Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Episodes
Was Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Blues debut the best cross-code debut of all-time?
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons assess Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's first match for the Blues, pick their Super R...
Los Pumas star Pablo Matera opens up on move to Crusaders
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons interview Los Pumas star Pablo Matera about his move to the Cr...
Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific champion and the Kiwi take on the Six Nations
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2022, the Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the Super Rugby Pacific season, provide a...
The winners and losers of the 2021 All Blacks season
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the 2021 All Blacks and international season, discuss World Rugby's elig...
Reviewing the All Blacks' season-ending loss to France and the Foster vs Robertson debate
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to France, discuss whether NZR's decision to ex...
Can the All Blacks bounce back against France after being ruthlessly beaten by Ireland?
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to Ireland, discuss how they can bounce back ag...
Why Ireland could beat the All Blacks, the Kiwi take on Autumn Nations Series, and is Jarvo 69 an inside job?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series, preview this week's All B...
Where does new All Blacks centurion Beauden Barrett rank in the greatest of all-time debate?
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the All Blacks win over Wales, debate where Beauden Barrett stands in th...
How Wales can defeat the All Blacks in Cardiff
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the massive All Blacks win over the USA, preview this week's test agains...
Remembering Sean Wainui and the biggest All Blacks test of their northern tour
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons pay tribute to the late Sean Wainui, dissect the biggest test facing the All Bl...
What the All Blacks should expect of the USA and the Kiwi take on the Wallabies squad
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the All Blacks' clash against the USA Eagles, analyse the Wallabies end...
How the Springboks defeated the All Blacks and the top performers of the Rugby Championship
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the Springboks managed to beat the All Blacks, review the 2021 Rugb...
Are the boring tactics of the Springboks in the spirit of rugby?
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, debate the Springboks' divis...
How can the Springboks bounce back for 100th test against All Blacks?
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, preview the blockbuster All ...
All Blacks thump Los Pumas, Quade Cooper's fairytale return and how the Springboks can bounce back
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, discuss Quade Cooper's Wallabies comeback, and ...
How the All Blacks clean swept the Wallabies, the rise of the Ioane brothers and Jordie Barrett's red card
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, discuss the rise in form of Rieko and Akira Ioane...
Should Quade Cooper start for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in Bledisloe Cup III?
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons preview the final Bledisloe Cup test of the year, react to Ardie Savea's appointment as All Blacks...
How the All Blacks can defuse the secret Springboks weapon
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the news from the Rugby Championship hosting saga, who stood out for the Springbo...
Has Ian Foster proven he deserves a contract extension to the next World Cup?
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the second Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks win over Los Pu...
Who would win between the All Blacks and Springboks?
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons chat through all the action from the first Bledisloe Cup test, the Springboks series victory o...
The New Zealand take on the Springboks victory over the British & Irish Lions in test 2
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl chat through all the action from the second test of the Lions Series in South Africa. They also look ahead to t...
The kiwi take on the first test of the Lions v Springboks series
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of James Parsons, Ross Karl and Bryn Hall talk about the early move of Roger Tuivasa-Sheck to Auckland Rugby, what the Rugby Championship mi...
TJ Perenara's return, Rieko Ioane off the bench, and THAT Wallabies red card
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons dissect the All Blacks’ second test win over Fiji, analyse Ian Foster’s Rugby Champi...
Will the All Blacks tinker with their line-up after first Fiji test?
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel talk through all the action from an exciting contest between the All Blacks and Fiji and look ahead to test two. They also discuss test one ...
What can be done by World Rugby to level the playing field?
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss the All Blacks win over Tonga, the Māori All Blacks two tests against Samoa and assess th...
Wallabies preview with Will Genia
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary halfback Will Genia joins the podcast to give his perspective on what the Wallabies squad will look like going into the series against Franc...
The winners and losers of Ian Foster's first All Blacks squad of 2021
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel chat through the first All Blacks squad named for next month’s test series against Tonga and Fiji, and there is no shortage of t...
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman final preview
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Bryn Hall out this week, James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Highlanders lock and Sky Sport analyst Joey Wheeler to talk preview the...
The Hurricanes stumble, Dave Rennie hints at Wallabies selection and why Rassie's Boks look ominous
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Ross away this week, James and Bryn chat through all the action from round four of Super Rugby TT and analyse the 46-man squad that Rassie Erasmh...
Does the Reds win change anything and who plays left wing for the All Blacks?
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryn is back to join the panel as they discuss the weekend's action from the Trans Tasman, ponder the competitiveness of the Pacific Island teams and ...
Why the NZ Super teams have gone 10-0 against the Aussies
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
James Parsons and Ross Karl are joined by former Wallabies prop and sports analyst Ben Darwin to discuss the theories of cohesion that see teams succe...
The Lions and Springboks media wind up and why the Aussies went 0-5 in Super Rugby Trans Tasman
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel chat through all the big moments from round one of Super Rugby Trans tasman from all 5 games, discuss the All Blacks confirmed test window f...
The Crusaders do it again, who should've made the Lions and can France beat Aussie?
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel discusses the Super Rugby Aotearoa final and look ahead to the trans-Tasman clashes set to start this week. They also discuss Warren Gatland...
