Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Rating the All Blacks, cards for everyone and an unstoppable Boks scrum

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We decide whether the Boks scrum is...

All Blacks overhaul after England loss?

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose?Gr...

Will England stop the All Blacks?

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend.Former Englan...

Should Beirne have seen red or has rugby gone soft?

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew dive into Tadgh Beirne’s red card, whether Tupaea and Fainga’anuku could be the future All Blacks midfield pairing band what that wou...

How the All Blacks can beat Ireland + Andrew Goodman interview

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for the All Blacks and Ireland to go at it again!The ARP crew breakdown where the game will be won and lost. We catch up with Ireland’s ...

Ref explains rugby's most bizarre rule

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby's most bizarre rules explained! Top ref Ben O'Keeffe joins the ARP crew to give insight into weird and wonderful world of rugby rules, as well a...

Why All Blacks overlooked rising star Dylan Pledger

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew discuss whether the fuss about Dylan Pledger's All Blacks omission is fair.Jippa raises three rules he'd bring in to make rugby even bett...

Where All Blacks must catch up to Springboks

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP review the Rugby Championship and where the All Blacks stack up in comparison to the Springboks.Is Quinn Tupaea the long term answer at 13, co...

Will Feinberg-Mngomezulu surpass Carter as the GOAT?)

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew breaks down whether there's a contender to pass Dan Carter as the greatest 10 if all time. Does rising Boks star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezul...

Will Roigard ignite All Blacks v Wallabies?

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks must change to hold onto the Bledisloe Cup.How much of a difference will Cam Roigard make and what tactics ...

How the Boks embarrassed the All Blacks

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP team breaks down exactly what changed in the second half that led to the Springboks' demolition of the All Blacks. From the courage of the Bok...

How Razor out-coached the Boks

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew breaks down how the All Blacks coaches out-thought the Boks, as they took first blood at Eden Park.James, Bryn and Ross ask whether the A...

Ending the Boks' 4 match streak against All Blacks"

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew breaks down which areas will be key for the All Blacks to end their four-match losing streak against the Springboks.We catch up with Jord...

Fixing the All Blacks to battle the Boks

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina.The ARP crew asks what needs to change to eliminate the discipline iss...

Boks down: Wallabies and All Blacks take first blood

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew get to the bottom of how the Wallabies upset the Springboks and talk about how the angry South African side will respond.We talk why the ...

Springboks or All Blacks .. who dominates the Rugby Championship?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins! Argentina have beaten the All Blacks three times in recent years. ...

New All Blacks you need to know + niggly Wallabies upset Lions"

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get into the skill that new All Blacks halfback Kyle Preston has that no other halfback in NZ can match. How could that change the game for the All...

Objective Lions controversy analysis + rising stars of July tests

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time! We discuss which players made the biggest ...

All Blacks report card + the Boks strength no team can match

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jippa, Bryn and Ross break down where the All Blacks have progressed against France and what needs to be worked on for the Rugby Championship, as well...

Will Roigard surpass Du Pont? SBW on his latest fight + Rassie's epic innovations"

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SBWCam Roigard is helping revolutionise the All Blacks attack, with a greater focus on his sniping play. We ask whether he'll dethrone Du Pont and JGP...

Reacting to All Blacks, Boks and Lions attacking at all costs

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew look into what the All Blacks got right and wrong versus France, whether the Boks wingers are the world's best combo and whether the Auss...

Who will start for the All Blacks against a disrespectful French side?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tony Johnson, Bryn Hall and James Parsons as they chat about the outcoming Test Series between the All Blacks & France, plus cover off the l...

Reacting to shocks in experimental All Blacks squad and the Lions loss

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks squad posed as many questions as answers, with just five loosies and a colossal six midfield backs. Will Ardie be at 7? Will Rieko be o...

How do the Chiefs end the Crusaders' streak and which bolters make the All Blacks next week?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Crusaders are 31-0 in home playoff games. What must the Chiefs do to end that run in the Super Rugby final??There are holes at prop, lock and...

Who solves the All Blacks loose forward problem

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Super Rugby semis looming, which players need to stand up and solve the All Blacks' loose forwards conundrums? We get into the semifinals and whe...

Title winning Mo'unga straight back in ABs? Plus, Super Rugby finals breakdown.

