Stairway To Sevens

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Hosts Liam McGrath and James Erwin Produce a weekly show about all things Rugby 7s. Focusing mostly on the Women's game Liam and James discuss the World Series, the Uni7s Series, the Olympics, the World Cup and any other 7s tournaments they can think of. Often with the (much needed) help of expert…

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  • Sep 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 46m AVG DURATION
  • 17 EPISODES


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17. First Episode of Season 2, Hair Brained Ideas, Pay Cuts, World Series Dream Team and NRLW

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 57:49


The boys are back for a 2nd season!On this episode they catch up for the first time in months. And they had plenty to discuss. Pay cuts, the World Series Dream Team, NRLW and some of their famous ideas are all on the agenda.

16. The Axe Has Been Swung, The Aon Uni7s Series Finds a New Home, Decentralisation, The Business of Sport and Player Agents Do You Need One?

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 51:59


This week on Stairway to Sevens, the boys have a look at the shakeup and turnover of players at Rugby Australia.Additionally they discuss the business of sport, decentralising the 7s programs and the Aon Uni7s Series finds a new home in the Calendar.

15. Rio 2016 Olympic Gold Medal Match Re-Watch Featuring Jovi Ong

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 57:24


This week on Stairway to 7s, the boys are joined once again by Jovi Ong.They take a deep look at the early years on the Women's Sevens World Series and paint a picture of everything that had happened in the lead up to the Olympics.Finally, they break down the game and discuss how 7s could be the thing that reignites some love for Rugby in Australia.

14. Is Rugby Coming Back? Liam and James in Isolation and Great British Olympian and Welsh Nation Team Player Jasmine Joyce

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 50:14


This week on the Stairway to 7s Podcast Liam and James speculate about the return of Rugby.They also discuss how being locked together in isolation has affected their ability to host the show professionally.And later in the show they're joined by Jasmine Joyce to discuss all things Great British and Welsh Rugby 7s.

13. The New Olympic Window, The Current State of Rugby and Some Unique Challenges For The South African Women's 7s Team with Nadine Roos

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 65:58


This week on the Stairway To Sevens Podcast, Liam and James catch-up with Nadine Roos of the South African Women's Rugby 7s Team.Nadine gives the boys an insight into the teams day-to-day as well as some hard-hitting news about the current challenges the South African Women's team is facing. She also provides some great insight into her Rugby journey.Finally, the boys also discuss the new Olympic window, the current state of Rugby generally and their hope that when things return to normal the supporters will come out of the woodwork.

12. USA Eagles Women's 7s Co-Captain Abby Gustaitis, Discusses Coronavirus, Youth Girls Sport and all things Olympics and Rugby 7s

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 57:40


This week the boys are joined by USA Eagles Women's 7s Co-Captain Abby Gustaitis.They discuss how Coronavirus is impacting not only 7s but sports worldwide, its potential impact on the Olympics and the possible implications for the athletes.They also discuss youth girls sports in Australia vs USA and of course the upcoming Langford 7s.

11. Langford 7s, Kiama 7s, Lake Macquarie 7s and Yasmin Meakes Joins the Show to Talk all Things Rugby 7s

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 40:02


This week the boys take a brief look at some domestic 7s tournaments and recap the results.Later in the show they're joined by UC7s Alumni and Aussie 7s player Yasmin Meakes. She discusses her road to the Aussie 7s team and what she thinks will be the keys to winning another gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

10. Coronavirus Causes Cancellation of Singapore and Hong Kong 7s, Early Olympic Team Selections, Olympic Cycles and More

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 34:33


This Week Liam and James discuss the flow-on effect the cancellation of the Hong Kong 7s will have on the Aon Uni7s Series, the Global Repechage, and the end of the World Series. And, they pick their Olympic Team for Tokyo in July.

9. Sydney 7s, Format Change Controversy, Dream Team and James' New Segment Friday Fun Stats

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 48:06


Liam and James went up to Sydney this weekend to take in the Sydney 7s and breakdown everything they took in.They discuss the dream team and some the views that some of the athletes shared about the format change.Finally James' throws Liam a curve ball with his new fun stats segment.

8. No Real Surprises at Hamilton 7s, Sydney 7s Preview and A Very Very Special Guest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 45:10


This week Liam and James have a look at the weekend in Hamilton, how everyone one went and how their tips played out).They look at the upcoming Sydney 7s and what to expect from the teams at Bankwest Stadium.And, finally a guest you've all been waiting to hear from.

7. Hamilton 7s, The G.O.A.T is back, Dalton is Back and James Attempts a French Accent

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 39:49


This week Liam and Jame discuss the Hamilton 7s, some big returns for the Aussie Womens 7s team including the return of a cross code star and stay tuned for James' French accent.

6. First show for 2020, New World Series Format, Jovi Ong on Athlete Development and Recovery

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 41:25


This week Liam and James are joined by UC7s, Wallaroos and Brumbies Super W Strength and Conditioning coach Jovi Ong.They discuss the change in the World Series format, athlete development, recovery and the changes Jovi has seen in his time involved in the Womens game.

5. World Challenger Series & Junior National Team Athletes Ella Ryan and Lily Murdoch

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 34:12


This week Liam and James Speak with UC7s and Junior National Team reps Lily Murdoch and Ella Ryan.They also discuss the upcoming challenger series in men's 7s and what that might look like in the Women's game.

4. World Schools with AU7s Junior Team Assistant Coach Nathan McMahon and Cape Town 7s Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 41:28


This week Liam and James catch up with AU7s Junior Women assistant coach Nathan McMahon to talk all things World Schools 7s. They also run you through their Dream 7 from that tournament and breakdown what happened at the Cape Town 7s.

3. Dubai Review, Cape Town Preview, Junior National 7s Championship and Word Schools Championship Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 48:16


This week on Stairway to Sevens, Liam and James discuss their botched picks from the Dubai 7s and they have a look at what to expect from Cape Town 7s. They also discuss the Junior National Championship held on the Sunshine Coast and preview the World Schools 7s Championships happening in New Zealand.

2. Dubai 7s Baby!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 28:28


This week Liam and James discuss the women's draw at the Dubai 7s. They go through the team lists, identify some players and sleeper teams to watch and make their picks for the top 8, 4 and overall winner. Thanks again to The Cover Podcast Network for bringing this podcast to you.

1. Stairway To Sevens - Aon Uni7s Series, Dream Team, Oceania Champs, Olympics

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 41:34


Hosts Liam McGrath and James Erwin talk all things 7s. Weekly show with a rotating group of guests breaking down the World Series of 7s, the Aon Uni7s Series, the World Cup 7s, Olympic 7s and the domestic 7s tournaments. Join Liam and James each week!

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