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- 128 - Rugby Direct - Episode 119
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the latest in Super Rugby as the Hurricanes bounce back, the Blues find their way late against the Rebels and the Crusaders sink again, this time to the Reds.
We also dig into talk of the Qataris investing into rugby's new Nations Cup and ponder the future of the Melbourne Rebels following another twist in the sorry saga.
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Sun, 05 May 2024 - 127 - Rugby Direct - Episode 118
On Rugby Direct this week, Elliott and Liam debate whether the Hurricanes are still the Super Rugby favourites after their loss to the Brumbies, or whether the Blues now have claims to that title.
The Crusaders are back... or so Elliott claims, while we dive in-depth to talk about the Highlanders vs Force.
Liam also breaks some news around the Melbourne Rebels' future and debate whether an ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup test would work.
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Sun, 28 Apr 2024 - 126 - Rugby Direct - Episode 117
This week on Rugby Direct, we review the round that was in Super Rugby as the Hurricanes and Blues continue to soar and the Crusaders and Highlanders flop towards the bottom of the ladder after heavy defeats.
Liam and Elliott put their selection hats on and pick 33-man All Blacks squads for the July tests, if they were to be named this week.
We also dig a little deeper on the Crusaders' recruitment and future proofing, as well as discussing the union switch of Joey Manu and if he'll find success in the 15-man game.
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Tue, 23 Apr 2024 - 125 - Rugby Direct - Episode 116
On the latest episode, Elliott and Liam ask... can anyone stop the Hurricanes this year? They review their win over the Chiefs as well as the other sometimes confounding results of week eight of Super Rugby Pacific.
We also dive into the Super Rugby Aupiki final and ask about the future of the competition, as well as a whip around of the week's other big news including the Club World Cup on the verge of confirmation, coaching movements abound and the news of Blues forward Cameron Suafoa's cancer battle.
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Mon, 15 Apr 2024 - 124 - Rugby Direct - Episode 115
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam review big wins for the Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific, discuss the impending departures of Fergus Burky and possibly Josh Moorby and hail the success of the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens after winning the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens.
We also catch up with Black Ferns 15s assistant coach Steve Jackson to talk the Aupiki season to date and what he and the fellow coaches are looking for ahead of their first squad being named later this month.
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Mon, 08 Apr 2024 - 123 - Rugby Direct - Episode 114
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the big breaking news that former All Blacks scrum doctor Mike Cron is joining Joe Schmidt's Wallabies coach and ask whether NZ Rugby should be worried.
We dig into Cam Roigard's likely lengthy sidelining through a knee injury and ask whether the Crusaders are back.
And we break down the governance issues plaguing NZR.
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Tue, 02 Apr 2024 - 122 - Rugby Direct - Episode 113
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into round five of Super Rugby Pacific as the Hurricanes continue to surge, the Chiefs and Blues bank important wins and the Crusaders continue to crumble.
All Blacks legend Jeff Wilson also stops by for a chat to review the opening month and a half while we also talk the prospect of Sam Whitelock returning to the All Blacks in 2024 out of France.
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Mon, 25 Mar 2024 - 121 - Rugby Direct - Episode 112
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the fourth round of Super Rugby Pacific, which has seen the Hurricanes continue their unbeaten run and the Crusaders continue their winless streak.
We review the Six Nations and cast an eye to the England tour of New Zealand later this year and where their strengths might lie.
And we discuss the news of the late Billy Guyton's CTE diagnosis and ask... where to for rugby?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 120 - Rugby Direct - Episode 111
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier take a look at the Hurricanes being unbeaten in Super Rugby Pacific and the Crusaders yet to nab a win, Ireland lose in the Six Nations and Italy wins away at home for the first time in a long time.
We also stick our oar into the Hurricanes Poua haka saga which has dominated headlines for the past week.
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Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 119 - Rugby Direct - Episode 110
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam review Super Round in Melbourne, with three teams still unbeaten after the opening two weeks of the competition.
We ask if the Crusaders decline is anything other than to be expected and also discuss the news the Jaguares may be returning to Super Rugby Pacific after a five-year absence.
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Sun, 03 Mar 2024 - 118 - Rugby Direct - Episode 109
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific and discuss the so-called mouth-guard controversy which has become a major talking point from the first weekend.
We also take a look at the Six Nations.
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Mon, 26 Feb 2024 - 117 - Rugby Direct - Episode 108
On this special edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier sit down with New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson to discuss a wide range of issues facing rugby, including the Shape of the Game, Super Rugby's future, NRL rivalry, the provincial unions, Rugby Championship's future, women's rugby and more.
