Podcasts about Bledisloe Cup

After a series of streakers interrupted the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific over the weekend, Matt Heath and Tyler Adams asked what the motivation is and whether there's a solution to it. That prompted Aaron Bain to call, one of the infamous streakers who interrupted a Bledisloe Cup test in 2002 covered in Vodafone branding. While he says he wasn't paid by the Australian telco for the stunt, he revealed there was a deal that if he made it to the field he would get paid $500, and if they got on TV they would get $1000, and all their fines would be paid for. 23 years later, he told Matt and Tyler that he had a a good time. "I'll tell you that it was funny, everybody knew me, my grandparents were proud." And his only regret? "I regret that we lost the game." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt will step down at the end of this year's Rugby Championship, with Australia announcing Thursday they would immediately begin the search for his successor. Schmidt's last game in charge will now be the Bledisloe Cup clash against New Zealand on October 4 in Perth after he agreed to stay on a bit longer. Former Wallabies coach John Connolly joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Surprised, and humbled. That's the reaction of former All Blacks coach Ian Foster after being made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit. Having spent decades working in rugby, including 12 years with the All Blacks, Foster's contribution to the game has earned him inclusion in the New Year's Honours list. But Foster's contribution to the sport extends far beyond what he did at the highest level. The 148 matches Foster played for Waikato are still a record for the province and the tally is unlikely to be bettered. Among active players, only Liam Messam, aged 40, gets close at 104 games. As a coach, Foster's spells with both Waikato and the Chiefs paved the way for him to step into the All Blacks, where he lifted the World Cup as an assistant to Sir Steve Hansen in 2012. And speaking to Newstalk ZB's Summer Breakfast with Tim Beveridge, the 59-year-old is happy to deflect praise towards those who have helped him get to where he is, rather than take personal credit. “It's always for other people, isn't it? It's never for you,” Foster said. “But upon a little bit of reflection, I'm incredibly grateful for the acknowledgment. “That's, I guess, for my involvement in rugby, and something I've loved. You don't do it for any acknowledgment, but it's been pretty special. “With every layer, there's special memories. There's people that have been a massive influence, and people that have helped you along the pathways. “Every level has its own highs and lows. It was never a written goal to be coach of the All Blacks. “It was always about enjoying the moment and enjoying the group of people I was with at the time. “The thing that's been most special for me is seeing the support I've had over the years from family and friends at those different levels.” A year on from the All Blacks' heartbreaking one-point loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final, Foster has taken his coaching acumen offshore and been reunited with former mentor Hansen at Toyota Verblitz in Japan. The move to Japan came after New Zealand Rugby acted to replace Foster before a ball had even been kicked in 2023, as Scott Robertson was backed as the man to lead the All Blacks into the future. Despite that, though, Foster's tenure ultimately showed his worth as a coach. Ian Foster and Sir Steve Hansen in 2019. Photo / Getty Images Aside from his World Cup campaign as head coach, where the All Blacks ended Ireland's run before losing to South Africa, Foster defended the Bledisloe Cup every year, and also kept hold of the Freedom Cup against the Springboks. One year on, that prize has been surrendered to South Africa. And while public praise may not have flowed during his tenure, Foster never lost the support of his players. In mid-2022, when Foster faced the sack while the team were away in South Africa, a group of senior players personally pulled NZ Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson aside to outline that the coach needed to keep his job. After the World Cup final defeat in the bowels of Stade de France, assistant coach Jason Ryan was asked what he thought Foster deserved to be remembered for. His answer was how much Foster cared for the All Blacks. That care is consistent with Foster's approach to coaching on the whole, and the credit Foster gives to the players who have been part of his career. “For me, coaching is about caring for the people you work with. You get the best out of them if you care for them, if you try to understand what they're going through. “I love coaching, it's a great chance to influence people. But to do that, you've got to walk a little bit of life in their shoes, and understand the pressures they're going through. “Quite frankly, the players, every week we put them out, we expect high standards, so they should expect the same out of us.” Now, though, Foster's challenge lies in Japan. His Toyota Verblitz have opened their Rugby League One season with defeats to Kubota Spears and Honda Heat. Japan has become a destination for Kiwis, coaches and players alike. Foster is joined at Toyota by Aaron Smith, while former All Blacks charges Sam Cane and TJ Perenara have also just moved to Suntory Sungoliath and Black Rams Tokyo respectively. But as seen by the large number of quality internationals moving to Japanese clubs, playing there is about so much more than earning a paycheque. Foster is no different. “It's a great new challenge, a new culture, a new language, new food, new road to drive to work, new personalities — a new Ian Foster,” he said. “It's a great chance to try and teach an old dog new tricks. I want to keep growing as a coach, this is a great chance to do it. “But what I've learned is really, rugby players are rugby players — whether they speak Kiwi, Aussie or Japanese. “The beautiful thing is there's some great people over here, and I'm enjoying getting to know them. “I love what I'm doing.” Alex Powell is an Online Sports Editor for the NZ Herald. He has been a sports journalist since 2016, and previously worked for both Newshub and 1News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan is urging the governing body to sign league star Nathan Cleary ahead of the next World Cup. McLennan explained the Wallabies need to invest in 'top-tier' players to improve their performance in high profile events, including the Rugby World Cup and the Bledisloe Cup. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us in the studio as Ian Jones drops by with the iconic Bledisloe Cup! We'll dive into his incredible journey with the All Blacks, discover what it truly takes to become an All Black, and hear about the significance of wearing the famous jersey. Plus, Ian shares insights on Richie McCaw's special display and tests his knowledge on Stat Attack stats! Don't miss the All Blacks Experience's exciting Weet-Bix Stat Attacks activation this Wednesday and Thursday (9th and 10th), where kids can create their very own cards! Come check it out!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe looks at the All Blacks Bledisloe Cup win and to the tough tests ahead. 

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones launch into another Test Match post-mortem before giving it any thought at all, with this week's fulltime focus on another weird and curious Bledisloe Cup contest in Wellington, where the All Blacks overcame some first half issues to put the Wallabies away 33-13. After their almost comeback in Sydney, this loss in Wellington will have to be one that the Wallabies review harshly after one of their strongest first halves of the year, while the All Blacks made some impressive defensive shifts to regain an even share of possession and territory, which allowed them to get away in the second half. 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! 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 FOLLOW US 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

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.

It's the biggest day on the Australian Sporting calendar. Both the NRL and AFL Grand Finals are today, the AFL set to kick off first this afternoon. Eddie McGuire is synonymous with the sport, and he joined Piney to discuss the big day. “It is, you know, I go to the Super Bowl every year. You know, the Kiwis know what it's like when the All Blacks are playing and it's a big game or a Bledisloe Cup or, or a World Cup in these days. That's what it's like.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wallabies gave the All Blacks an almighty scare last week. They look to build on that performance to pull off an upset against the All Blacks in Wellington. One of the Wallabies' greatest ever players was John Eales, and he joins the show to discuss how the team can keep improving “What I hope to see is consistency and just building on, building on the performance of last week,” he told Piney. “And just less of those bad moments where, where they let the All Blacks in.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ's All Black correspondent Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the latest from the All Black camp about the Bledisloe Cup on Saturday, the National Under 85 kg Club Cup final being on before the test and Liam Lawson securing his Formula One seat.

Today on the show... Test two of the Bledisloe Cup is tomorrow - let's break it down. Martian Devlin, sports broadcaster with decades of experience, has been there for the All Black's ups and downs I'll get his take on tomorrow's match. And I got the scoop of the year from ACT Party Leader, David Seymour yesterday - let's expand on the issue. 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.htmlInstagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcastTikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson insists Damian McKenzie isn't in the bad books despite dropping the first-five for this weekend's Bledisloe Cup clash with the Wallabies in Wellington. Robertson has named Beauden Barrett at No.10 sending McKenzie, who had started all eight tests this year, back to the reserves. McKenzie produced some crucial errors in last week's patchy win over Australia in Sydney though Robertson said he's been largely happy with the playmaker's form, RNZ Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.

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.

What a crazy round 5 of The Rugby Championship. From 68,000 in the Bledisloe Cup to a historic win in Argentina against the current world champions. The Aotearoa team gives their takes on the weekend and some bonus sections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast.The Bledisloe Cup is safely locked away for another year, so can we look back at this year's Rugby Championship as a success after all?With the cup done after one match, is there a way to keep the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies interesting?Despite the win, the ABs were given a scare against Australia once again struggled as the game went on, who do the panel think is keeping their place in the team moving forward?The NPC is about to enter its final stages who will be making a late run to finish the season?

Danny, Ashy and Ugo are on the sofa to look back at a hectic weekend which featured an impressive win for Bath and a good old fashioned smash and grab by Leicester to get Michael Cheika off to a winning start. DC has an issue with his market value on Fantasy Rugby and we debate what a prime Ashton and Monye would have fetched. The code if you want to join the league is: posysash or you can email: rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk for the link. Plus, we look back at round five of the Rugby Championship delivered yet again, with a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter in Sydney and Los Pumas stun the Springboks.

Ash, Luttsy, Buzz and Mitch wrap a massive weekend of sport including the AFL Prelims, NRL Semi-Finals, the final round of the NRLW, the Hostplus Cup Grand Final, the Bledisloe Cup and the Singapore Grand Prix...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bledisloe Cup is back in New Zealand for another year - but is all lost after a thrilling performance in Sydney. Nick H, Nick W and Natho come together to review Bledisloe I, the highlights and lowlights of the result, and look ahead to Wellington. Are Australia on the brink of turning a corner under Joe Schmidt? WARNING: We're all very reasonable people who don't swear and engage in inappropriate behaviour on podcast at all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bledisloe Cup is staying in New Zealand for another year - but is Australia - finally - about to turn a corner?Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the thrilling clash in Sydney and look ahead to Wellington, and they are joined this week by Rugby Australia Chairman Daniel Herbert for a candid discussion on the future direction of the game, the challenges and opportunities Rugby Australia faces, and more.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Daniel HerbertProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the retail supply of nitrous oxide, or 'laughing gas,' as more young people are using it for kicks, teachers are warning that students across the country are getting away with using artificial intelligence to cheat on their school work, 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, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

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.

Andrew Saville and Guy Heveldt join Mike Hosking to discuss the Bledisloe Cup, Argentina's victory over South Africa, Black Caps v Sri Lanka, AFL and making baseball history.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 44 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. Lachie, Ando and John Ferguson talk through the incredible rugby action from the weekend!Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq4Z5T9

The All Blacks have retained the Bledisloe Cup after a nail-biter match against Australia in Sydney. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland joins Piney to talk about the knife-edge 31-28 victory, and why the team are finding it so hard to score in the last 20 minutes of the game. LISTEN ABOVESee 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.

On the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast for Saturday 21 September 2024, Eagle Eye Cherry joins Jack to discuss his bonafide classic track Save Tonight, his love for performing live, and what he's expecting for his first time ever touring in New Zealand.   Jack talks about how stiffer competition from across the ditch will help New Zealand's rugby improve too.   Chef Nici Wickes has the perfect recipe for new season asparagus, right as it is springing into stores.  Man of many talents, Graham Norton has a brand-new book out and book reviewer Catherine Raynes delivers her verdict.   And tech expert Paul Stenhouse explains why the US government is looking to force cars to have AM radio.  Get the Saturday Morning with Jack Tame Full Show Podcast every Saturday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the show we were joined by All Black centurion and Sky Sport commentator Mils Muliania to chat about Razors first Bledisloe Cup series as All Blacks coach. 

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 the 43-hour flight, the toilet crimes at 40,000 feet and take a peek into the red light district… Plus, they preview the 1st Bledisloe Cup match and an update on the Black Caps in Sri Lanka!Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 All Blacks are set to defend the trophy they have held for more than two decades this weekend. Scott Roberton has named his side for the first Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney on Saturday, sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Today we are joined on the phone by Damian Mackenzie, First Five for the All Blacks ahead of the Bledisloe Cup series. 

Will Jordan's move to All Blacks fullback has been short lived.   Jordan shifts back to the right wing for Saturday afternoon's Bledisloe Cup test in Sydney, with Beauden Barrett restored to fullback and Caleb Clarke on the left wing.   It's the same back three that started in Johannesburg against the Springboks, before Barrett switched to the bench for Cape Town.   Coach Scott Robertson says they believe it's best for this week with Clarke now fit again.  Jordan told Mike Hosking that while Australia is not South Africa, they all know how important the Bledisloe Cup is, and losing that certainly provides plenty of fear.  He said that it's about maintaining or even lifting their intensity from over in South Africa, and making sure they put Australia on the back foot from the start.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks want to show New Zealand they can bounce back from adversity in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Coach Scott Robertson has made four changes to his 23 from the side that lost in Cape Town, in the second of two defeats to the Springboks. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave sums up the selection - and weighs up New Zealand's chances of winning. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian correspondent talks about the Bledisloe Cup, methane emissions and whether paraquat should be banned.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made some line-up changes ahead of this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney. Beauden Barrett returns to fullback, Will Jordan moves to the right wing, and Ethan de Groot and Caleb Clarke make their return after recovering from injuries.  All Blacks prop Tyrel Lomax hopes the team can turn their luck around after the two recent defeats in Cape Town. He expressed his disappointment with how the last couple of games went for the team - especially towards the end. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today... Johnny day is in to talk rugby. Surely we will pop the Wallabies won't we? And what does our team selection say about Razor. New stats show we are no longer drinking like we used to, the dramatic fall in booze consumption. And Nicola Dally-Paki has come the full circle from being broken and totally distraught after her baby boy Moko was killed by caregivers, to now, being a leader, a mentor, and a role model to others. She plans to turn her story into a short film.Get in touch with me - duncan@rova.nz and join us on the socials.Website: https://www.rova.nz/podcasts/duncan-garner-editor-in-chief-live Instagram: @DuncanGarnerpodcastTikTok: @DuncanGarnerpodcast

The crew sit down to look the up-and-coming Bledisloe Cup, will Joe Schmidt use his experience to conquer the All Blacks who look to end the Rugby Championship on a high. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boks are Argentina hoping to give the Pumas a Moer(at)ing with a much-changed side, while the Currie Cup reaches its zenith with the Sharks traveling to Joburg to take on the Lions. Will Esterhuizen lead Ant's boys to their second trophy in succession? Or will Nohamba take his revenge on his old employers and sent Phil into a frenzy? Oh, also, the Bledisloe Cup is now the wooden spoon playoff for The Rugby Championship. What a time to be alive. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The All Blacks are determined to shake off their bad luck in Cape Town and bounce back in training. The team is set up up to play against the Wallabies in Saturday's opening Bledisloe Cup test. D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast.The Bledisloe Cup returns and the All Blacks will be looking to turnaround their fortunes after two straight loses to the Springboks.Australia will also be hurting and will want to take advantage of an All Blacks team still undergoing a rebuild under Razor.With such an important game coming up, with so much riding on it, will Razor revert to a tried and tested team or still ring in the changes?The NPC continues to excite with a number of entertaining games coming up this weekend.

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.

What do we need to see from All Blacks head into the Bledisloe Cup series?

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by TVNZ presenter, SENZ Breakfast radio star and still the pod's favourite home baker Scotty ‘Sumo' Steveson for a proper in-depth look back at all that ills New Zealand Rugby, Rugby Australia, and the game as it stands in both countries heading into the first Bledisloe Cup match of the year. Coming at a time where Rassie Erasmus and his Springboks remain four steps ahead of everyone, both the All Blacks and Wallabies find themselves in genuine rebuilds, but that only one of them will admit to. And while NZR and RA are pretending everything is fine, Super Rugby limps along as a shadow of its former self. 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! 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 FOLLOW US 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 Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 43 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. In this Bledisloe Cup preview episode, Lachie chats with Kiwi social media personality Ella Ferguson to preview Bledisloe Cup Game 1, Wallaroos and Black Ferns upcoming games in WXV and Super Rugby Pacific's new format for 2025!Catch more of Ella Ferguson at: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellaferguson5?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq

The Wallabies suffered a record loss to Argentina last weekend, conceding 64 points in 50 minutes. You'd expect fans to be banging down the door of Rugby Australia for answers, but perhaps it's more concerning that they aren't. With two Bledisloe Cup tests on the horizon and a tough Spring tour to follow, can the Wallabies turn this year into a positive and bring fans back to rugby? Featured: Iain Payten, Nine newspapers. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Brad Foster reports on Australia's east coast cold snap, the total ban of the manufacture of engineered stone - the first country in the world to do so - and Wikileaks founder Julian Assange returning to Australia a free man after 14 years. He also talks about the Wallabies' upcoming matches in preparation for the Bledisloe Cup in September.

