Out Of The Box

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to discuss rugby being shutdown due to Coronavirus.The team discuss the implications of the lockdown and what this means for rugby going forward.The team also start their All Blacks depth chart beginning with the forwards.

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to discuss the week in rugby. Super Rugby has not been immune to the challenges surrounding the coronavirus.The team look at the future of rugby plus much more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to discuss the week in rugby. Super Rugby rolled on but the Highlanders couldn't bounce back with a win, they were done by the Bulls. The Crusaders got past the Reds but didn't look overly polished and the Chiefs put the foot down in the second half to blow the Waratahs away. The Blues were the story of the week though after finally getting a derby win beating the Hurricanes in Wellington. The Northern Hemisphere has had a whole lot of drama going on, the guys dissect all of this. This and much much more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Nigel Yalden & Elliott Smith to break down the week in rugby.Super Rugby rolls on and the Crusaders got back to dominance by dismissing the Highlanders, the Chiefs on the other hand were less than vintage losing to the Brumbies.Ardie Savea caused a stir this week suggesting he would be very interested in playing in the NRL, what do we make of that?This plus much more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to break down the week of rugby. Super Rugby continues to roll on with all of the New Zealand teams getting wins in week three.The Southern Derby looks set to be a great game this week coming and the guys give their predictions of all the games. This and much more.   

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to break down the week in rugby. Super Rugby rolls on with the Chiefs scoring an impressive victory over the Crusaders.The Hurricanes went to Argentina an got the job done but the Highlanders will need to improve after a hefty loss at home. Alternative shirts are proving a very controversial topic so the guys climb into that. As well as looking at the news that South Africa might possibly be moving to join the 6 Nations.All this plus much more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.This week in a truncated version it's all about Super Rugby. The Blues let one slip against the Chiefs, the Hurricanes laid an absolute egg and the Crusaders carried on as they finished last year, winning. All observations from week one and much more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by fellow commentators Elliott Smith & Brian Ashby to preview the 2020 Super Rugby reason which starts this weekend.Which New Zealand side is best placed to come out on top is discussed along with a breakdown of the other conferences. There are some law variations to get our heads around also. All this plus much more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Paul Allison to break down the week in rugby.The World Cup is done and South Africa reign supreme after clinically dismantling England in the final. The guys break down how they went about it and how much it means to South Africa. Back in New Zealand and the hunt for the next All Blacks coach is well underway with NZR announcing who is on their selection panel. Tony Brown has publicly stated he wants to stay in Jamie Joseph's ranks, where does that leave Scott Robertson and Ian Foster with their bids?All this and heaps more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Elliott Smith live from Japan to break down the week in rugby.This week, well, we're dissecting a failed Rugby World Cup campaign. All the burning questions from the All Blacks semi final loss to England are answered and the guys try to work out where did it go so wrong. This plus all the domestic rugby you need to be up to date with also including the Tasman Mako and their undefeated season.   

