Episodes

  • 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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    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.


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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal
    Apr 8 2026

    In August, the All Blacks heading back into one of rugby’s toughest challenges - a full tour of South Africa.


    But this isn’t just about Test matches, for the first time in decades, New Zealand will face the unique grind of touring:

    • Midweek matches
    • Travel and squad rotation
    • Adapting to South African conditions
    • Managing physical and mental fatigue


    So do the modern All Blacks actually have the know-how to handle it?


    We break down what makes South Africa tours so difficult, why history matters, and whether this current group is ready for the challenge.


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    10 mins
  • SHORT: Is Codie Taylor the next All Blacks Captain?
    Apr 7 2026

    Could Codie Taylor be the next All Blacks captain?


    We deep dive into what makes Taylor such a great player, leader and team mate, then ask whether he's the man for the job


    It’s one of the biggest off-field questions in New Zealand rugby right now — and we want your take. Email us on ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz


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    #AllBlacks #CodieTaylor #RugbyPodcast #NZRugby #CaptaincyDebate #RugbyUnion #AotearoaRugbyPod

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    9 mins
  • The Fainga’anuku debate: Where Does He Fit for the All Blacks?
    Apr 6 2026

    Where should Leicester Fainga’anuku fit in the All Blacks?


    It’s one of the most fascinating selection questions right now — and there’s no obvious answer.


    We also dive into your suggestions for All Blacks bolters/moneyball players from last week's episode, plus talk Samipeni Finau's epic showing for the Chiefs.


    📺 Full episodes and clips on YouTube, where you can enter the draw for six seats for the Blues v Highlanders on April 17, thanks to Barfoot and Thompson


    #AllBlacks #RugbyPodcast #NZRugby #LeicesterFaingaanuku #RugbyDebate #SuperRugby #AotearoaRugbyPod

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Exclusive: Mike Blair on taking over All Blacks Attack
    Mar 31 2026

    Scotsman Mike Blair is the man Dave Rennie has tasked with rebuilding what used to be the most feared attack in world rugby — the All Blacks.


    In this exclusive Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, the former Scotland captain opens up on how Mike Blair got the call from Dave Rennie, why Rennie trusts him with the All Blacks attack, and the pressure that comes with taking over such a famous rugby identity.

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    26 mins
  • All Blacks bolters: Who Could Force Their Way In Under Rennie?
    Mar 30 2026

    Midway through Super Rugby's round robin, who are the bolters or "moneyball" players Dave Rennie simply can’t ignore?


    We give a preview of our exclusive interview with new All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair, which drops later this week, as well as a breakdown of everything Super Rugby.


    Giveaway time

    To get six pitch side tickets to the Blues v Highlanders game at Eden Park on April 17, courtesy of Barfoot & Thompson.

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    1 hr and 5 mins