aotearoa rugby pod by Sky TV New Zealand

Last Updated: May 7, 2026
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 with unique insight from current pros still in the game.

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SHORT: All Blacks Back 3 SOLVED? Clarke, Tangitau & Jordan
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The All Blacks back three is a big debate heading into the international season.

ABs Selection Heats Up: Scott Barrett, Proctor and Hotham Under the Microscope
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The All Blacks selection picture is tightening and some big calls will need to be made.

What Every Sports Parent Should Know | NZ Under 20s coach Kane Jury on Youth Development
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This isn’t just about rugby — it’s about raising better young people.

Fainga’anuku at 7? Hype or Hit? Could the All Blacks follow the Boks blueprint?
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Leicester Fainga’anuku’s man of the match performance for the Crusaders at open side has everyone talking. But is it the best way to use the hybrid centre/winger?

SHORT: Two Future All Blacks? Tangitau & Segner
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Caleb Tangitau and Anton Segner are two names building serious hype.

Rugby’s Next Step — And How Fans Can Shape It
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Rugby is evolving — on the field, in the stadium and how fans experience the game.

Why Moana Pasifika’s Future Affects Every Team in Super Rugby
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Moana Pasifika is searching for new financial backing — and it could have major implications for Super Rugby.

Jason Holland: All Blacks lessons behind the Hurricanes attack
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Since leaving the All Blacks, Jason Holland has helped shape Super Rugby's most potent attack at the Hurricanes.

SHORT: Leinster is starting to unlock the best of Rieko Ioane
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Leinster is starting to get the best out of Rieko Ioane’ — at centre or wing.

How isn’t this a HEADBUTT?! Rugby fans are confused
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Did Highlander Henry Bell get headbutted by Nick Frost … and still get penalised?

SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal
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In August, the All Blacks heading back into one of rugby’s toughest challenges - a full tour of South Africa.

SHORT: Is Codie Taylor the next All Blacks Captain?
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Could Codie Taylor be the next All Blacks captain?

The Fainga’anuku debate: Where Does He Fit for the All Blacks?
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Where should Leicester Fainga’anuku fit in the All Blacks?

Exclusive: Mike Blair on taking over All Blacks Attack
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Scotsman Mike Blair is the man Dave Rennie has tasked with rebuilding what used to be the most feared attack in world rugby — the All Blacks.

All Blacks bolters: Who Could Force Their Way In Under Rennie?
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Midway through Super Rugby's round robin, who are the bolters or "moneyball" players Dave Rennie simply can’t ignore?

Joel Lam: Famous family produces another star
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The Lam name means something in rugby — and Joel Lam is carving his own path within it.

SHORT: Who is Mike Blair, the new All Blacks attack coach?
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Former Scotland halfback Mike Blair has been named All Blacks attack coach — but for many New Zealand fans, he’s still an unknown.

SHORT: Inside Tana Umaga’s Coaching
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What will Tana Umaga bring as the All Blacks defence coach?

Who Should Be All Blacks Attack Coach?
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Who should be the next All Blacks attack coach?

SHORT: Devan Flanders for All Blacks?
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Is Canes loose Devan Flanders set to be an All Black?

How France Won the Six Nations
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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down why France won the Six Nations, analysing the tactics, players and key moments that made them the best team in Europe.

Six Nations vs All Blacks & Boks – Who Wins the Nations Championship?
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After an incredible Six Nations tournament, we ask whether France, Ireland and the best of the North can knock over the Boks or All Blacks in the inaugural Nations Championship.

Du’Plessis Kirifi on Canes attack, Dave Rennie & Aumua’s 300kg Squats
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We catch up with Hurricanes and All Blacks open side Du'Plessis Kirifi to talk the ruthless Hurricanes attack, Asafo Aumua's 300kg squats and Dave Rennie's selection criteria.

Can Scotland win the Six Nations: Full review/preview
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The ARP crew break down whether Scotland can beat Ireland and win the Six Nations, plus what on earth is happening with England?

Inside word on Dave Rennie's methods
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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod team dig deep into New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie's methods with former Chiefs and All Blacks prop Ben Afeaki, while also getting reaction from current All Black Du'Plessis Kirifi.

SHORT: How Dave Rennie's All Blacks will play
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Dave Rennie's now has the most pressured job in rugby.

Lessons from tennis: New Blues CEO Karl Budge on innovating for rugby fans
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The ARP crew quiz one of NZ Sport's great innovators, new Blues CEO Karl Budge, about taking the lessons he learnt in tennis and applying them to rugby.

