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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

NZ Rugby podcast covering every inch of the game in New Zealand with hosts Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall


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  • 14. Rating the five best rising stars in world rugby

    52:15||Season 6, Ep. 14
    With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabies could make a Lions 23?' Ross, Jip and Bryn breakdown the Chiefs' epic second half against the Crusaders and whether Quin Tupaea should be back in the All Blacks. We look forward to the Moana Pasifika/ Blues games, as well as Black Ferns and under 20s.

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  • 13. Ardie goes next level, is Ruben Love a test 10? + guest Ruahei Demant

    55:43||Season 6, Ep. 13
    The ARP crew break down why Ardie is so good right now, whether the Crusaders or Chiefs are in the box seat in Super Rugby, how Ruben Love and look into why old-fashioned tap-kicks are having a renaissance.Plus, Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant goes in depth on speeches, leadership and what must improve to defend their RWC title.Aotearoa Rugby Pod is brought to you by Ashley and Martin Medical Hair Centres
  • 12. “The ruthless punch that targeted a Springboks hero + All Blacks gym legends”

    01:03:45||Season 6, Ep. 12
    Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks.Legendary All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill joins Ross and Jippa. We announce a new partnership with Nic's Rugby Ready program, where you can win Nic's online fitness programs every week on the show, whether you're a player or just looking to get healthy.We ask who the greatest ever Super Rugby loose forward trio in Super Rugby is and whether Kini Naholo will replace Mark Tele'a in the All Blacks.WIN RUGBY READY TRAINING PACKAGES WITH ALL BLACKS GURU DR NIC GILLFor every remaining show of ARP’s 2025 season, we’ll give away either …• 1 free four-week training programme membership, including physical and mental skills coaching.• Or 1 free training e-book collection.Just follow @rugbyready on Instagram and direct message “ARP,” this week’s unique entry word revealed in the show, as well as the reason you're the right person for the prize.Even if you don’t win, you win, because we’ll provide a special ARP link for 75% off your first four weeks of the Perform membership or a discount on the e-book training collection.”www.rugbyready.ca/rugbypod
  • 11. “Will James O'Connor being wearing Wallabies gold vs the Lions? Plus, Ruby Tui joins us ahead of 2025 Black Ferns campaign”

    54:40||Season 6, Ep. 11
    Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod ask the question "has James O'Connor been playing well enough to warrant selection back in the Wallabies?"NZ Rugby icon Ruby Tui joins for a chat about her love for rugby and the upcoming Black Ferns World Cup defence.
  • 10. Leinster sensation Jordie Barrett – world’s most complete skillset? Plus, Portia tempted out of test retirement?”

    54:58||Season 6, Ep. 10
    Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod look into Jordie Barrett’s man of the match form in Ireland, why he’s playing so well and how he can bring Irish knowledge back home. Aotearoa Rugby Pod looks into whether another player in World Rugby has the all-around skills that Jordie Barrett doesThe GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on whether she’s keen on a test return, the Super Rugby Aupiki title and the Trans-Tasman crossover.We break down who could make the Super Rugby top 6 and how to beat rush D.
  • 9. Malcolm Marx on the keys to Boks dominance + Beaudy or DMac at 10?”

    55:50||Season 6, Ep. 9
    South African star Malcolm Marx joins Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl to talk Springboks innovation, Rassie, dominating the breakdown and his toughest opponents.We deep dive into who will start at 10 for the All Blacks and do a mid-season review of Super Rugby Pacific, looking at rookies, players of the year and trends so far.
  • 8. Mo’unga to Moana? Plus, the Bok who sent shudders down Ben Tameifuna’s spine

    54:15||Season 6, Ep. 8
    After announcing he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down whether Richie Mo'unga will join Moana Pasifika, not the Crusaders in 2027.Tongan giant Ben Tameifuna talks the Springbok who cracked his back and life in French rugby.Plus, we look into what Moana Pasifika are doing differently that created the resilience to hold on against the Crusaders, the form of Ruben Love and the latest halfback on the rise in NZ rugby.