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Big Mike presents his Rugby Roundup. All of the scores and scrumbers from the past week of rugby around the globe. Then lets look forward to everything happening in the upcoming week. All of this and more, each week on the Roundup.
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- 5 days ago25 min
The All Blacks Tipping Point...get it?
Big Mike recaps a huge week of rugby: South Africa beat New Zealand to win the series, the Griquas retained the Currie Cup, Toulouse thrashed Bordeaux, and the WXV women’s competition kicked off with standout performances. The Pacific Nations Cup final pits Japan against Fiji, Top 14 has only three unbeaten teams, and New Zealand’s NPC is full of upsets. Plus, Big Mike celebrates appearing on Tipping Point and welcomes new listeners.
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Baltimore Final: Springboks Lead Series as All Blacks Chase a Comeback
Big Mike breaks down a packed rugby weekend: the Springboks and All Blacks head to Baltimore with the series on the line, surprising results in France’s Top 14 (including a 64–5 demolition), the start of WXV, and Pacific Nations Cup semifinals. He also recaps Argentina vs Australia, NPC thrillers, and key club action across Europe and the southern hemisphere. Expect match highlights, series implications, injury updates, and candid studio moments from Big Mike in this fast-paced episode.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Series on the Line: All Blacks vs Springboks Head to Johannesburg
The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike: the Test Series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling All Blacks vs Springboks matches, with the deciding third Test in Johannesburg. Australia earned a gritty win in Argentina and international fixtures included a high‑scoring All Blacks match and strong performances in women’s rugby. Club rugby headlines include the return of the Top 14 with major signings and a Toulouse vs La Rochelle showdown, Pro D2 kicking off, and the NPC delivering upsets — Hawke's Bay leading and Northland winning the Ranfurly Shield. The Currie Cup has reached the playoffs and the Farah Palmer Cup is underway. Big Mike’s weekend picks: South Africa vs New Zealand Test 3, Toulouse vs La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Hawke’s Bay vs Otago in the NPC.
- Aug 19, 202622 min
All Blacks vs Springboks: High-Stakes Test Series Kicks Off
The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike previews a massive test series as the All Blacks head to South Africa to face the world‑ranked Springboks, and reviews the latest domestic and international results. Highlights include weekend NPC and Currie Cup upsets, women’s international results, coaching headlines, injury and selection updates, and Big Mike’s picks and predictions for the coming fixtures. Tune in for a concise wrap of scores, form lines and must‑watch games ahead of a highly anticipated rugby weekend.
- Aug 12, 202620 min
Narrow Escapes: Australia Survives Japan; Springboks Hit by Injury Blow
Hello from Big Mike Rugby — this episode covers the All Blacks kicking off rugby’s greatest rivalry tour with big wins over the Stormers and Sharks, a tense Australia vs Japan test, an injury worry for the Springboks, standout NPC results and ongoing action in South Africa’s Currie Cup and New Zealand’s Heartland and women’s fixtures.
- Aug 5, 202617 min
Blues Win, Lions Lead the Currie Cup, NPC Blasts Into Orbit
It was a quieter week of rugby highlighted by the opening round of New Zealand's NPC, round three of the Currie Cup, and the Blues defeating the Waratahs to claim the women's club championship. In the Currie Cup the Lions sit atop the table while the Griqois and Cheetahs are close behind; Otago and several teams earned bonus-point wins in week one of the NPC, with Otago leading the standings. The All Blacks begin their South Africa tour with warm-up club matches against the Stormers and Sharks, and key internationals this weekend include Japan vs Australia, Argentina vs South Africa, and Fiji vs South Africa (women).
- Jul 29, 202624 min
Nations Championship Shake-Up & NPC Kickoff
Big Mike reviews the July international window, summarising the Nations Championship standings and standout results, including strong performances from South Africa and New Zealand, plus notable matches across the Northern Hemisphere. The episode also covers the Nations Cup, U20 World Champs outcomes, the start of the Currie Cup and Super W finales, and previews the Hilux NPC kickoff and upcoming southern hemisphere tours.
- Jul 8, 202627 min
21 Hours of Rugby: Big Mike’s Weekend Roundup
Big Mike breaks down a non-stop weekend of international rugby, recapping key Nations Championship clashes (including All Blacks vs France, Japan vs Italy, and Australia vs Ireland), standout Nations Cup upsets, and the tight matches in the Americas and Europe-Asia-Africa pools. He also covers Under-20 World Cup pool results, Super W and Super Aupiki action, and provides his top three games to watch this weekend. Expect scorelines, surprises, and quick previews of upcoming fixtures as Big Mike prepares you for Week Two of international rugby.
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