Aotearoa Rugby Pod

Could Codie Taylor be the next All Blacks captain?

We deep dive into what makes Taylor such a great player, leader and team mate, then ask whether he's the man for the job

It’s one of the biggest off-field questions in New Zealand rugby right now — and we want your take. Email us on ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz

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Where should Leicester Fainga’anuku fit in the All Blacks?

It’s one of the most fascinating selection questions right now — and there’s no obvious answer.

We also dive into your suggestions for All Blacks bolters/moneyball players from last week's episode, plus talk Samipeni Finau's epic showing for the Chiefs.

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Scotsman Mike Blair is the man Dave Rennie has tasked with rebuilding what used to be the most feared attack in world rugby — the All Blacks.

In this exclusive Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, the former Scotland captain opens up on how Mike Blair got the call from Dave Rennie, why Rennie trusts him with the All Blacks attack, and the pressure that comes with taking over such a famous rugby identity.

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Midway through Super Rugby's round robin, who are the bolters or "moneyball" players Dave Rennie simply can’t ignore?

We give a preview of our exclusive interview with new All Blacks attack coach Mike Blair, which drops later this week, as well as a breakdown of everything Super Rugby.

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The Lam name means something in rugby — and Joel Lam is carving his own path within it.

After struggling to break into the professional game, Joel stepped away from rugby and switched to league to keep chasing the dream. Now, he’s back — and rising with Moana Pasifika.

In this episode of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Joel opens up on:

• What it’s really like carrying the Lam family name
• Why he left rugby for league — and why he came back
• How he finally earned his Super Rugby opportunity

This is more than a comeback story — it’s about identity, legacy, and proving you belong.

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