Podcasts about super rugby aupiki

Black Ferns Legend Les Elder catches up with TJ to chat the opening weekend of Super Rugby Aupiki, Blues crack the Canes, the ugly red-card incident, Matatu beat the Chiefs, standout performances & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off today and so are the Pacific Semis. Sky Sports' Taylah Johnson joins us live from Eden Park.

In Episode 77, we break down a massive week in rugby, starting with the Super Rugby semi-finals, the big selection calls, and how the Australian teams have fared across the season. We also look at the launch of Super Rugby Aupiki and the exciting wave of new talent coming into the competition.In the second half, we shift to the All Blacks, with Tony Brown joining the setup and Kieran Read raising questions about whether New Zealand still has the same edge and belief that defines South Africa. To finish, we get into the Barbarians squad announcement, including TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe, and Kyle Sinckler, plus what it means to see Scott Robertson back in that space.A big episode on finals rugby, national identity, and the players and teams shaping the next few weeks.

This weekend the Super Rugby Aupiki season begins, with the Blues taking on the Hurricanes Poua and the Chiefs taking on Matatu. Hannah Porter is the Head of Women's High Performance at New Zealand Rugby, she joined D'Arcy to chat about the upcoming season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While kick off is still a month away, Super Rugby Aupiki captains gathered at the SkyTower to officially launch the 2026 season. The competition is continuing to expand since its inception, however some players are still sacrificing plenty to play. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

The Warriors Women are making their grand return to the NRLW, and one player opened up about the switch. 10-test Black Fern Patricia Maliepo joined the side just days after helping the Blues win the Super Rugby Aupiki final for the second straight year. She joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Ferns lock Maia Roos has full confidence in Blues teammate Ruahei Demant to steer the ship at first-five in this afternoon's Pacific Four opener against Australia in Newcastle. Demant has the ability to play between fly-half and second-five, appearing in the latter position for the Blues in Super Rugby Aupiki. Roos says the team needs a reliable playmaker to lead a stacked backline. Kick off is at 5pm - LIVE coverage on Gold Sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Blues women made history last weekend by beating South Island franchise Matatu in the final at Eden Park to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki champions. However, there is still one job to do for the Auckland based side, who host the Australian champion NSW Waratahs in tonight's inaugural trans-Tasman Super Rugby Women's final at North Harbour Stadium. Former Black Ferns forward Charmaine McMenamin spoke to Corin Dann.

18 year old Braxton Sorenson McGee is aiming to wear the Silver Fern in three different codes. But it was the rookie fullback's defining play in the Super Rugby Aupiki final on Saturday that has got the rugby world excited. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod look into Jordie Barrett's man of the match form in Ireland, why he's playing so well and how he can bring Irish knowledge back home. Aotearoa Rugby Pod looks into whether another player in World Rugby has the all-around skills that Jordie Barrett doesThe GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on whether she's keen on a test return, the Super Rugby Aupiki title and the Trans-Tasman crossover.We break down who could make the Super Rugby top 6 and how to beat rush D. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rory McIlroy gets his induction into the elite of golf after winning the Masters at Augusta. The Blues win Super Rugby Aupiki and in the men's competition, a Hurricanes and Crusaders clash has highlighted the battle for the fullback position for the All Blacks. And in football, can Auckland FC get a piece of silverware in what has been a hugely successful debut season in the A-League?

RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen about the clash between the Blues and Moana Pasifika at Eden Park on Saturday and the Blues Women becoming the 2025 Super Rugby Aupiki champions, after playing in a prime time slot at the biggest stadium in the country.

