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Last Updated: October 16, 2025
Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sports Rugby Experts, players, coaches and super fans to discuss everything rugby from NZ and round the world.
Breakdown - The Show 17/03/24
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 17th March 2024

Breakdown - The Show 31/10/23 - World Cup - Last of the Year
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 31st October 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 24/10/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 26th October 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 17/10/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 17th October 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 24 2023 - World Cup Quarter fInal time!
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The Breakdown Podcast is on the road, Jeff Wilson is in Paris with Mils Muliaina. They discuss the quarter finals and who they think is going to progress

Breakdown - The Show 10/10/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 10th October 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 26/09/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 26th September 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 19/09/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 19th September 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 23 2023 - World Cup Underway
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The Breakdown Podcast is on the road, Jeff Wilson is in Toulouse with Grant Nisbett and Mils Muliaina. They discuss the first round of games and the upcoming weekend.

Breakdown - The Show 12/09/23 - World Cup
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 12th September 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 22 2023 - World Cup Days Away
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The Breakdown Podcast is on the road, Jeff Wilson is in Paris with Grant Nisbett and Mils Muliaina. They discuss the upcoming world cup and the huge opening game between hosts France and the All Blacks.

Breakdown - The Show 03/09/23 - World Cup Preview
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 3rd September 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 27/08/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 27th August 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 20/08/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 20th August 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 13/08/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 13th August 2023.

Breakdown - The Show - All Black World Cup Squad Announcement
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown - All Black World Cup Squad Announcement which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 7th August 2023.

Breakdown - The Show 06/08/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 6th August 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 22 2023 - Sir John Kirwan
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by 1987 World Cup Champion Sir John Kirwan ahead of the second Bledisloe Cup test in Dunedin.

Breakdown - The Show 30/07/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 30th July 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 21 2023 - Mils Muliaina
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina ahead of the first Bledisloe Cup test in Melbourne.

Breakdown - The Show 23/07/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 23rd July 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 20 2023 - Israel Dagg
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Jeff Wilson is joined by World Cup winner Israel Dagg to talk over what it takes to win a world cup. How will the All Blacks world cup side look in the outside backs?

Breakdown - The Show 16/07/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 16th July 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 19 2023 - Victor Matfield
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Springbok World Cup winner Victor Matfield to dicuss Springboks, All Blacks, the World Cup and being a master Lineout tactician….
Breakdown - The Show 09/07/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 9th July 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 18 2023 - Grant Nisbett
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Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the upcoming Rugby Championship and the chances across the board for all the teams.

Breakdown - The Show 02/07/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 2nd July 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 17 2023 - Ben Castle
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the front row for the All Blacks this coming year. What is the way for a Super franchise to turn it around after struggling. And they reflect on the Black Ferns dominant performance over the Wallaroos.

Breakdown - The Show 25/06/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 25th June 2023.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 16 2023 - Taine Randall
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by former All Black & Highlanders captain Taine Randall.

Breakdown - The Show 18/06/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 18th June 2023. Included in this is the AB announcement.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 15 2023 - Mils Muliaina
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina.

Breakdown - The Show 11/06/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 11th June 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 14 2023 - Fauono Ken Laban
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban, they look at the upcoming Super Rugby playoffs and where is this competition going in the future? How is NZ going to deal with the player drain after the World Cup, do we have the talent coming through the age grades?

Breakdown - The Show 04/06/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 4th June 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 13 2023 - Joey Wheeler
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Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to discuss the impending departure of the last of the 2011-2015 era of All Blacks. What game plan is going to the winner at the upcoming RWC? And who is going to lock down the last spots in the Super Rugby playoffs?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 12 2023 - Grant Nisbett
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Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Wayne Smith as the Performance coach to the All Blacks and Black Ferns starting 2024. How deep does the coaching go in NZ and what seems to make a good one? They also touch on whether the ABs should pick from overseas based players and does Nisbo think the Canes can win Super Rugby?

Breakdown - The Show 21/05/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 21st May 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 11 2023 - Sir John Kirwan
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sir John Kirwan as they look at the Hurricanes resting their ABs for this weekends blockbuster v the Chiefs. They ask the question, What is Super Rugby for?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 10 2023 - Jim Kayes
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Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to discuss the deal the NZR has with Japan rugby. How will RTS stint in rugby be remembered? And why did Wayne Smith's comments rile up the front row club so much?

Breakdown - The Show 07/05/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 7th May 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 9 2023 - Mils Muliaina
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Mils Muliaina.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 8 2023 - Nathan Rarere
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Nathan Rarere. They look at the entertainment values of the big leagues around the world and what NZ Rugby can do to make the in stadium experience must see viewing. Who is going to win Super Rugby and will there be any bolters for the World Cup squad?

