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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

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 wi

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  • 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

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  • 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.

  • 7. Is Rieko Ioane the man at 13? Analysis and interview with Rieko

    54:08||Season 6, Ep. 7
    James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down whether Rieko Ioane is the man to wear the All Blacks 13 jersey and interview the man himself.They also look at Shaun Stevenson's form and analyse the weekend's Super Rugby.

  • 6. Is Du’Plessis Kirifi the All Blacks 7? Plus, Solomon Alaimalo on surviving torrid NRL pre-seasons

    54:45||Season 6, Ep. 6
    Is Du'Plessis Kirifi is the man to wear the All Blacks 7s jersey? James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl compare Kirifi with the other contenders, deep dive on why the Crusaders attack is humming and ask whether the Blues are close to finding form.Plus, Moana Pasifika winger Solomon Alaimalo talks switching codes and torrid NRL pre-seasons.