Aotearoa Rugby Pod

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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Update frequency: every 6 days
Average duration: 55 minutes
Episodes: 205
Years Active: 2020 - 2025

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Reacting to that Owen Farrell tackle and those Springbok selections

The lads have two special guests this week with Black Fern Amy Rule joining the show to chat WXV and Tamiti Williams on board to share what his first All Blacks campaign has been like. There's plenty…

00:54:25 | Tue 15 Aug 2023

Reacting to the All Blacks' World Cup squad

A big week provides the lads with a dense agenda as they dive into the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad as well as unpacking a tense Bledisloe 2 and the rest of the international results. Jordie Bar…

00:52:52 | Tue 08 Aug 2023

Does Ian Foster deserve more credit?

Ross Karl and Bryn Hall are back this week to dissect the All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup win and discuss what selections we need to see in the next Test. Finlay Christie joins the show to share some insig…

00:54:00 | Tue 01 Aug 2023

Samisoni Taukei'aho on facing Malcolm Marx and the big men up north

The lads continue their Rugby Championship analyses with special guest Samisoni Taukei'aho this week. Samisoni dives into the Springboks match, discussing his scuffle with Kwagga Smith, facing Malcol…

00:54:00 | Tue 25 Jul 2023

Beauden Barrett breaks down the All Blacks' big win

The lads are joined in studio by special guest Beauden Barrett this week as they discuss what's behind the All Blacks' huge win, the big performers and what went wrong for the Springboks. A scratchy …

00:51:49 | Tue 18 Jul 2023

How the All Blacks are evolving and why they lost the second half

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall react to the All Blacks' big win and analyse the areas Ian Foster has changed ahead of the World Cup. The Springboks' equally big win and Aust…

00:54:08 | Tue 11 Jul 2023

Where the Rugby Championship will be won and lost

The boys are all back in the studio this week as we celebrate the return of International rugby in the Southern Hemisphere. On the agenda is whether Shaun Stevenson should start against Argentina and…

00:54:45 | Tue 11 Jul 2023

Jack Goodhue reacts to winning another Super Rugby title

All Black midfielder Jack Goodhue joins the usual suspects of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week to discuss the Super Rugby Pacific final, revealing what schemes went into the win. Good…

00:51:00 | Tue 27 Jun 2023

Surely Ardie Savea scored it and surely the Blues can win

Joey Wheeler is back with Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to review all the action and controversy from the Super Rugby Pacific quarter-finals, preview the semi-finals and debate some potential…

00:53:05 | Tue 13 Jun 2023

The legacy of Aaron Smith, the Dane Coles effect and the Super Rugby finals

Ross Karl and James Parsons are joined by Joey Wheeler to wrap up all the action of the final round of Super Rugby Pacific and to preview the playoffs. The question is asked of how bright the Highlan…

00:54:45 | Tue 06 Jun 2023

Cam Roigard on TJ Perenara and what the All Black selectors have asked from him

Hurricanes No 9 Cam Roigard joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to talk the Hurricanes' finals hopes and his All Blacks chances. Later, Grant Nisbet joins and James Parsons recalls a great Ri…

00:54:50 | Tue 30 May 2023

Former Leinster star reacts to Champions Cup final collapse

Isa Nacewa joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to discuss the Heineken Champions Cup final, why Kiwi rugby players thrive in Ireland and that guy Shaun Stevenson.

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00:54:34 | Tue 23 May 2023

Mick Byrne on trailblazing skills coaching and the rise of the Fijian Drua

Former All Blacks and Wallabies skills coach and current Drua head coach Mick Byrne joins Ross Karl and James Parsons this week to discuss the evolution of skills in rugby and his legendary career. T…

00:54:59 | Tue 16 May 2023

The return of Will Jordan and the Mt Rushmore of power wingers

Ross Karl is again joined by the usual panellists of James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week to discuss and dissect the biggest rugby stories. This week, Will Jordan returned from injury, the Blues esc…

00:53:35 | Tue 09 May 2023

What we learnt from Crusaders v Chiefs and the All Blacks coaching announcement

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall review round nine's big match between the Crusaders and Chiefs, analyse the All Blacks' new assistant coaching group and share which players a…

00:55:03 | Tue 02 May 2023

Sam Tuitupou on his upcoming boxing match & being a player agent in rugby

We were lucky enough to have former All Black rugby star Sam Tuitupou join the podcast today as he spoke about his upcoming boxing match with for Kiwis league player Roy Asotasi on Thursday.

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00:53:46 | Tue 02 May 2023

Brad Weber on when the Chiefs "got beaten up" and "took that personally"

Joining the usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall this week is Chiefs captain Brad Weber, who offers an insight into his teams' impressive start to the 2023 season. Also discussed is M…

00:54:41 | Tue 02 May 2023

Who is the All Blacks' third No 9 and how legit are the Hurricanes

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall convene to chat Super Rugby Pacific contenders vs pretenders, the return of Melani Nanai and a healthy dose of All Black selection debate.

Hos…

00:39:55 | Tue 11 Apr 2023

Can Damian McKenzie surpass Beauden Barrett in the All Blacks pecking order

Ross Karl leads the usual crew of James Parsons and Bryn Hall through the week's biggest topics, including the Chiefs' record win over the Blues, Eddie Jones' Wallaby squad, the Crusaders' talent poo…

00:53:30 | Tue 04 Apr 2023

How did Matatu pull off their Aupiki upset and how good is Kini Naholo

The usual crew of Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall talk about Matatu's huge upset win over the defending champion Chiefs Manawa, All Blacks eligibility, and the lads' locker room etiquette.