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Fri, 23 Feb 2024 - 116 - Rugby Direct - Episode 107
On the first Rugby Direct for 2024, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier begin by looking back at a mega off-season of rugby news - from Joe Schmidt's appointment to the Wallabies to the glut of rugby documentaries and the start of Six Nations.
We also look ahead to the Super Rugby Pacific season starting Friday with a deep dive into every New Zealand side.
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Sun, 18 Feb 2024 - 115 - Rugby Direct - Episode 106
In the final edition of Rugby Direct for 2023, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier reflect on Ian Foster's tenure as All Blacks coach, with the benefit of a few weeks having passed since the World Cup finishing.
We also look ahead to 2024 and Scott Robertson's first year in charge and what his biggest challenges will be in what could be up to 15 test matches in total.
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Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 114 - Rugby Direct - Episode 105
On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier reconvene three weeks on from the World Cup final - to talk the latest in rugby news including Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan being dumped, a new specialist coach joins the Blues staff, Sam Cane takes an overseas sabbatical and Beauden Barrett eyes an earlier than expected return to New Zealand Rugby among others.
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Tue, 21 Nov 2023 - 113 - Rugby Direct - Episode 104
On the latest (and final) Rugby Direct from Paris, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the Rugby World Cup final, won by South Africa 12-11 in Paris.
We break down the decider from the yellow and red cards, to TMO intervention to the actual rugby itself and whether it was a "good"final and showpiece for the game.
We break down Ian Foster's somewhat complicated legacy in charge of the All Blacks and where to next for him, as well as touch on the news out of Australia that Eddie Jones is out at Wallabies coach.
All that and an ode to the things we've lost/had stolen on tour, on Rugby Direct.
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Sun, 29 Oct 2023 - 112 - Rugby Direct - Episode 103
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, the scene is set for the World Cup final and Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into the two sides named by the All Blacks and South Africa for the big dance.
We talk the make-up of the sides and how we expect them to play as well as the emotion of the match, as well as the new World Rugby Awards nominations and some form of conclusion to the racism saga in the sport this week.
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Thu, 26 Oct 2023 - 111 - Rugby Direct - Episode 102
On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the contrasting ways the All Blacks and Springboks punched their tickets to the Rugby World Cup final - the All Blacks comfortably, South Africa less so.
We talk about the wider media reaction to both games and whether it was fair, while we also discuss the impending departures of several key All Blacks players and staff and if that will have a role in RWC final week.
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Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 110 - Rugby Direct - Episode 101
On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier check in from Paris after the All Blacks name their team to face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, we review the changes and offer some predictions on how the two semis might play out.
We also chat about the latest in "Jones Gate", or "Eddie Gate" (take your pick) from Australia.
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Wed, 18 Oct 2023 - 109 - Rugby Direct - Episode 100
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, it's bonjour once against from Paris as we say Au Revoir to the Irish and the hosts France on a big 100th episode of Rugby Direct
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the most astonishing quarter-final weekend in Rugby World Cup history with the All Blacks marching into the semi-finals with a stunning win over Ireland.
We also take in the other three quarter-finals and ponder what the defeat for France might do for the interest levels here on the ground.
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Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 108 - Rugby Direct - Episode 99
On the midweek edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB ) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald) discuss the breaking news out of Paris that Mark Tele'a has been stood down for a breach of team protocol and won't appear in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.
We also analyse the team named by Ian Foster and his selectors and cast an eye over the other 3 RWC quarter-finals.
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Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - 107 - Rugby Direct - Episode 98
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier convene post midnight to discuss Portugal's historic win over Fiji at the Rugby World Cup, before branching out into the All Blacks and Ireland quarter-final this weekend and where both teams are placed heading into it and if the All Blacks can stop a seemingly unstoppable Ireland.
Elliott and Liam each pick a combined All Blacks-Ireland XV, as well as discuss where the truth lies on the Scott Robertson saga.
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Mon, 09 Oct 2023 - 106 - Rugby Direct - Episode 97
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier check in from Lyon to review the All Blacks side named to face Uruguay in their final RWC pool match (Live on Gold Sport and iHeart Radio).
We also take stock of the games to come this weekend and update French captain Antoine Dupont's superhuman return from injury.
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Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 105 - Rugby Direct - Episode 96
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Lyon and assess the All Blacks' big win over Italy and how it reshapes the Rugby World Cup - if at all.
We also take stock of the Ranfurly Shield damage scandal story from back home, wonder if the Rugby World Cup should expand and discuss potential changes for the All Blacks' final pool game against Uruguay Friday morning.
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Mon, 02 Oct 2023 - 104 - Rugby Direct - Episode 95
On this midweek edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier assess the All Blacks side named to face Italy in their crunch World Cup Pool A match in Lyon, as well as run the rule over the other major news of the World Cup in the week to date.
