the.rugby.gods_podcast: Recent Episodes
John Keenan
An independent rugby podcast focused on Super Rugby, Internationals and New Zealand Provincial.
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John takes a look through the New Zealand Super Rugby squads for 2022.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2021%E2%80%9322_Super_Rugby_transfers_(New_Zealand)
A review of weeks two (Nov. 13-14) and three (Nov. 20-21) of the November Internationals.
Apologies for the late podcast - John was sick over the weekend of week three.
https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/rankings/mru
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_July_rugby_union_tests
Saturday:
Italy v Argentina, Scotland v South Africa
Ireland v New Zealand
Portugal v Japan
England v Australia
Sunday:
France v Georgia
Wales v Fiji
For my score margins, listen to the podcast. Cheers.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-all-blacks-v-ireland-dublin/
Saturday:
Ireland v Japan, Italy v New Zealand
Spain v Fiji, Portugal v Canada
England v Tonga
Wales v South Africa
France v Argentina
Sunday:
Romania v Uruguay
Scotland v Australia
For my score margins, listen to the podcast. Cheers.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-named-for-italy-test-2/
South Africa v New Zealand TRC Rd.6 ... Forgive me I was so wrong!!
Sean Wainui - RIP.
New Zealand Provincial - the NPC ... I have no idea how to explain this!
https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/
https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-standings/
All Blacks Northern Tour 2021 v USA (104-14) v Wales (All Blacks +15).
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/126814151/all-blacks-on-tour-why-depleted-wales-will-still-provide-a-test-in-areas-springboks-exposed
Update:
https://www.allblacks.com/news/test-preview-all-blacks-v-wales-cardiff/
John reads through two articles, the first is an update on the NZ Provincial NPC, the second is a coach’s journey from Super Rugby to the MLR.
Also, a quick preview of The Rugby Championship Rd.3: New Zealand v Argentina, Australia v South Africa from the Gold Coast.
NZ Provincial NPC:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300404721/rugby-powerhouses-waikato-and-canterbury-to-clash-in-rejigged-npc-draw-minus-auckland-teams
MLR Article:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/300402482/from-the-penthouse-to-the-shouse-former-crusaders-fitness-coach-on-us-rugby
John reads through an article on the new competition - Super Rugby Pacific, and gives some thoughts on it as well as a quick preview of Bledisloe 3 / The Rugby Championship Rd.2 Australia v New Zealand from Perth.
Super Rugby Pacific:
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300394893/nz-rugby-and-rugby-australia-confirm-super-rugby-pacific-for-2022-and-a-new-partnership
Australia v New Zealand: Bledisloe 3
https://www.allblacks.com/news/preview-all-blacks-v-australia-third-test-perth/
John reviews Rd.1 of the Bunnings NPC and then reads through a season preview article.
https://www.provincial.rugby/news/season-preview-bunnings-npc/
https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-fixtures/
https://www.provincial.rugby/bunnings-npc/bunnings-npc-standings/
- Week 3 Predictions:
Samoa +18 v Tonga
New Zealand +65 v Fiji
Australia v France +3
Wales +4 v Argentina
- All Blacks v Fiji 2nd Test:
https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-team-named-for-hamilton-steinlager-series-test-against-fiji/
- Week 2 Predictions:
South Africa v Georgia - postponed
Samoa +10 v Tonga
New Zealand +70 v Fiji
Wales +10 v Argentina
England +65 v Canada
Romania v Scotland - postponed
Ireland +20 v USA
Australia +10 v France
- All Blacks v Fiji 1st Test:
https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-team-named-for-steinlager-series-test-against-fiji/
Some of the major club rugby champions for the first half of the year to the end of June 2021.
In the future, could we see a ‘World Club Top 8 Championship‘ in July?
