The Latest from Rugby Direct /podcasts/rugby-direct/rss ¾ÅÒ»ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ 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 Cu Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:06:11 Z en Rugby Direct - Episode 148 /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-148/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-148/ On Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier wrap up the 2024 All Blacks season and hand out some awards from the campaign and get out their red pens and mark the season that was. We dig into the eligibility saga as it continues to rage around New Zealand rugby, ask whether Joe Schmidt will stay in charge of the Wallabies beyond the Lions series and also flag a potential job he could take up if not and give our thoughts on the Sevu Reece saga. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 01:02:28 Z Rugby Direct - Episode 147 /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-147/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-147/ This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (in Turin) and Liam Napier review the All Blacks' 1-point loss to France in Paris and how the defeat changes the complexion of the end of year tour. We also look ahead to the final test of the year against Italy and consider the likely make-up of the 23. We also talk the news of Harry Plummer's impending departure from New Zealand Rugby, the continued noise about a F1/LIV Golf style rugby breakaway tournament and World Rugby Award nominees. Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:30:55 Z Rugby Direct - Episode 146 /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-146/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-146/ This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith in Paris and Liam Napier discuss the All Blacks' win over (now former) world number ones Ireland in Dublin - what it means in both the context of the tour and the year and how they managed to wear down Ireland. We also look ahead to the penultimate test of 2024 against France this weekend and ponder some selection headaches for the selectors. We also wrap up the rest of the weekend in the end of year internationals and dive into the Super Rugby squads revealed today - the big surprises and transfers. Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:13 Z Rugby Direct - Episode 145 /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-145/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-145/ This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith in Dublin is joined by Liam Napier to reflect on the All Blacks' tight win over England at Twickenham and we break down the performance - the good and the bad. We also look ahead to Ireland and the remainder of this weekend's test matches as the end of year internationals ramp up. LISTEN ABOVE Tue, 05 Nov 2024 04:06:30 Z