Episode 69 of the podcast features an insightful conversation with rugby journalist Jamie Wall, renowned for his deep knowledge and years covering the All Blacks and global rugby. Jamie shares his journey into rugby journalism, highlighting his work covering the All Blacks since 2017 and dives into the All Blacks’ complex and often scrutinized 2025 season, analyzing coaching challenges, standout players, and pivotal tactical decisions.

We also unpack the debates around the World Rugby Player of the Year awards, examining fairness in selection and overlooked players.

Lastly with the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools announced just yesterday, Jamie provides expert analysis on New Zealand’s draw, the expanded 24-team format, and the strategic path the All Blacks must follow to win the tournament. This episode offers a compelling mix of career insights, current rugby analysis, and forward-looking World Cup preview that any rugby fan will appreciate.

Reliving history in Chicago 🇺🇸🏉Join me, Tj Olsen from The Bonus Point Podcast, as I fly from Los Angeles to Chicago to experience the All Blacks vs Ireland rematch – 10 years on from that iconic clash at Soldier Field.In this vlog you’ll see:✈️ Travel day from LA to Chicago☕ All Blacks fan meet & greet at Big Shoulders Coffee👟 Hanging with fans and players at the Adidas Store Chicago🏟️ Inside Soldier Field the day before the match for captain’s run + press conferences🎙️ Recording a live Podcast with The Rugby Rant at Reggies Bar in Chicago🔥 Soaking up the atmosphere and experiencing the game live with All Blacks & Ireland fansHuge thank you to:New Zealand Rugby UnionIreland Rugby Football UnionCallum Squires (SRK Strategies)GallagherSoldier FieldThe Rugby RantReggies BarIf you love rugby, behind-the-scenes access, and fan culture, this one’s for you.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe – and let me know where I should travel for the next rugby test! 🖤💚

We catch up with Rob "The Hammer" Hammerschmidt (The Rugby Rant) to discuss the EOY tour squads for:

• All Blacks
• Wallabies
• All Blacks XV

We have included a sneak peak into the Rugby Rant's Podcast where we spoke about R360...a new and bold competition full of innovation. Is this new competition promising or a pipe dream??

Jason Emery (Maori All Blacks, Old Glory DC) joins the show to chat about USA Rugby qualifying for the RWC in 2027, The upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests in the Rugby Championship & the Women's RWC finals.

This episode is dedicated to the passing of my dad Steve. We are chatting about all the cups that are up for grabs:

1. Pacific Nations Cup
2. The Rugby Championship
3. Women's Rugby World Cup

This weeks episode were chatting about:

• All Blacks vs France
• British & Irish Lions vs Wallabies
• Kalyn Ponga to union!??

We unpack a lot on this weeks podcast.

1. Super Rugby Pacific Finals (Chiefs vs Crusaders)
2. British & Irish Lions vs Argentina
3. Wallabies Squad
4. Ardie Savea off to Japan in 2026
5. Premiership vs Super Rugby

You wont wanna miss this one!!

We are back to chat all about playoff footy!! On this episode, here is what is on the cards:

First Half Segment - Super Rugby Quarter & Semi Final Picture

Second Half Segment - Ngani Laumape signs with Moana

Bonus Point Segment - Who should be the Wallabies captain for the B&IL Tour??

On this weeks episode we are joined by Samantha Lovett (@samloverugby) who is a a freelance digital content creator specializing in enhancing the global appeal of rugby through engaging and innovative content. She has worked with World Rugby, Guinness Six Nations, LA Sevens, etc and she is taking her talents to the Women's Rugby World Cup. We pick her brain about content creation with rugby, everything thats going on in the 7's world and hope to make the game more appealing to the traditional US sports fan.