Rugby Direct - Episode 122
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier break down the news around Sam Cane's departure from New Zealand Rugby after this year and who leads the race to be both captain and openside flanker for the All Blacks in 2024. We dig into the weekend that was in Super Rugby, with the Blues…
Rugby Direct - Episode 121
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier run through the reaction from their interview with Chris Lendrum, specifically the desire to bring Richie Mo'unga back to new Zealand Rugby sooner rather than later. We dig into the Blues going top of the ladder after denying the Hurricanes …
Rugby Direct - Episode 120
On a special edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier catch up with New Zealand Rugby's general manager - professional rugby and performance Chris Lendrum, canvassing a range of rugby topics. We delve into how his job has changed over time, sabbaticals and whether contracting is work…
Rugby Direct - Episode 119
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the latest in Super Rugby as the Hurricanes bounce back, the Blues find their way late against the Rebels and the Crusaders sink again, this time to the Reds. We also dig into talk of the Qataris investing into rugby's new Nations Cup and ponder …
Rugby Direct - Episode 118
On Rugby Direct this week, Elliott and Liam debate whether the Hurricanes are still the Super Rugby favourites after their loss to the Brumbies, or whether the Blues now have claims to that title. The Crusaders are back... or so Elliott claims, while we dive in-depth to talk about the Highlanders …
Rugby Direct - Episode 117
This week on Rugby Direct, we review the round that was in Super Rugby as the Hurricanes and Blues continue to soar and the Crusaders and Highlanders flop towards the bottom of the ladder after heavy defeats. Liam and Elliott put their selection hats on and pick 33-man All Blacks squads for the Ju…
Rugby Direct - Episode 116
On the latest episode, Elliott and Liam ask... can anyone stop the Hurricanes this year? They review their win over the Chiefs as well as the other sometimes confounding results of week eight of Super Rugby Pacific. We also dive into the Super Rugby Aupiki final and ask about the future of the com…
Rugby Direct - Episode 115
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam review big wins for the Blues and Chiefs in Super Rugby Pacific, discuss the impending departures of Fergus Burky and possibly Josh Moorby and hail the success of the All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens after winning the prestigious Hong Kong Sevens.…
Rugby Direct - Episode 114
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss the big breaking news that former All Blacks scrum doctor Mike Cron is joining Joe Schmidt's Wallabies coach and ask whether NZ Rugby should be worried. We dig into Cam Roigard's likely lengthy sidelining through a knee injury and ask whether the…
Rugby Direct - Episode 113
This week on Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into round five of Super Rugby Pacific as the Hurricanes continue to surge, the Chiefs and Blues bank important wins and the Crusaders continue to crumble. All Blacks legend Jeff Wilson also stops by for a chat to review the opening mon…