The Bonus Point Rugby Pod

The Bonus Point is a sporting podcast based predominately on the game of Rugby Union. This podcast provides a platform to athletes, coaches & other individuals to share their story, experiences in the game & spark important conversations regarding topics/issues in the world today.

Super Rugby Recap (March 2nd)

Join Tj & Hala as they recap Both Super Rugby Aotearoa and Super Rugby AU. Plus talk about potential dark horses in the women's world cup now that it has been postponed to March 2022. 

03-03
49:57

The Bonus Point - Season 2 Debut (2021 - LIVESTREAM)

We are back and our first episode of 2021 was recorded live in front of a live studio audience (aka social media). We started off with a bang talking about the MLR (ft. The Rugby Index), Super Aotearoa & Super Rugby AU. Plus our Bonus Point segment involved us selecting who we thought should be in a Rugby Championship XV if they were to face the British & Irish Lions!! Great to be back and some great content coming in 2021...

02-14
01:17:08

Episode 64 - Chiefs OR Crusaders!!??

We unpack a lot on this weeks podcast. Super Rugby Pacific Finals (Chiefs vs Crusaders)British & Irish Lions vs ArgentinaWallabies SquadArdie Savea off to Japan in 2026Premiership vs Super RugbyYou wont wanna miss this one!!

06-19
45:52

Episode 63 - The Playoff Picture

We are back to chat all about playoff footy!! On this episode, here is what is on the cards: First Half Segment - Super Rugby Quarter & Semi Final PictureSecond Half Segment - Ngani Laumape signs with MoanaBonus Point Segment - Who should be the Wallabies captain for the B&IL Tour??

06-12
46:22

Episode 62 - Growing the game

On this weeks episode we are joined by Samantha Lovett (@samloverugby) who is a a freelance digital content creator specializing in enhancing the global appeal of rugby through engaging and innovative content. She has worked with World Rugby, Guinness Six Nations, LA Sevens, etc and she is taking her talents to the Women's Rugby World Cup. We pick her brain about content creation with rugby, everything thats going on in the 7's world and hope to make the game more appealing to the traditional US sports fan.

05-22
01:02:51

Episode 61 - IRFU 7's Program Gone!!??

On this weeks episode we have on old friend join the show to chat about:Our starting Wallabies XV (is Noah & Joseph are out due to injury)IRFU scrapping their 7’s programANZAC Test Match - Top 3 players we'd want to seeSuper Rugby Pacific - Round 14 picks

05-17
48:13

Episode 59 - What a RD1!!

Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific did not disappoint...and we have a lot of things to chat about!! Our show will feature: Lightning Quick Recap - Round 1Tj & Guest James Tesoriero (Rugby Director for St Aloysius'​ College & former Randwick Colts Program and Pathways Manager) chat about: 1st half segment - Aussie team clean sweep in RD1 2nd half segment - Player of the year award Bonus Point segment - How the bench is used in the modern game.

02-19
31:02

Episode 57 - The Razor Era (All Blacks Squad 2024)

The Razor Era is officially here!! I catch up with Tevita in Santa Barbara so we can chat about: All Blacks in 2024 & the pecking order Missing Players (Snubs OR Valid??) Upcoming Games

07-02
53:39

Last Week In Rugby (10/13/20)

On this weeks #LastWeekInRugby episode, our host Tj Olsen is joined by rapper Knovell Capote and James Tesoriero (Head Coach of the Cal Poly Rugby Program) to break down all the rugby action over the weekend. Don't miss out on the analysis of the first Bledisloe test match (All Blacks vs Wallabies),  the Mitre 10 Cup (New Zealand) & the potential of the Springboks (South Africa) not participating in the Rugby Championship!!??

10-14
01:01:40

MLR Update ft. Rugby Index Collaboration (10/02/20)

With the 2021 Major League Rugby season so far away from starting, a lot of fans are having rugby withdrawals. But don't fear MLR fans, The Bonus Point is here to bring you all the latest MLR news!! Tune into our latest episode where we're joined by our friends from The Rugby Index to talk about Kanaloa's (Hawaii) status in the MLR, a potential midwest franchise, why the LA Giltinis have been so quiet & who we'd pick if we had to draft players from the newest MLR athletes!! 

10-03
01:23:18

Last Week In Rugby (09/30/20)

On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - Our host Tj talks to regular guest analyst Knovell Capote about South Africa's confirmed decision to leave Super Rugby,  Hawkes Bay getting their first win over Canterbury in 37 years & what broadcasting resources the Farah Palmer Cup & Schoolboy rugby is receiving in New Zealand (and how it could potentially be divided up more efficiently). Lot's of great debates and banter in this episode so don't miss out!!

10-02
39:16

What’s not to Louvre about Paris? - Paul Alo Emile Interview

On this episode of The Bonus Point Interview series, our host Tj Olsen catches with Manu Samoa test player & captain for Top 14's Stade Francais - Paul Alo Emile. We talk to Paul about his career in Australia (Melbourne Rebels + Western Force), his transition to France & the Top 14, playing in the 2019 Rugby World Cup (Japan) plus Paul gives us the scoop on all the differences between Australasian vs European rugby competition. 

09-30
57:35

Last Week In Rugby (22/09/20)

The dream team is back again to talk about the Super Rugby AU finals (Congratulations to the Brumbies), the Mitre 10 Cup (Game of the week is Taranaki vs Canterbury) & our thoughts on the upcoming Rugby Championship match

09-23
50:50

Last Week In Rugby (09/14/20)

On this edition of #LastWeekInRugby - We talk about the semi final between the Reds & Rebels (Super Rugby AU), The kickoff of the Mitre 10 Cup season & who we like/dislike in the new Wallabies Squad...

09-14
48:23

Last Week In Rugby (09/10/20)

On this edition of the #LastWeekInRugby Podcast sponsored by the Rugby Nation & Whalebird Kombucha, your favorite kiwi (Tj Olsen) & favorite Tongan (Knovell Capote) are back to discuss the North vs South game in New Zealand, the upcoming Super Rugby AU playoff's & the All Blacks Squad selection. Full disclosure - Tj is very mad about a certain player who missed out on an All Blacks selection. Tune in to find out who...

09-11
01:09:53

Last Week In Rugby (09/01/20)

We're back with another episode of #LastWeekInRugby and on this weeks edition we speak about the matches over the weekend, what to look forward to for the final week of the regular season (Super Rugby AU), the North vs South Game (NZ) & South Africa potentially replacing Japan in the new "Eight Nations" tournament. Don't want to miss out on this action packed episode!! 

09-02
50:20

MLR Update (Aug 30th) ft. The Rugby Rant & The Rugby Index

On this weeks episode of our #MLRupdate series, we are loaded with many amazing guests to hear their opinions on a lot of new & exciting Major League Rugby news. Tune in to hear our host Tj Olsen chat with Ty Braga & Rob Hammerschmidt from the Rugby Rant Podcast plus our regular guest analysts Cam Tice  & Walker Tice from the Rugby Index. 

08-30
58:55

HAPPY MAMBA DAY - Last Week In Rugby (08/24/20)

HAPPY #MAMBADAY (AKA KOBE BRYANT - RIP) today on 08/24/20. On todays episode of #LastWeekInRugby, Tj & Hala chop it all up about the NBA, their ideas for what Super Rugby as a whole should look like next season, analyze the Super Rugby AU games over the past weekend & predict our winners for this weeks. Don't miss out on this awesome episode (+ Hala's explanation about why he didn't think the Brumbies were offside when they scored their first try)

08-25
01:00:07

The Best In The West (Feleti Kaitu'u Interview)

On this interview our host Tj Olsen & regular guest analyst Knovell Capote talk to current hooker for the Western Force. We talk to Feleti about growing up playing rugby in Brisbane, his journey through the Australian rugby system, how he eventually joined the Western Force and the differences between Rapid Rugby & Super Rugby AU (Some of the audio has been edited due to technical difficulties).

08-21
01:18:25

Last Week In Rugby (08/18/20)

On this episode of #LastWeekInRugby, our host Tj Olsen catches up with regular guest Knovell Capote (Rapper) to talk about everything that is going down in the world of rugby. They speak about the conclusion of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition, analyze the matches over the weekend...and they name their very own North (Tj) vs South (Knovell) teams from thew squads that were announced this week. This is an action packed episode so don't miss out on this one!! 

08-19
01:15:18

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