The Short Ball With Scotty Stevenson & Mils Muliaina On Rugbypass.com

Scotty and Mils are back and joined on the phone by former Wallabies' captain and rugby great George Gregan to talk all things Bledisloe Cup. The boys also chat about the Black Ferns' Laurie O’Reilly Trophy match and the huge opportunity it is for Women's rugby, and the Mitre 10 cup approaches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils look back on the Super Rugby season of 2018. They talk Crusaders' keys to success, how the other New Zealand squads delivered results, and select their 2018 Super Rugby MVPs.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils look back on the Super Rugby season as it draws to a close and discuss the matchups for this weekend's final in Christchurch. Have people underestimated the Lions and do they have any chance against the immensely strong Crusaders side? Can Swys de Bruin break-dance?And the team discuss gift-giving ettiquette as producer Alice struggles with an anniversary present. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are back and it's all smiles after the weekend's winning performances at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.To Super Rugby, and as the semi-finals draw closer the boys pick their winners. Do the Hurricanes have a chance? Should the Lions and Warratahs hang up their kicking boots for a good old-fashioned game of bull rush?And the boys have a message for the Hurricanes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty is joined this week by James McOnie in the podcast studio. They talk about the weekend's super rugby clashes as the final looms near, SANZAR's recent discussions about the role of the TMO, and Scotty thinks concussion still isn't being taken seriously. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils join you from the podcast studio to talk about Wales' new appointment, their picks for the last round of the regular Super Rugby season, and something's ignited a fire in Scotty – what is it that's got him so riled up? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty is back after a flat tyre? a burnt turkey? meant he was absent last week. He and Mils talk about the Highlanders Chiefs clash in Suva and how the Highlanders could bounce back from that against the Crusaders this weekend.They chat Wyatt Crockett and the role he's played in New Zealand rugby as he gears up for his 200th super rugby game.And Scotty lays out what's on the line this weekend as the Super Rugby tables have the potential to get a huge shake up. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to The Short Ball, a Rugby Pass podcast. This week we've brought James McOnie off the bench to join Mils in studio. They talk about Jackson Hemopo's first test in the black jersey, the looming farewell of Jerome Kaino from the Blues, and the Highlanders are playing the Chiefs in Suva on Saturday, who's going to come home with the win? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are back with more commentary on the week in rugby. They chat about the red card awarded to Benjamin Fall on Saturday, was it fair? Their thoughts on the 11 changes made to the All Blacks team facing France this weekend. And they look around the world at the international competitions, who do the boys think will take out the AU vs. IRE series? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are back, but in a shiny new studio this time. They get Ali Williams on the phone to discuss Saturday's test, talk the newfound fire in the Aussies, and discuss how the ABs are looking as we get closer to the second French test in Wellington this weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mils and Scotty join you from the rickety podcast studio one last time before The Short Ball gets a shiny new home.This week they're here to discuss the past week in Super Rugby, including whether the Blues can rebuild their reputation and another loss for the Hurricanes. Producer Alice lets you in on the best vegetarian McDonald's order, and they of course focus their gaze on what they're expecting in the upcoming French test this Saturday at Eden Park. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are joined this week by Isa Naciwa, all the way from Ireland, to talk his recent retirement and the legacy he's leaving on the game.They also discuss the Springbok's latest captaincy decision with Siya Kolisi, and how this may show the beginning of a new wave for South African rugby, and address claims that Mils the Oracle may not be the all-seeing-eye we so hoped he was.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty, Mils, and producer Alice are joined by Aaron Lloyd to talk about the laws of rugby, before the boys get on the phone with Hannah Porter to celebrate the recent Black Ferns' contracts, and Mils the oracle gives his thoughts on the big clash this weekend between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are joined by Niall Williams all the way from Canada to discuss their huge win over Australia, the boys also talk to Stephen Hoiles about his recent comment that Aussie rugby needs to get 'better at cheating', and there's a KFC bet placed on producer Alice's All Blacks' picks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mils and Scotty are here again this week to talk about the Highlander's poor performance last weekend, Scotty comes to terms with being another year older, the boys show their support for Hurricanes winger Ben Lam, and discuss the Aussie super rugby sides with Jay Staunton.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty and Mils are reunited to talk the week in super rugby. Joined by Alice the Short Ball Producer, listen in as they chat about the Blues, the Jaguares, a savoury donut, and a cow that peed on a bar.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotty is alone in the studio today while Mils is at home in Invercargill, instead he is joined by recently rugby retired Dan Bowden, New Zealand Black Fern fullback Selica Winiata, and Australian commentator Andrew Swain over the phone. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week join Scotty, Mils, and special guest James McOnie as they get real about the impact of Israel Folau's statements, talk about the losing streak Australian teams are on against our own, and give a special shout out to the Highlanders' forwards.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mils is back from Hong Kong this week and joins Scotty to talk Israel Folau, Tomás Lavanini, how the Sharks have figured out how to beat any kiwi team, and Mils the oracle gives you his winning picks for upcoming super rugby clashes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While Mils is partying in Hong Kong at the Sevens, James McOnie joins Scotty to talk what the Blues can learn from the Chiefs, the place of maths in rugby, and The Smiths make James' heart soar. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.