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Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby. The All Blacks saw off a very feisty Pumas side in Argentina but weren't overly convincing. What will this do for the confidence of Argentina in a World Cup year?The All Blacks are back in Wellington preparing to face the very inspired South African outfit who will looking to repeat their efforts of last year where they snatched a win.Team selections are very interesting with a few All Blacks in particular really sticking their hands up for a starting spot. All this and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden out of Argentina to discuss the week in rugby.This week we look towards the first All Blacks test of the year over in Argentina against the Pumas. Most of the Crusaders All Blacks players have stayed home so it will be interesting to see what the team looks like when it's named.There are a bunch of players who will be itching to impress after Super Rugby campaigns where they might not have hit full flight. The Black Ferns have also been in action and have got back to their winning ways. The Maori All Blacks were no match for the Fijians, where are they at currently. And Beauden Barrett is now a Blues player, what can we make of this.. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Elliott Smith this week to breakdown the week in rugby. The Crusaders have done it again making it a 3-peat from Scott Robertson and his side. The Jaguares put up a valiant effort but couldn't keep up with the champions as they played smart and clinical rugby to secure their 10th title. What next for the Jaguares, does this help Argentina's World Cup hopes? And will the Crusaders be able to reach the same heights again next year after losing a lot of experienced players?The coaching rumour mill is working overdrive with the focus on Scott Robertson and the All Blacks job, is this a done deal alreadyAnd the Black Ferns face some adversity after going down to France.All this and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to discuss a big week in rugby!The Super Rugby semi finals played out and boy was there some excitement. The Jaguares demolished the Brumbies in Argentina to qualify for their first final. In the all Kiwi affair the Hurricanes pushed the Crusaders to the absolute brink in Christchurch, the champions managed to sneak out unscathed but what a game that was.The Jaguares now travel to the garden city to try and spoil the Crusaders Three-Peat - how do they go about doing this?Steve Hansen and the All Blacks have named their first wider squad for the year and there are four debutantes.Scott Barrett & Ryan Crotty have missed out with injuries and Liam Squire has ruled himself out, is this squad well balanced and does it tick the boxes?All this and much much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.Super Rugby's quarter finals went pretty much as planned with the Crusaders breezing past the Highlanders, Hurricanes seeing off the Bulls, Jaguares ending the Chiefs season and the Brumbies finishing the Sharks.This week it's the Canes going down to Christchurch to tackle the champions, do they have what it takes?And the Jaguares magnificent campaign continues when the Brumbies travel to Argentina to face them. The first All Blacks team of the year isn't far away but it might feature some names you wouldn't necessarily expect, who could be a bolter for this side?All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.Super Rugby has melted down to 8 teams with the playoffs match ups set.The Highlanders & Chiefs both managed to crowbar their way into the playoffs with impressive last round wins.The Crusaders had the bye now wait to face the Highlanders in Christchurch.The Chiefs take off to Argentina to face the tough challenge of beating the Jaguares at home. The Hurricanes are to face the Bulls in the Capital where they'll be heavily favoured.What can be said about the Blues though, yet again the odd team out and a disappointment all round. All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to look at the week in rugby.NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew has announced he will step down from his role at the end of the year.We take a look at the things he has achieved during his tenure and what the next challenges are for the union.The Crusaders blew a 20 point lead against the Chiefs in Suva, Nigel explains what the atmosphere was like in Fiji.The Hurricanes got the points in South Africa and the Blues could only muster a draw against the Bulls at Eden Park.Who has the pressure on them with only two weeks left in the regular season.All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Elliott Smith to break down the week in rugby.Israel Folau has come out of the Rugby Australia code of conduct meeting on the wrong side of things from his perspective, his contract looks as though it will be torn up.How much of a loss for the Wallabies son the field is this?The Crusaders have found themselves in a bit of controversy after some allegations of inappropriate behaviour on their tour of South Africa. In Super rugby the Blues were the only New Zealand team to win for years, they knocked off the Chiefs at Eden Park.They play the Crusaders this week in Christchurch, a significantly bigger challenge.The Hurricanes dropped a game against a very impressive Jaguares side in Wellington and the Highlanders couldn't get over top of the Lions at Ellis Park. All this and heaps more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden.Super Rugby rolls on and it's not a vintage round from the New Zealand sides.The Crusaders drew with the Sharks and had a rough night at scrum time.The Highlanders blew a big lead against the Chiefs to end up drawing again.And the Blues limped to a poor loss against the Brumbies. Who will improve the fastest to get themselves back playing the rugby they want to be. All this plus the latest on the Israel Folau situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby.Sam Whitelock has resigned for four more years, most likely making him the next All Blacks long-term captain. He will head for a stint in Japan however, is there any issue with him not playing Super Rugby but playing for the ABs?Richie Mo'unga also resigned during the week, Beauden Barrett is still yet to recommit.Super Rugby rolls on and so do the Crusaders, swatting the Lions away, they face the Sharks next at home again. The Highlanders emphatically kept their season alive and well with a thrashing of the Sunwolves.And the Hurricanes demolished the Chiefs who desperately lacked any sort of attention to detail on defence.