x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

sports rugby

All Episodes

28:16

Rugby Direct: Episode 214

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/29

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into all the fallout from Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific. The boys break down the biggest talking points from the weekend — including whether anyone can stop the red‑hot Hurricanes — before going head‑to‑head on who should be the next All Blacks captain. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

24:37

Rugby Direct: Episode 213

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/26

On today’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and producer Mark Kelly break down the newly released 2026 NPC schedule. The duo also preview Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, before Elliott sits down with Blues fullback Peyton Spencer for an in‑depth chat. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

10:31

Rugby Direct: Episode 212

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/23

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier return for an emergency episode breaking down the major news out of New Zealand Rugby. They discuss the newly unveiled coaching team of All Blacks coach Dave Rennie, which features All Blacks great and current Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga, and Jason Ryan as the only member carried over from Scott Robertson’s tenure. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

36:21

Rugby Direct: Episode 211

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/23

On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley discuss how the cream is rising to the top of Super Rugby Pacific. With two months still to play, they debate whether any teams outside the top six can mount a genuine challenge, before reviewing all the action from Round Six. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

25:19

Rugby Direct: Episode 210

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/19

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier return on the latest Rugby Direct to preview Round 6 of Super Rugby Pacific. The boys dive into Clark Laidlaw’s re-signing with the Hurricanes through to the end of next season and wrap up the Six Nations with a look back at the final round. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

28:59

Rugby Direct: Episode 209

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/11

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss suggestions Tana Umaga is a contender for an All Blacks coaching role under Dave Rennie. They also delve into the reports of punches being thrown at a Crusaders training session, and check out the mailbag to answer questions from listeners. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

45:31

Rugby Direct - Episode 208

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/08

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down a dramatic Round 4 of Super Rugby Pacific — a weekend where the Crusaders were the only Kiwi side to fall. Are the Chiefs and Hurricanes emerging as the teams to beat? Plus, we bring you the latest on who Dave Rennie is eyeing for his All Blacks assistant coaching group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:41

Rugby Direct - Reaction / analysis to Dave Rennie...

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/04

On the latest Rugby direct Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the announcement of the new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Liam shares new details on the potential make up of the coaching group and Elliott believes its time to move on from Scott Barrett as the captain. Also, where to now for Jamie Joseph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

8:00

Rugby Direct - New All Blacks coach announced

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/03

Elliott Smith breaks down the breaking news that Dave Rennie has been confirmed as All Blacks coach, succeeding Scott Robertson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

40:37

Rugby Direct Episode 205

Rugby Direct ·

2026/03/01

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley review round three of Super Rugby pacific, with only one New Zealand side winning over the weekend, what went wrong for the rest of them. We dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of it all. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

23:54

Rugby Direct: Episode 204

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/26

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley preview the third round of Super Rugby Pacific. They also discuss the latest changes to the NZ Rugby high performance environment and how it could change the game across New Zealand. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

37:29

Rugby Direct - Episode 203

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/22

On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley review round two of Super Rugby Pacific, The Brumbies thump the Crusaders, What's going wrong for the defending champs? Also, the boys review the latest matches out of the 6 nations, and could Stephen Larkham be a smokey to be part of the next All Black coaching staff? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

21:23

Rugby Direct - Episode 202

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/18

On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley preview round two of Super Rugby Pacific. They also discuss Dalton Papali’i’s move to the French Top 14 side Castres Olympique and Leicester Fainga'anuku being dropped to the bench. And for the first time, the boys dive into the mailbag. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

33:57

Rugby Direct - Episode 201

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/15

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review round one of Super Rugby Pacific who shone who didn't and who has the most to work on as we head into round two of the competition. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

20:41

Rugby Direct - Episode 200

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/11

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are back to discuss the team lineups for the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. They also discuss their Super Rugby fantasy lineups for the opening weekend and take a look at the latest developments in the Blues replacement coach saga. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

46:26

Rugby Direct - Episode 199

Rugby Direct ·

2026/02/09

On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier preview the Super Rugby season - who will be the big movers and who is likely to be spat out the back? We give our predictions for winners and circle a few players who might have a breakout season. We also cover the latest in the All Blacks coaching race, the Six Nations underway and cast an eye over the Rugby World Cup schedule for 2027.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

30:20

Rugby Direct - Episode 198

Rugby Direct ·

2026/01/26

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are back to discuss the fallout around Scott Robertson's departure from the All Blacks, the criteria NZ Rugby has set for coaching applicants, and who the contenders are in what looks to bea small-field race. We also discuss Vern Cotter being ruled out of said race by taking on the Queensland Reds job from next year. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

19:54

Rugby Direct - Episode 197

Rugby Direct ·

2026/01/15

The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed the news they have parted ways with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson just 2 years in to his 4-year contract. Following an in-depth review of the 2025 season, NZR Chair David Kirk confirmed the trajectory of the team is not where it needs to be in the current Rugby World Cup cycle and the search for a new head coach will start immediately. Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith and New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul unpack today's announcement

en-US

11:43

Rugby Direct - Episode 196

Rugby Direct ·

2026/01/14

In the wake of a scathing internal review on the All Blacks coaching squad, pressure is mounting on NZR to make changes as players revolt. Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the breaking news. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

39:41

Rugby Direct - Episode 195

Rugby Direct ·

2025/12/08

On the final Rugby Direct for the year, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier return from Europe and some time away to review the All Blacks' season - what needs work, what went right and what are the big fixes required ahead of 2026. We also look at the Rugby World Cup draw for 2027, assess the state of New Zealand Rugby as a whole and the big issues confronting the game over the Christmas break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-US

227 results

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN