• Rugby Direct - Episode 196
    Jan 14 2026

    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.

    Elliot Smith and Liam Napier discuss the breaking news.

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    12 mins
  • Rugby Direct - Episode 194
    Nov 20 2025

    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.

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    25 mins
  • Rugby Direct - Episode 193
    Nov 18 2025

    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.

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    43 mins
  • Rugby Direct - Episode 189
    Nov 2 2025

    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.

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    38 mins