NZR Around The Grounds

Meet Esther Keown & Lydia O’Donnell, founders of Femmi

 
We were joined by Femmi’s founders Esther Keon and Lydia O’Donnell, two elite female runners, coaches and powerhouses in making a change in women’s sport.
We learn more about their journey in building an app, what drives them for change and relate it all back to women’s health in rugby.
 
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U85s rugby with Ted, Jamie & Jason

We talk all things U85s rugby with some huge advocates of the grade.
Ambassador Sir Graham Henry (Ted), RNZ journalist Jamie Wall and Grammar TEC’s Jason Harris share some great stories with poddy host Rob Dunne.
They also celebrate the existence of our New Zealand U85s team and the U85s National Club Cup final that will serve as a curtain-raiser to the All Blacks v Australia match in Wellington on September 28.
Enjoy the Pod. 
 

Dr. Ken Quarrie on Brain Health and Concussion Risk Management

NZR Chief Scientist Dr. Ken Quarrie joins the podcast to talk to us about the importance of research and how it informs everything we do on Player Safety, Brain Health and Concussion Risk Management.
Ken has been part of the business for over 20 years and has a wealth of knowledge backed by years of extensive research. We learn more about his role in rugby and why he loves what he does.
Enjoy the pod. 
 

Women’s health and rugby with experts Karen and Janelle

Welcome to Around the Grounds. 
Join us as we sit down with NZR Concussion Research Scientist Janelle Romanchuk and NZR Medical Manager Karen Rasmussen to chat through all things women’s health.
They take us through many topics including concussion, injury prevention and learning about your menstrual cycle.
Enjoy the Podcast. 

NZR CEO Mark Robinson (Robbo) on rugby’s off-field impact

 
Welcome to Around the Grounds. 
We caught up with New Zealand Rugby’s CEO Mark Robinson (Robbo) on the impact rugby can have off the field.
We also learn more about Robbo, the shape of our current game, the importance of connections overseas and how NZR is tracking strategically.
Enjoy the Pod. 
 

Tomasi Cama on his journey to All Blacks Sevens Head Coach

Recorded at Blake Park, Home of the All Blacks Sevens.  
Following the footsteps of his father Tomasi Cama (senior), who also played internationally for Fiji, Cama talks about the opportunity he took in 1999 to pursue a rugby career in New Zealand.
Now Head Coach of the All Blacks Sevens, he continues to use his experiences as both a player and coach to become an integral part of the team’s DNA.
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Dan Carter and his connection to the community game

All Black icon Dan Carter joins us on the podcast to chat through his journey and connection to the community game.
Dan delves into memories at his beloved rugby club Southbridge and the art of kicking.
He also encourages our audiences to get involved with his #BeatDanCarter campaign between June 3-17. The initiative is in partnership with UNICEF raising funds for clean water in the Pacific Islands. Find out more at beatdancarter.com.

Previewing the PAC4 Series with Black Fern midfielders Sylvia Brunt, Amy Du Plessis and Grace Steinmetz.

Around the Grounds is a podcast from New Zealand Rugby bringing you closer to our national game.
Super Rugby Aupiki is done and dusted and now we have our First Black Ferns squad named for 2024 ahead of the PAC4 series. 
That kicks off May the 11th at FMG Stadium between the Black Ferns and the USA.
To talk about the upcoming series and their journey to the Black Jersey is of our midfield players, Sylvia Brunt, Amy Du Plessis and Grace Steinmetz.
Enjoy the Pod. 
 

Amanda Murphy, the woman behind Strength & Conditioning for the Black Ferns Sevens

Recorded at Blake Park, home of our Black Fern 7s squad. 
Amanda Murphy joins us to chat about what it’s like to be an S&C coach for a high performing team like the Black Ferns Sevens.  
As a former Black Fern herself, she talks us through her career switch from player to coach, the differences between training women and men, how important it is to understand player workloads and building relationships.   
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Debunking myths with our NZR Player Safety experts

Join NZR Chief Scientist Ken Quarrie, NZR Concussion Research Scientist Janelle Romanchuk and NZR Medical Manager Karen Rasmussen in a four-part Player Safety series, deep diving into brain health, concussion, smart mouthguard technology and women’s health.
 
On this episode, our experts debunk myths and answer questions from our listeners on all things Player Safety. 
Enjoy the pod!