Podcasts about all blacks

For the week of the Prem Final we have reunited Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson an iconic Northampton half-back partnership, immortalised on the computer game Jonah Lomu Rugby. Joining Payno, they preview the Prem Final, debate whether Fin Smith is ready to make the England No.10 shirt his own, and relive the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the call that set up Jonny Wilkinson's famous drop goal. 00:00

Ardie Savea and Wallace Sititi are surely a lock when the All Blacks are named next week. But, our deep dive into the loose forward stats reveal a couple of surprises could be come Monday.Using ARP's Super Rugby Form Statistics Index, which feeds into our Test Selection Index, we assessed every major contender for Dave Rennie's side.Some names will surprise you.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En tête du classement depuis fin décembre, triple champion de France en titre et meilleure attaque de la saison, le Stade Toulousain démarre sa phase finale face au Racing 92 vendredi, en demi-finales du Top 14. Sur le papier, Toulouse semble être au mieux, mais ses performances en dents de scie interrogent. La machine Stade Toulousain est-elle aussi redoutable qu'avant ? Peuvent-ils être détrônés cette année ? Débat dans Crunch. Un podcast présenté par Léa Leostic, avec Maxime Raulin, Adrien Corée et Laurent Campistron.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We talk a bit of footy with the father of three All Blacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 77, we break down a massive week in rugby, starting with the Super Rugby semi-finals, the big selection calls, and how the Australian teams have fared across the season. We also look at the launch of Super Rugby Aupiki and the exciting wave of new talent coming into the competition.In the second half, we shift to the All Blacks, with Tony Brown joining the setup and Kieran Read raising questions about whether New Zealand still has the same edge and belief that defines South Africa. To finish, we get into the Barbarians squad announcement, including TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe, and Kyle Sinckler, plus what it means to see Scott Robertson back in that space.A big episode on finals rugby, national identity, and the players and teams shaping the next few weeks.

Today we were joined in studio by Rugby reporter and author Jamie Wall ahead of this weekends super rugby final match ups and around the corner of All Blacks test team selection. We get his thoughts on Bolters, First Fives, and who's taking home a super rugby title this year.

The deck is stacked with Kiwi teams rolling into the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals. The Chiefs are taking on the Crusaders in Hamilton tonight, followed by the Hurricanes and “lucky loser” Blues' clash in Wellington tomorrow. Though many believe the outcome of the tournament is predictable, NZ Rugby CEO Steve Lancaster is pushing back against the sentiment. He told Heather du Plessis-Allan this is the first time in thirty years four New Zealand teams have been in the semi-finals. “Every year it throws us something new, and this year, I actually, as an All Blacks fan, I feel pretty excited that we've got four teams in the semis.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00.00.00: What Was In Your Water Tank? 00.09.18: ESPN Reporter Kane Pitman Live From New York 00.17.27: Kane Evans + Mental Health Chat 00.21.42: Longest You've Survived In The Cold 00.32.00: Special Guests Predicting Special Things 00.39.43: All Blacks and Chief Flanker Simon Parker 00.45.22: Kieran Read Mentality Advice 00.50.20: Harden Up Parents

Un gran incendio forestal en Huelva ya ha calcinado 4000 hectáreas, con la UME trabajando y la emergencia elevada a nivel 2 debido a los cambios de viento. En el ámbito internacional, Irán y Estados Unidos se atacan mutuamente, con Washington lanzando una ofensiva aérea y Teherán drones, a pesar de las afirmaciones de Donald Trump sobre un acuerdo de paz. En España, la atención se centra en la visita del Papa León XIV a Barcelona, donde subraya la violencia contra las mujeres y la importancia del perdón y la salud mental, con una agenda que incluye la cárcel de Brians, Montserrat y la Sagrada Familia. También se abordan las investigaciones sobre presunta corrupción en el Partido Socialista, destacando el caso del exministro chavista Nervis Villalobos, quien obtiene la nacionalidad española mediante la Ley de Memoria Democrática. Finalmente, se presenta una iniciativa social en Valladolid donde los All Blacks, la selección de rugby de Nueva Zelanda, entrenan con presos, mostrando cómo ...