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A huge week of rugby to talk, with the Super Rugby playoffs this weekend. With Brynna celebrating the end of his Japanese season, Ross and Jippa are j...

Who would dominate a World Club Championship? North or South?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year?We als...

Super Rugby's greatest weapons + how Ardie has gone from great to out of this world

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everything Ardie Savea touches turns to gold! So how has he gone from great to out of this world?With Sevu Reece equaling TJ Perenara's competition re...

Rating the five best rising stars in world rugby

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabie...

Ardie goes next level, is Ruben Love a test 10? + guest Ruahei Demant

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The ARP crew break down why Ardie is so good right now, whether the Crusaders or Chiefs are in the box seat in Super Rugby, how Ruben Love and look in...

“The ruthless punch that targeted a Springboks hero + All Blacks gym legends”

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks.Legendary All Blacks s...

“Will James O'Connor being wearing Wallabies gold vs the Lions? Plus, Ruby Tui joins us ahead of 2025 Black Ferns campaign”

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod ask the question "has James O'Connor been playing well enough to warrant selection back ...

Leinster sensation Jordie Barrett – world’s most complete skillset? Plus, Portia tempted out of test retirement?”

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Malcolm Marx on the keys to Boks dominance + Beaudy or DMac at 10?”

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South African star Malcolm Marx joins Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl to talk Springboks innovation, Rassie, dominating the breakdown and his t...

Mo’unga to Moana? Plus, the Bok who sent shudders down Ben Tameifuna’s spine

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After announcing he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down whether Richie Mo'unga will join Moana Pasi...

Is Rieko Ioane the man at 13? Analysis and interview with Rieko

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down whether Rieko Ioane is the man to wear the All Blacks 13 jersey and interview the man himself.They a...

Is Du’Plessis Kirifi the All Blacks 7? Plus, Solomon Alaimalo on surviving torrid NRL pre-seasons

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Du'Plessis Kirifi is the man to wear the All Blacks 7s jersey? James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl compare Kirifi with the other contenders, dee...

Pasifika stand up: Moana and Drua make a statement + what’s your favourite old school jersey?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down how the Drua and Moana Pasifika stepped up for upsets, what's wrong with the Blues and Ca...

Could Quin Tupaea and ALB be the test midfield? Plus, possibly the first Dutch All Black?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Karl and James Parsons break down the latest round of Super Rugby, whether the Blues are back on track, how the Hurricanes blew it and where Moan...

Is Highlander Timoci Tavatavanawai Super Rugby's MVP? Plus Cortez Ratima and Ayesha Leti-i'iga

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join James Parson, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round two of Super Rugby, including Timoci Tavatavanawai's stellar performance for the H...

Are the Chiefs now the team to beat + guest Will Jordan

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl as they break down round one of Super Rugby, with the rise of the Chiefs, Crusaders and Aussie teams, plus...

Super Rugby preview with Ardie, Julian Savea and Caleb Clarke

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

ARP's James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl talk to the Saveas and Caleb Clarke, as they preview the 2025 Super Rugby season. Can anyone beat the Blu...

What went wrong for the All Blacks against France | Aoteroa Rugby Pod

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get into why the All Blacks continue to make basic handling errors that are costing wins. We also get into England and Wales’ struggles, is Damia...

How Wallabies beat England and Joseph Suali'li's dream debut | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for another Autumn Nations run down. We see a southern hemisphere sweep as the All Blacks beat Ireland, Australia beat Engl...

How the All Blacks got the win over England at Twickenham | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aoteroa crew is back for the Autumn Nation Series, where we dissect the ABs' win over England, why they tackled so many people off the ball, and h...

The Ultimate England vs New Zealand preview | Aoteroa Rugby Pod

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa pod has returned for England vs New Zealand preview. They look at the squads and what New Zealand might want to expect with their first t...

Sam Darry on his journey to becoming an All Black | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back with Ross Karl, James Parsons, and Bryn Hall for another epic episode! This week, they’re joined by rising All Black ...

Ex-All Black reveals the crazy secrets to an All Black rugby tour | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa crew is back with Ross Karl, Jim Parsons, and Bryn Hall as they talk about everything All Blacks just before they head away on their end-...

Are these the right All Blacks to face against Ireland in the end of year tour | Aoteroa Rugby Pod

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aoteroa crew is joined by All Blacks coach Jason Ryan to discuss the All Blacks team selection that will travel up north on their end-of-year tour...

