Episodes
Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNs is at the business end of the circuit now, it is revamped series with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation, and the game continue to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams.   The Black Ferns are back from one of the iconic stops on the 7s circuit, Hong Kong, where they managed to get the W and are now joint leaders with...
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNS series is at the business end of the circuit now, it is a revamped series with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation, and the game continues to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams. The Black Ferns are back from one of the iconic stops on the 7s circuit, Hong Kong, where they managed to get the W and are now joint...
Published 04/25/24
Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. Part 2 of looking at the All Black 7s side on the HSBC SVNs circuit and we are going to chat to some of the young guns of the squad. Roderick Solo, Payton Spencer, Fehi Fineanganofo.  These high profile secondary school players discuss coming from School Rugby into one of the hardest high performance environments in Rugby and the challenges of learning in matches, dealing with injuries and the importance of learning from the experienced players...
Published 04/04/24
Welcome to the All Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNs series is well and truly underway, and it is revamped series this year with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation and the game continues to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams. To discuss the All Black 7s and the HSBC SVNs is Brady Rush, Leroy Carter and Moses Leo. 3 players who have played Bunnings NPC but showcased...
Published 04/04/24
Brad Weber is one of the great characters of NZ Rugby who has literally done it all. Brad discusses his rugby journey that saw him play 50 games for the Hawkes Bay as a 3rd generation Halfback, over 100 games for the Chiefs and 18 times for All Blacks.  He zooms in from Paris where he has just started a new chapter in his Rugby career at Stade Francais.  Enjoy the Podcast.     
Published 12/20/23
It has been another huge year of Rugby in 2023.    To review the year ahead of the ASB Rugby Awards on December the 14th and also discuss some highlights of his own career, Jeff Wilson joined the All Black podcast.    Jeff discusses the highs and lows of the recent Rugby World Cup in France where he was apart of the Sky commentary team.   He also covers some of the highlights of his career from debuting for the All Blacks at 19, winning a series on South African soil in 1996 as well as...
Published 12/10/23
We are about to hit the semi-final stage of the Rugby World Cup in France so seems a good time to dig a little deeper into that tournament. The fans, the stadiums, the culture and off course one of the All-Blacks great rivals, the French Rugby Team. To help us get a feel for the tournament abroad is Former Counties, Blues, Crusaders and 21 test French international, Tony Marsh who has just returned from France.  Enjoy the Podcast. 
Published 10/18/23
The Front Row Daily Show is found on the NZR+ app which features a catalogue of behind the scenes, exclusive, and original content that can’t be found anywhere else. Two of the Hosts, 21 test All Black prop George Bower and 2 x RWC winner and gold medalist Stacey Waaka join the podcast to discuss being on the other side of the mic, highlights of the show so far and how they think the All Blacks are going to perform in their Quarter Final against the Irish.  Enjoy the pod. 
Published 10/12/23
Richie McCaw played 148 Tests for the All Blacks with 110 as Captain.  He went to four Rugby World Cups in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015, leading his side to victory in 2011 and 2015.  Richie speaks to the All Blacks podcast about what he has been up to in retirement, family life, multi-sport and some of the things he misses from his playing days.  He talks about the experiences at the 2003 and 2007 tournaments and how it help shape the success in 2015 as well discussing how the 2015 tournament...
Published 08/31/23
Former Wallaby midfielder Tim Horan played 80 tests for his country as well as lifting the Rugby World Cup in 1991 and 1999.    A player who experienced a huge amount of success against the team in black speaks about making his debut against the All Blacks in 1989.    Tim remembers facing the Haka as a 19 year old, memorable All Black players like John Kirwan, Jonah Lomu, and Joe Stanley as well as his best and worst test memories versus New Zealand.   With the World Cup only a couple of...
Published 07/24/23
Finlay Christie, Nepo Laulala, and Braydon Ennor are all in the match day 23 to play South Africa at Mount Smart Stadium for the first home test of 2023.    They join the All Black podcast to discuss the first squad of the year, the trip to Argentina as well as preparations for the match against our greatest rival, South Africa. 
Published 07/14/23
Darren Shand was first appointed All Black Manager in 2004 and has now been responsible for everything that happens off the field for over 250 Test matches. The 2023 season will be Shandy’s last and will culminate in the Rugby World Cup in France. Shandy looks back on his time in the team and gives an interesting insight into World Cup preparations.  The All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP is hosted by Rob Dunne. 
Published 06/29/23
Wayne Smith joins the All Black podcast down the road from his home at Waihi Athletic Rugby Club.  Wayne discusses some of the highlights of his playing and coaching career spanning 1980 through to winning the Women's World Cup in 2022 at Eden Park. Wayne talks about the series of events that saw him leave his beloved Waikato region to have a crack in Canterbury and be involved in iconic matches like the Canterbury v Auckland Ranfurly Shield match in 1985 in front of 50,000 fans.  He talks...
Published 05/04/23
General Manager of Community Rugby Steve Lancaster joins the All Black podcast and discusses a part of New Zealand Rugby that has created so many of our top All Blacks and Black Ferns - the grassroots.    Steve discusses the growth in the women's game post the Black Ferns victory at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the new tackles laws in the club and school game as well as where funds from the Silverlake partnership are beginning to be invested throughout our clubs. 
Published 04/20/23
Campbell Johnstone (CJ) speaks to the All Blacks podcast about his professional career spanning 15 years. CJ talks about his favourite memories at Canterbury, the Crusaders, the All Blacks as well as overseas at Biarritz. A fantastic storyteller, CJ also tells some humorous stories about Bill Clinton visiting NZ, what he used to do to hit the required weight for the modern prop and how he made sure he secured his French contract. CJ finishes by discussing his decision to come out as New...
Published 04/05/23
Writer and Producer Nua Finau joins the All Blacks Podcast to talk about his movie Red, White and Brass. Released in cinemas in New Zealand on March 21, the movie tells the true story of Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga vs France Rugby World Cup game – even if it means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn’t exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. The All Blacks Podcast is powered by...
Published 03/23/23
The All Black podcast is back in 2023 for a check in with midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown on life off the field, returning to play from his injured ankle, the toughest opponents he has faced as well as his favourite moments in the All Black jersey.    The All Blacks Podcast is powered by SAP and hosted by Rob Dunne.
Published 03/23/23
New Zealand Rugby General Manager Professional Rugby and Performance Chris Lendrum joins the Podcast to reflect on 2022 and look ahead to a huge year of rugby in 2023.   The All Blacks Podcast is powered by SAP. 
Published 12/13/22
ASB Rugby Awards show hosts Kirstie Stanway and Joe Wheeler look back on the year that was 2022. From the Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park to the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki and all points in between, Kirstie and Joey reminisce on a year to remember for rugby in New Zealand. The ASB Rugby Awards are screened on Sky Sport NZ and Prime TV at 8.30pm on Thursday 8 December.   The All Blacks Podcast is powered by SAP. 
Published 12/07/22
All Blacks Forwards Coach Jason Ryan joins the podcast to talk about his whirlwind 2022 season so far and journey from the ranks of Heartland rugby to the All Blacks. In a revealing chat with host Rob Dunne, Ryan discusses the influence of world-renowned scrum doctor Mike Cron, his own coaching philosophies, how he set the scene at his first All Blacks training and much more.  The All Blacks Podcast is powered by SAP.
Published 10/21/22
Referee Ben O'Keeffe joins the podcast to chat through the life of a referee, his schedule for the November internationals and reflects on some of the big referee decisions made in recent matches - including the 'time-wasting' call made during the All Blacks v Wallabies clash in Melbourne.    The All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP is hosted by Rob Dunne.
Published 10/17/22
What does it take to hold a Rugby World Cup in New Zealand? Rugby World Cup Tournament Director Michelle Hooper joins the show to talk through the tournament so far and what to expect in the coming weeks.   The All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP is hosted by Rob Dunne.
Published 10/14/22
Former Black Fern Melodie Robinson joins the show to discuss the rise of women’s rugby and what to expect during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.   In a revealing chat with host Rob Dunne, Robinson recalls what life was like as a Black Fern in the 1990s, her transition into broadcasting and what key values make the Black Ferns a unique and successful team on the world stage.  
Published 10/13/22
Ahead of the world-record opening to the Rugby World Cup at Eden Park, catch up with Black Ferns Theresa Fitzpatrick, Ayesha Leti-l'iga and Natalie Delamere. The All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP is hosted by Rob Dunne.
Published 10/07/22