The ARP crew quiz one of NZ Sport's great innovators, new Blues CEO Karl Budge, about taking the lessons he learnt in tennis and applying them to rugby.

Budge brought superstars like Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Sharapova to Auckland's small tennis event, and the fans clocked, so what can he do with rugby at Eden Park?

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The ARP crew deep dive into All Blacks coaching candidates Dave Rennie and Jamie Joseph as a decision draws nearer. What styles do they coach and which suits the All Blacks best?

We're joined by former Wallabies lock Justin Harrison to talk about Dave Rennie's legacy in Australia, as well as the Aussie teams topping Super Rugby.

Plus, we look at round four of the Six Nations. Can Scotland upset France and throw the tournament wide open?

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After playing his 100th test for England, the ARP crew debates whether Maro Itoje is an all-time great.

Is he on the modern Mt Rushmore?

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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the latest round of the Six Nations, as England fall apart at the hands of an Ireland team rekindling its form.

Plus, why the Scots almost got pipped by the Welsh.

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Jip, Bryn and Ross break down how the Crusaders capitulated and what the Brumbies' form means for the title race.

They look at whether the Chiefs have reached their potential, the Hurricanes' epic start, why the Landers defence is superb and whether Caleb Tangitau has all the pieces to be a test winger.

Oh yeh .. and the Blues can get up against the Brumbies this week!

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The Aotearoa Rugby Pod crew break down the difficulties side have integrating their All Blacks returning to Super Rugby.

We also look at the big statements made by the likes of Highlanders, Chiefs, Waratahs and Brumbies in week 1, as well as the players that made the biggest impacts.

The team examines this weekend's Six Nations. Can England bounce back?

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