Rugby is evolving — on the field, in the stadium and how fans experience the game.

In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley explains how the sport is taking its next step — from faster, more engaging play to a match day experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes.

We get into:

• Evolution of the on-field product
• The shift towards a bigger in-stadium experience
• Why rugby needs to think differently about entertainment
• And how fans play a role in what comes next
• The latest on Moana Pasifika's future

Rugby’s core is strong — but the next level is about how everything around it continues to grow.

What would you add to take rugby to the next level?

Email your ideas to ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz — we’ll take the best ones forward to the powers that be.

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Moana Pasifika is searching for new financial backing — and it could have major implications for Super Rugby.

If they can’t secure support, what does that mean for the number of teams, the competition format, and the future of Pacific rugby in the professional game?

The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down why this moment matters, and why the ripple effects could be felt across the entire competition.

Later this week, we speak with Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley to get answers from inside the game.

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Since leaving the All Blacks, Jason Holland has helped shape Super Rugby's most potent attack at the Hurricanes.

In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Holland breaks down:

• The key principles behind the Hurricanes’ attacking success
• The lessons he took from the All Blacks environment
• Why clarity and simplicity are central to performance
• And how those ideas will carry into his role as Blues head coach

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