On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon responds to comments from Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters criticising the PM for calling Trump's tariffs a trade war, the government is proposing changes to driver's licence tests, a 13-year-old girl was trafficked into slavery in New Zealand, the Blues women have created history by winning back to back Super Rugby Aupiki titles, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The Blues women have created history, becoming the first to win multiple Super Rugby Aupiki titles. Former Black Ferns Captain Farah Palmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The coach of the Blues women, Willie Walker, says last night's victory was still a little too close for comfort. An early 12-0 deficit and a late red card weren't enough to prevent the defending champions from topping a strong Matatū side, clinging on to a 26-19 win at Eden Park. Walker joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday April 12th, Super Rugby Aupiki comes to an end tonight with a clash between the Blues Women and Matatu. Former Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge previews the grand final. Gary Stead is stepping back as coach of the Black Caps' white-ball team – could a split-coaching model be in New Zealand's future? And the Crusaders claimed the top spot on the Super Rugby Pacific board – Coach Rob Penney joining Piney to break down their performance. Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's come to the end for Super Rugby Aupiki. Tonight is the grand final, the Blues Women hosting Matatu at Eden Park. Former Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge joined Jason Pine to preview the match, giving her thoughts on how it will play out. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Lawson has a disappointing return to the Racing Bulls at the Japanese Grand Prix. Joe previews the Super Rugby Aupiki final is this weekend - who is the favourite? In the men's competition, Moana Pasifika make history while mountain biker Sammie Maxwell becomes the first NZ female to win a UCI Cross-Country World Cup.

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women's Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I sit down with the amazing Alice Soper to talk Super Rugby Aupiki and all things Women's Rugby, while managing to insert tidbits of silliness, as well. If you're enjoying listening, please like and subscribe, and above all, tell a friend! If you'd like the FULL VIDEO pods rather than audio only, please subscribe to our YouTube Channel. Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, and “The West Wing,” available on HBO, I highly recommend both. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fourth Super Rugby Aupiki competition kicks off this weekend, as the Blues look to defend their title. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Super Rugby Aupiki, the professional women's tournament, begins this weekend. Blues player Katelyn Vaha'akolo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There's hope a women's trans-Tasman Super Rugby final is a sign of things to come. The Super Rugby Aupiki champions will face the Australian Super W winners in a crossover finale to be hosted in New Zealand next year. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave unpacks this news further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports reporter Jamie Walll spoke to Lisa Owen about the All Black side to face Japan hot off the press and Portia Woodman-Wickliffe being back for a new team next year in Super Rugby Aupiki.

It's an exciting week for our very own James Parsons who celebrates his Blues taking out the Super Rugby Aupiki comp. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes beat the Chiefs in a dominant display and the lads talk to an assistant coach of the New Zealand U20 squad that was named last week for the inaugural U20 Rugby Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about this weekend in sport and the Super Rugby Aupiki final.

The Chiefs Manawa have a chip on their shoulder going into Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki final against the Blues women at Eden Park after losing last year's final. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Chiefs and Black Ferns back Mererangi Paul.

Forget switching on the TV, this weekend TikTok will have your rugby fix.  The Women's Super Rugby Aupiki Final is kicking off this Saturday and due to a partnership between 2Degrees, Sky, and Tiktok, the social media app will be broadcasting it live.  The game between the Blues and Chiefs Manawa will be shot vertically by Sky and have its own presenters and commentary team.  Portia Woodman-Wickliffe, one of the commentators for the game, told Mike Hosking that it's set up an amazing opportunity for rugby and women's rugby to be accessible across not only New Zealand, but the entire world.   She said that if they can get the big dogs doing this sort of stuff, it will be an amazing development for the sport.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Park will play host to Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki final - as the Warriors clash against the Manly Sea Eagles. The Blues claimed hosting rights with their final round win over the Hurricanes Poua and meet the Chiefs Manawa on Saturday. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this month, the women's Super Rugby Aupiki team Hurricanes Poua kicked off their season with a new haka calling out the coalition government, raising concerns about its policies on te reo Māori, and acknowledging He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.  Additionally, last week a school in Palmerston North, Freyberg High School, performed a protest haka to visiting ACT Leader David Seymour over his parties' policies on Te Tiriti, education, and workforce issues.  Producer Sofia Roger Williams spoke to haka expert and University of Auckland Professional Teaching Fellow of Māori Studies in contemporary and traditional Māori performing arts and language, Paora Sharples, about the use of haka as political expression, how it's been received, and movements led by rangatahi. 