- East
Japan - Suntory 26 v 31 Panasonic
Australia - Reds 19 v 16 Brumbies
New Zealand - Crusaders 24 v 13 Chiefs
SR Trans-Tasman - Blues 23 v 15 Highlanders
Panasonic, Reds, Crusaders & Blues
- West
England - Exeter 38 v 40 Harlequins
France - Toulouse 18 v 8 La Rochelle
Europe - Toulouse 22 v 17 La Rochelle
The Rainbow Cup - Benetton 35 v 8 Bulls
Harlequins, Toulouse, La Rochelle & Benetton
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.5
Friday:
Hurricanes (W) v Reds
Brumbies v Highlanders (W)
Saturday:
Rebels v Crusaders (W)
Blues (W) v Force
Waratahs v Chiefs (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/match-reports/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Final (predictions)
BLU v HIG (Highlanders +9)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/broadcast-guide/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.4
Friday:
Crusaders (W) v Force
Reds v Blues (W)
Saturday:
Highlanders (W) v Waratahs
Brumbies (W) v Hurricanes
Sunday:
Chiefs (W) v Rebels
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/match-reports/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.5 (predictions)
HUR v RED (Hurricanes +10)
BRU v HIG (Brumbies +5)
REB v CRU (Crusaders +25)
BLU v FOR (Blues +20)
WAR v CHI (Chiefs +30)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/broadcast-guide/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.3
Friday:
Hurricanes (W) v Force
Saturday:
Waratahs v Crusaders (W)
Blues (W) v Brumbies
Reds (W) v Chiefs
Sunday:
Highlanders (W) v Rebels
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/match-reports/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.4 (predictions)
CRU v FOR (Crusaders +10)
RED v BLU (Reds +5)
HIG v WAR (Highlanders +25)
BRU v HUR (Hurricanes +3)
CHI v REB (Chiefs +18)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/broadcast-guide/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.2
Friday:
Hurricanes (W) v Rebels
Force v Highlanders (W)
Saturday:
Blues (W) v Waratahs
Chiefs (W) v Brumbies
Reds v Crusaders (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/match-reports/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.3 (predictions)
HUR v FOR (Hurricanes +20)
WAR v CRU (Crusaders +30)
BLU v BRU (Blues +7)
RED v CHI (Reds +5)
HIG v REB (Highlanders +12)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/broadcast-guide/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
- Japanese Top League
Final, Sun. May. 23:
Suntory v Panasonic
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Major League Rugby
Western Conference: 1. Los Angeles, 2. Austin
Eastern Conference: 1. Atlanta, 2. New York
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.1
Friday:
Highlanders (W) v Reds
Waratahs v Hurricanes (W)
Saturday:
Crusaders (W) v Brumbies
Rebels v Blues (W)
Force v Chiefs (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/match-reports/
- Super Rugby Trans Tasman Rd.2 (predictions)
HUR v REB (Hurricanes +25)
FOR v HIG (Highlanders +5)
BLU v WAR (Blues +30)
CHI v BRU (Brumbies +2)
RED v CRU (Crusaders +2)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/match-centre/broadcast-guide/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
- Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Major League Rugby
Western Conference: 1. Los Angeles, 2. Utah
Eastern Conference: 1. New Orleans, 2. New York
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Final
Crusaders (W) v Chiefs
https://www.allblacks.com/news/crusaders-bank-another-super-rugby-title/
- Super Rugby AU Final
Reds (W) v Brumbies
https://www.allblacks.com/news/oconnor-in-clutch-for-reds/
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Saturday:
Super Rugby Aotearoa Final:
- CRU v CHI (Crusaders +10)
Super Rugby AU Final:
- RED v BRU (Reds +7)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
- Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Major League Rugby
Western Conference: 1. Los Angeles, 2. Austin
Eastern Conference: 1. New York, 2. New Orleans
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.10
Hurricanes (W) v Highlanders
https://www.allblacks.com/news/hurricanes-finish-their-campaign-on-a-high/
Blues (W) v Chiefs
https://www.allblacks.com/news/blues-end-campaign-with/
- Super Rugby AU Semi Final
Brumbies (W) v Force
https://www.allblacks.com/news/brumbies-win-grind-to-reach-final/
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
- HUR v HIG (Highlanders +8)
Saturday:
- BLU v CHI (Blues +14)
Super Rugby AU Semi Final:
- BRU v FOR (Brumbies +7)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
- Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Major League Rugby
Western Conference: 1. Los Angeles, 2. Austin
Eastern Conference: 1. Toronto, 2. Atlanta
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.9
Chiefs (W) v Hurricanes
https://www.allblacks.com/news/damian-mckenzie-does-it-again-for-the-chiefs-in-hamilton/
Crusaders (W) v Blues
https://www.allblacks.com/news/crusaders-crush-blues-book-place-in-the-final-2/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.10
Force (W) v Reds, Waratahs v Rebels (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
-
CHI v HUR (Hurricanes +5)
-
FOR v RED (Reds +14)
Saturday:
- WAR v REB (Rebels +8)
Sunday:
- CRU v BLU (Crusaders +12)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John reads through an article and gives some of his opinions on it from ‘The XV.’
