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Gareth Williams and Rawiri Jobe are two hardcore rugby fans, making a podcast out of their obsession with the great game. They dissect Super Rugby, round by round from a fan’s perspective and give their two cents on the games, the players, and the latest TMO scandal. Plus - a lot of smack talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Rugby Was the Winner on the Day

    26/11/2025

    Rugby Was the Winner on the Day

    Rugby is all done and dusted for 2025 and it’s been an absolutely epic year - or a rather turbulent one if you’re Razor Robertson and the All Blacks. With a couple of pretty big losses, the All Blacks will be champing a the bit to prove the naysayers wrong with next year’s tour to South Africa and the inaugural Nations Cup. And Super Rugby turns 30 next year and we reckon it’s gonna be a doozy. We’ll be covering all the games, every week of the competition, so tune in! Until then, thanks for listening, and have a happy new year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    55 min
  2. The Lesser of Two Weevils

    18/11/2025

    The Lesser of Two Weevils

    It happens once in a blue moon - the All Blacks lose to the English at Twickenham. Not since 2012 have the Red Roses secured a win over the men in black on their home soil. And they did it in emphatic fashion as only the Poms can, by singing a well known slavery song at top volume over the haka. A classic colonial move, but boy did it pay off. After a solid start from the All Blacks, the English ran over the top of them, dominating them in almost all facets of the game. New Zealand have had a big old year, and the poms knew it - even Henry Pollock was literally licking his lips at the chance to topple the mighty AB’s. As people call for his head on a spike, where to now for Razor? Will we see him ring the changes for the last test against Wales, or will it be same-same one last time in 2024. One thing we are sure of is… poor Wales don’t stand a chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  3. McKenzie the Brave

    11/11/2025

    McKenzie the Brave

    It’s 2 from 2 in the Autumn Series for the All Blacks, as they eye the ultimate prize - a grand slam. The AB’s were too good in the end for a valiant Scottish side, who had to drag themselves back from a 17-0 drubbing by half time. But it was one All Black in particular who broke the hearts of 68,000 Scotland fans, and cemented Murrayfield as the All Black’s spiritual home-away-from-home. Sir Damian of McKenzie showed up half way through the second act once again to put on a dominant performance and guide New Zealand to a much needed victory. Covered in blood and black tape, he manoeuvred through the Scottish like a wiley old fox and proved he is the ultimate super-sub and frankly irreplaceable. Can he do it against England? Or will Razor Robertson change things up at Twickenham. The boys preview the upcoming match, the possible lineups and ask the big question - how many yellow is too much yellow? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. Splitting the G

    04/11/2025

    Splitting the G

    Revenge is sweet. It’s even sweeter against Ireland. Yes the All Blacks have made in three in a row now against their new foe and it seems like it’s back to the old days. We dissect the mess of a game it was, unjustified red cards and sloppy performances. But there is a silver lining! The final twenty is back and it’s looking as All Black as ever. We preview this weekend’s matchup at Murrayfield. Will the Scots put up a good fight, led by the fishmonger Finn Russell? Or will the men in black be too powerful in the end?  It’s grand slam hopes on the line for NZ, and a first ever chance at victory for highland men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    47 min
  5. Deep Dish

    28/10/2025

    Deep Dish

    It’s take two in Chicago, as the All Blacks and Ireland meet for the second time at Soldier Field. Can the men in green bring down New Zealand once again or will a well-honed All Blacks side prove too good, as they look for their first Grand Slam northern tour since 2010.  We have a new NPC champion - and it’s EXACTLY who you’d expect. Yes Canterbury have done it yet again - winning a title after a woeful season the year before. The forever kings of rugby are crowned once more - and it’s bloody annoying. Poor Otago put up a valiant fight, but ultimately got dealt to like a naughty school boy. Oh well, there’s always 2037! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min
  6. Battle of the South

    19/10/2025

    Battle of the South

    The NPC has finally reached its peak, as we head into the grand final. And it’s only fitting that the number 1 & 2 teams from the competition will face each other in one last clash. Will the in-form Otago win their first title since 1998 and lock away all the silverware til next season, or will Canterbury do what Canterbury do best, pipping teams when it matters most. Who will win the battle of the South and take the crown as national provincial champion? We discuss the upcoming 2026 tour of South Africa and take a trip down memory lane as we recall our early morning wake up calls from our rugby mad childhoods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
  7. Cam-eth the Hour

    14/10/2025

    Cam-eth the Hour

    This week on the show, we dissect a thrilling quarter final round in the Bunnings NPC, as four teams get one step closer to the title. Otago make a clutch play through first-five Cam Millar (and a rather dodgy drop goal attempt) to push out a valiant Mooloos team in the dying seconds. Season leaders Canterbury get the scare of their life from the spirited Counties Manukau underdogs, but manage to scrape a win together in extra time, in true Canterbury fashion. And it’s two wins for the two Bays, as they see out the two T’s - Taranaki and Tasman. We preview this weekend games - who will win the battle of blue & gold and will the Magpies pick at a tired Canterbury carcass and fly off to their second final in two years? Either way, we’ve decided that the NPC is the greatest rugby competition on earth…behind Super Rugby of course. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    42 min
  8. Close, But No Cigar

    06/10/2025

    Close, But No Cigar

    On this week’s show we dissect the final round of what has been one of the greatest and closest Rugby Championships in recent memory. The All Blacks managed to back up the Eden Park victory with another win over the Aussies in Perth, making it 11 straight victories over the old foe. We discuss the stand-ins and the stand-outs. Have we finally found our centre pairing or is there more gold to be mined on the northern tour?  The finals of the NPC are upon us and it promises to be a doozy - can Canterbury and Otago continue the dominance they’ve shown all season or will one of the underdogs claim the upset. Tune in next week as we discuss the quarter final clashes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
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Gareth Williams and Rawiri Jobe are two hardcore rugby fans, making a podcast out of their obsession with the great game. They dissect Super Rugby, round by round from a fan’s perspective and give their two cents on the games, the players, and the latest TMO scandal. Plus - a lot of smack talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Little Empire Podcasts
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