Podcasts about Super Rugby

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

Karl from the TAB joins ACC Head G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the A-League Grand Final, Super Rugby, NRL, State of Origin and the F1 in Montreal (00:00)...Then this week's Grab A Pen (15:20), an Origin Edition of Stats To Impress The Ladies (18:00) and another ThreeWay (19:30)... Powered by TAB!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's already round 15 with two to go and all to play for. KARL and Happy get through it tonight with Sully unavailable. Thank you for all of your support, please download, subscribe rate and review on all of your platforms. Get down to your local club, buy a beer or become a memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Super Rugby is finishing with a flourish. With Nick W off with the tradies, Nick H and Nath chew the fat on the Tahs cleaning up in Suva and the Force chasing a dream... and do some number crunching to see what finals might look like. WARNING: a LOT of editing was required. Imagine what we had to cut out. Farrell nailing a lineout: https://x.com/premrugby/status/2055734778905731101?s=46See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The team are joined by legendary commentator TJ, to chat all things Super Rugby, All Blacks selections and fondest memories over his near 50 years in the industry!!

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. We are two weeks away from the playoffs and with some teams pretty much a lock in for the playoffs, is this a time to start resting players or is momentum too important. We breakdown all the action from the weekend. Can anyone stop the Hurricanes? Are the Chiefs setting themselves up to be the bridesmaid again this year? With Moana Pasifika sadly leaving the comp next year, we wonder how will the comp look next year? We read out your comments in response to who will be the next ABs captain, and there are come choice words.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & Finn Caddie join G Lane and begin the episode by making a formal apology to the great Kieran Read (00:00)... Next, they recap the Wahs absolutely pumping the Warriors at Magic Round, whether Manaia cursed Tanah Boyd (03:30), and somehow against all odds, Auckland FC have a home Grand Final this weekend (10:30), much to the total disgust of Phoenix fans... Plus, they chat about a brutal injury in Super Rugby to an All Blacks hopeful (12:50), and the return of fooking Conor McGregor (21:00)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (26:55)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricanes coach Clark Laidlaw's faith in his players continues to rise after a 47-24 Super Rugby victory over the Blues. The competition front-runners ran in seven tries to four to restore their lead over the second-placed Chiefs to five points. Hurricanes winger Kini Naholo joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chiefs are relishing in their victory against the Highlanders in last nights clash, ticking up vital points as the Super Rugby season slowly draws to a close. Their 42-12 win came at the expense of injured fullback Damian Mackenzie, who was knocked out in the second half after copping a boot to the chin, while the Highlanders lost Caleb Tangitau to a non-contact knee injury at the end of the match. The result shifts them back near the top of the ladder, putting them on track to host the playoffs as the end of the season draws near. The Chiefs have made it to the grand final three times in the past, but have yet to claim the title, and first five Josh Jacomb told Piney if they're lucky enough to reach the final then they'll have to address it, but also understand that it's in the past. “All we can focus on is what's in front of us.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two sides meet in a crucial Super Rugby clash in Auckland this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke with Lisa Owen.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Manaia Stewart & Finn Caddie join G Lane to discuss how he missed out on a $1700 last night (00:00)... Next, they get into the news that Luke Metclaf has officially signed with the Dragons (07:30), discuss if anyone is going to save Moana Pasifika (13:15) and preview derby weekend in Super Rugby (18:15)! Plus, they preview the 2nd leg of AFC's Semi tonight (22:35), and hatch a plan to head to Raglan for the WSL Championship Tour (29:45)... Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (33:00)... Have you joined our Facebook Group 'The Caravan' yet? - JOIN HERE Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! Listen & Follow The Agenda Podcast on iHeartradio or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Karl from the TAB joins ACC Head G Lane to pore over the big wins from last weekend and look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the PGA Championship, Super Rugby and NRL Magic Round (00:00)... Plus a special Magic Round Edition of Stats to Impress The Ladies (12:20)!Then this week's Grab A Pen (14:35), and another ThreeWay (18:00)... Powered by TAB!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A concession from All Blacks coach Dave Rennie as he deliberates his first squad for July's Nations Championship series. He'll attend the Chiefs-Highlanders Super match in Hamilton tonight as the squeeze comes on for players to impress. A 34-strong group will be named for the tests against France, Ireland, and Italy, with a further 10 added for the tour of South Africa. Rennie told Mike Hosking the depth of talent is scarcer than the recent past. He says that in their heyday, the All Blacks would've had six or seven players featuring in the World XV, and they probably haven't got that number at the moment. However, Rennie says there is an enormous amount of talent in New Zealand, and their job is going to be to work with the Super Rugby coaches and staff to bring that through. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very unhappy Happy and Sully are joined, this week by KARL, who is apparently the voice of reason. We talk about all the round 14 games and our highlights from last weekends games. Oh, and we have a chat about referee's. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby writer, analyst and creator John Ferguson joined Brett McKay on the AUS Rugby scene this week, as Super Rugby Pacific properly hots up for the remaining three rounds. With the valid assumption that the Hurricanes and Chiefs are locked into the top two – which looks highly likely – the run home for the remaining eight teams in finals contention is examined to work out who might finish where in the playoff positions, who might force their way in, and who's in danger of missing out. #rugbypodcast #89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific Find John's channel Off The Ruck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuck Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the young guns (which excludes our panelists, sadly) who take centre stage this episode, from Zekhetelo and the Boogeyman at the Sharks to the Baby Boks and even LBB at Bordeaux. U20s, URC, Super Rugby, and Currie Cup all coming to you courtesy of the boys at ERB. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