- https://www.thexv.rugby/2021/04/18/pacific-pathway/
Author: Gregor Paul.
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- https://www.thexv.rugby/about-us/
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John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
- Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Major League Rugby
Western Conference: 1. Los Angeles, 2. Austin
Eastern Conference: 1. New York, 2. New Orleans
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.8
Highlanders (W) v Blues
https://www.allblacks.com/news/highlanders-keep-final-hopes-alive/
Chiefs (W) v Crusaders
https://www.allblacks.com/news/chiefs-stun-crusaders-win-fourth-in-a-row/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.9
Force (W) v Waratahs, Rebels v Brumbies (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
- HIG v BLU (Blues)
Saturday:
-
CHI v CRU (Chiefs)
-
FOR v WAR (Force)
Sunday:
- REB v BRU (Rebels)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Major League Rugby
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.7
Highlanders v Chiefs (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/golden-point-thriller-in-dunedin/
Hurricanes v Crusaders (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/havili-the-hero-in-crusaders-golden-point-victory/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.8
Rebels v Force (W), Reds (W) v Brumbies
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
- REB v FOR (Rebels +10)
Saturday:
-
HIG v CHI (Highlanders +3)
-
RED v BRU (Reds +4)
Sunday:
- HUR v CRU (Crusaders +15)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Japan and North America.
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Major League Rugby
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.6
Crusaders v Highlanders (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/highlanders-pull-off-massive-upset-in-christchurch/
Blues (W) v Hurricanes
https://www.allblacks.com/news/blues-get-the-job-done-at-eden-park/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.7
Waratahs v Brumbies (W), Rebels v Reds (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
-
CRU v HIG (Crusaders +19)
-
WAR v BRU (Brumbies +21)
Saturday:
-
BLU v HUR (Hurricanes +2)
-
REB v RED (Reds +5)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Europe, Japan and North America.
Six Nations
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Major League Rugby
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.5
Highlanders v Hurricanes (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/barrett-smashes-record-as-hurricanes-defeat-highlanders-2/
Chiefs (W) v Blues
https://www.allblacks.com/news/gallagher-chiefs-win-absolute-thriller-in-hamilton/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.6
Brumbies (W) v Force, Waratahs v Reds (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Europe, Japan and North America.
Six Nations: FRA v SCO, France +9
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Japanese Top League Rd.5
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Major League Rugby Rd.2
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
John gives some thoughts on the Super Rugby games this weekend.
Friday:
-
HIG v HUR (Hurricanes +5)
-
BRU v FOR (Brumbies +14)
Saturday:
-
CHI v BLU (Blues +5)
-
WAR v RED (Reds +14)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
John looks around the professional rugby world in Europe, Japan and North America.
Six Nations
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Major League Rugby
https://www.majorleague.rugby/schedules/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.4
Hurricanes v Chiefs (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/chiefs-break-drought-in-stunning-style/
Blues v Crusaders (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/crusaders-simply-too-good-for-blues/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.5
Rebels (W) v Waratahs, Reds (W) v Force
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some quick thoughts on the games this weekend:
REB v WAR (Rebels +9)
HUR v CHI (Hurricanes +5)
RED v FOR (Reds +11)
BLU v CRU (Blues +5)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
Six Nations ‘21, Rd.5 (Update)
Picks: Scotland +25, Ireland +3, France +8
John looks around the professional rugby world in Europe and Japan.
Six Nations
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.3
Crusaders (W) v Chiefs
https://www.allblacks.com/news/crusaders-turn-it-on-against-luckless-chiefs/
Blues (W) v Highlanders
https://www.allblacks.com/news/blues-primed-for-crusaders-litmus-test/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.4
Force v Rebels (W), Brumbies v Reds (W)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
John gives some quick thoughts on the games this weekend:
FOR v REB (Force +3)
CRU v CHI (Crusaders +12)
BRU v RED (Reds +3)
BLU v HIG (Blues +6)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
Six Nations ‘21, Rd.4 (Update)
Picks: Wales +20, France +8, Scotland +5
A brief overview of the 3 games in round 4 of the Six Nations 2021.
