The Rugby Run
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.
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (4/10/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan, and Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay.
Watto looks ahead to the Bledisloe Cup Tests against the Wallabies, with the squad announced during the week, as well as recapping Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay.
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Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator previews Bledisloe Cup Tests (4/10/26)
Australian rugby commentator and host of the 8/9 Rugby Podcast Brett Mckay joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look ahead to the All blacks v Wallabies Test series starting next weekend, with the Wallabies having good momentum after beating South Africa.
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Ant Strachan | Counties Manukau defend Shield against Hawke's Bay & Ardie Savea signs for the Blues (4/10/26)
Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to recap the final round of the NPC, including Counties Manukau defending the Ranfurly Shield against Hawke's Bay.
They also dicsuss Ardie Savea signing for the Blues, and the recent All Blacks squad named for the Bledisloe Cup.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (27/9/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former Wallaby Justin Harrison previewing the Wallabies v Springboks Test in Perth tonight, former NZR CEO David Moffett, and wrapping up all the action from the latest round of the NPC, including Counties Manukau taking the Ranfurly Shield off Northland.
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David Moffett | Former NZR CEO on the financial State of Rugby in New Zealand (27/9/26)
Former NZR CEO David Moffett joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to talk about the financial State of Rugby in New Zealand.
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Justin Harrison | Former Wallaby previews Wallabies v Springboks Test in Perth tonight (27/9/26)
Former Wallaby lock Justin Harrison joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to preview the Wallabies v Springboks Test in Perth tonight.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (20/9/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Featuring
Steven Harris Gordon Bray Kevin Schuler
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Kevin Schuler | Former Bay of Plenty coach reviews the 'Battle of the Bays' (20/9/26)
Former Bay of Plenty Coach & Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins the show to discuss the 2026 Battle of the Bays, How Bay of Plenty has gone from losing to Manawatu to beating the top of the table Hawke's Bay in just 2 weeks, Can they keep the momentum going, and more!!
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Gordon Bray | Iconic Australian rugby commentator on the future of rugby in Australia (20/9/26)
Aussie Rugby Commentator Gordon Bray joins the show to have a chat about the recent performances by the Wallabies against Argentina, How can Rugby Union in Aus combat League, On their upcoming games against the Springboks, and more!!
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Steve Harris | Northland rugby commentator on Northland's 2026 NPC performance so far (20/9/26)
Northland Rugby Commentator Steve Harris joins the show to have a chat about the excellent performances of Northland this NPC Season, The whole community getting behind the team, Ranfurly Shield Defences, Do they have a chance at winning the comp, and more!!
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (13/9/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show, in the show today Mark Watson speaks on the All Blacks losing the third and final test against the Springboks in The Greatest Rivalry Tour, Shane Howarth and Graham Hill both join the show to give their opinions on what occurred throughout the tests and what ultimately lead to the downfall of the All Blacks after winning the first test.
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Graham Hill | The Importance of Coaching when it comes to having a Good Team (13/9/26)
Olympic Head Coach for Swimming New Zealand Graham Hill joins the show to discuss the All Blacks losing the three tests in a row to the Springboks and the importance of the coaching behind the team, Why what Rassie is doing works so well while the coaching of Rennie doesn't, and more!!
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Shane Howarth | Former All Blacks & Welsh Player on South Africa winning The Greatest Rivalry Series 3-1 (13/9/26)
Former All Blacks & Wales Player Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson to discuss the All Blacks third loss in a row to South Africa, How well the Boks played in the final test, The mistakes made by the All Blacks, How a fans perspective differs from an experienced player, and more!
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (6/9/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show, in the show today Mark Watson speaks on the All Blacks losing a second test against the Springboks in South Africa, Kevin Schuler speaks on the game and what he saw out of both the All Blacks & Springboks sides, Listening to Dave Rennie's comments at the press conference, Also calls and texts from listeners.
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Kevin Schuler | Former All Black on The All Blacks losing the Third Test against the Springboks (6/9/26)
Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson to chat about the All Blacks losing the Third Test against the Springboks, What can the squad improve on, What has to change if they want to win the fourth match, Do we need fresh people on the back end of the team, and more.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (30/8/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring South African correspondent John O'Connor, and broadcaster Duncan Garner.
Plus, we hear your thoughts and reactions to the second Test of the Greatest Rivalry tour between the All Blacks and Springboks in Cape Town.
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Duncan Garner | Kiwi broadcaster on the state of NZ Schoolboy rugby (30/8/26)
Kiwi broadcaster Duncan Garner joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to talk about the state of NZ Schoolboy rugby off the back of Westlake winning the 1A competition over the weekend.
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John O'Connor | South African rugby writer reviews Springboks win in second Test (30/8/26)
South African rugby writer joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the Springboks' win against the All Blacks in the second Test in Cape Town
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (23/8/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show
Watto starts the show with a Rugby Round Table with former All Blacks Ofisa Tonu'u and Kevin Schuler to review the All Blacks' great win against the Springboks at Ellis Park.
We then hear your thoughts on 0800 150 811 to react to the All Blacks' win, before hearing from Dave Rennie and Rassie Erasmus' press conference audio after the match.
We round out the show by giving you our player of the week.
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Phil Halse | Former Northland forward on Ranfurly Shield win against Canterbury (23/8/26)
Former Northland forward Phil Halse joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to talk about Northland's Ranfurly Shield win against Canterbury in Christchurch during the week.
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All Blacks v Springboks | Former All Blacks Ofisa Tonu'u & Kevin Schuler react to win against the Springboks at Ellis Park (23/8/26)
Former All Blacks Ofisa Tonu'u & Kevin Schuler join Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to react to the All Blacks' famous win against the Springboks this morning at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (16/8/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u reviewing the All Blacks' 50-19 win against the Bulls this morning.
We then take your calls on 0800 150 811 to hear your takes on the All Blacks, as well as on the Hilux NPC.
Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Watto to discuss the latest round of the NPC, with Canterbury narrowly defending the Ranfurly Shield at home.
Australian commentator Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast then joins the show to talk all things Wallabies following their two wins against...
Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator on Wallabies first Tests under Les Kiss (16/8/26)
Australian rugby commentator Brett McKay from the 8/9 Rugby podcast joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the Wallabies' first Tests under Les Kiss against Japan, and look ahead to their matches against Argentina.
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Kevin Schuler | Former All Black on Canterbury retaining the Ranfurly Shield & Manawatu reunion (16/8/26)
Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review Canterbury retaining the Ranfurly Shield against Bay of Plenty, as well as talking about his Manawatu reunion over the weekend.
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Ofisa Tonu'u | Former All Black reviews good win against the Bulls in South Africa (16/8/26)
Former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the All Blacks' 50-19 win against the Bulls in South Africa this morning.
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The Rugby Run with Mark Watson | Full Show (9/8/26)
The Rugby Run with Mark Watson - Full Show featuring former All Black Ant Strachan, South African rugby correspondent John O'Connor, and former All Black Kevin Schuler.
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Kevin Schuler | Former All Black wraps up the second round of the NPC (9/8/26)
Former All Black Kevin Schuler joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to wrap up the second round of the Hilux NPC.
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John O'Connor | South African rugby writer on Springboks' close win against Argentina (9/8/26)
South African rugby writer John O'Connor joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the Springboks' close 17-10 win against Argentina this morning, as well as looking at the opening game of the Greatest Rivalry tour.
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Ant Strachan | Former All Black reviews opening tour win against the Stormers (9/8/26)
Former All Black Ant Strachan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to review the All Blacks' opening tour win against the Stormers in Cape Town.
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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.
<...Cody Nielson | Auckland Rugby Event Director on signing new sponsorship deal for Auckland referees (2/8/26)
Auckland Rugby Event Director Cody Nielson joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to talk about signing a new sponsorship deal for Auckland referees with Auto Trader for 2027 and 2028, replacing Westie Pies.
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Ofisa Tonu'u | Looking back at the All Blacks 1996 tour of South Africa (2/8/26)
Former All Black Ofisa Tonu'u joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to look back at the All Blacks' 1996 tour of South Africa ahead of the All Blacks returning there this month.
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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.'
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The Coaches Corner | NPC coaches ahead of the 50th season (26/7/26)
Producer Brayden has found audio from various NPC coaches from across Sport Nation's shows ahead of the first round of the competition this week.
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Tim Horan | Former Wallabies centre reflects on Joe Schmidt Wallabies era and Nations Championship Tests (26/7/26)
Former Wallabies centre Tim Horan joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to reflect on Joe Schmidt's Wallabies era and Nations Championship Tests against Ireland, France and Italy. They also look ahead to Les Kiss coming in as the new coach for the August Tests against Japan and Argentina.
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Shane Howarth | Former All Black & Welsh International previews All Blacks' South Africa tour squad (26/7/26)
Former All Black & Welsh International Shane Howarth joins Mark Watson on The Rugby Run to preview the All Blacks' South Africa tour squad, which is set to be announced tomorrow at midday.
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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...
Oliver Lee | Irish rugby writer reflects on loss against All Blacks at Eden Park (19/7/26)
Irish rugby writer Oliver Lee joins Daniel McHardy on The Rugby Run to reflect on Ireland's loss against the All Blacks at Eden Park last night. We also look forward to Oliver's new rugby magazine issue 'Rugby 2026' coming out next week.
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Brett McKay | Australian rugby commentator on Wallabies big win against Italy (19/7/26)
Australian rugby commentator and host of the 8/9 Rugby Podcast, Brett McKay, joins Daniel McHardy on The Rugby Run to recap a big Wallabies win against Italy in Perth last night and look back on Joe Schmidt's era in charge of the national team.
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Shane Howarth | Former All Black & Welsh International on the win against Ireland (19/7/26)
Former All Black & Welsh International Shane Howarth joins Daniel McHardy on The Rugby Run to reflect on the win against Ireland, as well as looking ahead to the South Africa tour next month.
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