The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast

On this weeks episode we are joined by Samantha Lovett (@samloverugby) who is a a freelance digital content creator specializing in enhancing the global appeal of rugby through engaging and innovative content. She has worked with World Rugby, Guinness Six Nations, LA Sevens, etc and she is taking her talents to the Women's Rugby World Cup. We pick her brain about content creation with rugby, everything thats going on in the 7's world and hope to make the game more appealing to the traditional US sports fan.

On this weeks episode we have on old friend join the show to chat about:Our starting Wallabies XV (is Noah & Joseph are out due to injury)IRFU scrapping their 7's programANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to seeSuper Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks

On this weeks episode, Jeremy Lardner (Dua Moana Podcast) joins us to chat about:Moana Pasifika The Pacific Nations CupThe British & Irish Lions Squad

Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific did not disappoint...and we have a lot of things to chat about!! Our show will feature: Lightning Quick Recap - Round 1Tj & Guest James Tesoriero (Rugby Director for St Aloysius'​ College & former Randwick Colts Program and Pathways Manager) chat about: 1st half segment - Aussie team clean sweep in RD1 2nd half segment - Player of the year award Bonus Point segment - How the bench is used in the modern game.

Super Rugby Pacific has returned and so has TBP for 2025. We chat with Joe Basser (former Melbourne Rebels Academy, Rugby New York & Anthem RC player) and got his opinion on:Biggest signings in the offseasonOur top 4 teams for this seasonSuper Rugby Fantasy picks for round 1

The Razor Era is officially here!! I catch up with Tevita in Santa Barbara so we can chat about: All Blacks in 2024 & the pecking order Missing Players (Snubs OR Valid??) Upcoming Games

On this weeks episode, we catch up with Jason Emery who brings a wealth of experience skill. We get to learn about Jason's career, his move to LA and his thoughts about the double header game this weekend: USA vs Canada (Womens) RFCLA vs Freejacks

Welcome to the first episode of the RFCLA (Major League Rugby) Fan Podcast. This segment is to bring more news & local content for the passionate LA Rugby fans as well as bring more awareness about our professional team. Tune in and we catch up with Dane Zander (formerly w/ Queensland Reds) to chat about his career, moving to LA & their first home game as an organization (following the HSBC 7's LA stop at Dignity Health).

We are back for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season and starting the year off strong. We get to catch up with 2 time Best Pacific R&B/Soul Artist winner (Pacific Music Awards) & die hard Hurricanes fan - Sam V. We get Sam's thoughts on the kiwi teams in the upcoming season as well as who he thinks the big bolters of season are going to be.

On this weeks episode we got to catch up with Head Coach of the New York Iron Workers (Major League Rugby) - James Semple. James has both a strong playing (Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Utah Warriors) & coaching background (Waikato Women, Auckland Blues, Utah Warriors, New York) & he's taken on the challenge of leading this New York team to back to back championship glory. We got to chat to James about how he got started in coaching, his experience in the MLR, Super Rugby & who he thinks should be given the #10 jersey for the All Blacks.

Ok everyone, strap yourselves in because on this week's episode we chat all about: - Brad Thorne leaving the QLD Reds - RTS heading back to the Warriors (NRL) - The Chiefs remaining undefeated - Super W Semi Finals

On this weeks episode we got to catch up with current Black Ferns & Waitomo Chiefs Manawa player - Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu. Arihiana is one of the few players lucky enough to be contracted with the NZR for the 2023 season and she gave us an amazing insight into: Counties Manukau Heat (Farah Palmer Cup) Super Rugby Aupiki (2022 champions) Black Ferns (2022 World Cup Winners) If you love women's rugby, definitely want to check out this episode.

This week we're lucky to be joined by 03 Super Rugby champion, 05 IRB 7's player of the year & true legend of game...Orene Ai'i. Rens got to chatting all about his recent reunion with the 03 Blues championship team, what he thinks about Super Rugby over the past couple of rounds & also NZR appointing Scott "Razor" Robertson as the new All Blacks coach. You don't want to miss this one.

The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast is back and we're PACKED TO THE BRIM with some amazing special guests!! Check out our first episode of the year including: Michael Mau'u (Moana Pasifika) Sione Helu (Pig Athletic Club) Josh Hyde (Northland Rugby Club) Darryl Keith (Dallas Jackals - President of the JAKL DEN) We're coming out of the gates strong for the first pod of the year...and you don't wanna miss it.

