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The Message That Changed the All Blacks After South Africa | Anton Segner

What did the All Blacks discover after their South Africa tour that changed their approach to attack? Anton Segner reveals the message that "really hit home" with the sq

REACTION: All Blacks Touring squad - Leicester in

The ARP boys react to Dave Rennie's squad for the Nations Championship tour in November. Fainga'anuku back in and Lio-Willie recalled! Catch all our content across @ao

Which Big Names Will Miss the All Blacks Squad?

With the All Blacks' northern tour squad about to be named, some big names are facing disappointment. Injuries, emerging talent and fierce competition have created some

Has Beauden Barrett Just Secured His World Cup Place?

Beauden Barrett has reminded everyone what he's capable of, but has he done enough to secure his place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup? Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parson

REACTION: Tavatavanawai in for Bledisloe 2

The ARP crew goes Live on Youtube to discuss the sides named for Bledisloe 2, including the recall of Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi. Catch all our content a

What Rugby Fans Don't See: Ben O'Keeffe on Life Under Pressure

What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home? Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moment

What Did the All Blacks’ Big Win Prove?

The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer? James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what

REACTION: Bledisloe Cup 1 team namings

The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1. From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here! Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodoffi

The All Blacks Need an Answer. Is It Kyren Taumoefolau?

The All Blacks still have questions to answer — and could Kyren Taumoefolau provide one of them? We look at where the athletic Mako and Chiefs winger could fit, what he

Why Bryn Chose the Canes for His Super Rugby Return

Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours. Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him

The Big Problem If the Boks Are Gaming Concussion Rules

Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process? The Springboks’ chaotic finish against the Wallabi

REACTION: No Leicester & Frizell returns to All Blacks Bledisloe squad

ARP goes live on YouTube to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe. Hookers: Codie Taylor (capt), Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei'aho Props: Ethan de Groot, George

Does Rennie Dare Pick Leicester AND Timoci?

The All Blacks squad is named tomorrow — and one of the biggest questions is whether Dave Rennie can find room for Leicester Fainga’anuku AND Timoci Tavatavanawai. With

How the Boks Stay a Step Ahead of the All Blacks

The All Blacks showed progress — so why do the Boks still seem one step ahead? Ross, James and Bryn unpack a revealing series, the moments that mattered and the questio

REACTION: All Blacks & Boks final test teams | The Battle of Baltimore

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. Ethan de Groot 1. Ox Nche 2.

Why the All Blacks Have a Springbok Problem

The All Blacks showed they can hurt South Africa. So why do the Springboks still keep finding a way to take control? After the Boks moved 2–1 ahead in the Greatest Rival

REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 3rd test teams | How to win in Soweto

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche 2. As

Did the Springboks Find the Formula? | ARP x Behind the Ruck

The Greatest Rivalry is locked at 1–1 — so it’s time to take some receipts. 🇳🇿🇿🇦 Aotearoa Rugby Pod and Behind the Ruck reunite to break down the Springboks’ response in

Why Is Rennie Under Rassie’s Skin?

Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s off-field battle is becoming as fascinating as the tests matches. After South Africa levelled the Greatest Rivalry series against the Al

LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 2nd test teams | What changes in Cape Town?

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the Greatest Rivalry test in Cape Town. 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1. George Bower 1. Ox Nche 2. Codi