Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Paul is joined by Searle and Jeff Wilson as they dissect the Rugby Championship. With the Northern Tour now just around the corner, who hurt their chances of being in the squad and who has cemented their place in the squad? The big question is should NZ relax the stance on using overseas players, or would that weaken the domestic game? Rugby is under pressure like never before so would can be done to maintain the game? We look at the NPC coming up, will b...
Oct 02, 2024•54 min
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast. The Bledisloe Cup is safely locked away for another year, so can we look back at this year's Rugby Championship as a success after all? With the cup done after one match, is there a way to keep the second test between the All Blacks and the Wallabies interesting? Despite the win, the ABs were given a scare against Australia once again struggled as the game went on, who do the panel think is keeping their place in the team moving forward? The NPC is about ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast. The Bledisloe Cup returns and the All Blacks will be looking to turnaround their fortunes after two straight loses to the Springboks. Australia will also be hurting and will want to take advantage of an All Blacks team still undergoing a rebuild under Razor. With such an important game coming up, with so much riding on it, will Razor revert to a tried and tested team or still ring in the changes? The NPC continues to excite with a number of entertaining g...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast! The All Blacks are in an unfamiliar situation having lost 3 of their last 4 games - thank goodness for the Eden Park fortress - and could potentially be lacking a trophy. So, is this the time to panic, or merely a transition between coaching styles? If all this All Blacks talk is making you blue, then we can look to the red of Tasman who won the Ranfurly Shield in the final seconds. Speaking of the Ranfurly Shield, Piri gives us an insight into what happe...
Sep 10, 2024•57 min
Jeff Wilson joins Paul and Searle to review last weekend's performance agains the Springboks. What do our panel make of the knock-on? Does World Rugby need to improve its communication with fans and players when mistakes happen? Is there anything the AB's coaching staff can do to turn things around before their second test? Can Auckland get a win in the NPC and where has it all gone wrong?
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The Rugby Championship is back after a break and they don't come much bigger than this! It is the South Africa vs All Blacks. The ABs will be looking to make a statement and perhaps gain a little revenge for their World Cup lose, but do Piri, Paul or Searle think this new look team has a chance agains the Springboks? NPC continues to get interesting and the trio look at which teams have impressed them this week and who already seems to be fighting a losing battle. Lastly, Piri reveals why you sh...
Aug 27, 2024•53 min
Please be aware that there were some sound issues with this podcast Searle joins the duo of Paul and Piri to take about the All Blacks demolition job of Argentina from Eden Par. Fears that the Wellington curse had rubbed off on Auckland and put the streak under threat were put to bed early as the lads talk about what went right in this test. The panel talk about this week's NPC games and start to look ahead the test matches against South Africa.
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Paul and Piri, are joined by sporting legend Jeff Wilson and they are breaking down the All Black's lose to the Pumas. Is the Wellington stadium cursed, and if so, what is it about the Wellington stadium that seems to have the All Blacks struggling to find a win. Of course, this lose will mean the honeymoon period has been cut short and now people will be demanding a response, but what would happen if the Argies picked up a win at the fortress of Eden Park? There is plenty to go over and of cour...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Once again Piri, Paul and Searle are answering the bog questions. This week, which current All Blacks player would be the best 100m sprinter? The boys look at the possible All Blacks line up that could face the Pumas this weekend. Piri talks what happens after a game of rugby and what it takes to recover from an injury and how it changes the way you play on the field. The boys go over the opening fixtures of the NPC Comp
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The boys go over Scott Robertson’s squad for the upcoming Rugby Championship. Who are they excited to see play in the upcoming competition, and who they think was an interesting selection? Do Siri, Paul or Searle think we will start to see the playing style change during this Rugby Championship? The panel reflect on the NZ Sevens performance. The NPC Comp is only a week away and who do the boys think are good value, and may be a surprise package this season. They also attempt to big this season’...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The All Blacks went to San Diego with still a few questions hanging over them, and the trio of Paul Moaote, Piri Weepu and Israel Dagg look over the weekend's game to see if those questions have been answered. Which player impressed on debut? Has the win against Fiji silenced any potential Scott Robertson doubters? We also begin to look forward to the NPC competition starting and what teams will be making a push for the title
Jul 23, 2024•44 min
The All Blacks completed a 2-0 series win over England to give Razor the perfect start as All Blacks coach. How do Paul and Piri rate the All Blacks performance, and were England unlucky to leave NZ without at least one win to take home? All eyes now turn to San Diego where the All Blacks will be taking on Fiji. Will Scott Robertson make changes to the team to play the Fijians, as he attempts to impose his philosophy and style on the team?
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 3 min
So the All Blacks got it done in the first test against England…. but only just. How do the lads rate the performance of the performance of the new look All Blacks? Do they think England have a chance when they face the All Blacks at the fortress that is Eden Park. Paul asks Piri if playing at Eden Park and maintaining the winning streak adds pressure. Of course, after last week’s shot clock controversy, Searle has his thoughts on how the system could be improved. Lastly, is there an England pla...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Piri, Searle and Paul give their final thoughts on the Super Rugby Pacific 2024 season. Now the trio move onto the upcoming England test and who they believe will be in Razor's first All Blacks team. Will this time of transition leave the door open for a surprise England win or are the All Blacks still too strong for the visitors? Attention also begins to shift the NPC Competition. Paul's hunches have been coming thick and fast and he has another TV inspired call to make this week....
Jul 02, 2024•53 min
The Super Rugby Pacific season has come to an end and now our attention shifts towards the new look All Blacks. Before we discuss Razor's ABs squad, the boys talk about the final between the Blues and the Chiefs. Do they think the Blues are deserving winners? The trio also give a score for the Chiefs and Blues season. Of course the BIG NEWS this week is the new All Blacks squad being announced. The boys break down the surprise entries and misses and how they think the team will play against Engl...
Jun 26, 2024•53 min
The boys are looking ahead to this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific Final. Do the Chiefs have a chance despite their injuries? With the All Blacks team naming coming up soon, Paul, Searle and Jeff Wilson try to predict who will make the team. Jeff Wilson gives us a facinating insight into what happens when you get the call that you've made the All Blacks. It's an exciting weekend ahead, so let's get into it.
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Only four teams remain! It is Super Rugby Semi Final time and it has provided us with two mouth watering games to discuss. The boys have are almost finished naming the first AB's squad. There are hunches all around us as the panel interpret their dreams and in a bid to unravel what their hunches are telling them.
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
It is quarter final time and there are some tough, tight games coming up this week. Do the boys think that all the New Zealand based teams will make it through to the semi-finals? We learn that Rugby isn't the only sport Piri can play. Once again the lads are helping out by picking the next All Blacks squad.
Jun 06, 2024•54 min
It is the final week of the regular season and teams will be fighting it out to get favourable playoff spots. There are still so many unanswered questions as we enter this final round. Who will finish top? Will the Crusaders make it? If they do, will they win it? There is a lot to go though, so let's get into it.
May 29, 2024•1 hr 21 min
We are entering the final two weeks of the regular season, so teams are looking to lock in their playoff spots. The panel look ahead to the upcoming All Blacks squad announcement. What did the trio of Paul, Piri and Searle think of Rob Penny's outburst that was caught on a news microphone. That and plenty more is discussed on this week's show.
May 23, 2024•49 min
The regular season is coming to an end who is still in contention for the top 8. We ask this every week it seems, but do the Crusaders still have a chance. With some big games this weekend, do the boys think the Blues will still be on top on Monday?
May 15, 2024•48 min
Is this it for the Crusaders? Will this week be the defining one for their season? Paul, Siri and Searle take the pressure off Scott Robertson by naming the new look All Blacks themselves. Someone won big last week, and it isn’t who you think.
May 08, 2024•49 min
Are the Crusaders going to do the unthinkable and make the playoffs at the end of the season? With the Hurricanes losing, are they still the best team in the competition? And what did Paul call Christchurch?
May 01, 2024•51 min
Welcome to episode eleven of the Pick and Go Podcast. Are the team finally giving up on the Crusaders? Do any of the panel think they will finish bottom? It is a big week of rugby action with plenty of teams looking to cement their places in the next stage of the competition.
Apr 24, 2024•53 min
Welcome to episode ten of the Pick and Go Podcast. Another week goes by and Piri’s prediction about the Hurricane’s is still intact, will he change his prediction or will he hold firm? There may only be four games this week, but there are plenty of talking points.
Apr 17, 2024•45 min
Welcome to episode nine of the Pick and Go Podcast. Paul and Piri are once again joined by Ben Searle. Will Piri Weepu stick by his BIG call a couple of weeks ago that the Hurricanes will beat the Chiefs this round or is he beginning to doubt his prediction. Of course, the other massive game this week is the Waratahs vs Crusaders, has the break interrupted any potential Crusader momentum? There may only be four games this weekend, but there is a lot to get through....
Apr 10, 2024•52 min
Welcome to episode eight of the Pick and Go Podcast. Paul is joined by Piri Weepu and Ben Searle and they breakdown that Crusaders win and ask, "Can the Chiefs bounce back?" The trio also discuss the first All Black team naming of 2024 and if we can expect any surprises.
Apr 03, 2024•59 min
Welcome to another episode of the Pick and Go Podcast. Paul is joined by Piri Weepu, Ben Searle and special guest Israel Dagg. The former Crusader gives his honest opinion on what is happening at his former club and whether or not they can beat the Chiefs.
Mar 27, 2024•54 min
Welcome to another episode of the Pick and Go Podcast. Piri Weepu is back! Will he continue his form in picking this week's winners. The question, "How long will the Hurricanes remain unbeaten?" divides the panel. Does anyone think that this will be the week the Crusaders get their first win on the board?
Mar 20, 2024•44 min
Welcome to another episode of the Pick and Go Podcast. Paul and Ben look at what is happening at the Crusaders and if they can turn it around. The pair look ahead to this week's big games. Can the Hurricanes remain unbeaten?
Mar 13, 2024•32 min