Rennie or Joseph: Who Should Coach the All Blacks?
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The ARP crew deep dive into All Blacks coaching candidates Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph as a decision draws nearer. What styles do they coach and which suits the All Blacks best?

SHORT: Is Itoje on lock Mt Rushmore?
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After playing his 100th test for England, the ARP crew debates whether Maro Itoje is an all-time great.

Ireland back + England humbled
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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the latest round of the Six Nations, as England fall apart at the hands of an Ireland team rekindling its form.

Have the Crusaders lost their edge?
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Jip, Bryn and Ross break down how the Crusaders capitulated and what the Brumbies' form means for the title race.

Who's the fastest player in Super Rugby?
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Ireland got lucky and England's Scotland problem
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It's not easy. The challenges with integrating returning All Blacks in Super Rugby.
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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the difficulties side have integrating their All Blacks returning to Super Rugby.

Stephen Perofeta: back from injury, anxiety and self-isolation
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All Blacks and Blues playmaker Stephen Perofeta's latest injury layoff descended into darkness, as he isolated himself from family and friends.

Ask the ref - viewer questions for Angus Mabey
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Referee Angus Mabey answers viewer questions about the laws that hack you off!

France and England shape as Boks' big threats at RWC2027?
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France and England looked slick in the opening round of the Six Nations. Are they the Boks' biggest threats at RWC2027?

Why Razor's exit cuts deep
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Scott Robertson’s a man in pain, after losing his Dream job.

Who Wins Super Rugby + Boks coaches wrong about laws
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Aotearoa Rugby Pod brings you the lowdown on the Super Rugby new season, with James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl.

Rating the All Blacks, cards for everyone and an unstoppable Boks scrum
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The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

All Blacks overhaul after England loss?
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The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose?

Will England stop the All Blacks?
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The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend.

Should Beirne have seen red or has rugby gone soft?
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The ARP crew dive into Tadgh Beirne’s red card, whether Tupaea and Fainga’anuku could be the future All Blacks midfield pairing band what that would mean for Jordie Barrett.

How the All Blacks can beat Ireland + Andrew Goodman interview
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It’s time for the All Blacks and Ireland to go at it again!

Ref explains rugby's most bizarre rule
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Rugby's most bizarre rules explained! Top ref Ben O'Keeffe joins the ARP crew to give insight into weird and wonderful world of rugby rules, as well as life as a ref.

Why All Blacks overlooked rising star Dylan Pledger
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The ARP crew discuss whether the fuss about Dylan Pledger's All Blacks omission is fair.

Where All Blacks must catch up to Springboks
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The ARP review the Rugby Championship and where the All Blacks stack up in comparison to the Springboks.

Will Feinberg-Mngomezulu surpass Carter as the GOAT?)
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The ARP crew breaks down whether there's a contender to pass Dan Carter as the greatest 10 if all time. Does rising Boks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have what it takes, after his incredible 37 point haul against Argentina?

Will Roigard ignite All Blacks v Wallabies?
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The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks must change to hold onto the Bledisloe Cup.

How the Boks embarrassed the All Blacks
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The ARP team breaks down exactly what changed in the second half that led to the Springboks' demolition of the All Blacks. From the courage of the Boks attack to the damning statistics showing NZ's Achilles heel, we deep dive into the All Blacks' record loss..

How Razor out-coached the Boks
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The ARP crew breaks down how the All Blacks coaches out-thought the Boks, as they took first blood at Eden Park.

Ending the Boks' 4 match streak against All Blacks"
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The ARP crew breaks down which areas will be key for the All Blacks to end their four-match losing streak against the Springboks.

Fixing the All Blacks to battle the Boks
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The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina.

Boks down: Wallabies and All Blacks take first blood
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The ARP crew get to the bottom of how the Wallabies upset the Springboks and talk about how the angry South African side will respond.

Springboks or All Blacks .. who dominates the Rugby Championship?
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It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins!

New All Blacks you need to know + niggly Wallabies upset Lions"
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We get into the skill that new All Blacks halfback Kyle Preston has that no other halfback in NZ can match. How could that change the game for the All Blacks?

Objective Lions controversy analysis + rising stars of July tests
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The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time!

All Blacks report card + the Boks strength no team can match
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Jippa, Bryn and Ross break down where the All Blacks have progressed against France and what needs to be worked on for the Rugby Championship, as well as which players stood up.

Will Roigard surpass Du Pont? SBW on his latest fight + Rassie's epic innovations"
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Reacting to All Blacks, Boks and Lions attacking at all costs
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The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks got right and wrong versus France, whether the Boks wingers are the world's best combo and whether the Aussie defence stands a chance against the Lions.

