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Rugby Direct

Rugby Direct

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 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 Cup, or just what's going down at the club grounds, we have you covered on your home for all things rugby.

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Episodes
  • Rugby Direct: Episode 204

    Rugby Direct: Episode 204
    Feb 26 2026

    On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley preview the third round of Super Rugby Pacific.

    They also discuss the latest changes to the NZ Rugby high performance environment and how it could change the game across New Zealand.

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    24 mins
  • Rugby Direct - Episode 203

    Rugby Direct - Episode 203
    Feb 22 2026

    On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley review round two of Super Rugby Pacific, The Brumbies thump the Crusaders, What's going wrong for the defending champs?

    Also, the boys review the latest matches out of the 6 nations, and could Stephen Larkham be a smokey to be part of the next All Black coaching staff?

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    37 mins
  • Rugby Direct - Episode 202

    Rugby Direct - Episode 202
    Feb 18 2026

    On this week’s episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Nick Bewley preview round two of Super Rugby Pacific. They also discuss Dalton Papali’i’s move to the French Top 14 side Castres Olympique and Leicester Fainga'anuku being dropped to the bench.

    And for the first time, the boys dive into the mailbag.

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    21 mins
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