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Super Smack
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Gareth Williams and Rawiri Jobe are two hardcore rugby fans, making a podcast out of their obsession with the great game. They dissect Super Rugby, round by round from a fan’s perspective and give their two cents on the games, the players, and the latest TMO scandal. Plus - a lot of smack talk.
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Three Quarters
1w ago00:42:14Tap to summarize This week on the pod, it’s time for three-quarter finals. We preview the upcoming games: who will make it to the next round, and who will be the coveted lucky loser? Could the Hurricanes and the Chiefs suffer upsets to their bogey teams, the Reds and the Brumbies? Or will home advantage be too much for our Aussie counterparts? And the Blues face a seemingly impossible task of playing in front of a sold-out Te Kaha Stadium against a rampantly building Crusaders side. Don’t say it. Don’t say it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It’s Kids Round!!!
2w ago00:43:32Tap to summarizeThis week on the pod, it’s the final round of the regular season and there’s 4 team fighting for their place on the ladder. And the ridiculous ‘lucky loser’ system is back again this year, meaning someone will get through even if they lose their quarterfinal - make it make sense! Angus Gardner was up to his usual tricks - telling players off like a deputy principal or shocked granny. And With no Will Jordan, and no DMac, this weekend’s games are very much up for grabs. Will the big 2 rest their star players ahead of the finals? Or should they put the foot on the throat?Make sure to tune in next week as we have some very special guests joining us for a finals preview! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Knocked the F*** Out
3w ago00:41:01Tap to summarizeThis week on the pod, it’s crunch time in Super Rugby Pacific with two big rounds to go before the finals. Some epic match ups are on the cards, with 3 confirmed teams in the playoffs and 7 others all vying for spots in the top 6. It really could go each and every way. Will the Hurricanes continue their dominance and claim the title of minor premiers, or can the Chiefs chase them down? And with a horrific injury to Caleb Tangitau, who’s in line to be our All Blacks wingers? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oh Deary Me
4w ago00:46:41Tap to summarizeThis week on the Smack! The boys discuss the finals before the finals - as the top teams of the competition all face off against each other in the dying rounds. Are the Crusaders timing their run to perfection YET AGAIN? Was the Horse ban just a elaborate ruse to lull us all into a false sense of security before they cast their biggest spell?There is some serious controversy stirring around the refereeing decisions this season, with some shocker calls across multiple games - and the people are outraged. The Chiefs hang on against the Reds in the Battle of the Bogans in Queensland and a Hurricanes B team give Moana another spanking. Will the injuries to Ruben Love and Cam Roigard leave the Canes exposed heading into finals time, or have they got a good enough team to push on through? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Backwards Out Of The Hands
May 500:45:46Tap to summarizeThis week on the pod, Round 12 is done and dusted with some big results! The Reds stake their claim as the top Aussie side, as they send the Brumbies tumbling further down the table. Has Les finally given them the kiss of life? The Force sneak past the Tahs to stamp their mark on the comp at the business end of the season. Could they make a playoff or is it just a bit beyond reach? The Hurricanes topple the defending champion Crusaders in Wellington and reclaim their spot at the head of the table. Have they got the legs to go all the way?And the Blues give their farewell to Moana with an ultimate thumping out at Albany - but not without some fancy free kick moves from the home team. All this and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just a Super Weekend!
Apr 2800:44:25Tap to summarizeIt was a super time at Super Round this weekend in Christchurch. The team headed down to the Garden City for the opening of Te Kaha, One New Zealand Stadium and it was a banger! 5 sold out games and plenty of action. The Crusaders gave their fans an opening night to remember as they put away the Waratahs with a hat trick from Dallas McLeod. The Hurricanes once again showed their dominance by destroying the Brumbies on Anzac Day with flying Fehi Fineanganofo inching ever closer to the all-time try scoring record for a single season. And it was only fitting that we went to Super Point - with the Reds and the Blues taking it down to extra time in a nail biter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Hundy Club
Apr 2100:37:13Tap to summarizeThis week on the pod! It’s no longer a theory - it seems well and truly evident that if you have a player celebrating 100 caps, you’re guaranteed a win! There’s something about a centenary celebration that gees the boys up something chronic. And this weekend was a shining example. Luke Jacobsen got his 100th crown, battering the Hurricanes defences and clinching an extra time win to see the Chiefs top of the table. Finlay Christie’s hundredth saw the Blues hold on for dear life, as the Highlanders tried but failed to get a win. And it was another 100 capper that saw one of the biggest upsets of the weekend - as the Force rallied around Harry Johnson Holmes to topple the Crusaders in Perth, making it two losses on the road for the reigning champions. It’s certainly going to be a doozy of an Anzac weekend at Super Round in Christchurch. We’ll see you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Quit Horsing Around
Apr 1500:39:15Tap to summarizeTwo major tragedies were thrust upon Super Rugby this week as both the Crusaders horses and Moana Pasifika officially get the axe from our great competition. Is this the future of Super? One axing at a time?In other news, it was poetry in motion as the Canes keep their No.1 status, with a decent thumping of the Blues, as Cam Roigard cements himself as the best halfback - probably in the world. The Chiefs pound Moana into literal non-existence to setup a thrilling top of the table clash next week in Hamilton. And the Crusaders faced the wrath of the hurting Reds side, as the 100th celebration to Filipo Dangunu geed the boys up to a historic win, the first at home against the Crusaders since 2011. Goes to show, anything can happen in this comp! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It Started With A Kiss
Apr 700:40:41Tap to summarizeIt’s Easter and you know what that means! Only 3 games of Super Rugby? WTF? Weirdest decision since the inclusion of the Sunwolves.The Easter bunny brought a second consecutive thumping for the Queensland Reds, as the heat turns up on soon-to-be Wallabies coach, Les Kiss. Poor bugger. What has happened to the Brisbane men and can they bounce back to stay in the top 6?The Chiefs finally answer some critics with a tasty performance, albeit against a seriously average Waratahs side. And the Crusaders do what they always do - start to push the throttle in when it counts as they absolutely devastate the Drua at the last ever game at Apollo Projects Stadium. God help us when they move to Te Kaha… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Friday Night Lights
Mar 2900:43:04Tap to summarizeIt was lights out both figuratively and literally this weekend as the Hurricanes switched off the Reds like an old lamp and the stadium lights went down at North Harbour Stadium, just as Highlanders started their one game winning streak.The Brumbies will regret not celebrating James Slipper’s 100th game for the franchise, as the Tahs sneak past them for an upset, thanks largely to Angus Gardner.The Chiefs barely scrape by the Force as they still struggle to find their rhythm.Newly crowned Prince Peyton continues to shine in his father’s footsteps as part of a killer Blues backline, and Ruben Love has had a lovely hair treatment and is looking better than ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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