If you've ever yelled at a ref… this episode might change your perspective. Or probably not as its a regular occurance amongst rugby fans. In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Greaves, a referee with 12 years of experience across five different associations and a current official in the North Harbour Premier Men's competition Auckland, NZ. Caleb shares stories from the field, how referees manage chaos in real time, and why it might be one of the toughest jobs in sport. We also unpack his viral approach to recruiting new referees, including the now-infamous “do something dumb until someone signs up” challenge, + how the North Harbour Referees Instagram page is changing the perception of officiating. In the second half, we shift into Super Rugby — breaking down the state of officiating, the chaos at the breakdown, TMO influence, and how players are getting smarter at pushing the limits of the game. Our Bonus Point segment is a new segment we like to call “Whistle Blower” - Some quick fire questions and sure to be a doozy

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. How did Fehi Fineanganofo not break the Super Rugby season try scoring record when the Hurricanes managed to put 50pts on Moana. Does he have the record on his mind or was he just unlucky. We look back at the results from the weekend and breakdown what went wrong with the Blues against the Crusaders.  Jeff Wilson lets us know his criteria for getting into his All Blacks team, and what he wants to see more of if he was in charge. The Refs come under fire for their performance in the Highlanders game with our panel thinking that had the result not gone the Highlanders way there could have been problems. Finally, we've already picked Dave Rennie's team, but what about the new ABs captain. Do our panel all agree on who will be leading out the team for the first test of the year, or is there a surprise pick? 

Jake Mangin, Head Coach of Chilean professional team Selknam joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby this week, for another state of play chat around Super Rugby Americas. Following on from similar State of Play chats on League One in Japan, and Major League Rugby in the US, Jake provides first hand insight into the origins and structure of the eight-team Super Rugby Americas competition in South America, how good of a job it's doing in developing players for Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, and how the 2026 season is playing out for the competition and his team. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Rugby More on Super Rugby Americas here: https://www.superrugbyamericas.com/ Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All Blacks are stacked with midfield options.Quinn Tupaea is in outstanding form, Billy Proctor is excelling, Timoci Tavatavanawai's becoming impossible to ignore and Leicester Fainga'anuku's causing havoc wherever he plays.So does Jordie Barrett have to shift from 12 back to fullback?The Aotearoa Rugby Pod debates the balance of the All Blacks backline, including Josh Moorby's chances, before getting into who will make the Super Rugby top 6.Later this week .. Under 20s Rugby Championship review + Black Ferns captain Ruahei Demant on how English rugby opened her eyes to a different way.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lachie's taken the week off to mourn the Reds loss to the Chiefs on Friday night so Mitch has called in the big gun - John Ferguson from Off The Ruck and RugbyPassTune in this week as the gents cast their eye over the Aussie results from Super Rugby Pacific Round 13Were the Reds robbed of a famous victory against the Chiefs by a few dodgy ref calls? Do the Waratahs have the worst attack shape in the Super Rugby? Are the Brumbies hitting their straps at the right point of the season? Who is the key player integral to the Force's success the past few weeks?All this and more in this week's pod, tune in!Find more of John's work at - https://www.youtube.com/@OfftheRuckPatreon - https://patreon.com/ScrumbagsRugbyWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl from the TAB joins ACC Head G Lane to look ahead to this weekend's odds, opportunities and omens across the NRL, Super Rugby, UFC and Golf (00:00)...Then this week's Grab A Pen (15:40), Stats To Impress The Ladies (20:00) and another ThreeWay (23:00)... Powered by TAB!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Highlanders keep finding themselves in the fight against top Super Rugby sides — but too often they leave with nothing to show for it.So why does the same story keep repeating for Jamie Joseph's men?The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down why the Highlanders are competitive for long stretches, yet continue to lose tight games. Right now, the Highlanders might be Super Rugby's most frustrating team: good enough to push anyone… but unable to consistently finish the job.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have KARL, Happy and Sully on the pod this week. We talk all the team news for round 13 and look at each teams run home. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Fehi Fineanganofo is on track to break records for the Hurricanes, but he won't be for the All Blacks as he heads overseas to join Newcastle Red Bull in the UK. Is it time to change the rules or is there a way to let overseas players play in the ABs while keeping Super Rugby strong. We discuss should Super Rugby be premium comp in NZ? Is it time for NPC to take its place as the top comp? We're responding to punters law suggestions and putting them to two former All Blacks to see what they think. We of course review and preview all the latest Super Rugby action.

