The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike: the Test Series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling All Blacks vs Springboks matches, with the deciding third Test in Johannesburg. Australia earned a gritty win in Argentina and international fixtures included a high‑scoring All Blacks match and strong performances in women’s rugby.

Club rugby headlines include the return of the Top 14 with major signings and a Toulouse vs La Rochelle showdown, Pro D2 kicking off, and the NPC delivering upsets — Hawke's Bay leading and Northland winning the Ranfurly Shield. The Currie Cup has reached the playoffs and the Farah Palmer Cup is underway.

Big Mike’s weekend picks: South Africa vs New Zealand Test 3, Toulouse vs La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Hawke’s Bay vs Otago in the NPC.

The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike previews a massive test series as the All Blacks head to South Africa to face the world‑ranked Springboks, and reviews the latest domestic and international results.

Highlights include weekend NPC and Currie Cup upsets, women’s international results, coaching headlines, injury and selection updates, and Big Mike’s picks and predictions for the coming fixtures.

Tune in for a concise wrap of scores, form lines and must‑watch games ahead of a highly anticipated rugby weekend.

Hello from Big Mike Rugby — this episode covers the All Blacks kicking off rugby’s greatest rivalry tour with big wins over the Stormers and Sharks, a tense Australia vs Japan test, an injury worry for the Springboks, standout NPC results and ongoing action in South Africa’s Currie Cup and New Zealand’s Heartland and women’s fixtures.