The Rugby Run

The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show.

We kick off the show by reviewing the opening round of the Hilux NPC so far, and take your calls on 0800 150 811 to hear your thoughts about how your team went.

Watto is then joined by former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u to deep dive and reminisce about the 1996 All Blacks tour of South Africa.

We then hear from Cody Nielson to discuss Auckland referees getting a new sponsor on board.

We give you our Player of the Week to finish the show.
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Auckland Rugby Event Director Cody Nielson joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to talk about signing a new sponsorship deal for Auckland referees with Auto Trader for 2027 and 2028, replacing Westie Pies.
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Former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back at the All Blacks' 1996 tour of South Africa ahead of the All Blacks returning there this month.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black and Welsh International Shane Howarth, and former Wallaby Tim Horan.

Mark looks ahead to the All Blacks' South Africa touring squad named tomorrow, as well as looking back on their three Nations Championship Tests so far.

Plus, the NPC starts this week! We hear from some of the coaches of the competition in anticipation of the opening round of matches as part of 'The Coaches Corner.'
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Producer Brayden has found audio from various NPC coaches from across Sport Nation's shows ahead of the first round of the competition this week.
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