Breakdown - The Show 23/04/23
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This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 23nd April 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 7 2023 - Fauono Ken Laban
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This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban. They cover all levels of rugby from First XVs into the international game. Its a great episode, one not to miss!

Breakdown Podcast Ep 6 2023 - Ben Castle
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the scrums in Super Rugby this year and what makes the front row tick. If you want to know about the dark arts this is the podcast for you. Also why are the Hurricanes clicking this year and what does the NPC mean for NZ Rugby.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 5 2023 - Jim Kayes
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Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to chat about who could potentially fill the fullback jersey for the All Blacks this season, has D Mac outplayed Beaudy enough to cement himself in 15, so many choices and only one spot. Also who could be the star newcomer for the upcoming Rugby World Cup like Nehe Milner-Skudder and Glen Osborne in the past.

Breakdown - The Show 02/04/23
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Taylah Johnson, Mils Muliaina and Tony Johnson look at why the Chiefs have had such a great start to the year, and is D Mac looking good for the 15 jersey in the ABs?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 4 2023 - Joey Wheeler
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Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to have a look at the Highlanders season so far. They also look at this weekends blockbuster between the Chiefs and Blues, what implications will this game have for the All Blacks? So many big head to heads Sam v Dalton & Beauden v Damien!

Breakdown Podcast Ep 3 2023 - Grant Nisbett
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Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Scott Robertson as All Black coach in 2024. They also look at Super Rugby Pacific and who has a chance of making the playoffs.

Breakdown - The Show 19/03/23
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On this episode of the Breakdown Rikki Swannell, Angus Ta'avao, Mils Muliaina and Sir John Kirwan get into it over the latest Super Rugby round. The Crusaders outlast the Blues in an epic encounter at Eden Park.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 2 2023 - Sir John Kirwan
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sir John Kirwan to get into everything happening in NZ Rugby and around the world at the moment.

Breakdown - The Show 12/03/23
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Jeff Wilson, Mils Muliaina and Sir John Kirwan get into it over the latest Super Rugby round. The Drua have an epic home win over defending champs Crusaders.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 1 2023 - Mils Muliaina
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And we are back for 2023, Jeff Wilson is joined by Mils Muliaina to get into everything happening in NZ Rugby at the moment. 

Breakdown - The Show 20/11/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Ken Laban, Isaac Boss and Taylah Johnson dissect the All Blacks season after the ABs blew a big lead with 10 mins to go vs England.

Breakdown - The Show 6/11/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Mils Muliaina, Chelsea Semple and Taylah Johnson discuss the Black Ferns epic semi final clash with French. 

Breakdown - The Show 30/10/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Mils Muliaina, Chelsea Semple and Taylah Johnson discuss the All Blacks close call against the Brave Blossoms. Jeff Wilson chats to Tony Brown, Stephen Perofeta and Sir John Kirwan from Tokyo

Breakdown - The Show 23/10/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Mils Muliaina, Chelsea Semple and Jeff Wilson discuss the domestic season and look at the winners of the NPC, Meads and Lochore Cups.

Breakdown - The Show 16/10/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff McTainsh, Sir John Kirwan, Chelsea Semple and Jeff Wilson discuss the Black Ferns chances in the Womens World Cup.

Breakdown - The Show 09/10/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Isaac Boss and Joey Wheeler discuss the All Blacks squad for the End of Year tour. All Blacks head coach Ian Foster zooms in to give an insight on how he is going to use his squad over the four tests.

Breakdown - The Show 02/10/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Justin Marshall discuss the Bunnings NPC, is it the closest its ever been?  Why did RTS move to the wing for Auckland over the weekend.

Breakdown - The Show 25/09/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson take a look back at the All Blacks performance at Eden Park over the Wallabies. Who has been the MVP of the home tests this year for the ABs.

Breakdown - The Show 18/09/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Laura McGoldrick, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson look back at the crazy end to the Bledisloe test in Melbourne. All Black coach Ian Foster zooms in to give us his thoughts on the test and how it ended.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 28 - Marvel Bledisloe Boilover
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Nate Rarere to mull over a test match for the ages in Melbourne. Did the ref make the right call in the end? How did the ABs blow there lead in the second half? What punishment does Darcy Swain deserve? Listen in for answers to all these questions and more. Plus Nate makes a reference to Rick Rude which is impressive!