John’s picks: Wales +15, France +10, Scotland +5.
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
John reads through 2 articles and shares a few thoughts on Private Equity & Investment in New Zealand Rugby.
- Private Equity in NZR (follow up)
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/300221124/nz-rugby-get-465-million-private-investment-offer-from-us-company-report
- Private Investment in NZ Super Rugby
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300243462/unshackled-new-zealand-rugby-puts-perpetual-licences-on-the-table-for-franchises
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.2
Chiefs v Highlanders (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/jona-nareki-guides-highlanders-to-first-win/
Crusaders (W) v Hurricanes
https://www.allblacks.com/news/crusaders-make-hurricanes-pay-in-christchurch/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.3
Waratahs v Force (W), Brumbies (W) v Rebels
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
- The Japanese Top League Rd.3
Suntory (W), Kobe (W), Red Hurricanes (W), Wild Knights (W)
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/topleague/
John gives some quick thoughts on the games this weekend:
CHI v HIG (Highlanders +3)
WAR v FOR (Force +9)
BRU v REB (Brumbies +12)
CRU v HUR (Crusaders +10)
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
- Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd.1
Highlanders v Crusaders (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/clinical-crusaders-see-off-highlanders-challenge/
Hurricanes v Blues (W)
https://www.allblacks.com/news/blues-power-past-hurricanes-in-wellington/
- Super Rugby AU Rd.2
Reds (W) v Rebels, Brumbies (W) v Waratahs
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
- The Japanese Top League Rd.2
Kobe (W), Wild Knights (W), Suntory (W), Red Hurricanes (W)
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/topleague/
- The Six Nations Rd.3
Italy v Ireland (W), Wales (W) v England, France v Scotland (NR)
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
-
Super Rugby Aotearoa Rd. 1
-
Highlanders v Crusaders @Dunedin (CRU +5)
Key Players: HIG - J Dickson, C Garden-Bachop, F Fakatava / CRU - C Grace, W Jordan, C Fihaki
- Hurricanes v Blues @Wellington (HUR +5)
Key Players: HUR - A Aumua, J Barrett, S Rayasi / BLU - H Sotutu, C Clarke, O Tu’ungafasi
-
Super Rugby AU Rd. 2
-
Reds v Rebels @Brisbane (RED +14)
Key Players: RED - J O’Connor, F McReight / REB - M Toomua, R Hodge
- Brumbies v Waratahs @Canberra (BRU +16)
Key Players: BRU - M Hansen, C Neville / WAR - J Maddocks, C Tizzano
https://super.rugby/superrugby/fixtures/
The.rugby.gods_podcast talks about 5 questions for Super Rugby Aotearoa in 2021.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/super-rugby/300237022/super-rugby-burning-questions-who-will-be-missed-most-barrett-or-perenara
Opinion: Richard Knowler, Robert van Royen, Marc Hinton and Joseph Pearson.
- Who is the biggest loss to their team while running around in Japan this season: TJ Perenara (Hurricanes) or Beauden Barrett (Blues)?
A. TJ Perenara
- Already we’ve seen controversy with the captain’s challenge system in the pre-season, is it really a necessary addition?
A. Not necessary, but a worthwhile addition.
- Should the Chiefs roll with Damian McKenzie at 10 or 15 this season?
A. They should roll deep with DMac @10!
- What can we expect from Liam Squire's return to the Highlanders this year?
A. He’ll go well, but with limited game time and no ABs recall.
- Who makes the final and who wins?
A. BLU v CRU @Eden Park, CRU to win the final.
John looks around the professional rugby world in Europe and Japan as well as Australia and New Zealand.
Six Nations
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Japanese Top League
http://en.rugby-japan.jp/schedule/result/
Super Rugby AU / Aotearoa
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
A brief overview of the 3 games in round 2 of the Six Nations 2021 with a look at a few players likely to make key contributions.
Also a review of results from round 1.
John’s picks: England +26, Scotland +5, France +11.
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Join Helston Park Challenge, my Six Nations Predictor league on @Superbru! You can find my pool here:
https://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.php?p=12300821
or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code:
dintbogs
A brief overview of the 3 games in round 1 of the Six Nations 2021 with a look at each team’s spine - 2-8-9-10-15 and a few other players likely to make key contributions.
