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Satisfied, Not Convinced: What the All Blacks’ Ireland Win Really Told Us 19.07.2026 54min

The initial reaction was happiness. The morning-after verdict is satisfaction, with a few important warnings. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall take a deeper look at the All Blacks’ 40-21 win over Ireland after having time to review the performance and absorb the post-match comments from both teams. Did the victory settle the midfield debate? Should Ruben Love start at 10 in South Africa? Has Tupou Vaa’i found his position at six? And could Luke Jacobson’s ill-discipline prove far more costly against the Springboks? The All Blacks are improving, unbeaten and increasingly confident. The question now is whether they are ready for South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks 40, Ireland 21: Optimism Returns at Eden Park 19.07.2026 21min

Six tries, 40 points and a statement victory over Ireland. Martin Devlin and Jamie Wall react from Eden Park after the All Blacks produced their most complete performance of the July internationals, racing to a 28-7 halftime lead before closing out a convincing 40-21 win. They discuss the improved defence, Tupou Vaa’i’s successful move to number six, the dominant set piece, the key moments that broke Ireland and what the result means before the All Blacks head to South Africa. Three matches. Three wins. Is this All Blacks side beginning to click? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does RATIMA Deserve A Spot Over PRESTON? | ALL BLACKS V IRELAND MAILBAG 17.07.2026 35min

We're digging into the massive listener mailbag before the All Blacks run out against Ireland tomorrow night. Jamie joins Martin to look at the massive front row row, debate the fine margins keeping Wallace Sititi out of the twenty-three, and tear into the static five-minute cameos currently stalling Cortez Ratima. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Cortez Ratima during the All Blacks v Italy international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 11 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) All Blacks Wallace Sititi during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks v Ireland: Vaa’i at 6, Moorby Rewarded and the Midfield Debate LIVE REACTION SHOW 16.07.2026 52min

The All Blacks team to face Ireland at Eden Park has been named, and Martin Devlin, Jamie Wall and Nigel Yalden break down the biggest selection calls. Tupou Vaa’i starts at blindside flanker, Patrick Tuipulotu plays his first Nations Championship Test, and Josh Moorby is rewarded after an impressive debut. The panel also debates whether Jordie Barrett and Quinn Tupaea are now the All Blacks’ first-choice midfield, the value of keeping the same 9, 10 and 12 combination for a third straight Test, and the unlucky players still waiting for game time. Plus, Mex the legend was right. Has the right team been picked to beat Ireland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'It's the ALL BLACKS to Lose' | Bernard Jackman on All Blacks v Ireland CLASH 15.07.2026 33min

World-class Irish commentator Bernard Jackman joins Marty to chart Dave Rennie’s structural progress, isolate Sam Prendergast’s defensive vulnerabilities, dissect Jamison Gibson-Park’s high-tempo tactical engine, and preview the brutal ground-and-pound framework arriving in Auckland. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v Italy international test match, Nations Championship 2026, Hnry Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand, 11 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Springboks CANNOT Afford To Lose Their AURA | Chris Jones On Rassie's ASTOUNDING Depth Ahead Of Tour 14.07.2026 34min

We are running a fine lens over global hierarchy changes following a massive winter block of test rugby. Sports Journalist Chris Jones joins Marty to evaluate our scratchy 47-17 margin over Italy and size up a brutal traveling Irish threat. We target the immense squad rotation depth currently separating South Africa from the chasing pack and analyze the tactical selection fear painting local strategy into a corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selecting The All Blacks Squad to BEAT Ireland | Rugby Roundtable 14.07.2026 41min

All attention is on our 32-year Eden Park record as Thursday's official squad announcement looms. Broadcasting from high altitude on the Tibetan Plateau, Mark joins Martin and John to tear down the sanitized optimism surrounding our scratchy international progress. We debate the severe positional edits needed to face a world-class Irish side, expose front-row scrumming vulnerabilities, and use sports psychology to challenge the pre-match physiological load of the Haka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 MISSED TACKLES?! | Tony Johnson Breaks Down Springboks VICTORY over SCOTLAND 13.07.2026 24min

We are diving deep into the massive fallout from Round Two of the Nations Championship. Tony Johnson joins the desk to unpack the All Blacks' 47-17 victory over Italy and analyze a wild weekend of global Rugby. We target the brutal travel schedule destroying Japan and Italy, tear down South Africa's messy 46 missed tackles, and argue over the confusing yellow card upgrade protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can We beat IRELAND? | Tony Johnson Breaks Down All Blacks V Italy 13.07.2026 31min

We are running a fine microscope over the tactical fallout from the All Blacks' 47-17 victory over Italy. Sky Sport rugby commentator Tony Johnson joins Marty to play a definitive game of Glass Half Full. We project Will Jordan's trajectory toward the global try-scoring apex, dissect the 20-minute red card upgrade system, expose static first-half playmaking, and look ahead to the massive historical challenge from Ireland at Eden Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Rennie’s Ireland Warning: The All Blacks’ Biggest Test Yet 13.07.2026 15min

