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Each week Scotty Stevenson and a guest discuss all the winners, losers and the weekly drama that is rugby in New Zealand. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Season 4 Episode 21: Was the Super Rugby final boring? And we say farewell to the podfather

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 24:32


    The Short Ball is back with Ali and Sumo, who can't seem to agree on whether the Super Rugby final was a good game. They talk bad timezones and ping-pong balls, and it's a very sad farewell to the podfather, Scotty Stevenson, as he departs the Short Ball. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 20: Greeting some fresh faces on the new All Black's squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 32:07


    The boys are back after a short hiatus to yarn about the Super Rugby final, do the Jaguares have a chance against a dominant Crusaders side? What do they think about the new All Blacks selections? And Producer Alice crashes the pod with a tale of what she got up to this weekend. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 19: Could the Highlanders be in with a chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 34:15


    This week on The Short Ball: why is the Blue's season always next year? Are the Highlanders in with a chance at Super Rugby victory? And Ali dishes the yarns on Dan Carter's ab committee. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 18: Australian rugby's one-man problem, and Ali's application for NZR boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 31:24


    Scotty and Ali are back to yarn all things rugby, this week: Who has a chance at winning Super Rugby gold? What would Ali do if he was made NZR CEO? And a sad farewell to producer Tina, who has a final message for The Short Ball fans. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 17: Razor Robinson on whether the Crusaders' can bring back their mojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 36:00


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all things rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.We're back in the studio after another great round of footy, this week producer Alice has come to save the day as well as out special guest caller Scotty Robinson. For all your rugby needs listen in. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 16: With new positions comes new responsibilities

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 24:23


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all things rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.This episode we have more laughs with the lads, we get an inside of sleep over host Ali Williams as well as some tips and tricks so you too can have a hit sleep over. Find out where the ALF have taken there next game and our predictions for the next round. Listen in for all things short ball. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 15: We could learn from school rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 31:33


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all things rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.This week the lads are in the studio with a grumpy producer Tina but thankfully Scotty and Ali are here to share some crazy stories and laughs.This episode we chat about The Crusaders players accused of homophobia at Mc Donalds and Ali's go to order while we're at it, we talk assistant referees and how giving them actual jobs would help everyone, more Macas talk before we get into some defamation and our round predictions. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 14: 48 hour celebration challenge in your full kit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 32:35


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all things rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.This episode The Short Ball team are up in the studio with a change of pace this morning, full of energy the lads chat about flying to Ibiza, partying with Lional Richie as well as a challenge for a full kit celebration? Ali takes us down memory lane to his school boy days as the lads talk about the big Grammar and Kings game coming up, along with our usual round predictions and a whole lot more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 13 whats the problem with Golden point

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2019 29:31


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all thing rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.Scotty and Ali are back in the studio to talk big super rugby issues. This episode the new rugby setting in our secondary schools to bring up all our younger superstars that might have been lost within the weight restricted grades, as well as creating that space for players to flourish. Scotty Might have just made up an amazing draw breaking rule and whats the problem with Golden Point, along with whats coming up in the forth coming round and much more. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 episode 12 Tricks of the trade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 36:09


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all thing rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.In today's episode Scotty brings in his good mate James to chat about the game behind the scenes, how social media has impacted sports everywhere and of course the up and coming round. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 11 Is Super Rugby redefining the code?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 28:58


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all thing rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson and Ali Williams.In today's episode Scotty and Ali ask whether Super Rugby should be sticking to tradition, they discuss the woes of Damian McKenzie, and what went on at Scotty's hometown Easter carnival? Listen in for your weekly rugby podcast here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 10 What is Folau doing and whos an owl

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2019 29:11


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all thing rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson, Mils Muliaina and Ali Williams.In today's episode the lad Scotty and Ali get down into the nitty gritty about Israel Folau using his platform to talk about his beliefs, Ali starts naming people as animals and do you know the story of Hamilton? along with all your rugby news.Listen in for your weekly rugby podcast here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 9 A lonely host and a broken foot

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 31:30


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks all thing rugby, hosted by Scotty Stevenson, Mils Muliaina and Ali Williams.In todays episode both Mils and Ali have flaked out on our old mate Scotty leaving him all alone in the studio but fear not as we have special guests to fill the void the lads have left. Joining us on the short ball today Jason Ryan as Assistant Forwards Coach for Crusaders, Marty Banks from the Highlanders and James Parsons veteran Blues hooker.Listen in for your weekly rugby podcast here. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 8: Blues bring the heat, Ali's back and Mil's is in a pink jumper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 46:11


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues.Today we have all threes lads in the studio ready to talk the round just gone, the blues winning, Ali fired up about making calendar updates while Mils sits in a pink jumper and scotty hitting the boys with some hard questions about passing down their jerseys.For all that and more listen in to The Short Ball Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Theres a new rule and the teams just stepped up

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 31:57


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues.This week we miss Ali Williams, Mils and Scotty discuss the new 50/22 rule and how it will affect the game as well as all the usual round talk. With a extra of Mils drugging Scotty on the plane. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 6: The Blues bring hope for New Zealand Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2019 35:14


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues.This episode, when rugby has felt almost irrelevant to the tragic events in Christchurch, Scotty and Mills discuss the effect they've had on New Zealand. The team discuss the debate around the history of the Crusaders name and calls to change in light of the events. And they pay tribute to Warren Gatland. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 5: The Blues bring hope for New Zealand Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 39:19


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues. This Episode Scotty, Mills and Ali talk about the round 5 and all its glory, the Blues winning and what teams need to be doing with their game, Ali thinks he's a couch and everything is going down in this round to come! Keep up with the boys and listen in. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 4: The crew is back and we want the game to grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2019 38:26


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues. In this episode Scotty, Mils and Ali discuss the issues of Rugby as a sport and what we want to happen to change the way we look at it. They talk the Rugby World Cup that's being held in Japan and bad scrums. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 3: the proposed new World League and what it means for Pacific Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 43:32


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and rugby issues. In this episode Scotty and Mils discuss the backlash to World Rugby's global league and what it means for Pacific Nations with New Zealand Rugby Players Association boss Rob Nichol. The team also pays tribute to Blues prop Mike Tamoaieta who at just 23 died suddenly. Join us in another great episode of The Short Ball. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 2: Spirit of the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 38:08


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a rugby pass podcast that talks sport, players and Rugby issues.This episode Scotty and Mils are finally back in the studio to kick off round one of Super Rugby, the boys talk the red card call, whose job is it to clear up confusion in the game and the comments made about Julian Savea as well as picks for the next round.Stay tuned for more of your favourite rugby podcast right here! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation : Melodie Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 29:26


    In conversation is a small pod cast recording where we take our time to chat with a few of the people who make up New Zealand's national game. In this pod we talk to none other than Melodie Robinson, New Zealand sports journalist and presenter, and former international rugby union player for the New Zealand women's national rugby union team. She played 18 tests for the New Zealand women's team, the Black Ferns, from 1996 to 2002. Robinson won two world cups in that time, playing blindside or openside flanker. She also represented New Zealand in sevens at the Hong Kong 7s and Japan 7s. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 4 Episode 1: We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 27:14


    And we're back in the studio making magic for the first episode of The Short Ball for 2019!In this episode, we join Scotty as well as head coach of the Blues Leon MacDonald, Scott Robertson head coach for the Crusaders & coach Tabai Matson for the Chiefs about the upcoming games this weekend, the colonisation of this years coaching staff and what we can expect from this season of footy. Join us in another great episode of The Short Ball.   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation : Richard Turner

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2019 31:04


    Before the season kicks off and we get back into the Shortball we have a small Rugbypass podcast, In conversation where we take our time to chat to a few of the people who make up New Zealand's national game. Today we talk to All Black and tv personal Richard Turner. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation : Craig Innes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 28:30


    Before the season kicks off and we get back into the Shortball we have a small Rugbypass podcast, In conversation where we take our time to chat to a few of the people who make up New Zealand's national game. Today we talk to player agent and former All Black Craig Innes Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In conversation : Bryan Willams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 23:22


    Before the season kicks off and we get back into the Shortball we have a small Rugbypass podcast, In conversation where we take our time to chat to a few of the people who make up New Zealand's national game. Today we talk to none other than Sir Bryan Williams. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 45 - Scotty, Mils & our mate Ali Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2018 45:12


