The Rugby Report
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Welcome to The Rugby Report, a weekly recap and preview of action in several of the biggest rugby competitions on Earth! We do focus on New Zealand rugby (I am an American who just happens to be a big fan of NZ rugby). This pod is also a "learning" experience in that I am using it to learn more about audio and video podcasting. There are Bloopers are at the end of each show, and I hope you enjoy (and if you do, please check out my other podcasts as well books and audiobooks)! #npc #npcrugby #rugby #rugbychampionship #newzealand #nzrugby
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Welcome to The Rugby Report, a weekly recap and preview of action in several of the biggest rugby competitions on Earth! We do focus on New Zealand rugby (I am an American who just happens to be a big fan of NZ rugby). This pod is also a "learning" experience in that I am using it to learn more about audio and video podcasting. There are Bloopers are at the end of each show, and I hope you enjoy (and if you do, please check out my other podcasts as well books and audiobooks)! #npc #npcrugby #rugby #rugbychampionship #newzealand #nzrugby
Language:
English
Email:
duane@macxprts.com
Episodes
The Rugby Report - May 6, 2024
5/5/2024
The Reds beat the Crusaders for the first time this CENTURY. The URC is headed towards the playoffs in Europe. And in the MLR, there may not be a new top dog, but the Hounds howled in New England. The May 6, 2024 edition of The Rugby Report starts right now! (Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!)
Duration:00:17:33
The Rugby Report - April 29,2024
4/29/2024
The weekend’s Super Rugby action included a total blowout, a one point game, AND a game for the ages. Meanwhile, over in the URC, Leinster is league leading no more, and finally, in the USA, San Diego suffers a setback as the Sabercats soar! The April 29, 2024 edition of The Rugby Report starts RIGHT NOW! (with Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!)
Duration:00:19:51
The Rugby Report - April 22,2024
4/21/2024
The bye weeks end with a bang down under! The URC enters the home stretch to the playoffs with some surprisingly close games and one that was rather shockingly NOT, Finally, in the USA, the Hounds have been released in the east! The April 22, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report starts, RIGHT NOW! (Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!)
Duration:00:17:51
The Rugby Report - April 15, 2024
4/14/2024
The Aussies and Kiwis cram 6 games worth of action into 4 games! Meanwhile, the European Champions Cup quarterfinals are over, and that means the URC is back baby! And in America, the MLR hits the halfway point with … Dallas and Chicago ?? In the fight for playoff spots? Playoffs? But most importantly, where the heck have I been? The April 15, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report begins, RIGHT NOW! (with bloopers at the end!).
Duration:00:15:11
The Rugby Report - March 25, 2024
3/24/2024
The Wellington Hurricanes reach Category 5 and 0! The Sharks pull off a shocker in the URC, and they’re not alone! And in the MLR, a pair of teams from Texas take down their opponents. The March 25, 2024 edition of the Rugby Report (with bloopers at the end!) starts, RIGHT NOW!
Duration:00:23:00
The Rugby Report - March 18, 2024
3/17/2024
The Crusaders have dropped their first four games for the first time in franchise history. There were also two blowouts in the weekend action down under, and the URC is back in action this coming weekend! The March 18, 2024 episode of the Rugby Report (with Bloopers at the end) starts, RIGHT NOW!
Duration:00:18:22
The Rugby Report - March 11, 2024
3/11/2024
Welcome to this special, highly abbreviated episode of The Rugby Report. Due to a schedule conflict, I had to REALLY rush this episode. We reacap all the scores from the weekend action in Super Rugby and the MLR, and then look forward to next weekend, but that's all I could do before we just ran out of time. It's still FUN though, and normal episodes return next week! Blooper still follow. Enjoy!
Duration:00:24:01
The Rugby Report - March 4, 2024
3/3/2024
In this episode, there's a super upset at the Super Round in Melbourne (as we recap round 2 and preview round 3 in Super Rugby Pacific). I also land a PERFECT score with my Round 11 predictions in the URC. And finally, rugby returns to the USA as we cover opening weekend in the MLR! Bloopers are at the end! Enjoy!
