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The Bonus Point Rugby Podcast kicks off 2026 with a massive guest — newly appointed Scotland Women’s Head Coach, Sione Fukofuka. Host TJ Olsen sits down with Sione to unpack his journey from Brisbane State High to international coaching stints with Australia, the USA, and now Scotland. They dive deep into the evolution of the women’s game, lessons from the 2025 Rugby World Cup, and what it takes to build successful high‑performance programs across different rugby cultures. Plus, TJ and Sione weigh in on the Super Rugby season ahead and the shock removal of Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach — one of the biggest stories in world rugby. A perfect blend of coaching insight, international perspective, and rugby chat to start the year strong.

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.

We catch up with Rob "The Hammer" Hammerschmidt (The Rugby Rant) to discuss the EOY tour squads for: All BlacksWallabiesAll Blacks XVWe 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??

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.

This episode is dedicated to the passing of my dad Steve. We are chatting about all the cups that are up for grabs: Pacific Nations CupThe Rugby ChampionshipWomen's Rugby World Cup

This weeks episode were chatting about: All Blacks vs FranceBritish & Irish Lions vs WallabiesKalyn Ponga to union!??

We unpack a lot on this weeks podcast. Super Rugby Pacific Finals (Chiefs vs Crusaders)British & Irish Lions vs ArgentinaWallabies SquadArdie Savea off to Japan in 2026Premiership vs Super Rugby You wont wanna miss this one!!

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??

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.

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 programANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to seeSuper Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks

On this weeks episode, Jeremy Lardner (Dua Moana Podcast) joins us to chat about: Moana Pasifika The Pacific Nations CupThe British & Irish Lions Squad

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.

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: Biggest signings in the offseasonOur top 4 teams for this seasonSuper Rugby Fantasy picks for round 1

The Razor Era is officially here!! I catch up with Tevita in Santa Barbara so we can chat about: All Blacks in 2024 & the pecking order Missing Players (Snubs OR Valid??) Upcoming Games

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: USA vs Canada (Womens) RFCLA vs Freejacks