Dave Rennie fronts the media as the All Blacks turn their attention to a dangerous Irish side heading to Eden Park. Rennie explains where Ireland can hurt New Zealand, why the All Blacks must add more balance to their attacking game, and how he plans to break down one of the world’s best defensive teams. He also reveals why Rieko Ioane has joined the squad, addresses the TMO controversy, discusses the intense competition for selection and provides key injury updates ahead of a test that could define the start of his All Blacks tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks v Italy: The Morning-After Verdict 12.07.2026 39min

Marty Devlin and Jamie Wall are back live from The Featherston in Wellington with their full morning-after reaction to the All Blacks’ test against Italy. They break down the key moments, the standout performances, the selection calls and the biggest questions to come out of the match. What worked, what did not, and what does it all mean for the All Blacks from here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks post match | Dave Rennie and Ardie Savea 11.07.2026 12min

The All Black captain and coach wrap up the 47-17 victory over Italy at Hnry Stadium in Wellington. #AllBlacks #Rugby #Italy #Wellington Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All Blacks vs Italy: Full Time Hot Takes 11.07.2026 29min

Marty and Jamie break down the key takeaways from the All Blacks' 47-17 win over Italy at Hnry Stadium. They're joined by Josh Moorby, Anton Segner and Will Jordan, plus some extra analysis from TVNZ's Luke Robinson and NZ Herald's Gregor Paul. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

REACTING TO ALL BLACKS V ITALY TEAM NAMING w/ TONY JOHNSON 09.07.2026 1godz 3min

All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has just revealed the side to take on Italy this Saturday in Wellington! We're LIVE with Sky Sport's TONY JOHNSON to discuss everything about it! Let us know your thoughts in the chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What Do The Coaches Think of ALL BLACKS V FRANCE? | Analyzing Dave Rennie's Comments 08.07.2026 33min

We dive into Coach's Corner to unpack the fallout from our thrilling clash against France. Martin and Jamie pull apart the defensive stats from Dave Rennie and the breakdown secrets from Neil Barnes. Plus we look at the upcoming test against Italy in Wellington and ask why defence coach Tana Umaga has been kept away from the media. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What If Cam Roigard Gets Hurt? | FANS REACT TO ALL BLACKS V FRANCE 08.07.2026 29min

The All Blacks 34-32 victory over France at One New Zealand Stadium has completely set our comment section on fire. Marty and Jamie sit down for an emergency midweek mailbag to unpack thousands of your comments about breakdown brutality and early yellow cards. We debate the halfback depth, check in on our outright sprint pace, and settle the ongoing Will Jordan positional saga. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Cam Roigard try during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press)Head coach Dave Rennie during a training session, Christchurch, New Zealand, 02 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'We Wanna Play At Speed' | JASON RYAN On Why This All Blacks Squad REFUSES To Slow Down 07.07.2026 15min

The Test season is in overdrive as the All Blacks navigate a windy, cold Auckland training week before heading to the capital. Forwards coach Jason Ryan unpicks Dave Rennie's "brilliant at basics" directive, addresses the team's defensive cohesion, and directly maps out the selection framework. Plus, dynamic loose forward Wallace Sititi shares an incredibly open, moving account of his mental recovery from a terrifying concussion and reveals what it's really like to vlog for the socials while rooming with skipper Ardie Savea. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks assistant coach Jason Ryan during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by John Cowpland / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How We Can BEAT South Africa | All Blacks Rugby Roundtable 07.07.2026 38min

In this weeks Roundtable... We lock horns over Dave Rennie’s "confusing" positional selections, evaluate the heavy technical load currently draining captain Ardie Savea, expose the corporate buzzwords invading the whiteboard blueprints, and profile the looming Eden Park threat from Ireland. IMAGE CREDIT: All Blacks Ardie Savea during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Martin Hunter / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'A Mindset Shift' | Neil Barnes Explains Why The All Blacks Aren't Just Copying The Past 06.07.2026 27min

We are tracking the All Blacks' preparation as they shift camp from Christchurch to Wellington. Assistant coach Neil Barnes directly addresses the selection philosophy, the 95% sub-3-second ruck analytics, and the high-tackle penalty count. Plus, rookie loosehead prop Xavier Numia reflects on a highly emotional debut with his grandfather, and towering lock Sam Darry shares the data tweaks needed to fix their defensive leak before facing a proud Italian forward pack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Brutal Ruck Analytics Driving The All Blacks' THRILLER Win Over France | TONY JOHNSON 06.07.2026 40min

The groundbreaking opening round of the inaugural Nations Championship is officially in the books. Veteran Sky Sport rugby broadcaster Tony Johnson joins Marty to run a fine microscope over the All Blacks' adventurous 34-32 victory against a bruising French team in Christchurch. We break down the staggering ruck speed analytics, validate Luke Jacobson’s relentless physical work rate, analyze the backfield kicking deficit, and look inside Fabien Galthié's tense, untranslated press conference. IMAGE CREDIT: Dave Rennie during the All Blacks v France international test match, Nations Championship 2026, One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, New Zealand, 04 July 2026. (Photo by Aaron Gillions / action press) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices