60 acast.com Full Credit https://shows.acast.com/full-credit en Little Empire Podcasts rugby, WomensRugbyNZ, NZRugby, WomensSports, BlackFerns, WomensRugby, SupportWomensRugby, GrowTheGame, WomensRugbyWorldCup, RugbyUnion, WomenInSport, RugbyPassion, GrassrootsRugby, RugbyPodcast, WomenInRugby Les and Alice live for women's rugby and know it's about time our community got the coverage we deserve. 


Former Black Fern captain Les Elder and sports journalist Alice Soper are teaming up to make sure women's rugby gets full credit. With fifty years of footy between them, there's no one better placed to be your guide to all the action from the grassroots up. The inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki Championship captain and 2024 Best Sport Podcast host are taking the analysis out of their DMs and into your ears. Unpacking all the intrigue, key moments and players so you know exactly what to be watching for. 


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]]> Les and Alice live for women's rugby and know it's about time our community got the coverage we deserve. 


Former Black Fern captain Les Elder and sports journalist Alice Soper are teaming up to make sure women's rugby gets full credit. With fifty years of footy between them, there's no one better placed to be your guide to all the action from the grassroots up. The inaugural Super Rugby Aupiki Championship captain and 2024 Best Sport Podcast host are taking the analysis out of their DMs and into your ears. Unpacking all the intrigue, key moments and players so you know exactly what to be watching for. 


Join them each week to ensure our women get Full Credit.

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]]> false Little Empire Podcasts info+67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046@mg-eu.acast.com 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 full-credit episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046/1740354524928-fa3ada86-02d7-4243-ae7f-42fed9deb585.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/full-credit Full Credit Whitney Hansen Era Takes Shape Whitney Hansen Era Takes Shape Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:40:52 GMT 1:10:34 69e819146e5b90839a2f1b23 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/whitney-hansen-era-takes-shape 69e819146e5b90839a2f1b23 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 whitney-hansen-era-takes-shape The Black Ferns are back at #2 and Whitney Hansen is building something serious. full The Black Ferns have surged back to World #2! Under Whitney Hansen, this team is starting to look seriously dangerous. Les Elder and Alice Soper unpack a commanding win over Canada that highlighted physicality, tempo and a little Mererangi magic.


Kennedy Tukuafu led from the front in a standout performance, while all teams, officials and fans showed resilience and a lot of love through long weather delays.

We dig into what’s changing under Hansen and why this could be the foundation of something special. Plus, a quick look at the USA Eagles’ momentum, Australia’s struggles, and our picks for Team of the Week.

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]]> The Black Ferns have surged back to World #2! Under Whitney Hansen, this team is starting to look seriously dangerous. Les Elder and Alice Soper unpack a commanding win over Canada that highlighted physicality, tempo and a little Mererangi magic.


Kennedy Tukuafu led from the front in a standout performance, while all teams, officials and fans showed resilience and a lot of love through long weather delays.

We dig into what’s changing under Hansen and why this could be the foundation of something special. Plus, a quick look at the USA Eagles’ momentum, Australia’s struggles, and our picks for Team of the Week.

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]]> <![CDATA[Weather, Wins & World-Class Ambitions]]> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:05:43 GMT 1:12:04 69dd92e7ea8ef7a4e065c442 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/weather-wins-world-class-ambitions 69dd92e7ea8ef7a4e065c442 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 weather-wins-world-class-ambitions Alice Soper and Les Elder break down round one of Pacific Four. Highlighting their standout performances and what it will take for the Black Ferns to reclaim global dominance. full Alice Soper and Les Elder unpack the opening round for Pacific Four and the impact of the wild weather at home and on the pitch. They celebrate key player milestones, assess the performances of debutants and dive into the Black Ferns’ highly anticipated return.

They've fired up the spreadsheets as stat chat returns to help them name their team of the week. Before together, they identify the non-negotiables required for the Black Ferns to re-establish themselves as a dominant force in world rugby.

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]]> Alice Soper and Les Elder unpack the opening round for Pacific Four and the impact of the wild weather at home and on the pitch. They celebrate key player milestones, assess the performances of debutants and dive into the Black Ferns’ highly anticipated return.

