Podcasts about former all blacks

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!!

Scott Barrett, the current All Blacks captain, is set to miss the next three to five months of rugby after picking up a back injury before he was able to return to action this Super Rugby season. There is a chance he'll be back for the end of the Nations Championship at the end of the year - but discussions have begun around who the next All Blacks captain will be. Reuben Thorne is a former All Blacks captain and he joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are slowly heading towards the business end of the Super Rugby season and questions are starting to be asked around a couple of contestable positions in the upcoming All Blacks team, with the wing being one of them. Caleb Tangitau, a player who looked certain to be included at some stage this year heartbreakingly went down with an ACL injury which rules him out for the rest of the year, and the form player of the competition, Fehi Fineanganofo, is set to leave New Zealand for Newcastle later this year. Former All Blacks winger Rico Gear joined D'Arcy to discuss who else could take on the roles for the All Blacks later this year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues are celebrating their 30th anniversary with their inaugural Blues Hall of Fame. It'll honour the legends, stories, and defining moments that have shaped the club since its inception in 1996. The first class of inductees will be honoured at a formal lunch today. Former All Blacks coach and Blues board member John Hart told Kerre Woodham that initially, while they catch up on history, the Hall will focus on the players and coaches. But after that, he says, the ‘Guardians' class will be added, which honours people like managers, administrators, supporters, or sponsors. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Graham Henry is keen to offer his perspective to the All Blacks selection roundtable. The 2011 World Cup-winning coach will join the panel as an independent selector, alongside head coach Dave Rennie and assistant Neil Barnes. Sir Graham says everyone has an opinion on what's right and wrong in rugby. "I think that sure, when people are watching my team win when I was a coach, they felt probably the same way. So I guess it's part of the deal." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Graham Henry is honoured to be returning to the All Blacks' set-up, 15 years on from coaching them to a Rugby World Cup triumph. He's agreed to be an independent selector on head coach Dave Rennie's panel with assistant coach Neil Barnes the other voice. Former All Blacks coach John Hart joined D'Arcy to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks captain and loose forward Taine Randell is now a New Zealand First candidate in the coming election. He will get a winnable list position in case he doesn't win the Tukituki electorate. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained what he could bring to politics. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell will stand as a New Zealand First candidate at this year's election. He's reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National's Catherine Wedd. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper explains why this is big news for NZ First. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ex-All Blacks captain Taine Randell says he's joining New Zealand First for this year's election, after a long dance with the party. An announcement by leader Winston Peters was scheduled at a public meeting in Hastings on Sunday, but cancelled because of Cyclone Vaianu. Randall's likely to become Hawke's Bay official candidate in coming weeks. He says he's fortunate to have had a great rugby career - but his eyes have now turned to the state of the country. "Right, now the next phase of my life - I'm pretty keen to contribute to New Zealand." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 15 April, 2026, a top economist explains why the Government's not properly preparing for a fuel crisis. A nutritionist disputes Donald Trump's claim that diet drinks kill cancer cells. Former All Blacks captain Taine Randell tells us why he wants to be the New Zealand First MP for Tukituki. And on The Huddle, Maurice Williamson and Gareth Hughes discuss the demise of Moana Pasifika in Super Rugby. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks Half Jon Preston joins the show to review round 9 of Super Rugby including his Hurricanes blowing away the Blues, Chiefs hammer Moana, Brumbies buck the Crusaders & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Blacks Sevens player Karl Te Nana joins Ric & Chappy to look at all the key games from round six of Super Rugby Pacific. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former All Blacks captain and farmer lets us know what he’s been up to in a busy career since his rugby days.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks captain Tana Umaga is a contender to be named as one of Dave Rennie's assistant coaches, possibly on defence. The Moana Pasifika mentor would replace Tamati Ellison. Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby, Elliott Smith told Ryan Bridge it's not really a surprise. He says he's got a strong connection to Rennie, having played under him for Wellington and the NPC going back 25 years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night at the Halberg Awards, the latest inductees into the New Zealand Sport Hall of Fame were announced. This year the inductees were Dame Valerie Adams and former All Blacks captain Richie McCaw. McCaw caught up with D'Arcy to celebrate the achievement. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks Midfielder Pita Alatini catches up with Riccardo to preview Moana Pasifika's 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, continuing what Ardie Savea started last season, squad additions, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There has been another development in the story as to who could take the reins as the All Blacks coach heading into the 2027 Rugby World Cup, this time with two familiar names to rugby fans all over New Zealand. The NZ Herald understands that Sir Steve Hansen and Ian Foster have been approached by New Zealand Rugby to see if they would be interested in applying for the All Blacks head coaching role. D'Arcy was joined by Mike Cron, a former All Blacks scrum coach who spent years coaching with both Hansen and Foster, to discuss the possibility of them returning to the All Blacks. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks and Super Rugby player Scott Waldrom joins us on the podcast to chat the GOATs of Rugby - England Edition.

