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The Rugby Run

Sport Nation
All Blacks
Super Rugby
Wallabies
New Zealand Rugby
South Africa
Super Rugby Pacific
Crusaders
Chiefs
Rugby Championship
Rugby
New Zealand
France
Rugby World Cup
Blues
Hurricanes
Scott Robertson
Springboks
Rugby Union
Brumbies
National Provincial Championship

Rugby Run is Sport Nation's action-packed show dedicated to New Zealand's national game, with expert interviews and high-level insights. Listen live every Sunday from 12 pm on Sport Nation.

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Latest Episodes

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan.

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Former All Black halfback Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the All Blacks' win against Scotland at Murrayfield this morning.

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Mark Watson gives his thoughts on the All Blacks' win in Edinburgh against Scotland to start The Rugby Run today.

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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Blacks Kevin Schuler and Shane Howarth.

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Ant Strachan
Former All Black halfback and member of the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad
Dilworth School
Episode: The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (8/11/26)
Kevin Schuler
Former All Black
Episode: The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (1/11/26)
Shane Howarth
Former All Black and Wales international
Episode: The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (1/11/26)
Ofisa Tonu'u
Former All Blacks halfback and rugby commentator
Episode: The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (25/10/26)
Steven Harris
Rugby correspondent closely connected to the Northland team
Episode: The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (25/10/26)
Mark Brown
Otago coach
Otago
Episode: The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (18/10/26)
Donny Bell
Heartland rugby commentator
Episode: The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (18/10/26)
Gordon Bray
Australian rugby commentator
Episode: The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (18/10/26)
Neil Barnes
All Blacks assistant coach
All Blacks
Episode: The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (18/10/26)

Hosts

Mark Watson
Rugby broadcaster and commentator
Tom Bartlett
Rugby presenter and commentator

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Great use if the bench

    Far better combo than last weeks whingers

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    otago111
    Australia3 years ago

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One reviewer praised the use of the bench and the team's combinations.
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#120
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#74
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#89
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#91
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#104
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#2
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (8/11/26)
Q: How do we work on it? I mean, it seems to be an area that's plagued us all year. I mean, it's a constant work on.
Strachan said teams can make lineout drives harder by pressuring the throw, then driving immediately after the receiver lands to disrupt forward momentum and draw the referee's attention.
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (8/11/26)
Q: When the players went in at half time after that first 40 minutes, what was your sort of critical brain thinking? Where were your thoughts?
Strachan praised the lineout, scrum and kickoff reception, but said the first-half defence was vulnerable because Scotland attacked quickly through the middle and exposed the edges.
Ant Strachan | Former All Black halfback on the win against Scotland at Murrayfield (8/11/26)
Q: How do we improve on defending the rolling maul?
Strachan says teams can make it harder for throwers to hit their targets, then focus on disrupting the initial catch and drive. He emphasizes that the defence must act early and legally, because stopping a well-organized maul is difficult.
Ant Strachan | Former All Black halfback on the win against Scotland at Murrayfield (8/11/26)
Q: Have we been good defensively all year, though, Ant? Have we seen a real improvement in that area? Or has it been a bit of a concern for you throughout 2026?
Strachan says the defence has varied between strong and below par, with goal-line defence a particular challenge. He links defensive pressure to the team's set-piece performance and notes that penalties can give opponents opportunities to attack through their strongest phases.
Shane Howarth | Former All Black & Welsh international looks ahead to the All Blacks' Northern Tour (1/11/26)
Q: Areas still that concern you, though?
Howarth says the scrum remains behind South Africa's and hopes the team improves its scrummaging and ability to dominate up front during the tour.

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Weekly rugby analysis focused on New Zealand's national teams and domestic competitions. Hosts Mark Watson and Tom Bartlett lead match reviews, selection debates and tactical discussions, with attention to the All Blacks, Black Ferns, provincial rugby, Heartland rugby and the people and communities behind the teams. Conversations range from scrums, lineouts and defensive systems to player pathways, coaching, team depth and the future of regional competitions.

Regular guests include former international players, rugby commentators, coaches and administrators. Their first-hand perspectives bring both technical analysis and insight into how teams prepare and develop. The mix of national-team coverage and close attention to provincial and regi... more

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1. Ant Strachan
2. Kevin Schuler
3. Shane Howarth
4. Ofisa Tonu'u
5. Steven Harris
6. Mark Brown
7. Donny Bell
8. Gordon Bray

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