
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 400 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsRugby | |||

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley on the qualifying finals, as well as the state of the competition heading into next season.
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We hear press conference audio from the six Super Rugby Pacific coaches following the three qualifying matches over the weekend, with wins for the Hurricanes, Chiefs, and Crusaders, and the Blues going through as the lucky loser.
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Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back on the qualifying final win over the Blues, as well as looking ahead to their mouth-watering semifinal clash next week against the Chiefs in Hamilton.
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Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back at the three qualifying finals from the weekend as well as discussing the state of the competition and how the game is growing both here in New Zealand and across the ditch. more
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A chart-topping, opinion-driven rugby show focused on New Zealand's domestic and international scenes, with deep dives into Super Rugby results, All Blacks selections, coaching strategies, and governance issues. Episodes frequently feature insider perspectives from former players, commentators, and coaches, plus live fan input that fuels heated debates on player development, talent pathways, and the sport's commercial pressures. Notable around-the-edges moments include concussion discussions, stadium and branding talk, and cross-border perspectives from Australian rugby pundits, all combining into a lively, opinionated snapshot of the NZ rugby landscape with a strong emphasis on preparation, selection dynamics, and long-term development ver... more
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Recent guests on The Rugby Run include:
1. James Marshall
2. Jack Mesley
3. Tana Rumanga
4. John O'Gibbs
5. Clark Laidlaw
6. Vern Cotter
7. Rob Penney
8. Darren Shand
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