Missed Monday's podcast, so today we are covering off a load of sport, including:-The Warriors game against the Sharks this weekend-Haumole being dropped from NSW for Game 2 in State of Origin-Semi-finals footy in Super Rugby-Tony Brown to join the All Blacks coaching staff in 2028 -Our Football World Cup predictions.Cheers as always to the TAB & Michelob Ultra for their support.Enjoy!

What does it take to help build world champions? In Episode 64 of Leaders Getting Coffee, Bruce Cotterill sits down with David Abercrombie – former All Blacks physiotherapist, former CEO of Yachting New Zealand, and one of the people who has worked behind the scenes of some of New Zealand's greatest sporting achievements. Over a Physiotherapy career spanning more than three decades, David has treated elite athletes across rugby, sailing, basketball and Olympic sport. He was part of the All Blacks environment during one of the most successful eras in New Zealand rugby and worked alongside some of the country's most iconic sporting figures. He was on the spot for, Michael Jones injured knee, Zinzan Brooke’s famous dropped goal, and he kept Sir Peter Blake’s elbows working in San Diego. Four medals in one day’s sailing at the Rio Olympics remains a special memory. Born in Scotland and raised on Auckland's North Shore, David's journey took him from a young physiotherapist helping establish North Harbour Rugby's sports medicine programme alongside his great mate Dr John Mayhew, to becoming one of the most respected practitioners in New Zealand sport. Later, when the physical demands of physiotherapy forced an unexpected career change, he successfully reinvented himself as CEO of Yachting New Zealand, leading that organisation through 15 years of transformation and Olympic success. In the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast, David shares remarkable stories from inside the All Blacks, the America's Cup and New Zealand's Olympic sailing programme. He reflects on the pressure of elite performance, the evolution of professional sport, and how the sport of sailing is changing with the introduction of foiling, women joining men’s crews, the rise of SailGP, and the leadership lessons learned from working with some of the world's best athletes and teams. This is a conversation about far more than sport. It's about excellence, resilience, reinvention and what it really takes to perform at the highest level. If you love sports, you’ll enjoy this conversation. But it’s much more than what happens on the field or in front of the TV camera. David Abercrombie brings a genuine insight to our sporting stories and a behind the scenes glimpse into the factors behind sporting success. Leaders Getting Coffee – Episode 64 with Bruce Cotterill and David Abercrombie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Il y a un an, le Stade Français échappait de peu à la dangereuse 13e place synonyme de barrage. Mais cette saison, les Parisiens sont de retour en haut du classement, ont la deuxième meilleure attaque du Championnat, ont terminé 3e et affronteront La Rochelle dimanche pour une place en demi-finales (21h05). Alors comment le Stade Français s'est-il reconstruit ? Qu'est ce qui a changé, en coulisses et sur le terrain ? Réponses dans Crunch. Un podcast présenté par Léa Leostic, avec Maxime Raulin et Guillaume Dufy. Enregistrement : Marie-Amélie Motte.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about Tony Brown's confirmed move to the All Blacks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the impact he has had on the Springboks, and Rassie Erasmus' efforts to build depth through the inclusion of a large group of emerging players. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the KOKO Show we are serving up a ‘no guest nonsense' episode on the King's Birthday Long Weekend, and boy do we give this one the royal treatment. With Swoop stuck in Lithgow and Goit cosy in Canberra, the lads bring to the fore more bloody rugby than you can poke your little stick at. As all the Aussie Super Rugby sides have now bailed out of the competition the boys give you an in-depth rundown of all the Qualifying Finals results, we pick our semi-final winners and we hand down a little report card for each of the Aussie sides in 2026. Plus, we get stuck into a plethora of other rugby news from around the globe, we do a score check from the global footy park and we also pick our ‘Way Too Early Wallabies' starting XV. Finally, to lift the spirits amidst the Aussie Super Rugby demise the boys partake in a little regal festivity, as they play the infamous King's Birthday Quiz. So sit back, relax, spark up a durrie and put on some Shane Warne highlights (the real king), it is time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Start of the show02:28 - Swoop joins from Lithgow 05:13 - Rugby Round Up Segment - HURRICANES V BRUMBIES 10:57 - CRUSADERS V BLUES 15:08 - CHIEFS V REDS 19:30 - SEMI-FINAL PREDICTIONS 21:47 - Aussie Super Rugby report cards - Waratahs25:26 - Western Force's report card 29:07 - Brumbies' report card 30:46 - Reds' report card 33:59 - KOKO's King Quiz41:01 - Other rugby news - Aussie Sevens Win 42:50 - Andy Farrell signs on with Ireland 44:26 - Tony Brown signs on with the All Blacks in 2028 45:26 - Aussie U20's eligibility laws 49:15 - Other rugby scores 51:48 - Way Too Early Wallabies XV01:02:06 - Super W round 1 results 01:03:16 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who replaces Scott Barrett?That's the question dominating this week's ARP.With Barrett and Fabian Holland injured, the race for All Blacks locking spots is wide open. Jamie Hannah has emerged as a genuine contender and Sam Darry is pushing hard. Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall debate who should be in Dave Rennie's squad and whether the lock hierarchy has shifted.The team also previews the Super Rugby semifinals, discussing the ominous form of the Crusaders and Hurricanes and whether either side can be stopped from reaching the title decider.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The team are joined by Darren Shand to chat all about managing the All Blacks, who the most memorable players he's worked with are and what he believes is the most important parts of being in a team!!

