The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

The Bledisloe series is done, and it ended with the All Blacks running riot over the Wallabies in Sydney. Andy Rowe, Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul start by paying tribute to young South African lock Hyron Andrews, then look at the rugby world rallying behind Nathan Charles, including the All Blacks’ special haka in the sheds. JP is back and fired up about the Wallabies’ defence. That kicks off a big debate on structure versus character. The boys also cover Beauden Barrett’s comeback, Fabian Holland and Scott Barrett running the engine room, Peter Lakai’s rise, the loose forward mix, and whether Damian McKenzie is the long-term 10 or 15. They finish with a preview of the Nations Championship as the northern tour approaches. Brought to you by Harvey Norman, the home of outdoor living. Shop the smart robotics range in store or online. The Good, The Bad & The Rugby Australia & New Zealand. We’re off next week and back to preview the Nations Championship. Chapters00:00 Intro00:41 Tribute to Hyron…

Brought to you by Harvey Norman – let the robots do the hard yards while you watch the footy. 🛍️ Start your free Shopify trial today: https://www.shopify.com.au The All Blacks put 50 on the Wallabies at Eden Park, and Kieran Read called it in the group chat before kick-off. Andy, Justin Marshall and Kieran break down the second-half blowout: the lineout penalty that swung momentum, Damian McKenzie at 10, the Barrett brothers’ dominance, and how the All Blacks owned the air and the 22. Harry Wilson takes the Harvey Norman Effortless Moment (and the best No. 8 in the world debate kicks off), Jeremy Paul goes missing in action, and the boys get into where the Wallabies went wrong, their midfield crisis heading to Sydney, and why the Bledisloe should be a three-test series. Plus, All Blacks halfback Cam Roigard joins Andy straight out of the team review on sniping around the ruck, the shorter kicking game, and playing with D-Mac. 🤖 Check out the Harvey Norman outdoor robotics range in store or at…

The Bledisloe Cup heads to Eden Park, and the Wallabies arrive fresh off a big win over the Springboks. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall are joined by Jeremy Paul to preview the clash. JP thinks the Wallabies have their best shot at Eden Park in years. The episode opens with a tribute to former Wallaby hooker Nathan Charles following his MND diagnosis. The panel talks about his remarkable story, the rugby community rallying behind him, and the search for a cure. They also cover: Hunter Paisami's suspension and what it means for the Wallabies midfield. Ryan Lonergan's kicking game and why he's this week's Harvey Norman Effortless Moment. The battle of the loose forwards and the All Blacks' lack of turnover ball. Scott Barrett and Shannon Frizell returning. Richie Mo'unga at 10 with Ruben Love out. A 6–2 bench split and the case for Caleb Tangitau Score predictions. Brought to you by Harvey Norman. Lawns mown, pool cleaned, windows sparkling, and you didn't lift a finger. Check out the robotics range in store…

The Wallabies beat the Springboks 42-38 in Perth, and they finished the game with only 11 men on the field. Andy is joined by Wallaby Jeremy Paul and former All Black Justin Marshall for a quick reaction to one of the strangest Test matches ever played. JP is thrilled and a bit shaken. Marshy calls Andy out for jumping on the bandwagon. The boys look at Len Ikitau's world-class return at 13, the TMO comms failure that had the referee taking calls on a mobile phone, and four Wallabies in the bin at once. They also cover Rassie's call to bring on eight replacements together, Harry Wilson's captaincy and choice to take the points, and why the Boks couldn't use a four-man advantage to win it. Marshy gives his common-sense fix for refereeing without a TMO. Plus Fraser McReight's big game, and a look ahead to the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. Chapters 00:00 – Intro: the Wallabies' famous 11-man win 00:38 – Marshy calls out Andy's bandwagoning 01:28 – Suaalii on the wing and Len Ikitau's class at 13 03:26 –…

Secure your entire digital life with Surfshark. Go to https://surfshark.com/gbr or use code GBR at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark! Four tests, four weeks, 49 players — and the All Blacks come home 3-1 down. Kieran Read and Jeremy Paul are back in studio with Andy to work out what actually separated the two sides, and whether the gap is as big as the scoreline says.JP returns from a holiday that involved two kids in hospital, eleven days in Bali and the Jonah Lomu premiere — including the small matter of the try Jonah took off him in the 2000 Bledisloe. Kieran breaks down the blueprint from test one that the All Blacks couldn't repeat: parity at set piece, holding the line, and taking the pressure without giving away the penalties that let the Springboks kick their way up the park. Eight penalty goals to zero across the series tells its own story. Then it gets loud. Andy reads out All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes' post-match comments on the refereeing, and JP launches into a full-blooded…

