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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.

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
13-11-2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 192

On the latest Rugby Direct from London, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the two sides named for Sunday morning's test between the All Blacks and England. We discuss the key selections including moving Wallace Sititi to the bench and whether it will be enough to counter the 'Pom Squad' named by Steve Borthwick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 min
10-11-2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 191

This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier have moved on to London but first they need to assess the win over Scotland through both a glass half full and glass half empty approach. We investigate what changes could be made for the test against England and also look ahead to Twickenham - is the hosts' 9 game winning streak something to fear? And we take a look around the rest of the rugby world with a big weekend of matches in the bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

48 min
06-11-2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 190

On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier check in from Edinburgh to review the All Blacks side named to face Scotland on Sunday morning and their predictions for how the match will unfold See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
02-11-2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 189

On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap up the All Blacks win over Ireland at Soldier Field and analyse the efforts of the All Blacks' bench in sealing the victory, while also pondering the success of the venture overall. We also look ahead to this weekend's match at Murrayfield and what to expect. Also, we look at the other games of the weekend and update the search for the new NZR CEO. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38 min
31-10-2025

Rugby Direct - Episode 188

On Rugby Direct this week, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Chicago as they analyse the All Blacks side named to face Ireland on Sunday morning and how they might look to diffuse the Irish - and vice-versa. We also dig into the context of the tour as a whole, along with the impending departure of Jason Holland from the side's staff and we have a quick word on the NPC as Canterbury take the title. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min

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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. Rugby Direct - powered by Newstalk ZBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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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.