They've fired up the spreadsheets as stat chat returns to help them name their team of the week. Before together, they identify the non-negotiables required for the Black Ferns to re-establish themselves as a dominant force in world rugby.

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]]> SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GOOOOOOONE! 🎶 SINCE YOU’VE BEEN GOOOOOOONE! 🎶 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:28:34 GMT 1:09:17 69cc66b2e8519e977f959a6e false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/since-youve-been-gooooooone 69cc66b2e8519e977f959a6e 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 since-youve-been-gooooooone full Women’s rugby is back for 2026 and so are Alice and Les! After a break, your favourite duo returns to dive headfirst into everything you’ve missed. From the biggest stories and off-field buzz to standout moments shaping the new season, they’ve got all the goss covered.


They also break down the newly announced Black Ferns Pacific Four squad, sharing their thoughts, surprises, and players to watch. Plus, they wrap things up by answering your listener questions—nothing’s off the table!


Whether you’ve been following closely or need a full catch-up, this episode is your perfect re-entry into the world of women’s rugby.

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]]> Women’s rugby is back for 2026 and so are Alice and Les! After a break, your favourite duo returns to dive headfirst into everything you’ve missed. From the biggest stories and off-field buzz to standout moments shaping the new season, they’ve got all the goss covered.


They also break down the newly announced Black Ferns Pacific Four squad, sharing their thoughts, surprises, and players to watch. Plus, they wrap things up by answering your listener questions—nothing’s off the table!


Whether you’ve been following closely or need a full catch-up, this episode is your perfect re-entry into the world of women’s rugby.

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]]> Stocking Stuffer Stocking Stuffer Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:51:45 GMT 1:05:39 6940d754443ad9891366f6d5 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/stocking-stuffer 6940d754443ad9891366f6d5 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 stocking-stuffer full

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]]> Too Many Feelings Too Many Feelings Tue, 30 Sep 2025 22:17:52 GMT 1:05:22 68dc57167be17a7f01297284 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/too-many-feelings 68dc57167be17a7f01297284 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 too-many-feelings The World Cup is over! We cry, we unpack, we strategise for the future full

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]]> One Game To Go! One Game To Go! Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:47:33 GMT 1:01:00 68d288d67d53f4238ea4c868 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/one-game-to-go 68d288d67d53f4238ea4c868 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 one-game-to-go We hate losing, so switch focus on the final games of the Rugby World Cup 2025. full

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]]> Set Your Alarm Immediately Set Your Alarm Immediately Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:44:24 GMT 1:01:14 68ca127be87421a033ae7edd false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/set-your-alarm-immediately 68ca127be87421a033ae7edd 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 set-your-alarm-immediately 15-person line outs, scrum mauls, no position backlines, biting and contract scandals full

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]]> I Told You So I Told You So Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:20:23 GMT 1:05:04 68c10a9a94318e18b2840e6d false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/i-told-you-so 68c10a9a94318e18b2840e6d 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 i-told-you-so Les and Alice are very smug having correctly predicted the Black Ferns would come good against Ireland full

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]]> Beyond the Tryline Beyond the Tryline Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:29:49 GMT 1:07:34 68b79a0fac09b9f65079fdb1 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/beyond-the-ryline 68b79a0fac09b9f65079fdb1 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 beyond-the-ryline full

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]]> Thirteen Black Ferns and One Huge Talking Point Thirteen Black Ferns and One Huge Talking Point Wed, 27 Aug 2025 21:27:38 GMT 1:02:04 68af78521ec4fc75767d94e1 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/thirteen-black-ferns-and-one-huge-talking-point 68af78521ec4fc75767d94e1 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 thirteen-black-ferns-and-one-huge-talking-point Impressions on round one, including where where the Black Ferns need to improve in week 2 full

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]]> The World Cup Kicks Off The World Cup Kicks Off Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:33:17 GMT 1:05:54 68a3aa30352b565debe9943b false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/the-world-cup-kicks-off 68a3aa30352b565debe9943b 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 the-world-cup-kicks-off The full list of matches to set your alarm for, preview the hype coming out of the teams and name our Black Ferns team for Spain full

