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EP #11 | Ajay Faleafaga - Highlander #347

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/10/19

Ever since we were young, we’ve always known Ajay would be a proper weapon. Ajay has been carving up grades since the under-13s level, and since then, he’s gone from strength to strength. Growing up in South Auckland, Ajay comes from a great family, and like many of us who grew up in SA, he wouldn’t change a thing about his childhood. His family helped push him through different sports, and now he proudly dons professional rugby jerseys. Ajay’s won 1st XV 1A competitions with St Peter’s College,

48:20

Lock In #2

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/10/16

Welcome to the new show called 'The Lock In'. Just two boys having a yap about code, in the same way we'd have a beer. Apologies for the language and the inside jokes (We are not Jo Rogan's, yet) tonne of mistakes, and a heap of rubbish chat but that's how new idea's always begin. Our goal here is to eventually grow to the point where players jump on for segments, fans get in and amongst it, so we become a real hub for the footy community to connect off the field. Obviously I have the player

42:22

The Lock in #1

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/10/09

Alright chat,It's been in a minute but let us have another crack!In the first episode which I have nicknamed 'The Lock In' for now because I am yet to find a permanent name, we have a whole lot to chat about.The Women's World Cup quick reviewOur Black Ferns 🐐Braxton Sorensen-McGee NPC Quarter'sThe Rugby ChampionshipLeroy CarterWe have a good chat with the new boy on the block Eli Oulderyn, and then we breakdown our current take of Rugby 360.Then I got trolled because I support my Dallas Cowboys

73:28

EP #10 | Isaiah Mapusua - Brave Blossoms #711

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/08/03

Raised in Palmy, later touching down in Wellington, Isaiah "Ice" Mapusua grew up in some of NZ's footy hot spots. Attending renowned rugby powerhouses St. Pat's College and Scots, he was immersed in a culture of rugby. Halfway through Year 10, Isaiah and his family moved to Auckland, the 09. Here he joined King's College. After playing First XV rugby, he took himself south to Dunedin for university. But Ice didn't stay long. A call from Japan opened new doors, and soon he found himself attending the

64:38

EP #9 | Josh Beehre - Blues #341

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/07/22

Josh Beehre, born and bred in Northland NZ the man has worked for every opportunity, searching his way to challenges and chances. As a youngin, raised on a Dairy farm the work ethic has always been there, and that consistency matched with his talent has taken him to career milestones already as a 23 year old proffessional footy player. JB is signed with The Blues till '27, has played three campaigns with the Auckland NPC side, made New Zealand Under 20's and just recently the fan loved Barbarians

87:05

EP #8 | PITA ALATINI - All Black #979

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/07/22

This week on The Hurtlocker, we sit down with All Black #979 – Pita Alatini – one of the smoothest centres to ever wear the black jersey. From carving up in SA, South Auckland to making his All Blacks debut, Pita brings wisdom, knowledge and laughs sharing some deep insights from a legendary era of Kiwi footy. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📲 Follow us on socials for more clips & behind-the-scenes: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | @thehurtlockerpod

56:40

EP #7 | PATRICK PELLIGRINI - Moana Pasifika

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/07/22

Born and bred out of New South Wales, Australia, Patrick Pellegrini 10 launched his career into Super Rugby world in 2025 with team changing form. During covid, he decided to shoot across to the UK, in order to get more experience for his career and to find a platform to get a step into the professional world of footy. Just three years later, he's sitting in Auckland playing for fan favourites, Moana Pasifika. Now he's given us the opportunity to sit down and hear his story into how he's made it to

64:03

EP #5 | Charlie Faumuina | All Black #1116

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/04/28

In Session 5 of The Hurtlocker, we sit down with the uso Charlie Faumuina. South Auckland born and bred, the man has taken S.A, Samoa, and New Zealand to the world. Through pure hard work and dedication he became an Auckland, Blues, All Black, Manu Samoa and Tolouse gun, winning a Rugby World Cup in 2015, and becoming a Top 14 champion in his last year of code. Post footy he continues to stack wins as a father, husband, investor, podcaster, and now a footy coach. We are blessed to have the legend on

