Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The ARP team breaks down exactly what changed in the second half that led to the Springboks' demolition of the All Blacks. From the courage of the Boks attack to the damning statistics showing NZ's Achilles heel, we deep dive into the All Blacks' record loss..

Ross and Jippa look into what the All Blacks must do to fix their scrum with 2015 World Cup winner Charlie Faumuina.

Speaking of World Cups, we analyse how the Black Ferns are tracking before taking on nemesis Canada in the semifinals this weekend in England,

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The ARP crew breaks down how the All Blacks coaches out-thought the Boks, as they took first blood at Eden Park.

James, Bryn and Ross ask whether the All Blacks were masters of the law book or if they used illegal tactics.

They analyse how Black Ferns' kicking and defensive tactics have taken their game to the next level before the RWC quarterfinals, look at the Makos' chances of taking the Shield from Canterbury and Australia's newfound resilience against Argentina.

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The ARP crew breaks down which areas will be key for the All Blacks to end their four-match losing streak against the Springboks.

We catch up with Jordie Barrett about his Ireland experience, Damian De Allende and the Boks.

There's a full analysis of the Black Ferns progress before their vital pool clash against Ireland. Plus, we chat with NZR Head of Women's Development Emily Davidson about the infrastructure being put in place to help build the game at grass roots level.

And of course, Southland's big Ranfurly Shield win and their upcoming defense against Canterbury!

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The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina.

The ARP crew asks what needs to change to eliminate the discipline issues, high ball problems and the inability for the midfield to make breaks.

With the halfback injury crisis, should the All Blacks call back Aaron Smith as cover?

We also break down the Black Ferns' opening performance at the Rugby World Cup and discuss what separates England from the pack.

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The ARP crew get to the bottom of how the Wallabies upset the Springboks and talk about how the angry South African side will respond.

We talk why the All Blacks kicked it old school when Argentina was pressuring their attack and catch up with openside Du'Plessis Kirifi about his rise, breakdowns and working on the Barrett farm as a kid.

Plus, the Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend, so we talk with Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu about preparations and black eyes before their match against Spain.

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It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins!

Argentina have beaten the All Blacks three times in recent years. We look into why, as well as breaking down Australia's chances against the Boks.

With Richie Mo’unga returning in 2026, we ask whether NZ needs a first choice 10, or whether Scott Robertson should follow Rassie's lead and have a horses for courses approach.

Plus, we look at the challenges Rugby 360 faces in getting off the ground.

And fun-loving All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa joined the team to chat about having a baby born on All Blacks squad naming day.

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We get into the skill that new All Blacks halfback Kyle Preston has that no other halfback in NZ can match. How could that change the game for the All Blacks?

Why Simon Parker has been selected and who should be picked at loose forward and lock?

The boys talk the Wallabies' new abrasive approach will help them beat the Boks and debunk some Lions conspiracy theories.

Plus, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier joins us to talk returning to the team at 35 for the Rugby World Cup.

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The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time!

We discuss which players made the biggest impact across all the July tests, as well as which rising stars made their name.

Plus, how flooding the breakdown works for the Boks and who to look out for in the NPC.

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Jippa, Bryn and Ross break down where the All Blacks have progressed against France and what needs to be worked on for the Rugby Championship, as well as which players stood up.

We also talk to 76 test Wallabies 10 Bernard Foley about where Australia can find a weakness in the Lions and break down the key area where the Boks are so much better than the rest of world rugby.

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SBW

Cam Roigard is helping revolutionise the All Blacks attack, with a greater focus on his sniping play. We ask whether he'll dethrone Du Pont and JGP as the world's best.

SBW joins us to talk his fight against Paul Gallen this week.

We break down how the Springboks' epic new tricks plays work and their effects on defense, as well as the evolution of the Boks' back play.

We ask where wonderkid Henry Pollock will play in the first test for the Lions against Australia

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