Rugby: Die Springbok-hulpafrigter Tony Brown het 'n tweejaarkontrak vanaf 2028 gesluit met Nieu-Seeland, vir wie hy tussen 1999 en 2001 18 toetse gespeel het. Sy kontrak met die Bokke eindig na volgende jaar se Wêreldbeker-toernooi in Australië. Dave Rennie en die res van sy All Blacks-afrigtingspan is tans net tot die Wêreldbeker-toernooi gekontrakteer. Die uitvoerende hoof van Nieu-Seeland Rugby, Steve Lancaster, sê Brown is 'n wêreldklas-afrigter:

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Tuesday 9th of June, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins defends the process behind the appointment of Rakesh Naidoo to the party's list. Heather also challenges Hipkins on the generous superannuation scheme for MPs. Former Highlander Joey Wheeler talks what Tony Brown will bring to the All Blacks when he joins as an Assistant Coach in 2028. As we cross the 100 day mark of the Iran war, Middle East expert Jeffrey Pryce talks us through what Donald Trump's options are and how this war might end. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Brown is set trade the bottle green and gold of the Springboks for the much more familiar black of home. The current South Africa attack coach has signed on as an All Blacks assistant coach for the two years after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks will still face Brown as South Africa's current attack coach during the Greatest Rivalry tour this year, and in a likely World Cup quarterfinal next year if both teams win their pool. Former Highlander and Māori All Black Joey Wheeler told Heather du Plessis-Allan that bringing, arguably, one of our most innovative and creative coaches back into New Zealand rugby is a master stroke by NZR. He says regardless of who the head coach will be following the Rugby World Cup, knowing Brown, he'll be able to work with anyone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Pine returns to recap a full day in the world of sport! Highlights for tonight include: Former All Black Lima Sopoaga on Tony Brown signing on with the All Blacks from 2028 New York Knicks writer Brian Mahoney on the state of the NBA Finals Piney's power rankings! LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier react to a major coaching coup for New Zealand Rugby, with Tony Brown signing on as an All Blacks assistant coach from 2028. The boys also turn their attention to the Super Rugby Pacific semi-finals - can anyone stop the Cane train as the business end of the season heats up? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Springboks assistant coach Tony Brown will join the All Blacks coaching staff - but not until after next year's Rugby World Cup. New Zealand Rugby today announced the former All Blacks and Highlanders first five-eighth has signed on to join Dave Rennie's coaching staff from 2028. Former All Black Lima Sopoaga joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt McIlwraith joins the show to chat about Japanese Rugby League One, Should Kiwi players playing in Japan be allowed to play for the All Blacks, Having Ardie Savea & Brodie Retallick winning Rugby League One, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Kieran Read to explore leadership, pressure, performance, and the habits that helped him become one of the greatest All Blacks captains of all time.Kieran shares lessons from legendary coaches Steve Hansen and Scott Robertson, the routines and reflection practices that fuelled his success, and how great leaders inspire belief, build trust, and bring out the best in others.We also discuss mindset under pressure, self-talk, mental resilience, learning from mistakes, and the leadership principles Kieran now teaches through his work with leaders and organisations around the world.Whether you lead a team, a business, or a family, this conversation is packed with practical insights on performance, growth, and leading with purpose.Learn more about Kieran - https://www.kieranread.co.nzConnect with Kieran on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-read-00821384/Check out Kieran's course here - https://www.redseed.com/kieranread-leadershipCheck out the episode with Renzie Hanham here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSanm6_FZbY&list=PLwEV0R3KOLDBvJ3Wy6hdPZ_6yddT3lAIl&index=43 If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Irish rugby mourns the passing of legendary back-rower Fergus Slattery at the age of 77,John Dobson sends out a warning to critics of Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber,And Munster's hopes of signing All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax have been dealt a fatal blow.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Fergus Slattery, one of Ireland's greatest rugby players, has died at the age of 77.In a statement, Blackrock College RFC announced the news this morning, hailing their former flanker as a “Lion of Lions”.Born in 1949, Slattery attended Blackrock College and won the 1966 Leinster Schools Senior Cup, before joining the club as a 17-year-old and excelling in senior rugby.He went on to win 61 caps for Ireland, captaining the country and winning the Five Nations Championship in 1974 and Triple Crowns in 1982 and 1985 as part of a legendary back-row with Willie Duggan and John O'Driscoll. He was also part of the 1979 series win in Australia.Slattery is also a legendary Lion and was called up to the tours of New Zealand in 1971 and South Africa in 1974 where he played in the Test series win.He was also a key part in the Barbarians' most famous try against the All Blacks in 1973. In total, he played 18 times for the invitational club.After retirement, Slattery remained heavily involved in rugby through his media work with the BBC and with Blackrock College where he was a keen proponent of the sport's amateur values.In recent years, his family disclosed that Slattery suffered from dementia, revealing the scale of his illness in an interview with The Sunday Times.He is survived by his wife Margo, daughter Nikki, son Cameron and his grandchildren.Here is former Ireland and Lion back row Slattery speaking to our own Nathan Murphy ahead of the Lions tour of 2017, and about his memories of being a Tourist back in the early 1970s.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