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Thu, 28 Sep 2023 - 103 - Rugby Direct - Episode 94
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier jump on for Rugby Direct from Lyon, as the All Blacks take a backseat for a few days with the Rugby World Cup ramping up with two big pool games with major ramifications.
First we review the Wallabies almost certain pool play exit and where the sport goes to in Australia after their dismal showing, before jumping into the Ireland-South Africa blockbuster and discussing how the Irish were able to quell the reigning World Cup champions.
We also take a look at New Zealand's next match against Italy and make more possibly disastrous tipping predictions.
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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 102 - Rugby Direct - Episode 93
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam check in from Bordeaux - to discuss and update the midweek happenings at the tournament in France.
We review Ethan de Groot's suspension, the All Blacks finding a useful stat to guide them in their week off, the Springboks opting for a 7-1 bench against Ireland this week and Drew Mitchell coming off the long run against Eddie Jones.
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Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 101 - Rugby Direct - Episode 92
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam are in Toulouse to review the second week of the Rugby World Cup, including the All Blacks' win over Namibia, Ethan de Groot's red card and where it leaves New Zealand after two games.
We also review Fiji's impressive win over the Wallabies and wonder whether this is a death knell for Australian rugby.
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Mon, 18 Sep 2023 - 100 - Rugby Direct - Episode 91
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier recap the opening weekend of the World Cup - leading with a big focus on the All Blacks' 27-13 loss to France and how they were defeated...and why.
We delve into where to from here for the All Blacks and if they simply just don't have a seat at the top table currently in the sport.
We also review the other big games of the first week - including whether Fiji can feel hard done by losing to Wales in the final game of the opening weekend.
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Mon, 11 Sep 2023 - 99 - Rugby Direct - Episode 90
Elliott and Liam react to the All Blacks' 23 selected for the tournament opener against France Saturday morning NZT and react to the news that Emoni Narawa is out of the tournament.
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Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 98 - Rugby Direct - Episode 89
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier count down to the opening weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup - looking at the All Blacks pool as well as the other three pools and picking who is likely to emerge from there into the quarters.
We also touch on our earliest and favourite Rugby World Cup memories and pick who will win the tournament.
Elliott and Liam also comb through NZR's governance review and what it means for the sport in the future and what tangible change might take place.
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Sun, 03 Sep 2023 - 97 - Rugby Direct - Episode 88
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are again in London for this week's Rugby Direct podcast, reviewing the All Blacks' worst-ever defeat in the Qatar Airways Cup match against South Africa.
What does this mean ahead of the World Cup and is it panic stations? We also update the Scott Barrett saga and review some of the weekend's other big warm-up matches including the Flying Fijians beating England at Twickenham.
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Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - 96 - Rugby Direct - Episode 87
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam are in London - as the All Blacks count down to their final World Cup warm-up match against the Springboks.
We debate that match, the likely selections as well as what is being gained from the warm-up fixtures.
We talk the Owen Farrell saga, as well as the latest Eddie Jones and Rugby Australia hijinks as well as the ongoing question of the NPC.
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Mon, 21 Aug 2023 - 95 - Rugby Direct - Episode 86
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Hawke's Bay - reflecting on the Rugby World Cup squad announcement the night before as we debate the inclusions, the exclusions and the balance of the squad named by Ian Foster and his selectors to head to France.
We also look back at the second Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies in Dunedin, with the All Blacks mounting a major fightback to remain unbeaten in season 2023.
Elliott and Liam also touch on the NPC getting underway, the return of Warrenball (should we be worried) and much to Liam's annoyance, Elliott finds a reason to mention Canterbury schoolboy rugby.
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Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 94 - Rugby Direct - Episode 85
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Christchurch after returning from Melbourne where the All Blacks decimated the Wallabies 38-7 to retain the Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship.
The boys review that game and how the All Blacks were forced to win differently than the last two performances, as well as look at Scott Barrett's performance and how the changes might fall for the Dunedin test on Saturday.
We then take a look at the Rugby World Cup squad announcement on August 7th and how this weekend might affect that, as well as which positions and players are the most likely to be still debated by the selectors.
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Mon, 31 Jul 2023 - 93 - Rugby Direct - Episode 84
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam look ahead to the first Bledisloe Cup meeting of the year on Saturday and debate the selection conundrums facing the All Blacks selectors as well as gauging the possibilities of an Australian boil-over in Melbourne.
We also tackle the Farah Palmer Cup, the Rugby Championship's other match this weekend and whether rugby has managed to get the TMO sorted or not.
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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 - 92 - Rugby Direct - Episode 83
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' big win over South Africa in what was somewhat of a statement performance from them ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
We discuss whether the blindside flanker debate is over in the wake of Shannon Frizell's form and how the second half performance might have told more of a story than the first.
