Petone Rugby Pod

Round 1 done..On to the next.   The team are back after a clean sweep round 1 against some spirited opposition. We do a full sweep review and preview heading into this weekend. Speacial Guest Lavinia Lea joins us to tell her abut her experience in her first Hurricanes Poua season. Your usual reviews or NRL, Super Rugby and NBA bring some interesting chat. We back on the regular now, nice to have ya. Bring on the rest of the season

We back!!    It's season 6 and we are easing back into things this preseason. Today we just catch up and see what everyone has been up to. We take a look at how the first 3 weeks of preseason has been.    It's year 140 for our club and it's going to be an exciting year, follow along an watch this space.   Thansk for I-Tile for the support this season and jumping on board as a sponsor of the PRFC. I-Tile for all your tiling needs.

Who were the winners at this years Prize Giving? Who was unlucky? Who were the inaugural award winners for the new Pasifika Awards? Your breakdown of the 2024 Petone Rugby Prize Giving is here. The crew of Hack, Eli and Fridge also delve in to Villagers in Re Footy and take a pretty deep look into the aura of the All Blacks machine.   Watch this space for some interviews and one on ones coming this off season. A massive thank you to all our club sponsors that choose to support us!!!

We're back for a special pod this week as we preview the mighty Avengers aka Prem Reserves massive final vs Tawa. We take a look at our other Village team and how that stacked up this year as well as shining a light over the Ponies massive season and the premier team. Fridge gets too excited about Origin as usual. Brought to you by Horokiwi Paving

Season 5 is here, albeit a few months late. The crew have been pretty hectic this year but with Old Timers Day 2024 upon us we thought what better time to drop a surprise episode. Get an update on your Village teams and how they are doing this year. We highlight a trip for the Prems to Ponsonby, a first round Championship for our Ponies and what a great start to the year our colts, Prem Reserves and the mighty Brotherhood are having. Watch this space for more episodes. We heard ya and we are back!!

The actual last one for the year, thank you for sticking by us, all the feedback nd laughs. Appreciate you all listening in. Mix bag pod tonight. We touch on a bit of everything.   We at Saddle Chat ant to wish you all a safe and loving Christmas and don't push the boat out too far for new years either. Like us we hope you relax, recharge and enjoy your time off to gear up for a massive 2024!!   Hack, Ez, Euge, Hope and Fridge signing out for 2k23!!

The Agenda returns!! We're a bit more organised and this is one of the good ones. We celebrate the Ponies huge success at the weekend Champion of the Women's 7's tournament - the first 7s title for the club in many years. We glance over the Super Rugby squads for 2024, discuss the hard men of the NRL past, we get introduced to a new Italian sport and Hack and Ez go crazy with their weekly Grinders.    

Ez and Euge are back with wild accusation of a sub par product Hack and Fridge have been putting out. Rugby, League, Cricket we are covering all the main stories coming out of NZ Sports. Hoe is still away but hopefully she will back back in the next instalment. Not the last pod, Fridge fake news Masina has jumped the gun again...

Welcome to the Hack & Fridge show... Just kidding, with most of the crew on sabbatical Hack & Fridge forge on to bring you this weeks episode. Hack talks about a dark end to the RWC and we deep dive into the final and what could have been. Officiating, selection and coaching all part of the discussion.    Fridge sounds off on his list of Grinders for the week.  As the Off Season part of the pod comes to an end we look forward to some guests to see us through to next season, watch this space.   Brought to you by Mitre 10 Mega Petone.

Three Amigos bring you this weeks yarn. What a week of sport, hot on the discussion table this pod is of course the semi-finals of the RWC on the weekend and our picks to wind the big show, early NBA chant from our NBA Correspondent Hack, Ex brings the heat at the League desk a Fridge well does what he does.   Brought to you this week by Bushy and the team at Petone Engineering

Big Ez and Flaxmere's Finest Hope re back to save the pod. Hack and Fridge are a bit more well behaved this week with Matua Ez on site. We discuss the massive haul of awards at the Wellington Rugby Award night last week including our very own Ez picking up Senior Volunteer of the year. Big weekend of sport to unpack including the epic quarter finals at the RWC then preview a couple of big semi's...The rugby too! Who are we picking to advance? Hack isn't too please with his Sea Eagles new logo, gear grinders seems to be fading. Few more weeks of The Off Season Podcast to go. 