Secure your entire digital life with Surfshark — get 4 extra months free: https://surfshark.com/gbr (code: GBR) | 30-day money-back guarantee Four months in a hospital bed. Four screws in his spine. Eighteen kilos gone. And the first thing the doctors told him was that he might never walk again. All Blacks and Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sits down with Andy and Kieran Read for his most open interview yet on the illness that stopped his season dead. Not an injury — an illness. An MRSA superbug that settled in his back and, as he puts it, burned him out from the inside like a tree on fire. He takes us through the night he was rolling around in 10-out-of-10 pain arguing with his wife not to go to hospital, the spinal fusion, coming off morphine, the panic attacks, and where his comeback actually sits right now (no date — but he’s been cleared to run, with day one of pre-season in November). Then Tamaiti puts his front-row hat back on to break down the Springbok scrum: what makes Ox Nché so hard to hold, why…

The All Blacks lost the second test in Cape Town but were they actually that bad? Andy Rowe is joined by former All Blacks captain and two-time Rugby World Cup winner Kieran Read to break down a game that turned on two minutes at the start and an aerial battle the All Blacks still can't win. Read explains the untidy exit that had New Zealand seven points down inside two minutes, why the Springboks changed their defensive picture (14 in the line, nobody hunting the ruck) and what that means for the way the All Blacks attack. Plus the accuracy numbers: South Africa took 4.8 points from every 22 entry, New Zealand just 2.8 from nine. There's the 2009 parallel (Matfield, box kicks and the series that changed how New Zealand played the game) and why the All Blacks are still catching high balls the old-school way. Pieter-Steph du Toit's 100th test. Then there's Rassie. The suit and tie, the team sheet handed over half an hour before kickoff, the F-bombs in the press conference and the complaint that the All Blacks…

The All Blacks have gone to Ellis Park and won five tries to one and Marshy was standing in the middle of it. This week Andy is joined by Justin Marshall live from Johannesburg, still dusty, still 30 years on from '96, and Kieran Read in studio after a 3am alarm and a duvet on the couch with his boy. They break down how the All Blacks were under the pump for 40 minutes and still walked off with a scoreline that flattered them, the three unnoticed effort plays that swung the whole test, and why nobody in that squad celebrated like the job was done. Then Marshy finally does some homework and brings in former Springbok World Cup winning captain John Smit, who watched from the stands next to Francois Louw. He's honest about what he saw, the scrum that should have won it, the unforced errors he hasn't seen from this Springbok side in years, and what Rassie might do in Cape Town. He also explains what this tour has done to South Africa: green shirts every Friday, nothing getting done, and for the first time in the…

Justin Marshall joins us live from Pretoria, three tour games deep, one week out from Ellis Park and the mood in South Africa is exactly as cocky as you'd fear. Andy, Kieran Read and Marshy get into the arrogance ("if the All Blacks draw the series, that's a result for THEM"), why South African rugby is booming from schoolboy level up, and the recruitment problem that's got them worried about 13-year-olds on retainers. Then the serious business: how the All Blacks are actually tracking after three from three, the injury watch on Will Jordan, Cam Roigard and Damian McKenzie, the loose forward puzzle, whether lineout height should be driving selection, why Argentina handed us the blueprint for beating the Boks and why a Springbok side that's short of minutes might be more vulnerable at altitude than anyone's saying. Plus the Gallagher Fearless Player of the Week ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — Marshall live from Pretoria 01:28 "Can the All Blacks beat the Springboks?" — the arrogance…

30 years ago the All Blacks won their first test series on South African soil. Andy Rowe sits down with two men who were there: Frank Bunce and Justin Marshall. They relive the 1992 return tour after apartheid, the intimidation of Ellis Park, Jonah Lomu's 1995 World Cup, and the week in Pretoria where Sean Fitzpatrick told the team: "There's no way we're going to Ellis Park with the series on the line." Plus: the Michael Brial fight, the famous "too old, too slow, two tries" headline, Bunce's legendary partnership with Walter Little, why the All Blacks haven't settled a midfield since Ma'a Nonu and Conrad Smith, and whether this All Blacks side can win the series again. Subscribe for weekly rugby chat from Justin Marshall, Kieran Read, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe. 00:00 Intro: two members of the '96 All Blacks in studio 00:28 1992: the first tour back after apartheid 02:19 Danie Gerber: greatest centre ever? 03:56 Ellis Park: walking into the lion's den 07:31 1995: Jonah Lomu changes rugby forever 11:58…

The All Blacks squad to tour South Africa is out and the boys have questions. Seven wingers but no out-and-out fullback, only three halfbacks, five injury-prone locks, and Damian McKenzie named at first five but destined for the back field. Justin Marshall and Kieran Read drop into what it's actually like touring the Republic: altitude, boot parties, beer cans at the bus, and why four Tests in a row is like playing four finals. Plus: Ethan Blackadder back from the wilderness, how to build the loose trio around Ardie Savea, the unlucky ones (Du'Plessis Kirifi, Noah Hotham), what happens if Richie Mo'unga gets the call, and how you even prep a squad for games every three days. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:31 First reactions to the squad 02:31 Seven wingers — so who plays fullback? 04:12 Only three halfbacks: Ratima on the bench all tour? 05:02 George Bell and the fourth hooker call 06:31 The lock stocks: injury concerns 08:04 Bench impact — matching the Bomb Squad 10:20 6-2 split or…

