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Join sports journalists Michael Atkinson from Stan Sport, Tom Decent from The Sydney Morning Herald and Sam Worthington from Wide World of Sports as they dive headfirst into all things rugby. From electrifying match analyses to in-depth player profiles, exclusive interviews and lively debates, Inside Line brings you closer to the action. Subscribe and never miss an episode of Inside Line! 

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    New Wallabies Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 41:58


    Michael Atkinson, Iain Payten, Justin Harrison and Mat Rogers breakdown the new appointment of Les Kiss as Wallabies coach following a handover period from Joe Schmidt. What it means for the Reds, Wallabies and Rugby in Australia. Atko speaks one on one with both Kiss and Schmidt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    What's the Hold Up?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 46:16


    Michael Atkinson, Tom Decent, Justin Harrison and Mat Rogers discuss the hold up around the announcement of the next Wallabies Coach, which NRL stars could be future targets for RA and Wallabies wingersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rugby Australia AGM & Judicial Process Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 33:15


    Tim Horan, Justin Harrison, Jamie Pandara & Nick McArdle take a closer look at the key takeouts from the Rugby Australia AGM and discuss the need for greater clarity around the Judicial process, plus - is James O'Connor the man for the Wallabies?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Broadcast Deal Breakdown & Wallaby Coach Timelines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 38:12


    Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh jumps into the hot seat to breakdown the historic Broadcast Deal and answer questions around the future coach of the Wallabies. Plus - Tom Decent, Tim Horan and Justin Harrison unpack Noah Lolesio's decision, his Lions future and what it means for other players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Hip Drop, Coach Update & Wallaroos Battle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 41:50


    Mat Rogers joins sparring partner Justin Harrison alongside Michael Atkinson & Iain Payten to discuss controversy around Max Jorgensen's injury, the latest front runners for the Wallabies coaching gig, the battle heating up for Wallaroos spots and Joseph Suaalii's best position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    ANZAC Day Bledisloe Binned & Super Round Revamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 41:13


    Michael Atkinson, Iain Payten, Tim Horan and Justin Harrison break down this weeks big issues - the ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup concept squashed by New Zealand, could Super Round return on Fiji shores, and the benefits of the red card systemSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Schoolboy Footy, Coaching Pathways and Drop Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 36:27


    Michael Atkinson, Justin Harrison, Tim Horan and Tom Decent breakdown the big issues in Rugby. Should there be a greater spotlight on Schoolboy Footy - a National Comp and regular broadcasts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    North v South, Nations Cup & Wallabies Frontrunners

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 39:12


    Michael Atkinson, Iain Payten, Justin Harrison and Jamie Pandaram discuss the fallout from Nick Phipps controversial comments regarding the quality of Super Rugby compared to comps in the Northern Hemisphere, look at the Wallabies 2026 Calendar, and respond to the plethora of questions sent in via the Mailbag.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wallabies Selection Criteria & Secret to SRP Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 33:16


    Michael Atkinson, Iain Payten, Tim Horan and Nick Phipps have a closer look at the Wallabies policy around players departing at season end. Plus, the secret behind what's been described as "the best start to a Super Rugby Season."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Hooper Play the Lions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 41:15


    Michael Atkinson, Tim Horan, Nick Phipps and Iain Payten unpack Len Ikitau's contract news and the long list of players coming off contract - who will stay and who will go? Plus, Michael Hooper dials in from Japan to answer questions around his International future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Inside Line is back! Bigger and better than ever!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 47:26


    Michael Atkinson, Iain Payten, Tim Horan, Justin Harrison The guys went deep on who's in line for Wallabies Coaching job after Joe... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Spring Tour, Lions and Fantasy Super Rugby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 58:27


    The final episode for 2024, Atko and Wortho discuss the Spring Tour, next year's Lions Tour, James O'Connor and the Crusaders, plus Fantasy Super Rugby is back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Will Joe Schmidt continue on as Wallabies coach?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 40:10


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson to discuss the Wallabies big win over Wales, their preperation for Scotland and where to next for Joe Schmidt? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    'Repeatability': Why the Wallabies need to back up their famous win

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 42:45


    Michael Atkinson is joined by Iain Payten, who is over in the UK for the Wallabies Spring Tour.  The two discuss the Wallabies epic last minute win over England and why they need to back it up against the Welsh. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    “I'm pretty stunned” Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii to make his Wallabies debut