We also review the Black Ferns' Pacific Four win, Johnny Sexton's three match ban and ponder what Eddie Jones meant when he said "Look out" to the All Blacks.
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Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - 91 - Rugby Direct - Episode 82
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the first All Blacks' test of season 2023, the big win over Argentina in Mendoza, while we also touch on the controversial pitch invader saga post match and offer some thoughts around that.
We ask what's gone wrong with the under-20 programme, take a look at the Black Ferns' win over Canada and look ahead to the next assignment for the All Blacks - the Springboks on Saturday.
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Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 90 - Rugby Direct - Episode 81
This week on Rugby Direct, we're in wine country in Mendoza counting down to the first test of Rugby World Cup year for the All Blacks - an assignment against Argentina.
Elliott and Liam debate the likely starting side for the ABs and how the bench might look for the test as well.
Before we get to that though, we need to discuss the new Blues coaching appointment and world rugby's new competition, which is not being run by World Rugby.
We also cast our eyes over the Black Ferns and the New Zealand under-20s as well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 03 Jul 2023 - 89 - Rugby Direct - Episode 80
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the Super Rugby final as the Crusaders ascended to Seventh Heaven with their seventh title in as many years.
We talk the major moments and controversies of the final, as well as how the narrative of the match has unfolded since fulltime.
Elliott and Liam also crown the prestigious second annual Rugby Direct Medal winner for Super Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mon, 26 Jun 2023 - 88 - Rugby Direct - Episode 79
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam beam in from Te Awamutu to discuss the 36-man All Blacks squad named by head coach Ian Foster, who also drops by the podcast to offer his reasoning on some of the key selections, along with forwards coach Jason Ryan.
We discuss the Super Rugby semi-final match-up that has left us with a blockbuster grand final this week and we discuss the Hamish McLennan edition of the podcast which created a bit of controversy and our takeaways from how it's played out.
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Mon, 19 Jun 2023 - 87 - Rugby Direct - Special Edition 15 June 2023
On this special edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are joined by Rugby Australia chairman Hamish McLennan for a feature-length interview covering plenty of issues around the game on both sides of the Tasman.
We talk about McLennan's idea for a Super Rugby draft, whether he's willing for Super Rugby to be run by an independent commission and if there's a real chance of the Rugby Championship moving. We also ask McLennan to assess his relationship with NZ Rugby powerbrokers, Eddie Jones and future Super Rugby expansion.
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Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 86 - Rugby Direct - Episode 78
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the Super Rugby quarter-finals and debate whether Ardie Savea scored that try and whether the referee made the right call.
We also zero in on the Chiefs' close-run game against the Reds and the Blues and Crusaders comfortable wins.
It's nearly time for the first All Blacks selection of the year as well and we pick the spots where the selectors will likely be spending their final days discussing ahead of the announcement on Sunday.
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Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - 85 - Rugby Direct - Episode 77
This week on Rugby Direct, it's a bumper episode as we look at the Super Rugby regular season, a new rugby Knight and a couple of new coaches for the local franchises.
The Crusaders have appointed Rob Penney as head coach and the 'Canes Clark Laidlaw, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the appointments and how they might fit with each franchise from 2024.
Sir Wayne Smith has been knighted for services to rugby and he speaks with the podcast about the honour and we're joined by Sky Sport commentator and All Blacks great Jeff Wilson to discuss the Super Rugby playoffs and his prospective All Blacks squad with just a couple of weeks until it's announced.
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Tue, 06 Jun 2023 - 84 - Rugby Direct - Episode 76
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam recap a busy week of rugby news with Will Jordan re-signing with NZR top of the list, before offering their thoughts on Wayne Smith's new performance coach role and the Ruby Tui-Weetbix card saga.
Super Rugby comes to the pointy end of the regular season with 11 teams to go into eight playoff spots after this weekend, we review the penultimate round of the competition and figure out who will be in the quarter-finals and where.
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Mon, 29 May 2023 - 83 - Rugby Direct - Episode 75
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the breaking news out of Moana Pasifika that coach Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach and won't be back in 2024. We contemplate the different options to take on the job and where it leaves the franchise.
In addition, we cast our eyes over the European domestic final, debate the resting of players and whether anything can be done about it as well as the technological innovations about to sweep rugby by storm.
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Mon, 22 May 2023 - 82 - Rugby Direct - Episode 74
On this week's Rugby Direct, we review the Chiefs fall to their first defeat of the Super Rugby season while the Crusaders have the better of the Blues in a highly-anticipated local derby... we discuss the implications for the playoffs.
We also pick apart New Zealand Rugby's memorandum of understanding with Japan and whether Roger Tuivasa-Sheck should stay or go if he's on the outer at the Blues.