The All Blacks put Ireland to the sword at Eden Park and Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul aren't holding back, calling out the Irish for blaming the ref instead of themselves. Marshy and JP break down the Tupou Vaa'i blindside masterstroke, the bench that's finally delivering "championship minutes", the Luke Jacobson TMO call that got common sense right, and whether Quinn Tupaea at 13 is the answer heading into South Africa. Then James O'Connor joins the show, fresh off the Mad Monday that saw him sleep through last week's episode, to reveal he's told Les Kiss he's available for the Wallabies, why the spine is costing Australia games, and where Joseph Aukuso Sua'ali'i really should be playing. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — JOC's no-show & Mad Monday stories 05:00 All Blacks dismantle Ireland at Eden Park 06:13 The Tupou Vaa'i blindside call 09:14 Bench impact & championship minutes 12:20 Set piece stepping up a level 13:35 Were Ireland tired — or just beaten? 17:58 "A pack of whingers" — Ireland's excuses 21:05 The…

Damian McKenzie joins us live from All Blacks camp and Marshy puts him on the spot over the fullback debate, arguing Will Jordan should be wearing the 15 jersey. D-Mac opens up on his role at fullback, the halftime messages from Razor and Barrett, Will Jordan's record-breaking hat trick, Ardie as captain, and what the All Blacks are expecting from Ireland at Eden Park. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall also review a patchy win over Italy, vent about the TMO shambles in Wellington, dissect the Wallabies' second-half collapse against France, and lock in their picks for the weekend. Brought to you by Harvey Norman home of Next Gen AI PCs from Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, Acer and Asus, powered by Intel Core Ultra processors. Chapters 00:00 Intro – Where's Rabs? 00:57 Will Jordan's record strike rate 02:40 The fullback debate: Jordan or D-Mac at 15? 05:46 Who's the next All Blacks winger? 08:45 Italy review: patchy start & discipline 12:30 What's wrong with our starts? 14:40 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: Fraser…

Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Kieran Read break down a massive test weekend: the Wallabies blowing a golden chance against Ireland, and the All Blacks outgunning France in a four-try thriller.JP pulls no punches on the Wallabies' discipline and "championship minutes," Marshy explains why Ireland's block plays are the best in the world, and the panel asks the big one: is Ardie Savea — arguably the world's best player — stuck in the wrong position?Plus: Cam Roigard's case as the best 9 on the planet, Ruben Love's fearless debut start, pod systems explained (and why France ditched them), the Tupou Vaa'i at blindside grenade, and why winning in South Africa this year means winning the World Cup next year. ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro — full house in studio02:04 The jug scull & HSOB 125th reunion04:14 Wallabies v Ireland: 35 minutes of brilliance, then what?06:04 Discipline, soft tries & defending your 2208:11 Standouts: Valetini, Jock Campbell & Josh Canham11:14 Leadership when the game…

Dave Rennie's All Blacks era begins — and the boys are calling it early: Start The Hurricanes front row and throw Segna in at six. Kieren Read and Justin Marshall break down every pick ahead of the All Blacks vs France test, while Bordeaux champion Big Ben Tameifuna joins us to reveal the players who could shock New Zealand — and opens up about the moment he "shot himself in the foot" with the All Blacks. Then Wallaby legend Jeremy Paul drops his biggest claim yet: three tests, three wins. Plus, the ANZAC Test gets the deep dive it deserves, and we hand out score predictions across all three weekend tests. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro, Harvey Norman & Will JP Survive the Live Show?00:52 — Dave Rennie's All Blacks: What's Actually Going to Change?05:48 — Start The Hurricanes: Debutantes, Segna at Six & Selection Picks11:20 — Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment: George North's Legendary Send-Off13:31 — Big Ben Tamifuna: Bordeaux's Secret Weapons Revealed16:40 — Ben's Journey: From Flaxmere to European Champion19:55 —…

Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul dig into a Super Rugby final that finished 60–5 — and somehow never got boring. The Hurricanes' demolition of the Chiefs, the Damian McKenzie pile-on JP refuses to join, and what it all means for an All Blacks squad. Marshy breaks down the new squad selection, the Hurricanes' nine-player takeover, the McKenzie/Bowden Barrett fullback conundrum with Will Jordan out, and why Jordie Barrett might be the best 12 in the world right now. Plus: the Wallabies squad reaction! ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🎟️ SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859 ───────────────────────────── 📑CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro — live show announcement, tickets at High School Old Boys 1:33 Marshall's flight cancelled — stuck in Wellington, not Fiji 1:58 High School Old Boys clubhouse — Chatham House Rules, no recording 2:41 The 1995 World Cup final story — Mertens & Bashap's club final piss-up 3:24 Super Rugby final reaction —…

