The Breakdown
The Breakdown by Sky Sport looks at every aspect of rugby - the game in New Zealand’s DNA. Hosted by a panel of former players and sports experts The Breakdown digs deep each week into news, issues and the people involved
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 6
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Greatest XV - Episode 2 - Winning props and the lock debate.
Who are the greatest front rowers in All Blacks history? Our panel and the kiwi public had completely different views, so we called in Sir Graham Henry for the deciding vote. We announce the winners,…
NZ's Greatest XV - intro and front row debate
Who is in the greatest men's team in New Zealand Rugby history? Through the Breakdown's experts and a public vote, we try to find out. This week, the front row. McDowall, Woodcock, Brown, Gray, Fitzp…
Breakdown EP16
This week on the Breakdown we are joined by NZR Chairman Brent Impey after major changes hit New Zealand Rugby. Ex England international Stuart Barnes dials in from the Uk and we hear from Portia Woo…
Breakdown EP18
This week on The Breakdown, Jordie Barrett lets us in on his training secrets ahead of the opening round of Super Rugby Aotearoa. Dr Ben O’Keeffe shares his COVID19 hospital experience and analyses p…
Breakdown EP17
This week on the Breakdown, Mr COVID19 himself Dr Ashley Bloomfield joins the team In studio. Head coach of the Crusaders Scott Robertson chats about getting Super Rugby Aotearoa up and running. The …
Breakdown Episode 15 - Sam Cane is named Captain
This week on the breakdown the team have an exclusive with Ian Foster as the World Rugby vote went down to the wire. We hear from Mike Umaga why the Pacific Nations chose a northern route, and The te…