What happens when the pressure of rugby’s biggest matches follows you home?

Ben O’Keeffe joins the Aotearoa Rugby Pod for a deeply personal conversation about the moments that have tested him, the toll criticism has taken and the people who have helped him through his toughest times.

From World Cup pressure to the fallout surrounding Rassie Erasmus’ infamous Lions tour video, Ben opens up about the human side of refereeing that fans rarely get to see.

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The All Blacks ran away from the Wallabies at Eden Park—but how many of their biggest questions did that performance answer?

James Parsons and Ross Karl break down what changed after halftime and ask if the All Blacks produce the same game when they aren’t winning the collisions.

Plus, did Australia really test their aerial defence, Josh Lord’s unseen work and the case for giving Timoci Tavatavanawai an opportunity.

The boys also answer your lineout questions, debate rugby’s hip-drop tackle crackdown, and join Karl Tily for the TAB Match Centre.

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The ARP crew reacts to the teams named for Bledisloe Cup 1.

From DMac at 10 to the bench makeup, plenty to talk here!

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