The Super Rugby Final is here. Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul break down everything you need to know before Saturday’s Chiefs vs Hurricanes decider in Wellington. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall open with a no-holds-barred post-mortem on the Crusaders’ semifinal implosion — the complacency question, the Chiefs’ mental edge, and what Read would have said at halftime down 28–00. Then it’s full focus on Saturday: is the 10 battle between Reuben Love and Damian McKenzie also the battle for the All Black jersey? Who wins the forward arm wrestle? And is JP right that the Hurricanes are simply impossible to beat? Plus: Marshall’s never-told story about Zinzan Brooke making him feel like crying at halftime in 1995, the Luke Jacobson deep dive, a technical breakdown of the Hurricanes’ counter-ruck dominance, and JP drops a scoreline that has the boys howling. ───────────────────────────── 🔗 LINKS 🎟️ SUNDAY SESSION — July 5th, Christchurch | Tickets link below https://www.oldboys.co.nz/viewform/515859…

What separates the teams that win finals from the ones that show up and go through the motions? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode — and All Blacks legend Kieran Reid has some very honest answers. Reado joins the boys in studio fresh off the Hurricanes' quarterfinal demolition of the Brumbies. He breaks down what genuine finals belief looks like from the inside — including the moment Richie McCaw gathered a team that was 19-7 down to Ireland and simply said: "Just breathe. We got this." Then he gives his take on which teams in this year's Super Rugby semifinals have that same DNA. James O'Connor calls in from the UK with massive personal news, an update on his hamstring, and a wide-open future back in Australia. And Jeremy Paul joins from across the Tasman with passionate opinions on where Rabs should land and absolutely no time for anyone who questions whether he's still got it. Plus: Tony Brown confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach, the unsolved number 8 puzzle, Ruben Love's case to…

England losing to Italy has completely blown open the Six Nations — and now Steve Borthwick is under serious pressure. In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies great Jeremy Paul to break down one of the biggest rugby shocks in years. The lads discuss what went wrong for England, why Italy are no longer a team anyone can underestimate, and whether France are about to pile even more pressure on Borthwick in Paris. They also dive into the huge news from New Zealand rugby with Dave Rennie confirmed as the new All Blacks coach. What does this mean for the All Blacks playing style, selection, captaincy and preparation heading toward the next Rugby World Cup? Plus Marshy breaks down some brilliant attacking trends from Super Rugby and the Six Nations — including clever set piece plays that are opening up modern defences. ⸻ In this episode: • Italy’s historic win over England • Is Steve Borthwick under pressure? • Can England upset France in Paris? • Dave…

Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Australian great Jeremy Paul for a candid chat on two big coaching storylines. First, the Razor situation, where Marshy asks where the buck stops and why so much has been pinned on Scott Robertson, when performance and responsibility also sit with players and the wider coaching group. Then we pivot to England. After a rough Six Nations run, JP doesn’t hold back, questioning whether Steve Borthwick is the right man and suggesting the pressure could escalate if results don’t turn quickly. We also get into: • Brumbies’ historic win in Christchurch and why the Crusaders looked drained • Why the South Africa tour is the toughest challenge in rugby • Six Nations chaos and why France look a level above • The return of “proper winger play” (Tungitau, Jorgensen) • Angus Crichton’s Wallabies talk and what it could mean in 2026 📩 Partnership / Sponsorship enquiries: studio@redninestudios.com 🌐 redninestudios.com (Christchurch’s own world-class podcast studio)…