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]]> FPC Feedback Sandwich FPC Feedback Sandwich Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:00:44 GMT 53:16 689b106305ea39ad1f3a9bdb false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/fpc-feedback-sandwich 689b106305ea39ad1f3a9bdb 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 fpc-feedback-sandwich full

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]]> <![CDATA[Lessons On What's to Come]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:35:44 GMT 53:28 68919830c7ccf1704db64090 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/lessons-on-whats-to-come 68919830c7ccf1704db64090 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 lessons-on-whats-to-come The Black Ferns XV draw their series 1-1 with our potential quarter finalist opposition, South Africa. England name their World Cup squad and Alice and Les talk through the return of the Farah Palmer Cup full

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]]> Black Ferns World Cup Squad Black Ferns World Cup Squad Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:00:16 GMT 1:04:18 6886cba16ba6bf2e173812f3 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/black-ferns-world-cup-squad 6886cba16ba6bf2e173812f3 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 black-ferns-world-cup-squad Unpacking all the details of the Black Ferns 2025 Rugby World Cup squad, heading to England to defend their title full

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]]> How Ruby Tui Can Make the Cut How Ruby Tui Can Make the Cut Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:05:24 GMT 51:51 687da068ffe3b22d13b68260 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/how-ruby-tui-can-make-the-cut 687da068ffe3b22d13b68260 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 how-ruby-tui-can-make-the-cut Lot of travel all round full

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]]> Naming our World Cup Squad Naming our World Cup Squad Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:38:52 GMT 1:12:03 6875cd4fe1ed51a8f9d4816d false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/naming-our-world-cup-squad 6875cd4fe1ed51a8f9d4816d 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 naming-our-world-cup-squad Start the countdown clock! full

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]]> Missing Pieces Missing Pieces Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:42:13 GMT 54:40 686bb297adc6a61ba8d190e7 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/missing-pieces 686bb297adc6a61ba8d190e7 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 missing-pieces Get excited for the World Cup! full

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]]> Our MVPs for Pacific Four Our MVPs for Pacific Four Mon, 02 Jun 2025 02:39:47 GMT 32:24 683d0efb62f4742d48642fa6 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/our-mvps-for-pacific-four 683d0efb62f4742d48642fa6 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 our-mvps-for-pacific-four Black Ferns do it again full The Pacific Four Series has come to a close, with the Black Ferns winning their 3rd title. But who were our MVPs of each of the teams that played? And who was the overall MVP of the tournament? Les and Alice run through their picks and the games they will be watching now that most teams take a break for the month of June.

Alice references an article with links to these games in this episode, you can find that article here.

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]]> The Pacific Four Series has come to a close, with the Black Ferns winning their 3rd title. But who were our MVPs of each of the teams that played? And who was the overall MVP of the tournament? Les and Alice run through their picks and the games they will be watching now that most teams take a break for the month of June.

Alice references an article with links to these games in this episode, you can find that article here.

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]]> Our Greatest Winger of All Time Our Greatest Winger of All Time Mon, 26 May 2025 10:20:13 GMT 1:05:56 6834406d5895b9ea5862586f false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/our-greatest-winger-of-all-time 6834406d5895b9ea5862586f 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 our-greatest-winger-of-all-time full

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]]> Oh Canada Oh Canada Tue, 20 May 2025 01:08:29 GMT 1:13:57 682bd614bc0e7581523f5053 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/oh-canada 682bd614bc0e7581523f5053 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 oh-canada The intensity! full

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]]> Play by Play Play by Play Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:16 GMT 57:46 68213a1427cd6226389faa79 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/play-by-play 68213a1427cd6226389faa79 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 play-by-play Round one of the Pacific Four Series is complete. Who stood out? Who looks rusty? And where do we grow from here? full

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]]> Grass Ceilings Grass Ceilings Sun, 04 May 2025 22:33:37 GMT 1:03:14 6817eb45a1c12fc29969e016 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/grass-ceilings 6817eb45a1c12fc29969e016 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 grass-ceilings The Full Credit crew are back for a new tournament! Les and Alice give you an overview on the origins of Pacific Four and get stuck right into the weeds of the grass ceiling that is holding our women coaches back. full

