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Aotearoa Rugby Pod

How isn’t this a HEADBUTT?! Rugby fans are confused

Mon, 13 Apr 2026

Did Highlander Henry Bell get headbutted by Nick Frost … and still get penalised?


A controversial Super Rugby moment has rugby fans split, after the tackler saw yellow and it's not the first time!


So was this the right call — or does rugby has a problem?


The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks it down, as well as asking if the Canes can be stopped and whether Damian McKenzie is in the Chiefs' top five players of all time.


Follow @aotearoarugbypodoffical channels for more breakdowns on the biggest talking points in world rugby.


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SHORT: Why the All Blacks’ South Africa Tour Could Be Brutal

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

In August, the All Blacks heading back into one of rugby’s toughest challenges - a full tour of South Africa.


But this isn’t just about Test matches, for the first time in decades, New Zealand will face the unique grind of touring:

  • Midweek matches
  • Travel and squad rotation
  • Adapting to South African conditions
  • Managing physical and mental fatigue


So do the modern All Blacks actually have the know-how to handle it?


We break down what makes South Africa tours so difficult, why history matters, and whether this current group is ready for the challenge.


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#AllBlacks #Springboks #RugbyPodcast #NZRugby #SouthAfricaTour #RugbyDebate #AotearoaRugbyPod


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SHORT: Is Codie Taylor the next All Blacks Captain?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Could Codie Taylor be the next All Blacks captain?


We deep dive into what makes Taylor such a great player, leader and team mate, then ask whether he's the man for the job


It’s one of the biggest off-field questions in New Zealand rugby right now — and we want your take. Email us on ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz


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#AllBlacks #CodieTaylor #RugbyPodcast #NZRugby #CaptaincyDebate #RugbyUnion #AotearoaRugbyPod


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The Fainga’anuku debate: Where Does He Fit for the All Blacks?

Mon, 06 Apr 2026

Where should Leicester Fainga’anuku fit in the All Blacks?


It’s one of the most fascinating selection questions right now — and there’s no obvious answer.


We also dive into your suggestions for All Blacks bolters/moneyball players from last week's episode, plus talk Samipeni Finau's epic showing for the Chiefs.


📺 Full episodes and clips on YouTube, where you can enter the draw for six seats for the Blues v Highlanders on April 17, thanks to Barfoot and Thompson


#AllBlacks #RugbyPodcast #NZRugby #LeicesterFaingaanuku #RugbyDebate #SuperRugby #AotearoaRugbyPod


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Exclusive: Mike Blair on taking over All Blacks Attack

Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Scotsman Mike Blair is the man Dave Rennie has tasked with rebuilding what used to be the most feared attack in world rugby — the All Blacks.


In this exclusive Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, the former Scotland captain opens up on how Mike Blair got the call from Dave Rennie, why Rennie trusts him with the All Blacks attack, and the pressure that comes with taking over such a famous rugby identity.


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