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  • Do the Refs Actually Know the Laws? Breaking Down Super Rugby Round 12

    Do the Refs Actually Know the Laws? Breaking Down Super Rugby Round 12
    2026/05/05
    Martin Devlin and "Jeff the Ref" tackle a weekend of absolute chaos on the grass. We break down the shockers from the Hurricanes and Crusaders clash, from forward passes that weren't called to officials who seemingly forgot the 2026 lineout laws. Plus, Jeff opens up about the dangerous trap of "balancing the ledger" and why coward hits on try-scorers need to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Rugby in Crisis? Why 11 Top NZ Players are Quitting Super Rugby

    Rugby in Crisis? Why 11 Top NZ Players are Quitting Super Rugby
    2026/05/05
    The trickle has become a river. Martin Devlin, John Day, and Mark Watson dive into the massive talent drain hitting New Zealand rugby, with 11 big names already signed away. We ask the hard questions: Has the All Black jersey lost its value? Should we start selecting from overseas? Plus, we tackle the "negative narrative" claims from NZ Rugby and why Super Rugby is struggling to keep us awake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Crusaders Robbed? Round 12 Super Rugby Breakdown with Tony Johnson

    Crusaders Robbed? Round 12 Super Rugby Breakdown with Tony Johnson
    2026/05/04
    We’re breaking down a massive Round 12 where the Crusaders might have every right to feel aggrieved over a shocker of a forward pass. Tony Johnson joins us to look at the Hurricanes’ grit, the Blues' second-half surges, and why the Brumbies’ defense has completely fallen off a cliff. We ask the big question: in a competition where anyone can beat anyone, who actually has what it takes for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 分
  • The Hurricanes Are In Control... Or are they? | Marty's Sermon

    The Hurricanes Are In Control... Or are they? | Marty's Sermon
    2026/05/04
    Let’s be honest, we all saw it coming — or in the case of that Crusaders try, we all saw the forward pass that the TMO somehow missed. Martin breaks down six key takeaways from Super Rugby Round 12, from the Hurricanes sitting in the box seat to the "round robin of pain" ahead for the top Kiwi sides. We look at why the Waratahs are underdelivering again and if Auckland really has a shot at hosting the Super Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Super Rugby Is NOT Dead, Lachlan signs off | Mailbag

    Super Rugby Is NOT Dead, Lachlan signs off | Mailbag
    2026/05/01
    It’s an emotional final mailbag as we bid farewell to Lachlan Waugh before he heads off to Sky. We dive into the massive success of the Christchurch Super Round, debate whether Ardie Savea can captain the All Blacks from the bench, and tackle the "naff" state of halftime entertainment. Plus, we explore the retro jersey trend and why Athletic Park’s urinals are a smell you never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 分
  • Sir Steve Hansen: How The All Blacks Can Topple Springboks In 2026

    Sir Steve Hansen: How The All Blacks Can Topple Springboks In 2026
    2026/04/30
    Sir Steve Hansen is back with Martin, and as always, there is no soft serve here. From Christchurch’s new stadium buzz to the All Blacks’ future, this is a proper state-of-the-game chat. We get into Super Rugby standards, New Zealand’s player pathways, the lure of the All Blacks jersey, offshore eligibility, Dave Rennie’s coaching group, and why Hansen still believes this country has the talent to get back to the top. And yes, South Africa come up. Hansen’s view? They are brilliant, they are number one, but they are absolutely beatable. Which is handy, because staying grumpy about not being number one feels like a very Kiwi place to start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 分
  • Te Kaha Stadium: Inside Christchurch’s New Sporting Home

    Te Kaha Stadium: Inside Christchurch’s New Sporting Home
    2026/04/30
    After 15 years of waiting, planning, debating and building, Christchurch finally has its new stadium, and Marty is right in the thick of it. Martin Devlin talks with Chris Paterson and former Wallaby Al Baxter from Populous, the architecture firm behind Te Kaha, about what it takes to design a stadium that feels big, close, loud and properly special. They discuss the emotional weight of the project, Christchurch’s post-earthquake journey, and why this venue is about far more than rugby. From the engineering challenge of a roof in a heavy seismic zone to the dream of creating a “factory of memories", this is a look inside a building designed for sport, concerts, community and a fair bit of noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    10 分
  • Super Rugby With Jeff The Ref: Head Contact, Spider Cam And A Wild Try

    Super Rugby With Jeff The Ref: Head Contact, Spider Cam And A Wild Try
    2026/04/29
    Ever watched a game and thought, “how on earth is that the rule?” Yeah, same. That’s where Jeff the Ref comes in. This week, Jeff McGregor joins us to break down some of the biggest refereeing moments from Super Rugby, including head contact calls, obstruction, a spider cam intervention, and one of the strangest tries you’ll see all season. We get into the grey areas around shoulder-first tackles, why some calls feel inconsistent, and how much referees can realistically process in real time. Plus, there’s a proper deep dive into grounding the ball, and why something that looks wrong can still be technically right. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 分