The COUNTER RUCK

The usos from the WesWes Network, Stace and Joey discuss Round 12 results in Super Rugby Pacific, including the Blues' must-win match against the Western Force. Then the boys look ahead and preview upcoming matches for Round 13.

The Usos from the WesWes Network, Stace, Roger, and Joey, react to all the Super Rugby Pacific matches in Round 11 (1:29), including the Blues losing to the Reds and the Crusaders' domination of the Highlanders. Then the boys look into this weekend and preview Round 12. (48:29) Then, the boys predict the All Blacks selections of the Forwards from 1 to 8. (1:30:20) Lastly, the boys give final thoughts, and Roger gives tribute to Grant Kopua, a Waitemata Rugby stalwart who recently passed away Roger also reads a tribute from the Waitemata Rugby Facebook page.

The Usos from the WesWes Network Stace, Rog and Joey discuss Round 8 of Super Rugby Pacific and review matches to be played this week including Moana Pasifika and The Blues. Joey gives a good reason why the Blues will defend their championship title. Then the boys each give their picks for All Blacks Backline selections.

The Usos from the WesWes Network Stacey and Joey discuss and review Round 5 Super Rugby Pacific matches on the weekend. The Hurricanes getting just their second win of the season at the Highlanders, the Blues losing to the top-of-the-table Chiefs and discuss what is wrong with the Blues and if they can go back to back this season, and the might of Crusaders Rugby. Then theusos preview the matches this week in Round 6 of Super Rugby and give their predictions. Lastly the boys pick a multi on TAB..

The usos from the WesWes Network Stace, Roger, and Joey start the pod with predictions for this year's Super Rugby (2:28) and then get into  Round 1 results of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season and give takes on which team surprised and which team disappointed. (5:18) Then the usos discuss the evolution of the rugby prop. (1:04:01)  Then the boys give their picks for round 2 (1:16:35), and give updates on the Super Rugby Player of the Year points, (1:41:45) Then they talk about the recent sponsorship deal gone sour with Ineos and NZR (1:46:05)

The usos from the WesWes Network Stacey and Joey are back for the new year to discuss the new season of Super Rugby Pacific. The boys go through each NZ Super Franchise and break down who's in and who's out and how they will fair during the season. Also, the boys give predictions at the end and betting tips for TAB.

In this episode of the Counter-Ruck podcast, The usos from the WesWes Network Stacey and Simon discuss the recent Springboks vs All Blacks game and analyze the performance of both teams. They highlight the All Blacks' struggles in closing out games and the lack of depth in key positions, particularly at fly-half. They also discuss the importance of blooding new players and the need for a cool, calm first five. The conversation touches on the atmosphere at South African games compared to New Zealand games and the decline in interest in rugby union in New Zealand. Overall, they remain optimistic about the All Blacks' future and look forward to the upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests.

The WesWes Networks Stacey and Joey are back for 2024 and give their opinions on each of the New Zealand Super Rugby team's chances to take out this year's championship. The boys also touch on the Australian teams and talk about the recent NZ Herald listing the all-time great Super Rugby 1st 15 for each franchise. For more WesWes Network podcasts go here: https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey discuss the winners of the World Rugby Awards, and then give their Rugby predictions for 2024, Who Will be the All Blacks captain next year? Then the boys discuss how new All Blacks coach Scott Robertson will go next year. Finally, the boys discuss Auckland club rugby and Manukau Rovers coach Doug Sanft moving to Marist. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey discuss the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks and talk about the controversial officiating by way of the TMO. Then the boys discuss All Blacks coach Ian Foster, his legacy, and whats next for him. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