Who will start for the All Blacks against a disrespectful French side?
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Reacting to shocks in experimental All Blacks squad and the Lions loss
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The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be on the wing?

How do the Chiefs end the Crusaders' streak and which bolters make the All Blacks next week?
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The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final??

Who solves the All Blacks loose forward problem
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With Super Rugby semis looming, which players need to stand up and solve the All Blacks' loose forwards conundrums? We get into the semifinals and whether the Blues can get another upset against the Crusaders? Can the Chiefs recover and how can they breakdown the Brumbies defense?

Title winning Mo'unga straight back in ABs? Plus, Super Rugby finals breakdown.
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A huge week of rugby to talk, with the Super Rugby playoffs this weekend. With Brynna celebrating the end of his Japanese season, Ross and Jippa are joined by Welsh Grand Slam hero Hadleigh Parkes on the panel.

Who would dominate a World Club Championship? North or South?
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The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year?

Super Rugby's greatest weapons + how Ardie has gone from great to out of this world
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Everything Ardie Savea touches turns to gold! So how has he gone from great to out of this world?

Rating the five best rising stars in world rugby
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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?'

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

“The ruthless punch that targeted a Springboks hero + All Blacks gym legends”
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Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks.

“Will James O'Connor being wearing Wallabies gold vs the Lions? Plus, Ruby Tui joins us ahead of 2025 Black Ferns campaign”
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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?"

Leinster sensation Jordie Barrett – world’s most complete skillset? Plus, Portia tempted out of test retirement?”
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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 does

Malcolm Marx on the keys to Boks dominance + Beaudy or DMac at 10?”
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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.

Mo’unga to Moana? Plus, the Bok who sent shudders down Ben Tameifuna’s spine
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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.

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

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

Pasifika stand up: Moana and Drua make a statement + what’s your favourite old school jersey?
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This week, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down how the Drua and Moana Pasifika stepped up for upsets, what's wrong with the Blues and Canes and the brutality that led to the Crusaders big win over the Reds.

Could Quin Tupaea and ALB be the test midfield? Plus, possibly the first Dutch All Black?
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Ross Karl and James Parsons break down the latest round of Super Rugby, whether the Blues are back on track, how the Hurricanes blew it and where Moana Pasifika and the Force must step up to knock off the big boys.

Is Highlander Timoci Tavatavanawai Super Rugby's MVP? Plus Cortez Ratima and Ayesha Leti-i'iga
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Join James Parson, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round two of Super Rugby, including Timoci Tavatavanawai's stellar performance for the Highlanders and how the Chiefs are dismantling teams in the second half.

Are the Chiefs now the team to beat + guest Will Jordan
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Join James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round one of Super Rugby, with the rise of the Chiefs, Crusaders and Aussie teams, plus plucky performances from the Highlanders and Moana Pasifika.

Super Rugby preview with Ardie, Julian Savea and Caleb Clarke
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ARP's James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl talk to the Saveas and Caleb Clarke, as they preview the 2025 Super Rugby season.

What went wrong for the All Blacks against France | Aoteroa Rugby Pod
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How Wallabies beat England and Joseph Suali'li's dream debut | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for another Autumn Nations run down. We see a southern hemisphere sweep as the All Blacks beat Ireland, Australia beat England and the Springboks beat Scotland.

How the All Blacks got the win over England at Twickenham | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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The Aoteroa crew is back for the Autumn Nation Series, where we dissect the ABs' win over England, why they tackled so many people off the ball, and how they managed to create opportunities.

The Ultimate England vs New Zealand preview | Aoteroa Rugby Pod
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Sam Darry on his journey to becoming an All Black | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Ex-All Black reveals the crazy secrets to an All Black rugby tour | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Are these the right All Blacks to face against Ireland in the end of year tour | Aoteroa Rugby Pod
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What is the REAL difference between the All Blacks and Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Who will replace Sam Cane for the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Can Joe Smidt's Wallabies dismantle the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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How Springboks dominate All Blacks in the Freedom Cup
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Springboks beat All Blacks at Ellis Park | Aoteraoa Rugby Pod
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Can Springboks cement best side on the planet status if they beat All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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Are the All Blacks ready to take on the Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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The All Blacks' fullback conundrum and The Rugby Championship
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Damian McKenzie on the 10 jersey and Wallace Sititi on his big lessons
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Gainline Analytics looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup
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What the July series taught us about the global rugby standings
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How the Southern Hemisphere rugby nations are evolving and winning
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