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Joe Schmidt is stepping away from his saviour role at the end of this year's Rugby Championship. The good lord giveth, the good lord taketh away. His decision to leave is of no surprise considering his strong desire to spend more time with his family, which made his initial decision to coach the Wallabies a tad odd. He'd spent a number of years coaching internationally. Had finally given it away to return to New Zealand, only to be lured back into a role he obviously loves and undoubtedly excels in. He's given the Wallabies a tiny bit of room to name his successor, choosing to leave the job after the Bledisloe in Perth as opposed to the end of the Lions series. His time in the role has expressed in action some key points that will leave Aussie rugby feeling A) good about itself and B) terrible about itself. Within 6 years, the Wallabies will have had 5 coaches. Cheika, Rennie, Jones, Schmidt, and whoever gets the new gig. As they say, consistently inconsistent. Their selection process has been a crapshoot, no wonder the team's results have followed suit. The players don't know what's around every corner, the administrators don't even know what a corner is, the fans are know that around every corner is a cul-de-sac. Awful across all metrics. So, the selection process has been a chaotic pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey exercise without a tail to hold, or an ass to stick it on. However, there is a resounding positive here, as proven by Schmidt. Despite protestations that Australian rugby lacks the required cattle, after their last Northern Tour, we've found out that even though their stock isn't in ranch-style abundance, they are there. They just need someone with a clue to set them on their away. A man like Joe. Is Leon McDonald the man riding in to save the day? Wouldn't surprise me at all. It also wouldn't surprise me if Aussie Rugby got rid of him before he had a chance to anything at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sudden impact of an unexpected injury can have instant, life changing consequences, and that was the case for Richard Tombs when a freak accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again.During his time whilst juggling his career Richard also represented the Wallabies from 1988 thru 1996, which included 5 test matches and a part of the 1991 World Cup winning squad and 1992 Bledisloe victory.Now he uses his 30 years experience from the medical device industry to help as the general manager of Hearts in Rugby Union. In this episode he shares: - What first got him into rugby- How a coach's death had a big influence on him- The difference between believing you can vs believing you can't- How he got into working with medical devices- How his career in sport was transferrable to the corporate world- The accident that changed his life- How one doctors diagnosis caused him unnecessary mental anguish- His journey to being able to walk again- The tools he had in his toolkit that he pulled on to make it through this latest chapter- What he misses the most from his past life- What he has learnt about listening- How he got involved with Hearts In Rugby Union. Key Quotes “You don't have a choice when you're a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, you have to be patient.” “Integrity is key.” More about Follow him on linkedin and find out more about Hearts In Rugby Union here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Sully is still away Happy and Karl discuss all things Bledisloe and The Rugby Championships, name a player of the tournament and talk a bit of WXV2 while disappear down some dark alleys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on ‘The KOKO Match Review' the boys are up bright and early nursing sore heads and weary eyes to give you ‘ra ra' roundup like no other. We will fine-tooth comb our way through Bledisloe two, where the All Blacks were pushed to the edge early by a brave and willing Wallabies team in windy Wellington. After getting off to a fast start this week the Wallabies mounted significant pressure, but when push came to shove, the points came a lot easier for the big brutal boys from the land of the long white cloud. The papers and social clips will read that the Wallabies went down two to nil in the Bledisloe Cup, but it is clear to the naked eye that our ‘Gangsters of Gold' are putting in a ‘Schmidt' tonne effort and are progressing nicely. With the TRC on the line it would be reckless of The KOKO Crew not to address the neat little treat in Nelspruit between the Springboks and Pumas. Although the Pumas had a snowflake's chance in hell to hold the TRC title in their sassy South American hands, it was the banging Boks in the end that got up really big for Eben Etzebeth in his record breaking match. The ‘Green Goblins' of gritty rugby proved way too strong at home for the pedestrian Pumas, claiming their much deserved place at the tippy top of The Rugby Championship. So if you are rising slowly this fine morning muttering the words “Sundays are for Swoop” then throw on your coziest crotchless pants and listen to our dulcet tones to get you really hot and heavy. It is time for ‘The KOKO Match Review'. 00:00 - Intros02:18 - Springboks v Los Pumas12:07 - Wallabies v All Blacks20:49 - KOKO Beers for Sale - go to www.kickoffsandkickons.comBig thanks to MYER for their support and remember you can buy everything you saw on the show from you local MYER or online - https://www.myer.com.auCheers also to BeefEater for coming back on board with KOKO, please check out their websites to see their great selection of BBQ's, rangehoods and fridges.AUSTRALIA - https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/brand/beefeaterEUROPE - https://beefeaterbbqeurope.co.uk/pages/contact-usFinally a massive thanks to our new beer sponsor, Easy Times Beer Co. Check them out on their socials @easytimes.beerco and their website https://easytimes.beer/BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND TICKETS RIGHT NOW - 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.

