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Rugby punters rejoice! TAB's Pick & Go Rugby Podcast is here to break down all things rugby and betting to give you the best chance to just pick 'em and go! Paul Maoate is joined by guests, Piri Weepu, Jeff Wilson and Steve Devine to deep dive into all things rugby union.
Episodes
- New Super Rugby Format | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep15
Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. We are two weeks away from the playoffs and with some teams pretty much a lock in for the playoffs, is this a time to start resting players or is momentum too important. We breakdown all the a…
- Our pick for ABs Captain is… | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep14
This episode of the Pick & Go Rugby Podcast reviews Super Rugby results, questioning Fehi Fineanganofo's try scoring, and analyzing the Blues' loss to the Crusaders. The panel discusses criteria for the All Blacks team, refereeing in the H…
- Super Rugby or NPC | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep13
The Pick & Go podcast discusses Fehi Fineanganofo's move to the UK and considers rule changes for All Blacks selection. They debate the standing of Super Rugby versus the NPC and review recent Super Rugby games.
- How Super was Super Round? | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep12
The Pick & Go Rugby Podcast reviews the Super Round in Christchurch, highlighting the Crusaders' historic win and the performances of New Zealand teams. The episode also discusses the Waratahs' performance and analyzes the current Super Ru…
- A Super Round of Super Rugby | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep11
This episode of the Pick & Go Rugby Podcast covers the Super Rugby Super Round in Christchurch, reviewing games and discussing potential new rules. The panel also selects their team of the week and discusses Dave Rennie's first All Blacks…
- 30 Years of Super Rugby | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep10
The Pick & Go Rugby Podcast discusses Dave Rennie's team selections and reviews the weekend's games. The episode also celebrates 30 years of Super Rugby, debating the best moments and comparing the modern game to its classic form, while pr…
- The Halfway Stage | Pick & Go 2026 | Episode 9
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. It was a quiet weekend of Super Rugby, but it was still filled with plenty of action. We continue to assist Dave Rennie with his first team of the season and we have to say we are creating a pretty…
- Saying Goodbye to Apollo Projects Stadium | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep8
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. It is an end of an era as we say goodbye to Apollo Projects Stadium. Despite its relatively short life, the stadium has given us plenty of memories. The question now becomes, what should happen to t…
- Rennie reveals his new coaching line up | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep7
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Breaking News as we start our record. Dave Rennie has announced his coaching team the ABs. You’ll get to see our panels unscripted reaction to the news and check out what surprised them, and what th…
- The Greatest Ever Game of Rugby | Pick & Go 2026 | Ep6
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Inspired by the amazing 6 Nations finale between England and France we have to ask: Was that the greatest game of rugby ever? Was it the perfect advertisement for the game going forward. Of course w…
- The first name on the team sheet is... | Pick & Go | Episode 5
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Dave Rennie is the new boss, so we can expect new tactics, new attitude, and a new team. The question is who will that new team be built around, who will be Rennie’s first name on the team sheet? Th…
- The Crusaders are back! | The Pick & Go Podcast | Episode 4
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Money, Money, Money! Who had a big win with their tip last week and is feeling flush with dosh? Spoiler alert it might be the guy in the coat made of dollar bills. We reflect on the games last week…
- Crusader Crisis and Draft Drama | The Pick & Go Podcast | Episode 3
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. There were some controversial moments in the games at the weekend and the big one was at the Chiefs. Is this another week where the powers that be will be admitting they got it wrong, or was this ju…
- Piri Weepu is back! What did we make of Super Rugby Round 1 | The Pick & Go Podcast | Episode 2
In today’s episode, Paul is joined by Searley Talks Sport and former NZ rugby player, Piri Weepu, for a jam packed show. The lads kick things off with another Trading Places segment, with Paul throwing out the question of which New Zealand…
- Super Rugby is back! Jordie Barrett to the IPL? | The Pick & Go Podcast | Episode 1
The Pick & Go Podcast is back for the 2026 season! In today's episode, Paul is joined by Searley Talks Sport and former NZ rugby and cricket player, Jeff Wilson. Could Jordie Barrett be set for the IPL? Paul asks the panel who out of New Z…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 41
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! Despite an impressive opening 20 minutes from the All Blacks, England came out swinging, determined to crush their grand slam hopes. What began as a promising display quickly unraveled the All Black…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 42
Welcome back to the Pick and Go! It’s the last episode of 2025 after what has been a very long and interesting season, filled with some C-class tipping, surprising results, and a whole lot of unanswered questions. The lads kick things off…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 40
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! International footy is in full swing as the lads do a full review of the second week of the northern tour. New Zealand were lucky to come away with the win over Scotland thanks to D-mac, with a few…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 39
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! The NPC has wrapped up over the weekend, with the lads tucking into a full review. Canterbury have taken out the 2025 NPC championship over a very young Otago team, with players from both sides cont…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 38
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! The NPC semi-finals wrapped up over the weekend, with the lads giving a full review of the action. Otago got the win over Bay of Plenty, thanks in part to another outstanding individual effort from…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 37
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! The NPC quarter-finals have wrapped up, bringing some cracking results and a few outstanding individual performances. The lads dive into a full review of all the weekend’s action. Canterbury, Hawke’…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 36
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! The lads kick things off by grading and reviewing each team’s season, taking a full look at every side’s overall performance from The Rugby Championship. It’s another year wrapped up for The Rugby C…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 35
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast! The lads kick things off by reviewing the latest round of The Rugby Championship. New Zealand have once again retained the Bledisloe Cup, and Eden Park continues its reputation as an unshakable fort…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 34
