RugbyPass Podcast with McOnie, Mils & Salizzo

Season 3 - Episode 8 - The Crusaders caught in the eye of a fiery Hurricanes side

This week Mils and Scotty discuss one giant Stormer, a pricey pair of ripped jeans, and would Mils punch Aaron Smith? 

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Is rugby getting too soft? We ask a veteran referee

Scotty and Mils talk to Bryce Lawrence, the manager of New Zealand's rugby referees about dangerous tackles, how the New Zealand referees are faring in Super Rugby so far, and ask the age old question: Is rugby getting too soft?

Season 3 - Episode 6 - It's time for refs to punish ALL head contact

Sumo's back, baby. And dives right back into the rugby world with Mils as they navigate the tricky waters of whether or not refs should be penalising more accidental head contact. Plus, will the Blues ever get out of their slump to become a winning team?

Season 3 - Episode 5 - The start of super rugby shows South Africa's speeding up.

James and Mils hit your ears again this week while Scotty's away in South Korea. But we won't let Sumo get away that easily, he joins the pod over the phone with a mouth full of kimchi to discuss the Blues lineup for their clash against the Highlanders and some of the winter olympiucs action. Plus, what has Fergie, of Black Eyed Peas fame, done now? 

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Is the Blues tens victory a sign of things to come?

Scotty is still in PyeongChang so once again James McOnie joins Mils at the mic. They talk to Bundee Aki about the Irish rugby atmosphere, how the Blues are shaping up as a potential team to beat this super rugby season, and who does James think could be the first 'hybrid' All Black?

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Hamilton's big weekend

Scotty's ventured to Pyeongchang for three weeks so the mic's been passed to James McOnie for the mean time on The Short Ball. Mils and James chat about the Hamilton Sevens, a bonus for the Black Ferns, and what does the Westmere housing market have to do with footy?

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Concurrent sevens tournaments are a must

Scotty and Mils settle into 2018 and talk all things rugby directly into your ears. Are Super Rugby coaches about to finally stand up to the long arm of the All Blacks management? Whatever the case, the boys show them some much deserved love. Discussion is had on the benefits and the drawbacks of hosting concurrent tournaments for the womens and mens sevens, and just how to make it work for everyone. 

Season 3 - Episode 1 - We're back!

Scotty and Mils are back after their holiday with the hottest takes on the upcoming year in rugby. Hear their thoughts about the 2018 Super Rugby season and the sold-out Hamilton Sevens. Plus Scotty pitches his idea for a new game: Rugby 11s. 

The Off Season: Part Three

Scotty and Mils have apparently fled the country so The Off Season returns once more. James, Melodie, and Liam talk the year of domestic rugby. James reckons the Highlanders won in the off season trades while Melodie is wary of the rookie-heavy Hurricanes. Plus there's some obligatory chat about Steve Hansen's terrible biscuit ads.

The Off Season: Part Two

Scotty and Mils are still off getting sunburned so The Off Season is back with James McOnie, Melodie Robinson, and Liam Napier. The womens rugby chat continues as they plot the rise of the womens game and call out a few local businesses to put their money behind the girls.