Podcasts about Melbourne Rebels

Scott Fuglistaller was one of those champion team mates who did everything he could to be the best he could be. Unfortunately for the self acclaimed battler it was just never quite enough during his time at the Hurricanes competing with some pretty gifted athletes. He found a way though with moves to the Highlanders and then the Melbourne Rebels for him to become a regular Super Rugby starter and even captain. Sitting at a natural weight of around 80kgs, Scotty had to work so hard in the gym and with his diet to get to a weight that he could survive in the forwards at Super Rugby level. That came at a price, having 11 major surgeries during his career which took it's toll. Some other parts that stood out for me in this one were..The freedom Scotty had growing up which meant he grew up quickHow finding rugby was a turning point in his lifeHow he got from 80kg to 106kgsHis battles with self confidence and why he played his best under pressureWhy he moved to Japan and his time playing thereThe struggle of life after rugbyAnd how he landed in his current role of helping retired players tranisition with the NZRPA.As you'll hear Scotty has had a journey to get where he is, he's such a top man who will always put others first. Let me know what stood out for you in this one in the comments

Legendary Sky Sport NZ commentator Tony Johnson joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones on The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast this week, as they try to get to the bottom of just why 2025 has been the best start to a Super Rugby season in living memory. And it's not an easy question with one simple answer. It's not just that all the Australian team are competitive. It's not just that anyone can beat anyone on any give weekend. It's not just that the demise of the Melbourne Rebels has boosted depth in other squads. It might be the do with it being a Lions Tour year, and the extra jeopardy that brings. It might be weather-related, and the fact that it's been a nice summer on both sides of the Tasman. It's quite likely all of the above.   Whatever the reason or reasons, it has been a wonderful start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.   Games of the Week: SRP Rd.7: Hurricanes v Waratahs, Wellington URC Rd.14: Ulster v Stormers, Belfast Premiership Rd.13: Bath v Harlequins, the Rec Top 14 Rd.20: Clermont v La Rochelle, Clermont League One Week 15: Canon Eagles v Toyota Verblitz, Tokyo MLR Rd.6: Houston SaberCats v San Diego Legion, Houston   #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Premiership #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby   Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866   Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social   Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones   Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio)   Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Curious selections for the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, the French Six Nations fallout, and it's a second attempt at life post-Warren Gatland in Wales, as Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones in this week's episode of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. An already accomplished rugby columnist, Geoff Parkes provides some wonderful perceptions into Super Rugby for 2025, as well as delving into his writing processes that delivered two books over the Australian summer: 'A Year in the Life and Death of the Melbourne Rebels', the fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 demise of the Rebels, and his debut crime novel 'When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole', set in rural New Zealand. It's a fascinating insight into the writer's mind, and how major writing works come together. Games of the Week: • SRP Rd.1: Waratahs v Highlanders, Sydney FRI • URC Rd.11: Munster v Scarlets, Limerick SAT • Top 14 Rd.16: Clermont v Toulouse SUN • JRLO Wk.9: Black Rams Ricoh v Urayasu D-Rocks, Tokyo SAT • MLR Rd.1: Houston v Chicago, Houston SAT NOTE & APOLOGIES: Brett suffered a connectivity glitch early on in the epsode, and Harry had to board a plane at the end. But we got there! Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode explores the vital role of strength and conditioning in youth athletic development, featuring insights from experienced coach Justin Blee. With a career spanning roles at the Melbourne Storm, Melbourne Rebels, VFL, and now St. Kevin's College, Justin shares his philosophy on long-term athlete development, emphasising foundational physical literacy, strength, speed, and agility in age-appropriate and tailored programs. He details the structured progression of St. Kevin's strength and conditioning framework, from foundational movements in younger students to advanced training for seniors, while addressing challenges like balancing workloads for elite athletes across multiple commitments. Drawing from his diverse professional background, Justin highlights the importance of communication, collaboration, and holistic athlete management to prepare students for success in both elite sports and lifelong physical activity. The episode also discusses transferable traits across sports, strategies for dealing with parental concerns, and the evolution of school-based athletic programs, offering valuable insights for coaches, educators, and the broader athletic community.

In episode 165, Max chats with Seattle Seawolves Player Cameron Orr! Cameron takes us through the Seattle Seawolves, the Wellington, and the Melbourne Rebels! All this and much more in episode 165 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

Rugby Australia is facing yet another struggle. The Melbourne Rebels have launched a $30 million lawsuit against RA after being axed by the governing body. Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joined Piney to try and make sense of the suit and figure out what they club is trying to achieve. “It only serves as one thing: the rugby community as a whole look at it and go, ‘What are you guys doing?'” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About Our Guest Michael is a leading sports psychologist who has worked at North Melbourne, Melbourne Rebels, Western United, the Tasmanian Cricket Team, the AIS and the VIS. He also founded The Mind Room, a Wellbeing & Performance Psychology Clinic where not only do people attend to discuss mental health issues, but consult to learn how to thrive in our life. A range of psychologists work in their speciality area such as ACT, Mindfulness, Performance Enhancement & other approaches.Both individual & group programs operate with both adults & adolescents. Australia Sports Innovation Week This episode is brought to you by the ⁠⁠⁠Australia Sports Tech Conference⁠⁠⁠, the Southern Hemisphere's largest and most respected sports technology industry event. This year's edition is happening on Thursday, October 24th in Melbourne, Victoria. Agenda, tickets, and more info available at ⁠⁠⁠https://stws.co/conference-australia⁠⁠⁠ _____ Subscribe to the Sports Tech Feed newsletter. Your source for in-depth sports technology insights, news, and analysis: ⁠⁠sportstechfeed.substack.com⁠

