The ARP crew get into the proposed World Club Championship. What might hold it back from happening? Who would dominate if it happened this year?

We also get into what led to the Chiefs tearing up Moana Pasifika and who will top the table. Should Leroy Carter be an All Black, is Fabian Holland a shoo-in at lock and why is Jorja Miller a game changer for the Black Ferns?

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Super Rugby Finals permutations

Chiefs top

·      Chiefs win with bonus

·      Chiefs win without bonus but Crusaders don’t get bonus point win.

·      Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders lose/draw with Brumbies

Crusaders top

·      Chiefs lose and Crusaders beat Brumbies

·      Chiefs win but Crusaders win with bonus and make up 116 point differential

·      Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Crusaders beat Brumbies

Brumbies top

·      Brumbies beat Crusaders and Chiefs lose without bonus

·      Brumbies beat Crusaders without bonus and Chiefs lose with bonus. But, Brumbies make up 125 point differential.

·      Chiefs draw with Highlanders and Brumbies get bonus point win over Crusaders. But, have to make up 125 point different

Moana Pasifika top six

·      Moana beat Hurricanes and Blues lose/draw to Tahs

·      Moana beat Hurricanes with bonus point and Blues beat Tah without bonus

·      Moana and Blues get bonus wins and Reds lose to Drua without bonus. All end on 33 points and Blues drop out with less wins.

Blues top 6

·      Beat Tahs and MP lose/draw with Canes

·      Beats Tahs with bonus and MP beat Hurricanes without bonus

Tahs Top 6

·      Beat Blues and MP lose to Hurricanes

·      Beat Blues with bonus and MP draw with Canes

Games

·      Highlanders v Chiefs

·      Brumbies v Crusaders

·      Blues v Waratahs

·      Hurricanes v MP

·      Reds v Drua

Crusaders

·      What is going on with the Crusaders?

·      Time to start O’Connor? Is Rivez the man for the finals?

·      Havili in form? Teams worked out that if you shut him down then you’re in.

·      Can they actually beat the Brumbies?

·      Brumbies can go through and around?

Highlanders –

·      22 entries – what do they do to fix that?

·      Holland form – 95 year old’s question 

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Everything Ardie Savea touches turns to gold! So how has he gone from great to out of this world?

With Sevu Reece equaling TJ Perenara's competition record of 65 tries, and doing it in just 83 games, ARP looks into the best strike rates in Super Rugby history.

The Aotearoa Rugby crew break down the permutations for the Brumbies, Chiefs and Crusaders, while also looking into why the Highlanders are the best bottom placed team in Super Rugby history. 

 After failing to beat Canada for the second straight year, what must the Black Ferns do to have a chance of defending their World Cup crown?

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With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabies could make a Lions 23?'

Ross, Jip and Bryn breakdown the Chiefs' epic second half against the Crusaders and whether Quin Tupaea should be back in the All Blacks. We look forward to the Moana Pasifika/ Blues games, as well as Black Ferns and under 20s.

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The ARP crew break down why Ardie is so good right now, whether the Crusaders or Chiefs are in the box seat in Super Rugby, how Ruben Love and look into why old-fashioned tap-kicks are having a renaissance.

Plus, Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant goes in depth on speeches, leadership and what must improve to defend their RWC title.

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Some great yarns this week, from the strategic punch that floored Vermuelen to which All Blacks are the biggest athletic freaks.

Legendary All Blacks strength and conditioning coach Nic Gill joins Ross and Jippa. We announce a new partnership with Nic's Rugby Ready program, where you can win Nic's online fitness programs every week on the show, whether you're a player or just looking to get healthy.

We ask who the greatest ever Super Rugby loose forward trio in Super Rugby is and whether Kini Naholo will replace Mark Tele'a in the All Blacks.

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Jeff McTainsh, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod ask the question "has James O'Connor been playing well enough to warrant selection back in the Wallabies?"

NZ Rugby icon Ruby Tui joins for a chat about her love for rugby and the upcoming Black Ferns World Cup defence.

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Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall Aotearoa Rugby Pod look into Jordie Barrett’s man of the match form in Ireland, why he’s playing so well and how he can bring Irish knowledge back home. Aotearoa Rugby Pod looks into whether another player in World Rugby has the all-around skills that Jordie Barrett does

The GOAT Portia Woodman-Wickliffe on whether she’s keen on a test return, the Super Rugby Aupiki title and the Trans-Tasman crossover.

We break down who could make the Super Rugby top 6 and how to beat rush D.

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South African star Malcolm Marx joins Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl to talk Springboks innovation, Rassie, dominating the breakdown and his toughest opponents.

We deep dive into who will start at 10 for the All Blacks and do a mid-season review of Super Rugby Pacific, looking at rookies, players of the year and trends so far.

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After announcing he wants to play at the 2027 World Cup, Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall break down whether Richie Mo'unga will join Moana Pasifika, not the Crusaders in 2027.

Tongan giant Ben Tameifuna talks the Springbok who cracked his back and life in French rugby.

Plus, we look into what Moana Pasifika are doing differently that created the resilience to hold on against the Crusaders, the form of Ruben Love and the latest halfback on the rise in NZ rugby.

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James Parsons, Bryn Hall and Ross Karl break down whether Rieko Ioane is the man to wear the All Blacks 13 jersey and interview the man himself.

They also look at Shaun Stevenson's form and analyse the weekend's Super Rugby.

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