The Wallabies' drought in New Zealand continues, as the All Blacks ran out 33-13 winners in Wellington to clean sweep the Bledisloe series and break the 'Capital Curse'.The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper given their instant reaction to the match - and ask where to for Joe Schmidt's men with a Grand Slam Spring Tour looming. Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks start a test match on Saturday under coach Scott Robertson with someone other than Damian McKenzie at first-five for the first time. Beauden Barrett will instead run the cutter against the Wallabies at Sky Stadium, his first start at No. 10 since 2022, with a former All Black playmaker saying that should remain the case as he doesn't see McKenzie as being at the level of an international first-five. Carlos Spencer made 35 test appearances in black and only five players have scored more points for the All Blacks than him. A player of similar style to McKenzie with a prized ability to unlock defences through innovative plays, he tells Newstalk ZB's Jason Pine he sees the 29-year-old as better suited to fullback. “I almost feel a little bit sorry for him to be honest. It's been a tough little road for him, obviously on the back of a team that probably hasn't performed to its potential and unfortunately it's usually the No. 10 that takes most of the stick. “I've always considered Damian as a better fullback than a No.10.”Spencer says McKenzie's Super Rugby form in the position is evident but does not see him as a test-level first-five. “Personally, no. I don't think he is. I think he's great at Super level but when it comes to test matches I just don't think he's got what it takes to be a really assertive No. 10 unfortunately. “I like Damian McKenzie, I think he's a great player but I just find that he's better suited at fullback than 10.”More time and space on the ball that is found when playing with 15 on his back, rather than 10, is what Spencer says makes McKenzie more suited to fullback. “He's got more time to make decisions, there's a bit more space, he enters the line well. I think he can see more from at the back. “That doesn't stop him from jumping into first receiver occasionally from fullback, but I think those are the biggest points. I think he just lacks that direction at test match level where it's really important.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are joined by the voice of Rugby in New Zealand, Grant 'Nisbo' Nisbett about the upcoming second Bledisloe test in Wellington this weekend. 

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of record-breaker Cian Healy, with Leinster head coach Leo Cullen leading the tributes. Felix Jones has been frozen out by England ahead of the autumn internationals.There are changes in the half-backs for both the All Blacks and Wallabies ahead of Bledisloe 2And an ex-Connacht man has found a new club.

The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos. WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One former All Blacks captain claims Scott Robertson will want to try out new combinations in future matches. The side set to play against the Wallabies in Wellington has been revealed - with Beauden Barrett taking on the No 10 jersey, Anton Lienert-Brown replacing Jordie Barrett and TJ Perenara starting his final match in the No 9 jersey. Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford says Damian McKenzie - who got dropped down to the bench - hasn't lost his chance just yet. "Take test match rugby - you just don't have as much time. He has time when he plays for the Chiefs - he's just got to get used to reacting fast enough." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two veterans get starting farewells in the All Blacks for the dead-rubber second Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Wellington on Saturday. TJ Perenara is into the number nine jersey - dropping Cortez Ratima to the bench - while Sam Cane retains his spot at openside flanker for his 100th test match. Beauden Barrett's replacing Damian McKenzie in the ten jumper, with the latter relegated to the reserves. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave recaps the lineup further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks team for the second Bledisloe test has been named. Coach Scott Robertson has been speaking to reporters about his selection.

Former All Black and Sky Sport commentator Jeff Wilson on the issue of the All Blacks finishing strongly, team selection choices, Sam Cane's 100th test and the Wallabies' growing confidence.

The Wallabies play their final match of the Rugby Championship, while the Wallaroos prepare to kick off their WXV 2 campaign in South Africa. The two Nicks take their lunchbreaks to discuss the Wallabies squad for Wellington and Bledisloe II, before Nick W flies solo to discuss the Wallaroos. WARNING: a few naught words. We're very naughty boys! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite yet another Bledisloe loss to the All Blacks, the vibe is all good after the Wallabies put up a gallant effort. Iain Payten and Michael Atkinson unpack the first Bledisloe test and look ahead to the second match this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Black Steve Devine joins the show to discuss the second leg of the Bledisloe Cup, after last weekends nail biting first leg in Sydney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on The KOKO Show we take a long hard look at round five of The Rugby Championship, a weekend that saw the giddy guys of gold push the All Blacks to the edge in Bledisloe one, as well as the World Champion blazing Boks getting pantsed by the prideful Pumas in a one point thriller. These games are broken down and picked apart by the KOKO Crew as if they were vultures on a sun baked Kudu carcass lying in the middle of the Serengeti.To help us through this delectable feast of footy filled fabulousness, we have called in the big guns. This fella is one of New Zealand's favourite and somewhat forgotten sons, In 2011 he was the first-five that went from whitebait fishing to World Cup winning. So, please put your hands together for the wholesome hairy Beaver, the Waikato Wizard and the only man to ooze sexy with the middle name Rexy, Mr Stephen Donald. In this week's episode Beaver takes across the ditch to see what the classy Kiwis are saying about their side's sub-par performance over the weekend, whilst also lifting the lid on what appears to be the start of a footy fuelled national crisis in New Zealand.With all this sporting sensationalism hooked straight to our veins, the boys felt it was pertinent to spend a little time to show MYER our major sponsor some love with a perfectly fierce, flashy and spectacularly ‘sigma' mixed bag ‘Match Fit. Plus, we go around again with our meaty mates from BeefEater, serving up some serious ‘Super Sizzlers' and the lads issue a big thanks to our purveyor of mothers milk Easy Times Beer Co for quenching the needs of four thirsty men.On top of all this we roll out a couple of fan fables on the ‘Dear Drew' hotline and we bring back a juicy ‘Northern Hemisphere Legends' as the top-halfers go ham for footy once again. So get out your paints, don your smocks and dust off the old easel, we want you to paint us like one of your French girls, as this porous pod sinks to brand new lows. It's time for Kick Offs and Kick Ons.00:00 - Start of the show09:40 - Easy Times Beer Co. ‘The KOKO Premium Mid Larger' special cans19:45 - Dear Drew segment - The KOKO Hotline27:00 - KOKO is off to the Dubai Sevens - get your tickets at www.emiratesdubai7s.com.33:13 - Introducing Stephen ‘Beaver' Donald35:57 - WALLABIES V ALL BLACKS REVIEW41:07 - Stephen on the progress of the current All Blacks team49:00 - Playing Barbarians with Stephen Donald56:31 - The KOKO Quiz01:04:20 - Super Sizzler brought to you by BeefEater01:07:35 - ARGENTINA V SOUTH AFRICA REVIEW01:16:37 - Match Fit brought to you by MYER01:19:12 - Northern Hemisphere Legends01:24:23 - The MANSCAPED promo01:26:02 - Socials & website plug01:07:06 - Close of the showBig thanks to MYER for their support & remember you can buy everything you saw on the show from you local MYER or online - https://www.myer.com.auCheers also to BeefEater for coming back on board with KOKO, please check out their websites to see their great selection of BBQ's, rangehoods & fridges.AUSTRALIA - https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/brand/beefeaterEUROPE - https://beefeaterbbqeurope.co.uk/pages/contact-usFinally a massive thanks to our new beer sponsor, Easy Times Beer Co. Check them out on their socials @easytimes.beerco & get your KOKO beer from https://easytimes.beer/kokoBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE & TICKETS RIGHT NOW - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsX: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf 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.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down Saturday's Bledisloe thriller in Sydney, reacting to Joe Schmidt's 'no water in the glass' comments regarding his side's progress -- or lack thereof -- they look ahead to Wellington and what changes might be made, also gazing further ahead to the spring tour; they then turn their attention to the Pumas' upset win over the Springboks and their growth under new coach Felipe Contepomi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Though the All Blacks retained the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st straight year on Saturday night, questions about their inability to close out games is getting louder. RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall spoke to Corin Dann.

The All Blacks survived a late scare from the Wallabies in the weekend, winning 31-28 in Sydney to secure the Bledisloe Cup for the 21st year on the trot. Australia sport correspondent and former Wallaby Peter Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Monday the 23rd of September, more good news around getting people out of emergency housing. But more bad news around our reputation as a country.    Mike is flummoxed by the newest trend in the hospitality industry - cocktails in a keg.  Guy and Sav break down where the All Blacks went wrong in the second half of the first Bledisloe test and Lydia Ko winning her 30th LPGA Tour event.  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.

How the heck do you process THAT result?The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup, but they survived a fast-finishing Wallabies in a thriller in Homebush. The Roar's Christy Doran and Tony Harper dive into the rollercoaster match, the highs and lows for the Wallabies, what's next in Wellington, and ask: is this a genuine step forward?Hosts: Christy Doran & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special episode of The Agenda, live from Amsterdam on the Export Ultra Beer Garden Tour Of Munich, ACC Head G Lane & Manaia Stewart are joined by Jeremy Wells to recap G Lane's horrific dog poo disaster on the rolling hills of Naarden, the Heineken Factory tour and a Jack Sparrow themed canal cruise...Plus, they recap the 1st Bledisloe Cup match, whether the All Blacks have the last 20-minute yips, and an update on the Black Caps in Sri Lanka!Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our politicians aren't the only ones focused on doing the basics brilliantly, as the Wallabies prepare to fight the All Blacks for the Bledisloe Cup.  Rugby Australia President and former Wallaby Joe Roff joined Jason Pine for a chat about his memories facing off against the boys in black, and give his thoughts on how tonight's test will pan out.  “Our team just have to have the discipline not to provide the opportunities that that New Zealand always and invariably pounces on."  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the All Blacks desperate to hold on to their final major piece of silverware, the Wallabies are in for an intense match.  Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Jason Pine to give an update ahead of the game and a look into the world of Aussie Sport.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks openside Sam Cane is determined to wind down his career with an unblemished Bledisloe Cup record.  The former skipper will play his 99th test this afternoon when he runs out against Australia in Sydney.  He says seeing the Cup is just as special now as it was when he debuted in 2012.  Elliott Smith catches up with Sam Cane ahead of Saturday's clash.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Glasgow have scored an abridged, no frills Commonwealth Games paid for by Victorians, Lavender left the footy with the Lions 44 points down, Graham Arnold is goooone and Wallaby Len Ikitau joins us to chat ahead of the Bledisloe.

Off the top of your head, where do reckon the Wallabies currently sit in the World rankings?   Sure, they're behind us. They're behind South Africa, of course. But they're also languishing behind Scotland, behind Italy, would you believe.  According to World Rugby, the Wallabies of September 2024 are the ninth best national team in men's rugby today. They only just squeak in ahead of Fiji.  When I was a kid, the Bledisloe felt like the biggest thing in rugby outside of a World Cup. It probably wasn't, of course. Tests with South Africa were at least comparable, I guess, and Lions tours had their prestige. But I would get so worked up for Bledisloes because they always felt like anyone could win.   I still remember epic Bledisloe clashes. The John Eales era. George Gregan and that tackle, Jeff Wilson spilling the ball as he dived for the line, the Wallabies just holding on for Bledisloe glory.  But what happened? New Zealand Rugby's had its issues, but arguably no country that plays rugby has experienced anything like the decline that Australia has experienced. Those epic Bledisloe clashes of the past are becoming ancient history. It's 22 years since Australia last held the Bledisloe - we now have an elected Member of Parliament who has never seen the Wallabies win it.   And get this: according to the Australian Sports Commission, rugby is the country's ninth-most-popular sport by participation. Aussie Rules has four times as many kids who play. Basketball is five times more popular. Rugby loses out to rock climbing and badminton.   There are a range of things that have likely contributed. The private school rugby culture in Australia has isolated the sport from a huge slab of the population. Concern over head knocks will have impacted participation. The domestic rugby competition was hollowed out and ultimately scrapped, which means the Super Rugby teams are the only real professional options for young players. The AFL has 18 teams. The NRL has 16 Australian teams. Super Rugby will now have just four. It's telling that a city of five million couldn't sustain a side. How many people in Melbourne didn't even know the Rebels were a thing? And as a TV entertainment product, sorry, but the Brumbies vs the Force rarely compares to the thrill of the NRL.  All of this is not to diminish this evening's game. And I'm certainly not hoping for a Wallabies win. But ultimately, it's in our interests for Australian rugby to somehow work its way back into something akin to the force of the past. New Zealand rugby needs better competition from across the ditch. We need the spectre of potentially losing the Bledisloe! Maybe I'll eat my words, but as much as I'll enjoy the game this evening, right now... it doesn't feel like all that much of a contest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best thing that could happen in the first Bledisloe Cup fixture is a loss for the All Blacks. Or a win for the Wallabies, the same, but different. The ABs could choke it up in the last 20, ergo lose, or the Wallabies could pull a massive hat rabbit and beat up their opposition, therefore win.  The best thing meaning the best way to pump some blood through the veins of the age-old encounter. It would be a marketing dream. It would bring a much-needed story line. It would bring fear, jeopardy, self-doubt and all those other triggering emotions. It would sell the game, it would provide story threads desperately needed for what was once a rugby highlight.   The fact that the Bledisloe Cup is all the All Blacks have left in their trophy cabinet is a good way to generate fascination, but that will only gain real traction if this evening's game goes the way of the Ockers.  Only then will we get the simultaneous energy of potential and desperation.  Maybe then we'd get a skerrick of emotion from both teams.   It's a shame to wish ill upon the national side just to elicit genuine emotion and vibrant narratives, but frankly, it's come to that.  The best we've had this week is 2 captains, one saying he'd hate to be the captain responsible for losing the Cup and the other saying the game represents a great opportunity.  Really? Wow, I'd never have guessed. Hold the phone, stop the press. Sensational.   What else have you got? A game of two halves? Full credit to the opposition? Learnings? Moving forward? Process?   Bring on a loss, let's generate some bloody emotion!   But it's the All Blacks. It's rugby. It's probably asking too much.  I'll get my coat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Fluffy Slipper Lounge TNN discuss Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori; teeth and police dramas; hearings; and count down to the Bledisloe

Rugby: Stut Ethan de Groot, vleuel Caleb Clarke en heelagter Beauden Barrett is terug in die All Blacks se begin-15-tal vir Saterdag se eerste Bledisloe-beker-wedstryd in Sydney. Afrigter Scott Robertson het vier veranderings aangebring vir die toets teen Australië. Will Jordan skuif na regtervleuel, Sevu Reece is reserwe, terwyl Barrett na die heelagterposisie skuif. Die Nieu-Seelanders spog sedert 2003 met die Bledisloe-beker en is die gunstelinge om vanjaar weer die trofee te wen. Robertson verwag ʼn taai kragmeting.

The Voice of Rugby Grant Nisbett catches up with Smithy to preview the All Blacks v Wallabies Rugby Championship 2024 Bledisloe Cup first test in Sydney, squad selections, expectations, campaign so far & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran are joined live in the Schmidthouse by the Rugby Direct team of Liam Napier and Elliot Smith to look ahead to Bledisloe I at Sydney's Accor Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wallabies Great Drew Mitchell joins the show to talk Wallabies Rugby Championship 2024, the Bledisloe Cup first test, squad selections, expectations, his playing history with the cup & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Sydney this week for the opening Bledisloe Cup and in a crossover special, stopped by the ESPN Scrum Reset podcast studios to count down to Saturday's match with Aussie rugby journos Sam Bruce and Christy Doran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show The big dog gets ready to go on his big trip to watch Razors first Bledisloe test in charge against the Wallabies. 

On the show today... The man and his group who want to build a three billion bridge across Auckland harbour. Forget the largesse of a twenty or thirty billion dollar tunnel that would take decades he say. This can be done in ten years. Garth falconer from Reset is the who - he joins us shortly. Ellie Stone. the trained Iranian biologist who helps place prisoners, recovering addicts refugees into jobs. a fair society she says is one that doesn't people forever. Could we lose the Bledisloe to Australia - not possible is it - we are not that bad are we?Get in touch with me - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials.Website: https://www.rova.nz/home/podcasts/duncan-garner---editor-in-chief.html Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcastTikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are back with another Rugby Championship edition of their end-of-week offering, Games of the Week – where this week Harry and Brett are both preparing to make the trip to Sydney for the first Bledisloe Cup Test between the Wallabies and All Blacks. But in a GotW episode a day earlier than normal, we're left to but speculate on what sort of teams we might see for the Bledisloe contest, and for what Los Pumas might serve up for the Springboks too, with another experimental side named by Rassie Erasmus. Brought to you by Chasing the Sun 2 available NOW on RugbyPass TV – head to rugbypass.tv and sign up for FREE, to watch wherever you are in the rugby world! This week's Games of the Week: • Australia v New Zealand in Sydney • Argentina v South Africa in Santiago del Estero Plus, Japan and Fiji meet in the Final of the Pacific Nations Cup, and the United Rugby Championship and English Premiership both commence their seasons this weekend. Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones Make sure you SUBSCRIBE on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week 1 of finals footy is in the books with the 2 big dogs making a massive statement. This week we review those games, and preview this weekends semi final action. The All Blacks take a trip to Sydney with the Bledisloe on the line, so we talk through the main points around that as well as cover off the NPC. Then we rip into the weekly wrap, punting and the Q&A.

Where the hell do we even begin? After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley's new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails. WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die All Blacks se voorspeler-afrigter, Jason Ryan, sê hulle het die gebiede waar hulle moet verbeter fyn ontleed en goeie vordering gemaak. Nieu-Seeland het hulle laaste twee toetse teen die Springbokke in Suid-Afrika verloor en slegs een van hulle vier Rugbykampioenskap-toetse gewen. Die All Blacks kom Saterdag in Sydney teen Australië te staan waar die Bledisloe-beker ook op die spel is. Ryan sê daar is druk op hulle om weer te begin wen:

