Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Beauden Barrett has reminded everyone what he's capable of, but has he done enough to secure his place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down the All Blacks' remarkable first half against Australia, the second-half struggles and the selection headaches facing Dave Rennie.

From Timoci Tavatavanawai's starting audition to the fierce competition in the loose forwards and lock, some big decisions are looming.

Plus, can Northland upset Canterbury in the NPC final?

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
03:00 – All Blacks v Wallabies: A game of two halves
10:43 – Can Rennie's attacking style win a World Cup?
17:30 – Why aren't the Wallabies using Suaalii's aerial threat?
21:13 – Tavatavanawai's World Cup audition at 12
26:18 – Fabian Holland's massive performance
29:00 – Who starts alongside Scott Barrett at the World Cup?
31:22 – The All Blacks' loose forward selection dilemma
38:12 – Cody Taylor's captaincy resurgence
40:25 – Has the TMO system gone too far?
47:18 – Has Beauden Barrett secured his World Cup place?
53:17 – NPC final preview: Canterbury v Northland
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The ARP crew goes Live on Youtube to discuss the sides named for Bledisloe 2, including the recall of Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Kirifi.
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What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home?

Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that have tested him, the toll criticism has taken and the people who have helped him through his toughest times.

From World Cup pressure to the fallout surrounding Rassie Erasmus’ infamous Lions tour video, Ben opens up about the human side of refereeing that fans rarely get to see.

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The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer?

James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what changed after halftime and ask if the All Blacks produce the same game when they aren’t winning the collisions.

Plus, did Australia really test their aerial defence, Josh Lord’s unseen work and the case for giving Timoci Tavatavanawai an opportunity.

The boys also answer your lineout questions, debate rugby’s hip-drop tackle crackdown, and join Karl Tily for the TAB Match Centre.
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The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1.

From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here!
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