She is grim pickings when you are left to Hack and Fridge for the weekly pod. This week Statler and Waldorf hold it down while the rest of the crew actually have things to do during the week. Hack and Fridge dive into the quarter finals of the RWC, discuss Samoa's robbery as well as a quick squint over the NBA and other Villagers in action.   Brought to you by Mitre 10 Mega Petone

Short and sharp pod this week. Ezra is frothing with his Panthers picking up a 3 peat while the crew review NPC, including the Ranfurly loss and controversy as well as glancing over the final games of the RWC.   Huge Euge is away, but we'll give him a birthday pass this week.   Don't forget your 2 for $5, 4 for $10 aaaand 8 for $20 Jibbitz...   Brought to you this week by Rymans Bob Scott Retirement Village

RWC and NRL continue to be strong themes in this weeks pod. The heartbreak of the Wahs loss to the Broncs, Wallabies go down to a jubilant Wales and a strong Springboks side loss to tournament co favourites Ireland.   Euge comes back with a quiz, to test the RWC knowledge. Ez is still away with the Schools teams so there is a continued lack of leadership in the crew. Hack does his best to lead us through.   Enjoy your local Saddle Chat and thanks to the tema at Pak n Save Petone for the continued support.

This pod has it all.  Hack leads us into the plethora of sport we have been privileged to witness lately, namely The Wahs baby!! We chat about the state of rugby in NZ, results of the World Cup coming out of France and even delve into a bit of politics closer to home which makes for some grim listening. We celebrate some of those who picked up awards at Prize Giving over the weekend and glance over a couple of Fridge's Gear Grinders. Missing some sensibility from Ez and Euge - Hope tries her best to control the other two. Off Season is well and truly here... 

Surprise!! We're back...   With NRL Finals here, RWC, NPC and NPC all around we've decoded to come back and start the Off Season Saddle Chat Poddy for ya. Review & Preview is the game this episode. We're minus Flaxmere Mayor Hope Hakopa as she comes off a brilliant FPC season, she should return next week. Hack takes charge as the panel including Huge Euge, Big Daddy Ez and Fridgey give there take on our favourite sports at the moment.   We've heard you, so Off Season is here to stay in the lead up to Christmas.   Up the Villagers & Up the Wahs!!

We back again albeit a bit late. Quick review on this weekends Hardham Cup final vs MSP. A lot of food chat. We dissect the ABs good start to their World Cup prep and Euge and Fridge confirm it's the Warriors year. Ez gives us a DC story and Hack gives his feedback on a local chicken burgers. The Brotherhood, Colts and 85's are still active and we look at their chances for the rest of the season.

The Ponies heartbreak..We delve into the awesome season the Ponies have had this year. The positives, the gains and good work they have had this season. Your weekly revoew of all teams Petone and the team offer up their expert feedback around the All Blacks and All Blacks XV selection.

Captain Hope Hakopa, Player Manager Elieta Taito, Stalwart Vet Soraya Umaga Jensen and blockbusting hooker / utility Alicia Print joins Hack & Fridge on the pod. Great to hear from these Ponies on the big victory over Oriental Rongotai on the weekend. We also preview the massive final vs Marist Saint Pats this weekend up at NZCIS and get their thoughts on Women's Rugby in general.   Absolute privilege having the Ponies on with us, wishing the entire team and management all the best this weekend.

One on one - Hack and Fridge do a quick recap of the weekend. Some big results in for the Ponies who are off to the ship and the Prems winning McBain. 85's get up and roll on. The Prem Reserves sneak by Hutt who are traditionally strong, the Brotherhood have a huge win over OBU while the colts just miss out on the chocolates.

The team are back for another week and we highlight the Ponies big win on Saturday over Norths, talk about their great celebrations Saturday night and discuss Lavinia's Blazer presso. Hope, Ez, Euge and Fridge preview McBain Shield,  huge week for the club and have all your usual dodgy moments. Fridge loses it at the state of Petone Rec and Ez and Euge bring a real class around their rugby reviews. Besides McBain Hope takes us through a  preview of how the Ponies are tracking heading into a must win game to make the Tia Paasi final.   Thanks to PaknSave Petone for the support and sponsorship.

You miss us? Yeah we hear. We're back and will drop more weekly episodes. This week we do a quick recap of the weekend. We see what everyone has been up to. Fridge goes off on Gear Grinders and drops a couple of controversial Unpopular Opinions. Hope talks about her recent Japan travels and Hacks been busy building an Eco House. With Ez and Euge away this week the crew run rampant.  We're back people, enjoy!!

They're back - Season 4 is underway. A week out from round one for many teams the crew comes together to break down a long 2023 Preseason and everything that came with it. The usual segments are back with your weekly summery of Super Rugby, NRL and NBA. Hack takes the team through some of the more well known sporting nicknames, Ez spins a yarn, Hope gives us a Ponies update and Fridge is a pest as always. Huge Euge is away but will be back in the coming weeks. This episode is brought to you by PaknSave - Petone

Hi there, been a minute...The crew come back together to discuss the end of the season for all teams, how the club went and briefly review each team and how they finished. Some exciting WOAP chat and well as your usual NRL, All Blacks, NPC & FPC chat.

Following absolute scenes from the weekend we are finally here. The Jubilee Cup final. We break down the great escape that was a tough semi final against Tawa, the ups, the downs and the mosh pit. The All Blacks lose a test series, we talk through the details remains of the series.  WIth the Colts playing for a first round championship, Prem Reserves playing in their final there is a lot to preview. Premiers v Norths it's been 17 years but we are back, we get some insight on how the week is panning out.

FULL HOUSE!! Everyone is on board this week as we preview a big weekend ahead for the Premiers in their Semi vs Tawa. Hack defends his fry bread etiquette while Ez explains why hand sanitizer grinds his gears. Big discussions around the weekends footy as well as the All Blacks. Hope's road rage continues. Euge bring the maturity back to the pod and Fridge throws out some early 2023 Origin threats.

Hack takes the lead on this weeks episode. It's been a few weeks and we hear ya. A lot to unpack over the last few weeks including the Ponies Semi final loss, the Swindale Success and the begining of Jubilee. We review all other Village results and games to come. The crew are back to their loose best. 

We have a guest!! Strength and Conditioning Coach Ben Bealey joins us for the pod and shares about his experiences with the club so far. We break down the AB's first squad of the year and preview the Super Rrrugby Final. As always, thanks for listening...

Been away for three weeks but the crew is back again breaking down what has been happening around the Village. Question Generator brings some deep questions and we review the weekend that was and the weekend to come. Brought to you by Mitre 10 Mega

What a weekend to unpack. Euge returns to join Hack, Ez and Fridge to discuss the McBain weekend for the club an absolute insane finish to McBain 2022. Hope has left on sabbatical but the crew still discuss all sporting results from the weekend and preview another big weekend ahead.

NEW PANALIST ALERT!! Prems Coach Ryan Piper fills in with Huge Euge and Flaxmere's Finest Hope away. This episode gets a bit loose as we discuss the weekends shenanigans, unpack Old timers day and review all results. Big week for the club also as we review the McBain Shield match at home. 

A special episode this week. Hope is in charge!! After bugging Hope to host a pod for weeks she has given as a nod to Women + Girls in Rugby Month and she does a great job. The surprises don't stop here, the long awaited return of Hack is also here. A lot of sport to unpack from the previous week. We also look forward to one of the biggest dates on the calendar, Old Timers Day. 

Two weeks since the last episode there is a lot to unpack, JR's 100th. 2 rounds of games to review and discuss. The crew discuss a few players you could build a season around and why. Fridge goes too far with his jokes again. A couple of controversial Gear Grinders and your weekly review of local rugby and other sports. We also look forward to this weeks games for the Villagers as well as another milestone game for Carne Green bringing up his 100th game.

It's a loose Pod this week. Missing matua Ezra the crew of Hope, Euge and Fridge go off the rails. We discuss the Ponies getting off to a great start, Prems going back to back and also how good it was to see the Rec full with Colts, Prem Reserves and 85's also playing at home.   As usual the team review the weekend of local club rugby, Super Rugby, NRL, NBA and delve in the the random question generator again.   Enjoy!!

Team of 4 is back as Huge Euge returns. The team cast their eye over a great first round win for the premiers. Random questions generator shows it's face again. Transmission Gully sparks some interesting convo and as usual the break down of your weekly sports. Plus a preview of all Villagers in action this coming weekend.

After a couple of weeks off the gang is back again reviewing the recent preseason games as well as looking forward to the Prems and Ponies round 1 clashes. Food is always a favourite talking point and the crew don't disappoint. Fridge goes in to bat for comedians and We go through memory lane on what we miss from childhood - Hope about memories of Flaxmere and Ez with the mean streets of Petone

New panel alert!!! Huge Euge Smith and Flaxmere local Hope Hakopa are both serving a week suspension. Standing in, Si'u Anae makes a shaky return and Hurricane 288 Logan Henry joins the panel and bring the mana. All your usual reviews, Fridge get's excited about Fish n Chips, we go over board on Gear Grinders again and Logan gives us his thoughts around his rapid rugby journey over the last couple of year.

A lot to catch up on this episode. The crew remember a few sporting legends and Fridge continues to struggle in the weekly Quiz. Huge Euge jumps off the Warriors bandwagon and Ezra has written a book on gear grinders. Hope fills us in on the recent Maori coaching course she attended.

Offseason finale! The team give out our annual awards for 2021 as we build to Prizegiving on 30 Oct. Some ordinary facts and sub par dad jokes. We cover footy from the weekend and discuss Moana Pasifika's new signings. Brought to you by Hell Pizza! www.hellpizza.co.nz 0800 666 111

Fridge is battling after a big weekend in the Mount, Hope on her coaching debut, We cover NPC, FPC finals, NFL and the usual stuff. Brought to you by Hell PIzza Petone and Lower Hutt!

The crew break down the AB's first loss of the Championship. Ezra comes into the studio frothing after the Panther nail biter of a Grand final. Fridge gives you that Dad joke goodness and how would you be if social media goes down long term gets the team thinking. Brought to you by Hell PIzza            

Some breaking news, Petone premier coaching appointments for 2022. We dissect the Springboks box fest, Which all blacks make the cut for AB's v SA 2.0. NRL grand final Time, Ezra is freaking out, will it be the Rabbits or the Riff on Sunday night? Hacks Facts and some dad jokes with fridge! Brought to you by Hell Pizza

We cover our Villagers on the domestic stage. Rugby championship banter, Springboks in dire straights, are Straya back? All Blacks tame Pumas, pick 'A' squad for 100th test v South Africa. Politics and sport, Black caps pull out of Pakistan tour amid serious threat. Quiz, facts and more! Brought to you by Hell pizza hellpizza.co.nz

All Blacks's chat, with a raft of changes we talk about taking on the Pumas 2.0. Touch on Quade Coopers comeback. NRL, Storm too good, the panthers hit a snag to their near road to the Grand final. Quick NFL summary. WOAP burger Chat and we go through the graveyard of old Wellington rugby clubs. Brought to you by Hell Pizza hellpizza.co.nz

The team are back and back to lvl 2. We reminisce about how we kept busy during lockdown. We breakdown the 3 nil ABs Bledisloe clean sweep and how Dave Rennie might be able to fix the poor Aussies. Hope puts together a difficult quiz and leaves early. Get your tips on the NRL playoffs with a bit of impromptu music talk to finish.

Some lockdown chat, Ez buying up all the yeast in Wellington, Bubble foods and takeaways we miss, junior footy cancelled, NPC PFC on hold, Quiz, Facts and who is in the running for the treats at Prize giving? Brought to you by hell pizza

Ezra hosts in our final pod for the season. Quick disclaimer from Hack after a few complaints. We cover the Hardham cup final. Some Olympics chat. We look forward to the PRFC u85's first game this Saturday against Poneke. Listener prize to be won! If you have any feedback or complaints please send them to media@petonerugby.com. Brought to you by www.Hellpizza.co.nz 

The old timers of Euge, Ez and Fridge hold it down this week. They preview this weeks Hardham Cup clash with Poneke and the remaining Prem Reserve games. Fridge comes in from left field with a Disney / Pixar quiz. Not too many pods left in 2021 as we count down to the off season. Brought to you by Hellpizza.co.nz

Hack, Ez and Hope discuss the Colts heartbreak from the weekend and the massive night the lads had at the clubrooms. The Prems move a step closer to the hardham final. Farah palmer cup update from Hope. What is going on at Wellington rugby? Quick quiz and a few facts. Brought to you by Hell Pizza! hellpizza.co.nz

This week the team delve into all the club and international results from the weekend. We discuss the Prems tough loss and the Colts making their final. Fridge steps in with some average facts for absent Hack. We revisit the player eligibility saga for pacific players and preview the coming weekends game. The panel albeit a bit short welcome guest panelist La Winitana. Brought to you by Hellpizza.co.nz

Playoffs time! We discuss the upcoming matches as prems and colts head into knockout footy. We cover the recent internationals, is a 102-0 hiding good for the game? We highlight the many Villagers playing rep footy and check in to see what's grinding fridges gears. Hack puts the panel through a quick quiz and we put up another prayer in gambling corner.