabies disappointing Northern Tour (23/11/25)

    Gordon Bray joins Mark Watson and Steve Devine on The Rugby Run to look at the Wallabies' disappointing Northern Tour following their loss to France in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 356

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show (16/11/25)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show reviewing the All Blacks' 33-19 loss against England at Twickenham this morning. We take your calls on 0800 150 811 to hear your opinion and reactions to the Test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 355

    'Clueless, directionless and leaderless' | Mark Watson reacts to All Blacks loss to England

    Mark Watson starts 'The Rugby Run' with his thoughts on the All Blacks' 33-19 loss against England at Twickenham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show (09/11/25)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show reviewing the All Blacks' 25-17 win against Scotland at Murrayfield this morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 353

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson and Steve Devine - Full Show (02/11/25)

    Former All Black Steve Devine joins Mark Watson to wrap the All Blacks win over Ireland in Chicago, featuring special guest Kevin Schuler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 352

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson & Ant Strachan - Full Show (26/10/25)

    Mark Watson & Ant Strachan recap yesterday's NPC final and talk through the All Blacks coaching dramas, plus look at the players selected for the upcoming tours Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 351

    What Watto would do if he was in charge of New Zealand Rugby (26/10/25)

    Mark Watson has his say on the All Blacks coaching dramas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rugby Run is Sport Nation's action-packed show dedicated to New Zealand's national game, with expert interviews and high-level insights.Listen live every Sunday from 12 pm on Sport Nation.

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