All Blacks Podcast

Episode 9 (S3) Richie McCaw on Australia's best flankers, the Deans era and more

In a special episode of the All Blacks Podcast, former captain Richie McCaw opened up about some of the fiercest battles he faced during his career, particularly against Australia’s world-class openside flankers.
 
Known for his dominance in the No. 7 jersey, McCaw gave high praise to his Wallabies counterparts, reflecting on the intense rivalries and respect they now share in retirement. McCaw also talked about the the intense 2008 series, where Graham Henry’s All Blacks went head-to-head with Robbie Deans' Wallabies. McCaw reflects on the pressure of losing the first Test and how the team fought back. He also breaks down the "Joe Schmidt factor"—what impact will the tactical mastermind have on the Wallabies? 
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Episode 8 (S3) Former England Captain Will Carling on playing the All Blacks ahead of the 2024 England tour

Kiaora Whanau, welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP.
 
The opening test of the year is almost upon us, and it is against a side that was last in NZ in 2014.
 
The All Blacks play England on July the 6th at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin in the first of two tests matches.
 
To preview these games, and also reflect on his playing plays including against the All Blacks is Will Carling, former English player and Captain, 72 caps for this country, 59 as captain and role he took at 22 years of age.
 
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Episode 7 (S3) Mark "Bull" Allen reflects on the first season of Super Rugby

Kiaora Whanau, welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. Super Rugby final this weekend. Blues versus the Chiefs at the Garden of Eden to decide the competition for 2024. So, a couple of days out from the big dance we chat to one of the OG superstars of the competition, Mark "Bull" Allen. 
 
Bull played 113 games for Taranaki, 27 for the All Blacks and he was captain of the Hurricanes for the very first Super Rugby match played at Palmerston North Show Grounds versus the Auckland Blues.
 
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Episode 6 (S3) The Assistant Coaches. Part 2 with Jason Ryan

Kiaora Whanau, welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP.
The 2024 All Black season is close to kicking off. They is always change after a World Cup but some things have stayed the same. 
In Part 2 talking to our assistant coaches, we zoom in Jason Ryan as we build to the first test of the year versus the England on July 6th at Forsyth Barr Stadium. 
Enjoy the pod with Jason Zooming in from his home in Christchurch. 
 
 

Episode 5 (S3) The 2024 Assistant Coaches. Part 1 with Jason Holland

Kiaora Whanau, welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP.
The 2024 All Black season is close to kicking off. They is always change after a World Cup and this season is no different with a new head coach, new assistant coaches and some new players.
In this pod we build to the All-Black season kicking off on July the 6th versus the English who haven't been to New Zealand for 10 years.
We chat to one of the new members of the coaching team,  Former Hurricanes Head Coach and new All Black Assistant Coach, Jason Holland. Enjoy the podcast. 

Episode 4 (S3) HSBC SVNs in Focus with Black Ferns Jazmin Felix Hotham, Risi Pouri Lane, and Tenika Willison

Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNs is at the business end of the circuit now, it is revamped series with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation, and the game continue to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams.
 
The Black Ferns are back from one of the iconic stops on the 7s circuit, Hong Kong, where they managed to get the W and are now joint leaders with Australia. 
 
To discuss the Black Fern 7s and the HSBC SVNs is some of our up and coming players Jazmin Felix Hotham, Risi Pouri Lane, Tenika Willison
 
Enjoy the pod. 

Episode 3 (S3) HSBC SVNs in focus with Black Ferns Stacey Waaka, Thersea Setefano, and Michaela Blyde.

Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNS series is at the business end of the circuit now, it is a revamped series with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation, and the game continues to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams.
The Black Ferns are back from one of the iconic stops on the 7s circuit, Hong Kong, where they managed to get the W and are now joint leaders with Australia. 
To discuss the Black Fern 7s and the HSBC SVNs Series are 3 players who have become household names, Stacey Waaka, Theresa Setefano, and Michaela Blyde.
Enjoy the pod. 
 
 

Episode 2 (S3) HSBC SVNs in focus with young guns Roderick Solo, Payton Spencer and Fehi Fineanganofo

Welcome to the All-Black Podcast powered by SAP. Part 2 of looking at the All Black 7s side on the HSBC SVNs circuit and we are going to chat to some of the young guns of the squad. Roderick Solo, Payton Spencer, Fehi Fineanganofo. 
These high profile secondary school players discuss coming from School Rugby into one of the hardest high performance environments in Rugby and the challenges of learning in matches, dealing with injuries and the importance of learning from the experienced players in the group. 
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Episode 1 (S3) HSBC SVNs in focus with Brady Rush, Leroy Carter, and Moses Leo

Welcome to the All Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC SVNs series is well and truly underway, and it is revamped series this year with some new destinations, new structure, some promotion-relegation and the game continues to grow at speed, you only have to tune into one of the tournaments to see how the standard is improving across all the teams.
To discuss the All Black 7s and the HSBC SVNs is Brady Rush, Leroy Carter and Moses Leo. 3 players who have played Bunnings NPC but showcased their 7s skills initially at the Ignite tournament and now are key parts of the All Black 7s squad. 
The boys discuss their journey in Rugby to the All Black 7s and give some insights into the intensity of the training, playing on a world tour as well as how close the team is and their unique culture. 
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Episode 13 (S2) Brad Weber from the Dunedin Sharks to the All Black Jersey

Brad Weber is one of the great characters of NZ Rugby who has literally done it all.
Brad discusses his rugby journey that saw him play 50 games for the Hawkes Bay as a 3rd generation Halfback, over 100 games for the Chiefs and 18 times for All Blacks. 
He zooms in from Paris where he has just started a new chapter in his Rugby career at Stade Francais. 
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