    On this last episode of The Short Ball for 2018 our boy Scotty is back in the studio with Mils and a special guest Ali Williams. They chat about All Blacks and where their headed, Ali living with McCaw, bringing back respect for Rugby as a sport and much much more! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 44 - All Blacks and pie talk pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 33:59


    Scotty's still away so Mils Muliaina is again joined by James McOnie. This week they discuss the All Black loss to Ireland on the weekend and unpick the New Zealand public's response when things don't lean in their favour. They also resume their pie chat with an intense focus on fillings and pastry. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 43 - Mils, James and zero car parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 35:56


    With Scotty away, the man himself James Maconie joins Mils in an epic break down of the All Blacks and England game as well as the Black Ferns, we have a hot minute rant on Auckland parking and we talking nutrition! PIES, STEAK, T-BONES AND FRIES. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 42 - The non call that no ones talking about

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 41:51


    This week we chat with our boys Scotty and Mills about the upcoming test with England, South Africa and the Owen Farrell and André Esterhuizen tackle that everyone is confused about!   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 41 - Marty Banks, Glenn Moore, and a pube

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 27:26


    This episode we chat to Marty Banks who is in Japan as well as Glenn Moore over in Chicago about our girls on the field.There are some tech issues and someone's stray pube? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 40 - Sir Graham Henry pops in for a chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 52:16


    On this pod we Chat to Sir Graham Henry about his thoughts of this generations rugby players, we talk about Auckland hosting a free entry Championship match as well as rabbit holes and someone has a weak bladder! All this and more on this weeks The Short Ball. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 39 - Dalton Papali'i, Semis, finals and 51 All blacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2018 38:37


    The Short Ball is back for another week with Scotty and Mills is back!This week the Short ball team talk, the Miter10 cup semis, Farah Palmer cup finals and the All Blacks named team. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 38 - Mills away Bates saves the day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 41:43


    The Short Ball is back for another week with Scotty and guest hots Steven Bates.They talk Miter 10 Cup, westies, broken necks and this weekend's anticipated games.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 37 - Luke Brownlee's huge milestone and a special goodbye

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 37:22


    The Short Ball is back for another week with Mils and Scotty. They talk Luke Brownlee and his Buller rugby milestone, the weekend's South Africa test, and it's a sad goodbye to producer Alice as she records her last Short Ball podcast. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 36 - Sean Maloney on where AU rugby is heading

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 35:27


    Mils and Scotty talk to Australian commentator Sean Maloney about the state of Australian Rugby. They discuss the All Blacks' lineup for their match against Argentina this weekend, and why is Sumo having trouble keeping up with the Mitre 10 cup?  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 35 - "It was a miracle that South Africa won"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 43:23


    Scotty and Mils are back and on the phone to Ben Herring, the coach of Otago to talk about coaching, the Mitre 10 Cup, and the importance of having a life outside of rugby.Scotty calls the Springbok's win a 'miracle'.And the boys get into some debate over where Mils' loyalties lie.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 34 - Matthew Pearce on what the Springboks need to bring to their upcoming All Blacks clash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 37:07


    On this episode of The Short Ball Mils and Scotty get on the phone with Matthew Pearce, who sounds like he's standing in a wind tunnel but alas, it's just Wellington,Scotty gives a shout out to a Mitre10 Cup try by James Parsons that had him on the edge of his seat,and the boys have a bone to pick with producer Alice after an instagram messaging incident this weekend. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 33 - Why doesn't Argentina trust their bench?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 35:16


    Join Scotty and Mils again in the podcasting studio to chat the week in rugby. How does Argentina's hesitation to rotate players affect their game? Do the Springboks stand a chance against the Wallabies in Brisbane? And Mils the Oracle is back, this time with a prediction about a mid-life-crisis. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 32 - What experience do players get from moving overseas?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2018 30:54


    Scotty and Mils are back to chat the week in Rugby. They get Joe Royal on the phone to talk about Counties Manukau's efforts so far this Mitre 10 Cup, the Farah Palmer Cup and the immensity of the skill level of New Zealand's female players, they discuss the benefits of players getting overseas experience, and a mullet of Milsy's past is brought back to life. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 31 - Why the Black Ferns deserve better

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 27:58


    Scotty and Mils talk to Selica Winiata on the phone about the highs and lows of last weekend's test. They discuss this weekend's focuses and the off-field warm-up debacle of last Saturday that's made a lot of people angry.The All Blacks are gearing up to take on the Wallabies at Eden Park, and the boys talk about the crucial skills differences between the teams.And producer Alice saves some lives. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 30 - What does the Bledisloe Cup mean for both teams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 34:57


    Scotty and Mils are back and joined on the phone by former Wallabies' captain and rugby great George Gregan to talk all things Bledisloe Cup. The boys also chat about the Black Ferns' Laurie O'Reilly Trophy match and the huge opportunity it is for Women's rugby, and the Mitre 10 cup approaches. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 29 - An ode to the Crusaders and the 2018 Super Rugby season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2018 29:10


    Scotty and Mils look back on the Super Rugby season of 2018. They talk Crusaders' keys to success, how the other New Zealand squads delivered results, and select their 2018 Super Rugby MVPs.   Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 28 - Crusaders vs. Lions is the final we deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 29:27


    Scotty and Mils look back on the Super Rugby season as it draws to a close and discuss the matchups for this weekend's final in Christchurch. Have people underestimated the Lions and do they have any chance against the immensely strong Crusaders side? Can Swys de Bruin break-dance?And the team discuss gift-giving ettiquette as producer Alice struggles with an anniversary present. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 27 - Is home game advantage really a thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 37:24


    Scotty and Mils are back and it's all smiles after the weekend's winning performances at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.To Super Rugby, and as the semi-finals draw closer the boys pick their winners. Do the Hurricanes have a chance? Should the Lions and Warratahs hang up their kicking boots for a good old-fashioned game of bull rush?And the boys have a message for the Hurricanes. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 26 - TMOs and Assistant Referees need clearer, more consistent roles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 39:09


    Scotty is joined this week by James McOnie in the podcast studio. They talk about the weekend's super rugby clashes as the final looms near, SANZAR's recent discussions about the role of the TMO, and Scotty thinks concussion still isn't being taken seriously. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 25 - What's got Scotty so fired up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 33:01


    Scotty and Mils join you from the podcast studio to talk about Wales' new appointment, their picks for the last round of the regular Super Rugby season, and something's ignited a fire in Scotty – what is it that's got him so riled up? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 24 - Wyatt Crockett stadium the perfect tribute to a legend of rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 33:12


    Scotty is back after a flat tyre? a burnt turkey? meant he was absent last week. He and Mils talk about the Highlanders Chiefs clash in Suva and how the Highlanders could bounce back from that against the Crusaders this weekend.They chat Wyatt Crockett and the role he's played in New Zealand rugby as he gears up for his 200th super rugby game.And Scotty lays out what's on the line this weekend as the Super Rugby tables have the potential to get a huge shake up. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 23 - James McOnie's been having dreams about Anton Lienert-Brown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 35:30


    Welcome to The Short Ball, a Rugby Pass podcast. This week we've brought James McOnie off the bench to join Mils in studio. They talk about Jackson Hemopo's first test in the black jersey, the looming farewell of Jerome Kaino from the Blues, and the Highlanders are playing the Chiefs in Suva on Saturday, who's going to come home with the win? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 22 - What will the 11 changes to the ABs squad mean this weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 31:35


    Scotty and Mils are back with more commentary on the week in rugby. They chat about the red card awarded to Benjamin Fall on Saturday, was it fair? Their thoughts on the 11 changes made to the All Blacks team facing France this weekend. And they look around the world at the international competitions, who do the boys think will take out the AU vs. IRE series? Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 21 - Were the French robbed on the weekend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 34:31


    Scotty and Mils are back, but in a shiny new studio this time. They get Ali Williams on the phone to discuss Saturday's test, talk the newfound fire in the Aussies, and discuss how the ABs are looking as we get closer to the second French test in Wellington this weekend. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 - Episode 20 - "You can never count a French team out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 35:17


    Mils and Scotty join you from the rickety podcast studio one last time before The Short Ball gets a shiny new home.This week they're here to discuss the past week in Super Rugby, including whether the Blues can rebuild their reputation and another loss for the Hurricanes. Producer Alice lets you in on the best vegetarian McDonald's order, and they of course focus their gaze on what they're expecting in the upcoming French test this Saturday at Eden Park. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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