WRP 178 - Squads everywhere. Just days away from the 6 Nations the last four squads have been announced. Sarah Bern, the injured Red Roses star gives her views on who has been selected not only for the squad but potentially for the first few games. She speaks of the experienced heads returning, like Zoe Harrison, Zoe Aldcroft and Emily Scarratt and gives her unique insight to them. Where will John Mitchell, the head coach, will have his biggest headaches, the back five of the scrum, the midfield? The newly announced Wales squad is looked at, Berner looks at the pack in particular - her area of expertise the front but also the back row and the fierce competition in the back row. The depth that is growing in the Welsh squad, bolstered by some returning players and those who impressed in the Celtic Challenge. France and Italy both with some changes, Berner picks out the player to look out for and what she expects from each of the sides in this tournament. The PWR results, from England, are looked at especially a "statement win" for Bristol over Saracens. Rori has all the news including results from the 7s Challenger series, Super Rugby Aupiki and details on the Netherlands versus Colombia match for a place in wXV, happening this weekend. #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The usual crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl are back to unpack Super Round in Melbourne's big results, including a hefty loss for the Crusaders and big win for the Chiefs. Referee Ben O'Keeffe is in studio unpacking World Rugby's Shape of the Game forum and Super Rugby Aupiki kicked off in style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big weekend for rugby, but a lot of the talk has been about a haka performed by the Hurricanes Poua team in the opening round of Super Rugby Aupiki.  Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen.

The Hurricanes will apologise to government over a haka calling it "redneck." The Hurricanes Poua altered haka in Saturday's Super Rugby Aupiki game, caught the franchise off-guard and the organisation's boss Avan Lee says media reports were the first time he knew what had happened.   Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen. 

The Hurricanes' chief executive says he is prepared to apologise to the government about a controversial haka performed by the women's side the Poua on Saturday. Before their Super Rugby Aupiki season opener against the Chiefs Manawa, the Wellington-based team used an altered haka, which included the words "karetao o te Kāwana kakiwhero" or "puppets of this redneck government". Avan Lee says he was not consulted about the move ahead of time. Lee spoke to Corin Dann.

Hurricanes management may apologise to the government over a haka performed on Saturday. The Wellington-based Super Rugby Aupiki team, the Poua, altered a haka to include the words "karetao o te Kāwana kakiwhero", which translates to "puppets of this redneck government". Hurricanes chief executive Avan Lee says he was not adequately consulted about the change. RNZ Māori News Journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann.

This weekend marks the start of the third edition of Super Rugby Aupiki and the elite level women's competition has been doubled in length. Sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen.

Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off its third season this weekend with the four women's sides preparing for their longest competition yet. And, like the men, the Chiefs are looking to atone after falling just short of winning last year's title. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

Super Rugby Aupiki kicks off its third season this weekend with the four women's sides preparing for their longest competition yet. And, like the men, the Chiefs are looking to atone after falling just short of winning last year's title. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.

The lads are back and reacting to round one of Super Rugby Pacific, with key takeaways from each of the big matchups. We also dive into Six Nations chat, preview Super Rugby Aupiki and interview Moana Pasifika captain James Lay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year's Super Rugby Aupiki final is set to be flipped on its edge, literally, and virtually, with the entire match to be filmed in a vertical format and streamed live and free on TikTok. The match takes place on Saturday April the 13th, and the initiative is supported by 2Degrees, Sky and TikTok, hoping it will help build momentum and interest in women's sport. 2Degrees chief corporate affairs officer Emma-Kate Greer spoke to Corin Dann.

The Invercargill City Council will hold its first meeting of the year today led by Acting Mayor Tom Campbell.