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Mon, 15 May 2023 - 81 - Rugby Direct - Episode 73
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the Fijian Drua's win over the Hurricanes and Moana Pasifika's close loss to the Blues and what these sides need to do to take the next step as they continue to build.
We contemplate the All Blacks back three situation as crunch time for selection nears with a couple of Chiefs players continuing to put their hands up and ask whether the draft idea put up by Rugby Australia is really what Super Rugby needs.
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Mon, 08 May 2023 - 80 - Rugby Direct - Episode 72
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier react to NZR re-signing Damian McKenzie and Ruby Tui for a couple more years each.
They also assess the Chiefs v Crusaders match and other games from the latest round of Super Rugby, before contemplating the debate around All Blacks players being selected from offshore after it cropped up again in recent days.
We also ponder what would possess the Hurricanes to get rid of their iconic song/chant from their match-day experience.
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Mon, 01 May 2023 - 79 - Rugby Direct - Episode 71
This week on Rugby Direct, Scott Robertson has announced his All Blacks coaching team for when he takes over after the World Cup.
So what do Elliott and Liam make of it?
We also debate round nine of Super Rugby, whether Anzac Day is appropriately marked in Super Rugby and evaluate Roger Tuivasa-Sheck's decision to head back to league after this year.
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Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 78 - Rugby Direct - Episode 70
This week on Rugby Direct,
Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's Blues/All Blacks commentator) is joined by Nick Bewley (Crusaders commentator) standing in for Liam Napier.
We discuss the Chiefs v Hurricanes top of the table match-up in the sun in Wellington, assess Moana Pasifika's first 'real' home game in Apia and assess Rieko Ioane's re-signing with NZR until 2027.
Elliott and Nick also cast an eye at the Black Ferns assistant announcement and ask whether the lack of females in the staff was a legitimate discussion or storm-in-a-teacup.
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Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - 77 - Rugby Direct - Episode 69
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the latter's exclusive around the probable make up of Scott Robertson's coaching team for the All Blacks next year and beyond.
We also review round seven of Super Rugby, look ahead to round eight and try and figure out why rugby executives can't seem to see what the rest of us do around scheduling of games on long weekends.
In addition, two players are big movers on the MVP rankings.
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Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 76 - Rugby Direct - Episode 68
In this episode, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier run the rule over the Chiefs beating the Blues and continuing their unbeaten start to season 2023.
We also check in on the Kiwi sides and give a big round of applause to the New Zealand Sevens sides for their victories in Hong Kong.
Elliott and Liam also ponder Moana Pasifika and ask where their next win is coming from and if we really need a Wallabies squad to be named in April.
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Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 75 - Rugby Direct - Episode 67
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam review the Super Rugby Aupiki decider which saw a shock win for Matatu.
We also examine the latest in the race for the All Blacks assistants jobs and review a round five of Super Rugby Pacific in which it felt like half the competition's players - okay maybe an exaggeration - were being rested.
Elliott and Liam also cast an eye on Rugby Australia's big spending over the weekend.
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Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - 74 - Rugby Direct - Episode 66
On a special edition of the Rugby Direct podcast, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the appointment of Scott Robertson as the new All Blacks head coach.
We analyse what it means for Robertson himself, take a look at his prospective team and how it might play out this year now for both the current and future All Blacks coaching staffs.
We also hear from Robertson as well as NZR chief executive Mark Robinson in interviews from on the ground.
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Wed, 22 Mar 2023 - 73 - Rugby Direct - Episode 65
This week on Rugby Direct,
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the Crusaders' bouncing back with a win over the Blues at Eden Park, while the Highlanders are also in the winners' circle for the first time this year.
Ireland wrap up the grand slam and Six Nations in dominant fashion overall, so what will it take to stop them in France.
And we assess the latest twists and turns of the All Blacks coaching race and dish out some MVP points.
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Mon, 20 Mar 2023 - 72 - Rugby Direct - Episode 64
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier analyse the state of the All Blacks coaching race after Joe Schmidt's withdrawal and whether it's just going to remain a two-horse race while also pondering if the early season wobbles of the Crusaders will have any impact.
Elliott and Liam assess the Six Nations with a round left, wonder whether there's a better format for Super Rugby Aupiki and hand one player all the points in the Rugby Direct medal race.
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Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - 71 - Rugby Direct - Episode 63
This week on Rugby Direct,
Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (Chief sports writer - NZ Herald) debate the key issues from Super Round in Melbourne.
The guys discuss Ardie Savea's throat-slitting gesture, the Highlanders copping a second straight heavy defeat and the Blues losing to the Brumbies in a fascinating match.
We also look at Aupiki - can anyone stop the Chiefs Manawa? - and the All Blacks coaching appointment takes another twist as more certainty emerges.
