Aotearoa Rugby Pod

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

Aaron Smith: Roigard, Faf & How You Beat the Springboks

All Blacks great Aaron Smith joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deep dive into what it takes to beat the Springboks in South Africa. Smith breaks down the evolution of h

Can the All Blacks Stop the Boks Striking Back?

The All Blacks are 1-0 up after Ellis Park – but the biggest questions may be ahead of them. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down how New Zealand can fix the scrum and

ARP LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks teams for test 1 | Who looks strongest?

ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the opening Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park. Apologies for the audio quality on this one. What are

The All Blacks’ Plan to Beat Springbok Pressure | MIKE BLAIR

All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair joins ARP before the first test against the Springboks to discuss what New Zealand have learned from their three warm-up games in South

The Boks' Weapon Rennie's All Blacks Haven’t Fully Faced

The All Blacks have won all three warm-up games in South Africa, but one of the Springboks’ most effective weapons has barely been faced. Coincidence — or was that alwa

REACTION: All Blacks team naming v Bulls | Mo'unga's return

ARP goes live after Dave Rennie's team naming for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Bulls. We also react to Richie Mo'unga's announcement and look back

How Boks Have Been Built to Win | Kitshoff on All Blacks Challenge

World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff joins Ross Karl and Bryn Hall for a Aotearoa Rugby Pod x For The Love Of Rugby South Africa collaboration. We break down