Consortium Kanaloa Rugby, a group pitching to save the disbandment of the Moana Pasifika Super franchise, claims to have the necessary backing to take over the licence. However, chief executive Tracy Atiga says their bid to put up $15 million dollars - including debt settlements - is being ignored by the current owners. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacked what we know so far. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blockbuster semi-final weekend in the European Rugby Champions Cup, and things got spicy.Leinster Rugby nearly pulled off an all-time choke job but somehow held on in a proper squeaky-bum finish—thanks in no small part to the unlikely Irish saviour Rieko Ioane, who shut the gate on a last-gasp attack that would've sent Dublin into meltdown.Over in the other semi, Union Bordeaux Bègles got the job done against Bath Rugby in a cracking contest… though you'd be forgiven for missing parts of it while Andy Goode carried on like the ref had personally wronged him. Maybe he had a point—but mate, we get it.Back home, Super Rugby Pacific rolls on:The Hurricanes keep humming, with Ruben Love making a serious case as the next All Blacks 10

A Pacific rugby consortium claims politics within the sport are preventing a bid to save Moana Pasifika. The Super Rugby franchise is being disbanded at the end of the season by the current owners. However, Kanaloa Rugby claims to have the finances and plans to keep the side afloat. Chief executive Tracy Atiga told Mike Hosking that Moana boss Debbie Sorensen is preventing the bid going further. She says they would like to see their offer in the hands of the company's directors – there's a lot of risk to them regarding money owed to the Government, which is something that shouldn't just be pushed to the side. “If you've got a, a consortium like us that have been around for 22 years, you know, you should be at least agreeing to meet with that group.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The men from the capital still sit comfortably atop the Super Rugby ladder, after dispatching the defending champions at the weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

On today's episode of The Agenda, Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the opening weekend of Duck Shooting season (00:00)...Then, the fellas get into the scenes on and off the track in Miami for the F1 (02:00), review the latest weekend of Super Rugby (10:00), and Auckland FC getting through to the A-League Semis in the 7th Round of Penalties (16:40)! Plus, the latest news from the Blackcaps, including a new record holder and some bad injury news (20:55), and then Manaia crashes the podcast to talk about the Wahs smoking the Eels (23:50)!Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (28:00)... Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE! Brought to you by Export Ultra! Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTok Subscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 27 (24 minutes)

KARL, Happy and Sully on the pod this week. Super round was a huge success but that doesn't mean there is nothing on this week. Check out all the team news for round 12. As always, we hope you enjoy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Round heads to the brand-new Te Kaha Stadium in Christchurch… and what a way to christen it. A full weekend of footy, packed stands, cracking atmosphere, and a proper festival feel — the kind of rugby showcase Super Rugby dreams about. The stadium? Unreal. The crowds? Even better. The results? Well… depends which side of the Tasman you're sitting on. The Kiwi teams absolutely ran the table. The Crusaders kicked things off by beating Waratahs, sending the Christchurch faithful home very happy in game one. The Blues nearly gave their fans heart failure but somehow scraped past the Queensland Reds in full squeaky-bum, extra-time chaos — thanks in part to a late penalty from Fraser McReight that went the wrong way. The Highlanders got the job done over Moana Pasifika, while the Chiefs handled the Fijian Drua. And the Hurricanes? Fehi Fineanganofo, WHAT A FREAK, too bad he's going to Newxastle. All in all — an absolute belter of a weekend, unless you're Australian… in which case, maybe skip this one. We crack a couple of beers, break down the action, butcher a few names, and talk a healthy amount of nonsense along the way. Grab a beer and enjoy

On today's episode of The Agenda, Matt Heath & Finn Caddie are joined by ACC Head G Lane, to review the absolute carnage of Super Round in Christchurch (00:00)...Then, the fellas review the Warriors' win in Wellington (28:00), and in light of Dougie Bracewell being banned for testing positive for cocaine in County Cricket, they debate the best drugs to play cricket on (30:00)... Plus, Sabastian Sawe became the first human to run a sanctioned, world-record-eligible marathon in under two hours, winning the London Marathon in 1:59:30 (36:50)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (39:30)...Did you know that we've launched a new Facebook Group called 'The Caravan' JOIN HERE!Brought to you by Export Ultra!Follow The ACC on Instagram or Facebook or TikTokSubscribe to The Agenda Podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! iHeartRadio Apple Spotify YouTube THANKS MATE! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recap of Super Rugby's 'Super Round' in Christchuch, and another win for the Warriors, this time in front of a sold out crowd in the capital. Marc also discusses the London Marathon that saw the 2-hour record broken twice, and many other records tumbled.