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby.Israel Folau is proving a massive headache for Rugby Australia, what does his future look like in the game?Damian McKenzie 's World Cup dream is in tatters after he ruptured his ACL against the Blues, who is next in line to fill his boots in the AB jersey.At the halfway point in Super Rugby the Crusaders are clearly the front runners, who's the best of the rest?The Blues travel south for a crucial game against the highlanders this weekend, that should give us a clear indication about their playoff hopes. All this and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on out Of The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is joined by Brian Ashby & Nigel Yalden to break down the week in rugby.The Sydney Morning Herald released stories this week about a variety of Super Rugby possibilities relating to the future of the competition. The All Blacks have announced their first Foundation squad for the year to catch up next Monday.Super Rugby rolls on for now, the Chiefs try to halt the Blues progress this week and the Highlanders have the tough challenge of going up to Christchurch to take on the Crusaders.All this plus heaps more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden & Paul Allison. The Blues win again to make it three in a row. The Crusaders give the Hurricanes a dose of reality with a convincing win in Wellington. The Chiefs continue rebuilding their year with a tough win in Argentina.  And Ryan Crotty as well as Aaron Smith announce their playing futures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to break down the week in rugby.After the terrible news started coming out of Christchurch on Friday the Chiefs and Hurricanes played a game of rugby which felt insignificant to all stakeholders.Nigel called that game and spoke to us about what it felt like in Hamilton. Brian being based in Christchurch spoke about how the Crusaders have reacted after their game against the Highlanders was called off.The rest of the Super Rugby round carried on as planned. Wales secured the 6 Nations title after another clinical effort to end the tournament, do they immediately get considered as World Cup contenders?Where do the other European nations stack up after their international season?All this plus a lot more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box,Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to cover off the rugby issues of the week.World Rugby and the future of the game at the international level is still at the forefront of thinking as the power brokers continue to debate the best way forward.The 6 Nations are also on the verge of a shake up with the possibility part of their competition could be sold to a private partner. Super Rugby rolls on and wow the Chiefs are in a deep deep hole. What is wrong with them and is there hope yet?The Crusaders are still unbeaten, can the Highlanders change that this weekend?The All Blacks Sevens side took a tough loss against Spain in Canada, how much work do they have to do to get back to their best?    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby to discuss the week in rugby.Top of the agenda is the World League revelations and what might come of it.The guys go through the possibilities of how it would eventually transpire and what it would look like.Super Rugby is also rolling on, the Sunwolves got a huge win over the lowly Chiefs and the Crusaders continue their unbeaten streak.All this plus heaps more gripping insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Out Of The Box Rugby Podcast with Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby.A look back at the second round of Super Rugby and preview of round three.  Six Nations is on the agenda this week as is the North Harbour rugby plans to can junior rep rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby is back for 2019 and Out Of The Box your weekly rugby podcast is back as well.Daniel McHardy, Nigel Yalden and Brian Ashby the Radio Sport rugby commentary team step 'Out Of The Box" to preview the opening round.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out Of The Box rugby podcast, it's seasons end!Daniel McHardy is joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby for one last time this year to break down 2018.Before they do this they give their takes on the breaking story of St Kent's College being removed from the Auckland secondary schools 1A competition for poaching. Awards are handed out to the best players, coaches and figures.How would you grade the All Blacks season, did they achieve what they would have hoped?The guys look back at the Super rugby campaign and also the Mitre 10 Cup, Heartland and Farah Palmer Cups. They do their best to predict the winners at the New Zealand rugby awards also.All this and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Out The Box rugby podcast..Daniel McHardy is Joined by Nigel Yalden & Brian Ashby to digest the last game of the Northern Tour.Which teams performed well in this window and do they Northern Hemisphere have the upper hand heading into next year.Have Australia fallen the most this season after their disappointing end to their tour, are Ireland now the best team in the world after beating the All Blacks?Which All Blacks players have upped their stocks the most on this tour?Joe Schmidt has seemingly ruled himself out of being the next All Blacks coach, where does that leave the coaching mix heading into 2019.And the guys take a look at the rugby award handed out by World Rugby, who was robbed, who was a deserved winner?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.