Rugby Direct
Episodes
Rugby Direct - Episode 27
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam debate the key talking points from the weekend – including the completion of the inaugural Super Rugby A...
Rugby Direct - Episode 26
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New frontrunners?Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chiefs sports writer) review the latest round of Supe...
Rugby Direct - Episode 25
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's edition of NZME's rugby podcast, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald rugby writer) debate t...
Rugby Direct - Episode 24
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Week two of Super Rugby Pacific is in the books, the Crusaders have two wins and the Blues should have had one but they don't and the Hurricanes do in...
Rugby Direct - Episode 23
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific - with a big look at the opening run-arounds for the Kiwi sides.The Chiefs...
Rugby Direct - Episode 22
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the late-breaking news of the Silver Lake deal with NZR, as well as take a look at how it might change New Zeala...
Rugby Direct - Summer Edition 2
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott catches up with the man behind the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields - mythical rugby trophies that don't exist but perhaps should.See omnystudio.co...
Rugby Direct - Summer Edition
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott Smith catches up with Michelle Hooper, tournament director of the 2021 Rugby World Cup - to be played in 2022 - and discusses her vision for t...
Rugby Direct - Episode 21
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Elliott Smith catches up with Liam Napier to wrap the 2021 year of rugbySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rugby Direct - Episode 20
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk the eligibility changes to World Rugby and preview Heartland XV v New Zealand Baabaas, with the man who'll be going up against Warren Gatland ...
Rugby Direct - Episode 19
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Liam Napier and Elliott discuss the All Blacks' poor run to finish the 2021 season and ask if it's a blip or something more.See omnystudio.com/listene...
Rugby Direct - Episode 18
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast:Former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan discusses the loss to Ireland and what can be fixed in time for France, while Ross Filipo join...
Rugby Direct - Episode 17
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast:Honey Hireme-Smiler, aka the women's rugby GOAT, joins us to discuss the Black Ferns wallopings at the hands of England and we ask, wh...
Rugby Direct - Episode 16
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We chat the All Blacks' big win over Wales and the Black Ferns' big defeat to England with Sky's Tony Johnson, while German-born Anton Segner joins us...
Rugby Direct - Episode 15
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest edition of the podcast, we review the 104-14 mauling dished out by the All Blacks to the United States and try to get some benefit from ...
Rugby Direct - Episode 14
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We pay tribute to Sean Wainui after his tragic passing, while former Crusaders playmaker Steve Brett - now USA Eagles assistant coach - joins the podc...
Rugby Direct - Episode 13
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks podcast, Waikato Farah Palmer Cup coach James Semple and the lofty goals for his coaching future and it's a busy week (again!) of NPC ne...
Rugby Direct - Episode 12
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's podcast we break down all the rugby over the weekend, including the close loss to the Springboks.We talk to All Blacks coach Ian Foster...
Rugby Direct - Episode 11
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith gives you everything you need to know for the weekend of rugby including the latest out of the All Blacks ...
Rugby Direct - Episode 10
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we analyse all the rugby that happened over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rugby Direct - Episode 9
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we preview everything you need to know ahead of this weekend of rugby - the second All Blacks test v Argentina, and domestic rugby res...
Rugby Direct - Episode 8
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this edition of the podcast, we chat with All Blacks number eight Luke Jacobson and analyse the 39-nil win over Argentina and ask where to this wee...
Rugby Direct - Episode 7
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this weeks podcast, we hear from All Blacks coach Ian Foster, returning All Black Joe Moody and Argentina captain Julian Montoya on this week's sho...
Rugby Direct - Emergency Episode 2
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this second 'emergency' episode of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith talks with Ian Foster on his 2 year contract with the All Blacks.Also ...
Rugby Direct - Emergency Episode
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this emergency episode of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith discusses the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand and the impact it has on the Al...
Episode 6: All Blacks with one hand on the Bledisloe
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode six of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith catches up with NZ Herald sports journalist Liam Napier about the upcoming Bledisloe cup c...
Episode 5: Preparing for the Bledisloe
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode five of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith sits down with All Blacks Dane Coles and Aaron Smith ahead of 2021's first battle for the...
Episode 4: Pen on Paper
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode four of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith sits down with Blues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu after re-signing with NZ Rugby...
Episode 3: Let's Get Physical
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith looks at what the All Blacks need to improve on for game two against Fiji with commentat...
Episode 2: All Blacks ring in the changes to take on Fiji
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of our brand new rugby podcast, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith previews the All Blacks' first test against Fiji with former All Black Paul...
Episode 1: All Blacks primed and ready for 2021 season
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In episode one of our brand new rugby podcast, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith is joined by NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier as they look at the first t...
Rugby Direct: Trailer
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world.Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palme...