55 episodes

Rugby doesn’t taste the same unless it’s Champagne Rugby! Comedian and commentator Tony Lyall hosts The Alternative Commentary Collective's weekly Champagne Rugby Pod along with a myriad of guests and will give you everything you need to know from the stands, on the field and in the commentary box when it comes to RUGBY!

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Rugby doesn’t taste the same unless it’s Champagne Rugby! Comedian and commentator Tony Lyall hosts The Alternative Commentary Collective's weekly Champagne Rugby Pod along with a myriad of guests and will give you everything you need to know from the stands, on the field and in the commentary box when it comes to RUGBY!

Brought to you by MAXRaft!

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    "Battle Of The Bombays Featuring Brendon Leonard"

    "Battle Of The Bombays Featuring Brendon Leonard"

    James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!

    In this episode, the fellas go over the two Semi-Finals including the Chiefs Mana cementing their place in the Final with a win against the favourites the Hurricanes (2:16), then look forward to the Final this weekend between the Chiefs Mana & Blues at a sold-out Eden Park before an interview with special guest Brendon Leonard (23.55)!

    Plus, the 'TAB Hunch'.

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    • 52 min
    "It's Time To Bin Quarter Finals"

    "It's Time To Bin Quarter Finals"

    James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!In this episode, the fellas reveal the plans for the All Blacks this year as Razor has five selectors to make sure they get the job done (0:00), then review the one-sided Quarter Finals (14:35) before finally previewing the Semis ahead along with a massive hunch for the TAB (34:14)...Brought to you by MAXRaft!
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    • 40 min
    "Bring On The Quarters!"

    "Bring On The Quarters!"

    James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!

    In this episode, the guys review the final round of Super Rugby, discuss the impending issue of the team count in the competition and why a new format is desperately needed... Plus, their 'Hunch Of The Week' thanks to the TAB!Brought to you by MAXRaft!

     
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    • 44 min
    "Betting On Three Hookers"

    "Betting On Three Hookers"

    ACC Head G Lane joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod.

    In this episode, Auckland Council may have selected its two preferred stadium options and ones on top of a train station (0:00), the fellas wrap the Weekend That Was including an apology for their passionate words during a commentary (14:53) then look ahead to the weekend as Super Rugby braces itself for the Quarter-Finals (27:26)

    Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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    • 42 min
    "Run It Straight!"

    "Run It Straight!"

    ACC Head G Lane joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!

    In this episode, the guys let their true feelings come out about Beauden possibly returning to the Blues this season (0:00) before asking the tough question, should 'Run It Straight' be allowed back in schools?

    Then the fellas wrap the weekend (17:31) before previewing the upcoming weekend with two blockbuster games ahead (30:46)!

    Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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    • 40 min
    "Bonding With Open Side Flankers"

    "Bonding With Open Side Flankers"

    James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!

    On this week's episode, the fellas farewell All Blacks Captain Sam Cane (11:50) then review the big games of the round as the Landers finally get one over the Crusaders (25:17) and finish up by contemplating if more afternoon games are needed to save the game (37:01)...

    Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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    • 44 min

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