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Has Beauden Barrett Just Secured His World Cup Place?
Oct 19, 2026
1h 01m 14s
REACTION: Tavatavanawai in for Bledisloe 2
Oct 15, 2026
50m 07s
What Rugby Fans Don't See: Ben O'Keeffe on Life Under Pressure
Oct 13, 2026
20m 56s
What Did the All Blacks’ Big Win Prove?
Oct 12, 2026
50m 43s
REACTION: Bledisloe Cup 1 team namings
Oct 8, 2026
32m 38s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/19/26 | Has Beauden Barrett Just Secured His World Cup Place? | Beauden Barrett has reminded everyone what he's capable of, but has he done enough to secure his place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down the All Blacks' remarkable first half against Australia, the second-half struggles and the selection headaches facing Dave Rennie. From Timoci Tavatavanawai's starting audition to the fierce competition in the loose forwards and lock, some big decisions are looming.Plus, can Northland upset Canterbury in the NPC final?Chapters00:00 – Introduction03:00 – All Blacks v Wallabies: A game of two halves10:43 – Can Rennie's attacking style win a World Cup?17:30 – Why aren't the Wallabies using Suaalii's aerial threat?21:13 – Tavatavanawai's World Cup audition at 1226:18 – Fabian Holland's massive performance29:00 – Who starts alongside Scott Barrett at the World Cup?31:22 – The All Blacks' loose forward selection dilemma38:12 – Cody Taylor's captaincy resurgence40:25 – Has the TMO system gone too far?47:18 – Has Beauden Barrett secured his World Cup place?53:17 – NPC final preview: Canterbury v NorthlandCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 1h 01m 14s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 | REACTION: Tavatavanawai in for Bledisloe 2 | The ARP crew goes Live on Youtube to discuss the sides named for Bledisloe 2, including the recall of Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 50m 07s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | What Rugby Fans Don't See: Ben O'Keeffe on Life Under Pressure | What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home?Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that have tested him, the toll criticism has taken and the people who have helped him through his toughest times.From World Cup pressure to the fallout surrounding Rassie Erasmus’ infamous Lions tour video, Ben opens up about the human side of refereeing that fans rarely get to see.For tools to help with your mental health:: https://www.mindsetengage.co.nz/Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 20m 56s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 | What Did the All Blacks’ Big Win Prove? | The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer?James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what changed after halftime and ask if the All Blacks produce the same game when they aren’t winning the collisions. Plus, did Australia really test their aerial defence, Josh Lord’s unseen work and the case for giving Timoci Tavatavanawai an opportunity.The boys also answer your lineout questions, debate rugby’s hip-drop tackle crackdown, and join Karl Tily for the TAB Match Centre.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 50m 43s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 | REACTION: Bledisloe Cup 1 team namings | The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1.From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here!Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 32m 38s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | The All Blacks Need an Answer. Is It Kyren Taumoefolau? | The All Blacks still have questions to answer — and could Kyren Taumoefolau provide one of them?We look at where the athletic Mako and Chiefs winger could fit, what he could offer heading towards the end-of-year tour and the World Cup, and the competition already building for places in the All Blacks back three. Plus, with the Bledisloe Cup heading to Eden Park, we assess the Wallabies threat, the big selection decisions facing both sides, and what New Zealand still needs to improve after the South Africa series.A few audio issues meant we had to keep this episode shorter than usual, but there’s plenty more ARP coming this week. Keep an eye out for our live shows and more Bledisloe Cup coverage across the Aotearoa Rugby Pod channels.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 27m 58s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | Why Bryn Chose the Canes for His Super Rugby Return | Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours.Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him to the way they play, and why returning to New Zealand rugby appealed after his time in Japan. Chapters(00:00) Bryn Hall is a Hurricane(00:33) Why Bryn chose the Canes(01:16) What attracted him to Wellington(01:35) The Hurricanes coaching group(02:19) Bryn’s role in the squad(03:33) Why his body feels ready for Super Rugby(04:51) When does he start learning the attack?(05:35) Who Bryn spoke to before signing(06:31) Moving to Wellington(07:19) A message for Canes fansCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 7m 46s | ||||||
| 9/30/26 | The Big Problem If the Boks Are Gaming Concussion Rules | Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process? The Springboks’ chaotic finish against the Wallabies raised bigger questions about how concussion replacements are supposed to work and who controls the process. Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall also break down what Australia did so well for most of the test, plus four yellow cards, referees on phones, and one of the strangest ends to a test in recent memory.Warning: Audio quality is varied because of online recording.(00:00) Boks Watch: Wallabies v Springboks(00:49) How strong was this Springboks team?(02:43) What really happened at scrum time(05:50) Taniela Tupou causes the Boks problems(08:22) How scrum angles actually work(11:29) Australia’s front-row weapons(13:39) The Springbok back who caught our eye(15:59) What Australia did differently to the All Blacks(17:37) How the Wallabies attacked the breakdown(19:09) Why Australia kept things simple(20:31) Are the Wallabies building real belief?(21:50) Four yellow cards and complete chaos(23:25) Did the officials lose control?(24:12) The referee phone call explained(26:11) The Boks’ HIA replacement controversy(27:12) Can the HIA system be manipulated?(29:13) Why this could become a much bigger problemCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 30m 57s | ||||||
| 9/29/26 | REACTION: No Leicester & Frizell returns to All Blacks Bledisloe squad | ARP goes live on YouTube to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe. Hookers: Codie Taylor (capt), Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei'aho Props: Ethan de Groot, George Bower, Xavier Numia, Tyrel Lomax, Fletcher Newell, Pasilio Tosi Locks: Scott Barrett, Josh Lord, Fabian Holland, Tupou Vaa'i Loose forwards: Simon Parker, Shannon Frizell, Anton Segner, Ethan Blackadder, Peter Lakai, Wallace Sititi Halfbacks: Cam Roigard, Cortez Ratima, Kyle Preston First five-eighths: Richie Mo'unga, Josh Jacomb Midfielders: Jordie Barrett, Quinn Tupaea, Timoci Tavatavanawai, Rieko Ioane Outside backs: Fehi Fineanganofo, Leroy Carter, Josh Moorby, Will Jordan, Beauden Barrett, Damian McKenzie. Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 41m 09s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | Does Rennie Dare Pick Leicester AND Timoci? | The All Blacks squad is named tomorrow — and one of the biggest questions is whether Dave Rennie can find room for Leicester Fainga’anuku AND Timoci Tavatavanawai.With injuries reshaping the Bledisloe Cup picture, Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl discuss whether Shannon Frizell has done enough to force his way back into the mix — and if this is the moment for the All Blacks to take a few risks.The boys also discuss Ardie Savea’s Super Rugby future and what the All Blacks loose forward mix could look like without him.NOTE: This episode was recorded before Australia v South Africa.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 57m 42s | ||||||
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| 9/14/26 | How the Boks Stay a Step Ahead of the All Blacks | The All Blacks showed progress — so why do the Boks still seem one step ahead? Ross, James and Bryn unpack a revealing series, the moments that mattered and the questions New Zealand must answer before these rivals meet again.Plus, the players pushing their claims, a listener’s bold scrum idea and North Harbour’s big NPC win.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 44m 57s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 | REACTION: All Blacks & Boks final test teams | The Battle of Baltimore | ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS1. Ethan de Groot 1. Ox Nche2. Codie Taylor (c) 2. Malcolm Marx3. Fletcher Newell 3. Wilco Louw4. Patrick Tuipulotu 4. Eben Etzebeth5. Sam Darry 5. Ruan Nortje6. Tupou Vaa’i 6. Siya Kolisi (c)7. Ethan Blackadder 7. Pieter-Steph du Toit8. Peter Lakai 8. Jasper Wiese9. Cam Roigard 9. Morne van den Berg10. Richie Mo'unga 10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu11. Josh Moorby 11. Ethan Hooker12. Jordie Barrett 12. Damian de Allende13. Anton Lienert-Brown 13. Jesse Kriel14. Will Jordan 14. Kurt-Lee Arendse15. Damian McKenzie 15. Damian Willemse RESERVES16. Asafo Aumua 16. Deon Fourie17. Xavier Numia 17. Gerhard Steenekamp18. Tyrell Lomax. 18. Thomas du Toit19. Josh Lord 19. Lood de Jager20. Wallace Sititi 20. Andre Esterhuizen21. Kyle Preston 21. Cameron Hanekom22. Rieko Ioane. 22. Cobus Reinach23. Beauden Barrett 23. Manie LibbokCatch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 36m 37s | ||||||