All Blacks great Justin Marshall and Wallabies Rugby World Cup winner Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe for this year's season finale! We name our World XV of the year and there are some massive selection calls! We cover the Wallabies and All Blacks performances from the weekend and assess where they are at heading in 2026. Plus, what did the lads think about Tom Curry's hit against Argentina at Twickenham? CHAPTERS 00:01:25 Should Razor be sacked as All Blacks coach? 00:02:30 Wales v All Blacks review 00:06:00 Andy's idea to save New Zealand rugby 00:20:00 Do the All Blacks have chance in South Africa? 00:24:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the week 00:26:30 Wallabies review - should Joe Schmidt leave? 00:41:00 Ireland vs South Africa review 00:56:30 Our World XV team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wales rugby legend Andy Powell joins former All Black Justin Marshall, Wallaby Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe. Marshy breaks down where it all went wrong All Blacks in their loss to England at Twickenham. JP gives his verdict on the Joe Schmidt era and Powelly tells some hilarious stories about his time playing for Wales. CHAPTERS 00:01:20 Marshy reviews the All Blacks loss to England 00:15:10 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:16:47 Are England on Par With Springboks? 00:17:47 Marshy has a crack and England supporters 00:23:00 Jeremy Paul joins the show to review the Wallabies 00:34:00 Powelly's Golf Buggy story 00:46:21 Review & Preview for Springboks 00:51:19 Powelly's run in with Bakkies Botha 00:55:00 Wales vs All Blacks preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former All Blacks halfback Brad Weber joins Justin Marshall & Andy Rowe in London to review the weekend's rugby and look ahead to another round of November Internationals. We take a look at where it went wrong for Scotland in their bid for a first ever win over the All Blacks. You've got to hear what Marshy has to say to the French after their loss to the Springboks. And, the Wallabies bring in James O'Connor ahead of their match against Ireland! CHAPTERS 00:01:00 Brad Weber's gruesome injury 00:05:10 Marshy ends up in hospital 00:08:20 Review of the All Blacks v Scotland 00:25:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment Of The Week 00:27:30 THAT Red Card in Paris 00:34:30 Wallabies v Italy review 00:45:40 Marshy's message for French Rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The lads react to the shocking red card given to Irish lock Tadgh Beirne and the Wallabies performance against England. Former All Black Justin Marshall, Wallaby world cup winner Jeremy Paul and host Andy Rowe are joined this week by former Springbok Schalk Brits and current Wallaby James O'Connor to review the weekend and look ahead to this weekends massive test matches! CHAPTERS 00:04:00 Reaction to Ireland's Red Card 00:13:00 Review of the All Blacks and Ireland 00:20:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:22:00 Wallaby James O'Connor joins the podcast 00:43:45 Springbok World Cup Shalk Brits joins the call 01:00:00 All Blacks vs Scotland preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Marshall joins us from Chicago ahead of the All Blacks opening test of their Grand Slam against Ireland. Wallaby Jeremy Paul talks us through Austalia's tight win over Japan and looks ahead to their test at Twickenham against England. AND.... Maori All Black & Super Rugby winner Tim Bateman joins the show to breakdown down the All Blacks midfield options. CHAPTERS 00:01:00 Life after rugby for Tim Bateman 00:06:00 The difference between Union and League players 00:10:00 Robbie Deans vs Scott Roberston 00:11:35 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:13:35 Wallabies v Japan reaction 00:31:35 Justin Marshall joins the show from Chicago 00:31:35 Tim's story about Marshy's "Any Given Sunday" speech 00:37:00 Ireland vs All Blacks preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the lads wrap up the final weekend of the Rugby Championship and put together their "Team Of The Tournament". JP has a story to tell us about his encounter with Teddy Swims, Marshy has a run in with Dylan Hartley and Andy confidence is up after a couple of beers. We talk through the future of The Rugby Championship and debate where Siya Kolisi sits as a captain among the all time greats. CHAPTERS 00:01:30 Why didn't the Wallabies bring on Rabs?! 00:02:30 Bledisloe Cup recap 00:11:15 JP's story with Teddy Swims 00:12:26 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week! 00:23:30 What happened to the Wallabies scrum? 00:30:00 Marshy fires some bullets at the Springboks 00:38:00 Is Siya Kolisi the greatest captain ever? 00:43:45 The Rugby Championship team of the tournament 00:57:26 What's the future of The Rugby Championship? 01:04:30 What Dylan Hartley did and said to Marshy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We unpick what happened between the Wallabies and All Blacks, plus Jean de Villiers joins us to give us a Springboks perspective on the Rugby Championship. Jeremy Paul and Justin Marshall disagree on All Blacks selections, while Marshy is calling for Ruben Love to start ahead of Damien McKenzie. We also compare this Springboks side with the great All Blacks side that featured names like McCaw and Carter. CHAPTERS 00:01:30 - Review of the Bledisloe Cup 00:12:00 - Refereeing decisions 00:22:00 - Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:25:00 - The All Blacks performance 00:31:50 - Marshy on starting Ruben Love over McKenzie 00:40:50 - Jean de Villiers joins the call 00:55:21 - Is this Springboks side better than McCaw's All Blacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel Dagg joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to preview this weekend's Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park. We also get All Blacks great Ian Jones on the show to give us the low down on the new "All Blacks Experience"! Chapters 00:05:50 Who Israel Dagg thinks is key to the Wallabies chances 00:16:00 What the Wallabies think of Eden Park 00:30:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:33:00 All Blacks legend Ian Jones 0043:00 The Bledisloe Cup QUIZZ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul & Andy Rowe are joined this week by Springbok captain & centurion Jean de Villiers & Wallaby fly half James O'Connor. We dissect the All Blacks humiliation at the hands of the Springboks and then unpick what went wrong for the Wallabies in Sydney. Plus, James O'Connor gives us an update on his chances of playing in the Bledisloe Cup. Chapters 00:02:00 New Zealand's reaction to the All Blacks humiliation 00:12:50 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:34:00 Jean de Villiers joins the show 00:51:00 Unpacking the Wallabies loss to Argentina 01:00:00 James O'Connor joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GBRANZ is BACK with a BANG!!!! Justin Marshall & Andy Rowe are joined by former Springbok Hanyani Shimange in studio, with Wallabies James O'Connor and Jeremy Paul also on the joining us! We start by unpicking the All Blacks win over the Springboks and getting Hanyani's view on the refereeing controversy. Then James O'Connor joins us to talk through what went on against Argentina & South Africa. Jeremy Paul then joins the show and is full of excitement about where Australian rugby is heading! CHAPTERS 00:01:30 What did we make of the Refereeing 00:06:45 Should the Springboks park the midfield lineout 00:12:30 James O'Connor joins the show 00:22:00 Harvey Norman NEXT GEN Moment of the Week 00:23:20 Jeremy Paul joins the show 00:37:00 What changes the Springboks to make 00:38:50 What do we expect from the All Blacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on GBRANZ, Jeremy Paul pork chops himself early and it only gets spicer from there. We break down the Wallabies performance against the Lions, pick our Lions/Wallabies XV and ask the big questions - should Bundee Aki have started at 12? Are the Springboks a step up from the Lions? And where are the Wallabies at right now. Plus we talk a look at the All Blacks squad for the Rugby Championship. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ CHAPTERS 00:04:00 Jeremy Paul pork chops himself 00:08:00 The Wallabies performance against the Lions 00:12:00 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:16:00 Our Combined Lions / Wallabies XV 00:24:20 Should Bundee Aki have started at 12 for the Lions? 00:26:30 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 00:30:32 Our assessment of where the Wallabies are at 00:33:50 Are the Springboks a step up from the Lions?…