69:03

EP #6 | Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou | Moana Pasifika

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/04/28

Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou Leading from the front of the pack, the uso has already had himself a journey. Growing up in Palmerston North with an awesome family, he was raised to be great. Hard work has been at the forefront of everything he does from a young age — with a family deeply rooted in sport, helping him every step through his footy journey. Coming through the unreal rugby programme at Palmy Boys’ High (Palmerston North Boys’ High School), Feleti worked his way to higher honours. Where most would

54:08

KYREN TAUMOEFOLAU - Moana Pasifika #68

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/04/06

Session 4 of The Hurtlocker features none other than the young gun himself — Kyren Taumoefolau. The man hasn’t even celebrated his 21st birthday yet… but he’s already played in a Rugby World Cup, represented his Tongan heritage in both 15s and 7s, run out in Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika, and laced up in the NPC with Tasman Mako. Hard work always pays off — and Kyren is living proof of that. As a friend and brother, I’m stoked and grateful we got him in the studio. Big shoutout to you bro for

62:15

Harry Plummer: All Black #1221

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/30

The 09-born and bred man himself, Harry Plummer, dropped into the new setup to share his story. Grateful for this one! 🙌 HP10 winds the clock back, taking us through his journey—from his upbringing to Super Rugby championships and the unforgettable moment of pulling on the black jersey for the first time. Every kid’s dream. Through the highs and lows, the humility, and the raw honesty, Hazza gives us a real look at what it takes to be a pro. Massive thanks to him for giving up his time—this one’s

55:27

Caleb Tangitau - The Future.

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/20

Caleb Tangitau Joins The Hurtlocker for Session 2 In this episode, we sit down with the Highlanders new winger and former Auckland Blues and All Blacks Sevens young gun Caleb Tangitau to talk about his journey in rugby. The highs and lows of professional footy, and what’s next for his career. We also dive into some fun segments, including a NBA Rugby XV and a Q&A! Some of the things we covered: - Caleb’s rise through the NZ rugby system - Playing for the All Blacks Sevens & winning a medal

26:19

Round 5 Rapid Review - Super rugby pacific

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/17

Round 5 of Super Rugby is done and dusted! A massive round with some huge matchups—have a listen, drop a rating, and send me your honest feedback. Don’t forget to show some love on all our socials!🔥 New session this week with Caleb Tangitau—stay tuned!Follow The Hurtlocker: 📲 Instagram | @hurtlockerpodTikTok | @thehurtlockerpod🎥 YouTube: The Hurtlocker Podcast#SuperRugby #TheHurtlocker #RugbyPodcast

8:08

Round 4 Quick Review

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/10

Super Rugby Round 4Here's a snap review of Round 4 in the Super rugby pacific. We'll get into a deeper review later in the week! Let us know your thoughts on the round.Two prizes in our Super rugby fantasy Hurtlocker League.x1 $100 Prezzy card for the #1 Ranked player in the leaguex1 $100 Prezzy cards for the top points scorer of Round 5Lock in family, send us your feedback and support on instagram at the @hurtlockerpod.

53:04

WEDNESDAY WRAP: Team List reactions for Super Rugby...

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

The Wednesday Wrap – Round 4 Team Lists & Match PreviewsWelcome to The Wednesday Wrap, your midweek breakdown of Super Rugby team lists and matchups! This week, we dive into Round 4, analysing all the big selections, tactical shifts, and key battles across the competition.In This Episode:🔹 Squad Announcements – Who’s in, who’s out, and what it means for the game.🔹 Key Matchups – Breaking down team strengths, weaknesses, and tactical expectations.🔹 Players to Watch – The form players and

8:06

WEDNESDAY WRAP: Hurricanes squad for Round 4

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

My quick review on the Hurricanes Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music:

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WEDNESDAY WRAP: Blues squad for Round 4

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

My quick review on the Blues Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music:

8:01

WEDNESDAY WRAP: Crusader's squad for Round 4

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

My quick review on the Crusader's Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music:

5:54

WEDNESDAY WRAP: Moana Pasifika's squad for Round 4

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

My quick review on Moana Pasifika's Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music:

9:07

WEDNESDAY WRAP: Chiefs squad for Round 4

The Hurtlocker ·

2025/03/05

My quick review on the Chiefs Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music:

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