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Mon, 06 Mar 2023 - 70 - Rugby Direct - Episode 62
Elliott and Liam are back to review the opening round of Super Rugby, as the Crusaders crumbled against the Chiefs, the Blues powered past the Highlanders and the Hurricanes swept past the Reds.
We also review round one of Super Rugby Aupiki, the latest Six Nations games and debate the All Blacks coaching saga, which has taken another (!) turn in recent days.
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Mon, 27 Feb 2023 - 69 - Rugby Direct - Episode 61
Elliot Smith & Liam Napier kick off 2023 by looking ahead at the busy year of rugby.
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Mon, 20 Feb 2023 - 68 - Rugby Direct - 2022 Year In Review
Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (chief Sports writer at the New Zealand Herald) were poised to head off into summer but before the boys don the speedos, fire up the BBQ and grab a pool noodle they've been summoned for one last podcast to review what was a mammoth year for rugby in New Zealand.
In this bumper podcast, they get stuck into the highs and lows of Super Rugby, the All Blacks, the Black Ferns while remembering some of their favourite media conference moments.
Elliott and Liam dish up some awards, as well as ponder a few existential questions about rugby and where it is going ahead of 2023.
Amidst all of that, the guys take a look at the coaching sagas up north and the domino effect they might have on New Zealand.
Rugby Direct returns in 2023.
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Thu, 01 Dec 2022 - 67 - Rugby Direct - Episode 61
On this week's episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the All Black's drawn test against England. Was it their best performance of the year or did it sum up season 2022 for the men in black?
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Sun, 20 Nov 2022 - 66 - Rugby Direct - Episode 60
On this week's episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier have moved from Edinburgh to London ahead of the final All Blacks test of the year, but before they discuss the All Blacks' win over Scotland, they convene to discuss the Black Ferns' almighty World Cup win and what it might mean for women's rugby in New Zealand and assess the interesting nominee's list for World Rugby's Awards.
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Mon, 14 Nov 2022 - 65 - Rugby Direct - Episode 59
On this week's episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' victory over Wales, the Black Ferns' road to World Cup glory continues and big bad Brodie Retallick sits down for a chat.
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Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 64 - Rugby Direct - Episode 58
On this week's podcast, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' scratchy win over Japan in Tokyo and the Black Ferns thumping of Wales in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final and look ahead to both NZ sides' respective next games.
Popular Wales rugby broadcaster Lauren Jenkins joins the pod to give her assessment on what to expect from the hosts this week.
And, Elliott and Liam debate where to from here for Dane Coles after another injury.
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Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 63 - Rugby Direct - Episode 57
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) review the Black Fern's latest win at the Women's Rugby World Cup ahead of their quarter-final match against Wales.
Elliott is in Tokyo with the All Blacks ahead of their opening match of the end-of-year tour against Japan.
All that and more on the latest edition of Rugby Direct thanks to Employment Hero.
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Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 62 - Rugby Direct - Episode 56
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) return from activating the sabbatical clauses in their respective contracts and assess the Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup campaign through the first two games and also cast an eye to England and France's progress.
Canterbury and Wellington have booked spots in the Bunnings NPC final, with the men from the capital looking in fine form as they try and go down to beat the red and black machine.
We also look at Ardie Savea's 2024 stint playing in Japan, as well as cast a look over the All Blacks XV.
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Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 61 - Rugby Direct - Episode 55
On this week's Rugby Direct, Kate Wells (Newstalk ZB sport journalist) is joined by former Black Ferns captain and New Zealand Rugby board member Dr Farah Palmer to analyse the opening of the women's Rugby World Cup which kicked off in Auckland last weekend. They discuss the Black Ferns' spine chilling haka, the sold out Eden Park crowd and who can win the tournament.
We delve into how this tournament compares to Dr Palmer's experience, playing three Rugby World Cup's herself.
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Mon, 10 Oct 2022 - 60 - Rugby Direct - Episode 54
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) look ahead to the Rugby World Cup 2021 (being played in 2022) kicking off this weekend at Eden Park and ask whether the Black Ferns are a realistic chance of winning it at this point in their rebuild against the likes of England and France.
We chat Jordie Barrett's re-signing with NZR and the Hurricanes through to 2025 and the fortunes of the NPC sides as we approach the business end of the side.
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Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 59 - Rugby Direct - Episode 53
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) reflect on the All Blacks' 40-14 win over Australia that captured the Rugby Championship for another year.
We ask whether Jordie Barrett is now the ABs man at 12, who the top 3 All Blacks are to this point in 2022 and give our marks for the year to date.
We also ponder what was learned from the Black Ferns' romp against Japan, as we close in on the Rugby World Cup.