He may be a controversial choice for All Blacks fans, but the team's coaches clearly rate him. Former Wallaby Quade Cooper has been hired as an expert analyst for the upcoming All Blacks tests. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke with Lisa Owen.

NZ Sport History looks back at the people and moments that have changed the game one way or another. This week Kieran Read joins Jesse. Kieran has done it all - he won two rugby world cups, played 127 tests for the All Blacks, 52 of them as captain and racked up 157 Super appearances for the Crusaders. He's regarded as one of the greatest No. 8s to wear the black jersey.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath & Finn Caddie join ACC Head G Lane to share some feedback that has come in since the "Radio Hosts Doing Halftime Activations" chat (00:00)...Then the fellas chat about the All Whites getting blown away by Haiti in a World Cup warm-up (05:40), and the absolute bevy of Test cricket on the horizon (07:45)! Plus, Quade Cooper is joining SKY Sport for the All Blacks coverage (13:00), Shaun White is bringing his Snow League to NZ (15:00), and another edition of 'Matt Heath's F1 Corner' (22:30)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (28:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks front row suddenly isn't as straightforward as it looked a month ago.Fletcher Newell's injury and Tamaiti Williams' absence have opened the door for a new wave of contenders.Tyrel Lomax and Ethan de Groot are sure things, Aotearoa Rugby Pod assess the leading candidates, including top and comers like Xavier Numia.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kieran Read is one of the greatest All Blacks of the professional era. A two-time Rugby World Cup winner, four-time Super Rugby champion and former All Blacks captain, Kieran built a career defined by consistency, leadership and an incredible work ethic.From a typical Kiwi childhood in Papakura, to representing Counties in both rugby and cricket, Kieran's path to the top wasn't as straightforward as many would think. He wasn't a player who came through every representative system, and by his own admission was a shy kid who often kept to himself. Yet through hard work, resilience and a constant desire to improve, he became one of the most respected leaders New Zealand rugby has ever produced.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…* Why cricket was arguably his best sport growing up and how close he came to pursuing it professionally* The moment rugby went from being something he loved to something he wanted to chase seriously* Making New Zealand Secondary Schools despite not being part of the traditional rugby pathway* Playing 49 consecutive games at the start of his Crusaders career* Becoming Canterbury captain at just 22 years old* His memories of winning Rugby World Cups in 2011 and 2015* Taking over from Richie McCaw as All Blacks captain and learning to lead in his own way* The sacrifices that come with professional rugby and being away from family for long periods* The leadership lessons he's taken from rugby into business and life after retirementKieran is one of those rare people whose achievements speak for themselves, yet remains incredibly humble. This episode is packed with stories from one of rugby's greatest careers, along with plenty of lessons on leadership, resilience and personal growth.Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments

The boys are back behind the scenes, and the World Cup is almost here.Seamus and Steve break down the wild Tim Payne phenomenon - how an All Whites right-back with 4,000 followers became bigger than the All Blacks in 48 hours after an Argentinian content creator made him the face of the tournament.Seamus has known Tim since he was 16, and with Between Two Goals heading into the exact camp that's now the most talked-about in world football, the dream scenario of exclusive access starts to take shape.Then it's all systems go for the trip: the daily Between Two Goals TV show following the All Whites across America and Canada, the mobile studio, walk-and-talk intros, and the small matter of Steve not knowing which city he's flying to.Plus reflections on two cracking recent episodes - former All Blacks manager Darren Shand on 20 years inside the machine, and futurist Frances Valentine - and a well-earned shout-out to the newly honoured Dame Susan Hassall. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast with Heather du Plessis-Allan for Thursday the 4th of June, Trade Minister Todd McClay shares his thoughts on Trump's newest tariff. Sky TV are delivering All Blacks games this year for free on delay, but in the days of streaming and social media, are we still into sport on delay? And comedian Chris Parker explains why he's worried about the world and discusses his upcoming tour of the country. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks are back on TV3 – if you're willing to wait. The July tests against France, Italy, and Ireland will be shown delayed on both the linear TV3 and on-demand Three Now. It's the first major play since Sky bought the channel last year, and is aimed at converting casual viewers into paying subscribers. Sky TV's Head of Sport Content Gary Burchett told Heather du Plessis-Allan that sports rights aren't cheap, and the production itself can be “eye-wateringly” expensive. So, he says, they put value on their customers because their money is what allows them to actually acquire the rights and put on world-class rugby. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty to get stuck into as the URC semi-finals are locked in, the Premiership top-four race goes down to the final day, and rugby delivers drama everywhere you look. Bigs, Goodey and Jim chat State of Origin lessons, Shaun Edwards' shock France exit rumours, Newcastle Red Bulls' All Blacks contract drama saga, creator rugby selling out stadiums in France, giant South African schoolboy signings, and Bordeaux choosing the pish over the president. Plus, the lads preview a huge final Premiership weekend and look ahead to the URC semi-final showdowns. Sign up to NordVPN by going to ⁠https://nordvpn.com/rugbypod⁠ to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months free. It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Avant la dernière journée de Top 14 samedi (21 heures), quatre équipes sont à la lutte pour terminer 5e et 6e, places synonymes de phases finales : le Racing, l'UBB, La Rochelle et Clermont. Qui verra les barrages et qui restera sur le carreau ? Zoom sur les forces et les faiblesses de ceux qui jouent très gros cette semaine. Un podcast présenté par Léa Leostic, avec Adrien Corée, Maxime Raulin et Frédéric Bernès. Enregistrement : Marie-Amélie Motte.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs have arrived, amidst final round chaos.The Hurricanes are top qualifiers despite a heavy loss to the Crusaders, the Chiefs are confident after dismantling the Blues, and the Brumbies are under pressure from a shock defeat to Moana Pasifika. ARP's Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall look at who will win and why.We also get into who should be the All Blacks props and who you'd have with the squad as an apprentice.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Returning after the long weekend, Jason Pine and Andrew Saville joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to recap this weekend's sporting events. On today's agenda: The Warriors fell short against the Panthers, the game ending with a tight 20-18 score in favour of the Australian team. Is it a good idea to rest your star players? The decision saw the Hurricanes lose to the Crusaders, but the Chiefs still claimed victory over the Blues. NZ Rugby is denying claims they're blocking Fehi Fineanganofo's move to the UK to instead have him join Dave Rennie's All Blacks squad. And Tim Payne has overtaken the All Blacks in terms of Instagram followers after an endorsement from an Argentine influencer saw his fame skyrocket. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Ridge is one of New Zealand's most recognisable sporting figures - All Blacks captain, NRL star, television personality. But behind the swagger and the highlights reel is a story most people have never heard.Originally released in 2024 and one of our most popular episodes, we're bringing this one back because it deserves to be heard again.Ridgey sits down with Steve and Seamus to tell it all. At 16, he was wrongfully convicted of aggravated robbery - three High Court trials, a 14-year sentence hanging over his head, and a sports career that nearly never happened.He talks about growing up without his father, finding mental toughness through tennis, and the moment he got a voicemail from Graham Lowe asking if he wanted to play rugby league for Manly.He opens up about the NRL years, the TV relationship with Marc Ellis - and he talks honestly about his meth use, functioning as an addict while the cameras rolled, and the moment he looked at a photo of himself and saw no light in his eyes.This is Matthew Ridge like you've never heard him before.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, could Leinster call upon an old foe to finally get them over their Champions Cup hoodoo?The All Blacks will be without a key player for their July test with Ireland,And the head coach has been named for the first-ever British and Irish Lions Women's Tour next Autumn.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Jeff McTainsh is quickly becoming one of the leading voices in New Zealand rugby. From growing up in Dunedin dreaming of the All Blacks, to commentating games off the TV as a kid, Jeff has built an incredible career through persistence, passion and years of hard work behind the scenes.After working through radio, journalism, TV news and sports reporting, Jeff slowly carved his way into the commentary world — eventually earning the opportunity to call All Blacks test matches on Sky Sport. Along the way he's covered Olympic Games, NPC rugby, Super Rugby, international rugby and become one of the most respected commentators in the country.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- The story behind sending a commentary clip to Sky Sport in hopes of getting an opportunity- Getting the call to commentate college rugby and how that changed everything- The surreal moment he got called in to commentate the All Blacks at Eden Park- How commentators prepare for games, player pronunciations and big moments- His hilarious impressions of Dave Rennie, Ray Warren, Hamish McKay and more- Why balance, fitness and routine completely changed his life over the last few years- His thoughts on the future of rugby, commentary and the All BlacksJeff is one of those genuine good blokes who clearly loves rugby and loves storytelling. This episode is full of awesome insight into sports broadcasting, plenty of laughs, some elite impressions and a seriously cool story about chasing a passion and slowly building your way to the top. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to take a quick trip down memory lane to the Video Ezy and hire a new release (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the hugely concerning news for Crusaders and All Blacks fans that Will Jordan is out for at least weeks with a reaggravated calf injury (07:55). Also, the news that Super Rugby Pacific winning coach Rob Penny is leaving (09:15), and the Wahs picked Luke Metcalf for this weekend against the Panthers. Kinda (15:35)...Plus, Karl from the TAB joins us to preview Game 1 of the State of Origin tonight and tell us the good oil on punting opportunities (18:35)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (22:45)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anton Segner is making a serious push for the All Blacks.The Blues openside has emerged as one of Super Rugby Pacific's form loose forwards, combining breakdown menace, defensive work-rate and strong carrying to put himself firmly in Dave Rennie's selection frame. Aotearoa Rugby Pod debates whether Segner deserves an All Blacks call-up, alongside Ardie Savea, and whether his all-round game now makes him impossible to ignore.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie is joined by ACC Head G Lane to discuss a new confidence ethos within Team ACC (00:00)...Then, the fellas discuss the Wahs beating the All Blacks to the Anzac Day matchup, with a return to Eden Park locked in for 2027 (13:50). Also, they react to the news that RTS has played his final game for the Warriors.Plus, the chat about the seal attack at the WSL in Raglan (20:00), and the latest in the Fifa World Cup and Iran saga (25:15)...Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (32:30)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Havili is back in the All Blacks conversation.Dropped by Scott Robertson in 2024 and largely forgotten in the midfield debate, the Crusaders captain reminded everyone of his quality with a match-winning display against the Chiefs.The Aotearoa Rugby Pod asks whether the 30-test veteran could force his way back into national selection this season.The crew also dives into:Super Rugby Pacific's tightening top six raceThe teams most likely to surge lateAnd one of the toughest selection calls imaginable:Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For 20 years, Darren Shand was the most powerful person in All Blacks rugby that nobody knew about.As Team Manager across four Rugby World Cups - including the