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The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby: Australia & New Zealand

Folding Pocket 70 Episodes Aug 4, 2026

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the biggest podcast in the world just got bigger. All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, World Cup winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul, Wallabies superstar James O'Connor and kiwi podcaster Andy Rowe team up for GB&R ANZ, bringing you the latest rugby news, stories and much more from down under.

Episodes

We Win It In Pretoria": Bunce & Marshall Relive 1996 — The Historic All Blacks Series Win in South Africa
We Win It In Pretoria": Bunce & Marshall Relive 1996 — The Historic All Blacks Series Win in South Africa Aug 4, 2026 3014 30 years ago the All Blacks won their first test series on South African soil. Andy Rowe sits down with two men who were there: Frank Bunce and Justin Marshall. They relive the 1992 return tour after apartheid, the intimidation of Ellis Park, Jonah Lomu's 1995 World Cup, and the week in Pretoria where Sean Fitzpatrick told the team: "There's no way we're going to Ellis Park with the series on the
ALL BLACKS SQUAD for SOUTH AFRICA: Who Plays Fullback? Kirifi & Hotham Unlucky
ALL BLACKS SQUAD for SOUTH AFRICA: Who Plays Fullback? Kirifi & Hotham Unlucky Jul 28, 2026 3180 The All Blacks squad to tour South Africa is out and the boys have questions. Seven wingers but no out-and-out fullback, only three halfbacks, five injury-prone locks, and Damian McKenzie named at first five but destined for the back field. Justin Marshall and Kieran Read drop into what it's actually like touring the Republic: altitude, boot parties, beer cans at the bus, and why four Tests in a r
"Ireland Are a Pack of Whingers!" - Plus James O'Connor Puts His Hand Up for the Wallabies
"Ireland Are a Pack of Whingers!" - Plus James O'Connor Puts His Hand Up for the Wallabies Jul 21, 2026 3987 The All Blacks put Ireland to the sword at Eden Park and Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul aren't holding back, calling out the Irish for blaming the ref instead of themselves. Marshy and JP break down the Tupou Vaa'i blindside masterstroke, the bench that's finally delivering "championship minutes", the Luke Jacobson TMO call that got common sense right, and whether Quinn Tupaea at 13 is the answer
Damian McKenzie LIVE from All Blacks Camp: Fullback, Will Jordan & Ireland at Eden Park
Damian McKenzie LIVE from All Blacks Camp: Fullback, Will Jordan & Ireland at Eden Park Jul 14, 2026 2909 Damian McKenzie joins us live from All Blacks camp and Marshy puts him on the spot over the fullback debate, arguing Will Jordan should be wearing the 15 jersey. D-Mac opens up on his role at fullback, the halftime messages from Razor and Barrett, Will Jordan's record-breaking hat trick, Ardie as captain, and what the All Blacks are expecting from Ireland at Eden Park. Kieran Read and Justin Marsh
We Don't Watch The World's Best Players Enough | Wallabies Stunned, All Blacks Strike Back
We Don't Watch The World's Best Players Enough | Wallabies Stunned, All Blacks Strike Back Jul 7, 2026 4013 Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Kieran Read break down a massive test weekend: the Wallabies blowing a golden chance against Ireland, and the All Blacks outgunning France in a four-try thriller.JP pulls no punches on the Wallabies' discipline and "championship minutes," Marshy explains why Ireland's block plays are the best in the world, and the panel asks the big one: is Ardie Savea — arguably t
START THE HURRICANES | JP's Three From Three & Bordeaux's Secret Weapons"
START THE HURRICANES | JP's Three From Three & Bordeaux's Secret Weapons" Jun 30, 2026 2947 Dave Rennie's All Blacks era begins — and the boys are calling it early: Start The Hurricanes front row and throw Segna in at six. Kieren Read and Justin Marshall break down every pick ahead of the All Blacks vs France test, while Bordeaux champion Big Ben Tameifuna joins us to reveal the players who could shock New Zealand — and opens up about the moment he "shot himself in the foot" with the
Kieran Read, Justin Marshall & JP Break Down the All Blacks Squad | Hurricanes' Final Demolition Job
Kieran Read, Justin Marshall & JP Break Down the All Blacks Squad | Hurricanes' Final Demolition Job Jun 23, 2026 3733 Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul dig into a Super Rugby final that finished 60–5 — and somehow never got boring. The Hurricanes' demolition of the Chiefs, the Damian McKenzie pile-on JP refuses to join, and what it all means for an All Blacks squad. Marshy breaks down the new squad selection, the Hurricanes' nine-player takeover, the McKenzie/Bowden Barrett fullback conundrum with Wil
“It’s Impossible to Beat the Hurricanes” | Kieran Read, Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul
“It’s Impossible to Beat the Hurricanes” | Kieran Read, Justin Marshall & Jeremy Paul Jun 16, 2026 4100 The Super Rugby Final is here. Kieran Read, Justin Marshall and Jeremy Paul break down everything you need to know before Saturday’s Chiefs vs Hurricanes decider in Wellington. Kieran Read and Justin Marshall open with a no-holds-barred post-mortem on the Crusaders’ semifinal implosion — the complacency question, the Chiefs’ mental edge, and what Read would have said at halftime down 28–00. The
"Just Breathe. We Got This." | Kieran Reid, James O'Connor & Jeremy Paul
"Just Breathe. We Got This." | Kieran Reid, James O'Connor & Jeremy Paul Jun 9, 2026 4456 What separates the teams that win finals from the ones that show up and go through the motions? That's the question at the heart of this week's episode — and All Blacks legend Kieran Reid has some very honest answers. Reado joins the boys in studio fresh off the Hurricanes' quarterfinal demolition of the Brumbies. He breaks down what genuine finals belief looks like from the inside — including th
England Lose to Italy, Borthwick in Trouble & Dave Rennie Takes Over the All Blacks
England Lose to Italy, Borthwick in Trouble & Dave Rennie Takes Over the All Blacks Mar 9, 2026 3173 England losing to Italy has completely blown open the Six Nations — and now Steve Borthwick is under serious pressure. In this episode of GBRANZ, Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Wallabies great Jeremy Paul to break down one of the biggest rugby shocks in years. The lads discuss what went wrong for England, why Italy are no longer a team anyone can underestimate, and
RAZOR'S Exit Explained: Is BORTHWICK Now Under Pressure?
RAZOR'S Exit Explained: Is BORTHWICK Now Under Pressure? Feb 24, 2026 3212 Andy Rowe is joined by All Blacks legend Justin Marshall and Australian great Jeremy Paul for a candid chat on two big coaching storylines. First, the Razor situation, where Marshy asks where the buck stops and why so much has been pinned on Scott Robertson, when performance and responsibility also sit with players and the wider coaching group. Then we pivot to England. After a rough Six Nations
Kolbe Snubbed from World XV?! Argentina–England Chaos & Should Red Cards Be Scrapped?
Kolbe Snubbed from World XV?! Argentina–England Chaos & Should Red Cards Be Scrapped? Nov 25, 2025 4597 All Blacks great Justin Marshall and Wallabies Rugby World Cup winner Jeremy Paul join Andy Rowe for this year's season finale! We name our World XV of the year and there are some massive selection calls! We cover the Wallabies and All Blacks performances from the weekend and assess where they are at heading in 2026. Plus, what did the lads think about Tom Curry's hit against Argentina at Twick

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