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Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 58 - Rugby Direct - Episode 52
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (chief sports writer - NZ Herald) review the All Blacks and Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup test at Marvel Stadium and the shock decision of referee Mathieu Raynal at the end.
We discuss the make up of the side for Eden Park and whether the Wallabies can take some positives from the fact they probably should have won.
We also talk Ranfurly Shield being on the move to Wellington and the Black Ferns' test against Japan this weekend.
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Mon, 19 Sep 2022 - 57 - Rugby Direct - Episode 51
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (chief sports writer - NZ Herald) are in Melbourne ahead of the All Blacks and Wallabies' Bledisloe Cup test at Marvel Stadium on Thursday (which you can hear live on NewstalkZB and Gold Sport).
We debate the likely team to be announced by Ian Foster for the match, the challenges the Wallabies might pose the All Blacks and whether the All Blacks can snap their win/loss pattern of recent times.
The guys also debate the other big issues in the Rugby world, including whether player names should be on the back of jerseys.
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Mon, 12 Sep 2022 - 56 - Rugby Direct - Episode 50
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) discuss the All Blacks' big win over Argentina in Hamilton and debate whether everything has been cured now.
We pay tribute to the in-form Samisoni Taukei'aho, debate whether Richie Mo'unga now has a mortgage on the All Blacks 10 jersey and colours are nailed to the mast ahead of the Farah Palmer Cup final.
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Mon, 05 Sep 2022 - 55 - Rugby Direct - Episode 49
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) reflect on yet another weekend of drama out of the All Blacks as Argentina stun them at Orange Theory Stadium in Christchurch.
Elliott and Liam discuss how Los Pumas managed it, but also how the All Blacks blew any number of opportunities to at very least draw the match. Discussion also turns to the makeup of the side for this weekend and whether all-out change is the answer.
In addition, the guys look at a repelled Ranfurly Shield challenge and discuss whether Hawke's Bay might hold it all year and also assess a shaky Black Ferns effort in Adelaide.
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Mon, 29 Aug 2022 - 54 - Rugby Direct - Episode 48
On this week's Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) discuss the All Blacks' mood since they returned to camp this week in Christchurch after the tumultuous past couple of weeks with questions over their head coach.
We ponder any selection changes the All Blacks might make for the test against Argentina and ponder what the future is for props Nepo Laulala and Ofa Tuungfasi in the All Blacks environment.
Elliott and Liam also run the rule over the Black Ferns big win over Australia in Christchurch and discuss the unpredictable nature of the Bunnings NPC.
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Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 53 - Rugby Direct - Episode 47
On this week's - special edition - of Rugby Direct Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald's chief sports writer) react to the news that Ian Foster has retained his job as All Blacks coach to the end of 2023.
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Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 52 - Rugby Direct - Episode 46
On this week's podcast Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald's chief sports writer) discuss the All Blacks loss to South Africa, but more importantly the bigger picture of five tests lost in six matches and whether there is anything that can be done to arrest this slide.
Liam's on the ground in South Africa to give us a sense of the local reaction to the performances from both sides and we assess where the All Blacks problems' start, as well as analyse whether it truly was the "best performance" by the All Blacks this year.
We take a look at the much-discussed future of Ian Foster in his job, while we also tackle (metaphorically only) the issue of high ball tackles and if the time has come to ban jumping for the ball in rugby.
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Sun, 07 Aug 2022 - 51 - Rugby Direct - Episode 45
On this week's podcast Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald's chief sports writer) go international - with Liam in South Africa ahead of the first Rugby Championship test against the Springboks.
We assess what changes the All Blacks might make to their 23 for the test against the 'Boks as they try to arrest a slide that has them with four losses in their last five and ask where the All Blacks have to improve if they are to be any chance of a result.
We run the rule over the Springboks side named for the match and whether there are any weaknesses there the All Blacks might look to exploit.
Elliott and Liam also address the Sevens teams taking away bronze from the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with Australia returning to the top in women.
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Tue, 02 Aug 2022 - 50 - Rugby Direct - Episode 44
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (Chief Sports writer at the NZ Herald) assess another week of drama related to the All Blacks that has culminated in two assistant coaches being dumped and Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan being rushed in to assist the front eight.
The guys also run the rule over Ian Foster's media conference on Friday and whether that quelled a few issues, as well as assessing the Rugby Championship squad named and discuss whether more widespread changes than the ones made were warranted.
Elliott and Liam also offer some quick thoughts on the chances of the two Sevens sides at the Commonwealth Games and the prospect of a Club World Cup has returned again - what chance it actually happens?
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Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - 49 - Rugby Direct - Episode 43
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (Chief Sports writer at the NZ Herald) analyse the All Blacks series defeat to Ireland and where that leaves the coaching staff and the team...
