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Pick up the pace is a rugby union podcast hosted by All Black Super Fan and Anaru Ryall, two passionate rugby fanatics from Wainuiomata (New Zealand), who go deep in to everything rugby without taking themselves too seriously.

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  • Aug 16, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 43m AVG DURATION
  • 28 EPISODES


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Episode 28 - Neemia Tialata

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 30:57


Former All Black #1060 Neemia Tialata was one of the most feared props in rugby. He was capped 43 times for the All Blacks, played 101 games for the Hurricanes and 65 games for Wellington. He also played rugby in France for Bayonne, Toulouse, Narbonne. Neemia now runs a wine business called Deux Chevaux with his business partner Camille. Available on all major platforms click on link below. linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 27 - Christian Cullen

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 39:24


In our opinion, Christian Cullen (The Paekakariki Express) is the greatest fullback to ever play the game. He played 60 tests for the All Blacks and at the time of his retirement he was the All Blacks all-time leading try scorer. Christian also won a commonwealth games gold medal with the NZ 7s team. He also played for the Māori All Blacks and played 85 games for the Hurricanes scoring 56 tries. Available on all major platforms click on link below. linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 26 - Stacey Fluhler

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2020 28:31


Our special guest on the show this week is Black Ferns own Stacey Fluhler. She is from Rūātoki and plays for Waikato in the Farah Palmer Cup. She has won a Rugby World Cup, a Commonwealth Games gold medal and a Sevens Rugby World Cup and she is only 24 years old! She’s also just released a new book: Stacey Waaka: World Champion Rugby Player. Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 25 - Wayne 'Buck' Shelford

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 63:14


We have one of the greatest rugby players of all time on our show this week Wayne 'Buck' Shelford. He won a Rugby World Cup in 1987 and during his captaincy from 1987 to 1990, the All Blacks did not lose a single game. He is also regarded as one of the toughest rugby players to ever play the game. Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast  Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 24 - Liam Messam

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 34:06


Our special guest this week is Liam Messam. He is a 2 time commonwealth games gold medalist with the All Blacks Sevens, 2 time Super Rugby champion with the Chiefs, NPC champion with Waikato and Rugby World Cup champion with the All Blacks. He talks about life on and off the field. Tune in to hear his inspiring story. Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 23 - Bailey Mackey

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 36:45


Bailey Mackey is from Gisborne and is an award-winning producer, writer, and director. He is the former President of the Ngāti Porou East Coast rugby team and a former player of the famous 1999 side that won the NPC division 3 championship. He was recently elected on to the NZ Rugby Board. Tune in to his amazing story. Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 22 - Richard Kahui

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 45:11


Tune in to hear the amazing story of Richie Kahui....from Tokoroa to the big time! An NPC winner with Waikato, a Super Rugby double champion with the Chiefs and a world cup winner with the All Blacks. Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 21 - Paora Ratahi

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 33:46


Paora Ratahi is the Content Producer for Sky TV NZ and has produced a number of shows and documentaries about high profile rugby players and teams over the years from the Hurricanes and Warriors to Nehe Milner-Skudder, the Barrett brothers, Savea brothers, Aaron Smith, Israel Dagg, Kieran Read, TJ Perenara, and Portia Woodman - the list goes on! Available on all major platforms click on link below. https://linktr.ee/pickupthepace_podcast Intro by: https://www.instagram.com/msphantompen Music by: https://www.instagram.com/tcinthemix Enjoy the podcast and please subscribe, THANK YOU.

Episode 20 - Michael Leitch

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 24:13


Podcast WORLD EXCLUSIVE: The incredible journey of Japan rugby captain Michael Leitch.

Episode 19 - Todd Clever

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 34:19


Tune in to hear our full podcast with special guest Todd Clever, the most capped player in United States rugby union history. Todd has played at multiple World Cups and played in many countries including New Zealand where he played with the late great Jonah Lomu.

Episode 18 - Honey Hireme-Smiler

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 66:29


Honey Hireme-Smiler is a top multi-talented sports athlete and a current player of the Kiwi Ferns rugby league team. Honey has won two rugby league world cups, a rugby sevens world cup and a rugby league nines world cup. Honey is a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to rugby league and is widely considered as one of New Zealand’s greatest ever sportsperson.

Episode 17 - Wayne Smith

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 90:14


Wayne Smith nicknamed "The Professor" played 35 games, 17 of those were test matches for the All Blacks. He was head coach and spent 16 years as assistant coach of the All Blacks. Considered to be a rugby tactical genius, he has four Super Rugby titles under his belt, two for the Crusaders and two for the Chiefs. Most notable achievements are the two back to back Rugby World Cup wins in 2011 and 2015.