Where the hell do we even begin? After a week off to lick our wounds after the Wallabies capitulation in La Plata, Nick W, Nick H and Nath discuss the fallout from Los Pumas, the Wallaroos Belfast loss, Bernard Foley's new look, and look ahead as best we can to the Bledisloe. Until, that is, we go off the rails. WARNING: coarse language, adult themes and general all around stupidity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The KOKO Show we set the scene for round five of the TRC, bigging up all things Bledisloe Cup and how the Wallabies can leave a hypothetical bag of flaming Schmidt on the All Black's doorstep. Despite the Trans-Tasman tussle being the centerpiece this weekend, we also give the Argentina v South Africa title race match a little love, debating whether the prancing Pumas have what it takes at home to pull down some silky Springbok slacks.In order to enhance all this glorious rugby chat we have enlisted the help of one of the greatest Kiwis to ever do it. He might be small in stature but boy was he big in the ‘pain in the arse' department, he is the puny punisher from Palmerston North and the Herculean halfback who broke Aussie hearts for fun. Please welcome our favourite little deep fried delicacy Mr Aaron ‘Nuggy' Smith. On the show, Nuggy breaks down what it's like watching the All Blacks from afar, how he sees the Bledisloe Cup panning out and lifts the lid on the terrifying fact that his International playing days might not be over.With all this manic footy preparation surrounding the KOKO Crew we spare a little time to show MYER our major sponsor some love with a perfectly curated, elegantly electric and decadently drenched mixed bag ‘Match Fit. Plus, we welcome back our meaty mates from BeefEater and the lads issue a big thanks to our new beer/mothers milk provider Easy Times Beer Co out of Brisbane.On top of all this fiscal fanfare we fill this fallow week with three new spectacular segments which include, ‘Sundays are for Swoop', ‘Get fit with Gits' and ‘Dear Drew: The KOKO Hotline'. So sit back, lather yourself in coconut oil, sit in the sun and sizzle in the serenity of our podcasting putridness. They say there is nothing healthy about our show, but fuck me it is always a wild ride. It's time for an all new Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMECODES - 00:00 - Start of the show 03:09 - Shout out to MYER04:03 - Introduce the boys 14:00 - We have a beer sponsor thanks to Early Times Beer Co.20:07 - Rugby Roundup Part 1 - Argentina v Springboks preview and predictions30:43 - Match Fit brought to you by MYER49:08 - Introduce special guest Aaron Smith55:19 - Rugby Roundup Part 2 - Australia v New Zealand preview and predictions57:51 - Aaron's opinion on the current All Blacks01:08:44 - Start, bench and drop with Aaron Smith01:12:27 - Aaron's prediction for Bledisloe one01:22:39 - The Wallabies returning to the squad - Paisami and McReight 01:23:38 - The boys predict the result of Bledisloe one.01:27:47 - Super Sizzler brought to you by BeefEater01:31:40 - Close of the show Big thanks to MYER for their support and remember you can buy everything you saw on the show from you local MYER or online - https://www.myer.com.auCheers also to BeefEater for coming back on board with KOKO, please check out their websites to see their great selection of BBQ's, rangehoods and fridges.AUSTRALIA - https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/brand/beefeaterEUROPE - https://beefeaterbbqeurope.co.uk/pages/contact-usFinally a massive thanks to our new beer sponsor, Easy Times Beer Co. Check them out on their socials @easytimes.beerco and their website https://easytimes.beer/BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND TICKETS RIGHT NOW - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf 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.

It's Bledisloe Cup week! The biggest week of the year in the Aussie rugby calendar sees Christy Doran and Matt To'omua sit down with one of the greats of the game, former All Black coach and World Cup winner, Sir Steve Hansen. They discuss the challenges the game faces in the Southern Hemisphere, what the Bledisloe Cup means, making sure you are not THE coach who loses the Cup to Australia, an outsider's perspective on Australian rugby's challenges, and more. Christy and Matt also take time to answer questions sent in from the Roar audience!Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Sir Steve HansenProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former foes Bernard Foley and Sonny Bill Williams join Sean Maloney and Morgan Turinui to preview Bledisloe Cup - is everything as it seems? SBW reflects on the time Foley "rattled" him, the make up of the All Blacks, and the names that define the rivalry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iain Payten and Sam Worthington review the record-breaking loss to Argentina last week and look ahead to the Bledisloe against the All Blacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Smithy's Sermon. Today Smithy hopes to see some of the All blacks squad for South Africa to play in the Bunnings NPC, wonders what's next for the veteran's like Cane & Perenara, the Bledisloe cup & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 40 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!We are the People's Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that's played in heaven. The Wallabies have suffered their biggest ever loss at the hands of a dominant Argentina. Mitch and Lachie break down the result and try to come up with some positives before Bledisloe 1 in two weeks. Some positive news on the Wallaroos help raise spirits at the end of the pod. All this and more in this weeks pod!Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq

Iain Payten and Michael Atkinson discuss all the big rugby news from the week. An ANZAC Bledisloe match is in the works and set to go ahead in 2026 in Perth.  Australia's win in Argentina.  South Africa unhappy with Australia's apparent “dirty tactics”  Plus, Marky Mark set to debut in the NRL this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a BIG weekend in Melbourne the boys are back in the studio to chat through the final round of The Rugby Championship and even invited All Black legend and our French based RWC correspondent Andrew Mehrtens to talk about that game and so much more.As ever there are big updates on 'The Race That Disappoints The Nation', our five star reviews and of course Darcie, as well as a rucking good trivia all about 2002.GBRA Cruise - https://www.infinitysportstravel.com/gbrLet's get social!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbadrugb...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbadrugbyausTwitter: https://twitter.com/GoodBadRugbyAus