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 - 48 - Rugby Direct - Episode 42
On this week's podcast Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald's chief sports writer) discuss Ireland's first ever win over the All Blacks on New Zealand soil and examine how they were able to win in such...
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 - 47 - Rugby Direct - Episode 41
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chief sports writer) discuss the All Blacks 42-19 win over Ireland to go 1-nil up in the series heading to Dunedin this week. We...
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 - 46 - Rugby Direct - Episode 40
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's All Blacks commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald rugby writer) react to a hectic 48 hours of news from the All Blacks camp - with six down with Covid including three members of the...
Tue, 28 Jun 2022 - 45 - Rugby Direct - Episode 39
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (Chief Sports Writer at the NZ Herald) break down the Crusaders' emphatic Super Rugby Pacific grand final win over the Blues at Eden Park. The...
Mon, 20 Jun 2022 - 44 - Rugby Direct - Episode 38
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, we go one-on-one with All Blacks coach Ian Foster about the 36-man squad named for the three-test series against Ireland and discuss the key talking points of his squad including the six new caps, the exclusion...
Mon, 13 Jun 2022 - 43 - Rugby Direct - Episode 37
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct: Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dissect the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals that went exactly to the formbook, at least on the scoreboard but who impressed and who left the guys a bit cold even in progressing...
Tue, 07 Jun 2022 - 42 - Rugby Direct - Episode 36
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier debate the final round of Super Rugby Pacific before the playoffs, including the race for the eighth spot eventually won by the Highlanders. We wave farewell to the Drua and Moana...
Mon, 30 May 2022 - 41 - Rugby Direct - Episode 35
On this weekend’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith is joined by Liam Napier, who returns from watching the other code in Brisbane to help analyse week 14 of Super Rugby Pacific, the penultimate round before the playoffs which saw big wins for...
Tue, 24 May 2022 - 40 - Rugby Direct - Episode 34
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and special guest Christopher Reive from the New Zealand Herald (@ChrisReive) break down the weekend of rugby that was from Super Rugby Pacific, as the Kiwi sides went 5-nil over their Australian...
Tue, 17 May 2022 - 39 - Rugby Direct - Episode 33
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review week 12 of Super Rugby - as the Brumbies continued on their merry way against New Zealand sides with a win over the Chiefs in Hamilton, while the Highlanders sneaked a close...
Mon, 09 May 2022 - 38 - Rugby Direct - Episode 32
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss what amounted to a poor round for the New Zealand sides - even the ones that banked full competition points. A one-off or have Australia found their mojo in Super Rugby Pacific? The guys...
Mon, 02 May 2022 - 37 - Rugby Direct - Episode 32
On this week’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier evaluate the Super Round in Melbourne and ask if it was really Super or if it was shoddy, with the scoreline at 4-1 after the weekend. The Highlanders lose to the Brumbies and...
Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - 36 - Rugby Direct - Episode 31
On this weekend’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier take the temperature of Super Rugby after the last round of all-New Zealand matches, with the Blues finally winning in Christchurch for the first time since 2004 in a thriller...
Tue, 19 Apr 2022 - 35 - Rugby Direct - Episode 30
On this week’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam debate the weekend’s big rugby issues – primarily the closing moments of the Hurricanes v Crusaders game, which saw a chance at golden point turned down... and a penalty denied by the referee....
Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - 34 - Rugby Direct - Episode 29
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier delve into the weekend’s rugby issues and debate the red cards that were dished out including the most contentious one – supposedly – to Caleb Clarke. The Crusaders ensure it’s...
Mon, 04 Apr 2022 - 33 - Rugby Direct - Episode 28
Elliott and Liam are back for another week of rugby discussion - with the big win for Moana Pasifika dominating discussion - the win no-one saw coming, while the Crusaders underline their title credentials with a bounce-back win over the Chiefs in...
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - 32 - Rugby Direct - Episode 27
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam debate the key talking points from the weekend – including the completion of the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki competition, as well as France winning the Six Nations but Italy almost stealing the limelight...
Mon, 21 Mar 2022 - 31 - Rugby Direct - Episode 26
New frontrunners? Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chiefs sports writer) review the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, with the Blues coming from behind to beat the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium...
Mon, 14 Mar 2022 - 30 - Rugby Direct - Episode 25
On this week's edition of NZME's rugby podcast, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald rugby writer) debate the third round of Super Rugby Pacific and give some much deserved plaudits to Moana Pasifika and eat...
Mon, 07 Mar 2022 - 29 - Rugby Direct - Episode 24
Week two of Super Rugby Pacific is in the books, the Crusaders have two wins and the Blues should have had one but they don't and the Hurricanes do instead. Elliott and Liam discuss how on earth the Blues blew it and what the Hurricanes did to spark...
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