Whitney Hansen, daughter of former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen, was named as the new Black Ferns head coach. In her first year she will oversee 11 tests and a historic British & Irish Lions Series in 2027. "She knows what she wants to do and when she wants to do it and, you know, I think it's important that your kids make their own decisions about where they want to go and what they want to do," Sir Steve Hansen told D'Arcy Waldegrave. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks First-five Nick Evans joins the show out of England to talk All Blacks Norther Tour, this weekends match v England, expectations, possible Grand Slam, what he's doing these days & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's set to be an intense match as the All Blacks face Scotland at Murrayfield. The Scottish side is celebrating 100 years at their home ground, and are aiming to cap it off with their first victory over the All Blacks. Both teams have named strong sides, Scotland being led by their world-class first five Finn Russell. Former All Blacks and Scotland assistant coach Brad Mooar told Jason Pine that when he first went to Scotland, he expected to see a mercurial talent in Russell, where things just sort of happened to him. Instead, he says, Russell's a massive student of the game, who does a lot of homework on his game, his team's game, the opposition, and the game in general. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks Prop John Afoa joins the show to preview this weekends test v Ireland in Chicago at Soldier Field, expectations, memorise of his debut 20 years ago against the Irish & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first charter sports school, New Zealand Performance Academy Aotearoa, as it will be known, will open in term 1 next year at the New Zealand Campus of Innovation and Sports in Upper Hutt, NZCIS. The school will go from year 11 to year 13, and will focus primarily on Rugby Union and Football in it's first year. Gilbert Enoka is the former mental skills coach to the All Blacks. He has also worked with sports teams like Chelsea FC, the Black Caps and England's cricket team. He says that, "I think any initiative that genuinely gives young people a better chance to grow, to learn and perform deserves attention." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dame Noeline Taurua coaching saga could be near an end after the Silver Ferns wrapped up their series against South Africa 3-nil. Game-day captain Grace Nweke took the microphone in the post-match ceremony and called for Taurua to return from her stand down period while under internal review. She said the coach is missed and they want her back in charge. Former All Blacks Sevens coach Sir Gordon Tietjens has voiced his support for Grace Nweke's speech. "I thought it was well-said and I certainly support everything she said in last night's speech." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks Prop John Afoa catches up with Ric & Chappy to chat All Blacks defence of the Bledisloe Cup & the Eden Park record this weekend v the Wallabies, expectations, his memories of the showdowns & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The All Blacks lost 43-10 to the Springboks in Wellington on Saturday night. It is the biggest defeat the All Blacks have suffered in a test match. Former All Blacks player Sir John Kirwan told Mike Hosking that the All Blacks need to have a look at their play and seriously review how the match unfolded ‘Normally we go away saying, OK, we can fix that up we'd be right, but I think this one is a little bit more serious' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks wing Cory Jane has emphasised the importance of aerial kicking battles in international rugby and says the All Blacks must improve their technique under the high ball. It comes after the All Blacks and Springboks were pinged several times for shepherding on the back of contestable kicks, as the All Blacks extended their unbeaten Eden Park streak to 51 games last weekend. Speaking on Newstalk ZB's Weekend Sport with Jason Pine, Jane said with World Rugby cracking down on players shielding teammates catching high balls, “the importance of technique is back”. “I think there are too many guys jumping in the air and turning their bodies, turning their hips. And most teams that are chasing are just jumping to try to whack the ball back, they're actually not trying to catch the ball. “So, you have to be better with your technique and by that I mean being square into the collision. You're allowed to protect yourself with your knee jumping up and being nice and square, and guys should be able to back themselves to catch the ball.” The 53-test All Black said better technique would also lead to safer collisions. “If you turn your body and your knees a little bit sideways and you get hit you could fall on the back of your head, you can flip over the guy, so it's also a little bit of safety for the catcher to get back to a better technique.” Cory Jane says with World Rugby cracking down on players shielding teammates catching high balls, “the importance of technique is back”. Photo / Photosport Asked how tempting it is to look at defenders rushing at you while you're waiting to catch a high-ball, Jane said “you know that they're coming and you can feel them coming when you're watching the ball”. “You should do your homework. I know when I played a long, long time ago, you knew which wingers were chasing and how they like to attack the ball.” Jane said teams are also using a box kick as a weapon now, seeing it as an opportunity to put their opposition under pressure. “If you're playing with the ball and you're going eight, 10, 15 phases and you're not making any inroads into the defence, you can put yourself under pressure. So you see it at international level ... the box kicking or the kicking can take a little bit of pressure off your attack, can put pressure back on to the catching team and then you can put them under pressure with your defence.” He thought the All Blacks would opt for more running rugby in Wellington on Saturday night after being engaged in a kick-heavy affair in Auckland last weekend. “I don't think they'll want to continue to go into box kicks and play, I guess, the way that South Africa have played the game, but it's a great way to not put yourself under pressure.