All Blacks Podcast

Episode 2 (S3) HSBC 7s 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 World 7s 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. 
Enjoy the Pod. 

Episode 1 (S3) HSBC 7s in focus with Brady Rush, Leroy Carter, and Moses Leo

Welcome to the All Black Podcast powered by SAP. The HSBC World Sevens 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 World 7s Series 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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Episode 12 (S2) Reviewing 2023 with Jeff Wilson ahead of the ASB Rugby Awards

It has been another huge year of Rugby in 2023. 
 
To review the year ahead of the ASB Rugby Awards on December the 14th and also discuss some highlights of his own career, Jeff Wilson joined the All Black podcast. 
 
Jeff discusses the highs and lows of the recent Rugby World Cup in France where he was apart of the Sky commentary team.
 
He also covers some of the highlights of his career from debuting for the All Blacks at 19, winning a series on South African soil in 1996 as well as discussing an international cricket career that started in 1992 and finished in 2005, both against Australia. Enjoy the Podcast. 

Episode 11 (S2) Former Kiwi French International Tony Marsh on the RWC and what makes the French tick

We are about to hit the semi-final stage of the Rugby World Cup in France so seems a good time to dig a little deeper into that tournament.
The fans, the stadiums, the culture and off course one of the All-Blacks great rivals, the French Rugby Team.
To help us get a feel for the tournament abroad is Former Counties, Blues, Crusaders and 21 test French international, Tony Marsh who has just returned from France. 
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Episode 10 (S2) Behind the scenes of the Front Row Daily Show on NZR + with George Bower and Stacey Waaka

The Front Row Daily Show is found on the NZR+ app which features a catalogue of behind the scenes, exclusive, and original content that can’t be found anywhere else.
Two of the Hosts, 21 test All Black prop George Bower and 2 x RWC winner and gold medalist Stacey Waaka join the podcast to discuss being on the other side of the mic, highlights of the show so far and how they think the All Blacks are going to perform in their Quarter Final against the Irish. 
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Episode 9 (S2) Richie McCaw on his final chapter at the 2015 World Cup

Richie McCaw played 148 Tests for the All Blacks with 110 as Captain. 
He went to four Rugby World Cups in 2003, 2007, 2011 and 2015, leading his side to victory in 2011 and 2015. 
Richie speaks to the All Blacks podcast about what he has been up to in retirement, family life, multi-sport and some of the things he misses from his playing days. 
He talks about the experiences at the 2003 and 2007 tournaments and how it help shape the success in 2015 as well discussing how the 2015 tournament unfolded. 
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Episode 8 (S2) Australian legend Tim Horan on facing the All Blacks the Bledisloe Cup rivalry

Former Wallaby midfielder Tim Horan played 80 tests for his country as well as lifting the Rugby World Cup in 1991 and 1999. 
 
A player who experienced a huge amount of success against the team in black speaks about making his debut against the All Blacks in 1989. 
 
Tim remembers facing the Haka as a 19 year old, memorable All Black players like John Kirwan, Jonah Lomu, and Joe Stanley as well as his best and worst test memories versus New Zealand.
 
With the World Cup only a couple of months away, Tim discusses the prospects of the Wallabies as well as why he thinks the All Blacks are favourites in France in 2023. 

Episode 7 (S2) Finlay Christie, Nepo Laulala, and Braydon Ennor preview the first 2023 home test of the year against South Africa.

Finlay Christie, Nepo Laulala, and Braydon Ennor are all in the match day 23 to play South Africa at Mount Smart Stadium for the first home test of 2023. 
 
They join the All Black podcast to discuss the first squad of the year, the trip to Argentina as well as preparations for the match against our greatest rival, South Africa. 

Episode 6 (S2): Darren Shand on 20 years managing the All Blacks

Darren Shand was first appointed All Black Manager in 2004 and has now been responsible for everything that happens off the field for over 250 Test matches.
The 2023 season will be Shandy’s last and will culminate in the Rugby World Cup in France.
Shandy looks back on his time in the team and gives an interesting insight into World Cup preparations. 
The All Blacks Podcast powered by SAP is hosted by Rob Dunne.