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The Rugby Run

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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.

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  • 20 episodes
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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 27 min

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (2/8/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show. We kick off the show by reviewing the opening round of the Hilux NPC so far, and take your calls on 0800 150 811 to hear your thoughts about how your team went. Watto is then joined by former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u to deep dive and reminisce about the 1996 All Blacks tour of South Africa. We then hear from Cody Nielson to discuss Auckland referees getting a new sponsor on board. We give you our Player of the Week to finish the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 26 · 1 hr 27 min

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (26/7/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black and Welsh International Shane Howarth, and former Wallaby Tim Horan. Mark looks ahead to the All Blacks' South Africa touring squad named tomorrow, as well as looking back on their three Nations Championship Tests so far. Plus, the NPC starts this week! We hear from some of the coaches of the competition in anticipation of the opening round of matches as part of 'The Coaches Corner.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 19 · 1 hr 24 min

    The Rugby Run with Daniel McHardy | Full Show (19/7/26)

    The Rugby Run with Daniel McHardy - Full Show featuring analysis of the All Blacks' 40-21 win against Ireland at Eden Park. We hear from former All Black and Welsh International Shane Howarth to review the Test match and look ahead to the South Africa tour. We then hear from Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay to review the Wallabies' big win against Italy, in what was Joe Schmidt's last Test match as head coach. Irish rugby writer Oliver Lee joins Daniel to recap the All Blacks Test from an Irish perspective, as well as looking forward to his new rugby magazine issue. We then round out the show with 'The Coaches Corner', hearing from a variety of coaches from round three of the Nations Championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 5 · 1 hr 31 min

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (5/7/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show. The first Test of Dave Rennie's All Black coaching era finished with the All Blacks coming out on top in an enthralling encounter in Christchurch at the new Te Kaha Stadium. Mark kicks off the show by dissecting the Test with former All Black Ant Strachan, before hearing your thoughts on the Test on 0800 150 811. We then hear from Stan Sports presenter Nick McArdle, out of Australia, to look back on the Wallabies' first Test in the Nations Championship. We also hear a range of opinions on the opening round of the competition, listening back to press conference audio from the head coaches. Mark rounds out the show by bringing you his Player of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 28 · 1 hr 26 min

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (28/6/26)

    The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Kevin Schuler on his All Black 23 for the France Test in the Nations Championship. Plus, we hear from Australian Rugby commentator Brett McKay on how the Wallabies squad is shaping up ahead of their first Test against Ireland. We also discuss the news around the new Anzac Day Bledisloe Test in Brisbane. To round out the show, Watto names his All Black starting 23 he'd like to see this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices