Aotearoa Rugby Pod

What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home?

Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that have tested him, the toll criticism has taken and the people who have helped him through his toughest times.

From World Cup pressure to the fallout surrounding Rassie Erasmus’ infamous Lions tour video, Ben opens up about the human side of refereeing that fans rarely get to see.

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The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer?

James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what changed after halftime and ask if the All Blacks produce the same game when they aren’t winning the collisions.

Plus, did Australia really test their aerial defence, Josh Lord’s unseen work and the case for giving Timoci Tavatavanawai an opportunity.

The boys also answer your lineout questions, debate rugby’s hip-drop tackle crackdown, and join Karl Tily for the TAB Match Centre.

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The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1.

From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here!

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The All Blacks still have questions to answer — and could Kyren Taumoefolau provide one of them?

We look at where the athletic Mako and Chiefs winger could fit, what he could offer heading towards the end-of-year tour and the World Cup, and the competition already building for places in the All Blacks back three.

Plus, with the Bledisloe Cup heading to Eden Park, we assess the Wallabies threat, the big selection decisions facing both sides, and what New Zealand still needs to improve after the South Africa series.

A few audio issues meant we had to keep this episode shorter than usual, but there’s plenty more ARP coming this week. Keep an eye out for our live shows and more Bledisloe Cup coverage across the Aotearoa Rugby Pod channels.

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Bryn Hall is heading back to Super Rugby — and in 2027 he’ll be wearing Hurricanes colours.

Bryn explains why the Canes became the right destination, what attracted him to the way they play, and why returning to New Zealand rugby appealed after his time in Japan.

Chapters

(00:00) Bryn Hall is a Hurricane

(00:33) Why Bryn chose the Canes

(01:16) What attracted him to Wellington

(01:35) The Hurricanes coaching group

(02:19) Bryn’s role in the squad

(03:33) Why his body feels ready for Super Rugby

(04:51) When does he start learning the attack?

(05:35) Who Bryn spoke to before signing

(06:31) Moving to Wellington

(07:19) A message for Canes fans

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