Aotearoa Rugby Pod

The sky is falling in. The All Blacks have lost for the first time in Argentina.

The ARP crew asks what needs to change to eliminate the discipline issues, high ball problems and the inability for the midfield to make breaks.

With the halfback injury crisis, should the All Blacks call back Aaron Smith as cover?

We also break down the Black Ferns' opening performance at the Rugby World Cup and discuss what separates England from the pack.

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The ARP crew get to the bottom of how the Wallabies upset the Springboks and talk about how the angry South African side will respond.

We talk why the All Blacks kicked it old school when Argentina was pressuring their attack and catch up with openside Du'Plessis Kirifi about his rise, breakdowns and working on the Barrett farm as a kid.

Plus, the Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off this weekend, so we talk with Black Ferns co-captain Kennedy Tukuafu about preparations and black eyes before their match against Spain.

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It's Rugby Championship time and ARP gets into who looks best placed for wins!

Argentina have beaten the All Blacks three times in recent years. We look into why, as well as breaking down Australia's chances against the Boks.

With Richie Mo’unga returning in 2026, we ask whether NZ needs a first choice 10, or whether Scott Robertson should follow Rassie's lead and have a horses for courses approach.

Plus, we look at the challenges Rugby 360 faces in getting off the ground.

And fun-loving All Blacks winger Emoni Narawa joined the team to chat about having a baby born on All Blacks squad naming day.

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We get into the skill that new All Blacks halfback Kyle Preston has that no other halfback in NZ can match. How could that change the game for the All Blacks?

Why Simon Parker has been selected and who should be picked at loose forward and lock?

The boys talk the Wallabies' new abrasive approach will help them beat the Boks and debunk some Lions conspiracy theories.

Plus, Black Ferns legend Kelly Brazier joins us to talk returning to the team at 35 for the Rugby World Cup.

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The ARP crew dive into the controversial Lions call, analysing it chronologically, one ruck rule at a time!

We discuss which players made the biggest impact across all the July tests, as well as which rising stars made their name.

Plus, how flooding the breakdown works for the Boks and who to look out for in the NPC.

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