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Rugby Direct
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.
Episodes
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 35
On this weekend’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith is joined by Liam Napier, who returns from watching the other code in Brisbane to help analyse week 14…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 34
On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and special guest Christopher Reive from the New Zealand Herald (@ChrisReive) break down the weekend of…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 33
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review week 12 of Super Rugby - as the Brumbies continued on their merry way against New…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 32
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss what amounted to a poor round for the New Zealand sides - even the ones that banked full…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 32
On this week’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier evaluate the Super Round in Melbourne and ask if it was really Super or if it was shoddy…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 31
On this weekend’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier take the temperature of Super Rugby after the last round of all-New Zealand matches…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 30
On this week’s edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam debate the weekend’s big rugby issues – primarily the closing moments of the Hurricanes v Crusaders…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 29
On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier delve into the weekend’s rugby issues and debate the red cards that were dished out…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 28
Elliott and Liam are back for another week of rugby discussion - with the big win for Moana Pasifika dominating discussion - the win no-one saw coming, while…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 27
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam debate the key talking points from the weekend – including the completion of the inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 26
New frontrunners? Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald chiefs sports writer) review the latest round of Super Rugby…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 25
On this week's edition of NZME's rugby podcast, Elliott Smith (Newstalk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (NZ Herald rugby writer) debate the third…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 24
Week two of Super Rugby Pacific is in the books, the Crusaders have two wins and the Blues should have had one but they don't and the Hurricanes do instead…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 23
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific - with a big look at the opening run-arounds for the Kiwi sides. The Chiefs were…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 22
Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the late-breaking news of the Silver Lake deal with NZR, as well as take a look at how it might change New Zealand Rugby…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Summer Edition 2
Elliott catches up with the man behind the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields - mythical rugby trophies that don't exist but perhaps should. See…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Summer Edition
Elliott Smith catches up with Michelle Hooper, tournament director of the 2021 Rugby World Cup - to be played in 2022 - and discusses her vision for the…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 21
Elliott Smith catches up with Liam Napier to wrap the 2021 year of rugby See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 20
We talk the eligibility changes to World Rugby and preview Heartland XV v New Zealand Baabaas, with the man who'll be going up against Warren Gatland in the…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 19
Liam Napier and Elliott discuss the All Blacks' poor run to finish the 2021 season and ask if it's a blip or something more. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 18
On this podcast: Former All Blacks halfback Ant Strachan discusses the loss to Ireland and what can be fixed in time for France, while Ross Filipo joins us to…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 17
On this podcast: Honey Hireme-Smiler, aka the women's rugby GOAT, joins us to discuss the Black Ferns wallopings at the hands of England and we ask, what can…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 16
We chat the All Blacks' big win over Wales and the Black Ferns' big defeat to England with Sky's Tony Johnson, while German-born Anton Segner joins us to…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 15
On the latest edition of the podcast, we review the 104-14 mauling dished out by the All Blacks to the United States and try to get some benefit from it. Aaron…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 14
We pay tribute to Sean Wainui after his tragic passing, while former Crusaders playmaker Steve Brett - now USA Eagles assistant coach - joins the podcast to…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 13
On this weeks podcast, Waikato Farah Palmer Cup coach James Semple and the lofty goals for his coaching future and it's a busy week (again!) of NPC news and…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 12
On this week's podcast we break down all the rugby over the weekend, including the close loss to the Springboks. We talk to All Blacks coach Ian Foster about…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 11
In this podcast Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith gives you everything you need to know for the weekend of rugby including the latest out of the All Blacks camp…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 10
In this podcast we analyse all the rugby that happened over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 9
In this podcast we preview everything you need to know ahead of this weekend of rugby - the second All Blacks test v Argentina, and domestic rugby restarting…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 8
On this edition of the podcast, we chat with All Blacks number eight Luke Jacobson and analyse the 39-nil win over Argentina and ask where to this week for the…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Episode 7
On this weeks podcast, we hear from All Blacks coach Ian Foster, returning All Black Joe Moody and Argentina captain Julian Montoya on this week's show. See…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Emergency Episode 2
In this second 'emergency' episode of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith talks with Ian Foster on his 2 year contract with the All Blacks.Also questions…
Rugby DirectRugby Direct - Emergency Episode
In this emergency episode of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith discusses the COVID-19 situation in New Zealand and the impact it has on the All Blacks…
Rugby DirectEpisode 6: All Blacks with one hand on the Bledisloe
In episode six of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith catches up with NZ Herald sports journalist Liam Napier about the upcoming Bledisloe cup clash. All…
Rugby DirectEpisode 5: Preparing for the Bledisloe
In episode five of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith sits down with All Blacks Dane Coles and Aaron Smith ahead of 2021's first battle for the…
Rugby DirectEpisode 4: Pen on Paper
In episode four of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith sits down with Blues and All Blacks lock Patrick Tuipulotu after re-signing with NZ Rugby; former…
Rugby DirectEpisode 3: Let's Get Physical
In episode three of Rugby Direct, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith looks at what the All Blacks need to improve on for game two against Fiji with commentator Willie…
Rugby DirectEpisode 2: All Blacks ring in the changes to take on Fiji
In episode two of our brand new rugby podcast, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith previews the All Blacks' first test against Fiji with former All Black Paul Miller…
Rugby DirectEpisode 1: All Blacks primed and ready for 2021 season
In episode one of our brand new rugby podcast, Newstalk ZB's Elliott Smith is joined by NZ Herald rugby writer Liam Napier as they look at the first test of…
Rugby DirectRugby 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…