Has Beauden Barrett Just Secured His World Cup Place?
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 Kar...
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REACTION: Tavatavanawai in for Bledisloe 2
The ARP crew goes Live on Youtube to discuss the sides named for Bledisloe 2, including the recall of Timoci Tavatavanawai and Du'Plessis Ki...
What Rugby Fans Don't See: Ben O'Keeffe on Life Under Pressure
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...
What Did the All Blacks’ Big Win Prove?
The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer? James Parsons a...
REACTION: Bledisloe Cup 1 team namings
The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1. From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here! Catch all our content...
The All Blacks Need an Answer. Is It Kyren Taumoefolau?
The All Blacks still have questions to answer — and could Kyren Taumoefolau provide one of them? We look at where the athletic Mako and Chie...
Why Bryn Chose the Canes for His Super Rugby Return
Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours. Bryn explains why the Canes became the right des...
The Big Problem If the Boks Are Gaming Concussion Rules
Did South Africa find a loophole in rugby’s HIA rules — or did something go badly wrong with the replacement process? The Springboks’ chaoti...
REACTION: No Leicester & Frizell returns to All Blacks Bledisloe squad
ARP goes live on YouTube to discuss the All Blacks squad for the Bledisloe. Hookers: Codie Taylor (capt), Asafo Aumua, Samisoni Taukei'aho P...
Does Rennie Dare Pick Leicester AND Timoci?
The All Blacks squad is named tomorrow — and one of the biggest questions is whether Dave Rennie can find room for Leicester Fainga’anuku AN...
How the Boks Stay a Step Ahead of the All Blacks
The All Blacks showed progress — so why do the Boks still seem one step ahead? Ross, James and Bryn unpack a revealing series, the moments t...
REACTION: All Blacks & Boks final test teams | The Battle of Baltimore
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1...
Why the All Blacks Have a Springbok Problem
The All Blacks showed they can hurt South Africa. So why do the Springboks still keep finding a way to take control? After the Boks moved 2–...
REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 3rd test teams | How to win in Soweto
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the third Greatest Rivalry test in Soweto 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1...
Did the Springboks Find the Formula? | ARP x Behind the Ruck
The Greatest Rivalry is locked at 1–1 — so it’s time to take some receipts. 🇳🇿🇿🇦 Aotearoa Rugby Pod and Behind the Ruck reunite to break...
Why Is Rennie Under Rassie’s Skin?
Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie’s off-field battle is becoming as fascinating as the tests matches. After South Africa levelled the Greatest...
LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks 2nd test teams | What changes in Cape Town?
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the Greatest Rivalry test in Cape Town. 🇳🇿 ALL BLACKS 🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS 1....
Aaron Smith: Roigard, Faf & How You Beat the Springboks
All Blacks great Aaron Smith joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deep dive into what it takes to beat the Springboks in South Africa. Smith b...
Can the All Blacks Stop the Boks Striking Back?
The All Blacks are 1-0 up after Ellis Park – but the biggest questions may be ahead of them. Bryn Hall and James Parsons break down how New...
ARP LIVE REACTION: All Blacks & Boks teams for test 1 | Who looks strongest?
ARP goes live to discuss the All Blacks and Springboks teams for the opening Greatest Rivalry clash at Ellis Park. Apologies for the audio q...