All Blacks superstar Israel Dagg joins Jeremy Paul, Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe to break down the second test between the Wallabies and Lions in Melbourne. First on the agenda, we discuss that controversial clear out from Jac Morgan in the lead up to the Lions match winning try to Hugo Keenan. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ Click the link for tickets to the Live Show at The Establishment Sydney on Thursday 31 July! ⁠https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD⁠ CHAPTERS 00:00:10 Should Jac Morgan have been penalised 00:09:30 The major difference in the Wallabies 00:16:43 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:26:00 HSBC Australia's Rugby’s Best Exchange 00:32:00 What changes we'd make to the Wallabies 00:40:00 Justin Marshall joins the show 00:46:00…

Wallabies legend Jeremy Paul & All Blacks great Justin Marshall review the first test between the Wallabies and Lions. Marshy breaks down what went wrong for the Wallabies backline, while JP gives us some insight into where the forwards need to improve. Plus we review the series between the All Blacks and France. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ Click the link for tickets to the Live Show at The Establishment Sydney on Thursday 31 July! ⁠https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD ⁠CHAPTERS 00:00:45 Wallabies v Lions first test review 00:09:00 Did the Wallabies midfield work? 00:12:00 The Wallabies were too deep in the backline 00:13:30 Harvey Norman next gen moment of the week00:16:24 Potential changes to the Wallabies for 2nd test 00:24:16 HSBC Rugby's Best…

All Blacks legend Justin Marshall & World Cup Winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to discuss the Wallabies, All Blacks, Lions & Springboks! JP names his Wallabies 23 for the first test, while Marshy makes some big tweaks to Joe Schmidt's backline. The lads discuss what changes Razor might make for the third test against France and have some strong thoughts on Rassie's latest innovation! This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ Click the link for tickets to the Live Show at The Establishment Sydney on Thursday 31 July! https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/the-good-the-bad-the-rugby-%E2%80%93-live-show/181667?previewId=A6935A80-427F-11F0-B10D-EFE2262313DD CHAPTERS 00:02:20 JOC has made the Wallabies! 00:09:55 Why Marshy thinks JOC should start 00:13:25 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week 00:13:45 The Springboks new innovation 00:15:30 JP names his…

