RugbyPass Podcast with McOnie, Mils & Salizzo

Week 6

Once again Scotty Stevenson is joined by radio host and commentator Mark Stafford to discuss all the action of Super Rugby week 6. 

This week the two analyse David Pocock's suspension; muse about the Chiefs' astounding stats; weigh the Jaguares' chances for this coming weekend and opine about the Bulls and the Lions contest: who will bring the hammer?

(Theme music: Face Punch (Jesse Spillane) / CC BY 4.0 )

Week 5

Mark Stafford, radio host and sports commentator, returns to the Rugby Pass Podcast bunker as Scotty's guest and there's plenty to talk about.

On the discussion platter today: NZ vs the rest of the world; Mark talks up the Chiefs; Scotty makes a case for round 6 to be the most exciting round of match ups and there's genuine but inexplicable excitement for the Kings/Sunwolves encounter.  

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Week 4

This week sees something of a departure from Super Rugby as Sumo talks to Tom Hamilton, Rugby Editor of ESPNscrum.com. 

Sumo gets Tom perspective on northern hemisphere rugby, particularly Eddie Jones' rise; his thoughts on Wales chances when they tour NZ later this year and his big takeaway from the current Super Rugby competition. 

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Rugby Pass Podcast: Week 3

Things are hotting up in week 3 of Super Rugby as Scotty welcomes Mark Stafford, radio host and sports commentator, to the Rugby Pass Podcast bunker. 

This week Scotty gets heated up about the place of the TMO in refereeing decisions; Nehe Milner-Skudder's exit from the competition; the Chief's "killer" schedule and the continual woefully story of the Reds.

Theme music:

Face Punch (Jesse Spillane) / CC BY 4.0 

Rugby Pass Podcast: Week 2

This week Scotty Stevenson is joined by thespinoff.co.nz Editor-in-Chief, Duncan Greive and writer Calum Henderson. They get down to brass tacks and discuss the Sunwolves; the Chief's ludicrous travel schedule; Tama Umaga getting flack for changing his squad; the sacking of Reds' coach Richard Graham and fine Argentinian meat.

Theme music:

Face Punch (Jesse Spillane) / CC BY 4.0

Rugby Pass Podcast: Week 1

Scotty Stevenson is joined in the Rugby Pass studio by broadcast Nathan Rarere to discuss all the going ons in week 1 of the Super Rugby competition. Turns out Nathan reckons the Brumbies are the most impressive side from round 1 (listen to find out why); the boys dissect the Stormers victory over the Bulls; Scotty's issue with milkshakes and both Nathan and Scotty lay out their picks for round 2 of Super Rugby.

Rugby Pass Podcast: Episode 1 - The Beginner's Guide To Super Rugby

The season is about to kick off, so join Scotty Stevenson for what's sure to be an exciting competition. In this inaugural episode of the Rugby Pass Podcast, Scotty is joined by Rugby novice José Barbosa as they preview the season by tackling the big topics: team mascots, matching human qualities with players and, of course, predictions for this week's matches.

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Face Punch (Jesse Spillane) / CC BY 4.0