What is the REAL difference between the All Blacks and Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Aotearoa team are all back in the studio to have a look back at the All Blacks performance in the Rugby Championship. What is the true difference betw...

Who will replace Sam Cane for the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a crazy round 5 of The Rugby Championship. From 68,000 in the Bledisloe Cup to a historic win in Argentina against the current world champions. T...

Can Joe Smidt's Wallabies dismantle the All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The crew sit down to look the up-and-coming Bledisloe Cup, will Joe Schmidt use his experience to conquer the All Blacks who look to end the Rugby Cha...

How Springboks dominate All Blacks in the Freedom Cup

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa crew jump on to assess what went wrong for the All Blacks, have they dipped in quality to take on no. 1 in the world or is this just a bu...

Springboks beat All Blacks at Ellis Park | Aoteraoa Rugby Pod

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aoteroa Rugby Pod looks back again on an incredible match in the Rugby Championship as the Springboks overcame the All Blacks in a titanic contest...

Can Springboks cement best side on the planet status if they beat All Blacks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod goes deep as they look into gameweek between New Zealand and South Africa. One of the biggest weeks in the calendar. #rugby #Ao...

Are the All Blacks ready to take on the Springboks | Aotearoa Rugby Pod

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All Blacks made an impressive turnaround against Argentina following their first-round loss. The Aotearoa team talk about what went well for the All B...

The All Blacks' fullback conundrum and The Rugby Championship

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week the lads are previewing The Rugby Championship, debating the All Blacks' biggest selection questions and discussing the Wallabies' chances a...

Damian McKenzie on the 10 jersey and Wallace Sititi on his big lessons

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fiji Test offered an insight into the next generation of All Blacks talent and the lads are joined by one of the most promising of those players i...

Gainline Analytics looks ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Multiple guests join the lads this week as we dissect the latest happenings in the rugby world. Simon Strachan from Gainline Analytics helps lend some...

What the July series taught us about the global rugby standings

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The July Test series are now done and dusted and so the lads are here to dissect all the big movers in the global game. England's Ethan Roots also sto...

How the Southern Hemisphere rugby nations are evolving and winning

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads dive into the first round of the July Tests this week, with analysis of each of the All Blacks, Springboks and Wallabies wins. Reigning World...

All Blacks captain Scott Barrett previews the England series

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The July series are upon us and the lads have just the man to shed some light on what to expect; new All Blacks captain Scott Barrett. The team dissec...

The All Blacks defence coach helps unpack the big selections

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Super Rugby Pacific final and the All Blacks squad announcement have rocked the rugby world and the boys are here to unpack it all. All Blacks ass...

The Super Rugby final and one final All Blacks selection debate

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The All Blacks team will be named two days following the Super Rugby Pacific final, so the lads take one final look at who's in line for a call-up und...

Super Rugby playoffs analysis and the one guaranteed All Blacks selection

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads dive even deeper into the analysis this week, ripping into the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals with the help of former Wallaby Justin Harr...

How many Hurricanes will make the All Blacks?

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hurricanes claimed the top seed over a dramatic final weekend of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season, so the boys dive into how they pulled it ...

How would Super Rugby teams fare in the Champions Cup?

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads have plenty of big club games to react to this week after finals in Europe and Japan as well as some huge results in Super Rugby Pacific. We ...

Teams have smartened up on the Hurricanes but there's a simple fix

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are just around the corner and some big contests offer the chance to build or destroy confidence before the knockout ...

New Zealand's pathways put to the test and Hurricanes vs Blues preview

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

New Zealand Rugby's Head of High Performance Mike Anthony joins the show this week as the lads chat about The Rugby Championship U20, player pathways ...

Here come the Crusaders and can the Blues beat the Hurricanes?

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific threw some wild results and games at us, and the boys are here to unpack all of it. The Hurricanes suffered their firs...

Aaron Cruden reveals Crusaders offer, dissects Blues' big win

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Former All Black Aaron Cruden is in the studio this week to add some additional analysis and insight to the latest results in Super Rugby Pacific. The...

The Blues are CHAMPS and the Canes are on their way

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

How the Chiefs can end the Hurricanes' unbeaten run

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads chat about the Hurricanes' strong start to the season and how the Chiefs will fare against them in what promises to be the game of the season...

Why the Crusaders won and reacting to Cam Roigard's injury

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads have plenty to chat about this week as another round of Super Rugby Pacific brought about some unexpected results and potentially big injury ...

