Round 3 of Super Rugby Aupiki delivered landmark moments, and Alice Soper and Les Elder are here to break it all down.

The spotlight was on Pukekohe, where both Round 3 matches produced plenty of talking points. The Poua ended a two-year wait for victory, claiming their first win since 2023 and making even more history by defeating Manawa for the first time ever. What changed, and what does it mean for the rest of their season?

Meanwhile, Matatū continued to impress, making it three wins from three to record the best start to a season in the club's history. Are they the team to beat? And with the Blues still searching for consistency, where do last year's champions go from here?

The episode also celebrates the incredible depth of women's rugby, with 36 debutants across the Poua and Manawa highlighting the next generation of talent coming through the ranks.

With the competition at the halfway mark, Alice and Les dive into the key numbers from the season so far, exploring what the stats reveal about each team's strengths, weaknesses, and championship credentials.

Plus, they name their Team of the Week, and after another week of rivalry, it's finally time to confirm the punishment Les has to face after losing to Alice's team.

History, analysis, laughs, and a little bit of payback—it's all on this week's episode of Full Credit.

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The second round of Super Rugby Aupiki provided a clearer picture of which teams are building momentum and which players are making their mark on the competition. Alice Soper and Les Elder break down how belief and self-confidence are becoming defining factors for teams finding success early in the season.

The pair discuss the impact of debutants who stepped up under pressure, highlighting how opportunities at Aupiki level continue to accelerate growth across the women's game. They also analyse the tactical shifts coaches implemented from round one, including changes in attacking structures, defensive systems, and game management. Set pieces remain a major talking point, with lopsided improvements at lineout time proving the difference.

The episode also shines a light on key individual performances that swung momentum, alongside a detailed review of the pivotal moments that defined each contest. From game-changing plays to critical turning points, they assess what ultimately separated the winners from the losers.

Finally, with the competition table beginning to take shape, Alice and Les preview the highly anticipated top-of-the-table showdown that could have major implications for the race to the Super Rugby Aupiki title.

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Alice Soper and Les Elder break down a memorable first weekend that featured a record-breaking crowd, passionate performances and plenty of evidence that the women's game continues to build momentum. From Christchurch's buzzing rugby atmosphere to the excitement surrounding the competition's return, there was plenty for fans to celebrate.

On the field, the pair analyse the opening-round performances, looking at the physicality and intensity that defined the weekend, touching on some of the more controversial moments without losing sight of the bigger story: a competition continuing to grow in quality, confidence and support.

They discuss the early trends emerging across the competition, which teams laid down a marker, and who has work to do heading into Round Two.

With record crowds, bold performances and a season full of promise ahead, this episode is your essential review of Super Rugby Aupiki's exciting opening round.

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