The Bonus Point

The Bonus Point

By Tj OlsenSportsRugby
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The Bonus Point episodes

  • When you switch out your rugby boots for a microphone... ("Karl Te Nana" Interview)

    On this week's episode...our host Tj Olsen is lucky enough to be joined by All Blacks Sevens LEGEND & current World Rugby contractor - Karl Te Nana. Karl shares stories about his career in the All Blacks Sevens, Super Rugby, NPC (now known as the Mitre 10 Cup) and how he transitioned into broadcasting. He also gives us his an insight into his favorite Sevens tournament destination and who he'd want to play with if he chucked on the boots in today's HSBC sevens....you don't want to miss out on this one. 

    39 min
  • Last Week In Rugby (07/30/20)

    Last Week In Rugby is back for another episode featuring our favorite co-analyst Knovell Capote. This week we cover all the action from both Super Rugby comps, the controversy behind the final call of the Chiefs vs Blues game, talk about the return of THE BUS & we predict the winners of this rounds Super Rugby matches. We also predict who will win the NBA Championship. 

    1 hr 15 min
  • What goes into becoming an elite rugby player?? (Peter Angelo-asiga Lee Episode)

    We all know it takes a lot of hard work to become an elite rugby player but a popular question is what does it actually take? Some people know what it takes as professional athletes & some people know the science as coaches, however it's quite rare that you see a person who knows both. On this weeks episode we catch up with former Australian Sevens player, former NRL Rookie contestant and current Strength and Conditioning coach for Sunnybank rugby club - Peter Lee. He gives us an insight into his career as a rugby player (league and union), his career as an S&C coach and gives us the details on how he prepares his players for the Queensland Premier Grade Rugby competition. 

    1 hr 11 min
  • MLR Update - The Rugby Index Collaboration
    This is episode 1 of the "The MLR Update"!! On this series of episodes The Bonus Point plan to cover all the breaking news, new  player signings, etc coming out of The Major League Rugby competition. However, we don't plan on doing it alone. We are please to announce that we have partnered with "The Rugby Index" who is the leading digital platform for player tracking, market values and team rosters in the MLR. This will be a bi-weekly episode (weekly when the season returns) to bring you all of your MLR news. 
    Don't forget to also follow the Rugby Index on Instagram & Twitter!!
    47 min
  • Last Week In Rugby (07/22/20)

    On this weeks episode of "Last Week In Rugby", we talk about the amazing match up's in both Super Rugby competitions & NZ's potential choice to part ways with South Africa & Argentina...opening the doors for the pacific islands to join their version of Super Rugby. Don't miss out on some great chat between our host Tj Olsen & regular guest from rapper Knovell Capote.  

    1 hr 33 min
  • Last Week In Rugby (07/16/20)

    Last weekend the Western Force returned back to Super Rugby & we witnessed the most anticipated game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa (Blues vs Crusaders) & BOY IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! Join our host Tj Olsen as he speaks once again with rapper Knovell Capote about all the action over the weekend and what to look forward to in the upcoming North vs South All Blacks match 

    1 hr 20 min
  • Last Week In Rugby (07/08/20)

    Now that rugby is back live in Australia & New Zealand, The Bonus Point can now run at full speed and recap all the games and headlines in the rugby world (New episode will be released every week). Tune in as host Tj Olsen talks with Tevita Hala'ufia (aka rapper Knovell Capote) about all the action in both Super Rugby competitions (Aotearoa & Au) plus about the Black Ferns returning to training. 

    1 hr 14 min
  • Super Rugby is back...well at least domestically!! (Andrew Muirhead Interview)
    2020 has not been a year filled with joy & celebrations...especially when you factor in professional rugby competitions getting suspended or cancelled this year. However when we all thought we wouldn't see televised rugby for a while, there has been a small consolation prize as Super Rugby is set to return domestically (Separately in Australia and New Zealand). This week we thought we'd invite someone on the show who will be playing for The Brumbies in the Aussie version of the comp. Check out this week's episode as host Tj Olsen interviews rising star winger "Andrew Muirhead" about his career and his preparation going into this new competition. .
    35 min
  • The MLR Draft (Patrick Madden Interview)

    On this week's episode we catch up with Patrick Madden (Former US representative + Captain at Cal Poly) who has just declared for Major League Rugby's first ever Collegiate Draft. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen talk about Patrick's decision to declare for the draft and also how he thinks his career has prepared him for a life as a professional rugby player.

    36 min
  • Hawaii in the MLR!? (Cam Kilgour Interview)
    Yes you read that right...there could potentially be a Hawaiian based franchise in the Major League Rugby competition as soon as 2021. However after this possibility was announced, there have been legitimate concerns from the public about how viable this team will be for the MLR. Listen to this weeks episode as our host Tj asks how Cam Kilgour and his team plan to combat these concerns while turning Hawaii into the next rugby powerhouse.
    34 min

About The Bonus Point

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A transpacific rugby podcast connecting New Zealand’s elite game with the rise of rugby in the United States. Expect detailed breakdowns, tactical insight, and honest analysis across Super Rugby,…