On this weeks episode, the crew are back at "Since 86" Studios to chat all about the passing of Sean Wainui, the upcoming tours for the All Blacks/Wallabies + the recent signings for the Moana Pasifika & Fijian Drua teams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The All Blacks were the victors of the Rugby Championship....but who had the most successful campaign? Tune in to hear our thoughts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After a long hiatus, the crew is back and we're ready to talk all about the MLR, the Waratahs fate under new coach Darren Coleman, the LA Giltinis & the Bledisloe Cup. Tune in at 6pm PST to listen/watch us live as we dive into all those topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week Tj, Hala & James are back to break down all the action in Super Rugby AU/Aotearoa & also talk about the first ever Super Rugby women's match between the Blues & Chiefs. What does this do to the landscape of women's rugby in New Zealand? Tune it to find out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys are back after a week off to chat everything MLR. We break down all the action from: ATL vs NOLA LA vs SD UTAH vs HOU We also chat about the former Irish captain Rory Best joining the Seawolves coaching staff. Don't miss out on this one!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU/Super Rugby Aotearoa, the firing of Rob Penney (Waratahs), Chiefs first back to back win in a while & what we think of the Wallabies squad named yesterday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Week 1 of the MLR season is in the books and we get to talking about all the action over the weekend. Plus we talk about former 7's player & Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner on his return to rugby and trying to compete for an olympic jersey. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Bonus Point is back with its MLR Rugby series talking all about the rugby in North America. We talk all about the return of the MLR in it's 4th season + the coaches and teams we like this season!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week the crew is back to talk everything Super Rugby. We talk First Nations Week (Super Rugby AU), the Chiefs losing streak & breakdown all the gameplay from both Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa. Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube for our livestreams. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join Tj & Hala as they recap Both Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Plus talk about potential dark horses in the women's world cup now that it has been postponed to March 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Super Rugby AU 2021 is now in the history books and there was some amazing action played in round. Join Tj, Hala & James for a breakdown on everything that happened in round 1 and everything to look forward to with Super Rugby Aotearoa kicking off next week!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back and our first episode of 2021 was recorded live in front of a live studio audience (aka social media). We started off with a bang talking about the MLR (ft. The Rugby Index), Super Aotearoa & Super Rugby AU. Plus our Bonus Point segment involved us selecting who we thought should be in a Rugby Championship XV if they were to face the British & Irish Lions!! Great to be back and some great content coming in 2021... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is our last episode of 2020!! On this weeks episode we have new Maori All Blacks player Matt Skipwith Garland join us to talk about the epic Māori All Blacks vs Moana Pasifika game. We also talk about the conclusion of the Tri-Nations series...and close out the year by talking about what we think about the Team of the Decade. We will see you all in 2021!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This is our second last episode for 2020!! On this weeks episode we talk about the Conclusion of the Mitre 10 Cup, the final match up between the All Blacks & The Pumas & the impact Tier 2 rugby Nations could have on the game with some little changes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Bonus Point is back again and we've got a lot to talk about!! Check out this weeks episode as we analyze the Australia vs Argentina match, who we think is going to win the Mitre 10 Cup and a great double Bonus Point segment you don't want to miss out on - - - - Maori AB's vs Moana Pasifika & Autumn Nations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not only did we get breakdown/analyze the Puma's vs All Blacks game + The Mitre 10 Cup...It's Women's Rugby Week here in the US!! We're honoring all the women involved in the game of rugby and in our Bonus Point topic, we chat about the potential of the women's game here in the US as they gear up for the 2021 World Cup. You don't want to miss out on this one!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week the dream team is back and they're all ready to talk about the rugby over the past weekend + all the breaking news regarding Super Rugby. Join our host Tj Olsen as he picks the brains of James & Hala about the Mitre 10 Cup, The final All Blacks vs Wallabies test & how much impact the red cards really have on the sport... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks episode we catch up with back to back Gallaher Shield (2018, 2019) coaches from Ponsonby rugby club in New Zealand - Peter Leulusoo & Jeff Ierome. Our host Tj Olsen get's their analysis on the Mitre 10 Cup (Auckland vs Waikato), The Bledisloe Cup decider (New Zealand vs Australia) & what it takes to coach for a club that has produced the most All Blacks in the history of New Zealand. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, our host Tj Olsen + regular analysts Cam & Walker Tice (The Rugby Index) have the privilege of interviewing the new General Manager for the LA Giltinis team - Adam Freier. Adam is a former Wallabies & Super Rugby player who has been working as an executive with the Australian Rugby Union for the better part of a decade. Tune in to hear all about Adam's plans for the new LA franchise beginning this season in the MLR and what he think of the upcoming World 10's tournament starting this weekend!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're officially in the DIRTY 30'S as this is our 30th episode of the Bonus Point. On this weeks episode, Tj is joined by our regular analysts Knovell Capote & James Tesoriero plus special guest Woods Howe (N.R.L Development Officer) to talk about all the Rugby over the weekend. Tune in to hear in depth analysis about the 2nd Bledisloe Test Match (NZ vs AUS), Rapid Recap of the Mitre 10 Cup (NZ) and a great perspective on the development pathway systems + how they differ between Rugby Union & Rugby League. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks #LastWeekInRugby episode, our host Tj Olsen is joined by rapper Knovell Capote and James Tesoriero (Head Coach of the Cal Poly Rugby Program) to break down all the rugby action over the weekend. Don't miss out on the analysis of the first Bledisloe test match (All Blacks vs Wallabies), the Mitre 10 Cup (New Zealand) & the potential of the Springboks (South Africa) not participating in the Rugby Championship!!?? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the 2021 Major League Rugby season so far away from starting, a lot of fans are having rugby withdrawals. But don't fear MLR fans, The Bonus Point is here to bring you all the latest MLR news!! Tune into our latest episode where we're joined by our friends from The Rugby Index to talk about Kanaloa's (Hawaii) status in the MLR, a potential midwest franchise, why the LA Giltinis have been so quiet & who we'd pick if we had to draft players from the newest MLR athletes!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our host Tj talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about South Africa's confirmed decision to leave Super Rugby,  Hawkes Bay getting their first win over Canterbury in 37 years & what broadcasting resources the Farah Palmer Cup & Schoolboy rugby is receiving in New Zealand (and how it could potentially be divided up more efficiently). Lot's of great debates and banter in this episode so don't miss out!!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of The Bonus Point Interview series, our host Tj Olsen catches with Manu Samoa test player & captain for Top 14's Stade Francais - Paul Alo Emile. We talk to Paul about his career in Australia (Melbourne Rebels + Western Force), his transition to France & the Top 14, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup (Japan) plus Paul gives us the scoop on all the differences between Australasian vs European rugby competition. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The dream team is back again to talk about the Super Rugby AU finals (Congratulations to the Brumbies), the Mitre 10 Cup (Game of the week is Taranaki vs Canterbury) & our thoughts on the upcoming Rugby Championship match --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - We talk about the semi final between the Reds & Rebels (Super Rugby AU), The kickoff of the Mitre 10 Cup season & who we like/dislike in the new Wallabies Squad... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this edition of the #LastWeekInRugby Podcast sponsored by the Rugby Nation & Whalebird Kombucha, your favorite kiwi (Tj Olsen) & favorite Tongan (Knovell Capote) are back to discuss the North vs South game in New Zealand, the upcoming Super Rugby AU playoff's & the All Blacks Squad selection. Full disclosure - Tj is very mad about a certain player who missed out on an All Blacks selection. Tune in to find out who... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We're back with another episode of #LastWeekInRugby and on this weeks edition we speak about the matches over the weekend, what to look forward to for the final week of the regular season (Super Rugby AU), the North vs South Game (NZ) & South Africa potentially replacing Japan in the new "Eight Nations" tournament. Don't want to miss out on this action packed episode!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, we are loaded with many amazing guests to hear their opinions on a lot of new & exciting Major League Rugby news. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen chat with Ty Braga & Rob Hammerschmidt from the Rugby Rant Podcast plus our regular guest analysts Cam Tice & Walker Tice from the Rugby Index. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