Episode 16 - Tyla Nathan-Wong

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 47:05


Tyla Nathan-Wong current Blacks Ferns 7's player and one of New Zealand's top athletes. Tyla was the youngest to ever be selected for the Black Ferns 7’s team when she made her debut as an 18-year-old in 2012. Tune in to hear her incredible journey.

Episode 15 - Jamie Joseph

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 49:38


Jamie Joseph is a former player for Otago, the All Blacks, Māori All Blacks and Japan and a former coach of the Wellington Lions, Māori All Blacks, Highlanders, and Sunwolves. He is coach of the Japan Brave Blossoms and famously led them to the quarterfinals at the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Tune in as we have an in depth discussion with Jamie about his family, his playing career and his stellar coaching career.

Episode 14 - Lote Tuqiri

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 66:01


Lote Tuqiri from humble beginnings coming from Namatakula village in Fiji and growing up in Brisbane Australia. In this podcast Lote shares his career stories and the transition between rugby league and rugby union. He grew up in Australia but his culture and bond with his native land Fiji holds strong. Tune in to hear the brother's amazing journey.

Episode 13 - Lance Hohaia

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2020 35:46


Lance Hohaia NZ Warrior and Kiwi League legend on the mic with pick up the pace podcast crew. Lance talks about his time growing up in Huntly, playing for the NRL and UK Super League. Lance now resides with his family in Michigan America where he coaches rugby at Davenport University who are in the premier D1A competition.

Episode 12 - Sir Steve Hansen

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 59:41


Sir Steve Hansen joins us for a very open discussion about his upbringing, family, rugby and his remarkable coaching career. One of his only interviews he has had since the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Episode 11 - Karl Te Nana

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 59:07


We speak to former NZ Sevens captain and legend Karl Te Nana about his family, his illustrious rugby career, and life after rugby as a commentator.

Episode 10 - Coronavirus Pandemic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2020 21:24


The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the whole world. Tune in as All Black Super Fan and Anaru Ryall discuss the effects this has has had on rugby and the wider sporting world.

Episode 9 - Alice Soper

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 58:09


We chat to Wellington Pride player Alice Soper about her rugby journey here in NZ and over in the UK. She gives us a special insight on the state of women's rugby as NZ prepares to host the Rugby World Cup in 2021.

Episode 8 - 7 Steps to fix Super Rugby

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 35:01


All Black Super Fan and Anaru Ryall discuss ways on improving the current Super Rugby competition. They are passionate rugby fans and want to see Super Rugby thrive, we have a few key areas where we think improvements can be made. Tune in to hear all about it and the NEW 2021 Super Rugby format. If you have any general questions you would like for us to discuss on the podcast please drop us an email at pickupthepace5014@gmail.com lesssgooo...

Episode 7 - Shenanigans in Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 32:29


The boys interview special guest Ash Murray, winner of the Back Black All Blacks supporters competition. They all share their experience of their time in Japan during the RWC. Tune in to hear all about their shenanigans.

Episode 6 - Wrapping up the RWC 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 39:10


Join the boys as they wrap up the 2019 RWC. Anaru joins in on the live feed from Fiji as the boys debrief the RWC Final, the bronze medal match and their top 5 moments of the 2019 RWC.

Episode 5 - Previewing the RWC Final....with a twist!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 27:16


In this episode the boys do a quick preview of the big RWC Final (SA vs Eng) and the bronze medal match (ABs vs Wales). There's also a fun quiz and banter with a super fan from South Africa vs a super fan from England competing for the 'Pick up the Pace' Rugby World Cup Supremacy Award!!!!

Episode 4 - Interview with special guest Ken Laban

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 42:43


In this episode the boys interview Ken Laban, Sky Sport rugby commentator. We discuss the All Blacks loss to England, Ken's story on how he became a rugby commentator, the Wales vs SA semi, Japan as the host nation and we look ahead to the huge games next weekend.

Episode 3 - Previewing the 2019 RWC semi-finals

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 26:50


Tune in for a special preview of the 2019 semi-final matches LIVE from Anaru's spare bedroom at his home in Wainuiomata

Episode 2 - Reviewing the Quarter-Finals & a special tribute to Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 31:56


We analyse all the results from last weekend's RWC quarter-finals and All Black Super Fan has a special tribute for Japan

Episode 1 - Rugby World Cup 2019 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 59:04


The inaugural Pick up the pace episode featuring special guest Michael Cheika. A deep review of the Rugby World Cup pool stage and a preview of the upcoming quarter final matches.

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