John’s picks: France +15, England +10, Ireland +5.
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/fixtures/
Join Helston Park Challenge, my Six Nations Predictor league on @Superbru! You can find my pool here:
https://www.superbru.com/sixnations/pool.php?p=12300821
or by downloading the Superbru app and searching for the pool with code:
dintbogs
John takes a look at the comings and goings of the Australian Super Rugby clubs before the 2021 season and also has a look at the Jaguares, the club’s disbanding and where their players have moved on to in the world.
The Super Rugby AU Squads
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_AU_transfers
The Jaguares
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_transfers
John reads through the article and shares a few thoughts on Private Equity in New Zealand Rugby.
Explainer: What private equity investment would mean for New Zealand Rugby
Paul Cully 07:27, Jan 20 2021
“New Zealand Rugby has been exploring the possibility of private equity investment for at least 12 months.
Global giants Silver Lake and CVC are thought to be among those keen to enter a partnership with NZ Rugby, although senior sources played down a UK report suggesting that a Silver Lake deal could be done imminently.
But what is private equity, how does it work and what would it mean for NZ Rugby?
Stuff spoke to Colin McKinnon, the executive director of NZ Private Capital, to get a clearer understanding of how the industry operates, and why NZ Rugby is open to investment.”
The.rugby.gods_podcast talks about 10 questions for New Zealand Rugby in 2021.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/opinion/123615674/new-zealands-top-10-rugby-burning-questions-for-2021
Opinion: Aaron Goile, Paul Cully, Robert van Royen, Richard Knowler and Marc Hinton.
Pt. 1
1. Has Sam Cane been justified as the right choice as All Blacks captain?
2. What does All Blacks coach Ian Foster need to have his contract extended past this year?
- https://anchor.fm/the-rugby-gods-podcast/episodes/The-All-Blacks-Season-2020-eno4qf
3. If Foster does re-sign, what should Scott Robertson do?
4. The ABs backline presents big conundrums – chiefly the positional switches of Beauden Barrett, Jordie Barrett and Rieko Ioane, and where to fit Will Jordan. How should the backs look?
5. Who is one uncapped player who will play a test for the All Blacks in 2021?
Pt. 2
6. It’s a unique year for Super Rugby. What’s your Aotearoa finishing order, who beats who in the final, and do the Aussies cut it in the trans-Tasman comp?
- https://anchor.fm/the-rugby-gods-podcast/episodes/The-Super-Rugby-Aotearoa-2021-Squads-eo2reg
7. The women’s World Cup takes place in NZ in 2021. Which player is going to light it up?
8. NZR want to give the Mitre 10 Cup a shake up of sorts. What should they do?
- https://anchor.fm/the-rugby-gods-podcast/episodes/The-Mitre-10-Cup-Format-Status-Quo-or-North---South-Pools-eocvio
9. You get to play lawmaker, what tweak to the book have you got to improve the game?
10. What are you most excited about for the 2021 season?
Pt.1 This podcast gives an overview of the competitions that will be followed in the first 6 months of 2021.
Pt.2 Super Rugby
- Super Rugby AU, Aotearoa & Trans-Tasman
https://super.rugby/superrugby/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Super_Rugby_AU_season
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_season
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Rugby_Trans-Tasman
Pt.3 Six Nations
- Match of the Round: Rd.1 - 5
https://www.sixnationsrugby.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Six_Nations_Championship
Pt.4 Top League
- Red & White Conferences
https://www.top-league.jp/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Top_League
Pt.5 Major League Rugby
- Western & Eastern Conferences
https://www.majorleague.rugby/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Major_League_Rugby_season
A look at the Mitre 10 Cup after 10 seasons and the pros and cons of changing the format.
Current: Premiership (A) / Championship (B) vs. Proposed: North (BLU CHI) / South (HUR CRU HIG) Pools.
John suggests using the current model for Super Rugby as it expands to 12-14 teams.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/provincial/300179992/new-zealand-rugby-needs-more-time-to-decide-on-future-of-mitre-10-cup
John takes a look at all five New Zealand Super Rugby Aotearoa 2021 squads.
