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The Bonus Point Rugby Pod

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The Bonus Point is a sporting podcast based predominately on the game of Rugby Union. This podcast provides a platform to athletes, coaches & other individuals to share their story, experiences in the game & spark important conversations regarding topics/issues in the world today.

Location:

United States

Description:

The Bonus Point is a sporting podcast based predominately on the game of Rugby Union. This podcast provides a platform to athletes, coaches & other individuals to share their story, experiences in the game & spark important conversations regarding topics/issues in the world today.

Language:

English


Episodes
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RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 2 w/ Jason Emery

4/28/2024
On this weeks episode, we catch up with Jason Emery who brings a wealth of experience skill. We get to learn about Jason's career, his move to LA and his thoughts about the double header game this weekend:

Duration:00:45:34

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RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 1 w/ Dane Zander

2/29/2024
Welcome to the first episode of the RFCLA (Major League Rugby) Fan Podcast. This segment is to bring more news & local content for the passionate LA Rugby fans as well as bring more awareness about our professional team. Tune in and we catch up with Dane Zander (formerly w/ Queensland Reds) to chat about his career, moving to LA & their first home game as an organization (following the HSBC 7's LA stop at Dignity Health).

Duration:00:19:41

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Episode 56 w/ Sam V

2/24/2024
We are back for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season and starting the year off strong. We get to catch up with 2 time Best Pacific R&B/Soul Artist winner (Pacific Music Awards) & die hard Hurricanes fan - Sam V. We get Sam's thoughts on the kiwi teams in the upcoming season as well as who he thinks the big bolters of season are going to be.

Duration:00:45:06

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Episode 55 w/ James Semple (New York Iron Workers)

5/10/2023
On this weeks episode we got to catch up with Head Coach of the New York Iron Workers (Major League Rugby) - James Semple. James has both a strong playing (Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Utah Warriors) & coaching background (Waikato Women, Auckland Blues, Utah Warriors, New York) & he's taken on the challenge of leading this New York team to back to back championship glory. We got to chat to James about how he got started in coaching, his experience in the MLR, Super Rugby & who he thinks should be given the #10 jersey for the All Blacks.

Duration:00:41:49

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Episode 54 - Out With The Old, In With The New

4/26/2023
Ok everyone, strap yourselves in because on this week's episode we chat all about: - Brad Thorne leaving the QLD Reds - RTS heading back to the Warriors (NRL) - The Chiefs remaining undefeated - Super W Semi Finals

Duration:00:42:56

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Episode 53 w/ Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu

4/23/2023
On this weeks episode we got to catch up with current Black Ferns & Waitomo Chiefs Manawa player - Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu. Arihiana is one of the few players lucky enough to be contracted with the NZR for the 2023 season and she gave us an amazing insight into: Farah Palmer Cup) If you love women's rugby, definitely want to check out this episode.

Duration:00:38:52

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Episode 52 - Clash Of The Titans (ft. Orene Ai_i)

3/23/2023
This week we're lucky to be joined by 03 Super Rugby champion, 05 IRB 7's player of the year & true legend of game...Orene Ai'i. Rens got to chatting all about his recent reunion with the 03 Blues championship team, what he thinks about Super Rugby over the past couple of rounds & also NZR appointing Scott "Razor" Robertson as the new All Blacks coach. You don't want to miss this one.

Duration:00:40:00

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Episode 51 - The Comeback Kids

3/11/2023
The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast is back and we're PACKED TO THE BRIM with some amazing special guests!! Check out our first episode of the year including: We're coming out of the gates strong for the first pod of the year...and you don't wanna miss it.

Duration:01:32:44

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Episode 50 - End of Year Tours (Oct 20th)

10/21/2021
On this weeks episode, the crew are back at "Since 86" Studios to chat all about the passing of Sean Wainui, the upcoming tours for the All Blacks/Wallabies + the recent signings for the Moana Pasifika & Fijian Drua teams.

Duration:01:08:52

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The Bonus Point - Rugby Championship Wrap Up (Oct 14th)

10/21/2021
The All Blacks were the victors of the Rugby Championship....but who had the most successful campaign? Tune in to hear our thoughts.

Duration:01:11:00

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The Bonus Point Podcast...RETURNS!! (Aug 12th 2021)

8/13/2021
After a long hiatus, the crew is back and we're ready to talk all about the MLR, the Waratahs fate under new coach Darren Coleman, the LA Giltinis & the Bledisloe Cup. Tune in at 6pm PST to listen/watch us live as we dive into all those topics.

Duration:00:48:44

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Super Rugby (April 27)

4/28/2021
This week Tj, Hala & James are back to break down all the action in Super Rugby AU/Aotearoa & also talk about the first ever Super Rugby women's match between the Blues & Chiefs. What does this do to the landscape of women's rugby in New Zealand? Tune it to find out.

Duration:00:47:06

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MLR (April 27)

4/28/2021
The boys are back after a week off to chat everything MLR. We break down all the action from: We also chat about the former Irish captain Rory Best joining the Seawolves coaching staff. Don't miss out on this one!!

Duration:00:54:35

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The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 28th)

3/28/2021
The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU/Super Rugby Aotearoa, the firing of Rob Penney (Waratahs), Chiefs first back to back win in a while & what we think of the Wallabies squad named yesterday.

Duration:00:50:05

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The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 21st)

3/28/2021
The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa.

Duration:00:50:18

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The Bonus Point - MLR (March 21st)

3/28/2021
Week 1 of the MLR season is in the books and we get to talking about all the action over the weekend. Plus we talk about former 7's player & Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner on his return to rugby and trying to compete for an olympic jersey.

Duration:01:05:44

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The Bonus Point - MLR (March 14th)

3/28/2021
The Bonus Point is back with its MLR Rugby series talking all about the rugby in North America. We talk all about the return of the MLR in it's 4th season + the coaches and teams we like this season!!

Duration:01:11:55

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Super Rugby Recap (March 13th)

3/14/2021
This week the crew is back to talk everything Super Rugby. We talk First Nations Week (Super Rugby AU), the Chiefs losing streak & breakdown all the gameplay from both Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa. Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube for our livestreams.

Duration:00:54:25

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Super Rugby Recap (March 2nd)

3/3/2021
Join Tj & Hala as they recap Both Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Plus talk about potential dark horses in the women's world cup now that it has been postponed to March 2022.

Duration:00:50:27

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Super Rugby Recap (Feb 23rd)

3/3/2021
Super Rugby AU 2021 is now in the history books and there was some amazing action played in round. Join Tj, Hala & James for a breakdown on everything that happened in round 1 and everything to look forward to with Super Rugby Aotearoa kicking off next week!!

Duration:00:38:16