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Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world. Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, or just what's going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby. Listen on iHeartRadio for every angle, every moment, and every opinion.

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Rugby Direct - Episode 200

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are back to discuss the team lineups for the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific. They also discuss their Super Rugby fantasy lineups for the opening weekend and take a look at the latest developments in the Blues replacement coach saga. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 min
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Rugby Direct - Episode 199

On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier preview the Super Rugby season - who will be the big movers and who is likely to be spat out the back? We give our predictions for winners and circle a few players who might have a breakout season. We also cover the latest in the All Blacks coaching race, the Six Nations underway and cast an eye over the Rugby World Cup schedule for 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

46 min
26 JANV.

Rugby Direct - Episode 198

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are back to discuss the fallout around Scott Robertson's departure from the All Blacks, the criteria NZ Rugby has set for coaching applicants, and who the contenders are in what looks to be a small-field race. We also discuss Vern Cotter being ruled out of said race by taking on the Queensland Reds job from next year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
15 JANV.

Rugby Direct - Episode 197

The New Zealand Rugby Union has confirmed the news they have parted ways with All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson just 2 years in to his 4-year contract. Following an in-depth review of the 2025 season, NZR Chair David Kirk confirmed the trajectory of the team is not where it needs to be in the current Rugby World Cup cycle and the search for a new head coach will start immediately. Newstalk ZB rugby editor Elliott Smith and New Zealand Herald rugby writer Gregor Paul unpack today's announcement. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 min
14 JANV.

Rugby Direct - Episode 196

In the wake of a scathing internal review on the All Blacks coaching squad, pressure is mounting on NZR to make changes as players revolt. Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the breaking news. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 min
08/12/2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 195

On the final Rugby Direct for the year, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier return from Europe and some time away to review the All Blacks' season - what needs work, what went right and what are the big fixes required ahead of 2026. We also look at the Rugby World Cup draw for 2027, assess the state of New Zealand Rugby as a whole and the big issues confronting the game over the Christmas break. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 min
20/11/2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 194

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier assess the All Blacks side named to face Wales and whether it's a missed opportunity on the selection front or if banking a win is the most important thing for Scott Robertson's men. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
18/11/2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 193

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier check in from Cardiff for a post-mortem to the All Blacks' humbling defeat to England - where is this All Blacks side at, are they stagnant or going backwards and does there need to be a re-assessment of the side's coaching make-up in the wake of the third defeat of the year. We also check in on the other results of the weekend, as well as predict how the All Blacks might line-up against Wales this weekend in Cardiff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min

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Rugby Direct: Trailer

Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world.Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, or just what's going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby. Listen on iHeartRadio for every angle, every moment, and every opinion. Rugby Direct - powered by Newstalk ZBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30/06/2021

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Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world. Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, or just what's going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby. Listen on iHeartRadio for every angle, every moment, and every opinion.