/podcasts/rugby-direct/rss 九一星空无限 Every week, Rugby Direct gives you the lowdown on all you need to know from the rugby world. Whether it's the All Blacks, Black Ferns, NPC, Farah Palmer Cu Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:02:14 Z en /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-60/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-60/ On this week's episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier have moved from Edinburgh to London ahead of the final All Blacks test of the year, but before they discuss the All Blacks game that has been, they convene to discuss the Black Ferns' almighty World Cup win and what it might mean for women's rugby in New Zealand. We do discuss the All Blacks' win over Scotland and assess the interesting nominees list for World Rugby's Awards.  Tue, 15 Nov 2022 01:09:39 Z /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-44/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-44/ On this week's edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith (九一星空无限talk ZB's lead rugby commentator) and Liam Napier (Chief Sports writer at the NZ Herald) assess another week of drama related to the All Blacks that has culminated in two assistant coaches being dumped and Crusaders forwards coach Jason Ryan being rushed in to assist the front eight. The guys also run the rule over Ian Foster's media conference on Friday and whether that quelled a few issues, as well as assessing the Rugby Championship squad named and discuss whether more widespread changes than the ones made were warranted. Elliott and Liam also offer some quick thoughts on the chances of the two Sevens sides at the Commonwealth Games and the prospect of a Club World Cup has returned again - what chance it actually happens? Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:58:50 Z /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-33/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-33/ On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review week 12 of Super Rugby - as the Brumbies continued on their merry way against New Zealand sides with a win over the Chiefs in Hamilton, while the Highlanders sneaked a close one against the Reds. There were comprehensive wins for the other New Zealand sides, so we debate whether the chatter about the gap closing was misguided last week. Stephen Perofeta continues to look classy in the Blues line-up whether at 10/15 so we debate how far away he might be from an All Blacks jersey this year, and also consider what the Highlanders should be looking for in a new head coach. Mon, 09 May 2022 01:01:04 Z /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-32/ /podcasts/rugby-direct/rugby-direct-episode-32/ On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, Elliott and Liam discuss what amounted to a poor round for the New Zealand sides - even the ones that banked full competition points. A one-off or have Australia found their mojo in Super Rugby Pacific? The guys debate whether the Crusaders empire is crumbling after a recent-record of three defeats this year, while the fortunes and selections of the Hurricanes continue to confound - will they settle on a first choice squad at any point this year? Elliott and Liam also find a way to dish out some MVP points from a round where it was much easier to spot top Australian performers than Kiwis. Mon, 02 May 2022 14:04:55 Z