Planet Sport Rugby Podcast

We bring you fan reaction and analysis in our final Japan 2019 podcast, after the Springboks crushed England to become World Cup champions for a third time!

We bring you the WC semi-final reaction as The All Blacks bow out at the hands of England and Handre Pollard powers South Africa over Wales! Plus we hear from Sharks and Springbok prodigy Curwin Bosch on his future ambitions.

Australia's 1991 World Cup winning captain Nick Farr-Jones recalls the 1991 final against England and talks about the relevance of his faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.

We preview the Quarter Final clashes, with latest team news and selection head aches! We also play a game with Tonga Captain Siale Piutau and hear from a Pastor in Japan who is using the Rugby World Cup to power Church sports ministry.

Keith Lewis from RugbyReferee.Net, an English Championship referee and Premiership TMO, discusses the appointment of the Rugby World Cup quarter final referees and gives a referees' perspective on pressure officials face at the sports premier international tournament.

Former Samoa scrum half Tu Nu'ali'itia reflects on his try against South Africa in the 1995 World Cup quarter final, coping with retirement and his role as a pastor in Auckland. We also hear from Keith Lewis of RugbyReferee.Net on the four referees appointed to officiate at the weekend's upcoming World Cup quarter finals.

We look ahead to the weekend's quarter finals and hear from former Samoa scrum half Tu Nu'uali'itia who reached two World Cup quarter finals with the Pacific Islanders in the 1990s. In 1991 he was part of the squad that famously beat Wales at Cardiff Arms Park and in 1995 he scored a try in the quarter final against the eventual winners South Africa.

We look ahead to the weekend's quarter finals and find out about the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge taking place in Tokyo this week. And we hear the second part of our interview with former South African Paralympic medallist Neil Louw about his role in Japan with the All Ability Sport Ministry team.

We bring you reaction from the streets of Yokohama as Japan beat Scotland to make World Cup history! Plus we hear the story of South African Paralympian, Neil Louw!

We talk you through our Typhoon Hagibis experience, plus Ireland cruise past Samoa to book their place in the last 8 of the Rugby World Cup!

We bring you our Typhoon Hagibis countdown, as the Wallabies see off a spirited Georgia, and Scotland threaten legal action if their game with Japan is called off?

We bring you our first full day in Yokohama, which includes the latest on Typhoon Hagibis, which sees England v France called off! Plus we make our own Ramen Pot Noodle!

We round up Wednesday's three Pool matches between Argentina and USA, Scotland v Russia and the bruising encounter between Wales and Fiji and talk to the former Sprinbok Number 8, Pierre Spies, about his career and faith.

On today's pod we bring you reaction as the Springboks smash Canada to reach the World Cup quarter finals, plus we bring you our trip to Tokyo's oldest Shrine!

On today's pod we travel out to the iconic Mount Fuji, plus we hear from former Wallabie Joe Tomane on the meaning behind his many tattoos!

We bring you reaction as the All Blacks run in 11 tries against Namibia, plus we look into Japanese Geek culture!

We bring you reaction as England book their place in the World Cup quarter finals, on the same day that Japan edge ever closer!

On today’s show we bring you reaction as the Springboks dominate 14-man Italy, plus we see if we could cut it as Samurai warriors, in a Tokyo Kembu class!

On today’s show we get ourselves an education on the traditional Japanese Tea ceremony, plus Ireland get back to winning ways against the Russians!

On today’s show we catch up with newly-qualified Japan flanker Willie Britz on all things Rugby, plus the Barrett brothers make All Blacks history against Canada!

On today’s show we used the Rugby World Cup rest day to go and check out the Meiji Jingu Shrine and we also caught up with the Japan director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Will Thompson!

On today’s show we bring you reaction as Scotland beat Samoa 34-0, plus our trip to the Shibuya district of Tokyo, including Sumo wrestling to Cat cafes!

On today’s show we update you on our arrival in Tokyo, we chat to fans in the Fan Zone about their World Cup experience, plus Wales see off Australia 29-25 to take control of Pool D!

Bryan Habana is a true legend of the game. In 2007 he won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa. He won over 100 caps for his country, scoring 331 Test points, and holds the joint record for the number of World Cup tries scored with New Zealand's Jonah Lomu. He talks to us about his life after retirement in 2018, his faith as a follower of Jesus Christ and his hopes for the Springboks at the World Cup in Japan.

Today we hear the thoughts of Springboks fan Rich, as we preview the African Derby between South Africa and minnows Namibia, plus we check in with Wallabies prop Scott Sio on his Rugby journey!

Analyst in Japan, the former player in both USA & Japan and referees coach, Jeff Anderson, looks back on Uruguay's win over Fiji on Wednesday and shares his thoughts on Saturday's upcoming clashes between South Africa and Namibia, Argentina and Tonga and Japan against Ireland. He also shares his thoughts on the refereeing controversies and we hear more of your comments on socail media about the teams that have impressed you most so far.

