Sam Darry is a massive lad! Standing at over 2 metres tall and at just 24 years old the man has achieved and been through a lot! And it feels like he is still just getting started,

After dominating schoolboy footy, Sam signed with Canterbury young and then made a bold move to head north to the Blues, a decision that he felt gave him the opportunity to become one of the best young locks in the game. It's fair to say it's worked out pretty well for him, being an important piece of the puzzle in the Blues 2024 winning season and going on to become an All Black.

In this episode we dive into:

• Growing up with his mum Kat being being the All Blacks nutritionist
• How rowing at college helped shape him as an athlete
• Why he decided to turn down the Crusaders to head to the Blues
• Tom Robinson’s top-tier pranks
• How Vern Cotter helped his game
• What it meant to win the 2024 Super Rugby Title with the Blues
• Why Jase Ryan had to square him before his debut
• His tight bond with Luke Romano, and lessons he’ll never forget
• How he has handled the different injuries he has been hit with throughout his career
• And how he plans to attack the next three years with a World Cup in sight

Big Sam Darry is sharp, humble, and full of unreal yarns. He is on his way to becoming one of the greats, and this episode gives you an insight into the journey and the man of the future legend.

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No one has won more Super Rugby titles than Mitchell Drummond! A man who has done it all in the red and black jersey, Drummy has won 3 NPC titles with Canterbury and a ridiculous 8 Super Rugby titles with the Crusaders – yes, 8 titles! Add to that a test for the All Blacks, a stint with the Barbarians, over 100 games for Canterbury, and being the youngest ever Crusaders centurion and you start to get the picture.

But beyond the stats, Mitch has been the Glue Guy for the Canterbury Region for over a decade, a man who has genuinely put the team first and always nailed his role in the side whatever that may be.

In this episode, we chat about:

- An exclusive announcement on where he will be playing his rugby this season

- Why he chose Rugby over a promising Cricket career

- Why he turned down an offer from another Club

- How he went from playing against the All Blacks one week to playing for them the next

- An insight into the competitive rivalry with Bryn Hall

- His struggles with social media comments

- How he feels about his Dad owning the Highlanders

- And all of your questions!

Drummy also gives some great insights into leadership, what’s made the Crusaders successful, and great advice for young aspiring rugby player.

Mitch Drummond is one special human and this episode is one of the great episodes!

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Rugby fans don't get much bigger than Colin Mansbridge! Who also just happens to be potentially the most successful CEO in all sport, having been the Crusaders CEO for the last 8 years which includes 7 Titles! However, for many it was the way he handled himself and the organisation last season when Crusaders missed the top 8 which was most impressive!

In this episode, Colin brings plenty of honesty, insight, and laughs and we go through some of the challenges and triumphs of being the boss!

Some parts that stood out in this one were...

Why he decided to ban the Cow Bells from the Super Rugby final

His take on Super Rugby and where it’s heading

Why he stood by Rob Penney and didn’t panic after the 2024 season

His love for rugby and in particular scrums

How he landed the CEO gig despite thinking he couldn’t run a rugby club

The decision behind the Crusaders rebrand

His thoughts on the new stadium

How he ended up on TikTok,

Who he reckons is the best player he’s ever CEO’d

And of course… his secret to locking down a good scrum

Colin brings the same level-headedness and wit to this chat that he brings to one of rugby’s most demanding jobs. If you want to understand what really goes on behind the curtain at the Crusaders, this one is for you.

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