Pt. 1 The Blues | Pt. 2 The Chiefs | Pt. 3 The Crusaders | Pt. 4 The Highlanders | Pt. 5 The Hurricanes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
John takes a look at the 2021 Hurricanes squad named in Dec. ‘20.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
John takes a look at the 2021 Highlanders squad named in Dec. ‘20.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
John takes a look at the 2021 Crusaders squad named in Dec. ‘20.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
John takes a look at the 2021 Chiefs squad named in Dec. ‘20.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
John takes a look at the 2021 Blues squad named in Dec. ‘20.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_2020%E2%80%9321_Super_Rugby_Aotearoa_transfers
A look at the Bledisloe Cup and Tri Nations tests for 2020.
Some positives and negatives:
Backs: + C Clarke & W Jordan | - S Reece.
Forwards: + H Sotutu & D Coles | - S Barrett.
P6: W3 D1 L2
Bledisloe Cup Winners (2-1-1), Tri Nations Champions (2-0-2).
Mitre 10 Cup
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Championship: Hawkes Bay (W) v Northland
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Premiership: Auckland v Tasman (W)
Tri Nations (Rugby)
Super Rugby ‘21: NZ Squads
Brief recap of Rd.10 and the semifinals, predictions for the finals weekend.
Championship: Hawkes Bay +20
Premiership: Auckland +10
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 9 review and predictions, Rd. 10 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/everything-still-to-play-for-in-the-mitre-10-cup/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 8 review and predictions, Rd. 9 preview and picks.
Pt. 2 Brief sign off: recap of picks, featured article and standings.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/auckland-back-on-top-of-the-premiership/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
Join me as I work through a thought experiment and what I’d like to see happen in Oceania rugby for 2021 and beyond.
YouTube podcasts dealing with similar ideas:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkEGfQZpZhAWCJsvmEcck1QZqPWW9NRvY
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 7 review and predictions, Rd. 8 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/waikato-go-to-the-top-of-the-table/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 6 review and predictions, Rd. 7 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/auckland-back-on-top-in-the-premiership/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
All Blacks v Australia, Auckland, 18 Oct. ‘20.
A view from an Australian angle, a fairly brief check in.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/bledisloe-cup/bledisloe-cup-ii-wallabies-vs-all-blacks-australia-v-new-zealand-teams-news-squads-injuries-kick-off-time/news-story/a1fd0cf3bb136636add7f3ca712bed13
John’s pick: All Blacks +13 (second time lucky.)
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 5 review and predictions, Rd. 6 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/mitre-10-cup-playoff-race-tightens-up/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
All Blacks v Australia, Wellington, 11 Oct. ’20.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/bledisloe-cup-first-test-preview/
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 4 review and predictions, Rd. 5 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/ranfurly-shield-roundabout-continues/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
Pt. 2 Bledisloe Cup 1: All Blacks vs. Australia, Wellington.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/all-blacks/300123099/the-five-big-selection-calls-facing-ian-foster-ahead-of-all-blacks-first-test-of-2020
Pt. 1 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 3 review and predictions, Rd. 4 preview and picks.
https://www.allblacks.com/news/the-upsets-continue-in-the-mitre-10-cup/
https://www.provincial.rugby/provincial-rugbynewsyear/mitre-10-cup-standings/
Pt. 1 Super Rugby AU Final, Brumbies v Reds match review.
Pt. 2 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 2 review and predictions, Rd. 3 preview and picks.
Pt. 1 Super Rugby AU, Reds v Rebels match review.
Pt. 2 Mitre 10 Cup Rd. 1 review and predictions, Rd. 2 preview and picks.
Pt. 1 Review of the North South match in Wellington, Sep. 5.
Pt. 2 All Blacks squad, 2020
https://www.allblacks.com/news/all-blacks-squad-named-for-2020-investec-rugby-championship/
Pt. 3 Overview of the Mitre 10 Cup and Preview of Rd.1, Sep. 11 - Sep. 13.
A detailed look at the teams and individual match ups.
A breakdown of the sections within the teams: tight 5, loose forwards, halves, midfield, back 3 and reserves.
Finish with a prediction - winner and margin.
Recap of Super Rugby AU rounds 8 & 9. John’s North - South All Blacks team based on initial squads, mid Aug.
Super Rugby Review of the 3 games played. Deep dive: pt. 2 HIG v HUR, pt. 3 Super Rugby 2021.