Can the Chiefs takedown the Crusaders? | Super Rugby Aotearoa preview
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through all the action from round 10 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and look ahead to the final betwe...
The Damian McKenzie show goes on, Will Jordan is back and who wins Super Rugby Aotearoa?
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl chat through the outcome of the round nine Super Rugby Aotearoa with the Chiefs...
The Chiefs are on fire, the Crusaders stumble and is TJ Perenara going to the Roosters?
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew chat through another wild weekend in Super Rugby Aotearoa and analyse some of the best performers from both games. They also discuss the rumo...
Savea's heroics, Havili plays his way into AB's chat and how can the Springboks prep for Lions?
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod chat over all the big talking points from Super Rugby Aotearoa from the two golden point games won by the Chiefs and Crusaders....
Beauden Barrett top league report, why Laumape should stay and who will captain the All Blacks?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew chat through all the action from round six of Super Rugby Aotearoa after the stunning win by the Highlanders over the Crusaders and name the ...
The Chiefs win again, the lions tour will go ahead and how will the Springboks prepare?
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about the Lions tour, the Scottish win over the French and all the action from another dramati...
The Chiefs win a game, the Crusaders can't lose and what happened to Wales?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew chat through all the action from the top of the table Super Rugby Aotearoa clash between the Blues and Crusaders, the Chiefs first win in ove...
Reffing howlers, Rieko Ioane shifts up a gear and is anyone on Richie Mo'unga's level?
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew chat through all the action from round three of Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the classic clash between France and England in the Six Natio...
A toast to Jona Nareki
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew chat through all the key moments and performances from round two of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Bryn tells us why the Crusaders are so good and Jam...
Super Rugby Aotearoa is back!
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Crusaders are already getting accused of cheating, the Blues forward looked as ominous in person as they did on paper and panel assembled Monday a...
Goal line drop outs, Hurricanes halfbacks and who can knock off the Crusaders?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons to look ahead to season 2021 of Super Rugby Aotearoa which kicks off this weekend. The panel run th...
The Ben O'Keeffe Episode
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl and James Parsons chat to referee Ben O'Keeffe in the last episode for 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The NZ season review
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall reflect on the year that was for rugby in NZ and give their awards to the top performers of. Hosted on Acast. S...
The Akira Ioane and Will Jordan show
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons and Bryn Hall as they analyse all the action from the final game of the All Blacks season. Hosted on Acast. ...
What the All Blacks can learn from Pumas v Wallabies
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall analyse the draw between Argentina and the Wallabies, discussing what the All Blacks might be able to take out ...
A toast to Argentina
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl and James Parsons are joined by Sky Sports rugby commentator Jeff McTainsh to discuss the fall out from the All Blacks first ever loss to Ar...
Red cards, TJ Perenara and the Wallabies back three
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall sit down and dissect all the key moments from Bledisloe 4. Did Hodge bring something unique? Will TJ Perenara s...
The All Blacks is Richie Mo'unga's team
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall chat through all the key moments from Bledisloe 3, look north to the six nations and even get a bit of Harbour ...
The argument for Kirifi over Boshier
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss the selection of Du'Plessis Kirifi over Lachlan Boshier and how the Wallabies will use the comments mad...
Caleb Clarke appreciation day
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons discuss all the action from Bledisloe 2 at Eden Park and highlight the performances they felt swung the game th...
Will someone please just take a droppy?!
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons talk all things Bledisloe 1. The impact of Caleb Clarke, the calming influence of Dave Rennie and why no one ki...
Trying to pick the All Blacks back three
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons as they look ahead to the first Bledisloe Test of 2020. Along the way they analyse the NZ line out ...
Who makes the All Blacks extended Rugby Championship squad?
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss everything from the provincial game in NZ to who excites them from the Wallabies squad ahead of the Ble...
Rating Dave Rennie's Wallabies squad
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Bryn Hall and James Parsons to chat about the first round of Mitre 10 Cup and the first squad named by Dave Rennie in his role ...
Reflecting on North vs South
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Brad Weber and Josh Ioane to look back on their victory in the North vs South fixture played at Sky Stadium in Wellington. Host...
Why the All Blacks can't afford to lose the Springboks
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week James Parsons and Bryn Hall are joined by captain of the Southland Stags Tony Lamborn to talk about the upcoming Mitre 10 Cup season, his ti...
Finding a seat on the All Blacks bus
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Josh Ioane of the Highlanders and James Parsons of the Blues as they touch on why it's important to run for the bus after a mee...
Who makes the Super Rugby Aotearoa team of the tournament?
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons and Brad Weber as they discuss some of the contentious selections in the RugbyPass SRA form XV. The panel also ch...
Maro Itoje to Super Rugby? Yes, please!
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show Bryn runs through his darkest moment from the game against the Highlanders, Jipper fires up over comments made by the Aussie and e...
What makes Sam Cane so good?
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks episode host Ross Karl is joined by James Parsons of the Blues and Bryn Hall of the Crusaders. They discuss the stocks in the locking po...
How to beat the Crusaders
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ross Karl is joined by Brad Weber from the Chiefs and James Parsons from the Blues this week as they reflect on another tight week in Super Rugby Aote...