From the Tri-nations series in 1999 to the Pacific Four Series of 2025, Alice and Les talk through the history of the Black Ferns test international schedule. They then discuss questions put to New Zealand Rugby after the confirmation of an male Black Ferns coaching lineup and share answers given to them by women in the coaching pathway. Finishing with a comparison the Black Ferns team list they picked with their panel, to see if they would make any changes now that the Pacific Four Squad has been announced. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Unpacking Aupiki 2025
A full panel of experts is assembled to unpack the 2025 season. Black Ferns #173 and #191, Chelsea Semple and Kristina Sue as well as contributions from commentator Taylah Johnson, help to pick the MVPs of each team and debate the selection of the first Black Ferns side for the Pacific Four series. PLEASE NOTE: This was recorded before Portia Woodman-Wickliffe made her announcement which is why she doesn’t feature in panel discussions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Aussie Connection
The Aupiki season has come to a close but there's still plenty to play for with the first ever crossover match between our winners and the winners of the Super W. Wallaroo #186, Sera Naiqama, joins us as we talk about how the Blues and the NSW Waratahs have got here and what we can expect from this historic match up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Aupiki Final Preview
Les and Alice wrap the details of the last round and talk through changes to this week's in form 15. They then get stuck right in profiling of the two teams that will be battling it out in this week's final. What makes the Blues the favourite? Why shouldn't you write off Matatū? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Glass Half Full
This week, Les and Alice need your help picking a starting 7 for our in form 15 because the flanker talent is just too good! We talk about what's left to play for in the final round and the signs of growth we have seen from the competition this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Les and Alice live for women's rugby and know it's about time our community got the coverage we deserve.Former Black Fern captain Les Elder and sports journalist Alice Soper are teaming up to make sure women's rugby gets full credit. With fifty years of footy between them, there's no one better placed to be your guide to all the action on the march towards Rugby World Cup 2025. The inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki Championship captain and 2024 Best Sport Podcast host are taking the analysis out of their DMs and into your ears. Unpacking all the intrigue, key moments and players so you know exactly what to be watching for. Join them each Monday to ensure our women get Full Credit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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