
Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons host a weekly chat about all things New Zealand rugby, from Super Rugby Pacific, the All Blacks, Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, and Super Rugby Aupiki, the team have you covered with unique insight from current pros still in the game.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 217 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRugby | |||

The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
We decide whether the Boks scrum is possibly rugby's greatest weapon, weigh-in on the great Dublin card game and celebrate Malcolm Marx fi... more
The ARP crew ask what the fallout will be from the All Blacks' loss to England. Will there be coaching changes and is the game plan fit for purpose?
Grand Slam winning Welsh midfielder Hadleigh Parkes joins the crew to talk about NZ's last test of t... more
The ARP crew break down how the All Blacks got out of jail against Scotland and how England's young stars pose a big threat this weekend.
Former England player Brad Shields spins a yarn about Eddie Jones creating life-size card board cutouts of All ... more
The ARP crew dive into Tadgh Beirne’s red card, whether Tupaea and Fainga’anuku could be the future All Blacks midfield pairing band what that would mean for Jordie Barrett.
They break down whether Scotland will finally knock over the All Blacks, aft... more
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The analysis and insight from the team is superb; recent casts breaking apart how rugby is evolving in the Southern Hemisphere were especially good.
The producer for some unknown reason puts background noise (crowd, ref whistles) underneath the conversation, in soma cases making the discussion unintelligible.
Pretty boring podcast when the guys talk about down lines and the technicalities of the sport. Would rather hear their opinions on the storylines currently in rugby (i.e the rising prevalence of red cards)than some drivel about up and down lines zzzz.
Great analysis and insight in to NZ rugby but also knowledgeable about overseas matches, clubs and players so not all NZ. James Parsons brings great experience and perspectives.
and it was ruined by the constant, distracting phlegmy coughing that was going on. Get this podcast an operable “cough button”!
Ross Karl is doing an outstanding job with this show. It is well structured, thoughtful and insightful. He asks good questions, and is mindful of being the audience with him. It’s excellent. We have nothing else like it. Honestly, put this against the tedious bickering on the Breakdown, it’s not even close.
James Parsons is a very good rugby analyst. He will only get better the more distance he gets from the current crop of players too, at the moment he is clearly uncomfortable being too criti... more
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This podcast offers a comprehensive analysis of New Zealand rugby, featuring insights on various aspects including the All Blacks, Super Rugby competitions, and emerging talent in the sport. The hosts engage with current players and rugby experts to discuss critical matches, tactics, and the evolving dynamics within the rugby community. It's particularly noteworthy for its unique perspective provided by active players who share their experiences and viewpoints, making the discussions relatable and grounded in real-game scenarios. The engaging format and expert analysis cater to rugby fans seeking in-depth knowledge about the sport.
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