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Rugby Heaven

Finals Blockbusters & Nations Championship Countdown

Jun 18, 2026 · 45 min · 15 segments

Grand Final week is finally here! Atko, Goog and Shep preview Hurricanes v Chiefs and look ahead to the international calendar, delving into the Pacific Nations Championship. And of course, it…

Grand Final week is finally here! Atko, Goog and Shep preview Hurricanes v Chiefs and look ahead to the international calendar, delving into the Pacific Nations Championship. And of course, it wouldn't be ep 19 without a classic round of 'Googisms' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grand Final week is finally here! Atko, Goog and Shep preview Hurricanes v Chiefs and look ahead to the international calendar, delving into the Pacific Nations Championship. And of course, it…

Speakers: Michael AtkinsonHostJustin HarrisonPanelistCameron ShepherdPanelist

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Super Rugby Pacific Awards Recap2:13 – 8:57

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:13

But firstly, gentlemen, awards season.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:16

Before we get to the grand final, let's talk about the Super Rugby Pacific awards.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:20

They were announced last night, and for the first time ever, we have had a Rookie of the Year unveiled, crowned in 2026.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:29

Here's how the winner found out.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:30

[upbeat music] I'm about to surprise Sid Harvey with the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year Award.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:39

Now, he knows nothing about this.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:41

His team knows nothing about it.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:42

But this is a really cool award for a really talented youngster.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:46

Let's go surprise him.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:47

Come on.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:50

[clapping] Thank you.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:52

Thank you.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:53

Men, I'm here today with good news.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:55

I've been sent by Super Rugby Pacific to announce our Rookie of the Year.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:01

Which we all know it's gonna be that man in the middle, Sid Harvey, fellas.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:04

[clapping] Come on up.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:10

You are the first ever Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year, so well done.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:15

Nah, it's, it's a nice award to win, but it's...

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:18

Yeah, I haven't got much else to say.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:19

[laughs] It's exciting.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:20

[laughs]

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:20

Let's, uh, put your hands together one more time for your teammate and the first ever Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year.

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:26

Well done, mate.

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:27

[clapping]

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:29

So eloquent and articulate.

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AwardsSports > Rugby > Super Rugby
Quinn TupaeaSports > Rugby > Super Rugby > Players
TeamsSports > Rugby > Super Rugby
Super RugbySports > Rugby
Sid HarveySports > Rugby > Super Rugby > Players
ChiefsSports > Rugby > Super Rugby > Teams
HurricanesSports > Rugby > Super Rugby > Teams
PlayersSports > Rugby > Super Rugby
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Player RecognitionSports > Rugby > Super Rugby > Awards

Super Rugby Pacific Awards Recap2:13 – 8:57

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:13

But firstly, gentlemen, awards season.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:16

Before we get to the grand final, let's talk about the Super Rugby Pacific awards.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:20

They were announced last night, and for the first time ever, we have had a Rookie of the Year unveiled, crowned in 2026.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:29

Here's how the winner found out.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:30

[upbeat music] I'm about to surprise Sid Harvey with the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year Award.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:39

Now, he knows nothing about this.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:41

His team knows nothing about it.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:42

But this is a really cool award for a really talented youngster.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:46

Let's go surprise him.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:47

Come on.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:50

[clapping] Thank you.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:52

Thank you.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:53

Men, I'm here today with good news.

Michael AtkinsonHost

2:55

I've been sent by Super Rugby Pacific to announce our Rookie of the Year.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:01

Which we all know it's gonna be that man in the middle, Sid Harvey, fellas.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:04

[clapping] Come on up.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:10

You are the first ever Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year, so well done.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:15

Nah, it's, it's a nice award to win, but it's...

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:18

Yeah, I haven't got much else to say.

S

Soundbite SpeakerSoundbite Speaker

3:19

[laughs] It's exciting.

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:20

[laughs]

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:20

Let's, uh, put your hands together one more time for your teammate and the first ever Super Rugby Pacific Rookie of the Year.

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:26

Well done, mate.

Cameron ShepherdPanelist

3:27

[clapping]

Michael AtkinsonHost

3:29

So eloquent and articulate.

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