A new sports school is opening in Upper Hutt, promising opportunities for aspiring schoolkids to commit to an education in sports. School Sport New Zealand CEO told Elliott Smith that the announcement has come as a surprise, and that they have had no contact with the school regarding their intentions to work with School Sport. "Outside of what's been reported in the media, we don't have any information or detail about the school, or their desire to become a member of School Sport New Zealand."

Starting on October 28th. Step into the world of elite rugby with The Ireland Rugby Social, a compelling new podcast hosted by former Ireland and British & Irish Lions scrum half, Conor Murray and BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews. With 125 caps for Ireland, Murray brings unmatched experience, insight, and authenticity to every episode—offering fans a rare glimpse into the mindset of a professional athlete who’s lived the highs and lows of international rugby.Each week, Conor sits down with fellow

Heartbreak for the Black Ferns in their Rugby World Cup semi-final with Canada in Bristol. The defending champions have been outplayed 34-19, after trailing 24-7 at the break. Their defeat has been chalked up to poor discipline, the team unable to win a penalty of their own until the 61st minute. Coach Allan Bunting told Piney they can’t fault the players, who kept trying and certainly didn’t give in. “Once we got down on the half and got our game going, we were pretty hard to stop, but in the

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First things first, congratulations to South Africa.What a performance - andin particular, the second half was as good a 40 minutes as I can remember from any team on our shores, maybe ever. They were on another level, and the All Blacks simply had no answers. We all know that sometimes you just get beaten by a better team.That happens.And no team in the world would have lived with the Springboks last night. But the major concern was the manner of the defeat, it was a second half capitulation and

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Waikato snatched the Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki with a thrilling 23-22 victory in their NPC game in New Plymouth. Former All Black Lima Sopoaga kicked a last minute penalty to steal the one-point win for the Mooloos. Sopoaga joined Piney to discuss the win. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Launching tomorrow is a brand spanking new mini podcast series called Barely Rugby (right here on the Rugby Union Weekly feed) where comedian Harriet Kemsley finds out all about life on and off the pitch for England stars Hannah Botterman and Meg Jones. There a five episodes that will drop every Wednesday over the course of the Women's Rugby Union World Cup - and nothing is off limits. Harriet is a rugby novice and throughout the episodes she finds out about everything - from dating team-mates,

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Two-time sailor of the year and iconic America’s Cup commentator Peter Lester has died aged 70. Lester's sailing career saw him compete in three America’s Cup campaigns as a tactician. He then became an expert voice on the sport from the mid-1990s and was part of the world feed team for last year's America’s Cup in Barcelona. Broadcaster PJ Montgomery joined Piney to pay tribute. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Football Ferns defender C.J Bott is delighted to sign for her hometown club - the Wellington Phoenix. The 50-cap New Zealand international is new coach Bev Priestman's first signing. She joined Piney to discuss her new role. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lions have clinched the series with a nail-biting 29–26 victory over the Wallabies in a pulsating second Test. In this five-minute podcast, The Rugby Mafia recap the drama—last-gasp tackles, pin-point kicking, and moments of raw intensity. We break down how the Lions held their nerve under pressure, the Wallabies’ brave resurgence, and what this result means for the legacy of the 2025 tour. Series won—but lots to look forward to in the final test and we ponder the implications for the wide game

In this five-minute podcast, The Rugby Mafia unpack the Lions’ narrow 24–19 win over a spirited First Nations and Pasifika XV. From bruising collisions to flashes of brilliance, this clash was anything but routine. We highlight key performances, moments of pressure, and areas where the Lions will need to sharpen up ahead of the next Test. A tough contest—and a timely reminder that nothing comes easy on tour. All in five minutes

Second Test Preview: As the Lions celebrate their opening win, The Rugby Mafia turn the spotlight on Australia ahead of the second Test. In this five-minute preview, we explore the tactical surprises and potential selection changes the Wallabies may unleash to level the series. Will fresh faces make the difference? Can Australia exploit Lions' weaknesses exposed in Sydney? Join us as we decode the likely shifts in strategy—and the secrets the Wallabies might just have up their sleeves. All in five

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Dive into rugby's vertical battlefield in Omertà episode 3—Line-outs Unveiled. Discover the secret choreography behind the calls, signals, and physical artistry that turn a dead-ball restart into a launchpad for dominance. The Rugby Mafia unpack the tactical mind-games: from touch-kick placement to lifting technique, disruptive defence, and the nuanced communication that keeps rival jumpers guessing. With perspectives encompassing elite locks, hookers, and jumpers, this episode lifts the veil on how

As the Wallabies face mounting challenges—key injuries to Noah Lolesio and inconsistency on the field—and Rugby Australia fights financial instability and dwindling fan support, The Rugby Mafia focuses on a tough question: how bad might the Australian rugby crisis get? Unpacking coach Joe Schmidt’s struggle to rally a fractured squad together with the deep-rooted issues —from grassroots decline to Super Rugby collapse (Rebels’ exit, budget woes) — that threaten the future. With the Lions tour

In Trailblazing Referees, The Rugby Mafia spotlight the game-changers behind the whistle who will shape the destiny of the Lions Test series. From innovative interpretations to fearless on-field leadership, these officials bring precision, fairness, and modern dynamics to the grand stage. This episode examines how their unique style, split-second decisions, and embrace of new technology helping to bring a global perspective to the game we love. whilst managing physicality, and pushing rugby's