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]]> Unpacking Aupiki 2025 Unpacking Aupiki 2025 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:09:17 GMT 1:27:14 6806e7561da48c8a668edba9 true https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/unpacking-aupiki-2025 6806e7561da48c8a668edba9 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 unpacking-aupiki-2025 full A full panel of experts is assembled to unpack the 2025 season. Black Ferns #173 and #191, Chelsea Semple and Kristina Sue as well as contributions from commentator Taylah Johnson, help to pick the MVPs of each team and debate the selection of the first Black Ferns side for the Pacific Four series.


PLEASE NOTE: This was recorded before Portia Woodman-Wickliffe made her announcement which is why she doesn’t feature in panel discussions

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]]> A full panel of experts is assembled to unpack the 2025 season. Black Ferns #173 and #191, Chelsea Semple and Kristina Sue as well as contributions from commentator Taylah Johnson, help to pick the MVPs of each team and debate the selection of the first Black Ferns side for the Pacific Four series.


PLEASE NOTE: This was recorded before Portia Woodman-Wickliffe made her announcement which is why she doesn’t feature in panel discussions

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]]> The Aussie Connection The Aussie Connection Mon, 14 Apr 2025 02:42:17 GMT 59:37 67fc760b10b3098e4a0f5e3a false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/the-aussie-connection 67fc760b10b3098e4a0f5e3a 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 the-aussie-connection Ft. our mate from over the ditch to fill us in all things Aussie Rugby; Sera Naiqama (Wallaroo #186) full

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]]> The Aupiki Final Preview The Aupiki Final Preview Mon, 07 Apr 2025 21:03:41 GMT 50:00 67f43db30986780463f6a2ab false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/the-aupiki-final-preview 67f43db30986780463f6a2ab 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 the-aupiki-final-preview full

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]]> Glass Half Full Glass Half Full Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:14:30 GMT 1:01:44 67e9ec7cf6fbf2719355eecf false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/glass-half-full 67e9ec7cf6fbf2719355eecf 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 glass-half-full With one week left in Super Rugby Aupiki, we talk about power the teams have left to shape their season full

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]]> Systems of Success Systems of Success Mon, 24 Mar 2025 12:14:49 GMT 1:09:44 67e14cca639ec2394a73a76e false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/systems-of-success 67e14cca639ec2394a73a76e 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 systems-of-success After unpacking the results of round four, we ask whether the system off field is setting our Super Rugby Aupiki talent up for success. full

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]]> Halfway there! Halfway there! Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:15:30 GMT 59:43 67da0ca789c80e5ef09fe515 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/halfway-there 67da0ca789c80e5ef09fe515 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 halfway-there End of round three means we are now halfway through the regular Aupiki season. Where do each of the teams go from here? full

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]]> Is Portia going to the World Cup? Is Portia going to the World Cup? Sun, 09 Mar 2025 21:12:26 GMT 47:03 67ce043dffae9c0f4eddfdd0 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/is-portia-going-to-the-world-cup 67ce043dffae9c0f4eddfdd0 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 is-portia-going-to-the-world-cup At the end of round 2 of Super Rugby Aupiki, two teams are unbeaten. Les has a post match chat with Portia Woodman-Wickliffe and asks her THE question. full

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]]> Talk Nerdy to Me Talk Nerdy to Me Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:30:00 GMT 48:04 67c4450bc6cef89b7d2863a2 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/talk-nerdy-to-me 67c4450bc6cef89b7d2863a2 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 talk-nerdy-to-me Les and Alice dig into their spreadsheets to unpack the action of Aupiki round one full

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]]> What the heck is Aupiki? What the heck is Aupiki? Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:45:23 GMT 1:00:48 67bbc12519249d0c1a43e1a0 false https://shows.acast.com/full-credit/episodes/what-the-heck-is-aupiki 67bbc12519249d0c1a43e1a0 67bb89ff86a56284d0faa046 what-the-heck-is-aupiki full

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