The Lam name means something in rugby — and Joel Lam is carving his own path within it.

After struggling to break into the professional game, Joel stepped away from rugby and switched to league to keep chasing the dream. Now, he’s back — and rising with Moana Pasifika.

In this episode of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Joel opens up on:

• What it’s really like carrying the Lam family name
• Why he left rugby for league — and why he came back
• How he finally earned his Super Rugby opportunity

This is more than a comeback story — it’s about identity, legacy, and proving you belong.

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Former Scotland halfback Mike Blair has been named All Blacks attack coach — but for many New Zealand fans, he’s still an unknown.

So who is he, and why does Dave Rennie trust him with one of the most important roles in world rugby?

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What will Tana Umaga bring as the All Blacks defence coach?

In this episode of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Jip and Bryn bring first-hand insight from inside a Tana Umaga environment, breaking down his coaching style, standards and the impact he could have on the All Blacks defence.

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