Podcasts about super rugby aupiki

NZ Rugby Head of Women's High-Performance Hannah Porter joins the show to chat the future of Women's pro game in NZ including, Super Rugby Aupiki, Farah Palmer Cup, pathways & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blues Back Coach Carlos Spencer joins the show to chat about the Blues beating Matatū in Christchurch to claim their third Super Rugby Aupiki title in a row, What the future holds for the Aupiki tournament, and more!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The matchup of the number eights could go a long way to deciding this afternoon's Super Rugby Aupiki final in Christchurch. Both sides call on Black Ferns loose forwards at the back of the scrum, with Kaipo Olsen-Baker starting for hosts Matatu. She'll go up against Blues number eight Liana Mikaele-Tu'u. Former Black Fern Kendra Cocksedge joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An historic weekend for womens rugby awaits. A record crowd is expected at Te Kaha tomorrow for the Super Rugby Aupiki final between hosts Matatu and defending champions the Blues. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Super Rugby Aupiki has reached its climax with the 2026 Grand Final looming this afternoon. The Blues Women will be taking on Matatū at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch. Amarante Sititi is starting in the loose forwards for the Blues, she joined D'Arcy to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It has been an historic Super Rugby Aupiki season. With players now in camp full-time, we have seen the most compelling competition to date heading into this Saturday's decider. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Matatu Head Coach Blair Baxter joins the show to chat Aupiki 2026, state of the competition, preview the home final vs Blues Women at Te Kaha, expectations, Black Ferns XV & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blues Assistant Coach & Former Kiwi Fern Charmain McMenamin joins the show to chat Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, last rounds win v Matatu setting up the same matchup for the final, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Blues Loosie & Former Kiwi Fern Charmain McMenamin joins the show to chat Super Rugby Aupiki 2026, last rounds win v Matatu setting up the same matchup for the final, expectations & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylah Johnson joins the show to have a chat about Round 5 of Super Rugby Aupiki, Blues Women defeating Chiefs Manawa 42-26, Hurricanes Poua overcoming Matatū and giving them their first loss of the season 33-31, Looking forward towards this Saturdays action, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Hurricanes Poua finally broke the duck last weekend – winning their first Super Rugby Aupiki match since 2024. This weekend they're set to take on the Blues, and are eager to keep the momentum rolling and pick up another win. Iritana Hohaia, halfback for the side, joined Adam Cooper to discuss their win and preview the upcoming clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky Sports Rugby Commentator & Analyst Rikki Swannell joins the show to chat about Round 3 of Super Rugby Aupiki, Matatū beat Blues Women in a top of the table clash, Hurricanes Poua defeat Chiefs Manawa, Looking forward to Round 4, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Blues have gotten off to a strong start to the 2026 Super Rugby Aupiki season picking up back to back wins. They edged past the Chiefs Manawa in a thriller in Hamilton last weekend 27-26, however this weekend will be their biggest challenge of the season so far. They take on Matatu in a grand final rematch at the All In round in Pukekohe and there will be stars all over the park. Maia Roos is the captain of the Blues, she joined Adam to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylah Johnson joins the show to have a chat about Round 2 of Super Rugby Aupiki, Blues Women overcoming Chiefs Manawa 27-26 & Matatū beating Hurricanes Poua 18-15, looking forward towards next weeks top of the table clash between Matatū and Blues Women, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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