<![CDATA[The Bonus Point]]>A transpacific rugby podcast connecting New Zealand’s elite game with the rise of rugby in the United States. Expect detailed breakdowns, tactical insight, and honest analysis across Super Rugby, the All Blacks, and MLR.

]]>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPxgF7GQh9hwGnkkZdla8ngRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:48:06 GMTThu, 29 Jan 2026 18:12:03 GMT60Tj Olsen<p>A transpacific rugby podcast connecting New Zealand’s elite game with the rise of rugby in the United States. Expect detailed breakdowns, tactical insight, and honest analysis across Super Rugby, the All Blacks, and MLR.</p>episodicTj Olsenthebonuspointpodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[The Search For An Edge - Episode 77]]>In Episode 77, we break down a massive week in rugby, starting with the Super Rugby semi-finals, the big selection calls, and how the Australian teams have fared across the season. We also look at the launch of Super Rugby Aupiki and the exciting wave of new talent coming into the competition.

In the second half, we shift to the All Blacks, with Tony Brown joining the setup and Kieran Read raising questions about whether New Zealand still has the same edge and belief that defines South Africa. To finish, we get into the Barbarians squad announcement, including TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe, and Kyle Sinckler, plus what it means to see Scott Robertson back in that space.

A big episode on finals rugby, national identity, and the players and teams shaping the next few weeks.

]]>b571493e-246d-4140-a037-693d2a851e04Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:48:07 GMT<p>In Episode 77, we break down a massive week in rugby, starting with the Super Rugby semi-finals, the big selection calls, and how the Australian teams have fared across the season. We also look at the launch of Super Rugby Aupiki and the exciting wave of new talent coming into the competition.</p><p>In the second half, we shift to the All Blacks, with Tony Brown joining the setup and Kieran Read raising questions about whether New Zealand still has the same edge and belief that defines South Africa. To finish, we get into the Barbarians squad announcement, including TJ Perenara, Duhan van der Merwe, and Kyle Sinckler, plus what it means to see Scott Robertson back in that space.</p><p>A big episode on finals rugby, national identity, and the players and teams shaping the next few weeks.</p>no00:21:2177The Search For An Edge - Episode 77full<![CDATA[Building the Eagles (w/ Rob Hammerschmidt & Scott Ferrara) — Episode 76]]>In Episode 76, we’re diving deep into the state of USA Rugby with Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt and Scott “The Big Guy” Ferrara from the Rugby Rant podcast. With the Eagles set for a huge summer of Test rugby, we break down the upcoming Nations Cup fixtures, talk through who should be in the 23 for the first match against Portugal in Denver, and look ahead to what this stretch means for the future of the national team.

We also get into the current Major League Rugby season, including the latest standings, the teams building momentum down the stretch, and the ongoing challenges around viewing access and league growth in the U.S. From there, we zoom out to ask the bigger questions: is USA Rugby on track for 2031

]]>db5cf904-6375-4787-9342-f285f67a1528Thu, 28 May 2026 05:51:49 GMT<p>In Episode 76, we’re diving deep into the state of USA Rugby with Rob “The Hammer” Hammerschmidt and Scott “The Big Guy” Ferrara from the Rugby Rant podcast. With the Eagles set for a huge summer of Test rugby, we break down the upcoming Nations Cup fixtures, talk through who should be in the 23 for the first match against Portugal in Denver, and look ahead to what this stretch means for the future of the national team.</p><p>We also get into the current Major League Rugby season, including the latest standings, the teams building momentum down the stretch, and the ongoing challenges around viewing access and league growth in the U.S. From there, we zoom out to ask the bigger questions: is USA Rugby on track for 2031</p>no01:01:48176Building the Eagles (w/ Rob Hammerschmidt & Scott Ferrara) — Episode 76full<![CDATA[The Man in the Middle (w/ Caleb Greaves) - Episode 75]]>If you’ve ever yelled at a ref… this episode might change your perspective. Or probably not as its a regular occurance amongst rugby fans. In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Greaves, a referee with 12 years of experience across five different associations and a current official in the North Harbour Premier Men’s competition Auckland, NZ. Caleb shares stories from the field, how referees manage chaos in real time, and why it might be one of the toughest jobs in sport. We also unpack his viral approach to recruiting new referees, including the now-infamous “do something dumb until someone signs up” challenge, + how the North Harbour Referees Instagram page is changing the perception of officiating. In the second half, we shift into Super Rugby — breaking down the state of officiating, the chaos at the breakdown, TMO influence, and how players are getting smarter at pushing the limits of the game. Our Bonus Point segment is a new segment we like to call “Whistle Blower” - Some quick fire questions and sure to be a doozy

]]>969565f8-2245-4fa5-bf74-0aa99c743d10Tue, 12 May 2026 02:05:29 GMT<p>If you’ve ever yelled at a ref… this episode might change your perspective. Or probably not as its a regular occurance amongst rugby fans. In this episode, we sit down with Caleb Greaves, a referee with 12 years of experience across five different associations and a current official in the North Harbour Premier Men’s competition Auckland, NZ. Caleb shares stories from the field, how referees manage chaos in real time, and why it might be one of the toughest jobs in sport. We also unpack his viral approach to recruiting new referees, including the now-infamous “do something dumb until someone signs up” challenge, + how the North Harbour Referees Instagram page is changing the perception of officiating. In the second half, we shift into Super Rugby — breaking down the state of officiating, the chaos at the breakdown, TMO influence, and how players are getting smarter at pushing the limits of the game. Our Bonus Point segment is a new segment we like to call “Whistle Blower” - Some quick fire questions and sure to be a doozy</p>no00:55:24175The Man in the Middle (w/ Caleb Greaves) - Episode 75full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (11/18/20)]]>Not only did we get breakdown/analyze the Puma's vs All Blacks game + The Mitre 10 Cup...It's Women's Rugby Week here in the US!!  We're honoring all the women involved in the game of rugby and in our Bonus Point topic, we chat about the potential of the women's game here in the US as they gear up for the 2021 World Cup. You don't want to miss out on this one!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-111820-eml8k94e063f52-6b28-4ffe-b88c-74833e6cab0fWed, 18 Nov 2020 14:55:11 GMT<p>Not only did we get breakdown/analyze the Puma's vs All Blacks game + The Mitre 10 Cup...It's Women's Rugby Week here in the US!!  We're honoring all the women involved in the game of rugby and in our Bonus Point topic, we chat about the potential of the women's game here in the US as they gear up for the 2021 World Cup. You don't want to miss out on this one!! </p> no01:06:51Last Week In Rugby (11/18/20)full<![CDATA[Hawaii in the MLR!? (Cam Kilgour Interview)]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Hawaii-in-the-MLR---Cam-Kilgour-Interview-eeint23a63707d-1532-43e1-b219-e912ac622622Mon, 01 Jun 2020 04:31:38 GMTYes you read that right...there could potentially be a Hawaiian based franchise in the Major League Rugby competition as soon as 2021. However after this possibility was announced, there have been legitimate concerns from the public about how viable this team will be for the MLR. Listen to this weeks episode as our host Tj asks how Cam Kilgour and his team plan to combat these concerns while turning Hawaii into the next rugby powerhouse.  no00:33:1415Hawaii in the MLR!? (Cam Kilgour Interview)full<![CDATA[The MLR Draft (Patrick Madden Interview)]]>On this week's episode we catch up with Patrick Madden (Former US representative + Captain at Cal Poly) who has just declared for Major League Rugby's first ever Collegiate Draft. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen talk about Patrick's decision to declare for the draft and also how he thinks his career has prepared him for a life as a professional rugby player.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-MLR-Draft-Patrick-Madden-Interview-ees8a5e44b27f7-fcb6-4150-8c74-0c963b0cbb31Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:39:26 GMT<p>On this week's episode we catch up with Patrick Madden (Former US representative + Captain at Cal Poly) who has just declared for Major League Rugby's first ever Collegiate Draft. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen talk about Patrick's decision to declare for the draft and also how he thinks his career has prepared him for a life as a professional rugby player.</p> no00:35:4416The MLR Draft (Patrick Madden Interview)full<![CDATA[Super Rugby (April 27)]]>This week Tj, Hala & James are back to break down all the action in Super Rugby AU/Aotearoa & also talk about the first ever Super Rugby women's match between the Blues & Chiefs. What does this do to the landscape of women's rugby in New Zealand? Tune it to find out. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Super-Rugby-April-27-evrc05d4c822bc-88f4-4d39-81ee-788645e5da94Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:39:01 GMT<p>This week Tj, Hala &amp; James are back to break down all the action in Super Rugby AU/Aotearoa &amp; also talk about the first ever Super Rugby women's match between the Blues &amp; Chiefs. What does this do to the landscape of women's rugby in New Zealand? Tune it to find out. </p> no00:46:35Super Rugby (April 27)full<![CDATA[EOY Tours Squads Announced!! Ep 68]]>We catch up with Rob "The Hammer" Hammerschmidt (The Rugby Rant) to discuss the EOY tour squads for:

  • All Blacks
  • Wallabies
  • All Blacks XV

We have included a sneak peak into the Rugby Rant's Podcast where we spoke about R360...a new and bold competition full of innovation. Is this new competition promising or a pipe dream??

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/EOY-Tours-Squads-Announced---Ep-68-e39kevdd64efe43-5842-4a1c-b7bb-7857c8d4a2baThu, 16 Oct 2025 16:07:58 GMT<p>We catch up with Rob "The Hammer" Hammerschmidt (The Rugby Rant) to discuss the EOY tour squads for:</p><ul><li>All Blacks</li><li>Wallabies</li><li>All Blacks XV</li></ul><p>We have included a sneak peak into the Rugby Rant's Podcast where we spoke about R360...a new and bold competition full of innovation. Is this new competition promising or a pipe dream?? </p> no00:49:22EOY Tours Squads Announced!! Ep 68full<![CDATA[MLR (April 27)]]>The boys are back after a week off to chat everything MLR. We break down all the action from:

  • ATL vs NOLA
  • LA vs SD
  • UTAH vs HOU

We also chat about the former Irish captain Rory Best joining the Seawolves coaching staff. Don't miss out on this one!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-April-27-evra9c715e7f16-135f-42d2-b8ac-cc9a89baf77cWed, 28 Apr 2021 14:29:35 GMT<p>The boys are back after a week off to chat everything MLR. We break down all the action from:</p> <ul> <li>ATL vs NOLA</li> <li>LA vs SD</li> <li>UTAH vs HOU</li> </ul> <p>We also chat about the former Irish captain Rory Best joining the Seawolves coaching staff. Don't miss out on this one!! </p> no00:54:05MLR (April 27)full<![CDATA[MLR Update ft. "The Rugby Index" - Aug 11th 2020]]>On this weeks episode of our "MLR Update", Cam & Walker from The Rugby Index are back as they join our host Tj Olsen to talk about all the news in the Major League Rugby competition. Why is the LA front office so quiet? Why are players being loaned out to other teams? Will the South American players just signed to Toronto make a massive impact? All of this and more will be covered in this weeks episode....

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-Update-ft--The-Rugby-Index---Aug-11th-2020-ei2jnma0c70665-3d5f-4e6f-af38-4e08f8517a8bWed, 12 Aug 2020 23:04:21 GMT<p>On this weeks episode of our "MLR Update", Cam &amp; Walker from The Rugby Index are back as they join our host Tj Olsen to talk about all the news in the Major League Rugby competition. Why is the LA front office so quiet? Why are players being loaned out to other teams? Will the South American players just signed to Toronto make a massive impact? All of this and more will be covered in this weeks episode....</p> no00:39:25116MLR Update ft. "The Rugby Index" - Aug 11th 2020full<![CDATA[Ep 66 - Cup Fever: Grabbing Glory on Every Continent]]>This episode is dedicated to the passing of my dad Steve. We are chatting about all the cups that are up for grabs:

  1. Pacific Nations Cup
  2. The Rugby Championship
  3. Women's Rugby World Cup


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Ep-66---Cup-Fever-Grabbing-Glory-on-Every-Continent-e37gpmjfce1f3b4-31b8-4e03-a439-a15412db1253Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:12:52 GMT<p>This episode is dedicated to the passing of my dad Steve. We are chatting about all the cups that are up for grabs:</p><ol><li>Pacific Nations Cup</li><li>The Rugby Championship</li><li>Women's Rugby World Cup</li></ol><p><br /></p> no00:45:4366Ep 66 - Cup Fever: Grabbing Glory on Every Continentfull<![CDATA[USA Qualify For RWC 2027 | Ep 67 w/ Jason Emery]]>Jason Emery (Maori All Blacks, Old Glory DC) joins the show to chat about USA Rugby qualifying for the RWC in 2027, The upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests in the Rugby Championship & the Women's RWC finals.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/USA-Qualify-For-RWC-2027--Ep-67-w-Jason-Emery-e38mcte6b29adb5-eaab-40be-8775-ea4286b64401Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:05:36 GMT<p>Jason Emery (Maori All Blacks, Old Glory DC) joins the show to chat about USA Rugby qualifying for the RWC in 2027, The upcoming Bledisloe Cup tests in the Rugby Championship &amp; the Women's RWC finals.</p> no00:35:12USA Qualify For RWC 2027 | Ep 67 w/ Jason Emeryfull<![CDATA[Super Rugby Recap (Feb 23rd)]]>Super Rugby AU 2021 is now in the history books and there was some amazing action played in round. Join Tj, Hala & James for a breakdown on everything that happened in round 1 and everything to look forward to with Super Rugby Aotearoa kicking off next week!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Super-Rugby-Recap-Feb-23rd-erc3ave1580027-e235-4695-9b4d-3b7e5fc22921Tue, 02 Mar 2021 23:56:51 GMT<p>Super Rugby AU 2021 is now in the history books and there was some amazing action played in round. Join Tj, Hala &amp; James for a breakdown on everything that happened in round 1 and everything to look forward to with Super Rugby Aotearoa kicking off next week!! </p> no00:37:46Super Rugby Recap (Feb 23rd)full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 28th)]]>The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU/Super Rugby Aotearoa, the firing of Rob Penney (Waratahs), Chiefs first back to back win in a while & what we think of the Wallabies squad named yesterday. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---Super-Rugby-March-28th-etnp7o6cb89d86-dee6-43b3-958c-11068bf29c5fSun, 28 Mar 2021 22:01:10 GMT<p>The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU/Super Rugby Aotearoa, the firing of Rob Penney (Waratahs), Chiefs first back to back win in a while &amp; what we think of the Wallabies squad named yesterday. </p> no00:49:35The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 28th)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (11/11/20)]]>This week the dream team is back and they're all ready to talk about the rugby over the past weekend + all the breaking news regarding Super Rugby. Join our host Tj Olsen as he picks the brains of James & Hala about the Mitre 10 Cup, The final All Blacks vs Wallabies test & how much impact the red cards really have on the sport...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-111120-emd2qb15a37c54-a1b2-4d09-a3ad-fa8f928a0fbeThu, 12 Nov 2020 17:42:17 GMT<p>This week the dream team is back and they're all ready to talk about the rugby over the past weekend + all the breaking news regarding Super Rugby. Join our host Tj Olsen as he picks the brains of James &amp; Hala about the Mitre 10 Cup, The final All Blacks vs Wallabies test &amp; how much impact the red cards really have on the sport...</p> no01:02:45Last Week In Rugby (11/11/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 50 - End of Year Tours (Oct 20th) ]]>On this weeks episode, the crew are back at "Since 86" Studios to chat all about the passing of Sean Wainui, the upcoming tours for the All Blacks/Wallabies + the recent signings for the Moana Pasifika & Fijian Drua teams. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-50---End-of-Year-Tours-Oct-20th-e1945lv940d1f9c-1c40-404a-aa1e-f053cc36ceb4Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:22:44 GMT<p>On this weeks episode, the crew are back at "Since 86" Studios to chat all about the passing of Sean Wainui, the upcoming tours for the All Blacks/Wallabies + the recent signings for the Moana Pasifika &amp; Fijian Drua teams. </p> no01:08:22Episode 50 - End of Year Tours (Oct 20th) full<![CDATA[Episode 58 - Super Rugby Pacific Kickoff]]>Super Rugby Pacific has returned and so has TBP for 2025. We chat with Joe Basser (former Melbourne Rebels Academy, Rugby New York & Anthem RC player) and got his opinion on:

  1. Biggest signings in the offseason
  2. Our top 4 teams for this season
  3. Super Rugby Fantasy picks for round 1


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-58---Super-Rugby-Pacific-Kickoff-e2uo5v5011df907-ba04-4258-aa6b-a879ca7b0012Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:50:40 GMT<p>Super Rugby Pacific has returned and so has TBP for 2025. We chat with Joe Basser (former Melbourne Rebels Academy, Rugby New York &amp; Anthem RC player) and got his opinion on:</p><ol><li>Biggest signings in the offseason</li><li>Our top 4 teams for this season</li><li>Super Rugby Fantasy picks for round 1</li></ol><p><br /></p> no00:45:05Episode 58 - Super Rugby Pacific Kickofffull<![CDATA[MLR Update - The Rugby Index Collaboration ]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-Update---The-Rugby-Index-Collaboration-eh74hs72e3f51a-b8f9-4a27-8c50-d47dbfa10ec4Sun, 26 Jul 2020 05:45:43 GMTThis is episode 1 of the "The MLR Update"!! On this series of episodes The Bonus Point plan to cover all the breaking news, new  player signings, etc coming out of The Major League Rugby competition. However, we don't plan on doing it alone. We are please to announce that we have partnered with "The Rugby Index" who is the leading digital platform for player tracking, market values and team rosters in the MLR. This will be a bi-weekly episode (weekly when the season returns) to bring you all of your MLR news.  Don't forget to also follow the Rugby Index on Instagram &amp; Twitter!!  no00:46:32111MLR Update - The Rugby Index Collaboration full<![CDATA[Episode 54 - Out With The Old, In With The New]]> Ok everyone, strap yourselves in because on this week's episode we chat all about:

- Brad Thorne leaving the QLD Reds

- RTS heading back to the Warriors (NRL)

- The Chiefs remaining undefeated

- Super W Semi Finals

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-54---Out-With-The-Old--In-With-The-New-e231m3v20cc0712-6511-4bac-80a5-fdbc25d90038Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:52:16 GMT<p> Ok everyone, strap yourselves in because on this week's episode we chat all about:</p> <p>- Brad Thorne leaving the QLD Reds </p> <p>- RTS heading back to the Warriors (NRL)</p> <p>- The Chiefs remaining undefeated</p> <p>- Super W Semi Finals</p> no00:42:56Episode 54 - Out With The Old, In With The Newfull<![CDATA[Episode 52 - Clash Of The Titans (ft. Orene Ai_i)]]>This week we're lucky to be joined by 03 Super Rugby champion, 05 IRB 7's player of the year & true legend of game...Orene Ai'i. Rens got to chatting all about his recent reunion with the 03 Blues championship team, what he thinks about Super Rugby over the past couple of rounds & also NZR appointing Scott "Razor" Robertson as the new All Blacks coach. You don't want to miss this one.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-52---Clash-Of-The-Titans-ft--Orene-Ai_i-e20v46abcbff563-8688-4fc9-afdd-be20c495e663Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:05:56 GMT<p>This week we're lucky to be joined by 03 Super Rugby champion, 05 IRB 7's player of the year &amp; true legend of game...Orene Ai'i. Rens got to chatting all about his recent reunion with the 03 Blues championship team, what he thinks about Super Rugby over the past couple of rounds &amp; also NZR appointing Scott "Razor" Robertson as the new All Blacks coach. You don't want to miss this one. </p> no00:40:00Episode 52 - Clash Of The Titans (ft. Orene Ai_i)full<![CDATA[RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 1 w/ Dane Zander]]>Welcome to the first episode of the RFCLA (Major League Rugby) Fan Podcast. This segment is to bring more news & local content for the passionate LA Rugby fans as well as bring more awareness about our professional team. Tune in and we catch up with Dane Zander (formerly w/ Queensland Reds) to chat about his career, moving to LA & their first home game as an organization (following the HSBC 7's LA stop at Dignity Health).

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/RFCLA-Fan-Pod---Ep-1-w-Dane-Zander-e2gfr8k619ff49f-b18b-4661-b661-a1e48d55c862Fri, 01 Mar 2024 03:04:29 GMT<p>Welcome to the first episode of the RFCLA (Major League Rugby) Fan Podcast. This segment is to bring more news &amp; local content for the passionate LA Rugby fans as well as bring more awareness about our professional team. Tune in and we catch up with Dane Zander (formerly w/ Queensland Reds) to chat about his career, moving to LA &amp; their first home game as an organization (following the HSBC 7's LA stop at Dignity Health). </p> no00:19:41RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 1 w/ Dane Zanderfull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (09/10/20)]]>On this edition of the #LastWeekInRugby Podcast sponsored by the Rugby Nation & Whalebird Kombucha, your favorite kiwi (Tj Olsen) & favorite Tongan (Knovell Capote) are back to discuss the North vs South game in New Zealand, the upcoming Super Rugby AU playoff's & the All Blacks Squad selection. Full disclosure - Tj is very mad about a certain player who missed out on an All Blacks selection. Tune in to find out who...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-091020-ejeubeaf415a32-a8d4-407d-828c-04af8940c003Fri, 11 Sep 2020 04:00:08 GMT<p>On this edition of the #LastWeekInRugby Podcast sponsored by the Rugby Nation &amp; Whalebird Kombucha, your favorite kiwi (Tj Olsen) &amp; favorite Tongan (Knovell Capote) are back to discuss the North vs South game in New Zealand, the upcoming Super Rugby AU playoff's &amp; the All Blacks Squad selection. Full disclosure - Tj is very mad about a certain player who missed out on an All Blacks selection. Tune in to find out who...</p> no01:09:53123Last Week In Rugby (09/10/20)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (10/20/20)]]>We're officially in the DIRTY 30'S as this is our 30th episode of the Bonus Point. On this weeks episode, Tj is joined by our regular analysts Knovell Capote & James Tesoriero plus special guest Woods Howe (N.R.L Development Officer) to talk about all the Rugby over the weekend. Tune in to hear in depth analysis about the 2nd Bledisloe Test Match (NZ vs AUS), Rapid Recap of the Mitre 10 Cup (NZ) and a great perspective on the development pathway systems + how they differ between Rugby Union & Rugby League. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-102020-elbvvp7671eb1c-939d-4bee-8bee-6dfeae5a8caaWed, 21 Oct 2020 05:46:12 GMT<p>We're officially in the DIRTY 30'S as this is our 30th episode of the Bonus Point. On this weeks episode, Tj is joined by our regular analysts Knovell Capote &amp; James Tesoriero plus special guest Woods Howe (N.R.L Development Officer) to talk about all the Rugby over the weekend. Tune in to hear in depth analysis about the 2nd Bledisloe Test Match (NZ vs AUS), Rapid Recap of the Mitre 10 Cup (NZ) and a great perspective on the development pathway systems + how they differ between Rugby Union &amp; Rugby League. </p> no01:13:52Last Week In Rugby (10/20/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 51 - The Comeback Kids]]>The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast is back and we're PACKED TO THE BRIM with some amazing special guests!! Check out our first episode of the year including:

  • Michael Mau'u (Moana Pasifika)
  • Sione Helu (Pig Athletic Club)
  • Josh Hyde (Northland Rugby Club)
  • Darryl Keith (Dallas Jackals - President of the JAKL DEN)

We're coming out of the gates strong for the first pod of the year...and you don't wanna miss it. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-51---The-Comeback-Kids-e2078g6c3d69536-0428-43b2-bd5a-aa1eae32b6b9Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:56:25 GMT<p>The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast is back and we're PACKED TO THE BRIM with some amazing special guests!! Check out our first episode of the year including:</p> <ul> <li>Michael Mau'u (Moana Pasifika)</li> <li>Sione Helu (Pig Athletic Club)</li> <li>Josh Hyde (Northland Rugby Club)</li> <li>Darryl Keith (Dallas Jackals - President of the JAKL DEN)</li> </ul> <p>We're coming out of the gates strong for the first pod of the year...and you don't wanna miss it. </p> no01:32:13Episode 51 - The Comeback Kidsfull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (12/03/20)]]>This is our second last episode for 2020!! On this weeks episode we talk about the Conclusion of the Mitre 10 Cup, the final match up between the All Blacks & The Pumas & the impact Tier 2 rugby Nations could have on the game with some little changes. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-120320-enbggt841b695a-5ce9-4e7e-bd2f-8a92092486e9Fri, 04 Dec 2020 07:14:09 GMT<p>This is our second last episode for 2020!! On this weeks episode we talk about the Conclusion of the Mitre 10 Cup, the final match up between the All Blacks &amp; The Pumas &amp; the impact Tier 2 rugby Nations could have on the game with some little changes. </p> no01:00:18Last Week In Rugby (12/03/20)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (09/14/20)]]>On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - We talk about the semi final between the Reds & Rebels (Super Rugby AU), The kickoff of the Mitre 10 Cup season & who we like/dislike in the new Wallabies Squad...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-091420-ejjfreb73bc3c6-38c6-4acb-be7f-58e8c71d4ea3Mon, 14 Sep 2020 04:22:24 GMT<p>On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - We talk about the semi final between the Reds &amp; Rebels (Super Rugby AU), The kickoff of the Mitre 10 Cup season &amp; who we like/dislike in the new Wallabies Squad...</p> no00:48:23124Last Week In Rugby (09/14/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 56 w/ Sam V]]>We are back for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season and starting the year off strong. We get to catch up with 2 time Best Pacific R&B/Soul Artist winner (Pacific Music Awards) & die hard Hurricanes fan - Sam V. We get Sam's thoughts on the kiwi teams in the upcoming season as well as who he thinks the big bolters of season are going to be.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-56-w-Sam-V-e2g74f54baf782f-a5db-4de2-827c-4cbe5e019ab6Sat, 24 Feb 2024 05:40:29 GMT<p>We are back for the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific season and starting the year off strong. We get to catch up with 2 time Best Pacific R&amp;B/Soul Artist winner (Pacific Music Awards) &amp; die hard Hurricanes fan - Sam V. We get Sam's thoughts on the kiwi teams in the upcoming season as well as who he thinks the big bolters of season are going to be. </p> yes00:45:06Episode 56 w/ Sam Vfull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (12/10/20) - LAST EPISODE OF 2020]]>This is our last episode of 2020!! On this weeks episode we have new Maori All Blacks player Matt Skipwith Garland join us to talk about the epic Māori All Blacks vs Moana Pasifika game. We also talk about the conclusion of the Tri-Nations series...and close out the year by talking about what we think about the Team of the Decade. We will see you all in 2021!!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-121020---LAST-EPISODE-OF-2020-enlbr32a4bb453-e7b1-4706-99fd-cbd181c698c5Fri, 11 Dec 2020 04:38:18 GMT<p>This is our last episode of 2020!! On this weeks episode we have new Maori All Blacks player Matt Skipwith Garland join us to talk about the epic <strong>Māori All Blacks</strong> vs <strong>Moana</strong> Pasifika game. We also talk about the conclusion of the Tri-Nations series...and close out the year by talking about what we think about the Team of the Decade. We will see you all in 2021!!! </p> no01:04:22Last Week In Rugby (12/10/20) - LAST EPISODE OF 2020full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - MLR (March 14th)]]>The Bonus Point is back with its MLR Rugby series talking all about the rugby in North America. We talk all about the return of the MLR in it's 4th season + the coaches and teams we like this season!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---MLR-March-14th-etnp3ffb5064e3-9b1e-4e32-be5a-2b269ec49848Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:57:39 GMT<p>The Bonus Point is back with its MLR Rugby series talking all about the rugby in North America. We talk all about the return of the MLR in it's 4th season + the coaches and teams we like this season!! </p> no01:11:24The Bonus Point - MLR (March 14th)full<![CDATA[Super Rugby Recap (March 2nd)]]>Join Tj & Hala as they recap Both Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Plus talk about potential dark horses in the women's world cup now that it has been postponed to March 2022. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Super-Rugby-Recap-March-2nd-erc4vo79159431-bbc8-4f60-a463-6d8030923dcaWed, 03 Mar 2021 00:32:53 GMT<p>Join Tj &amp; Hala as they recap Both Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Plus talk about potential dark horses in the women's world cup now that it has been postponed to March 2022. </p> no00:49:5723Super Rugby Recap (March 2nd)full<![CDATA[MLR Update ft. Rugby Index Collaboration (10/02/20)]]>With the 2021 Major League Rugby season so far away from starting, a lot of fans are having rugby withdrawals. But don't fear MLR fans, The Bonus Point is here to bring you all the latest MLR news!! Tune into our latest episode where we're joined by our friends from The Rugby Index to talk about Kanaloa's (Hawaii) status in the MLR, a potential midwest franchise, why the LA Giltinis have been so quiet & who we'd pick if we had to draft players from the newest MLR athletes!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-Update-ft--Rugby-Index-Collaboration-100220-ekib6fbc89a873-7076-4fa8-94e9-553168535d5fSat, 03 Oct 2020 22:00:42 GMT<p>With the 2021 Major League Rugby season so far away from starting, a lot of fans are having rugby withdrawals. But don't fear MLR fans, The Bonus Point is here to bring you all the latest MLR news!! Tune into our latest episode where we're joined by our friends from The Rugby Index to talk about Kanaloa's (Hawaii) status in the MLR, a potential midwest franchise, why the LA Giltinis have been so quiet &amp; who we'd pick if we had to draft players from the newest MLR athletes!! </p> no01:23:18128MLR Update ft. Rugby Index Collaboration (10/02/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 64 - Chiefs OR Crusaders!!??]]>We unpack a lot on this weeks podcast.

  1. Super Rugby Pacific Finals (Chiefs vs Crusaders)
  2. British & Irish Lions vs Argentina
  3. Wallabies Squad
  4. Ardie Savea off to Japan in 2026
  5. Premiership vs Super Rugby


You wont wanna miss this one!!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-64---Chiefs-OR-Crusaders-e34g37n05cb0312-cc42-44ba-b7d0-01a756f146c5Thu, 19 Jun 2025 23:42:54 GMT<p>We unpack a lot on this weeks podcast. </p><ol><li>Super Rugby Pacific Finals (Chiefs vs Crusaders)</li><li>British &amp; Irish Lions vs Argentina</li><li>Wallabies Squad</li><li>Ardie Savea off to Japan in 2026</li><li>Premiership vs Super Rugby</li></ol><p><br /></p><p>You wont wanna miss this one!! </p> no00:45:52164Episode 64 - Chiefs OR Crusaders!!??full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (11/24/20)]]>The Bonus Point is back again and we've got a lot to talk about!! Check out this weeks episode as we analyze the Australia vs Argentina match, who we think is going to win the Mitre 10 Cup and a great double Bonus Point segment you don't want to miss out on - - - - Maori AB's vs Moana Pasifika & Autumn Nations. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-112420-en5q8u2c5501d0-3949-4328-9a9a-1dd27671da79Mon, 30 Nov 2020 18:30:40 GMT<p>The Bonus Point is back again and we've got a lot to talk about!! Check out this weeks episode as we analyze the Australia vs Argentina match, who we think is going to win the Mitre 10 Cup and a great double Bonus Point segment you don't want to miss out on - - - - Maori AB's vs Moana Pasifika &amp; Autumn Nations. </p> no00:43:27Last Week In Rugby (11/24/20)full<![CDATA[RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 2 w/ Jason Emery]]>On this weeks episode, we catch up with Jason Emery who brings a wealth of experience skill. We get to learn about Jason's career, his move to LA and his thoughts about the double header game this weekend:

  1. USA vs Canada (Womens)
  2. RFCLA vs Freejacks
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/RFCLA-Fan-Pod---Ep-2-w-Jason-Emery-e2ivucg8ffb3b1c-90b2-485b-a553-92db1b20ce97Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:17:39 GMT<p>On this weeks episode, we catch up with Jason Emery who brings a wealth of experience skill. We get to learn about Jason's career, his move to LA and his thoughts about the double header game this weekend:</p> <ol> <li>USA vs Canada (Womens)</li> <li>RFCLA vs Freejacks</li> </ol> no00:45:34RFCLA Fan Pod - Ep 2 w/ Jason Emeryfull<![CDATA[Episode 61 - IRFU 7's Program Gone!!??]]>

On this weeks episode we have on old friend join the show to chat about:

  • Our starting Wallabies XV (is Noah & Joseph are out due to injury)
  • IRFU scrapping their 7’s program
  • ANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to see
  • Super Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-61---IRFU-7s-Program-Gone-e32vtr854cae17a-d909-4688-894f-fb08adba7283Sat, 17 May 2025 20:34:52 GMT<li><p>On this weeks episode we have on old friend join the show to chat about:</p><ul><li>Our starting Wallabies XV (is Noah &amp; Joseph are out due to injury)</li><li>IRFU scrapping their 7’s program</li><li>ANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to see</li><li>Super Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks</li></ul><p><br /></p></li> no00:48:13161Episode 61 - IRFU 7's Program Gone!!??full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (08/05/20)]]>On this week's edition of #LastWeekInRugby , Our host Tj Olsen  talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about all the Super Rugby action over the weekend, predict this weeks winners for this weekends competition & also talk about the BIG NEWS coming out of Europe regarding the Six Nations. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-080520-ehmk1v2910c992-4a7c-408e-9bbe-583cfcce99d7Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:32:56 GMT<p>On this week's edition of #LastWeekInRugby , Our host Tj Olsen  talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about all the Super Rugby action over the weekend, predict this weeks winners for this weekends competition &amp; also talk about the BIG NEWS coming out of Europe regarding the Six Nations. </p> no01:16:22115Last Week In Rugby (08/05/20)full<![CDATA[Nathan Sylvia]]>Episode 3 features The Bonus Point's first American guest - Nathan Sylvia from the San Diego Legion (Major League Rugby - USA). Be sure to check out this episode to hear all about Major League Rugby, The USA rugby bankruptcy situation, his advice for aspiring American rugby players and a great insight into his career as an American professional rugby player.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Nathan-Sylvia-edoib75c037bbc-1eb0-4977-a070-cce2a61b4392Sat, 16 May 2020 15:25:21 GMT<p>Episode 3 features The Bonus Point's first American guest - Nathan Sylvia from the San Diego Legion (Major League Rugby - USA). Be sure to check out this episode to hear all about Major League Rugby, The USA rugby bankruptcy situation, his advice for aspiring American rugby players and a great insight into his career as an American professional rugby player.</p> no00:34:1913Nathan Sylviafull<![CDATA[Charmaine Mcmenamin]]>Episode 2 features professional women's rugby player Charmaine Mcmenamin. This episode provides a great insight into Charmaine's early rugby career in New Zealand, her early rise to elite level rugby, the Farah Palmer Cup competition, career as a Black Fern and the upcoming 2021 World Cup (In New Zealand). Charmaine also tells us would choose for her own isolation rugby house... If you love women's rugby or you're aspiring to be the next great women's rugby player, you won't want to miss this episode!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Charmaine-Mcmenamin-edmvbh086e0d55-fe5c-4de3-a14e-35686896701eWed, 06 May 2020 19:39:29 GMT<p>Episode 2 features professional women's rugby player Charmaine Mcmenamin. This episode provides a great insight into Charmaine's early rugby career in New Zealand, her early rise to elite level rugby, the Farah Palmer Cup competition, career as a Black Fern and the upcoming 2021 World Cup (In New Zealand). Charmaine also tells us would choose for her own isolation rugby house... If you love women's rugby or you're aspiring to be the next great women's rugby player, you won't want to miss this episode!! </p> no00:53:4012Charmaine Mcmenaminfull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (08/18/20)]]>On this episode of #LastWeekInRugby, our host Tj Olsen catches up with regular guest Knovell Capote (Rapper) to talk about everything that is going down in the world of rugby. They speak about the conclusion of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, analyze the matches over the weekend...and they name their very own North (Tj) vs South (Knovell) teams from thew squads that were announced this week. This is an action packed episode so don't miss out on this one!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-081820-eic9i3d0e855b0-3c4a-4c7e-aef9-cc87fc497a0fWed, 19 Aug 2020 16:28:00 GMT<p>On this episode of #LastWeekInRugby, our host Tj Olsen catches up with regular guest Knovell Capote (Rapper) to talk about everything that is going down in the world of rugby. They speak about the conclusion of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, analyze the matches over the weekend...and they name their very own North (Tj) vs South (Knovell) teams from thew squads that were announced this week. This is an action packed episode so don't miss out on this one!! </p> no01:15:18118Last Week In Rugby (08/18/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 63 - The Playoff Picture]]>We are back to chat all about playoff footy!! On this episode, here is what is on the cards:

First Half Segment - Super Rugby Quarter & Semi Final Picture

Second Half Segment - Ngani Laumape signs with Moana

Bonus Point Segment - Who should be the Wallabies captain for the B&IL Tour??

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-63---The-Playoff-Picture-e344qjta477a579-0b43-4096-b413-5a03c273cd62Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:37:13 GMT<p>We are back to chat all about playoff footy!! On this episode, here is what is on the cards: </p><p>First Half Segment - Super Rugby Quarter &amp; Semi Final Picture</p><p>Second Half Segment - Ngani Laumape signs with Moana</p><p>Bonus Point Segment - Who should be the Wallabies captain for the B&amp;IL Tour?? </p> no00:46:22163Episode 63 - The Playoff Picturefull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (10/13/20)]]>On this weeks #LastWeekInRugby episode, our host Tj Olsen is joined by rapper Knovell Capote and James Tesoriero (Head Coach of the Cal Poly Rugby Program) to break down all the rugby action over the weekend. Don't miss out on the analysis of the first Bledisloe test match (All Blacks vs Wallabies),  the Mitre 10 Cup (New Zealand) & the potential of the Springboks (South Africa) not participating in the Rugby Championship!!??

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-101320-el1fclfb1b740c-991b-4019-ba4b-15401b878fe9Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:00:11 GMT<p>On this weeks #LastWeekInRugby episode, our host Tj Olsen is joined by rapper Knovell Capote and James Tesoriero (Head Coach of the Cal Poly Rugby Program) to break down all the rugby action over the weekend. Don't miss out on the analysis of the first Bledisloe test match (All Blacks vs Wallabies),  the Mitre 10 Cup (New Zealand) &amp; the potential of the Springboks (South Africa) not participating in the Rugby Championship!!??</p> no01:01:40129Last Week In Rugby (10/13/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 62 - Growing the game]]>On this weeks episode we are joined by Samantha Lovett (@samloverugby) who is a a freelance digital content creator specializing in enhancing the global appeal of rugby through engaging and innovative content. She has worked with World Rugby, Guinness Six Nations, LA Sevens, etc and she is taking her talents to the Women's Rugby World Cup. We pick her brain about content creation with rugby, everything thats going on in the 7's world and hope to make the game more appealing to the traditional US sports fan.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-62---Growing-the-game-e336dbg04c6c403-84a6-4b9f-a971-1ea4ee2852c9Thu, 22 May 2025 00:33:53 GMT<p>On this weeks episode we are joined by Samantha Lovett (@samloverugby) who is a a freelance digital content creator specializing in enhancing the global appeal of rugby through engaging and innovative content. She has worked with World Rugby, Guinness Six Nations, LA Sevens, etc and she is taking her talents to the Women's Rugby World Cup. We pick her brain about content creation with rugby, everything thats going on in the 7's world and hope to make the game more appealing to the traditional US sports fan. </p> no01:02:51162Episode 62 - Growing the gamefull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (07/08/20)]]>Now that rugby is back live in Australia & New Zealand, The Bonus Point can now run at full speed and recap all the games and headlines in the rugby world (New episode will be released every week). Tune in as host Tj Olsen talks with Tevita Hala'ufia (aka rapper Knovell Capote) about all the action in both Super Rugby competitions (Aotearoa & Au) plus about the Black Ferns returning to training. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-070820-eggdib60ef19f8-f7f2-494e-b675-d7aafdcbb33eThu, 09 Jul 2020 04:20:12 GMT<p>Now that rugby is back live in Australia &amp; New Zealand, The Bonus Point can now run at full speed and recap all the games and headlines in the rugby world (New episode will be released every week). Tune in as host <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tj.olsen.777" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tj Olsen</a> talks with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tevitahalaufia" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Tevita Hala'ufia</a> (aka rapper Knovell Capote) about all the action in both Super Rugby competitions (Aotearoa &amp; Au) plus about the Black Ferns returning to training. </p> no01:13:1618Last Week In Rugby (07/08/20)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (07/16/20)]]>Last weekend the Western Force returned back to Super Rugby & we witnessed the most anticipated game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa (Blues vs Crusaders) & BOY IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! Join our host Tj Olsen as he speaks once again with rapper Knovell Capote about all the action over the weekend and what to look forward to in the upcoming North vs South All Blacks match 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-071620-egrmd1c2141126-2872-49b7-9215-eadb8534785eMon, 20 Jul 2020 16:10:39 GMT<p>Last weekend the Western Force returned back to Super Rugby &amp; we witnessed the most anticipated game in the Super Rugby Aotearoa (Blues vs Crusaders) &amp; BOY IT DID NOT DISSAPOINT!! Join our host Tj Olsen as he speaks once again with rapper Knovell Capote about all the action over the weekend and what to look forward to in the upcoming North vs South All Blacks match </p> no01:19:0619Last Week In Rugby (07/16/20)full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - MLR (March 21st)]]>Week 1 of the MLR season is in the books and we get to talking about all the action over the weekend. Plus we talk about former 7's player & Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner on his return to rugby and trying to compete for an olympic jersey. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---MLR-March-21st-etnp501c5d1bcf-d3af-411c-83e5-040815fef37eSun, 28 Mar 2021 21:58:55 GMT<p>Week 1 of the MLR season is in the books and we get to talking about all the action over the weekend. Plus we talk about former 7's player &amp; Super Bowl champion Nate Ebner on his return to rugby and trying to compete for an olympic jersey. </p> no01:05:14The Bonus Point - MLR (March 21st)full<![CDATA[HAPPY MAMBA DAY - Last Week In Rugby (08/24/20) ]]>HAPPY #MAMBADAY (AKA KOBE BRYANT - RIP) today on 08/24/20. On todays episode of #LastWeekInRugby, Tj & Hala chop it all up about the NBA, their ideas for what Super Rugby as a whole should look like next season, analyze the Super Rugby AU games over the past weekend & predict our winners for this weeks. Don't miss out on this awesome episode (+ Hala's explanation about why he didn't think the Brumbies were offside when they scored their first try)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/HAPPY-MAMBA-DAY---Last-Week-In-Rugby-082420-eil6rn006ba4a6-c0d4-4b88-96a2-603a41f60034Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:18:13 GMT<p>HAPPY #MAMBADAY (AKA KOBE BRYANT - RIP) today on 08/24/20. On todays episode of #LastWeekInRugby, Tj &amp; Hala chop it all up about the NBA, their ideas for what Super Rugby as a whole should look like next season, analyze the Super Rugby AU games over the past weekend &amp; predict our winners for this weeks. Don't miss out on this awesome episode (+ Hala's explanation about why he didn't think the Brumbies were offside when they scored their first try)</p> no01:00:07120HAPPY MAMBA DAY - Last Week In Rugby (08/24/20) full<![CDATA[What goes into becoming an elite rugby player?? (Peter Angelo-asiga Lee Episode) ]]>We all know it takes a lot of hard work to become an elite rugby player but a popular question is what does it actually take? Some people know what it takes as professional athletes & some people know the science as coaches, however it's quite rare that you see a person who knows both. On this weeks episode we catch up with former Australian Sevens player, former NRL Rookie contestant and current Strength and Conditioning coach for Sunnybank rugby club - Peter Lee. He gives us an insight into his career as a rugby player (league and union), his career as an S&C coach and gives us the details on how he prepares his players for the Queensland Premier Grade Rugby competition. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/What-goes-into-becoming-an-elite-rugby-player---Peter-Angelo-asiga-Lee-Episode-ehccto2a22fe5f-34f6-402c-ba60-76b26d6a1387Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:45:37 GMT<p>We all know it takes a lot of hard work to become an elite rugby player but a popular question is what does it actually take? Some people know what it takes as professional athletes &amp; some people know the science as coaches, however it's quite rare that you see a person who knows both. On this weeks episode we catch up with former Australian Sevens player, former NRL Rookie contestant and current Strength and Conditioning coach for Sunnybank rugby club - Peter Lee. He gives us an insight into his career as a rugby player (league and union), his career as an S&amp;C coach and gives us the details on how he prepares his players for the Queensland Premier Grade Rugby competition. </p> no01:10:55112What goes into becoming an elite rugby player?? (Peter Angelo-asiga Lee Episode) full<![CDATA[The Best In The West (Feleti Kaitu'u Interview)]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Best-In-The-West-Feleti-Kaituu-Interview-eiee6b974bc586-dd0e-40d5-a9d5-7ec09b0e278bFri, 21 Aug 2020 02:51:51 GMTOn this interview our host Tj Olsen &amp; regular guest analyst Knovell Capote talk to current hooker for the Western Force. We talk to Feleti about growing up playing rugby in Brisbane, his journey through the Australian rugby system, how he eventually joined the Western Force and the differences between Rapid Rugby &amp; Super Rugby AU (Some of the audio has been edited due to technical difficulties).  no01:18:25119The Best In The West (Feleti Kaitu'u Interview)full<![CDATA[MLR Update (Aug 30th) ft. The Rugby Rant & The Rugby Index]]>On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, we are loaded with many amazing guests to hear their opinions on a lot of new & exciting Major League Rugby news. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen chat with Ty Braga & Rob Hammerschmidt from the Rugby Rant Podcast plus our regular guest analysts Cam Tice  & Walker Tice from the Rugby Index. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-Update-Aug-30th-ft--The-Rugby-Rant--The-Rugby-Index-eis0hae001f83a-39e9-4f32-87c6-c93cafe19aa7Sun, 30 Aug 2020 06:31:32 GMT<p>On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, we are loaded with many amazing guests to hear their opinions on a lot of new &amp; exciting Major League Rugby news. Tune in to hear our host <strong>Tj Olsen</strong> chat with <strong>Ty Braga </strong>&amp;<strong> Rob Hammerschmidt </strong>from the <strong>Rugby Rant Podcast</strong> plus our regular guest analysts <strong>Cam Tice</strong>  &amp; <strong>Walker Tice </strong>from the <strong>Rugby Index</strong>. </p> no00:58:55121MLR Update (Aug 30th) ft. The Rugby Rant & The Rugby Indexfull<![CDATA[Super Rugby Recap (March 13th)]]>This week the crew is back to talk everything Super Rugby. We talk First Nations Week (Super Rugby AU), the Chiefs losing streak & breakdown all the gameplay from both Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa. Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube for our livestreams. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Super-Rugby-Recap-March-13th-esgvi144ced71a-704b-4e75-8360-635d58400da9Sun, 14 Mar 2021 07:08:51 GMT<p>This week the crew is back to talk everything Super Rugby. We talk First Nations Week (Super Rugby AU), the Chiefs losing streak &amp; breakdown all the gameplay from both Super Rugby AU &amp; Super Rugby Aotearoa. Don't forget to check us out on Facebook and Youtube for our livestreams. </p> no00:53:54Super Rugby Recap (March 13th)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (11/04/20)]]>On this weeks episode we catch up with back to back Gallaher Shield (2018, 2019) coaches from Ponsonby rugby club in New Zealand - Peter Leulusoo & Jeff Ierome. Our host Tj Olsen get's their analysis on the Mitre 10 Cup (Auckland vs Waikato), The Bledisloe Cup decider (New Zealand vs Australia) & what it takes to coach for a club that has produced the most All Blacks in the history of New Zealand. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-110420-em1pgb1252e049-3c10-4ce5-9a78-1d83a23c0d49Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:14:38 GMT<p>On this weeks episode we catch up with back to back Gallaher Shield (2018, 2019) coaches from Ponsonby rugby club in New Zealand - Peter Leulusoo &amp; Jeff Ierome. Our host Tj Olsen get's their analysis on the Mitre 10 Cup (Auckland vs Waikato), The Bledisloe Cup decider (New Zealand vs Australia) &amp; what it takes to coach for a club that has produced the most All Blacks in the history of New Zealand. </p> no00:53:54Last Week In Rugby (11/04/20)full<![CDATA[Super Rugby is back...well at least domestically!! (Andrew Muirhead Interview)]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Super-Rugby-is-back---well-at-least-domestically---Andrew-Muirhead-Interview-ef7b2bdc2fe03e-a814-409c-b8e0-5f6a4ce658dfTue, 16 Jun 2020 13:43:17 GMT2020 has not been a year filled with joy &amp; celebrations...especially when you factor in professional rugby competitions getting suspended or cancelled this year. However when we all thought we wouldn't see televised rugby for a while, there has been a small consolation prize as Super Rugby is set to return domestically (Separately in Australia and New Zealand). This week we thought we'd invite someone on the show who will be playing for The Brumbies in the Aussie version of the comp. Check out this week's episode as host Tj Olsen interviews rising star winger "Andrew Muirhead" about his career and his preparation going into this new competition. .  no00:34:5917Super Rugby is back...well at least domestically!! (Andrew Muirhead Interview)full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - Season 2 Debut (2021 - LIVESTREAM)]]>We are back and our first episode of 2021 was recorded live in front of a live studio audience (aka social media). We started off with a bang talking about the MLR (ft. The Rugby Index), Super Aotearoa & Super Rugby AU. Plus our Bonus Point segment involved us selecting who we thought should be in a Rugby Championship XV if they were to face the British & Irish Lions!! Great to be back and some great content coming in 2021...

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---Season-2-Debut-2021---LIVESTREAM-eqck7q60db2594-b117-4aa0-9736-c414eaf31bf7Sun, 14 Feb 2021 02:00:00 GMT<p>We are back and our first episode of 2021 was recorded live in front of a live studio audience (aka social media). We started off with a bang talking about the MLR (ft. The Rugby Index), Super Aotearoa &amp; Super Rugby AU. Plus our Bonus Point segment involved us selecting who we thought should be in a Rugby Championship XV if they were to face the British &amp; Irish Lions!! Great to be back and some great content coming in 2021...</p> no01:17:0821The Bonus Point - Season 2 Debut (2021 - LIVESTREAM)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (07/22/20)]]>On this weeks episode of "Last Week In Rugby", we talk about the amazing match up's in both Super Rugby competitions & NZ's potential choice to part ways with South Africa & Argentina...opening the doors for the pacific islands to join their version of Super Rugby. Don't miss out on some great chat between our host Tj Olsen & regular guest from rapper Knovell Capote.  

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-072220-eh3k6636ccfe72-e5d2-47b2-ba42-59dfc6f3cef5Thu, 23 Jul 2020 01:20:46 GMT<p>On this weeks episode of "Last Week In Rugby", we talk about the amazing match up's in both Super Rugby competitions &amp; NZ's potential choice to part ways with South Africa &amp; Argentina...opening the doors for the pacific islands to join their version of Super Rugby. Don't miss out on some great chat between our host Tj Olsen &amp; regular guest from rapper Knovell Capote.  </p> no01:32:49110Last Week In Rugby (07/22/20)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (09/30/20)]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-093020-ekdb1c72d19f4d-f08e-46a5-a084-8d48621a733aFri, 02 Oct 2020 03:16:06 GMTOn this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our host Tj talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about South Africa's confirmed decision to leave Super Rugby,  Hawkes Bay getting their first win over Canterbury in 37 years &amp; what broadcasting resources the Farah Palmer Cup &amp; Schoolboy rugby is receiving in New Zealand (and how it could potentially be divided up more efficiently). Lot's of great debates and banter in this episode so don't miss out!!  no00:39:16127Last Week In Rugby (09/30/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 55 w/ James Semple (New York Iron Workers)]]>On this weeks episode we got to catch up with Head Coach of the New York Iron Workers (Major League Rugby) - James Semple. James has both a strong playing (Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Utah Warriors) & coaching background (Waikato Women, Auckland Blues, Utah Warriors, New York) & he's taken on the challenge of leading this New York team to back to back championship glory. We got to chat to James about how he got started in coaching, his experience in the MLR, Super Rugby & who he thinks should be given the #10 jersey for the All Blacks.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-55-w-James-Semple-New-York-Iron-Workers-e23pni5848ac070-c41f-4e56-8dff-2aa411941cbfTue, 09 May 2023 23:24:43 GMT<p>On this weeks episode we got to catch up with Head Coach of the New York Iron Workers (Major League Rugby) - James Semple. James has both a strong playing (Counties Manukau, North Harbour, Utah Warriors) &amp; coaching background (Waikato Women, Auckland Blues, Utah Warriors, New York) &amp; he's taken on the challenge of leading this New York team to back to back championship glory. We got to chat to James about how he got started in coaching, his experience in the MLR, Super Rugby &amp; who he thinks should be given the #10 jersey for the All Blacks. </p> no00:41:4955Episode 55 w/ James Semple (New York Iron Workers)full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 21st)]]>The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU & Super Rugby Aotearoa. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---Super-Rugby-March-21st-etnp6e68be9f9d-f152-4f51-9ecb-39b477a7e45aSun, 28 Mar 2021 21:59:56 GMT<p>The boys are back to talk all about Super Rugby AU &amp; Super Rugby Aotearoa. </p> no00:49:48The Bonus Point - Super Rugby (March 21st)full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (22/09/20)]]>The dream team is back again to talk about the Super Rugby AU finals (Congratulations to the Brumbies), the Mitre 10 Cup (Game of the week is Taranaki vs Canterbury) & our thoughts on the upcoming Rugby Championship match

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-220920-ek1q2827af1a9c-2d3f-46d3-9715-dcf77bcd80fdWed, 23 Sep 2020 04:36:32 GMT<p>The dream team is back again to talk about the Super Rugby AU finals (Congratulations to the Brumbies), the Mitre 10 Cup (Game of the week is Taranaki vs Canterbury) &amp; our thoughts on the upcoming Rugby Championship match</p> no00:50:50125Last Week In Rugby (22/09/20)full<![CDATA[Kelly Griffin]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Kelly-Griffin-eeebrk9fad8ad5-013b-4cc7-b25a-9d1dbc1555daMon, 25 May 2020 17:32:36 GMTOn this weeks episode (Ep #4), our host Tj has the pleasure of interviewing former USA Sevens captain, former Olympian &amp; current Head Coach of UCSB (Women) - Kelly Griffin. If you want a great insight into American Grassroots rugby, the US Sevens team &amp; the Olympics...you don't want to miss this weeks episode!!!  no00:44:3014Kelly Griffinfull<![CDATA[Episode 57 - The Razor Era (All Blacks Squad 2024)]]>The Razor Era is officially here!! I catch up with Tevita in Santa Barbara so we can chat about:

  1. All Blacks in 2024 & the pecking order
  2. Missing Players (Snubs OR Valid??)
  3. Upcoming Games
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-57---The-Razor-Era-All-Blacks-Squad-2024-e2lj6vb628ee504-e864-4e98-adce-ae8965e32de0Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:59:10 GMT<p>The Razor Era is officially here!! I catch up with Tevita in Santa Barbara so we can chat about:</p> <ol> <li>All Blacks in 2024 &amp; the pecking order</li> <li>Missing Players (Snubs OR Valid??)</li> <li>Upcoming Games</li> </ol> no00:53:39157Episode 57 - The Razor Era (All Blacks Squad 2024)full<![CDATA[Matt Garland (Part 1)]]>This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with is with professional rugby player Mathew Skipwith-Garland. Matt is a member of the 2019 Championship winning Bay of Plenty Steamers team (Mitre 10 Cup) and also a current member of the new China Lions franchise (Rapid Rugby). In part 1, our host Tj Olsen talks to Matt about growing up in Brisbane Australia & his progression through the early stages of his rugby career.  

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Matt-Garland-Part-1-ed1nkkc286c4b7-dbb2-4d5a-a6db-46be23021ff9Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:54:44 GMT<p>This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with is with professional rugby player Mathew Skipwith-Garland. Matt is a member of the 2019 Championship winning Bay of Plenty Steamers team (Mitre 10 Cup) and also a current member of the new China Lions franchise (Rapid Rugby). In part 1, our host Tj Olsen talks to Matt about growing up in Brisbane Australia &amp; his progression through the early stages of his rugby career.  </p> no00:43:4611Matt Garland (Part 1)full<![CDATA[Matt Garland (Part 2)]]>This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with is with professional rugby player Mathew Skipwith-Garland. Matt is a member of the 2019 Championship winning Bay of Plenty Steamers team (Mitre 10 Cup) and also a current member of the new China Lions franchise (Rapid Rugby). In part 2, our host Tj Olsen talks to Matt about making the move to New Zealand to continue his pursuit of becoming a professional rugby player and his career with the Hawkes Bay Magpies (Mitre 10 Cup), Bay of Plenty Steamers (Mitre 10 Cup) & the China Lions (Rapid Rugby).  

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Matt-Garland-Part-2-ed350je3fd3a00-8a25-4fc0-8741-8c002dd452c2Tue, 21 Apr 2020 20:10:14 GMT<p>This is part 2 of a 2 part interview with is with professional rugby player Mathew Skipwith-Garland. Matt is a member of the 2019 Championship winning Bay of Plenty Steamers team (Mitre 10 Cup) and also a current member of the new China Lions franchise (Rapid Rugby). In part 2, our host Tj Olsen talks to Matt about making the move to New Zealand to continue his pursuit of becoming a professional rugby player and his career with the Hawkes Bay Magpies (Mitre 10 Cup), Bay of Plenty Steamers (Mitre 10 Cup) &amp; the China Lions (Rapid Rugby).  </p> no00:52:1211Matt Garland (Part 2)full<![CDATA[When you switch out your rugby boots for a microphone... ("Karl Te Nana" Interview)]]>On this week's episode...our host Tj Olsen is lucky enough to be joined by All Blacks Sevens LEGEND & current World Rugby contractor - Karl Te Nana. Karl shares stories about his career in the All Blacks Sevens, Super Rugby, NPC (now known as the Mitre 10 Cup) and how he transitioned into broadcasting. He also gives us his an insight into his favorite Sevens tournament destination and who he'd want to play with if he chucked on the boots in today's HSBC sevens....you don't want to miss out on this one. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/When-you-switch-out-your-rugby-boots-for-a-microphone----Karl-Te-Nana-Interview-ehcmsi8a5688d6-2803-4840-8955-c3e954304440Tue, 04 Aug 2020 21:06:17 GMT<p>On this week's episode...our host Tj Olsen is lucky enough to be joined by All Blacks Sevens LEGEND &amp; current World Rugby contractor - Karl Te Nana. Karl shares stories about his career in the All Blacks Sevens, Super Rugby, NPC (now known as the Mitre 10 Cup) and how he transitioned into broadcasting. He also gives us his an insight into his favorite Sevens tournament destination and who he'd want to play with if he chucked on the boots in today's HSBC sevens....you don't want to miss out on this one. </p> no00:38:51114When you switch out your rugby boots for a microphone... ("Karl Te Nana" Interview)full<![CDATA[What’s not to Louvre about Paris? - Paul Alo Emile Interview]]>On this episode of The Bonus Point Interview series, our host Tj Olsen catches with Manu Samoa test player & captain for Top 14's Stade Francais - Paul Alo Emile. We talk to Paul about his career in Australia (Melbourne Rebels + Western Force), his transition to France & the Top 14, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup (Japan) plus Paul gives us the scoop on all the differences between Australasian vs European rugby competition. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Whats-not-to-Louvre-about-Paris----Paul-Alo-Emile-Interview-ekd6649ea3fe81-72b8-4a82-8bb8-fd823b5c3429Wed, 30 Sep 2020 14:51:51 GMT<p>On this episode of The Bonus Point Interview series, our host Tj Olsen catches with Manu Samoa test player &amp; captain for Top 14's Stade Francais - Paul Alo Emile. We talk to Paul about his career in Australia (Melbourne Rebels + Western Force), his transition to France &amp; the Top 14, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup (Japan) plus Paul gives us the scoop on all the differences between Australasian vs European rugby competition. </p> no00:57:35126What’s not to Louvre about Paris? - Paul Alo Emile Interviewfull<![CDATA[Episode 59 - What a RD1!! ]]>Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific did not disappoint...and we have a lot of things to chat about!! Our show will feature:

  • Lightning Quick Recap - Round 1


Tj & Guest James Tesoriero (Rugby Director for St Aloysius'​ College & former Randwick Colts Program and Pathways Manager) chat about:

  • 1st half segment - Aussie team clean sweep in RD1
  • 2nd half segment - Player of the year award
  • Bonus Point segment - How the bench is used in the modern game.
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-59---What-a-RD1-e2v3rok64cea10c-b780-487b-b156-c84eac292e17Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:17:07 GMT<p>Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific did not disappoint...and we have a lot of things to chat about!! Our show will feature:</p><ul> <li>Lightning Quick Recap - Round 1</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Tj &amp; Guest <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-tesoriero-73420868/overlay/about-this-profile/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">James Tesoriero </a>(Rugby Director for St Aloysius'​ College &amp; former Randwick Colts Program and Pathways Manager) chat about:</p><ul> <li>1st half segment - Aussie team clean sweep in RD1</li> <li>2nd half segment - Player of the year award</li> <li>Bonus Point segment - How the bench is used in the modern game. </li></ul> no00:31:02159Episode 59 - What a RD1!! full<![CDATA[All Blacks Season Review w/ Jamie Wall - Episode 69]]>Episode 69 of the podcast features an insightful conversation with rugby journalist Jamie Wall, renowned for his deep knowledge and years covering the All Blacks and global rugby. Jamie shares his journey into rugby journalism, highlighting his work covering the All Blacks since 2017 and dives into the All Blacks’ complex and often scrutinized 2025 season, analyzing coaching challenges, standout players, and pivotal tactical decisions.

We also unpack the debates around the World Rugby Player of the Year awards, examining fairness in selection and overlooked players.

Lastly with the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools announced just yesterday, Jamie provides expert analysis on New Zealand’s draw, the expanded 24-team format, and the strategic path the All Blacks must follow to win the tournament. This episode offers a compelling mix of career insights, current rugby analysis, and forward-looking World Cup preview that any rugby fan will appreciate.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/All-Blacks-Season-Review-w-Jamie-Wall---Episode-69-e3brhnee0c933b0-5aff-48e1-b78e-7d57dd78a740Wed, 03 Dec 2025 22:39:16 GMT<p>Episode 69 of the podcast features an insightful conversation with rugby journalist Jamie Wall, renowned for his deep knowledge and years covering the All Blacks and global rugby. Jamie shares his journey into rugby journalism, highlighting his work covering the All Blacks since 2017 and dives into the All Blacks’ complex and often scrutinized 2025 season, analyzing coaching challenges, standout players, and pivotal tactical decisions. </p><p>We also unpack the debates around the World Rugby Player of the Year awards, examining fairness in selection and overlooked players. </p><p>Lastly with the 2027 Rugby World Cup pools announced just yesterday, Jamie provides expert analysis on New Zealand’s draw, the expanded 24-team format, and the strategic path the All Blacks must follow to win the tournament. This episode offers a compelling mix of career insights, current rugby analysis, and forward-looking World Cup preview that any rugby fan will appreciate.</p> no00:53:5667All Blacks Season Review w/ Jamie Wall - Episode 69full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point - Rugby Championship Wrap Up (Oct 14th)]]>The All Blacks were the victors of the Rugby Championship....but who had the most successful campaign? Tune in to hear our thoughts. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point---Rugby-Championship-Wrap-Up-Oct-14th-e19453n8dc5c2b8-77e5-4134-b667-c9d4379cd688Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:08:48 GMT<p>The All Blacks were the victors of the Rugby Championship....but who had the most successful campaign? Tune in to hear our thoughts. </p> no01:10:29The Bonus Point - Rugby Championship Wrap Up (Oct 14th)full<![CDATA[Episode 65 - Test Match Footy Is Back]]>This weeks episode were chatting about:

  • All Blacks vs France
  • British & Irish Lions vs Wallabies
  • Kalyn Ponga to union!??
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-65---Test-Match-Footy-Is-Back-e35ms81866157c8-c0ec-4d28-b6ac-8bb0dd2e97b8Thu, 17 Jul 2025 23:52:43 GMT<p>This weeks episode were chatting about:</p><ul><li>All Blacks vs France</li><li>British &amp; Irish Lions vs Wallabies</li><li>Kalyn Ponga to union!?? </li></ul> no00:39:40Episode 65 - Test Match Footy Is Backfull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (09/01/20)]]>We're back with another episode of #LastWeekInRugby and on this weeks edition we speak about the matches over the weekend, what to look forward to for the final week of the regular season (Super Rugby AU), the North vs South Game (NZ) & South Africa potentially replacing Japan in the new "Eight Nations" tournament. Don't want to miss out on this action packed episode!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-090120-ej1pe30f9e93a8-dd72-47ea-acae-75086841281aWed, 02 Sep 2020 22:41:35 GMT<p>We're back with another episode of #LastWeekInRugby and on this weeks edition we speak about the matches over the weekend, what to look forward to for the final week of the regular season (Super Rugby AU), the North vs South Game (NZ) &amp; South Africa potentially replacing Japan in the new "Eight Nations" tournament. Don't want to miss out on this action packed episode!! </p> no00:50:20122Last Week In Rugby (09/01/20)full<![CDATA[The Bonus Point Podcast...RETURNS!! (Aug 12th 2021)]]>After a long hiatus, the crew is back and we're ready to talk all about the MLR, the Waratahs fate under new coach Darren Coleman, the LA Giltinis & the Bledisloe Cup. Tune in at 6pm PST to listen/watch us live as we dive into all those topics.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/The-Bonus-Point-Podcast---RETURNS---Aug-12th-2021-e15rof18b34ebe7-db5b-4d30-8978-1eefcafb2375Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:20:39 GMT<p>After a long hiatus, the crew is back and we're ready to talk all about the MLR, the Waratahs fate under new coach Darren Coleman, the LA Giltinis &amp; the Bledisloe Cup. Tune in at 6pm PST to listen/watch us live as we dive into all those topics.</p> no00:48:14The Bonus Point Podcast...RETURNS!! (Aug 12th 2021)full<![CDATA[Episode 53 w/ Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu]]>On this weeks episode we got to catch up with current Black Ferns & Waitomo Chiefs Manawa player - Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu. Arihiana is one of the few players lucky enough to be contracted with the NZR for the 2023 season and she gave us an amazing insight into:

  • Counties Manukau Heat (Farah Palmer Cup)
  • Super Rugby Aupiki (2022 champions)
  • Black Ferns (2022 World Cup Winners)

If you love women's rugby, definitely want to check out this episode.


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-53-w-Arihiana-Marino-Tauhinu-e22rn2v7a48d2d8-aa9a-42f0-865b-ba895cc82a02Sun, 23 Apr 2023 00:36:27 GMT<p>On this weeks episode we got to catch up with current Black Ferns &amp; <a href="https://www.chiefs.co.nz/chiefs-squad" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Waitomo Chiefs Manawa player</a> - Arihiana Marino-Tauhinu. Arihiana is one of the few players lucky enough to be contracted with the NZR for the 2023 season and she gave us an amazing insight into:</p> <ul> <li>Counties Manukau Heat (<a href="https://www.provincial.rugby/farah-palmer-cup/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Farah Palmer Cup)</a></li> <li>Super Rugby Aupiki (2022 champions)</li> <li>Black Ferns (2022 World Cup Winners)</li> </ul> <p>If you love women's rugby, definitely want to check out this episode. </p> <p><br /></p> no00:38:50Episode 53 w/ Arihiana Marino-Tauhinufull<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (07/30/20)]]>Last Week In Rugby is back for another episode featuring our favorite co-analyst Knovell Capote. This week we cover all the action from both Super Rugby comps, the controversy behind the final call of the Chiefs vs Blues game, talk about the return of THE BUS & we predict the winners of this rounds Super Rugby matches. We also predict who will win the NBA Championship. 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-073020-ehfo0h6bb8f1a5-5c7b-40ce-a023-00bffdfe725cFri, 31 Jul 2020 05:08:11 GMT<p>Last Week In Rugby is back for another episode featuring our favorite co-analyst Knovell Capote. This week we cover all the action from both Super Rugby comps, the controversy behind the final call of the Chiefs vs Blues game, talk about the return of THE BUS &amp; we predict the winners of this rounds Super Rugby matches. We also predict who will win the NBA Championship. </p> no01:15:00113Last Week In Rugby (07/30/20)full<![CDATA[Episode 60 - Moana Pasifika, PNC & the Lions Squad!!??]]>On this weeks episode, Jeremy Lardner (Dua Moana Podcast) joins us to chat about:

  • Moana Pasifika
  • The Pacific Nations Cup
  • The British & Irish Lions Squad
]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Episode-60---Moana-Pasifika--PNC--the-Lions-Squad-e32kmca42e805aa-7afa-4271-a3d3-3b742501faf2Fri, 09 May 2025 20:42:33 GMT<p>On this weeks episode, Jeremy Lardner (Dua Moana Podcast) joins us to chat about:</p><ul><li>Moana Pasifika </li><li>The Pacific Nations Cup</li><li>The British &amp; Irish Lions Squad</li></ul> no00:40:07Episode 60 - Moana Pasifika, PNC & the Lions Squad!!??full<![CDATA[Last Week In Rugby (08/12/20)]]>On this weeks edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our longtime friend Knovell Capote is back to help us break down what is going on in the rugby world. We talk about all the Super Rugby games over the past weekend (AU & Aotearoa), predict this weeks winners and talk about the recent outbreak in Europe & how it's going to effect the Top 14/English Premiership competitions.....

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/Last-Week-In-Rugby-081220-ei2k355d27e297-b9b7-4d7e-8e1e-bf92ab31ae23Wed, 12 Aug 2020 23:13:10 GMT<p>On this weeks edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our longtime friend Knovell Capote is back to help us break down what is going on in the rugby world. We talk about all the Super Rugby games over the past weekend (AU &amp; Aotearoa), predict this weeks winners and talk about the recent outbreak in Europe &amp; how it's going to effect the Top 14/English Premiership competitions.....</p> no00:59:36117Last Week In Rugby (08/12/20)full<![CDATA[MLR Update (Oct 21st) - Adam Freier (LA Giltinis General Manager) ]]>On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, our host Tj Olsen + regular analysts Cam & Walker Tice (The Rugby Index) have the privilege of interviewing the new General Manager for the LA Giltinis team - Adam Freier. Adam is a former Wallabies & Super Rugby player who has been working as an executive with the Australian Rugby Union for the better part of a decade. Tune in to hear all about Adam's plans for the new LA franchise beginning this season in the MLR and what he think of the upcoming World 10's tournament starting this weekend!! 

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebonuspoint/episodes/MLR-Update-Oct-21st---Adam-Freier-LA-Giltinis-General-Manager-eldjtaa44c69ca-8687-4009-9b6b-7470e3738561Thu, 22 Oct 2020 06:02:54 GMT<p>On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, our host Tj Olsen + regular analysts Cam &amp; Walker Tice (The Rugby Index) have the privilege of interviewing the new General Manager for the LA Giltinis team - Adam Freier. Adam is a former Wallabies &amp; Super Rugby player who has been working as an executive with the Australian Rugby Union for the better part of a decade. Tune in to hear all about Adam's plans for the new LA franchise beginning this season in the MLR and what he think of the upcoming World 10's tournament starting this weekend!! </p> no01:04:33MLR Update (Oct 21st) - Adam Freier (LA Giltinis General Manager) full