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Rugby Direct

Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world. Whether it"s the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, or just what"s going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby. Listen on iHeartRadio for every angle, every moment, and every opinion.

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47:58

Rugby Direct - Episode 175

Rugby Direct ·

2025/08/18

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down the All Blacks' Rugby Championship opener against Argentina and their ascension to the top of the world rankings despite an at times imperfect showing, and ask why the forwards are clicking but the back play appears clunky and whether changes might be in the offing for the second test. And as the All Blacks move on to Buenos Aires for the second test, Liam catches up with All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland to wrap up the first

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37:18

Rugby Direct - Episode 174

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2025/08/10

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss Richie Mo'unga's impending return to New Zealand Rugby in 11 months time and what it means for the All Blacks, Crusaders and Canterbury. We also preview the Rugby Championship starting this weekend, with a specific eye to the All Blacks and Argentina this weekend in Cordoba. We ask what success looks like in the Rugby Championship for the All Blacks this year and discuss the future of the Rugby Championship as it prepares to undergo

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45:48

Rugby Direct - Episode 173

Rugby Direct ·

2025/08/04

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier digest and dissect the All Blacks' Rugby Championship squad with three new faces in an extended squad to travel to Argentina and beyond - we dig into the surprise selections, the recalls and everything in between. We also wrap up the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia and whether the Wallabies have taken a step forward, while we take a keen eye at the NPC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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46:30

Rugby Direct - Episode 172

Rugby Direct ·

2025/07/22

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the third test against France and review the series as a whole - what did we learn and which players were the big movers across the three matches? We also look ahead to the Rugby Championship and where the All Blacks must improve. We also dig into the latest on the R360 saga, the opening test of the Lions series and plenty more in the rugby world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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43:19

Rugby Direct - Episode 171

Rugby Direct ·

2025/07/14

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap up the All Blacks' big win over France in Wellington and analyse who stood out for the home team, before looking ahead to the third and final test in Hamilton. We also ask whether the current Lions tour of Australia could be the worst in history, what David Kidwell might add to the Highlanders' coaching staff and assess the final Black Ferns hit out before the Rugby World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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49:35

Rugby Direct - Episode 170

Rugby Direct ·

2025/07/07

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier take a look at the All Blacks' 31-27 win over France in Dunedin to open the year and discuss whether it was underwhelming or whether France's so-called 'B-team' deserve more respect than they'd been given. We discuss the big key moments of the game, where it was won and what changes, both personnel and tactically wise, are required for game two in Wellington. We also sweep up the world of rugby news and returning All Blacks second-five Jordie

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40:14

Rugby Direct - Episode 169

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/30

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier count down to the opening All Blacks test of 2025 against France in Dunedin and speculate on what a couple of injury withdrawals might mean for the make up of the first test side. We also assess what to expect from France across the series and if you can really prepare for a side with so few international caps between them. We also dig into the opening British and Irish Lions game, the Maori All Blacks big win over Japan and Moana Pasifika's

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52:40

Bonus Episode - Rivals with Sir John Kirwan and...

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/27

This weekend we've got a bonus episode for you in the Rugby Direct feed - The new podcast 'Rivals' from Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield. Episodes are released every Thursday, and a perfect complement for Rugby Direct. Follow the podcast on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts:Rivals | iHeart The Wallabies refusing to release their top players for the British & Irish Lions’ tour games against Super Rugby teams...smart long game or a mistake? This week on Rugby Rivals, Victor

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73:45

Rugby Direct - Episode 168

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/24

This week on Rugby Direct, it's a bumper edition of the podcast as Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the first All Blacks squad of 2025 - who's in and who's out - and who should be there that isn't. Rugby Direct speaks to All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson and forwards coach Jason Ryan to dive into the key selections and their plans for 2025. We also review the Super Rugby final as the Crusaders hoisted the trophy again and ask why the Chiefs are unable to convert their bridesmaid tag into a

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62:38

Rugby Direct - Episode 167

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/16

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the Super Rugby semi-finals and assess the way the Crusaders and Chiefs were able to get there in contrasting fashion. We look ahead to this week's final and discuss who has more to gain or lose by winning this weekend. We also select our prospective 35-man squads for the All Blacks test series against France, a week out from the real squad being named and drill down into who the new faces might be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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40:33