Join the WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey as they discuss the Rugby World Cup Semi-Finals and the loses to Argentina and England, then the boys discuss this weekend's Grand Final between the Springboks and the All Blacks and give their predictions. Then the boys discuss the World Rugby announcements for a new Nations Championship competition starting in 2026 and a new Pacific Nations Cup competition starting next year. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Roger, and Joey talk about how exciting and often tense the Rugby World Cup Quarter Finals were and review each match. The boys also assess the campaign of Manu Samoa and their exit from the World Cup and look to the future. All this and this weeks Semi-Final previews For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey talk about the 2023 Rugby World Cup and Manu Samoa. Can Samoa get out of their pool and make the Quarter Finals? The boys also discuss if there be a major upset in the pool rounds of the Rugby World Cup. And finally, the boys discuss looking forward to this weekend's round of pool matches as we head into the second weekend of games. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The 2023 Rugby World Cup is here and the WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey discuss the shocking loss to the All Blacks from the host nation France in the first match of the Tournament.  Then the boys talk about the heartbreaking loss to Fiji when they played Wales and the 50/50 calls from the ref.  All this and more World Cup Previews and thoughts. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey discuss each of the Pools in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the build-up to the first match of the Tournament All Blacks vs. France - PART 2 OF 2 For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey, Roger, and Joey discuss each of the Pools in the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the build-up to the first match of the Tournament All Blacks vs. France - PART 1 OF 2 For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace and Joey discuss the comments they received from social media regarding the bias of Auckland Rugby Union selections. Then the boys discuss the All Blacks squad named for the Rugby World Cup and then talk about the notable omissions from the Springboks and Wallabies squads. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace and Joey give shoutouts and responses to comments made on The Counter Ruck YouTube videos from the last episode. Then the boys talk about the weekend's All Blacks vs Wallabies Bledisloe Test. The Auckland Rugby selection process and how it seems politics gets in the way and then the boys also discuss the start of the NPC and give predictions and previews of New Zealand's domestic rugby competition For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Joey, and Roger continue their discussion on the All Blacks and their World Cup predictions. The boys also talk about Eddie Jones and the Wallabies' preparations and then Roger and Joey give insight into this weekend's Auckland Club Rugby Finals For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Joey, and Roger discuss the All Blacks' win against the Springboks last weekend and then discuss how much of the win is attributed to Foster or his new Assistant Coaches. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Joey, Sale and Rog discuss who  will win the Super Rugby Pacific competition and go through the matches in the 2nd round of the competition before discussing the latest debacle that is Ian Foster vs NZR and Scott Robertson. For more WesWes Network podcasts click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/weswesnetwork --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace is joined by Roger and Joey to talk about the announcement that Ian Foster will be Head Coach of the All Blacks until after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. They also talk about the recent news report of Auckland and Manu Samoa International Brenton Helluer quitting club rugby because of Auckland Rugby Union's unwillingness to protect players after being knocked unconscious in a recent match by what he alleges was a deliberate knee to his head. The boys then discuss Former Australia sevens star Ellia Green who has revealed his transition to transgender male during a transphobia and homophobia summit at Ottawa, Canada. All this and more on this action-packed episode of the COUNTER RUCK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Roger, and Joey talk about the All Blacks losing the Steinlager Series to Ireland and discuss whether All Blacks coach Ian Foster should be replaced or stay for the Rugby World Cup next year in France. The boys also talk about Manu Samoa winning the Pacific Nations Competition and if they will be a force in the upcoming Rugby World Cup. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace, Joey, and Roger discuss the Super Rugby Pacific Final, and the Crusaders being crowned 2022 Champions. They talk about what went wrong for the Blues. They also have thoughts on Australia Rugby boss Hamish McLennan's comments on threatening to leave the Super Rugby competition and going on their own. All this and more on The Counter Ruck --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stacey talks to Roger, Joey, and Sale about the latest in Rugby Union from around New Zealand and the Pacific. In this episode, the boys discuss the All Blacks named in the 2022 June tests squad, give their opinions on who missed out and should have been there, and name players that were picked. then the boys talk about the Super Rugby Final and give their predictions on who will win The Blues or the Crusaders. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Network's Stace talks with Roger about the latest in Rugby across New Zealand, Australia, and the World. In this episode, they discuss Moana Pasifika's first-ever Super Rugby win over the Hurricanes and talk about that head collision yellow card to Moana Pasifika center Levi Aumua. The boys talk about the Super Rugby Aupiki Champion Chiefs and Roger reports on 6 Nations results in the Northern Hemisphere. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The Counter Ruck is back for 2022 and the WesWes Network's Stace talks to Chiefs number one fan Roger about the first 2 rounds of the new and improved Super Rugby Pacific competition and give their opinions on how Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika are progressing (3:50) they talk about the delayed start to the woman's Super Rugby Aupiki competition and the impact it will have on the Black Ferns national team (27:18) and then the boys round off the podcast with a tribute to the recently departed legends of the game Va'aiga Tuigamala and Joeli Vidiri (35:45) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace is joined by Roger and Joey to discuss the latest in Rugby Union. In today's episode, they discuss the 4 finalists for the Bunnings NPC competition and stand-out players. They discuss the All Blacks loss to Ireland and give their opinions on All Blacks coach Ian Foster. They discuss the nominees for the World Rugby Player of the Year award and the eligibility rules coming under review again and Joey talks about the Rassie Erasmus debacle. All This and more on the COUNTER RUCK. Become a Patron and help the WesWes Network grow our content, hit the support button on our website: https://www.weswesnet.