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The key to stopping the Blues as the All Blacks halfback race heats up | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss how the Blues can stopped in Super Rugby Pacific, offer insight into the All Blacks halfback race, and weigh in on a hypothetical scrum law change.
The key to stopping the Blues as the All Blacks halfback race heats up | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss how the Blues can stopped in Super Rugby Pacific, offer insight into the All Blacks halfback race, and weigh in on a hypothetical scrum law change.The Breakdown | Sky Sport NZ | Episode 12
The Breakdown panel of Kirstie Stanway, John Kirwan and Jeff Wilson are joined by Joey Wheeler in Wellington to discuss the week in Super Rugby Pacific after the Hurricanes big win over the Fijian Drua.Which players are in the running to start for the All Blacks this season? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall breakdown the key All Blacks selection issues as Super Rugby Pacific nears its closing stages of the regular season.Why Super Rugby Pacific isn't where it needs to be yet despite shock upset wins | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss why Super Rugby Pacific isn't quite to the standard it needs to be at yet, despite the rapid resurgence of Australian sides over the weekend.What it was like as a Super Rugby Pacific player at the inaugural Super Round | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall discuss whether the Australian teams have made ground on Kiwi sides in Super Rugby Pacific, while Scott Robertson drops in for a surprise guest appearance.What the All Blacks squad could look like halfway through Super Rugby Pacific | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, the panel of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall make their picks for some positions of the upcoming All Blacks squad, dissect the latest round of action and preview the upcoming Super Round in Melbourne.Why rolling maul tries aren't as bad as they're being made out to be | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall explain why rolling maul tries shouldn't be so harshly criticised, dissect the last round of Super Rugby Pacific and preview the huge clash between the Blues and Crusaders.Dan Carter reveals the key to success for the All Blacks at next year's World Cup | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by All Blacks legend Dan Carter to discuss his upcoming Kickathon, his take on the current All Blacks side and how they can challenge for next year's World Cup.Why the Brumbies are the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Jeff McTainsh, Bryn Hall and James Parsons explain why the Brumbies are the team to beat in Super Rugby Pacific, debate where Will Jordan will play for the All Blacks and discuss THAT Moana Pasifika win.How Super Rugby Aupiki can change women's rugby in New Zealand for the better | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by Black Ferns star Chelsea Semple to discuss her title-winning campaign in the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki season.What it's like being the only non-Fijian player at the Fijian Drua | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons are joined by Fijian Drua recruit Baden Kerr to discuss what it's like being part of the new Super Rugby Pacific franchise after retiring to become a real estate agent.Is this the best uncapped player in New Zealand rugby right now? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
This week on the Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons dissect the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, preview the brand-new Super Rugby Aupiki, and discuss who wins in the penultimate round of the Six Nations.Was Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's Blues debut the best cross-code debut of all-time? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 Rugby Pacific Dream Teams, and explain why Stuart Hogg's and Finn Russell's criticism is unjustified.Los Pumas star Pablo Matera opens up on move to Crusaders | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 Crusaders, review the first round of Super Rugby Pacific and look ahead to the Six Nations.Picking the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific champions and the Kiwi take on the Six Nations | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 an update from the Queenstown bubble and unpack the latest Six Nations action.Facing Goliath | A story following Italy as they take on the mighty All Blacks | A Rugby Originals Documentary
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Italian rugby team as they prepared for a clash with the All Blacks at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.The winners and losers of the 2021 All Blacks season | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 eligibility law change, and preview next season.Why Rieko Ioane can be a world class centre for the All Blacks | Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week
The Breakdown panel discuss the three candidates for the Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week for the All Blacks against France.Reviewing the season-ending All Blacks loss to France and the Foster vs Robertson debate | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 extend Ian Foster contract was the right one, and review next year's Super Rugby Pacific squads.Who was the All Blacks' best performer against Ireland? | Healthspan Performer of the Week
The Breakdown panel discuss the three candidates for the Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week for the All Blacks against Ireland.Can the All Blacks bounce back against France after being ruthlessly beaten by Ireland? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 against France, and review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series.Why Dane Coles was key for the All Blacks against Italy | Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week
The Breakdown panel discuss the three candidates for the Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week for the All Blacks in their 47-9 win over ItalyWhy Ireland could beat the All Blacks, the Kiwi take on Autumn Nations Series, and is Jarvo 69 an inside job? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 Blacks test against Ireland, and ask how Jarvo 69 keeps getting away with his stunts.Why the All Blacks selection race is tighter than it's ever been | Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week
The Breakdown panel discuss the three candidates for the Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week for the All Blacks in their 54-16 win over Wales in the last match on their end-of-year tour.Will Jordan on 100m sprint time, his first All Black tour and his outrageous try-scoring record
The Breakdown crew from Sky Sport NZ chat to Will Jordan.Where does new All Blacks centurion Beauden Barrett rank in the greatest of all-time debate? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 the GOAT debate, and predict the results of this week's end-of-year tests.Remembering Sean Wainui and the biggest All Blacks test of their northern tour | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 Blacks on their northern tour, and discuss a possible Club World Cup.What the All Blacks should expect of the USA and the Kiwi take on the Wallabies squad | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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-of-year tour squad and discuss the latest round of New Zealand provincial rugby.Why Ardie Savea's performance might have been his best as an All Black | Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week
The Breakdown panel discuss the three candidates for the Healthspan Elite Performer of the Week for the All Blacks in their 31-29 loss to South Africa in the last round of The Rugby Championship.How the Springboks defeated the All Blacks and the top performers of the Rugby Championship | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
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 Rugby Championship, and look ahead to the end-of-year internationals.John Kirwan on the most concerning area of the All Blacks game in their loss to the Springboks
John Kirwan, Mils Muliaina, and Jeff Wilson of Sky Sport NZ's The Breakdown discuss the final match of the Rugby Championship between South Africa and New Zealand.Ian Foster and Ardie Savea react to last minute loss to Springboks in final Rugby Championship match
New Zealand press conference after their match against South Africa on October 2, 2021.Are the boring tactics of the Springboks in the spirit of rugby? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Rugby Championship, debate the Springboks' divisive tactical strategy, and predict who will win this weekend.John Kirwan on whether the new Springbok style could ruin the Rugby world Cup experience for fans
The crew from Sky Sport NZ's The Breakdown chat through all the action from the first test between the All Blacks and Springboks in the Rugby Championship.
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