| 9/7/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+4 | Bryn HallRoss Karl | All BlacksSpringboks+2 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+5 | — | 51m 59s | ||
| 9/4/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+4 | — | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | SowetoNew Zealand+1 | All BlacksSpringboks+3 | — | 33m 36s | ||
| 9/1/26 | SpringboksAll Blacks+3 | Rudi PaigeJuan de Jongh | Aotearoa Rugby PodBehind the Ruck | South AfricaNew Zealand | SpringboksAll Blacks+4 | — | 53m 17s | ||
| 8/31/26 | Rugby rivalryGame analysis+3 | — | Aotearoa Rugby PodSouth Africa+2 | — | Rassie ErasmusDave Rennie+5 | — | 1h 07m 36s | ||
| 8/27/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+4 | — | Aotearoa Rugby PodFandom Media | Cape Town | All BlacksSpringboks+3 | — | 43m 15s | ||
| 8/25/26 | rugbyAll Blacks+4 | Aaron Smith | All BlacksSpringboks | South AfricaEllis Park+1 | Aaron SmithSpringboks+6 | — | 41m 17s | ||
| 8/24/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+5 | James Parsons | SpringboksAll Blacks+1 | Cape TownEllis Park | All BlacksSpringboks+8 | — | 44m 12s | ||
| 8/21/26 | rugbyAll Blacks+4 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+2 | Ellis Park | All BlacksSpringboks+5 | — | 50m 31s | ||
| 8/18/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+3 | Mike Blair | All BlacksSpringboks+1 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+5 | — | 21m 15s | ||
| 8/17/26 | rugbyAll Blacks+4 | Bryn HallJames Parsons+1 | Aotearoa Rugby PodFandom Media+3 | Ellis Park | All BlacksSpringboks+6 | — | 58m 02s | ||
| 8/14/26 | REACTION: All Blacks team naming v Bulls | Mo'unga's return | ARP goes live after Dave Rennie's team naming for the opening Greatest Rivalry Tour game against the Bulls.We also react to Richie Mo'unga's announcement and look back at the first two performances.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 23s | ||||||
| 8/11/26 | How Boks Have Been Built to Win | Kitshoff on All Blacks Challenge | World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff joins Ross Karl and Bryn Hall for a Aotearoa Rugby Pod x For The Love Of Rugby South Africa collaboration.We break down what happens behind the scenes to make the Boks so good — from brutal scrum preparation and Rassie’s winning foundations to the systems keeping their wider squad Test-ready.Plus, what the Stormers and Argentina exposed about the All Blacks and Boks.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 29m 06s | ||||||
| 8/10/26 | What Went Wrong With the All Blacks Attack in Cape Town? | The All Blacks got the win in Cape Town but it wasn't slick.Their attack didn’t impress like earlier in the season. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down what changed against the Stormers, why it matters ahead of the Springbok tests, and which players pushed their case for bigger roles on tour.Plus, what Argentina showed against South Africa — and whether there were clues the All Blacks can use.Did much change for Australia in the first test under Les Kiss' and an NPC wrap.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | 52m 15s | ||||||
| 7/21/26 | All Blacksrugby selection+4 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+1 | — | All BlacksTupou Vaa’i+5 | — | 16m 32s | ||
| 7/20/26 | All BlacksSpringboks+4 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+1 | — | rugbyAll Blacks+7 | — | 1h 05m 40s | ||
| 7/16/26 | All Blacksteam naming+4 | — | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | Ireland | All BlacksIreland+5 | — | 45m 02s | ||
| 7/15/26 | All Blacksrugby+4 | Tupou Vaa’i | All BlacksIreland | Eden Park | Tupou Vaa’iAll Blacks+6 | — | 14m 19s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Springboksrugby depth+3 | — | Springboks | Scotland | Springboksrugby+3 | — | 18m 58s | ||
| 7/13/26 | rugbyright winger comparison+5 | — | All BlacksSpringboks+2 | Eden Park | Will Jordanrugby+6 | — | 1h 11m 01s | ||
| 7/9/26 | All Blacksrugby+4 | — | Youtube LiveAotearoa Rugby Pod+1 | — | All BlacksItaly+5 | — | 50m 09s | ||
| 7/7/26 | rugbyDamian Willemse+4 | — | Aotearoa Rugby PodFandom Media | EnglandAll Blacks | WillemseRassie Erasmus+5 | — | 16m 44s | ||
