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Rugby Direct

Rugby Direct

By: Newstalk ZB
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Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world.

Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cup, or just what's going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby.

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Episodes
  • Rugby Direct: Episode 213

    Rugby Direct: Episode 213
    Mar 26 2026

    On today’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and producer Mark Kelly break down the newly released 2026 NPC schedule.

    The duo also preview Round 7 of Super Rugby Pacific, before Elliott sits down with Blues fullback Peyton Spencer for an in‑depth chat.

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    25 mins
  • Rugby Direct: Episode 212

    Rugby Direct: Episode 212
    Mar 23 2026

    On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier return for an emergency episode breaking down the major news out of New Zealand Rugby.

    They discuss the newly unveiled coaching team of All Blacks coach Dave Rennie, which features All Blacks great and current Moana Pasifika coach Tana Umaga, and Jason Ryan as the only member carried over from Scott Robertson’s tenure.

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    11 mins
  • Rugby Direct: Episode 211

    Rugby Direct: Episode 211
    Mar 23 2026

    On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley discuss how the cream is rising to the top of Super Rugby Pacific.

    With two months still to play, they debate whether any teams outside the top six can mount a genuine challenge, before reviewing all the action from Round Six.

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    36 mins
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