In South Wales, club player Chris Jones loved the physical side of rugby. His violent attitude on the pitch saw him sent of many times. He was banned for life, allowed back 18 months later, then banned for life again. His life turned around in a police cell after he'd been arrested for violent conduct. Today he works with young people in his community in South Wales, helping them to make positive choices in life.

Match analyst Jeff Anderson prviews Wednesday's Pool D clash between Fiji and Uruguay and talks about his role as a referees coach in the USA. We also have social media reaction to our question on which team has impressed you most in the World Cup so far?

Guest analyst Jeff Anderson reviews Monday's Pool D game between Wales and Georgia and looks back on the six games that took place on Saturday and Sunday.

Tonga captain Siale Piutau tells us what qualification for the World Cup means to the Pacific island nation of Tonga and his expectations for the tournament. He also talks about his club rugby at Bristol Bears and the role in his life of his faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.

Namibia's scrum half Damian Stevens tells us what qualifying for the World Cup means to the nation and how he believes the team is better prepared than ever before as they face tough opponents in Pool B in New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and Canada.

On episode 2 of Japan 2019 we turn our focus to Saturday's matches, which sees a massive encounter between the holders New Zealand and the challengers South Africa. We also look at the case for the Springboks to go all the way, featuring Lions winger Madosh Tambwe!

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is here and for the next 47 days we're producing a daily show following the competition, meeting some of the players, hearing from former players and bringing you the atmosphere from Japan during this top international sporting event. Today we're joined by rugby analyst, Jeff Anderson. Jeff is from the USA and over the past 50 years he's been at various times a player, referee, referee coach and World Rugby Educator. Jeff tells us about his love for the sport and guides us through the four Pools and share his thoughts on the teams likely to qualify from each.

In our final episode of the All Africa Rugby series, we talk with Uganda fly half, Ivan Magomu about how he has to split his time between training as a Lawyer and playing the game he loves!

This week we talk with Lions prodigy Madosh Tambwe, about his rising stock in Super Rugby, and what it means to be a young, Christian player, finding his way in the pro athlete spotlight.

Harlequins and Namibia flanker Renaldo Bothma talks about Namibia's preparations for the upcoming Rugby World Cup including his belief that this is the best ever team the country has sent to the World Cup and their hope of registering Namibia's first ever World Cup win. He also talks about coping with the frustration of injuries, his hopes to develop his business interests and about the impact of his faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.

This week we have a chat with KCB & Kenya Simbas Captain, Davis Chenge! Talking about why the national 7s side has more success in recent years, and how the Simbas can improve in time for the next World Cup!

This week we have a chat with Sharks & Springboks prodigy, Curwin Bosch, about his turbulent last season, his future at the Sharks and becoming a Bok at just 19!

This week we have a chat with Springbok Women's 7's Captain Zintle Mpupha, about her leadership style and what the future looks like for the women's game!

This week we have a chat with Connacht and Ireland winger Niyi Adeolokun, about his Rugby rise in the PRO14 and his love for homeland Nigeria!

This week we have a chat with Morocco international Soheyl Jaoudat, on why he moved to play in America, and where he'd like to play one day!

This week we have a chat with Springbok 7s duo, Werner Kok and Justin Geduld! We talk about the season just gone and what the future holds for them!

Namibian Rugby legend Jacques Burger recalls his World Cup memories and says what he expects from the boys ahead of this year's RWC in Japan!

This week we have a chat with Kenyan journalist and Shujaa specialist, Eric Njiru! He gives his thoughts on where Kenyan Rugby needs to improve and what needs to happen for the new sevens season!

This week we bring Springbok and Lions wing, Courtnall Skosan! We find out if he's thinking about the upcoming World Cup, and he tell us about the legacy that he wants to pass on, once he's left Rugby!

This week we bring you a Kenyan double-header with 7s stars Andrew Amonde & Cyprian Kuto! We find out what they think needs to be done to get Kenya Rugby back to the top, plus we look back on some of their fondest playing highlights!

This week we catch up with South African flanker Willie Britz! We find out how he's enjoying life in Japan, why he's trying to qualify in time for the RWC, and what hosting means to the people there!

This week we catch up with South African legend Bryan Habana! The former World Cup winner talks us through the tricky transition into 'retirement' and we look ahead to the Springboks bid for victory in Japan!

This week we catch up with Kenya 7s Vice Captain Jeffrey Oluoch! We caught up with him at Twickenham stadium, during last weekend's HSBC 7s series meet, to chat all things Kenya Rugby and talk openly about all of the issues facing him and his team!

This week we catch up with Lions centre Lionel Mapoe! We look back on a great Super Rugby career to date, after recently making his 100th appearance for the Lions! Plus we talk match day routines and how he's becoming a 'senior' player!