| 7/6/26 | All Blacksrugby+4 | — | All BlacksFrance+7 | — | All BlacksDave Rennie+8 | — | 1h 05m 09s | ||
| 7/1/26 | All BlacksBeauden Barrett+3 | — | All BlacksAcast | — | Beauden BarrettQuinn Tupaea+3 | — | 13m 13s | ||
| 6/10/26 | HurricanesSuper Rugby+3 | Billy Proctor | Aotearoa Rugby PodBlues+1 | — | HurricanesBilly Proctor+3 | — | 13m 25s | ||
| 6/9/26 | rugbytactics+4 | Bryn Hall | Kubota SpearsKobe Steelers | — | Bryn HallKubota Spears+5 | — | 7m 26s | ||
| 6/8/26 | All Blacks selectionSuper Rugby semifinals+3 | Jamie Hannah | All BlacksCrusaders+2 | — | Scott BarrettJamie Hannah+5 | — | 1h 09m 31s | ||
| 6/3/26 | All Blacksrugby+3 | — | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | — | All Blacksrugby+5 | — | 13m 06s | ||
| 6/2/26 | Super Rugbyloose forwards+4 | Anton Segner | BluesCrusaders+1 | — | Anton SegnerSuper Rugby+6 | — | 30m 45s | ||
| 6/1/26 | Super Rugbyplayoffs+4 | — | CrusadersHurricanes+5 | — | Super RugbyHurricanes+5 | — | 57m 20s | ||
| 5/27/26 | Super Rugby Pacificplayoff race+3 | — | BluesCrusaders+4 | — | Super Rugbyplayoffs+7 | — | 14m 38s | ||
| 5/26/26 | All BlacksSuper Rugby Pacific+3 | — | BluesAotearoa Rugby Pod | — | Anton SegnerAll Blacks+5 | — | 16m 55s | ||
| 5/25/26 | All BlacksSuper Rugby Pacific+3 | — | CrusadersScott Robertson+1 | — | David HaviliAll Blacks+5 | — | 1h 05m 24s | ||
| 5/20/26 | selection rulesDave Rennie+3 | James Parsons | Dave RennieB.I.G.G.A | — | B.I.G.G.ADave Rennie+3 | — | 16m 35s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Super RugbyHighlanders+3 | — | HighlandersAotearoa Rugby Pod | — | HighlandersSuper Rugby+5 | — | 12m 16s | ||
| 5/5/26 | All Blacksrugby+3 | — | Aotearoa Rugby Pod | — | All BlacksCaleb Clarke+3 | — | 6m 43s | ||
| 5/4/26 | All Blacks selectionSuper Rugby Pacific+5 | — | Aotearoa Rugby PodFandom Media | — | All BlacksSuper Rugby Pacific+5 | — | 1h 10m 54s | ||
| 4/28/26 | youth developmentsports parenting+4 | Kane Jury | Aotearoa Rugby PodNZ Under 20s+2 | — | youth sportrugby+5 | — | 51m 56s | ||
| 4/27/26 | Leicester Fainga’anukuSuper Rugby+4 | — | CrusadersAll Blacks+2 | — | Fainga’anukuCrusaders+5 | — | 1h 09m 01s | ||
| 4/22/26 | All Blacksrugby talent+3 | Caleb TangitauAnton Segner | BluesCrusaders+2 | — | Caleb TangitauAnton Segner+6 | — | 12m 48s | ||
| 4/21/26 | rugby evolutionfan experience+3 | Jack Mesley | Super RugbyMoana Pasifika+2 | Aotearoa | rugbySuper Rugby+4 | — | 34m 11s | ||
| 4/20/26 | Moana PasifikaSuper Rugby+4 | Jack Mesley | Moana PasifikaSuper Rugby+1 | — | Moana PasifikaSuper Rugby+4 | — | 59m 51s | ||
| 4/16/26 | Hurricanes attackAll Blacks lessons+3 | Jason Holland | All BlacksHurricanes+2 | — | Jason HollandHurricanes+3 | — | 32m 36s | ||
| 4/15/26 | RugbyPlayer Performance+3 | — | LeinsterEdinburgh+2 | — | Rieko IoaneLeinster+5 | — | 4m 51s | ||
| 4/13/26 | Super Rugby controversyrugby penalties+3 | — | Aotearoa Rugby PodChiefs+1 | — | rugbyheadbutt+5 | — | 1h 04m 22s | ||
| 4/8/26 | All BlacksSouth Africa Tour+5 | — | All BlacksSouth Africa+3 | South Africa | All BlacksSouth Africa+6 | — | 9m 44s | ||
| 4/7/26 | All Blacks captaincyCodie Taylor+3 | — | Fandom MediaAcast | New Zealand | Codie TaylorAll Blacks+3 | — | 8m 46s | ||
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Chart history for Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Peaked at #2 in TW, top 10 in 13 of 37 tracked markets, currently #2 in TW.
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| TW | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Japan | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| PH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Sweden | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Denmark | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| TH | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| ID | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Spain | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| Finland | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| South Korea | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| RO | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| KE | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| India | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| PT | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| South Africa | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| SG | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| Germany | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Netherlands | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| IL | — | #15 | #15 | — |
Chart Positions
37 placements across 34 markets.
Chart Positions
37 placements across 34 markets.