Big Mike recaps a whirlwind rugby weekend: Australia produced a stunning comeback to beat South Africa 42-38, England edged New Zealand in the WXV, and major upsets and standout results shook competitions from the URC to the NPC and Super Rugby Australia.

Highlights include Counties claiming the Ranfurly Shield, the Lions toppling Leinster, Taranaki's big win, and several nail-biting finishes and controversial moments — the essential roundup for every rugby fan.

Big weekend of rugby: Japan celebrates a famous Pacific Nations Cup victory, England’s long winning run in women’s rugby comes to an end with a dramatic 26-26 draw against Canada, and Lyon sit as the only unbeaten team in the Top 14 after round three.

Club competitions and international action ramp up this week with the United Rugby Championship and Premiership kicking off, and several high-profile matchups to watch including England vs New Zealand in the WXV Global Series.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).