WRP 166 - All round the world. This week Sadia Kabeya alongside Johnnie have lots to catch up on; as there is news from around the world!! The English league, The PWR, completed round 3 at the weekend, with wins for Saracens, Loughborough Lightening and reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury, the games, tactics and key players are discussed. There is chat about the world of 7s, with the shiny new world series started up again in Dubai, with a big win for Australia, break NZ history! Results from Ireland, France as their leagues continue. There is also historic news with Croatia and Bulgaria, Spain make a big announcement, Tunisia win again, details of the revamped Celtic Championship for tIreland, Wales and Scotland and news from New Zealand with an expanded Super Rugby Aupiki. Round 4 of The PWR - with fascinating fixtures - is analysed with Sadia's predictions......who wins out of the bottom 2 newbies, Ealing or Leicester?!? #WRP womensrugbypod@gmail.com Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Rugby Aupiki squads for next year have been named. A total of 120 women have been contracted to the four franchises for an extended third season of the competition. Sports reporter Jonty Dine joins Lisa Owen in studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341877134112

Two of the greatest rugby games of all time graced our eyes in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, seeing the All Blacks and South Africa pull through for famous victories. The lads dissect all the action and look ahead to the semi-finals, asking whether England and Argentina can cook up an upset or not. Also, the WXV is on our doorstep and the lads talk to Charmaine McMenamin about the buildup and Super Rugby Aupiki's expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Changes are coming for women's rugby with Super Rugby Aupiki to expand ahead of the 2025 Rugby World Cup. More games, more players and more money is part of New Zealand Rugby's plan. However, including their Australian counterparts is still on the back-burner. Sports reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen in studio. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6338756131112

Matatu stun red hot favourites Chiefs Manawa to win Super Rugby Aupiki, meanwhile in Super Rugby Pacific, the top teams are starting to take shape. The Warriors are in the top four of the NRL after four rounds, and the ANZ Netball Premiership, is shaping up to be a tight competition. In Cricket, the Black Caps are seeking to seal a one-day series win over Sri Lanka and in football, the All Whites have finally broken their goal scoring drought.

WRP 141 - 6 Nations captain special.....including Sunter! YES it's the start of the 6 Nations! Wales v Ireland, England v Scotland and Italy v France, plus the Super Rugby Aupiki finals & the Super W gets underway; so another huge week for women's rugby. We speak to three of the 6 Nations captains, from England, Sarah Hunter appearing in her last ever game of competitive rugby signs out in style in her home town of Newcastle. She will lead the side out for the last time on the occasion of her 141st cap; hear her thoughts on what will be an emotional night. "Sunter" also tells us about this new look England team & what to expect from Scotland lead by her close friend Rachel Malcolm. Speaking of Dr Malcolm, we caught up with her at the 6 Nations launch to chat about where her Scotland side as they enter this new World Cup cycle. Also who to look out for & the joy of playing against her pal "Sunter!" From Italy, we have Giada Franco, the all-action flanker, who is excited about the tournament; from having a new coach, new team mates but also starting their campaign against World Cup bronze-medalists France. Ireland were unable to supply anyone for this pod but they go up against Wales, in Cardiff, Hannah Jones the new skipper was also at the launch. The Welsh star chats about the new contracts, the new faces in the squad & facing the challenge of taking on their Celtic sisters, Ireland. There is all the fixtures news as well, plus shout outs; including a new partnership between the RFU, O2 & The Women's Sport Trust. #WRP womensrugbypod@hotmail.co.uk @podwomensrugby Coming soon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe talks sport with Kathryn including, Super Rugby - weekend that was, how Super Rugby Aupiki is shaping up, the NRL is underway and the Warriors win their first game, the Black Caps remarkable efforts in second test against England fade as Sri Lanka series approaches and Liverpool's massive victory over Manchester United. RNZ Sports reporter, Joe Porter.

One of the stars of the last Rugby World Cup, Ruby Tui, won't be back on the rugby field anytime soon. The World Cup winner captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders with her presence on and off the park but she is sitting out the upcoming expanded Super Rugby Aupiki competition. Sports reporter Felicity Reid talks to Lisa Owen.