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The HurtlockerEP #9 | Josh Beehre - Blues #341Josh Beehre, born and bred in Northland NZ the man has worked for every opportunity, searching his way to challenges and chances. As a youngin, raised on a Dairy farm the work ethic has always been there, and that consistency matched with his talent has taken him to career milestones already as a 23 year old proffessional footy player. JB is signed with The Blues till '27, has played three campaigns with the Auckland NPC side, made New Zealand Under 20's and just recently the fan loved Barbarians RFC. A brother, we're proud and...2025-07-221h 04
The HurtlockerEP #8 | PITA ALATINI - All Black #979This week on The Hurtlocker, we sit down with All Black #979 – Pita Alatini – one of the smoothest centres to ever wear the black jersey. From carving up in SA, South Auckland to making his All Blacks debut, Pita brings wisdom, knowledge and laughs sharing some deep insights from a legendary era of Kiwi footy. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 📲 Follow us on socials for more clips & behind-the-scenes: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | @thehurtlockerpod2025-07-221h 27
The HurtlockerEP #7 | PATRICK PELLIGRINI - Moana PasifikaBorn and bred out of New South Wales, Australia, Patrick Pellegrini 10 launched his career into Super Rugby world in 2025 with team changing form. During covid, he decided to shoot across to the UK, in order to get more experience for his career and to find a platform to get a step into the professional world of footy. Just three years later, he's sitting in Auckland playing for fan favourites, Moana Pasifika. Now he's given us the opportunity to sit down and hear his story into how he's made it to this point today. Grateful to Patty for...2025-07-2256 min
The HurtlockerEP #5 | Charlie Faumuina | All Black #1116In Session 5 of The Hurtlocker, we sit down with the uso Charlie Faumuina. South Auckland born and bred, the man has taken S.A, Samoa, and New Zealand to the world. Through pure hard work and dedication he became an Auckland, Blues, All Black, Manu Samoa and Tolouse gun, winning a Rugby World Cup in 2015, and becoming a Top 14 champion in his last year of code. Post footy he continues to stack wins as a father, husband, investor, podcaster, and now a footy coach. We are blessed to have the legend on the...2025-04-291h 04
The HurtlockerEP #6 | Feleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou | Moana PasifikaFeleti Sae-Ta'ufo'ou Leading from the front of the pack, the uso has already had himself a journey. Growing up in Palmerston North with an awesome family, he was raised to be great. Hard work has been at the forefront of everything he does from a young age — with a family deeply rooted in sport, helping him every step through his footy journey. Coming through the unreal rugby programme at Palmy Boys’ High (Palmerston North Boys’ High School), Feleti worked his way to higher honours. Where most would have stopped or struggled, he dug deep, kept the dr...2025-04-291h 09
The HurtlockerEP #4 | Kyren Taumoefolau | Moana Pasifika #68Session 4 of The Hurtlocker features none other than the young gun himself — Kyren Taumoefolau. The man hasn’t even celebrated his 21st birthday yet… but he’s already played in a Rugby World Cup, represented his Tongan heritage in both 15s and 7s, run out in Super Rugby for Moana Pasifika, and laced up in the NPC with Tasman Mako. Hard work always pays off — and Kyren is living proof of that. As a friend and brother, I’m stoked and grateful we got him in the studio. Big shoutout to you bro for trusting us and givin...2025-04-0654 min
The HurtlockerEp #3 | Harry Plummer | All Black #1221The 09-born and bred man himself, Harry Plummer, dropped into the new setup to share his story. Grateful for this one! 🙌 HP10 winds the clock back, taking us through his journey—from his upbringing to Super Rugby championships and the unforgettable moment of pulling on the black jersey for the first time. Every kid’s dream. Through the highs and lows, the humility, and the raw honesty, Hazza gives us a real look at what it takes to be a pro. Massive thanks to him for giving up his time—this one’s gun. Stick around till the end for a littl...2025-03-301h 02
The HurtlockerEP #2 | Caleb Tangitau | All Blacks Sevens #303Caleb Tangitau Joins The Hurtlocker for Session 2 In this episode, we sit down with the Highlanders new winger and former Auckland Blues and All Blacks Sevens young gun Caleb Tangitau to talk about his journey in rugby. The highs and lows of professional footy, and what’s next for his career. We also dive into some fun segments, including a NBA Rugby XV and a Q&A! Some of the things we covered: - Caleb’s rise through the NZ rugby system - Playing for the All Blacks Sevens & winning a medal at the Commonwealth games - Tran...2025-03-2055 min
The HurtlockerCaleb Tangitau - The FutureCaleb Tangitau Joins The Hurtlocker for Session 2 In this episode, we sit down with the Highlanders new winger and former Auckland Blues and All Blacks Sevens young gun Caleb Tangitau to talk about his journey in rugby. The highs and lows of professional footy, and what’s next for his career. We also dive into some fun segments, including a NBA Rugby XV and a Q&A! Some of the things we covered: - Caleb’s rise through the NZ rugby system - Playing for the All Blacks Sevens & winning a medal at the Commonwealth games - Tran...2025-03-2055 min
The HurtlockerRound 5 Rapid Review - Super rugby pacificRound 5 of Super Rugby is done and dusted! A massive round with some huge matchups—have a listen, drop a rating, and send me your honest feedback. Don’t forget to show some love on all our socials!🔥 New session this week with Caleb Tangitau—stay tuned!Follow The Hurtlocker: 📲 Instagram | @hurtlockerpodTikTok | @thehurtlockerpod🎥 YouTube: The Hurtlocker Podcast#SuperRugby #TheHurtlocker #RugbyPodcast2025-03-1726 min
The HurtlockerRound 4 Quick ReviewSuper Rugby Round 4Here's a snap review of Round 4 in the Super rugby pacific. We'll get into a deeper review later in the week! Let us know your thoughts on the round.Two prizes in our Super rugby fantasy Hurtlocker League.x1 $100 Prezzy card for the #1 Ranked player in the leaguex1 $100 Prezzy cards for the top points scorer of Round 5Lock in family, send us your feedback and support on instagram at the @hurtlockerpod.2025-03-1008 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Moana Pasifika's squad for Round 4My quick review on Moana Pasifika's Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/5c509f886bea4c1e981a1b...2025-03-0505 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Hurricanes squad for Round 4My quick review on the Hurricanes Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/5c509f886bea4c1e981a1b...2025-03-0508 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Crusader's squad for Round 4My quick review on the Crusader's Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/5c509f886bea4c1e981a1b...2025-03-0508 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Chiefs squad for Round 4My quick review on the Chiefs Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/5c509f886bea4c1e981a1b...2025-03-0509 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Blues squad for Round 4My quick review on the Blues Squad for this round. Flick us a message with feedback and support at @hurtlockerpod on instagram. Leave us a review, and stay locked in with us.Hurtlocker Family🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.MET GALA by Gunna, https://lickd.lnk.to/nQkblkID License ID: G7DOeXYrv5XIf you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: https://app.lickd.co/r/5c509f886bea4c1e981a1b...2025-03-0510 min
The HurtlockerWEDNESDAY WRAP: Team List reactions for Super Rugby Pacific round 4The Wednesday Wrap – Round 4 Team Lists & Match PreviewsWelcome to The Wednesday Wrap, your midweek breakdown of Super Rugby team lists and matchups! This week, we dive into Round 4, analysing all the big selections, tactical shifts, and key battles across the competition.In This Episode:🔹 Squad Announcements – Who’s in, who’s out, and what it means for the game.🔹 Key Matchups – Breaking down team strengths, weaknesses, and tactical expectations.🔹 Players to Watch – The form players and Fantasy Rugby standouts to keep an eye on.🔹 Game Predictions – Score picks and what to ex...2025-03-0553 min
The HurtlockerSuper Rugby Pacific 2025 PreviewFor episode 2 of The Hurtlocker we got stuck in to a Super Rugby 2025 Preview with Cedric Tausinga A.K.A Letstalksports. We covered all of the teams who have a base in New Zealand, with content plans on the way to talk the other Super franchises. Let us know what you think about the episode. 🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.Look Out Shooter by Kelly Mac, https://t.lickd.co/JVDJP8Y2nq5 License ID: KpDR7ebxXw4If you want to use music from fam...2025-02-131h 09
The HurtlockerEP #1 | Che Clark | All Blacks Sevens #305This one's special. The first poddy done for The Hurtlocker, and done with none other than my uso Che Clark. His resume speaks for itself. At just 21 years of age Che has played over 50 games for the King's College 1st XV side, ticked off every age grade rugby representative honour including two years in the New Zealand Secondary Schools lineup, he's won a bronze medal with the All Black Seven's team at the Commonwealth games, and already made his debut for Auckland in the NPC competition.To top it off he has just recently signed a full-time...2025-01-3042 min