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden live from Japan to break down the week in rugby. This week it's all about playoff rugby, the World Cup is down to the final four and the All Blacks are looking to send England and Eddie Jones home from Japan. The quarterfinals didn't have a lack of drama with red cards, long range tries and a 50 metre rolling maul all on display.The lads pick their finalists and give predictions on how they expect the game to play out. Back home and the Mitre 10 Cup finals are here as well as the Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship. All this plus heaps more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live out of Japan to break down the week in rugby.The Rugby World Cup has rolled on while dodging a typhoon this week and it saw the round robin stage capped off by a fantastic game between Scotland and Japan who ended up progressing.The quarter final match ups leave some intriguing questions left to be answered with Ireland and the All Blacks set to clash on Saturday night. Australia will have to play their best game to top England and France will need to sort their internal affairs out if they are to top Wales. Canterbury will hold the Ranfurly Shield through the summer after beating North Harbour, they now face Wellington in the premiership semi final this weekend in the Mitre 10 cup. Auckland and Tasman play in the other premiership final. All this plus heaps more. Cheers - Louis 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live from Japan covering the week in rugby.The Rugby World Cup rolls on and so does the discussion about the refereeing and officiating of head highs and foul play.The All Blacks have gotten to this point unscathed and will look to ramp their intensity up heading into their last pool game against Italy. The other contenders are all tracking along differently, South Africa impressing in particular dominating Italy.All this plus a look at the domestic rugby where Canterbury take the shield from Otago.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden, Elliott Smith and Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Nigel and Elliott have been on assignment in Japan following the All Blacks and other major players in the tournament, they give their report on what the big story lines have been.Back home Brian Ashby has been keeping a keen eye on the Mitre 10 Cup as well as the World Cup where refereeing controversy continues to dominate headlines. All this plus heaps more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden live out of Japan. Week one of Rugby World Cup is coming to a close and there are a million talking points to get through already.The contenders form, officiating, selections, underwhelming teams and coaching are all on the agenda to chew through.Then Brian and Daniel breakdown all the rugby going on back home including the Mitre 10 Cup.All this plus lots lots more.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden live from japan and Brian Ashby as usual to talk the week in rugby.There's only a couple of days until the Rugby World Cup starts so the guys overview the rest of the teams they haven't talked about and get Nigel's observations from the ground in Japan. There's also some Mitre 10 Cup, Farah Palmer Cup and heartland Championship to cover off. But it's almost all eyes on Japan as the Rugby World Cup nears to kick off.  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Nigel Yalden to discuss the week in rugby.Before the World Cup preview gets into full swing, we take a detailed look at the latest round of the Mitre 10 Cup. The Farah Palmer Cup is also well underway, who is starting to look like the team to beat?The All Blacks absolutely crushed Tonga in their last World Cup hit out, is there anything that can be taken from this? Looking forward to the Rugby World Cup, the guys run their eyes over some of the main players including Ireland, South Africa and the All Blacks. All this plus much more.    

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Elliott Smith to talk the week in rugby.The All Blacks have just named their World Cup squad so the guys spend a lot of time looking at the key questions raised by Hansen's 31 man squad.Luke Jacobson has to be the biggest winner with his outside inclusion, on the other hand Ngani Laumape might be feeling slightly unlucky.As well as this the guys give their takes on where England are at ahead of the World Cup after they smoked Ireland.They also take a look at the Mitre 10 Cup and Heartland Championship.    

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden in Perth and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.This week we look forward to the first Bledisloe Cup match of the year which will be played in Perth.First though, the guys discuss the late Sir Brian Lochore's contribution to New Zealand rugby and the black jersey.As far as selection goes for the team to play against the Wallabies, again it's the loose forwards taking a lot of the spot light.Mitre 10 Cup rugby also makes it's comeback this weekend, Canterbury, Auckland and Tasman all looking to reassert their dominance. All this and heaps more.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby and Paul Allison to break down the week in rugby.The All Blacks and Springboks juked out a 16 all draw over the weekend, neither team asserting dominance throughout the affair.Which players managed to impress during that game, and did the Mo'unga - Barrett experiment work?Australia managed to knock Argentina back in their test also.The big news of the week though is Steve Hansen's reduced All Blacks squad with 5 people being cut.This should be a good indication of what the selectors are thinking for their final World Cup squad, what do Paul and Brian make of these changes?All this and much more.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby. The All Blacks saw off a very feisty Pumas side in Argentina but weren't overly convincing. What will this do for the confidence of Argentina in a World Cup year?The All Blacks are back in Wellington preparing to face the very inspired South African outfit who will looking to repeat their efforts of last year where they snatched a win.Team selections are very interesting with a few All Blacks in particular really sticking their hands up for a starting spot. All this and much more.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden out of Argentina to discuss the week in rugby.This week we look towards the first All Blacks test of the year over in Argentina against the Pumas. Most of the Crusaders All Blacks players have stayed home so it will be interesting to see what the team looks like when it's named.There are a bunch of players who will be itching to impress after Super Rugby campaigns where they might not have hit full flight. The Black Ferns have also been in action and have got back to their winning ways. The Maori All Blacks were no match for the Fijians, where are they at currently. And Beauden Barrett is now a Blues player, what can we make of this..  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Elliott Smith this week to breakdown the week in rugby. The Crusaders have done it again making it a 3-peat from Scott Robertson and his side. The Jaguares put up a valiant effort but couldn't keep up with the champions as they played smart and clinical rugby to secure their 10th title. What next for the Jaguares, does this help Argentina's World Cup hopes? And will the Crusaders be able to reach the same heights again next year after losing a lot of experienced players?The coaching rumour mill is working overdrive with the focus on Scott Robertson and the All Blacks job, is this a done deal alreadyAnd the Black Ferns face some adversity after going down to France.All this and much more.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to discuss a big week in rugby!The Super Rugby semi finals played out and boy was there some excitement. The Jaguares demolished the Brumbies in Argentina to qualify for their first final. In the all Kiwi affair the Hurricanes pushed the Crusaders to the absolute brink in Christchurch, the champions managed to sneak out unscathed but what a game that was.The Jaguares now travel to the garden city to try and spoil the Crusaders Three-Peat - how do they go about doing this?Steve Hansen and the All Blacks have named their first wider squad for the year and there are four debutantes.Scott Barrett & Ryan Crotty have missed out with injuries and Liam Squire has ruled himself out, is this squad well balanced and does it tick the boxes?All this and much much more!  

