The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand by Folding Pocket
Folding Pocket
The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the biggest podcast in the world just got bigger. All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, World Cup winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul, Wallabies superstar James OcConnor and kiwi podcaster Andy Rowe Team Up for GB&R ANZ, bringing you the latest rugby news, stories and much more from down under.
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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) ⸻ Chapters 01:45 – Back on air + Brumbies banter 03:05 – Brumbies beat Crusaders in Christchurch (26-year drought) 07:15 – What went wrong for the Crusaders (tactics + fatigue) 12:20 – Brumbies DNA: early-2000s style + discipline 14:00 – Razor: how it unfolded + why it hit hard 17:15 – JP’s leaked team story: “why is the team in the press?” 20:55 – Can squads fix this internally? Players vs coaches responsibility 25:10 – Succession planning: who replaces Razor (and why it’s hard) 27:30 – “No warm-ups”: the next AB coach reality 29:45 – South Africa tour: toughest job in rugby 34:50 – Six Nations: England’s slide + Ireland statement 36:45 – “What happened to England’s defence?” 38:20 – Borthwick debate: pressure building? 41:00 – France flying + why they look a level above 47:10 – Wallabies watch: Angus Crichton + squad build 49:00 – Wingers are back: Tungitau & Jorgensen 50:40 – Wrap + sponsor callout Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Previous episodes
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69 - RAZOR'S Exit Explained: Is BORTHWICK Now Under Pressure? Tue, 24 Feb 2026
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67 - Kolbe Snubbed from World XV?! Argentina–England Chaos & Should Red Cards Be Scrapped? Tue, 25 Nov 2025
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66 - All Blacks No Longer World Class? Are England Springbok’s Biggest Threat?! Tue, 18 Nov 2025
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65 - France Lose to 14 Boks, McKenzie’s Miracle & Wallabies Reinforcements Tue, 11 Nov 2025
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64 - Tadhg Beirne Red Card SHOCKER! France & Springboks Bad Blood Explained & More! Tue, 04 Nov 2025
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63 - Is the Northern Hemisphere Ready for the South?! Wed, 29 Oct 2025
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62 - The Future of The Rugby Championship & Rassie's BIG night out! Tue, 07 Oct 2025
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61 - Greatest Boks Performance EVER?! Wallabies Referee Debate & More! Tue, 30 Sep 2025
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60 - Are The Wallabies About to WIN the Bledisloe?! Tue, 23 Sep 2025
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59 - Boks Humiliate the All Blacks! “What Was Said at Half Time?!” Tue, 16 Sep 2025
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58 - ABs vs Boks Referee Controversy RAGES! James O'Connor on His Bledisloe Cup Chances & More! Tue, 09 Sep 2025
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57 - Springboks or Lions: Who’s Tougher? Our Wallabies-Lions XV & All Blacks Squad Reaction! Tue, 05 Aug 2025
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56 - Debating THAT clean out! Israel Dagg "Gutted" by Wallabies Loss & Game 3 Preview Tue, 29 Jul 2025
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55 - Our Wallabies Gameplan To BEAT the Lions & Why the All Blacks are “Underwhelming” Tue, 22 Jul 2025
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54 - Pollock to Start?! Our Wallabies 23 Picks & Lions Centres Clash: Scots vs. Irish Tue, 15 Jul 2025
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53 - JP BLOWS UP at French Rugby! JOC on Potential Lions Call-Up & Signing with Leicester Tue, 08 Jul 2025
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52 - Nic White on Lions MANIA in Perth! Marshy Rips France & Crotty on O'Gara's ABs Impact Tue, 01 Jul 2025
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51 - Should Wallabies FEAR Lions?! All Blacks Squad Reaction & More! Tue, 24 Jun 2025
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50 - Scott Barrett = Rugby’s LeBron?! Super Rugby Finals PREVIEW ft. JOC & Taha Kemara Tue, 17 Jun 2025
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49 - Global Rugby Finals MADNESS! JOC preps for Blues Showdown, URC & Prem Predictions Tue, 10 Jun 2025
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48 - 2028 Club World Cup REVEALED: Who Actually Wins It?! Tue, 03 Jun 2025