Former Wallaby Jeremy Paul doubles down on French rugby disrespecting the international game. We chat to James O'Connor on his move to Leicester and potential call up to face the Lions. Justin Marshall breaks down the All Blacks performance and gives his thoughts on the French B team. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ CHAPTERS 00:01:30 Marshy and JP on French Rugby 00:10:50 Harvey Norman Next Gen Moment of the Week. 00:12:00 Review of All Blacks v France 00:20:00 Review of Wallabies v Fiji 00:42:00 James O'Connor joins the show 00:54:00 HSBC Australia's ‘Rugby’s Best Exchange' 01:00:00 Previewing the rugby coming up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wallabies scrum half Nic White and former All Black Ryan Crotty join Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul & Andy Rowe for an action packed episode. White talks us through what it was like to face the Lions and how rugby has taken over in Australia. Crotty discussed what it was like to play in the same teams as Ma'a Nonu and Sonny Bill Williams. Plus, the impact Ronan O'Gara had on the Crusaders & All Blacks defence. JP talks ups the Lions tight five, while Marshy lets rip on French rugby. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ CHAPTERS 00:02:00 Playing as a 12 with Ma'a Nonu & Sonny Bill Williams 00:09:30 Ronan O'Gara's impact on Crusaders & All Blacks defence 00:17:00 Jeremy Paul joins the show 00:32:00 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 00:43:20 Wallaby Nic White joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Wallaby Jeremy Paul is back in studio with All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ The Crusaders have claimed another title so we unpick how they won the final against the Chiefs. The Wallabies and The All Blacks have named their squads, so we take a look at who made it and who missed out! Plus, the lads take a close look at The Lions, after their opening loss to Argentina in Dublin! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz CHAPTERS 02:00 Super Rugby final analysis 18:00 James O'Connor missing the Wallabies squad 22:10 The Wallabies squad 27:30 Argentina's win over The Lions! 34:12 HSBC Australia's "Rugby's Best Exchange" 36:04 The All Blacks squad 42:36 Saily advert…

This week Crusaders first five Taha Kemara joins All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallaby James O'Connor and Andy Rowe. This episode is brought to you by HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account. One account. No fees.* Multiple currencies. *T&Cs apply https://www.hsbc.com.au/accounts/offers/campaigns/travel-account/ The lads preview this weekend's final between the Crusaders and Chiefs as well as reviewing both semi finals. We take a look at what went down in the URC and the Premier finals and Marshy is fired up on Dan Coles yellow card! Plus, Mashy caught up with Scott Robertson and has all the latest on the upcoming All Blacks squad! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz Chapters 00:44 HSBC Australia's Everyday Global Account Visa Debit Card 06:48 Taha's injury 17:16 Review of the Crusaders vs Blues 20:20 Review of the Chiefs vs Brumbies semi final 23:38 HSBC Australia's…

This week we're looking at Super Rugby, URC and the Premiership as finals fever hits! All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies Jeremy Paul, James O'Connor discuss the Crusaders v Blues rivalry, Noah Lolesio's red hot form and who they think should be the All Blacks 12. Plus we take a look at the Premiership and URC finals. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz Chapters 03.25 NZR CEO resignation 06.50 James O'Connor's gloves 11.50 Rivez Reihana form 13.21 Why David Havili is so good 23.50 Crusaders v Blues rivalry 26.67 Wallaby world cup winner Jeremy Paul talks Brumbies 32.55 The Premiership final - Leicester v Bath 37.50 James O'Connor on playing for Michael Cheika 43.50 The URC Final predictions 45.50 The sad passing of former All Blacks captain Stu Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallaby & Crusader James O'Connor, former Wallaby Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe discuss the Super Rugby playoffs and the World Club Cup. We also take a look at Richie Mo'unga, who's won yet another title in Japan, and Rabs (James O'Connor) gives his thoughts on what makes him so good! JP (Jeremy Paul) joins us remotely to give his thoughts on the controversy in Canberra and what he thought of the fall out that followed! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz 02:10 World Rugby listens to Marshy 10:20 Richie Mo'ugna wins another title 15:33 Our podcast partner Saily 17:20 James O'Connor's new role at The Crusaders 21:30 Jeremy Paul joins the show to discuss the Brumbies being robbed 32:16 Why Crusaders love finals footy 39:00 Andy Rowe explains how the finals system works 42:30 Chiefs vs Blues preview 46:00 The World Club Cup Learn…

All Blacks great Ali Williams joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to discus his career and life after rugby. We cover the how a shower with his wife lead to the formation of Auckland AFC, how the All Blacks prepared to face the 2005 Lions and the lessons learned from the 2007 Rugby World Cup that led to victory in 2011. Wallaby James O'Conor also joins the show to reminisce about their time in Toulon playing for one of the greatest club sides ever assembled. AND... Ali Williams talks us through THAT cross field kick! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz Chapters 02:56 The Birth of Auckland AFC 05:58 Community Engagement and Cultural Diversity 08:52 The Competitive Landscape of Sports in New Zealand 12:01 Collaboration Between New Zealand and Australia 15:06 Transitioning from Football to Rugby 17:58 Reflections on Competitive Spirit and Team Dynamics 18:29 On-Field…

