Episode's summary
Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack the big announcement from NZ Rugby on the future of Super Rugby and the NPC. We look at why privatisation is off the table, the idea of All Blacks playing across the ditch, and look ahead to the Nations Championship kickoff against Scotland at Murrayfield. IMAGE CREDIT: Will Jordan during the All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 13 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tony Johnson joins Martin to unpack the big announcement from NZ Rugby on the future of Super Rugby and the NPC. We look at why privatisation is off the table, the idea of All Blacks playing across the ditch, and look ahead to the Nations Championship kickoff against Scotland at Murrayfield. IMAGE CREDIT: Will Jordan during the All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 13 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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All Blacks Head NORTH! | Tony Johnson Scotland Clash & Domestic Rugby Future
ListenedTony Johnson joins Martin to unpack the big announcement from NZ Rugby on the future of Super Rugby and the NPC. We look at why privatisation is off the table, the idea of All Blacks playing across the ditch, and look ahead to the Nations Championship kickoff against Scotland at Murrayfield. IMAGE CREDIT: Will Jordan during the All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 13 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hybrid Roles, Du'Plessis Kirifi & Selection Questions | READING YOUR COMMENTS
ListenedIt is mailbag time, and we are diving straight into your comments. Martin and Jamie break down why everyone went quiet on Du'Plessis Kirifi, Lester Fainga'anuku's hybrid bench role, and whether World Rugby needs to increase World Cup squad sizes. Plus, we look at the selection mystery around Emoni Narawa. IMAGE CREDIT: Du’Plessis Kirifi during an All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 15 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RUGBY vs LEAGUE | Which Sport Has The Better Pathway?
ListenedIf you're a young bloke chasing a professional sporting career, where do your best opportunities lie? Martin lays out the cold hard facts on rugby union versus rugby league, breaking down the odds, global markets, and post-career earnings. IMAGE CREDIT: Will Jordan during the All Blacks training session, Sydney, Australia, 13 October 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / Alphapix) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SUPER RUGBY SQAUDS ANNOUNCED | Breaking Down Every New Zealand Franchise
ListenedNigel Yalden joins Martin Devlin to break down the Super Rugby squads for the upcoming season. We look at the Hurricanes retooling after a dominant year, the Crusaders and Chiefs setups, and the Wallabies welcoming back an old grunter. IMAGE CREDIT: CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 03: Richie Mo'unga poses during the Crusaders Super Rugby 2022 headshots session at Rugby Park on February 03, 2022 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images for NZR) DUNEDIN, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 05: Shannon Frizell poses during the Highlanders 2021 team headshots session at Forsyth Barr Stadium on February 05, 2021 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The All Blacks Fall Short Up North Again? | Rugby Roundtable
ListenedMartin, Mark, and John rip into the newly named All Blacks squad for the Northern Tour. Mark questions the ongoing faith in older campaigners like Anton Lienert-Brown and Beauden Barrett, while John defends the value of proven test experience. We look at the loose forward mix, dissect Jamie Hannah getting the nod over Sam Darry, and ask if this squad can genuinely sweep all four tests in Europe. IMAGE CREDIT: All Black Ardie Savea looks dejected following defeat during the England v All Blacks match, Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, England, Saturday, 15 November 2025. (Photo by Jed Leicester / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices