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Rugby Direct Episode 262: One last home test for 2026

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Oct 5, 202634:43

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On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier look ahead to the All Blacks' final home test of 2026 as they prepare to welcome a confident Wallabies side fresh off a statement victory over South Africa.

Can New Zealand finish their home campaign on a high, or are Australia poised to spoil the party?

The podcast also dives into one of the biggest Super Rugby moves in recent memory, with Ardie Savea confirming he will join the Blues for the 2027 season.

What does the blockbuster switch mean for the Blues, and the future landscape of New Zealand rugby?

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"Rugby Direct Episode 262: One last home test for 2026" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 34 min. Published October 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: October 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 34 min.
What podcast is this from?: Rugby Direct. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Rugby Direct covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of Rugby Direct?

"Rugby Direct Episode 262: One last home test for 2026" is an episode of Rugby Direct. Runtime 34 min. Published October 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the Rugby Direct page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. Rugby Direct ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: October 5, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 34 min.
What podcast is this from?: Rugby Direct. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: Rugby Direct covers rugby. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Episode context

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Keep going with Rugby Direct.

Listen here or keep browsing the show and related sport coverage from here.

Episode Notes

On the latest episode of Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier look ahead to the All Blacks' final home test of 2026 as they prepare to welcome a confident Wallabies side fresh off a statement victory over South Africa.

Can New Zealand finish their home campaign on a high, or are Australia poised to spoil the party?

The podcast also dives into one of the biggest Super Rugby moves in recent memory, with Ardie Savea confirming he will join the Blues for the 2027 season.

What does the blockbuster switch mean for the Blues, and the future landscape of New Zealand rugby?

LISTEN ABOVE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next listen

All from Rugby Direct →

Next listen

Rugby Direct Episode 263: Fortress Eden delivers again

2 days ago32:17