Welcome back to the Pick and Go Podcast. The Rugby Championship is down to the final two rounds and things are heating up, New Zealand face Australia in another Bledisloe clash, while Argentina go up against the world’s number one, South A…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 33
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. New Zealand took a big beating from the Springboks over the weekend – is it a Wellington curse? The lads dive into what went wrong and where they would rank the Springboks’ win over New Zealand in t…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 32
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. The Fortress is still standing as, despite the recent talk about Eden Park streak coming to an end, the All Blacks were too good for South Africa in a wet & windy affair in Auckland. With the NFL se…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 31
Welcome back to The Pick and Go Podcast. Is the Eden Park record under extreme pressure this year? Will the Springboks be the first to beat the ABs at Eden Park since 1994, will it be the Wallabies later in the year or will The Fortress of…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 30
Welcome back to The Pick and Go Podcast. The Rugby Championship Has been blown wide open with Argentina humbling New Zealand with a shock win, while South Africa take Austraila back to reality making it one win and one loss each. NPC is sh…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 29
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. Australia look like they might be back to their very best & that is great news for the game of rugby. The team on the PAG look back at Australia’s comeback win against South Africa and try to figure…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 28
Guest starring alongside Piri on today’s episode is Jeff Wilson and Searley and they’ll be breaking down the recent AB’s squad that’ll be taking on Argentina in the Rugby Championship. We look back at last week’s NPC action and it seems th…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 27
Welcome back to the Pick and Go podcast. \ The NPC is back, and it is bang with a bang! It seems there are plenty of players who still have a lot to give the game of rugby as a couple of legends help Waikato overcome Auckland in a thrillin…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 26
Welcome back to a new very special episode of the Pick and Go podcast. A few weeks ago, Piri told the story of meeting some fellas after winning the 2011 Rugby World Cup, and we managed to track them down. So, we reunite Piri and hear from…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 25
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. So, another test against the French and another win, but how do we feel after? Has the latest victory put any doubts to bed or it merely raised more questions about the team going f…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 24
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. After the first test against France there were mixed feelings going into the second. Were the All Blacks rusty, or were the French way better than we gave them credit for? Was there…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 23
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. The All Blacks faced their first test of the season and the French certainly showed up despite reports that the real French team were still in France. Jeff Wilson and Piri Weepu tak…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 22
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. All eyes turn to the All Blacks as the French look to face Razor’s new look team with players keen to impress knowing that we are entering the early stages of World Cup season. What…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 21
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. So that’s it! Another season of Super Rugby has come to a close. The Crusaders are champions once again, and the Chiefs are also - once again - the runners up. Media discussion focu…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 20
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Here we are, the Super Rugby final. It is the Chiefs vs Crusaders… actually thanks to the playoff format it is actually Crusaders vs Chiefs. Does the former undermine what has been…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 19
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. The first round of knock out rugby is behind us and you’ll almost need a masters degree in maths to work out all the possible permutations. The Chiefs losing to the Blues means all…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 18
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. It's playoffs time in Super Rugby Pacific which means the top six is set and the race for to lift the trophy begins this weekend with the Quarter Finals. Speaking of, this 'Lucky Lo…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 17
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. We are at the end of the regular season and there is still so much to play for. All eyes will be on the Blues and Moana Pasifika as they both attempt to finish within the top 6. Moa…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 16
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Are teams being punished twice for the same crime? That’s what we are looking into this week, after Moana Pasifika conceded a penalty try and a yellow card for the same offence. How…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 15
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Things get heated right out the gate when we debate which is the best side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The race for the top 6 is coming down to the wire and we want to know are…
- Pick and Go | 2025 | Episode 14
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Paul returns and it doesn't take him long to cause trouble on the panel. Seeing as it was May 4th over the weekend, we are asking which Super Rugby team has turned to the Dark Side…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 13
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. This week Karl from The Advantage Line podcast will be running the ship, so can he keep Piri Weepu and Steve Devine in line all will chaos reign. The Super Rugby season is getting c…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 12
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. With Piri and Jeff out of action this week, we have Karl Tily coming off the bench to support Paul Maoate in the studio. ANZAC day is getting closer, so we are handing out an olive…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 11
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. Jeff Wilson and Ben Searle join Piri Weepu and Paul Maoate on this week’s pod. With the Masters having just wrapped up, we are finding out which Super Rugby player might be able to…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 10
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. It is only Piri and Paul today, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be the usual hot takes, controversial comments and debates that you’ve come to expect from the Pick and Go podcast.…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 9
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. It’s a controversial start to the pod this week, as we’re asking which NZ team would you get rid of, if it meant improving the rest of the NZ teams in Super Rugby. We look back at t…
- The Pick and Go Podcast - 2025 - Episode 8
Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast. John Cena has gone full on heel in the WWE, so we need to find out which current or former Super Rugby player could take him on in the ring. We look back at round 6, and let’s admit…