Aotearoa Rugby Pod

18/06/2026

It's the collab the world's been waiting for: 's Ross Karl joins us to talk about who he thinks is NZ's best player (period).

17/06/2026

Love v McKenzie

Could the Super Rugby final be what decided whether Ruben Love or Damian McKenzie starts at 10 for the All Blacks in July?

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

The return of Blackadder?

After years of injury setbacks, Ethan Blackadder’s impressive statistics could give him a chance at an All Blacks recall next week.

Check the full discussion, including the breakdown of our selection index, on Youtube.

10/06/2026

Does home ground advantage matter for the Chiefs????

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew look into why the Crusaders are so successful on the road and what it means for the Chiefs in Friday’s semifinal in Hamilton.

09/06/2026

With Scott Barrett and Fabian Holland out, the Aotearoa Rugby Pod discusses whether athletic Crusaders lock Jamie Hannah is the man for the job

07/05/2026

Scott Barrett is just 7 weeks away from returning — and straight back into All Blacks contention.

Dave Rennie says he has no loyalties and will favour form but will Barrett's test legacy trumps that?

05/05/2026

All Blacks Back 3 SOLVED?

Aotearoa Rugby Pod dives into why Caleb Clarke, Caleb Tangitau and Will Jordan could be the best option

29/04/2026

Leicester Fainga’anuku vs Du’Plessis Kirifi… Thriller style 🧟‍♂️

Two of Super Rugby’s most physical operators — dropped into a horror edit.

👊 Power vs work rate
⚡ Collision incoming

Who wins this matchup?

28/04/2026

POV: You thought you had the high ball covered… then Leota arrives 🚀

105kg… and he’s still getting above everyone.

Is Israel Leota the best leaper in Super Rugby?

Catch full episode on channels

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