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick is adamant the Eden Park 50-match unbeaten streak will heap pressure on South Africa —rather than New Zealand— in tonight's Rugby Championship test. The Springboks will attempt to become the first team since France in 1994 to win at the Auckland arena, having beaten the All Blacks the last four tests in a row. Fitzpatrick says he'd dread playing at South Africa's fortress, Ellis Park. “[The Springboks are] all saying, “we love going to Eden Park”, they don't love going to Eden Park,” he told Piney. “Because that's our home, that's where we're successful.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los Pumas completed a historic victory over the All-Blacks on Sunday, defeating them 29-23 to secure their first victory over the All-Blacks on home soil since 1976. It is also the fifth defeat under the leadership of Scott Robertson. Former All-Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry told Mike Hosking that although the loss in Argentina is tough, it'll give the team more motivation as they prepare to face South Africa. ‘it really galvanises them, and really focuses them, and I think that's what they require.' LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The All Blacks have defeated Argentina in the Rugby Championship. They dispatched a 24-41 victory over Los Pumas, who hosted the All Blacks at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes in Córdoba. Former All Blacks coach John Hart told Mike Hosking that the dominant display still needs improving, citing a lack of discipline. ‘You wouldn't want to be doing that against South Africa' he said in regard to the All-Black's big matchup in three weeks. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, the All Blacks were praised for their mental fortitude. When it came down to the wire, fans could expect the team to handle the pressure, trained and prepared for all scenarios. Much of that fortitude can be attributed to Gilbert Enoka – our national team's mental skills coach for 23 years. He retired at the end of 2023, and has now written a book that covers his mentality and philosophy during his tenure: ‘Become Unstoppable'. Though some of the techniques used changed over his nearly three decade long career, Enoka told Mike Hosking that the underlying principles are the same. “Pressure wears a new face every season, every year,” he explained. “But the principles for managing and navigating your way through, I believe, are timeless.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former All Blacks coach Sir Steve Hansen thinks getting former New Zealand and Crusaders star playmaker Richie Mo'unga back for the next World Cup is a good bit of business all round. Hansen's been on the ground in Japan at Toyota Verblitz, where Mo'unga's guided Toshiba to back-to-back titles in the top league. He told Jason Pine he's got no doubt the 31-year-old will hit the ground running, as Ardie Savea and Beauden Barrett, among others, have. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An iconic New Zealand rugby coach has released a new book. Mike Cron's autobiography, Coach: Lessons from an All Blacks Legend, covers his 210-test tenure with the All Blacks, including Rugby World Cup triumphs in 2011 and 2015, and his current role with the Wallabies. The ‘Scrum Doctor' joined Piney to discuss his extensive career and new book. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Robertson's first All Blacks team of the season raised a few eyebrows. The team selected to go up against France at Dunedin's Forsyth Barr Stadium features four uncapped players, with a few major names relegated to the reserves. Former All Blacks Captain Taine Randell joined Piney to discuss the selection choices and preview tonight's clash against France. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ian Foster was one of the more polarising All Blacks coaches in recent memory. He took the helm after the superb record of Sir Steve Hansen, and during his time there were constant discussions surrounding his job security. During his tenure he had a win rate of 70% and lost New Zealand the number one world ranking, but at the same time, he won 4 Bledisloe Cups, 4 Freedom Cups, and 3 Rugby Championships, as well as coming within a point of winning the Rugby World Cup. Foster is still in the coaching game over in Japan, but in the meantime, he's written a book called ‘Leading Under Pressure', that tells the story of his time with the All Blacks. He told Mike Hosking he had never intended to write a book, but felt it was an important story to tell. “A lot of the feedback we got is that people actually saw a team go through a journey over those four years,” he said. “I just felt that I almost owed it to my management team and a lot of my leading players to actually tell the story of the journey of that particular team.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 17th of June, we have good news around the number of families moved out of emergency housing and where they've gone. Small hint - it's not to cars or the streets. At 23 years old, Nico Porteous has decided he wants to retire from the Olympics, at the peak of his prime. He joined the show to delve into his decision. Former All Blacks coach Ian Foster has a new book out about leadership and his time in the top job, so he's on to talk all things pressure. 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.

