All Blacks Podcast

Episode 4 (S2): Steve Lancaster on the state of the grassroots game in New Zealand

General Manager of Community Rugby Steve Lancaster joins the All Black podcast and discusses a part of New Zealand Rugby that has created so many of our top All Blacks and Black Ferns - the grassroots. 
 
Steve discusses the growth in the women's game post the Black Ferns victory at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the new tackles laws in the club and school game as well as where funds from the Silverlake partnership are beginning to be invested throughout our clubs. 

Episode 3 (S2): Campbell Johnstone

Campbell Johnstone (CJ) speaks to the All Blacks podcast about his professional career spanning 15 years. CJ talks about his favourite memories at Canterbury, the Crusaders, the All Blacks as well as overseas at Biarritz. A fantastic storyteller, CJ also tells some humorous stories about Bill Clinton visiting NZ, what he used to do to hit the required weight for the modern prop and how he made sure he secured his French contract. CJ finishes by discussing his decision to come out as New Zealand's first openly gay All Black and the messages that he hopes people will take from him sharing his story. 
 
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Episode 2 (S2): Nua Finau on Red White and Brass

Writer and Producer Nua Finau joins the All Blacks Podcast to talk about his movie Red, White and Brass. Released in cinemas in New Zealand on March 21, the movie tells the true story of Maka, a Tongan superfan, will do whatever it takes to get tickets to the Tonga vs France Rugby World Cup game – even if it means promising to deliver a brass band for the pre-match entertainment. Only problem is, the band doesn’t exist and Maka has four weeks to make one. The All Blacks Podcast is powered by SAP.

Episode 1 (S2): Anton Lienert-Brown

The All Black podcast is back in 2023 for a check in with midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown on life off the field, returning to play from his injured ankle, the toughest opponents he has faced as well as his favourite moments in the All Black jersey. 
 
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Episode 17: Chris Lendrum (General Manager Professional Rugby)

New Zealand Rugby General Manager Professional Rugby and Performance Chris Lendrum joins the Podcast to reflect on 2022 and look ahead to a huge year of rugby in 2023.
 
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Episode 16: Kirstie Stanway and Joe Wheeler look back on 2022

ASB Rugby Awards show hosts Kirstie Stanway and Joe Wheeler look back on the year that was 2022. From the Rugby World Cup final at Eden Park to the inaugural season of Super Rugby Aupiki and all points in between, Kirstie and Joey reminisce on a year to remember for rugby in New Zealand. The ASB Rugby Awards are screened on Sky Sport NZ and Prime TV at 8.30pm on Thursday 8 December.
 
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Episode 15: Jason Ryan and the journey from Heartland to the All Blacks

All Blacks Forwards Coach Jason Ryan joins the podcast to talk about his whirlwind 2022 season so far and journey from the ranks of Heartland rugby to the All Blacks.
In a revealing chat with host Rob Dunne, Ryan discusses the influence of world-renowned scrum doctor Mike Cron, his own coaching philosophies, how he set the scene at his first All Blacks training and much more. 
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Episode 14: Ben O’Keeffe on the life as a referee

Referee Ben O'Keeffe joins the podcast to chat through the life of a referee, his schedule for the November internationals and reflects on some of the big referee decisions made in recent matches - including the 'time-wasting' call made during the All Blacks v Wallabies clash in Melbourne. 
 
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Episode 13: Rugby World Cup Tournament Director Michelle Hooper

What does it take to hold a Rugby World Cup in New Zealand? Rugby World Cup Tournament Director Michelle Hooper joins the show to talk through the tournament so far and what to expect in the coming weeks.
 
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Episode 12: Melodie Robinson and the rise of women’s rugby

Former Black Fern Melodie Robinson joins the show to discuss the rise of women’s rugby and what to expect during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
 
In a revealing chat with host Rob Dunne, Robinson recalls what life was like as a Black Fern in the 1990s, her transition into broadcasting and what key values make the Black Ferns a unique and successful team on the world stage.