How BIG is the power shift in Super Rugby Pacific?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Crusaders dynasty is over, igniting a race for the Super Rugby Pacific crown. The lads react to all the big results from the weekend. Hosted on Ac...

What the Springboks and All Blacks can learn from the Six Nations

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads react to Ireland's Six Nations win this week and analyse key performances with an eye on the next slate of international matchups. Super Rugb...

Debating the BEST team in the world and Australia's resurgence

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The lads shift their attention to the Six Nations to start this week's episode as big results have added a new dimension to the rugby world's biggest ...

How far have the Crusaders fallen? Unpacking a BIG Super Round

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Cru...

Debating Super Rugby's best fullback and reacting to round one

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ch...

The ARP is BACK! Previewing Super Rugby Pacific with the team captains

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod is back for our first episode of 2024, with James Parsons and Ross Karl at the Super Rugby Pacific launch event chatting to var...

Will Rassie Erasmus win a third World Cup

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our last episode of the year and we've got awards to hand out! The lads name world players of the year, NZ players of the year, rising talent, ve...

Why the Springboks won the BIG moments in Rugby World Cup final

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Springboks are Rugby World Cup champions and the lads are here to analyse just how they did it and why the All Blacks fell short. The big calls in...

Who will win the Rugby World Cup final?

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the big dance, the Rugby World Cup final. The All Blacks and Springboks will play for rugby's ultimate crown and the lads are here to an...

What makes the Southern Hemisphere so dangerous at Rugby World Cups

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How the All Blacks can beat Ireland

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup quarter-finals are upon us and the All Blacks are faced with perhaps the biggest task in world rugby: beating Ireland. The lads ar...

Which team has the highest ceiling at the Rugby World Cup?

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The lads answer all the big questions after another explosive round of Rugby World Cup action. The All Blacks made a statement with their monstrous wi...

Can anyone stop Ireland at the Rugby World Cup?

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A huge weekend of Rugby World Cup action has the lads pumped with much to discuss. Ireland's win over South Africa was monumental but how safe are the...

Previewing the decisive week of Rugby World Cup pool play

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Round three of the Rugby World Cup will deliver multiple box office Tests that could shape the knockout stages moving forward. The lads deep dive into...

Is it too late for the All Blacks to fix their problems?

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The lads dive into the All Blacks' first-ever pool stage loss at a Rugby World Cup, assessing the damage and dissecting the key moments in the match. ...

Previewing the Rugby World Cup with cohesion analytics

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup is right on our doorstep and the lads have a special guest to give a unique perspective on the tournament. Ben Darwin, former Wall...

Do the All Blacks need to adjust their World Cup squad

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The usual suspects are in this week as Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall dissect a historic All Blacks loss at the hands of a powerful Springboks...

Jerome Kaino compares Antoine Dupont to Dan Carter

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Rugby World Cup excitement is building and Jerome Kaino is on board this week to share his thoughts on this year's showpiece as well as insights f...

Reacting to that Owen Farrell tackle and those Springbok selections

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The lads have two special guests this week with Black Fern Amy Rule joining the show to chat WXV and Tamiti Williams on board to share what his first ...

Reacting to the All Blacks' World Cup squad

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A big week provides the lads with a dense agenda as they dive into the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad as well as unpacking a tense Bledisloe 2 and ...

Does Ian Foster deserve more credit?

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ross Karl and Bryn Hall are back this week to dissect the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win and discuss what selections we need to see in the next Test. F...

Samisoni Taukei'aho on facing Malcolm Marx and the big men up north

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The lads continue their Rugby Championship analyses with special guest Samisoni Taukei'aho this week. Samisoni dives into the Springboks match, discus...

Beauden Barrett breaks down the All Blacks' big win

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The lads are joined in studio by special guest Beauden Barrett this week as they discuss what's behind the All Blacks' huge win, the big performers an...

How the All Blacks are evolving and why they lost the second half

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to the All Blacks' big win and analyse the areas Ian Foster has changed ahead of the Wo...

Where the Rugby Championship will be won and lost

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The boys are all back in the studio this week as we celebrate the return of International rugby in the Southern Hemisphere. On the agenda is whether S...

Jack Goodhue reacts to winning another Super Rugby title

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue joins the usual suspects of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week to discuss the Super Rugby Pacific fina...