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. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 188
On Rugby Direct this week, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier are in Chicago as they analyse the All Blacks side named to face Ireland on Sunday morning and how they might look to diffuse the Irish - and vice-versa. We also dig into the context of the tour as a whole, along with the impending departure of Jason Holland from the side's staff and we have a quick word on the NPC as Canterbury take the title. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 187
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley discuss the impending NPC final between Canterbury and Otago and determine where it might be won and lost, as well as contend with the fact the sides won't be able to call on All Blacks players for the big dance. We also chat changes to the Super Rugby squad structure for next year and reveal where one of the country's most promising young talents will land at Super Rugby level, while we also discuss confirmation of the return of South Africa-New Zealand tours. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 186
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' end of year tour squad and the companion All Blacks XV squad for their own tour north and recap the breaking news around Patrick Tuipulotu being withdrawn through injury. We also dig into the NPC quarter-finals, the latest out of R360 and Josh Jacomb's switch to the Highlanders - from 2027. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Rugby Direct - Episode 185
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier mop up the All Blacks-Wallabies test in Perth and debate what can be read into the win and performance, and if certain players have solidified their selections as a result. We also look ahead to the possible end of year tour squad and ask what is going on with secondary schools rugby in NZ?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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