The Running Game

Tim and Matt discuss the Bledisloe Cup, Dan Parks discusses his Rugby journey, having been born in Australia and then played for Scotland, then Tony Fisher the commercial manager for NSW Junior Rugby Union, talks about the Rugby community and the true value of the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt tells Tim about how he was born in Canada and his brother played Rugby for them, former Wallabies number 8, David Lyons, has plenty to say about the game and his role as the president of The Sydney University Football Club (the oldest club now playing rugby union in Australia), and Renee Park, the president of Central North Junior Rugby, stops by for a chat about how well the game is flourishing in the countryside. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt tells Tim what it's like to face the All Blacks on the field, former Wallaby prop Bill Young talks about the state of the game now and what is was like in his day and the first NZ All Black to be on the show Laurence Hullena stops in for a chat See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mat and Tim discuss what it's like to face the French on the field, former Super Rugby player Ben Whittaker talks about his transition from playing to coaching and captain of the Orange Emus, Nigel Staniforth talks to the guys about rural Rugby See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Gilbert and Matt Dunning are joined by Wallaroo and Waratahs Women player Em Chancellor who talks about winning the Super W, how she got into Rugby and more, Clutch TV commentator Luke Barry-Donellan then stops in for a chat about his role giving people the chance to stream grass roots Rugby online See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt tells Tim a story about former Wallabies Captain Stephen Moore's test debut against Samoa, then Stephen Moore joins the show for a chat about his return to club Rugby, and Brittany Mitchell from ESPN Rugby has quite a bit to say about the appointment of Darren Coleman as coach of The Waratahs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning talks about humorous friction between forwards and backs, former Wallaby captain, Phil Kearns joins the show to talk about bringing the Rugby World Cup to Australia in 2027, and classic Wallaby Chris Carberry shares some stories and wisdom from his time on the field. https://australia2027.rugby/This podcast is proudly sponsored by Spartan Sports. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt tells Tim about his trip to South Africa for the Under 21s World cup back in the day, then former head of SRU David Begg, who just so happened to be a referee on the same tour joins the show, followed by former Wallaby Ben Robinson discussing the plight of the Waratahs and his own journey through his time on the field See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt tells Tim about life on tour, dual code international Rugby League/Union legend John Brass joins the guys for a chat about his days on the field and thoughts on the state of play in Australia, then Paul French the Vice President of Brothers Rugby Club Qld talks grass roots See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning shares a story about facing Springbok Bakkies Botha on the field, Ben Mowen, former captain of the Wallabies, stops in for a chat and then Ben Gregory Director of NSW Juniors Rugby Union joins the guys ahead of the Junior Rugby State Championships on the weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning tells Tim Gilbert about how he was selected for the Australian team, former Rugby League and Union player Brett Papworth talks about being president of Eastwood Rugby Club and the lack of interest to bring Rugby Union to the kids of western Sydney and the lack of resources going into the development of future players, also former Wallaby Prop Richard "Dick" Harry shares his Rugby journey, and the battle he faced changing positions from the back row to loose end prop. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning shares an old story with Tim Gilbert about his time on the field, Jim Tucker discusses his approach to Rugby journalism, and Nick Bousie the Master in Charge of Rugby at St Ignatius College Riverview talks about his coaching system and how well it works for their school. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt and Tim talk about some of the great players that have come out of St Joseph's College Hunters Hill in Sydney, Brother Anthony Boyd then talks about his time working there and some of the reasons for their success,Ken Wright joins the show to discuss his days of playing Rugby at the top level in the 70 and 80's See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt shares part 2 of his Dumb and Dunning tale, commentator and former Wallaby Morgan Turinui talks about his days on the field, and the Director of Rugby at St Joseph's Nudgee College Sean Graham gives insight into the success of the school's Rugby system. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning shares a tale of glory about his infamous drop goal moment, Andrew Slack reminisces on his days as captain of the Wallabies and what he is up to now, Ben Batger talks about his transition from being a professional player to being a professional coach See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim and Matt discuss how the approach to nutrition has changed when playing at an elite level, Stuart Woodhouse the Director of Coaching at The Kings School discusses his approach to having such a strong Rugby system, and Kyle Godwin from the Western Force after their Victory over the RedsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim and Matt talk about the strength of Rugby in schools, Michael Cheika talks about his time coaching the Wallabies and Colin Baggott the president of The Drummoyne District Rugby Football Club gives insight into the sense of community within the club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tim Gilbert and Matt Dunning talk about the need for cooperation between the various Rugby brands, Paul Doorn the CEO at NSW Rugby Union & NSW Waratahs joins the show for a conversation about the future of the Waratahs and Billy Melrose the Head Coach of Gordon Rugby Club has a lot to say about how to get the game back to former days of glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Dunning and Tim Gilbert have a good chat about the Qld Reds, Phil Waugh talks about the current state of Rugby in the southern hemisphere and Adam Freier speaks about growing the game in the USA as the General Manager of the LA GiltinisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is the very first episode of The Running Game, hosted by Tim Gilbert and Matt Dunning. In this episode the guys discuss the plight of the Waratahs, have a chat to Wallabies coach Dave Rennie about the future of the game and talk to the head of Hunter Rugby Howard DaviesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From Twickenham to Ballymore and everything in between Tim Gilbert and Matt Dunning capture the magic of all levels of Rugby Union, the game they play in heaven.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.