Duration:00:24:01
The Rugby Report - February 26, 2024
2/25/2024
Welcome to Season FOUR of The Rugby Report! In this episode, we recap Round 1 action in Super Rugby (and look forward to Round 2), then zip over to the URC to recap Round 10 and preview Round 11, and finally, we finish in the USA as we preview Round 1 of the 2024 MLR Season. And for the first time in two seasons, there ARE Bloopers at the end! Enjoy!
Duration:00:24:03
The Rugby Report - November 27, 2023
11/26/2023
In this episode, the Wallabies may be tipping a Kiwi as their new head coach, but it's not who you think. Also, Super Rugby is heading to Japan where, let's face it a bunch of their players already are. And finally, we'll check in on URC and Premiership action before sending Season 3 of this podcast into the history books. Enjoy!
Duration:00:20:36
The Rugby Report - November 20, 2023
11/20/2023
Rugby Australia's Chairman is OUT! World Rugby manages to make the World Cup debacle worse, and in the URC (as we recap round 5 and preview round 6), it's a GREAT weekend to be Scottish! Finally, we'll have part 2 at our look ahead to the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season. Enjoy!
Duration:00:21:20
The Rugby Report - November 13, 2023
11/13/2023
In this episode, we'll take a look at half of the 2024 squad and schedule announcements from Super Rugby Pacific. I'll also explain why I am NOT canceling my Peacock streaming subscription now that the Rugby World Cup has ended, and we'll recap and highlight round 4 in the URC, preview round 5, and catch you up on the scores in the Premiership. Enjoy!
Duration:00:21:37
The Rugby Report - November 6, 2023
11/6/2023
In this episode, the Wallabies say Walla-buh bye to Eddie Jones, the All Blacks send a formal letter to WR, and in Europe, it's "play on!" We'll update you on Premiership action and look at week 3 results in the URC and look ahead to week 4. Enjoy!
Duration:00:12:35
The Rugby Report - October 30, 2023
10/29/2023
In this episode we look at the very controversial end to the Rugby World Cup (and I have a special comment on the Grand Final). We also look back at week 2 in the Premiership, and cover week 2 highlights in the URC and then look ahead to week 3.
Duration:00:14:10
The Rugby Report - October 23, 2023
10/22/2023
In this episode, we cover the RWC Semifinals and look ahead to the Grand Final. We also talk about the NPC Grand Final in New Zealand, and then back to Europe to look back at week 2 action in the Premiership. FInally, we cover the opening week of the URC season and preview week 2. Enjoy!
Duration:00:13:58
The Rugby Report - October 16, 2023
10/16/2023
In this episode, we look back at the most exciting quarterfinal round in Rugby World Cup history! We also cover a shocking result in the NPC semi-finals, and we recap the scores from week 1 in the Gallagher Premiership and look ahead to opening weekend in the URC. Enjoy!
Duration:00:22:18
The Rugby Report - October 9, 2023
10/9/2023
In this episode, we recap the last of the RWC pool matches and look forward to the quarterfinals, and in the NPC, we cover the quarterfinal round and then preview the seminfinals. I also try a new opening, and I have a special comment on the officiating from one of the (NPC) games. Enjoy!
Duration:00:19:25
The Rugby Report - October 2, 2023
10/2/2023
In this episode, we take a moment to bask in the glory of being named one of the top 5 rugby podcasts in New Zealand, then we recap the week's action in the RWC (including my special comment on Australia) AND look ahead to the quarterfinals. Finally, we recap the last week of the regular season in the NPC and look forward to next week's postseason matchups. I also have extra fish jokes for fans of the Tasman Mako! Enjoy!
Duration:00:23:31
The Rugby Report - September 25, 2023
9/24/2023
Where the heck have we been? I explain my unexpected absence over the last two weeks, then bring everyone up to date on the Rugby World Cup in France. Finally, we travel to NZ to recap round 8 and preview the final regular season round in the NPC. Along the way, there's a Winnie The Pooh reference and some very fishy humor for Tasman Mako fans. Enjoy!
Duration:00:17:45
The Rugby Report - September 4, 2023
9/4/2023
In this episode we FINALLY get to preview the opening weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. We also recap Round 5 in the Bunnings NPC league in New Zealand, take our first look at the table this season, and then look ahead to Round 6. Enjoy!
Duration:00:24:12