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Network's Stacey along with Roger and the host of the Loud and Brown podcast Sale Keresoma reminisce past Manu Samoa teams and pay tribute to the 1991 Rugby World Cup team that beat Wales in pool play to advance to the quarter finals for the first time. Was that the best ever Manu team, the best ever moment in rugby for the Manu? What went wrong after that? Why didn't the Manu go on to become a genuine Tier 1 nation after that? Will Moana Pasifika make a difference? The Boys discuss these questions and more on this special episode of the Counter Ruck --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The WesWes Networks Stace hosts the show with Joey and Roger to talk about the latest Moana Pasifika news where it was announced the franchise has signed 30 players names unknown at this time to play under coach Aaron Mauger. The boys also discuss the 2nd week of the Rugby Championship matches between the Springboks vs Wallabies and All Blacks vs Los Pumas. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Roger kicks off the episode with a preview of the teams in this years NPC Competition, Stace then helps Roger discuss the Rugby Sevens at the Olympics, the upcoming Bledisloe Cup and they also touch on the British Irish Lions vs Springboks test. All this and a little bit more on The Counter Ruck A Rugby Podcast from a Polynesian perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stacey and Joey are joined by former Hurricanes First Five Eighth and fellow podcaster James Marshall on the show to talk about his podcast "What A Lad" (2:05) and to help review last weekend's matches which kicked off Round 1 of the first Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. (5:55) The boys also discuss Damian McKenzie's likely jersey number for the All Blacks this year (23:50) and Kieran Reads announced retirement. (28:00) All this and more on this episode of THE COUNTER RUCK. Listen to James Marshall's podcast "What A Lad" on Spotify here: https://spoti.fi/3eSBj6r --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace is joined by Joey and briefly Roger (technical difficulties) on the podcast to talk about the weekend that was of Rugby and Rugby news in Aotearoa and Australia.  The boys give thoughts on the Kanaloa interview with Tracy Atiga last week (1:34), they talk about the Chiefs losing to the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Aotearoa Final (14:50), they discuss the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman starting this weekend and the new rules, they talk about Argentine Rugby Player Pablo Matera joining the Crusaders for the 2022 Season (45:00) and the Lions are named for the Tour of South Africa (1:03:14) All this and more in this action-packed episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace talks to Kanaloa Rugby CEO Tracy Atiga about recent developments with Moana Pasifika and Fiji Dura entering the Super Rugby Competition and Kanaloa Rugby's struggle with NZR to bid for a place in Super Rugby. Tracy gives insight into the origins of Kanaloa as a company and reasons for detaching from Major League Rugby in the USA. All this and more in this special episode of the Counter Ruck. Kanaloa Rugby Website: https://www.kanaloahi.com/ Kanaloa Rugby Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KanaloaHi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace and Joey discuss the weekend's Super Rugby games. The Blues are eliminated from title contention, falling to the Crusaders who have now recovered their championship pedigree. Damian McKenzie sends the Chiefs to the Finals and the boys discuss the recent announcement of the Moana Pasifika expansion team in the Super Rugby and question how this team will benefit the Pacific Island nations it represents. All this and more on this episode of the COUNTER RUCK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stacey is joined with The Pitch podcast host Joey Nanai and they discuss Stuff NZ's list for the most influential Rugby Player in the world. The boys review the weekend's Super Rugby matches which resulted in 2 golden point wins to the Chiefs and Crusaders. They also talk about Auckland Rugby in turmoil as some key players set to move to different unions and touch on the potential Silver Lake deal with the NZR. All this and more including TAB predictions on this weeks edition of the Counter Ruck --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stacey is joined by Joey Nanai of the Pitch podcast and discusses the weekend's Super Rugby matches. The new Highlanders team defeats the Crusaders in an upset win after six Highlanders players are stood down for breaching team protocols. All Black Captain Sam Cane is injured and so the boys give a prediction to the new Captain who will indeed stand-in for the injured Cane. The Blues are back to their winning ways after a narrow match against the Hurricanes at Eden Park and finally, the boys discuss the Jonah Lomu Rugby video game. All this and TAB predictions in this action-packed podcast episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Roger is the happiest person on the podcast today as the weekend saw his beloved Chiefs win their first game of the season and of any Super Rugby Aotearoa season. On the other side of the fence Stace is drowning his sorrows on the Blues losing to the Crusaders in their most anticipated match of the season. The boys also discuss Super Rugby Australia, Club Rugby and touch abit on the 6 Nations. the WesWes Medal is also on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace is here again with Roger to talk Rugby Union and of course the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition. The boys recap the weekends Round 3 matches the Chiefs losing their straight 11th match to the defending champion Crusaders and the powerful Blues beating the Highlanders setting up the much anticipated top of the table clash between the two Super Rugby titans the Crusaders and Blues this Sunday afternoon at the Garden of Eden. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace is joined by Back of the 135 co-host Cam and discuss the Highlanders comeback win against the Chiefs who suffer their 10th consecutive loss. The boys dive into the Rocky Soliola Cup which is the name of their rugby fantasy league and discuss how their fantasy teams are doing and what players to watch out for. Finally, the boys figure out if there is in fact a G.O.A.T. of all Rugby Union, is it Dan Carter? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace is joined by the uso Sale and discuss Round 1 of the Super Rugby Aotearoa season. Sale gives his predictions for the champion and wooden spooner for this year and the boys put on more bets on the TAB for this weekends Round 2 matches. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