Former All Blacks midfielder Ngani Laumape believes Moana Pasifika can win Super Rugby while he's there. Laumape has signed a two year deal, returning to Super Rugby for the first time since leaving the Hurricanes in 2021. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rugby world is mourning the death of former All Blacks wing and captain Stu Wilson, who died in Tauranga at the age of 70. Regarded as one of the world's best attacking players when he played for the All Blacks in the early 1980s, tributes have been flowing for former Wellington flyer. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

Former All Blacks wing great Stu Wilson has died at the age of 70. Wilson was regarded as one of the world's finest attacking players during his hey-day with the All Blacks in the early 1980s, finishing his career with 19 test tries, which was a record for the All Blacks at the time. Former Rugby commentator Keith Quinn and former teammate, fellow commentator and friend Murray Mexted spoke to Corin Dann.

Former All Blacks captain and newly appointed New Zealand Rugby chair David Kirk says maintaining player numbers remains the sports biggest challenge.

Former All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga has been invited by former All Blacks coach Ian Foster to play for the ANZAC team against the British and Irish Lions in Australia.

Former All Blacks first-five Richie Mo'unga has been invited by former All Blacks coach Ian Foster to play for the ANZAC team against the British and Irish Lions in Australia later this year.

Rugby is mourning the passing of former All Blacks doctor John Mayhew. Mayhew has passed away after heart complications, at the age of 70. He served as the All Blacks doctor between 1988 and 2004 before moving to the Warriors for 15 years. Former All Black Captain Sean Fitzpatrick told Mike Hosking Mayhew was very much part of the team, both on and off the field. He says he was a lovely man, a confidant, very calm, and managed to bring humour to very tense situations. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man who treated countless numbers of All Blacks and Warriors players over more than a 30 year period has died. Dr John Mayhew has died at the age of 70, after recent heart complications. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks his legacy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tributes are flowing for one of the most well-known coaches in All Blacks history. Past president of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters' Club Dick Tayler spoke to Corin Dann.

Former All Blacks hooker Hika Elliot will soon be reunited with of one his most treasured possessions. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

Former All Blacks captain Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford joins us for this week's Sporting History. Sir Wayne's career in Rugby Union includes joining the New Zealand Cavaliers on their controversial tour of apartheid South Africa and winning the inaugural 1987 Rugby World Cup. He then captained the All Blacks for a three year, 14 game unbeaten streak Buck is also credited with revitalising the Ka Mate haka the All Blacks perform before matched. Teaching the team the correct tikanga. Oh and there's also the infamous "Battle of Nantes" which resulted in Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford being knocked out, losing several teeth and a testicle!

Former All Blacks skipper Sam Cane concedes he never thought he'd bring up a century of tests.

Two teams struggling to unearth their best form will square off in Sydney on Saturday in the first Bledisloe Cup Test. Former All Blacks halfback and Sky Sport comments man Justin Marshall spoke to Corin Dann.

The Scott Robertson All Blacks era is under way. The new coach unveiled a 32-man squad featuring five new caps at a ceremony in Christchurch last night. They'll begin preparing for two Tests against England in July. Former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan spoke to Corin Dann.