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.Super Rugby's quarter finals went pretty much as planned with the Crusaders breezing past the Highlanders, Hurricanes seeing off the Bulls, Jaguares ending the Chiefs season and the Brumbies finishing the Sharks.This week it's the Canes going down to Christchurch to tackle the champions, do they have what it takes?And the Jaguares magnificent campaign continues when the Brumbies travel to Argentina to face them. The first All Blacks team of the year isn't far away but it might feature some names you wouldn't necessarily expect, who could be a bolter for this side?All this and more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Super Rugby has melted down to 8 teams with the playoffs match ups set.The Highlanders & Chiefs both managed to crowbar their way into the playoffs with impressive last round wins.The Crusaders had the bye now wait to face the Highlanders in Christchurch.The Chiefs take off to Argentina to face the tough challenge of beating the Jaguares at home. The Hurricanes are to face the Bulls in the Capital where they'll be heavily favoured.What can be said about the Blues though, yet again the odd team out and a disappointment all round. All this and more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to look at the week in rugby.NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year.We take a look at the things he has achieved during his tenure and what the next challenges are for the union.The Crusaders blew a 20 point lead against the Chiefs in Suva, Nigel explains what the atmosphere was like in Fiji.The Hurricanes got the points in South Africa and the Blues could only muster a draw against the Bulls at Eden Park.Who has the pressure on them with only two weeks left in the regular season.All this and more. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Elliott Smith to break down the week in rugby.Israel Folau has come out of the Rugby Australia code of conduct meeting on the wrong side of things from his perspective, his contract looks as though it will be torn up.How much of a loss for the Wallabies son the field is this?The Crusaders have found themselves in a bit of controversy after some allegations of inappropriate behaviour on their tour of South Africa. In Super rugby the Blues were the only New Zealand team to win for years, they knocked off the Chiefs at Eden Park.They play the Crusaders this week in Christchurch, a significantly bigger challenge.The Hurricanes dropped a game against a very impressive Jaguares side in Wellington and the Highlanders couldn't get over top of the Lions at Ellis Park. All this and heaps more.  

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden.Super Rugby rolls on and it's not a vintage round from the New Zealand sides.The Crusaders drew with the Sharks and had a rough night at scrum time.The Highlanders blew a big lead against the Chiefs to end up drawing again.And the Blues limped to a poor loss against the Brumbies. Who will improve the fastest to get themselves back playing the rugby they want to be. All this plus the latest on the Israel Folau situation.  

This week on Out Of The Box with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby.Sam Whitelock has resigned for four more years, most likely making him the next All Blacks long-term captain. He will head for a stint in Japan however, is there any issue with him not playing Super Rugby but playing for the ABs?Richie Mo'unga also resigned during the week, Beauden Barrett is still yet to recommit.Super Rugby rolls on and so do the Crusaders, swatting the Lions away, they face the Sharks next at home again. The Highlanders emphatically kept their season alive and well with a thrashing of the Sunwolves.And the Hurricanes demolished the Chiefs who desperately lacked any sort of attention to detail on defence.    

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby.Israel Folau is proving a massive headache for Rugby Australia, what does his future look like in the game?Damian McKenzie 's World Cup dream is in tatters after he ruptured his ACL against the Blues, who is next in line to fill his boots in the AB jersey.At the halfway point in Super Rugby the Crusaders are clearly the front runners, who's the best of the rest?The Blues travel south for a crucial game against the highlanders this weekend, that should give us a clear indication about their playoff hopes. All this and more.     

This week on out Of The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to break down the week in rugby.The Sydney Morning Herald released stories this week about a variety of Super Rugby possibilities relating to the future of the competition. The All Blacks have announced their first Foundation squad for the year to catch up next Monday.Super Rugby rolls on for now, the Chiefs try to halt the Blues progress this week and the Highlanders have the tough challenge of going up to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders.All this plus heaps more!  

This week on Out Of The Box with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Paul Allison. The Blues win again to make it three in a row. The Crusaders give the Hurricanes a dose of reality with a convincing win in Wellington. The Chiefs continue rebuilding their year with a tough win in Argentina.  And Ryan Crotty as well as Aaron Smith announce their playing futures. 

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.After the terrible news started coming out of Christchurch on Friday the Chiefs and Hurricanes played a game of rugby which felt insignificant to all stakeholders.Nigel called that game and spoke to us about what it felt like in Hamilton. Brian being based in Christchurch spoke about how the Crusaders have reacted after their game against the Highlanders was called off.The rest of the Super Rugby round carried on as planned. Wales secured the 6 Nations title after another clinical effort to end the tournament, do they immediately get considered as World Cup contenders?Where do the other European nations stack up after their international season?All this plus a lot more.   

This week on Out Of The Box,Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to cover off the rugby issues of the week.World Rugby and the future of the game at the international level is still at the forefront of thinking as the power brokers continue to debate the best way forward.The 6 Nations are also on the verge of a shake up with the possibility part of their competition could be sold to a private partner. Super Rugby rolls on and wow the Chiefs are in a deep deep hole. What is wrong with them and is there hope yet?The Crusaders are still unbeaten, can the Highlanders change that this weekend?The All Blacks Sevens side took a tough loss against Spain in Canada, how much work do they have to do to get back to their best?     

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.Top of the agenda is the World League revelations and what might come of it.The guys go through the possibilities of how it would eventually transpire and what it would look like.Super Rugby is also rolling on, the Sunwolves got a huge win over the lowly Chiefs and the Crusaders continue their unbeaten streak.All this plus heaps more gripping insight.

Out Of The Box Rugby Podcast with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby.A look back at the second round of Super Rugby and preview of round three.  Six Nations is on the agenda this week as is the North Harbour rugby plans to can junior rep rugby.

Super Rugby is back for 2019 and Out Of The Box your weekly rugby podcast is back as well.Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby the Radio Sport rugby commentary team step 'Out Of The Box" to preview the opening round.

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast, it's seasons end!Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby for one last time this year to break down 2018.Before they do this they give their takes on the breaking story of St Kent's College being removed from the Auckland secondary schools 1A competition for poaching. Awards are handed out to the best players, coaches and figures.How would you grade the All Blacks season, did they achieve what they would have hoped?The guys look back at the Super rugby campaign and also the Mitre 10 Cup, Heartland and Farah Palmer Cups. They do their best to predict the winners at the New Zealand rugby awards also.All this and more.

This week on Out The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is Joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to digest the last game of the Northern Tour.Which teams performed well in this window and do they Northern Hemisphere have the upper hand heading into next year.Have Australia fallen the most this season after their disappointing end to their tour, are Ireland now the best team in the world after beating the All Blacks?Which All Blacks players have upped their stocks the most on this tour?Joe Schmidt has seemingly ruled himself out of being the next All Blacks coach, where does that leave the coaching mix heading into 2019.And the guys take a look at the rugby award handed out by World Rugby, who was robbed, who was a deserved winner? 

This week on Out Of The Box,Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Nigel Yalden & Liam Napier join the show via a pre record from Rome where they are on tour with the All Blacks.All parties give their take on the All Blacks loss to Ireland and if there is need for panic at all.How good of a coach is Joe Schmidt and is he in line to take over from Steve Hansen if he is to step down?Brian and Daniel discuss all of the other international rugby going on around the world. 

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast..Brian Ashby joins Daniel McHardy to dissect the All Blacks victory over England and the main talking points.They take a look at the other international rugby which was played.Selections for this weekend against Ireland are discussed, and looking forward to the World Cup - who needs to stand up & perform? Then Nigel Yalden speaks to Ben Smith in Ireland about all pressing issues.