Breakdown - The Show 11/09/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson look at the selection dilemmas Ian Foster has this weekend for the first Bledisloe. What line up will the ABs need for the Wallabies and how will it differ for what they needed for the Pumas and Boks. 

Breakdown - The Show 4/09/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Justin Marshall celebrate an All Black masterclass over in the Pumas in Hamilton. All Black Forwards coach Jason Ryan joins the panel to give us the inside word on how the All Blacks turned things around. And we take a look as at the reason that the world game is so even at the moment.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 27 - Massive weekend for the All Blacks
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Ahead of yet another must-win test, against Argentina in Hamilton, Jeff Wilson and Jim Kayes look at the 23 Ian Foster has named, consider the importance of the All Blacks bench and come up with things they hope to see from the All Blacks on Saturday.

Breakdown - The Show 28/08/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina and Jeff Wilson take a hard look at the Pumas historic win over the All Blacks in Chch. All Black Forwards coach Jason Ryan joins the panel to give us the inside word on how the All Blacks are doing. And we take a deep dive into the last 6 years of All Black rugby.

Breakdown - The Show 21/08/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Grant Nisbett, Isa Nacewa and Jeff Wilson take a look at the coaching saga of the All Blacks, what does Joe Schmidt bring to the table and where to now for Razor? 

Breakdown The Pod Ep 26 - Foster retention debrief with Jim Kayes
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Jeff and Jim try to make sense of the drama around the retention of All Blacks coach Ian Foster and look ahead to the tests against Argentina.
Breakdown - The Show 14/08/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Isaac Boss, Ica Nacewa and Mils Muliaina discuss the All Blacks win over the Springboks, what changed in the week and is it enough to save Ian Foster's job. We get the analysis from Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall, Ma'a Nonu and Bryan Habana from the ground in SA.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 25 - Direct from South Africa - First test debrief
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Goldie, Marshy, Nisbo go deep into the latest test and chat about the All Blacks going forward toward Johannesburg

Breakdown - The Show 07/08/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Ica Nacewa and Mils Muliaina discuss the All Blacks loss to South Africa and we get the analysis from Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall and Schalk Burger from the ground in SA.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 24 - Direct from South Africa - Marshy and Nisbo
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Grant Nisbett and Justin Marshall from their base in South Africa. They look ahead of the first test between the All Blacks and Springboks, a huge start to the Rugby Championship and even bigger test for the current regime. 

Breakdown - The Show 31/07/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Jeff Wilson and Mils Muliaina discuss the upcoming tests in South Africa, how important are they for the All Blacks? And we look ahead to the start of the NPC.

Breakdown - The Show 24/07/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown Jeff Wilson has an exclusive IV with All Black coach Ian Foster. Kirstie Stanway,Goldie, Mils Muliaina and Isaac Boss look at the changes to the coaching team for the All Blacks. Chelsea Semple and Taylah Johnson join the show to look ahead to the Black Ferns upcoming tests and the World Cup. Super Sports commentator Matthew Pearce zooms in to the chat Springboks

Breakdown The Pod Ep 23 - The week that was.
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Jeff Wilson and Jim Kayes discuss the week that was in New Zealand rugby after a historic series defeat to Ireland.

Breakdown - The Show 17/07/22
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On this episode of the Breakdown the panel of Kirstie Stanway, Sir John Kirwan, Jeff Wilson, Justin Marshall and Isa Nacewa get into the Ireland series victory over the All Blacks. What has made the Irish such a great side and what does this means for the All Blacks moving forward?

Breakdown The Pod Ep 22 - How important is this test series for the All Blacks?
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Jim Kayes and Jeff Wilson delve into the significance of the 3rd test between the All Blacks and Ireland for Foster as the All Black Head Coach

Breakdown The Pod Ep 21 - Sir John Kirwan and 3rd All Black v Ireland preview
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Sir John Kirwan joins Jeff Wilson to look ahead to the 3rd test between the Irish and the All Blacks. 

Breakdown The Pod Ep 20 - Jeff and Marshy looking at the global game
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Justin Marshall to take a look at the global game after a stunning weekend for the Northern Hemisphere over their Southern rivals

Breakdown The Pod Ep 19 - All Blacks v Ireland First Test Preview with Sir John Kirwan
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Sir John Kirwan joins Jeff Wilson to look at the first test between the All Blacks and Irish this weekend at Eden Park.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 18 - Super Rugby Pacific Final Preview with Sir John Kirwan
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sir John Kirwan to preview this weekends Super Rugby Final between the Blues and Crusaders at a sold out Eden Park.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 17 - AB Announcement debrief with Marshy
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Goldie is joined by Justin Marshall to debrief over the first All Black squad of 2022. Also a quick look forward to this weekends massive Super Rugby Pacific final at a sold out Eden Park.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 16 - Jim Kayes chatting AB Announcement
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Jim Kayes as the look ahead to the All Black announcement on Monday. Also they spend 5 mins on what the Silverlake deal could mean for NZ rugby.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 15 - Mils Muliaina
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Jeff Wilson is joined by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina as the discuss the Chiefs chances in the playoffs, what will the make up of the All Blacks midfield be. And are we seeing a changing of the guard between the Blues and the Crusaders?

Breakdown The Pod Ep 14 - Justin Marshall
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This week on the pod, Jeff Wilson is joined by Justin Marshall to talk all things Crusaders, and with good depth at the halfback position this year, who is going to join Aaron Smith to be named in the All Blacks to face Ireland?

Breakdown The Pod Ep 13 - Nathan Rarere
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Jeff Wilson is joined by Nathan Rarere to go have a yarn about pretty much everything including black holes, Arizona Cardinals big screens and should the AB's coaches go for youth or experience

Breakdown The Pod Ep 12 - Start from scratch Franchise draft Part 2
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This week on the pod, Goldie, Jim and JK reveal in the Blues Friday performance and its part 2 of our draft picking a lineup to start a super franchise from scratch.

Breakdown The Pod Ep 11 - Friday night musings + Start from scratch Franchise draft
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The panel starts a journey drafting from the NZ talent pool to each create their own fantasy franchise. What turned into one week looks to have become an odyssey!

Breakdown The Pod Ep 10 - Who are the backups in the AB halves & the new Black Ferns coaching structure.
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Jeff is joined by JK and Jim Kayes to discuss the Wayne Smith's role at the Black Ferns. And who are the back up's to Richie, Beauden and Aaron Smith

Breakdown The Pod Ep 9 - Ross Taylor and a preview to the Crusaders v Blues blockbuster this weekend
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Goldie is joined by Black Cap legend Ross Taylor to discuss his amazing career in international cricker. JK returns from Oz to join the panel and preview this weekends blockbuster between the Crusaders and the Blues. (apologies for some of the audio issues later in the podcast)

Breakdown The Pod Ep 8 - Andrew Mehrtens with the the Aussie Update & Sports Lawyer Aaron Lloyd
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This week on the Breakdown Pod, we catch up with Andrew Mehrtens who gives us the inside on the state of Aussie rugby, Jeff talks to Aaron Lloyd sports lawyer about the judicial process which seems to be getting a work out at the moment. And Jim and Jeff talk about all the red cards at the moment and preview the weekends action

Breakdown The Pod Ep7 - The All Defensive XV and Paddy O'Brien
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Legendary referee Paddy O'Brien joins Goldie to take a walk down memory lane. With JK away in Oz its Jim Kayes and Goldie to tell us their All Defensive XV.

Breakdown The Pod Ep6 - JK's 2023 AB Forward pack and Jims Dream XV + Crusaders and Blues CEO's
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The panel debates who would start for the AB's in the forwards for the 2023 World Cup. Jim gives us his Dream XV, JK and Goldie don't quite agree with all of Jim's picks. Also Blues CEO Andrew Hore and Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge chat with Goldie about working through these covid times.

Breakdown The Pod Ep5 - Six Nations - would it work down south?
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This week on the Breakdown pod Goldie, JK and Jim Kayes discuss the success of the Six Nations and ponder if a southern hemisphere version would work. 

Breakdown The Pod Ep 4 - Matt Henry
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This week on the Breakdown Pod we catch up with Black Caps pace bowler Matt Henry on the back of his 7 wicket haul vs South Africa. The panel JK, Goldie and Jim Kayes look at how to catch up all Moana Pasifika games and how do we get tribalism back into Super Rugby.

Breakdown Extra - Mils and Goldie Weekend Preview
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Goldie and Mils preview the weekends action ahead.

Breakdown The Pod - Ep 3 Fauono Ken Laban
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Jeff spends some time with Wainuiomata legend and Sky Commentator Fauono Ken Laban to discuss his beloved Hurricanes after their stunning victory over the Blues in the weekend. Sir John Kirwan, Jim Kayes and Goldie get stuck into the All Blacks have the power players on the past, who does JK predict will be the the ABs backline at the 2023 World Cup.

Breakdown Extra - Highlanders v Crusaders Preview with Marshy
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Jeff Wilson and Justin Marshall catch up to preview this weekends southern derby between the Highlanders and Crusaders in Dunedin

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