Aotearoa Rugby Pod

This isn’t just about rugby — it’s about raising better young people.

New Zealand Under 20s and pathways coach Kane Jury joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod to explain how NZ develops its young athletes — and why parents and coaches play such a critical role in that journey.

From preparing for the Rugby Championship and World Championship to teaching life skills off the field, Jury shares why success at the highest level starts long before professional rugby.

This is a must-watch for anyone involved in youth sport.

In this episode:
Why coaching the person matters as much as the player
What parents get right — and wrong — in youth sport
How NZ aligns schools, U20s and the All Blacks
Preparing young athletes for pressure and setbacks

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Leicester Fainga’anuku’s man of the match performance for the Crusaders at open side has everyone talking. But is it the best way to use the hybrid centre/winger?

He’s an elite player but will it work for the Crusaders against elite Super Rugby opposition, never mind the All Blacks versus the Springboks?

This is less about the player, and more about whether the role stacks up under pressure.

We also talk Super Round, whether the losers of Golden Point get ripped off on the table and the Black Ferns' first title under Whitney Hansen.
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Caleb Tangitau and Anton Segner are two names building serious hype.

We break down their form and skillsets, then break down the problems with the Blues defence and the Crusaders.

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Rugby is evolving — on the field, in the stadium and how fans experience the game.

In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley explains how the sport is taking its next step — from faster, more engaging play to a match day experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes.

We get into:
Evolution of the on-field product
The shift towards a bigger in-stadium experience
Why rugby needs to think differently about entertainment
And how fans play a role in what comes next
The latest on Moana Pasifika's future

Rugby’s core is strong — but the next level is about how everything around it continues to grow.

What would you add to take rugby to the next level?

Email your ideas to [email protected] — we’ll take the best ones forward to the powers that be.
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Moana Pasifika is searching for new financial backing — and it could have major implications for Super Rugby.

If they can’t secure support, what does that mean for the number of teams, the competition format, and the future of Pacific rugby in the professional game?

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down why this moment matters, and why the ripple effects could be felt across the entire competition.

Later this week, we speak with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to get answers from inside the game.
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