HAPPY #MAMBADAY (AKA KOBE BRYANT - RIP) today on 08/24/20. On todays episode of #LastWeekInRugby, Tj & Hala chop it all up about the NBA, their ideas for what Super Rugby as a whole should look like next season, analyze the Super Rugby AU games over the past weekend & predict our winners for this weeks. Don't miss out on this awesome episode (+ Hala's explanation about why he didn't think the Brumbies were offside when they scored their first try) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this interview our host Tj Olsen & regular guest analyst Knovell Capote talk to current hooker for the Western Force. We talk to Feleti about growing up playing rugby in Brisbane, his journey through the Australian rugby system, how he eventually joined the Western Force and the differences between Rapid Rugby & Super Rugby AU (Some of the audio has been edited due to technical difficulties).  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this episode of #LastWeekInRugby, our host Tj Olsen catches up with regular guest Knovell Capote (Rapper) to talk about everything that is going down in the world of rugby. They speak about the conclusion of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, analyze the matches over the weekend...and they name their very own North (Tj) vs South (Knovell) teams from thew squads that were announced this week. This is an action packed episode so don't miss out on this one!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our longtime friend Knovell Capote is back to help us break down what is going on in the rugby world. We talk about all the Super Rugby games over the past weekend (AU & Aotearoa), predict this weeks winners and talk about the recent outbreak in Europe & how it's going to effect the Top 14/English Premiership competitions..... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this weeks episode of our "MLR Update", Cam & Walker from The Rugby Index are back as they join our host Tj Olsen to talk about all the news in the Major League Rugby competition. Why is the LA front office so quiet? Why are players being loaned out to other teams? Will the South American players just signed to Toronto make a massive impact? All of this and more will be covered in this weeks episode.... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's edition of #LastWeekInRugby , Our host Tj Olsen talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about all the Super Rugby action over the weekend, predict this weeks winners for this weekends competition & also talk about the BIG NEWS coming out of Europe regarding the Six Nations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this week's episode...our host Tj Olsen is lucky enough to be joined by All Blacks Sevens LEGEND & current World Rugby contractor - Karl Te Nana. Karl shares stories about his career in the All Blacks Sevens, Super Rugby, NPC (now known as the Mitre 10 Cup) and how he transitioned into broadcasting. He also gives us his an insight into his favorite Sevens tournament destination and who he'd want to play with if he chucked on the boots in today's HSBC sevens....you don't want to miss out on this one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app