back-to-back title wins of 2011 and 2015 - Shand sat above the coaches, managed the operation, and helped build the cultural architecture of the most successful international rugby team in history.He worked alongside Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen, Sir Wayne Smith, Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, and some of the greatest players to ever pull on the black jersey.He talks about the 2004 wake-up call that forced the entire culture to change. The private battles with depression. The end of his marriage. The moment a former Crusaders teammate came to his house to tell him he was fired.He shares stories that have never been made public - including a stunning incident before the 2015 Rugby World Cup final that nearly ended his campaign entirely. And he gives his most honest assessment yet of what happened to the All Blacks after he left - and why Ian Foster never really had a chance.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En battant largement le Leinster en finale de la Coupe des champions (41-19), après une première mi-temps de rêve, Bordeaux-Bègles fait le doublé et remporte le deuxième titre de son histoire. Avec ce nouveau succès, l'UBB devient-elle un grand club ? En avant match, le président bordelais Laurent Marti avait estimé que ce n'était pas encore le cas… Un podcast présenté par Léa Leostic, avec Alex Bardot, Guillaume Dufy et Jean-François Paturaud.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Bryce Heem is one of the most underrated rugby players New Zealand has produced. From leaving school early and working trades, to partying his way through his late teens, Bryce carved out a 15-year professional rugby career through hard work, resilience and taking every opportunity that came his way.Playing for the Auckland, Northland, Tasman, the Chiefs, the Blues, NZ Sevens, Worcester and Toulon, Bryce built a career that took him all around the world and made him one of the most respected teammates in the game.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- How he's found his transition from rugby to mortgage broking- Going from working in refrigeration and air conditioning to marking Hosea Gear in his first professional game- The brutal fitness standards and lessons he learned under Gordon Tietjens in NZ Sevens- Why he chose to leave New Zealand rugby for Worcester and the reality of overseas rugby life- Returning home from France after his dad was diagnosed with lung cancer- How a simple message helped earn him a contract with the Blues- Winning Super Rugby with the Blues after years of being so close- His thoughts on missing out on the All Blacks and why he has no regrets about his career- Why “don't burn bridges” became one of the biggest lessons he learned through rugbyBryce is one of those lads everyone he played with will conform he's a legendary man. Tough as nails on the field, humble off it and full of great perspective from a career that took him all over the world. Plenty of laughs, honest reflections and awesome stories in this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Audio warning from the lads this week: the first 10 minutes are a bit cooked. We had some mic issues, so poor old Mark is a little quiet while we ramble about books, TV shows, random nonsense and even break into a strange little song at one point. It's still listenable, but if you're not interested in hearing two idiots talk absolute rubbish before the rugby starts, you can safely skip ahead without missing much. Once we actually get to rugby, the big topic this week is the South African URC sides reportedly considering pulling out of the Champions Cup. Is the travel just too brutal? Are the players being run into the ground with basically year-round rugby? Are the South African teams really adding enough to justify the chaos? And are fans actually invested in it? We dive into all of it. Back home, we break down another massive weekend of Super Rugby, including the Blues putting in an absolutely grim performance against the Hurricanes. Genuine dogs balls stuff. The Canes, meanwhile, just keep rolling from strength to strength. We also cover a couple of brutal injuries from the weekend. Damian McKenzie copped a nasty head knock that'll likely sideline him for a few weeks, while poor old Tangi Tao suffered a season-ending injury at the worst possible time after pushing hard into All Blacks contention. Proper heartbreaking luck for the bloke. As always, there are tangents, nonsense, overreactions, probably a few terrible takes and a couple of beers along the way. Grab a beer and enjoy

L'Union Bordeaux-Bègles jouera samedi la deuxième finale européenne de son histoire, cette fois, contre le Leinster, à Bilbao (15h45). Les Irlandais ont déjà remporté quatre fois la compétition, mais restent aussi sur quatre finales perdues et ne dégagent plus la même puissance. Alors le Leinster est-il moins fort qu'avant ? De quoi les Bordelais doivent-ils avoir peur ? Réponses dans «Crunch».Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.