Leicester Fainga'anuku's man of the match performance for the Crusaders at open side has everyone talking. But is it the best way to use the hybrid centre/winger?He's an elite player but will it work for the Crusaders against elite Super Rugby opposition, never mind the All Blacks versus the Springboks?This is less about the player, and more about whether the role stacks up under pressure.We also talk Super Round, whether the losers of Golden Point get ripped off on the table and the Black Ferns' first title under Whitney Hansen.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for Super Round... and this week has been super in more ways than one with the game suddenly having a lot more cash! Nick W and Nath chat Super Rugby, the Wallaroos, Sevens rugby and more. OptaRugby: https://www.optaprorugby.com/ WARNING: just one or two naughty words, this one is acceptable for the kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christchurch's long-awaited new stadium is opening its doors to the public this weekend for its first ticketed event. Venues Otautahi chief executive Caroline Harvie-Teare spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Jason Holland is one of the most respected coaches in New Zealand rugby. A brilliant rugby mind known for his attacking detail, leadership and ability to get the best out of people. The man known as Alfie has built an impressive career through Manawatu, Taranaki, Munster, Canterbury, the Hurricanes and the All Blacks. In this episode of What a Lad, Alfie opens up about his full journey through rugby, from a young kid growing with a love for the game, to coaching the All Blacks and everything in between.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Always having a ball in hand as a kid and how rugby became ingrained in him from a young age- While always loving the game but not always training as hard as he could have- Heading overseas to Munster and the moment he realised what it took to become a true professional- Spending over a decade at Munster as both a player and coach and how that shaped his career- Getting the opportunity to move into coaching and the challenges involved- His time with the Hurricanes and winning a Super Rugby title with a special group of players- The transition into the All Blacks environment and the pressure that comes with coaching at the very top- Reflection on his time in the All Blacks and an insight into his decision to step away- An insight into his move to Head Coach the Blues next season.And heaps more!This episode is full of insight, honesty and some great perspective on the realities of professional rugby and coaching. Alfie was one of my all time favourite coaches, such a genuinely good guy who loves talking footy. I'm sure you'll enjoy this episode as much as I did. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moana Pasifika's uncertain future sparks fears for Pacific representation in Super Rugby and raises questions about finances and governance The rugby team that captured a global audience has been handed a permanent red card, though fans hope for an 11th hour financial saviourFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

We're back… and it's a weird one.After a month off while Tony went and did the whole “get married and eat his bodyweight in Thailand” thing, Two Cents Gets Distracted returns — slightly heavier, slightly rustier, and walking straight into some genuinely grim news.This week, we unpack the potential demise of Moana Pasifika. What does it mean for Pacific rugby — a region that has given the game so much talent, passion, and identity? And more importantly… what now? Is there a real path forward, or are we watching another crack form in the already shaky foundations of Super Rugby?Which leads us to the bigger question — what even is the future of Super Rugby? Is this still a competition built to last, or are we quietly edging toward the slow fade of what was once the pinnacle of provincial rugby?Not all doom and gloom though — because the footy absolutely delivered.We had a proper top-of-the-table belter between the Chiefs and the Hurricanes, the Blues nearly pulled off the all-time choke in a game they had no business losing, and the Force did the unthinkable by knocking over the Crusaders (which, let's be honest, brings a smile to most faces).All that, plus the usual nonsense, tangents, and questionable takes.We're back. Grab a beer and enjoy.

Boxer Lani Daniels is the country's newest world chamption, creating history at the weekend by winning a third world title in a shock upset in New York. And in the Super Rugby competition, the Hurricanes are reassuring fans that their golden point loss to the Chiefs on Saturday hasn't dented the team's confidence. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Moana Pasifika is searching for new financial backing — and it could have major implications for Super Rugby.If they can't secure support, what does that mean for the number of teams, the competition format, and the future of Pacific rugby in the professional game?The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down why this moment matters, and why the ripple effects could be felt across the entire competition.Later this week, we speak with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to get answers from inside the game.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THE RUGBY ODDS — Season 6, Episode 26 (24 minutes)

A warning that today's episode contains references to eating disordersWelcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Munster may have found their replacement for Mike Prendergast, but another coach may leave this summer,The noticeable changes from Leinster as they look towards securing silverware at the end of the season,And Moana Pasifika have confirmed they will disband following the current Super Rugby campaign.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting