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At the end of each week, Mike Hosking takes you through the big-ticket items and lets you know what he makes of it all. Wellington: 7/10 As in the NPC team. A brilliant final, overtime and high drama. It's good for rugby. The haka: 6/10 I know Joe Marler is a boofhead, but doesn't he make a not unreasonable point? By the time we show up, sing the national anthem twice and then the haka, that's a lot of indulgence asked for, isn't it? Anthony Albanese: 2/10 "Hi Alan, can you stick us in first class?" What could possibly go wrong? Ginny Andersen: 3/10 "Hahahaha look at that, I'll share that." What could possibly go wrong? Australia and their Covid report: 7/10 Obviously a lot more efficient than us, but what theirs says ours will say. Sadly for both, the trust is gone, and lessons will never be learnt. But good to see some honesty at last. LISTEN ABOVE FOR MIKE HOSKING'S FULL WEEK IN REVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a chance for Bay of Plenty to reclaim provincial rugby's top honours for the first time in almost half a century. The Steamers are one game away from winning their first NPC title since its inception in 1976, but have to get past minor premiers Wellington in the capital this afternoon. BOP Head Coach Richard Watt joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview the season finale. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bay of Plenty Steamers Captain Kurt Eklund joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024 Final v Wellington Lions tomorrow night at Wellington Regional Stadium, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent Graham is joined by a team of rugby betting experts to discuss the weekend's action from a betting angle. The Handicap airs every Thursday night at 21h00 and this week's show will focus on the week 6 URC matches and the Bunnings NPC Final.    Here is the link to subscribe to the free weekly Goodforthegame betting mailer, great for beginners and veteran punters alike     https://bit.ly/gftgnewsletter Here is the link to the forum thread where punters share bets and information http://www.goodforthegame.co.za/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=1&id=38268&Itemid=767
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith dials in from Tokyo to run through with Liam Napier the All Blacks team named for Saturday's test against Japan in Yokohama and what it means for the rest of the tour. We also preview the NPC final, discuss Rugby Sevens being given the heave-ho from the pared-back 2026 Commonwealth Games and big moves in the commercial arm of NZ Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The latest edition of 'The All-Star Panel' features Rugby Writer Jamie Wall and Graeme 'The Sportsfreak' Beasley. On this weekend's agenda: No one seems to care about the America's Cup, a week to remember for New Zealand Cricket, and has the NPC been a success? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Waikato are hopeful of a less nervy finish ahead of tonight's NPC semifinal against Wellington. The visitors had to rely on a defensive masterclass to get past Taranaki in last weekend's quarterfinal, where they held on to a one-point lead over the final 20 minutes. D'Arcy catches up with midfielder Quinn Tupaea ahead of their Semi-Final showdown. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Graham is joined by a team of rugby betting experts to discuss the weekend's action from a betting angle. The Handicap airs every Thursday night at 21h00 and this week's show will focus on the week 5 URC matches and the Bunnings NPC semi-finals.    Here is the link to subscribe to the free weekly Goodforthegame betting mailer, great for beginners and veteran punters alike     https://bit.ly/gftgnewsletter http://www.goodforthegame.co.za/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=1&id=38261&Itemid=767
Bryn Hall joins the show to talk through the weekend's NPC quarterfinal matches Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Johnson joins Smithy to talk through the final regular season round of NPC, as Taranaki retained the Ranfurly Shield and the quarterfinals were finalised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall is thrilled a key player is back for the final round of the NPC regular season. Winger Mark Tele'a will kit-up and look to add star-power against Southland in Invercargill today having been released from the All Blacks. Despite his international experience, Hall says his transition back to the domestic league wasn't as smooth as anticipated. D'Arcy catches up with Bryan Hall ahead of their must-win final round game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland's final round robin NPC clash will look a little bit different this week. They're saying goodbye to Eden Park and hello to the field at Auckland Grammar, taking the game back to the grassroots. Auckland Rugby CEO Jarrod Bear told Heather du Plessis-Allan that it's an opportunity to get out to different corners of Auckland, they've had great feedback. He said