ON TODAY'S SHOW  Turmoil at channel 9 & Peter Costello's resignation King's Birthday honours for Daniel Andrews  Caro's chat with Simon Goodwin & the pressure of success A Netflix recommendation from Caro And the Bledisloe Cup of wines!   THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. JUNE MIXED DOZEN - AUSTRALIA vs. NEW ZEALAND Amen Break Pinot Noir 2020 Rob Hall Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Bilancia Syrah 2020 Paisley Wines Boombox Shiraz BSF BOOK: Eleven Letters to You: A Memoir by Helen Elliott SCREEN: A Man in Full on Netflix Thank you to Cobram Estate Olive Oil. Australia's most awarded extra virgin olive oil. Grown, harvested and first cold pressed in Northern Victoria FOOD: Extra Puffy Brazilian Cheese Puffs 200g cheddar cheese, or a mixture of cheddar and parmesan 200g milk of choice 100g olive oil or melted butter 1 tsp fine sea salt 300g tapioca starch, or arrowroot 3 large eggs Extra olive oil or butter for greasing tins, or paper muffin cups Instructions Thermomix method 1.  Cut cheese into 2cm cubes and grate in Thermomix 8 sec/speed 8. Remove from bowl and set aside. 2. Place milk, oil and salt into Thermomix bowl and heat 5 mins/90C/speed 1. 3. Add tapioca starch and mix to combine, 20 sec/speed 6. 4. Allow to cool for 20 mins or so. 5.  Add eggs and cheese and mix 20sec/speed 6. 6. Place mixture into a large bowl and set in the fridge or freezer to completely cool and become firm (at least 30 mins in freezer, or 1 hour in fridge – can be left a day or two in fridge in a sealed container). 7. Meanwhile, prepare a 12 hole muffin tin by greasing with some olive oil or butter, or line muffin tin with paper liners. 8. Preheat oven to 200C. 9.    Scoop out cold mixture into muffin cups with a nice cream scoop or large dessert spoon, so the cups are approx 3/4 filled witha rounded top. (Mixture will be very stiff and even have a dry, crusty layer – that's fine, the crusty bits will melt and they will cook perfectly.) 10. Bake for 25 mins, or until golden brown and crunchy on the outside. Make sure they are firm to touch before removing from oven, so they don't fall. To make them even crunchier on the outside, you can turn off oven, leave door a little ajar, and leave them there for another 10-15 mins. 11. Serve hot for super crunchy outside and chewy inside! Conventional method: 1.    Grate cheese and set aside. 2. Heat together milk, oil and salt in a saucepan on the stovetop over med-high heat, just until milk is hot but not boiling. (Stir now and then while it heats.) 3. Remove from heat, add tapioca starch and mix to combine. Cool mixture for 20 mins or so. 4.    Add eggs and cheese and mix well in a food processor or blender, until quite smooth. Place into fridge or freezer so mixture is completely cold before continuing with recipe above. 1. Keep batter in fridge for up to 3 days. Keep baked puffs in a sealed container/bag in the fridge for up to a week, or in freezer for a month or so. They're yummy served cold but will be chewy, not crunchy on the outside. Leftover puffs can be halved, turned upside down, and heated in hot grill to bring back the crunch! DID YOU SEE THAT? The latest Australian Story, which revisited the life of Quaden Bayles    SIX QUICK QUESTIONS CORRIE TO CARO: Did the King's Birthday honors get the timing right with Daniel Andrews? CARO TO CORRIE:  What job do you wish had come your way CORRIE TO CARO: Thinking of the extraordinary contribution of doctor, TV presenter and author Michael Mosley, have you ever tried the 5-2 diet CARO TO CORRIE:  What big literary event are you looking forward to this week CORRIE TO CARO: What telephone call gave you the biggest surprise this year CARO TO CORRIE: What big screen event are you looking forward to this week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices