The Champagne Rugby Pod
The Champagne Rugby Pod
Rugby doesn’t taste the same unless it’s Champagne Rugby! Comedian and commentator Tony Lyall hosts The Alternative Commentary Collective's weekly Champagne Rugby Pod along with a myriad of guests and will give you everything you need to know from the stands, on the field and in the commentary box when it comes to RUGBA! Brought to you by MAXRaft! The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.Social links:
"It's Time To Bin Quarter Finals"
James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the fellas reveal the plans for the All Blacks this year as Razor has five selectors to make sure they get the job done (0:00), then review the one-sided Quarter Finals (14:35) before finally previewing …
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"Bring On The Quarters!"
James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the guys review the final round of Super Rugby, discuss the impending issue of the team count in the competition and why a new format is desperately needed... Plus, their 'Hunch Of The Week' thanks to …
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"Betting On Three Hookers"
ACC Head G Lane joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod. In this episode, Auckland Council may have selected its two preferred stadium options and ones on top of a train station (0:00), the fellas wrap the Weekend That Was including an apology for their passionate words d…
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"Run It Straight!"
ACC Head G Lane joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this episode, the guys let their true feelings come out about Beauden possibly returning to the Blues this season (0:00) before asking the tough question, should 'Run It Straight' be allowed back in schools? Then …
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"Bonding With Open Side Flankers"
James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! On this week's episode, the fellas farewell All Blacks Captain Sam Cane (11:50) then review the big games of the round as the Landers finally get one over the Crusaders (25:17) and finish up by contemplating if more afte…
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"Blowouts"
James McOnie joins ACC Head G Lane for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this week's episode, the guys attack the big issues asking why there are so many blowouts (0:00), wrap up the weekend that was as the Crusaders go down again (7:14) and round it off with some advice for David Hav…
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"Win Laura Drew"
James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this week's episode, the fellas discuss all the hype around the new vintage jerseys in Super Rugby (0:00), how incredible the Blues & Reds game was featuring a Caleb Clarkedashion winning play (18:01) and a wrap of al…
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"Soggy Biscuit Out Of Horse's Mouth..."
Tony Lyall joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this week's episode, the fellas discuss if this is complete rock bottom for the Crusaders and their fans (0:00), what the Hurricanes should do to avoid any more injuries ahead of the playoffs (14:35) and why don't we …
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"Hot Mics & F Bombs"
ACC Head G Lane joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this week's episode, the fellas give an insight into what Jordie Barrett can expect after signing for Leinster (0:00), TJ Perenara joins Julian Savea as the joint top scorer of Super Rugby (19:31) and the top iss…
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"Caleb Clarkedashion"
Jame McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod! In this week's episode, the fellas discuss the best rugby atmosphere they've experienced, how Caleb Clarke doesn't like his nickname bestowed upon him and wrap up the weekend that was! Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.
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