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Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sports Rugby Experts, players, coaches and super fans to discuss everything rugby from NZ and round the world.

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Breakdown Podcast Ep 22 2023 - World Cup Days Away

30 min

The Breakdown Podcast is on the road, Jeff Wilson is in Paris with Grant Nisbett and Mils Muliaina. They discuss the upcoming world cup and the huge opening game between hosts France and the All Blacks.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 20 2023 - Israel Dagg

43 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by World Cup winner Israel Dagg to talk over what it takes to win a world cup. How will the All Blacks world cup side look in the outside backs?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 17 2023 - Ben Castle

49 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the front row for the All Blacks this coming year. What is the way for a Super franchise to turn it around after struggling. And they reflect on the Black Ferns dominant performance over the Wallaroos.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 16 2023 - Taine Randall

37 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by former All Black & Highlanders captain Taine Randall. Taine is part of a syndicate that has just bought into the Highlanders, how does he see a way forward for more parity across the competition?

Breakdown - The Show 18/06/23

1 hr 2 min

This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 18th June 2023. Included in this is the AB announcement.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 15 2023 - Mils Muliaina

41 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina. With the All Blacks being named LIVE on the Breakdown Sunday 18th of June, what could the make up of the squad be and could semi final performances change the selectors minds?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 14 2023 - Fauono Ken Laban

58 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban, they look at the upcoming Super Rugby playoffs and where is this competition going in the future? How is NZ going to deal with the player drain after the World Cup, do we have the talent coming through the age grades?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 13 2023 - Joey Wheeler

52 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to discuss the impending departure of the last of the 2011-2015 era of All Blacks. What game plan is going to the winner at the upcoming RWC? And who is going to lock down the last spots in the Super Rugby playoffs?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 12 2023 - Grant Nisbett

50 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Wayne Smith as the Performance coach to the All Blacks and Black Ferns starting 2024. How deep does the coaching go in NZ and what seems to make a good one? They also touch on whether the ABs should pick from overseas based players and does Nisbo think the Canes can win Super Rugby?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 11 2023 - Sir John Kirwan

36 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sir John Kirwan as they look at the Hurricanes resting their ABs for this weekends blockbuster v the Chiefs. They ask the question, What is Super Rugby for?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 10 2023 - Jim Kayes

51 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to discuss the deal the NZR has with Japan rugby. How will RTS stint in rugby be remembered? And why did Wayne Smith's comments rile up the front row club so much?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 9 2023 - Mils Muliaina

41 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Mils Muliaina. Could a draft be the way to go for Super Rugby in the future? Is this the way to even out Super Rugby? Could we see All Blacks playing for Aussie teams in the future?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 8 2023 - Nathan Rarere

52 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Nathan Rarere. They look at the entertainment values of the big leagues around the world and what NZ Rugby can do to make the in stadium experience must see viewing. Who is going to win Super Rugby and will there be any bolters for the World Cup squad?

Breakdown Podcast Ep 7 2023 - Fauono Ken Laban

52 min

This week on the Breakdown podcast, Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport commentator Fauono Ken Laban. They cover all levels of rugby from First XVs into the international game. Its a great episode, one not to miss!

Breakdown Podcast Ep 6 2023 - Ben Castle

45 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by Sky Sport Analyst and former Chiefs front rower Ben Castle. They go deep on the scrums in Super Rugby this year and what makes the front row tick. If you want to know about the dark arts this is the podcast for you. Also why are the Hurricanes clicking this year and what does the NPC mean for NZ Rugby.

Breakdown Podcast Ep 5 2023 - Jim Kayes

46 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by NZ Rugby World editor-in-chief Jim Kayes to chat about who could potentially fill the fullback jersey for the All Blacks this season, has D Mac outplayed Beaudy enough to cement himself in 15, so many choices and only one spot. Also who could be the star newcomer for the upcoming Rugby World Cup like Nehe Milner-Skudder and Glen Osborne in the past.

Breakdown - The Show 02/04/23

51 min

On this episode of the Breakdown Kirstie Stanway, Taylah Johnson, Mils Muliaina and Tony Johnson look at why the Chiefs have had such a great start to the year, and is D Mac looking good for the 15 jersey in the ABs? Which current NRL or Union player is best suited to jump across to the other code? And Breakdown's own Jeff Wilson chooses his Form XV with a twist This is an audio version of the Breakdown which aired on Sky Sports NZ on the 2nd April 2023

Breakdown Podcast Ep 4 2023 - Joey Wheeler

52 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by 2015 Super Rugby Champion Joey Wheeler to have a look at the Highlanders season so far. They also look at this weekends blockbuster between the Chiefs and Blues, what implications will this game have for the All Blacks? So many big head to heads Sam v Dalton & Beauden v Damien!

Breakdown Podcast Ep 3 2023 - Grant Nisbett

41 min

Jeff Wilson is joined by legendary broadcaster Grant Nisbett to discuss the naming of Scott Robertson as All Black coach in 2024. They also look at Super Rugby Pacific and who has a chance of making the playoffs.

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