7th Heaven Rugby Pod

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The OG Rugby 7s pod returns for 2024 looking back at The Challenger Series and ahead to Perth SVNS with guests GB's Emma Uren and Aussie 7s' Chucky Stannard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ft Layla Arrison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raw reaction from Pitch 1 at The Sevens Stadium, with the pitch still warm with Emirates Dubai 7s Final action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ft. Shiray Kaka & Augustin Fraga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full Tokyo 2020 Olympic Rugby 7s debrief with Mitch, Burts and Byrnesy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game.Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s#OneNightin7thHeavenIn this episode, Byrnesy, still in Isolation, is joined once again by Rob Vickerman and a a rock star Debutant in Rikki Swannell of SKY NZ fame for a full, forensic, fun-and-fact-filled look at the Women's Olympic Competition. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game.Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s#OneNightin7thHeavenIn this episode, Technical difficulties are just about overcome and Tokyo Joe Byrnes is joined by Former England Captain and 7's broadcast aficionado Rob Vickerman and Team GB Silver Medal Olympian Ruaridh McConnochie for a deep dive preview of the Olympic Group Stage. There's a VERY special guest who joins at the end of the show too. Like, Review, Share, Enjoy One Night in 7th Heaven. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With GB 7s in Los Angeles set to play their final pre-Tokyo tournament, we pick apart the Men's and Women's selection, while of course looking back on the thrilling Olympic Repechage from last weekend in Monaco. Byrnesy, Mitch and Burts also round up the rest of the International 7s action from around the globe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former England 7s Captain Rob Vickerman and one of the voices of World Series 7s gives us his opinion on:GB 7sIreland 7sUSA 7sWomens 7sAND much, much more!Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch offer the odd bit too... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a month long absence 7th Heaven returns with a comprehensive round up of all the goings on in the world of International rugby 7s with big focus on the St. George's Tournament being held between GB7s, USA and Ireland this weekend! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canada 7s Captain Nate Hirayama joins Byrnesy, Chip and Burts from Quarantine, fresh from the Emirates International 7s for a tournament debrief, while Karl Tenana gives us the All Blacks & Black Ferns 7s low down from New Zealand. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mitch, Chip, Burts & Byrnesy are back to bring the hot gossip from the world of International 7s. We get a Team GB update, analysis of the teams on show at the Emirates International 7s as well as USA Eagle Ilona Maher who joins as this week's guest in 7th Heaven... plus the usual unstructured left field chat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Scotland 7s wing sensation Max McFarland has scored in every World Series Event he's played in since debuting in Dubai in 2017. He gives us a Scotsman's perspective from within the GB 7s camp and how he scores all those tries!Byrnesy, Chip, Mitch & Burts also discuss:International Women's DayThe Women's 2021 World Cup postponementand... We almost get to the bottom of Scotland 7s' 'Puggy Up' cry See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harlequins' Marcus Smith is one of the most gifted and talked about fly-halves in England. We've got him up to 7th Heaven to ask (amongst other things) WHY he said no to Team GB 7s for this summer's Tokyo Olympics??Also Byrnesy, Mitch, Chip and Burts talk:GB 7s Mens and Women Updates from INSIDE THE CAMPEqual pay for men and womenMadrid 7s#7thheavenpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike Friday aka 'Geezer' is The USA Eagles Men's 7s Head Honcho. He's not just one of the most colourful characters on the HSBC World Series but one of the most respected voices in the game. He can now add a visit 7th Heaven to his well travelled rugby 7s CVIncludingMadrid7s DebriefKenya 7s loveRussia rule the women's roostWhy USA didn't win (both tournaments!)?Why don't more women's teams kick?What are the global changes needed to help 7s survive then thrive? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paco Hernandez is one of Spain's finest ever 7s players. Who better than the recently retired Captain to join the boys in The Clouds to help preview the first International 7s tournament for 12months... The Madrid 7s!... And of course we talk about 'that hit' against Japan.Chip and Mitch preview: USA, Kenya, Argentina, France and Portugal's chances while Burts gives us the lowdown on USA, France, Russia, Spain, Poland and Kenya's who'll be competing for the women's crown#7thheavenpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

7th Heaven's favourite Frenchman JP Barraque joins Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch up in The Clouds to talk all things France 7s. He's a star for Clermont Auvergne, was recently capped for France XV but first and foremost he is Les Blues 7s' CaptainPlus:Madrid 7s DetailsBurts' Breakdown is backPutting trolls in their placeChippy's legendary dunk at Harlequins training#7thheavenpod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chucky Stannard embodies Aussie 7s - He Captained them, is their All-time top points scorer in World Series 7s and now is Assistant-coach to their Women's side who are looking to retain their Olympic Gold Medal in Tokyo this summer... not to mention he's got a story or two!Plus, as per, Mitch, Chip, Byrnesy and newest pod member Burts are all in The Clouds and talking all things 7s.***We encountered a number of recording issues on this episode and apologise that the audio quality is not of the high standard you're used to*** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hamilton 7s should be this weekend... but it's not... so we got the next best thing. Wait.... No. We got even better... All Blacks 7s legend DJ Forbes!Also we welcome the newest member of the 7th Heaven Crew...2021 is our year 7s fans! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last pod of 2020 and it's a bumper one! The 7th Heaven Crew celebrate Christmas by looking to the future, with Rising England rugby 7s Starts Will Muir and Ben Harris in The Clouds to discuss their journey to rugby 7s and XVs progress with Bath and Saracens.Also:What does the GB 7s funding mean for The Olympics and the home unions?Chippy's Harlequins debut in The Champions Cup away to MunsterThe inaugural 7th Heaven Christmas QuizHappy Christmas from the 7th Heaven Pod!#OneNightin7thHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bryan Habana in 7th Heaven on... Cape Town 7s... The Blitzbokke Brotherhood... Pablo Matera...Need we say any more?#OneNightinHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rugby 7s Royalty is in The Clouds this week as World Record 7s points scorer Ben Gollings enters 7th Heaven to talk... well... pretty much everything...Also the boys reminisce of Arabian Nights past in the week that the Dubai 7s should be kicking off for the 51st time in it's history and Chip hits us with an update from his trial at Quins#OneNightin7thHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a while... but it's worth the wait with big news from Chip AND Mitch, the last word on the Bermuda 10s plus...The boys check in on Bath and England winger Ruaridh McConnochie on the eve of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season...#ONENIGHTIN7THHEAVEN See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Week 2 of the World Tens Series in Bermuda so Samoa 7s Captain, Asia-Pacific Dragons Star and 7th Heaven favourite Tomasi Alosio joins the boys in The Clouds to talk all things Pacific Rugby AND of course The Bermuda 10s - A true gent...#OneNightin7thHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The long wait is over... Season 2 is here and coming live and direct from The Bermuda 10s.Former Northampton Saint and England XVs legend Ben Foden joins the boys for the ride as Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch welcome you back into The Clouds!#OneNightin7thHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 7th Heaven Crew ask 'What makes 7s the most demanding sport in the World?' to two of the foremost experts on athletic and mental performance in Elite level sport. Remi Mobed is Physio Program Lead and Katie Warriner the Performance Psychologist for England 7s with the boys delving deep into the make up of a top 7s player.We should all be enjoying the Olympic 7s this week in Tokyo but this'll have to do instead! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Byrnesy, Mitch & Chip are back!With CEO Bill Sweeney confirming that the RFU have held talks with UK Sport for 7s funding, the BIG question is should the English, Welsh & Scottish Unions dispense with their 7s programs and will GB7s compete on the World Series full time?Current Osprey & Former Wales 7s flyer Luke Morgan and Scotland Olympic 7s Silver medalist Mark Robertson join the boys in The Clouds to sink their teeth into the GB7s conundrum...#OneNightin7thHeaven See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the last episode of the season! Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch mark the weekend that should have seen the World Series Champions crowned in Paris by throwing an end of season party with the help of Series commentating legends Sean Maloney and Karl Te Nana.The 7th Heaven Crew pick their Team of the Series and look back at the epic moments the six tournaments gave us over the last six months. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With no London leg, the 7th Heaven crew have you got you covered with the biggest name in the game, the try scoring numero uno himself... Mr Dan Norton See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All Blacks 7s Sam Dickson has over 50 tournament appearances, Commonwealth, World Cup and Series Gold to his name but he can now add the missing piece of the puzzle... A cap in 7th Heaven!Dicko talks AB7s, how they fit in to the All Blacks master plan and the upcoming Aotearoa NZ Super side Championship kicking off in June See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Not content with Premiership rugby and International 7s on his CV, Alex Gray has blazed a trail for UK crossover athletes in the USA by chasing the NFL elite with the Atlanta Falcons. Shaggy doesn't hold back in letting the 7th Heaven Crew in on the big plays, the big egos and the big dream he's chasing stateside!Most fascinating episode yet? It may just well be... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The man they call Banjo, who handed both Mitch & Chip their first caps, joins the crew in The Clouds for a reunion that nods to the past in looking forward to the future of 7s! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Strap yourselves in for a monster pod featuring two men who wore the 7s jersey of England and Great Britain with distinction before transitioning to the more congested format of the game in the Gallagher Premiership.Ruaridh McConnochie and Marcus Watson mix Wasps, Bath and World Cup talk with tales of 7s days of yore.This pod is a monster! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The man vying to become the next Chairman of World Rugby is in 7th Heaven talking honestly and openly about the changes he'd like to make to the game but maybe more crucially opens up on his famous suit-trainer combo!Former teammate and now PT to the stars Mel Deane brings a bit of craic to the party too in a pod NOT to be missed! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two-time World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker; aka PBake; aka The Speedstick steps into The Clouds for a wide ranging interview where he discusses his personal drive for medals, the state of USA Rugby and his unabashed desire to put on a show every time he sets foot on the pitch.AND Nause's Corner makes a return with Mitch talking motivation... A bumper pod to soothe your isolation woes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the world of 7s mourning the loss of the Series Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch ask what next?! For the Olympics... for the Unions and for the players in isolation!But despite these tragic events, there's plenty of fun to be had as the boys pick their Quarantine 7s Dream Teams...Watch the episode on YouTube!https://youtu.be/ndrYgo0F3Vk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you loved Vancouver, you'll love this debrief as the boys go deep on Canada, Australia, England and those awesome All Blacks!Mitch learns that no matter how big time you get, once you're in 7th Heaven, there is no escape as we dial him in on the blower.But as he's back so is Nause's Corner, which this week addressed the age old question of mid-tournament fuelling... zzzzzzzzz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canada and World Series legend Nate Hiriyama enters the clouds this week to talk all things Vancouver as the Series signs off from North America. The Number 3 on the All-time Points Scoring charts chats to Mitch about the state of game as a whole and Olympic preparation for our Commonwealth cousins...Back home the boys relive the utterly epic LA 7s including that Final between South Africa and Fiji, talk the slow creep of dissent in the modern game while Chippy's Law makes it's long awaited return...30 minutes just wasn't enough for this one. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Emily Scarratt joins the boys in the clouds as does USA 7s' Steve Tomasin to talk everything LA as the USA 7s heads to California.The boys discuss how teams will deal with the damaging loss of the Hong Kong and Singapore legs on this year's Series, the pros and cons of player highlights reels while Nauses' Corner looks at the role of the sweeper in a 7s side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mitch is back from Down Under to give us the Series low-down. Chippy lays down the law on THAT Paco tackle and Nauses Corner addresses team make-up, plus all the usual Seventh Heaven fun. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Mitch away putting on a cross-field kick masterclass Down Under for England, Byrnesy and Chippy round up the Hamilton talking points PLUS a bambino bombshell from the big man! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England's Meg Jones joins the Seventh Heaven boys to talk all things Women 7s, psychology in those make or break moments, Simon Amor's move to Eddie Jone's right hand coaching band plus Mixed Metaphored Mitch nails Nause's Corner! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Cape Town that was, Carlin Isles' wonky speedo, dodgy barnets and prospering with six on the park... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys reflect on the Series opener in Dubai, look ahead to Cape Town and debunk your 7s questions in Nause's Corner! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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