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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Aotearoa Rugby Pod

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Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game.

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  • Jason Holland: All Blacks lessons behind the Hurricanes attack
    Apr 16 2026

    Since leaving the All Blacks, Jason Holland has helped shape Super Rugby's most potent attack at the Hurricanes.


    In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Holland breaks down:

    • The key principles behind the Hurricanes’ attacking success
    • The lessons he took from the All Blacks environment
    • Why clarity and simplicity are central to performance
    • And how those ideas will carry into his role as Blues head coach


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    #Hurricanes #AllBlacks #SuperRugby #Blues #RugbyAnalysis #JasonHolland

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    33 mins
  • SHORT: Leinster is starting to unlock the best of Rieko Ioane
    Apr 15 2026

    Leinster is starting to get the best out of Rieko Ioane’ — at centre or wing.


    After some early noise around his arrival — from the Johnny Sexton spat to adjustmenting to a new system — it’s starting to click.


    In recent performances against Edinburgh and Sale, Ioane has made a real impact — bringing speed, power, footwork and distribution that can break games open.


    The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down Ioane’s form, why perceptions are shifting, and what it means for Leinster heading into the business end of the season.

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    5 mins
  • How isn’t this a HEADBUTT?! Rugby fans are confused
    Apr 13 2026

    Did Highlander Henry Bell get headbutted by Nick Frost … and still get penalised?


    A controversial Super Rugby moment has rugby fans split, after the tackler saw yellow and it's not the first time!


    So was this the right call — or does rugby has a problem?


    The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks it down, as well as asking if the Canes can be stopped and whether Damian McKenzie is in the Chiefs' top five players of all time.


    Follow @aotearoarugbypodoffical channels for more breakdowns on the biggest talking points in world rugby.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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