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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Kicking off 2023 with Super Rugby predictions and the Scott Robertson distraction

Season 4, Ep. 1
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In our first episode of 2023, the usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall reconvene to discuss the start of Super Rugby Pacific and Aupiki, the Six Nations and all the big talking points in rugby as we begin a World Cup year.

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  • 9. The Blues are CHAMPS and the Canes are on their way

     55:44
    It's an exciting week for our very own James Parsons who celebrates his Blues taking out the Super Rugby Aupiki comp. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs in a dominant display and the lads talk to an assistant coach of the New Zealand U20 squad that was named last week for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship.

  • 8. How the Chiefs can end the Hurricanes' unbeaten run

     53:45
    The lads chat about the Hurricanes' strong start to the season and how the Chiefs will fare against them in what promises to be the game of the season so far. Hoskins Sotutu and Akira Ioane's form is also analysed and we look at which flyhalf would best suit Scott Robertson's All Blacks.

  • 7. Why the Crusaders won and reacting to Cam Roigard's injury

    52:55
    The lads have plenty to chat about this week as another round of Super Rugby Pacific brought about some unexpected results and potentially big injury news. In Super Rugby Aupiki, it's finals time and the Blues and Chiefs Manawa have it all to play for.

  • 6. How BIG is the power shift in Super Rugby Pacific?

     55:26
    The Crusaders dynasty is over, igniting a race for the Super Rugby Pacific crown. The lads react to all the big results from the weekend.

  • 5. What the Springboks and All Blacks can learn from the Six Nations

     55:59
    The lads react to Ireland's Six Nations win this week and analyse key performances with an eye on the next slate of international matchups. Super Rugby Pacific threw some more interesting results our way over the weekend and similarly, Aupiki provided some stellar play.

  • 4. Debating the BEST team in the world and Australia's resurgence

     55:09
    The lads shift their attention to the Six Nations to start this week's episode as big results have added a new dimension to the rugby world's biggest debate. Super Rugby Pacific had its share of big results, so the lads chat about the Reds, Drua and Hurricanes' big wins.

  • 3. How far have the Crusaders fallen? Unpacking a BIG Super Round

     55:55
    The usual crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl are back to unpack Super Round in Melbourne's big results, including a hefty loss for the Crusaders and big win for the Chiefs. Referee Ben O'Keeffe is in studio unpacking World Rugby's Shape of the Game forum and Super Rugby Aupiki kicked off in style.

  • 2. Debating Super Rugby's best fullback and reacting to round one

     54:55
    The lads are back and reacting to round one of Super Rugby Pacific, with key takeaways from each of the big matchups. We also dive into Six Nations chat, preview Super Rugby Aupiki and interview Moana Pasifika captain James Lay.

  • 1. The ARP is BACK! Previewing Super Rugby Pacific with the team captains

     55:05
    The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for our first episode of 2024, with James Parsons and Ross Karl at the Super Rugby Pacific launch event chatting to various team captains this week. The lads also discuss players and teams to watch this year as well as some chat on the rule changes.