that Auckland Grammar has a fantastic connection to the game, not only with their participation opportunities, but also in the number of All Blacks and Auckland players they've produced over the years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Graham is joined by a team of rugby betting experts to discuss the weekend's action from a betting angle. The Handicap airs every Thursday night at 21h00 and this week's show will focus on the week 3 URC matches and the final week of Bunnings NPC regular season action    Here is the link to subscribe to the free weekly Goodforthegame betting mailer with Best Bet and an ACCA   http://bit.ly/bettingmail  Here is the link to this week's Rugby forum thread where punters share bets and information http://www.goodforthegame.co.za/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=1&id=38249&Itemid=767
The NPC Bulletin with Tony Johnson reviewing round 8 of the Bunnings NPC including Counties smash Wellington, Harbour hammer Canterbury, Hawke's Bay pip Auckland at the death & Tasman drop one ahead of defending the Ranfurly Shield v Auckland on Wednesday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Campbell Burnes previewing round 8 of the Bunnings NPC kicking-off tonight with Counties Manukau v Wellington and wrapping up on Wednesday with Tasman defending the Ranfurly Shield v Auckland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sky Sports NZ Rugby Commentator & Analyst Tony Johnson joins the show to review Round 6 of the Bunnings NPC, Tasman hold onto the log o' wood, Black Ferns lose to England at Twickenham and look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Otago Rugby Legend Brendan Laney catches up with Smithy to preview round 6 of the Bunnings NPC kicking-off tonight with Southland v Canterbury and including Wellington Lions Ranfurly Shield challenge v Tasman Mako Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brent Graham is joined by a team of rugby betting experts to discuss the weekend's action from a betting angle. The Handicap airs every Thursday night at 21h00 and this week's show will focus on the Currie Cup semi-finals with some thoughts on the NPC matches and a look ahead to the Rugby Championship week 5.   Here is the link to subscribe to the free weekly Goodforthegame betting mailer with Best Bet and an ACCA   http://bit.ly/bettingmail  Here is the link to this week's Rugby forum thread where punters share bets and information   http://www.goodforthegame.co.za/index.php?option=com_kunena&view=topic&catid=1&id=38229&Itemid=767
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
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Tasman Mako Head Coach Gray Cornelius joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, winning the Ranfurly Shield for the first time in the unions history off Hawkes bay Magpies, celebrations, first up defence v Wellington & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Tony Johnson reviewing round 5 of the Bunnings NPC including Tasman Mako first Ranfurly Shield reign begins, Auckland win battle of the bridge, Wellington in storm week with a Shield challenge next round & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tasman Mako Team Manager Huw Beynon joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024 Ranfurly Shield challenge v Hawkes Bay Magpies tomorrow at McLean Park in Napier, planning a victory parade & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Nigel Yalden previewing round 5 of the Bunnings NPC kicking-off tonight with the Steamers v Turbos and including the battle of the bridge, the Ranfurly Shield defence & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hawkes Bay Magpies Coach Brock James joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, unbeaten run so far, this weekend's Ranfurly Shield defence v Tasman Mako, state of the competition & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smithy's Sermon. Today Smithy talks about domestic rugby in New Zealand and Australia off the back of Michael Cheika's comments on Australia pulling out of Super Rugby to concentrate on their game, going back to the Bunnings NPC in NZ 7 more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bulletin with Graeme Beasley on All Blacks in South Africa, Bunnings NPC, Auckland Rugby, Canterbury, US Open, big 3, Paralympics so far, upcoming medal chances, Blackcaps contracts & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Tony Johnson on the results from round 4 of the Bunnings NPC including Magpies top of the table, Canterbury & Auckland struggling, Tasman continue their run up the table & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Campbell Burnes round 4 preview of the Bunnings NPC kicking-off tonight with Northland v Southland and wrapping up next Wednesday with Northland v Waikato Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bay of Plenty Coach Richard Watt joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, squad, coaching team, results so far, state of the competition, upcoming match v unbeaten Tasman on Saturday & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bunnings NPC Bulletin with Tony Johnson's wrap of round 3 including Magpies hold on to the Ranfurly Shield, Auckland remain winless v Canterbury, Tasman pile the points on Counties & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Northland Taniwha Head Coach Dale MacLeod joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, squad, coaching team, results so far, upcoming Ranfurly Shield challenge v Magpies this Friday & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bulletin with Sam Ackerman on Warriors 2024, Shaun Johnson final home game v surging Bulldogs, roster for 2025, changes, All Blacks, Bunnings NPC & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NPC Bulletin with Rugby News Mag Editor Campbell Burnes including a review of the rounds matches, Magpies hold out Southland to keep the shield, Otago beating Auckland, Tasman smashing Canterbury, Steamers roll through Harbour & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Southland rugby co-coach James Wilson joins Lachlan Waugh on It's Only Sport, previewing the first Ranfurly Shield match as part of the 2024 Bunnings NPC between Hawke's Bay and Southland in Napier this weekend. The Magpies won the shield off Wellington in 2023, and face their third defence against a Stags side who come off an encouraging opening-round win over Otago. Wilson and Waugh discuss the history of and passion for the Log o' Wood in New Zealand, what it feels like to win it (Wilson was part of the Southland side that won the shield in 2009 and 2011), and more.
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' stunning defeat against Argentina in Wellington and dig into how it happened and what needs to be changed for the rematch against Los Pumas at Eden Park this weekend. We also put some perspective into the reason behind so many empty seats at Sky Stadium. We also pick through the highlights of the opening round of the NPC and Farah Palmer Cup, the Springboks win over the Wallabies and Twickenham's surprising name change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Canterbury NPC Coach Marty Bourke joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, squad selected, coaching team, round 1 v Northland Taniwha, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bulletin with Graeme Beasley on Paris 2024 Olympics, Kiwi medallists so far, remaining medal chances, Bunnings NPC expectations, All Blacks v Pumas, TJ Perenara, depth at lock & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Auckland Rugby Coach Craig McGrath joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, squad selections, coaching team, first match v Wellington Lions, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taranaki Coach Neil Barnes catches up with Smithy to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, squad selected, defending the title, opening the competition v Counties this Friday, preparations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bulletin with Aiden McLaughlin on Bunnings NPC's standing on the rugby calendar, Paris Olympics 2024, highlights, disappointments, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price, pinnacle of sports & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wellington Lions Coach Alando Soakai joins the show to talk Bunnings NPC 2024, his coaching journey since retiring, coaching set up, squad, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taranaki and Hawke's Bay face off in this year's NPC Championship final, today.Taranaki beat Canterbury 23-16 last weekend to book a place in this year's final. The Bulls hope to win their first championship since 2014, and Hawke's Bay hope to win their first ever.  Veteran broadcaster Phil Quinney spoke to Jason Pine about it.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Riki sits down with Matt Todd to discuss his progression from playing to coaching, with the flanker beginning his coaching journey in the last couple of years, stretching from Rippa Rugby to the Bunnings NPC
Richard and Karl preview this weekend's Bunnings NPC semis before they're joined by Mark Stafford to preview Week 2 of the Women's World Cup
Pat, Paul & Richard recap all the action from Bledisloe 2 and take a look at how the All Blacks and other Southern Hemisphere sides are tracking a year out from the Rugby World Cup before diving in to Round 9 of the Bunnings NPC.
Pat, Paul & Richard share their takes from a wild night of footy in Melbourne before looking ahead to the final round of the 2022 Rugby Championship and throwing out a few best bets for both clashes as well as a quick preview of Round 9 of the Bunnings NPC.
Patrick is away this week but the boys have pulled in the great man, Ian Smith, to preview the weekend's Rugby Championship & Bunnings NPC action.
Pat, Paul & Richard recap all the action from Hamilton and Sydney over the weekend and take stock of the Rugby Championship landscape, as the competition enters it's home stretch, before diving into another action packed weekend of the Bunnings NPC and sharing a few of their favourite bets for Round 6.