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 41:01


    Michael Atkinson and Sam Worthington are back to dissect all the latest ahead of the upcoming Spring Tour and NRL convert Joseph Sua'ali'i to make his debut in the centres.  All this and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The 'vibe' is all good after Bledisloe result

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 32:37


    Despite yet another Bledisloe loss to the All Blacks, the vibe is all good after the Wallabies put up a gallant effort. Iain Payten and Michael Atkinson unpack the first Bledisloe test and look ahead to the second match this weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A HUGE Bledisloe Cup preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 42:58


    Join Michael Atkinson and Sam Worthington as they preview the Wallabies and All Blacks Bledisloe match this Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alarm bells after a record loss and a look ahead to the Bledisloe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 40:34


    Iain Payten and Sam Worthington review the record-breaking loss to Argentina last week and look ahead to the Bledisloe against the All Blacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Exclusive: ANZAC Day Bledisloe match set to be given green light

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 65:13


    Iain Payten and Michael Atkinson discuss all the big rugby news from the week. An ANZAC Bledisloe match is in the works and set to go ahead in 2026 in Perth.  Australia's win in Argentina.  South Africa unhappy with Australia's apparent “dirty tactics”  Plus, Marky Mark set to debut in the NRL this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Shock selection set to become Wallabies 90th captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 59:00


    Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson to discuss all things Rugby including the shock selection of Harry Wilson's captaincy.  Plus a huge preview of the Shute Shield Final this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "Don't be content with losing"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 53:55


    Michael Atkinson and Iain Payten discuss how the Wallabies are tracking and why a few losses isn't necessarily a bad thing.  Friction at the All Blacks as assistant coach Leon McDonald parts ways.  Will Joseph Sua'ali'i be part of the Wallabies Spring Tour at the end of the year?  Plus, all your listener questions answered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A disappointing Olympics & Joe Schmidt's honeymoon ends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 37:58


    Iain Payten and Sam Worthington are back after a small hiatus to discuss all things Rugby. From the 7s at the Olympics to the Wallabies loss to South Africa, catch up on all your Rugby here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Can Georgia upset the Wallabies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 66:20


    Sam Worthington and Michael Atkinson preview the Wallabies matchup with underdogs Georgia this weekend and why they should not be taking them lightly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "We're raising a nation of squibs"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 71:06


    Michael Atkinson and Iain Payten discuss everything happening in the world of Rugby. On today's episode:  Australia's win over Wales Rugby Australia to take control of the Brumbies U20s Rugby World Cup controversy Rebels' new homes Listener questions  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The most debutants for a Wallabies side in 44 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 55:59


    Tom Decent and Michael Atkinson dissect the Wallabies squad named for their match against Wales, Kurtley Beale's injury and Michael Hooper's omission from the Australian 7s Olympic side.    All that and more on Inside Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The winners & losers from the Wallabies squad

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 93:20


    Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson to discuss all the inclusions and exclusions of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies squad, the vacant Waratahs head coach role, the Super Rugby final, and those slick new All Blacks jerseys.  All that and more on Inside Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A few bolters to be named in the Wallabies squad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 76:32


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson to chat about the upcoming Wallabies squad, Rugby 7's, and where are all the Melbourne Rebels players heading?  All this and more on Inside Line. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BREAKING: Carter Gordon signs with the Gold Coast Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 91:50


    Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson as the two live react to the news of Carter Gordon signing with the Gold Coast Titans in the NRL. What does this mean for Rugby Australia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Listener Questions Bonanza!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 57:49


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson to answer all your listener questions covering everything from the Wallabies train on squad, to the best players and moments of the Super Rugby season, to the music choices for our Women's Rugby 7s team All that and more on Inside Line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Is the ‘Junkyard Dog' Tim Ryan ready for a Wallabies call up?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 68:47


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson to discuss Australia's newest cult hero the ‘junkyard dog' and whether he should be thrusted into the Wallabies squad, does Australia have a prop crisis, women's rugby and will we see Michael Hooper on the plane to Paris for 7's?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    New Zealand Rugby's MAJOR problem

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 66:52


    NZ Rugby columnist, Paul Cully joins Michael Atkinson and Tom Decent to discuss the state of NZ Rugby, the next All Blacks captain, Darren Coleman and the Waratahs, the Rebels, plus all of your listener questions answered! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fantasy football, injury concerns and.. Amber Heard?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 59:59


    Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the growing concern for the number of injuries occurring, is it time to bring back Super Rugby Fantasy football, the Wallaroos quest for the World Cup, plus who's in line for the All Blacks captaincy off the back of Same Cane's retirement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Worry-tahs. Can NSW overcome their current issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 65:10


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the issues happening at the Tahs', a number of player movements in Australian Rugby, and a look at the run home for the Super Rugby Pacific. Plus, all your listener questions answered!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    It's time for an ANZAC Day Bledisloe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 71:01


    Tom Decent joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss Carter Gordon meeting with the Gold Coast Titans, the latest on the Rebels, and big discussion around a potential ANZAC Day Bledisloe.  Plus, all your listener questions answered! 00:00 - Welcome  02:30 - Rugby Australia AGM 08:30 - Rebels administration 15:45 - Carter Gordon to the Titans?  29:30 - Super Rugby teams  30:40 - NSW Waratahs latest  38:50 - Wallaroos 41:55 - ANZAC Day Bledisloe 51:05 - Listener questionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Daniel Herbert Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 47:48


    Michael Atkinson and Iain Payten are joined exclusively by Rugby Australia Chairman, Daniel Herbert.  No questions are off limit in this raw and honest interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Was a failed World Cup campaign a blessing in disguise?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 68:40


    Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the success of the Rebels this Super Rugby season. Could success save them from administration?  They follow that up with discussion on the success of the Aussie teams in the Super Rugby comp and if a failed World Cup campaign has actually improved us domestically?  There's plenty of chat around the ‘Giteau Law' and the Australian players playing overseas. Plus, plenty of your questions answered! 00:00 - Welcome  02:45 - Melbourne Rebels  11:00 - Have Australian teams ‘toughened up' against NZ teams?  17:20 - South Africa to return to Super Rugby? 22:20 - Women's Rugby 33:42 - Giteau Law  45:50 - Ben Grant  48:40 - Listener QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The judiciary needs to be consistent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 53:13


    Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the possibility of the Melbourne Rebels being saved, the aftermath of the Drua-Rebels match and the inconsistnecy of the judicial system. Plus, Kurtley Beale heading West to the Force.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Could Michael Cheika return to coaching the Wallabies?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 62:40


    Tom Decent joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the issues going on at the Waratahs, the possibility of Michael Cheika returning for the Waratahs and Wallabies.  Is the Brumbies-Waratahs rivalry dead? Could we see Michael Hooper at the Paris Olympics?  Plus, is Kurtley Beale worthy of a Super Rugby contract?   All these questions answered on Inside Line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The ACT Rebels? Is a merge on the cards?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 56:37


    Join Atko and Wortho this week as they discuss the biggest issues in rugby including:  Could we see a merge between the Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies?  The guys have their say on whether Golden Point should stay or go Plus, Wortho's new segment - “What are they worth-o?”, an in-depth power rankings of the Australian Super Rugby teams All this and more on Inside Line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An 'Engagement Plan' for World Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 59:18


    Join Atko and Payto this week as they discuss the biggest issues in rugby including:  World Rugby's plan to make their product more ‘engaging' More clubs are chasing Australian players, could we see Taniela Tupou leaving our shores?  Plus, is it time for Super Rugby player cards?  All this and more on Inside Line!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Does Rugby Australia want Joseph Sua'ali'i to stay in the NRL?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 53:31


    Michael Atkinson is joined by Iain Payten and Sam Worthington to discuss:  The Wallabies report and the $2.6 million overspend.  Will Joseph Sualii still come to Rugby? Can they afford him?  The NRL want players from rugby - and why this might be a good thing Plus, Kurtley Beale's return to rugby this weekendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Super Round in Sydney, Joe Schmidt's plan, and Eddie's exit

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 39:50


    Join Atko and Tom as they unpack the Super Round in Melbourne and what the future holds for it.  Chat around Wallabies new head coach Joe Schmidt and who his supporting staff may include. Plus, Tom gives us his take on the Wallabies doco and Eddie's exit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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