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47 - Ali Williams: Rugby Icon to Football Boss - The Full Story Tue, 27 May 2025
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46 - Grant Fox Pops CHAMPAGNE for Ryan Fox's PGA Win & Gets Candid on the All Blacks Tue, 20 May 2025
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45 - DEBATE: Lions Squad Picks, Henry Pollock Hype & Red Cards RUINING Test Matches? Tue, 13 May 2025
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44 - Owen Finegan on His Iconic RWC Try, Haka Controversy & Wild SA Afterparty Tue, 06 May 2025
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43 - Jeremy Paul's Wallabies Lineup to SMASH the Lions? James O'Connor REACTS Tue, 29 Apr 2025
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42 - Stephen Donald: From All Blacks Outcast & Public Abuse to World Cup Hero Tue, 22 Apr 2025
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41 - John Eales on the All Black Who Helped Him Kick, Bledisloe & World Cup Glory Tue, 15 Apr 2025
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40 - James O’Connor Picks Next Wallabies #10, Fraser McReight’s Lions Predictions & More! Tue, 08 Apr 2025
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39 - Phil Kearns on TWO Rugby World Cups & Securing RWC 2027 for Australia. Tue, 01 Apr 2025
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38 - Behind the Scenes of the All Blacks, Scotland & Wales Rugby - Brad Mooar takes us inside! Tue, 25 Mar 2025
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37 - Taniela Tupou on WORST Props to Play Against & Viral ‘Tongan Thor’ Highlights Tue, 18 Mar 2025
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36 - Most INTENSE Test Ever? Will Jordan on Ireland Quarterfinal at 2023 Rugby World Cup Wed, 12 Mar 2025
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35 - Aaron Mauger on Controversial Lions Tour, Dan Carter vs. Andrew Mehrtens & More! Tue, 04 Mar 2025
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34 - “He’s Ma’a Nonu on Steroids!” - Justin Marshall & James O’Connor UNPACK Super Rugby & Six Nations Tue, 25 Feb 2025
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33 - James O’Connor is a CRUSADER! Damian McKenzie Match Up & The Issue with ‘Hybrid’ Players Wed, 19 Feb 2025
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32 - The Wallabies Are Back, and so is the legend Jeremy Paul Tue, 03 Dec 2024
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31 - Springbok Captain John Smit - Lifting the World Cup and Nelson Mandela Tue, 26 Nov 2024
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30 - George Gregan Weighs in on Antoine Dupont & Joseph Suaalii, Wallabies' Grand Slam & BEST NRL Converts Tue, 19 Nov 2024
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29 - Sean Fitzpatrick - “The Aussie Grand Slam is ON!” & NZ’s DARKEST DAYS Wed, 13 Nov 2024
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28 - Zinzan Brooke: Drop Goals, Rugby League Contracts & New Moves Tue, 05 Nov 2024
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27 - Northern Tour: Can the All Blacks beat England at Home? Is Joseph Sua'ali'i Australia's Saviour?! Wed, 30 Oct 2024
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26 - ALL BLACKS Manager Darren Shand, Marshy Gets Dropped & JP is kicked out of Buckingham Palace! Tue, 08 Oct 2024
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25 - The Rugby Championship 1st XV, Fraser McReight the BEST 7 in the World? Best Streaker Stories & More! Tue, 01 Oct 2024
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24 - Andrew Mehrtens on Controversies in South Africa, 1995 Rugby World Cup & Meeting Dan Carter Tue, 24 Sep 2024
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23 - Justin Harrison ROASTS Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul, Best Bledisloe Scraps & 2003 World Cup Final Tue, 17 Sep 2024
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22 - Is Cheslin Kolbe the Best in the World?! Marshy’s Lineup Changes for Razor & Wallabies' Brutal Loss Tue, 10 Sep 2024
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21 - Big Excitement about the All Blacks and Wallabies & Should there be a ‘Captain’s Challenge' in Rugby? Tue, 03 Sep 2024
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20 - Leon Macdonald’s Shock Exit from the All Blacks, Why the Wallabies are Struggling & More! Tue, 27 Aug 2024
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19 - Christian Cullen shares WILD stories from his record-breaking All Blacks career! Tue, 20 Aug 2024