Rugby Direct - Episode 166

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/09

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier react to the breaking news of Mark Robinson's impending departure as the chief executive of New Zealand and reflect on how he will be remembered and where to next. We also wrap the week that was in a dramatic Super Rugby playoff round, with the Hurricanes gone and the Blues keeping their season alive but flipping the run to the trophy on its head. We also examine the mooted R360 franchise concept and pay our respects to All Blacks great Stu

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41:30

Rugby Direct - Episode 165

Rugby Direct ·

2025/06/02

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the last round of the Super Rugby Pacific regular season and assess the top 6 sides left standing. We review Moana Pasifika's breakout season and look over to Japan as Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell taste further success over there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40:48

Rugby Direct - Episode 164

Rugby Direct ·

2025/05/26

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap up the penultimate round of Super Rugby Pacific - as the Chiefs make a statement against Moana Pasifika, the Hurricanes and Crusaders take contrasting wins with eight teams left standing in the playoff race. We also dissect the Black Ferns' big win over the USA and assess the impact of the Sevens stars, offer some thoughts on the All Blacks mix and dish out some MVP votes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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68:31

Rugby Direct - Episode 163

Rugby Direct ·

2025/05/19

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier reflect on Ardie Savea's standout game that inspired Moana Pasifika to their first victory over the Blues in a compelling Super Rugby Round 14 fixture and whether the man should be All Blacks skipper, along with wrapping the rest of the round. We also discuss the Black Ferns against Canada, the state of world sevens and we're also joined by injured Blues lock Sam Darry for a feature chat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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71:45

Rugby Direct - Episode 162

Rugby Direct ·

2025/05/14

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review a big weekend of Super Rugby with the Chiefs storming back to beat the Crusaders in Christchurch to move clear at the top of the table, while the Blues continue their playoff charge with a win over the Drua in Fiji. We also recap a bumper week for rugby news, with the Black Ferns and New Zealand Under-20 sides taking big wins, the British and Irish Lions squad to tour Australia is named and NZR post a big financial loss. And recently

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42:49

Rugby Direct - Episode 161

Rugby Direct ·

2025/05/05

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley wrap up round 12 of Super Rugby Pacific, in which the Hurricanes made a major statement and the Blues and Moana Pasifika kept on the tail of the playoff chase. We also discuss some major changes to the World Sevens Series and some big omissions from the first Black Ferns playing squad of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:17

Rugby Direct - Episode 160

Rugby Direct ·

2025/04/28

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the week in Super Rugby and ask the vital questions, like whether the 'Cane Train' is back on the tracks with a win over the Brumbies in Canberra, whether the Blues have run their race in 2025 and can anyone stop a Chiefs-Crusaders final. We also delve into Portia Woodman-Wickliffe's return to the Black Ferns and whether she can be the catalyst for World Cup success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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47:15

Rugby Direct - Episode 159

Rugby Direct ·

2025/04/21

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier react to a busy week of news in the rugby world, including the breaking news of Portia Woodman-Wickliffe coming out of retirement to have a crack at the World Cup for the Black Ferns. We also discuss Rieko Ioane's shock loan move to Leinster and how he might be welcomed by the Irish fans and teammates given his spat with Johnny Sexton and we discuss where to next for the Blues with Mark Tele'a's move to Japan after this season. We also wrap

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47:10

Rugby Direct - Episode 158

Rugby Direct ·

2025/04/14

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith is joined by Gold Sport's Crusaders commentator Nick Bewley with Liam on sabbatical to dissect a busy weekend of action. We discuss the Super Rugby Aupiki final, with the Blues defending their title before digging into the weekend of Super Rugby men's action that leaves the Crusaders top of the table and the Blues beginning to find some form. We also discuss whether Joey Manu will land in Super Rugby and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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52:18

Rugby Direct - Episode 157

Rugby Direct ·

2025/04/07

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into the big topics of the week in rugby, beginning with Liam's quick trip to Suva to experience his first Drua home game and the Crusaders' drought-breaking win there, along with the other games in round 8 that included another win for Moana Pasifika and the Chiefs and Blues picking up victories. We also discuss how the talent in NZ Rugby can be spread more widely, the Super Rugby Aupiki final this weekend and the doomed ANZAC Day

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