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Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. Super Rugby has a new champion, and the Hurricanes won it in impressive fashion. The game was only ever in doubt prior to kick off because once the game got started it was one sided from the off. We look back and breakdown just how the final was won. Can the Chiefs, who again have lost a final, recover? Before we sign off for a couple of weeks, we have to ask, “Are the current Hurricanes the greatest ever Super Rugby team?” the answer, especially from one person in the panel, might surprise you.

In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Searley Talks Sport and former NZ rugby player, Piri Weepu, for a jam packed show. The lads kick things off with another Trading Places segment, with Paul throwing out the question of which New Zealand rugby players could seriously excel in other winter sports. From there, they dive straight into a full review of Week 1 of Super Rugby, breaking down every game from the round, with a deeper look at both of the scintillating New Zealand derbies. To wrap things up, the panel previews the Round 2 match ups coming up this weekend and lock in their best bet bundle for the slate. Plenty to get stuck into. Tune in every Tuesday during the rugby season for new episodes!Our Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/53Zdy7mUhaEMYDogERjLeQ?si=d80307e733bf41de Check Out Our TAB Socials Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tab.nz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAB/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/TAB_NZL?s=20

Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! Despite an impressive opening 20 minutes from the All Blacks, England came out swinging, determined to crush their grand slam hopes. What began as a promising display quickly unraveled the All Blacks’ attack looked disjointed, at times even schoolboy-like, while England simply wanted it more.Wales finally broke their 19-game drought with a gritty one-point win over Japan a result that brought much-needed relief and belief back into their camp. Ireland, meanwhile, comfortably put Australia to bed. The Wallabies looked tired, mentally drained, and still feeling the aftereffects of a long and punishing Lions campaign. The All Blacks now face Wales this weekend to close out the northern tour. After a mixed series of performances, fans will be hoping the men in black can finish strong and remind everyone what this team is truly capable of when they find their rhythm.

Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! International footy is in full swing as the lads do a full review of the second week of the northern tour. New Zealand were lucky to come away with the win over Scotland thanks to D-mac, with a few cards being dished out over the weekend — is discipline an issue for New Zealand? South Africa put the French team away despite having only 14 men on the pitch for most of the game after a straight red card, and the question is asked: are South Africa playing the best brand of footy right now? As international rugby continues into another week, the lads predict their New Zealand side to take on England this weekend, with a bit of a reshuffle needed due to injuries. Will we see a kicking strategy from England this weekend? The Italians will be looking to carry on their form from last weekend but will be coming up against a very strong South African side. Australia need to bounce back after getting shocked by the Italians last weekend, as they take on the short-priced favourites in Ireland. The lads finish by putting their money where their mouth is for this week’s punt.

Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast!The NPC semi-finals wrapped up over the weekend, with the lads giving a full review of the action. Otago got the win over Bay of Plenty, thanks in part to another outstanding individual effort from Dylan Pledger, who continues to make a strong case for higher honours. Canterbury also claimed victory over Hawke’s Bay with a dominant second-half performance.Heading into the Grand Final this weekend, the lads reminisce about their favourite NPC final moments of all time.The Grand Final is here Otago vs Canterbury! Who will take out the 2025 NPC Championship as the fellas deliver a full preview. Can Otago claim their first NPC Finals victory in 27 years?