All Blacks great Grant Fox is in studio immediately following Ryan Fox's recent PGA Tour victory, reflecting on his journey and the pride it brings to his family. The discussion transitions into Fox's early life, his friendship with Martin Crowe, and his rise in the rugby world, highlighting the significance of leadership and teamwork. The conversation further explores the legacy of the Auckland rugby team in the 80s, their dominance, and the cultural importance of the Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand rugby, emphasising the respect and camaraderie among players. We relive some famous moments from Fox's career, including is winning kick against the Lions.Fox also reflects on the adversity encountered on the path to winning the 1987 World Cup, highlighting the evolution of rugby and the athletes who shaped its legacy. He discusses the role of an All Black selector, while Marshy and Fox share hilarious stories their time working with Sir Steve Hansen. Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at…

Rugby legends Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe to cover the Lions squad announcement. The lads discus Maro Itoji as the captaincy choice and the importance of team combinations. Is Henry Pollock over hyped, or could he be a go to key player for coach Andy Farrell? Marshy gets fired up with World Rugby's lack of law changes, and Jeremy Paul reminisces about a fight he was involved with against Ireland. 00:00 Introduction and Banter Among Legends 02:59 Financial Challenges in Rugby Australia05:52The Anzac Test Proposal 08:54 Inspiring Stories from Rugby History 12:09 British and Irish Lions Squad Discussion 14:54 Captaincy and Team Dynamics 18:02 Combining Styles and Strategies in Rugby 21:01 The Importance of Goal Kicking in Rugby 24:25 Strategic Player Selection and Injuries 27:18 Emerging Talents: The Case of Henry Pollock 30:34 The Impact of Law Changes on the Game 36:10 Red Card Controversies and Game Spectacle 43:50 Fight: Jeremy Paul's involvement in the Trevor Brennan v Toutai Kefu fight…

Wallaby's legend Owen Finegan joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to shares his journey from being a young rugby player at Randwick to becoming a World Cup winner with the Wallabies. He reflects on his memorable try in the 1999 World Cup final, the challenges faced by the team leading up to that victory, and the camaraderie that defined their success. He also talks about the infamous Cape Town incident, highlighting the transition from amateurism to professionalism in rugby, and the importance of maintaining a balance between personal life and sportsmanship. The discussion transitions into the Finegan's current role in philanthropy, focusing on childhood cancer research and the importance of raising awareness and funds for better treatments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode World Cup winner Jeremy Paul names his 23 man Wallabies squad to face the Lions in the first test of the 2025 Series. Paul joins All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, Wallabies hopeful James O'Connor and Andy Rowe. O'Connor and Marshall also discus the latest Super Rugby news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen Donald shares his journey from being a young rugby player at Wesley College to becoming a key figure in the 2011 World Cup. He discusses the challenges and experiences of transitioning to professional rugby, the influence of coaches like Ian Foster, and the importance of team bonding through court sessions. The conversation also touches on the unique experience of playing in South Africa and the camaraderie that exists among rugby players, regardless of nationality. Donald reflects on his time at Bath Rugby and the lessons learned throughout his career, emphasising resilience and growth in both sports and life. We reflect on his rugby career, discussing pivotal moments such as his decision to leave New Zealand, the pressures of performance and media scrutiny, his experience during the 2011 World Cup, and his transition into life after rugby, including his ventures in media and business. He also shares insights into the mental health challenges faced by athletes and the impact of public perception on…

Arguably the greatest Wallaby ever John Eales joins his former teammate Jeremy Paul, All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Andy Rowe. We go deep into Eales' career, where he won two Rugby World Cups (one as captain), the Bledisloe Cup & Tri Nations. We also cover the some of the biggest moments within the biggest games he played in, including why he told the referee he was going to walk his team off the field during the Rugby World Cup final & of course, that kick to win the Bledisloe Cup in 2000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wallabies openside flanker Fraser McReight joins the lads for a chat on his way to Reds training. James O'Connor talks us through how he ended up on another players' highlights real, after being stepped cold during the Crusaders win over the Drua. Justin Marshall breaks down the Chiefs and Blues victories, while James talks us through who he thinks is in line to play 10 for the Wallabies against the British & Irish Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phil Kearns, a two-time World Cup winner and Australian Hall of Famer, shares his experiences and insights from his rugby career. The discussion covers his rivalry with New Zealand, early career challenges, the transition from amateur to professional rugby, memorable World Cup moments, and his experiences as captain of the Wallabies. Kearns reflects on the evolution of rugby and the camaraderie among players, providing a unique perspective on the sport's history and culture. The discussion also touches on the current state of Australian rugby, how they won the 2027 RWC hosting rights and why New Zealand and Canberra missed out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former All Blacks coach Brad Mooar joins Justin Marshall, James O'Connor & Andy Rowe. Brad talks us through how he reacted to losing his role as the New Zealand assistant coach, working alongside Gregor Townsend and Finn Russell with Scotland and he gives us his thoughts on Wales rugby! Brad Mooar has been heavily linked with a return to Wales to take over the head coaching role vacated by Warren Gatland, he gives us the honest truth about where he stands on the position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices