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Rugby is evolving — on the field, in the stadium and how fans experience the game.
In this Aotearoa Rugby Pod interview, Super Rugby CEO Jack Mesley explains how the sport is taking its next step — from faster, more engaging play to a match day experience that goes beyond the 80 minutes.
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Rugby’s core is strong — but the next level is about how everything around it continues to grow.
What would you add to take rugby to the next level?
Email your ideas to ARP@Fandommedia.co.nz — we’ll take the best ones forward to the powers that be.
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"Rugby’s Next Step — And How Fans Can Shape It" is an episode of Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Runtime 34 min. Published April 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.