Podcast

The Rugby Run

Rugby, Sports

Rugby Run is Sport Nation's action-packed show dedicated to New Zealand's national game, with expert interviews and high-level insights.

Listen live every Sunday from 12 pm on Sport Nation.

Rugby chart
#41
Episodes
405
Releases
Daily
Typical length
18 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
3 days ago

Episodes

405 episodes, newest first

  1. The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (1/11/26)

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    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Blacks Kevin Schuler and Shane Howarth.

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    1 hr 27 min
  2. Shane Howarth | Former All Black & Welsh international looks ahead to the All Blacks' Northern Tour (1/11/26)

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    Former All Black & Welsh international Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All Blacks' Northern Tour starting next weekend.

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    19 min
  3. Kevin Schuler | Former All Black reflects on the All Blacks' 2026 season so far (1/11/26)

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    Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to reflect on the All Blacks' 2026 season so far ahead of the Northern Tour starting next weekend.

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    19 min
  4. The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (25/10/26)

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    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson- Full Show featuring Ofisa Tonu'u and Steven Harris looking ahead to the NPC final tomorrow.

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    1 hr 27 min
  5. Ofisa Tonu'u | Former All Black looks ahead to All Black team naming on Tuesday (25/10/26)

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    Former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All Blacks' Northern Tour squad naming on Tuesday.

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    18 min
  6. The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (18/10/26)

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    The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan wrapping up the Bledisloe Cup series, iconic Australian rugby commentator Gordon Bray offers an Australian perspective on the Wallabies.

    Plus, we go into the NPC with Otago coach Mark Brown and Northland coach Ryan Martin joining the show to review their semi-final on Friday night.

    Tom also chats some Heartland Rugby with commentator Donny Bell after King Country's Meads Cup victory yesterday.

    We round out the show chatting to Black Ferns assistant coach Tony Christie to review their massive win against France.

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    1 hr 26 min
  7. Gordon Bray | Australian rugby commentator on Wallabies disappointing Bledisloe Cup series (18/10/26)

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    Australian rugby commentator Gordon Bray joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to review the Wallabies' disappointing Bledisloe Cup series after their loss against the All Blacks yesterday.

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    12 min
  8. Donny Bell | Heartland rugby commentator on King Country's Meads Cup victory (18/10/26)

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    Heartland rugby commentator Donny Bell joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to recap King Country's maiden Meads Cup victory yesterday against Mid Canterbury.

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    12 min
  9. Tony Christie | Black Ferns attack coach reflects on big win against France (18/10/26)

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    Black Ferns attack coach Tony Christie joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to reflect on their 81-12 win against France in Hamilton.

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    10 min
  10. Ryan Martin | Northland coach on reaching a historic NPC final (18/10/26)

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    Northland coach Ryan Martin joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to talk about them reaching a historic NPC final after a big semi-final win against Otago in Whangārei.

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    12 min
  11. Mark Brown | Otago NPC coach reflects on season after semifinal defeat against Northland (18/10/26)

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    Otago NPC coach Mark Brown joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to reflect on his team's season after their semifinal defeat against Northland on Friday.

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    8 min
  12. Ant Strachan | Former All Black reviews dominant win against the Wallabies (18/10/26)

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    Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to review the All Blacks' dominant 43-21 win against the Wallabies in Sydney yesterday.

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    15 min
  13. The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett | Full Show (11/10/26)

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    The Rugby Run with Tom Bartlett - Full Show featuring former All Black Brad Weber on the opening Bledisloe Cup Test last night, former Wallaby Justin Harrison on the Test from a Wallabies perspective, North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall reflects on his team's NPC season, and the Northland rugby CEO Paul Lennane joins the show to talk about his region's strong NPC & FPC performances.

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    1 hr 27 min
  14. Paul Lennane | Northland rugby CEO on strong seasons for Taniwha & Kauri (11/10/26)

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    Northland rugby CEO Paul Lennane joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to talk about a semi-final berth for the Taniwha in the NPC, as well as a gutting Champ final defeat for the Kauri.

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    12 min
  15. Bryn Hall | North Harbour halfback reflects on NPC season after quarter final defeat (11/10/26)

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    North Harbour halfback Bryn Hall joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to reflect on his team's NPC season after their quarter-final defeat against Taranaki yesterday.

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    9 min
  16. Justin Harrison | Former Wallaby on disappointing Wallabies performance in Bledisloe Cup opener (11/10/26)

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    Former Wallaby Justin Harrison joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to review the Wallabies' disappointing performance in their 50-19 loss in the Bledisloe Cup opener at Eden Park last night.

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    12 min
  17. Brad Weber | Former All Black reviews impressive 50-19 win against the Wallabies (11/10/26)

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    Former All Black Brad Weber joins Tom Bartlett on The Rugby Run to review the All Blacks' dominant 50-19 win against the Wallabies last night at Eden Park.

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    15 min
  18. The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (4/10/26)

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    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan, and Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay.

    Watto looks ahead to the Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies, with the squad announced during the week, as well as recapping Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay.

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    1 hr 27 min
  19. Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator previews Bledisloe Cup Tests (4/10/26)

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    Australian rugby commentator and host of the 8/9 Rugby Podcast Brett Mckay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All blacks v Wallabies Test series starting next weekend, with the Wallabies having good momentum after beating South Africa.

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    19 min
  20. Ant Strachan | Counties Manukau defend Shield against Hawke's Bay & Ardie Savea signs for the Blues (4/10/26)

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    Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to recap the final round of the NPC, including Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay.

    They also dicsuss Ardie Savea signing for the Blues, and the recent All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup.

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    18 min