The Counter Ruck is back for the 2021 Rugby season. Stace and Roger are in the WesWes Studios for this episode as they talk about each of the New Zealand Super Rugby Franchises and their chances in winning the Tū Kōtahi Aotearoa trophy. They also discuss the new Super Rugby rules introduced this year which are the Goal Line Drop-Out and Captains Referral. Also on the episode the boys talk about a new segment on the podcast and predictions for the year.... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace, Roger, Joey and Sale jump on the final Counter Ruck episode for the year 2020. The boys talk about the weekends match between the All Blacks and Argentina with the All Blacks coming away with a win. The boys look at the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership final between Tasman Makos and Auckland....Thats it for 2020, The Counter Ruck will be back next year for the start of the Super Rugby Season, God Bless and Merry Christmas...safe holidays. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace, Roger and Joey review the weekends Mitre 10 Cup semi-finals matches and preview this weekends finals and make their TAB predictions. They discuss the end of the Tri-Nations competition for 2020 and talk about the recent Sam Cane comments causing controversy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stacey and Joey break down the weekends Tri-Nations match between the All Blacks and Argentina, The Mitre 10 Cup heads into finals footy and they give an update on the Kanaloa Rugby vs New Zealand Rugby debacle. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace, Roger and Joey discuss the Wallabies win against the All Blacks in the weekend. Argentina is next up to face the All Blacks and Wallabies for the Tri-Nations Cup and the boys talk about the latest with the Kalanoa and Moana Pasifika Rugby Teams --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace, Joey, Roger, Sale and Danny review the All Blacks victory over the Wallabies in the weekend to retain the Bledisloe Cup, they discuss why Auckland Rugby is at the top of the Mitre 10 Cup Premiership table and Canterbury is at the bottom, and the boys also question Stacey's choice for the 3rd all-time greatest Lock in the history of Rugby....Alyn Wyn Jones. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stacey, Joey and Roger are on video call to chat about the greatest Rugby players of Niue descent, they talk about the 2nd Bledisloe Test between the All Blacks and Wallabies, then they give there picks for Mitre 10 Cup winners this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace, Roger, Sale and Joey discuss the recent Pacific Island Super Rugby Team bid rejected by New Zealand Rugby and they also talk about the new Auckland Super Club Rugby Under 21 Championship which kicked off Thursday last week. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace is joined by Roger and Sale as they breakdown the 1st Bledisloe test match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies. The match ended as a 16 all draw and the Counter Ruck boys give their opinions on the game. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message

Stace and Roger bring you their opinions and insight into the weeks latest Rugby news and topics. Because its Maori Language week they give mention to the great Maori All Blacks, they discuss the Australian Super Rugby final, Taranaki winning the Ranfurly Shield, The Pasifika Rugby bid and Stacey's TAB Account tip of the week for the upcoming Round 3 Mitre 10 Cup matches. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecounterruck/message