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Rugby Direct

Rugby Direct

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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.

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Episodes
  • Rugby Direct - Reaction / analysis to Dave Rennie announcement

    Rugby Direct - Reaction / analysis to Dave Rennie announcement
    Mar 4 2026

    On the latest Rugby direct Elliott Smith and Liam Napier discuss the announcement of the new All Blacks coach Dave Rennie. Liam shares new details on the potential make up of the coaching group and Elliott believes its time to move on from Scott Barrett as the captain. Also, where to now for Jamie Joseph.

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    34 mins
  • Rugby Direct - New All Blacks coach announced

    Rugby Direct - New All Blacks coach announced
    Mar 3 2026

    Elliott Smith breaks down the breaking news that Dave Rennie has been confirmed as All Blacks coach, succeeding Scott Robertson.

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    8 mins
  • Rugby Direct Episode 205

    Rugby Direct Episode 205
    Mar 1 2026

    On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley review round three of Super Rugby pacific, with only one New Zealand side winning over the weekend, what went wrong for the rest of them. We dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of it all.

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    41 mins
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