Changes are coming to Super Rugby Pacific.  The competition has gone from 12 teams to 11 with the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels and in 2025, will move to a six-team playoff format.  All six teams who qualify for the post-season will feature in the quarterfinals, with the three winners and the highest-seeded loser making up the four teams in the semifinals.  That lucky loser will drop one seeding for the semifinals, which means the top seed after round-robin play is guaranteed a home semifinal.  New Super Rugby chief executive Jack Mesley tells Heather du Plessis-Allan the new format will bring a lot of interest.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shane Lehane currently works as Athletic Performance Coach for the Sydney Swans Football Club in the AFL. Prior to this Shane worked in professional Rugby Union for 12 years in both Europe and Australia with Leicester Tigers, Melbourne Rebels, and the Wallabies. Shane graduated from Loughbough University in Sport & Exercise Science and is currently a PhD candidate at La Trobe University, Melbourne. Shane's studies are focused on Decision Making and the application of Systems Thinking for Strength & Conditioning Practitioners in the Team sport setting. Shane is also an accredited Elite Level 3 Coach with the ASCA. QUOTES “I definitely caused more problems than I solved by taking the performance model from Leicester straight to the Rebels” “Rather than being solely a S&C coach tasked with manipulating physical variables, I see our role as being an assistant coach with job of managing the physical dimension within context of team environment” “What differentiates practitioners is the understanding of the context of the environment they are working in” “It is ok to embrace something that is less objectifiable and be comfortable in the fact that this physical quality will transfer across to the sport” “Coordinative exercises and drills are a bridge between traditional strength training and a technical aspect of the sport” SHOWNOTES 1) Shane's non-traditional start to a S&C career in the football codes 2) The role of the S&C coach in modern team sport setting and “well-intentioned reductionism” 3) Optimizing versus maximizing physical qualities in team sport athletes and how that fits with tactical and technical aspects of the game 4) The factors that positively and negatively impact team sport performance from a S&C perspective and the point of diminishing returns on physical traits 5) The balance between subjective and objective information with coaching vision and feedback for different players 6) Reflective practice, its role in other health sciences and importance for S&C coaches 7) Coordinative exercises and drills, dynamic correspondence, transfer and Frans Bosch 8) The different characteristics between rugby union vs AFL athletes and systems thinking PEOPLE MENTIONED Bryce Kavanagh John Pyror Lachlan James Fergus Connolly Russell Ackoff Dan Howells

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by Rugby Australia Chair Daniel Herbert for an open and frank discussion that outlines the delicate position the game finds itself in Australia – and how really transformative the next decade can be. Herbert outlines what led RA into the position they are now in the process of recovering from, outlining the reset of strategic direction they're now implementing, which does include the demise of the Melbourne Rebels, options that may be available to get more games and gametime into Australian players, and how ‘centralisation' became a dirty word in 2023, while also touching on the first Test against Wales in Sydney this weekend, and legacy Michael Hooper will leave behind, after announcing his retirement from Australian rugby over the weekend. Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!) Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by now-former Melbourne Rebels, and Wallabies fullback Andrew Kellaway in that small post-Super Rugby Pacific window and before things really step up properly through the international season, with the Wales series now less than three weeks away. In this week's episode, the boys get a great insight into the Rebels ‘mourning period' as they go their separate ways post-decision, how the Wallabies pre-squad training has been working and how many highlight clips he has to send to Joe Schmidt, and some really good ideas around what can be done to enhance the downtime in rugby and the lessons that could be learned from the NFL. Plus there's an early preview of the Super Rugby Pacific Final between the Blues and the Chiefs. And a brush with wildlife. Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!) Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/ Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Toomua got the call-up to the Wallabies! It's official! Where will he be playing exactly? Listen to the pod to find out! Matt is joined by Christy Doran (in transit back from London), to discuss the results from the Quarter-Finals, the final match of the Melbourne Rebels, and what the Brumbies need to do to taste victory at Eden Park and snap a 17 game finals losing streak for Australian sides in New Zealand. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weekend, the Fijian Drua will play the Blues at Eden Park in their second quarterfinal in a row.   Meanwhile, The Melbourne Rebels are closing up shop – bringing Super Rugby's finals system down to a six-team playoffs next year in an 11-team competition.  SportsTalk Host Jason Pine told Heather du Plessis-Allan “I don't think the Rebels or the Drua will beat the Hurricanes or Blues games.  Piney said “There's a possibility of the Chiefs coming down against the Reds.”  LISTEN ABOVE.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MKT tells you where he was right and where he was wrong. Is Kylian Mbappe all that and a bag of chips? Should Australian Rugby be happy about the ill fate of The Melbourne Rebels? Is Jose Mourinho still the special one? Subscribe to The MKT Show on YouTube. Linktree is in the description. The MKT Show Linktree · MKT Instagram · The MKT Show website

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 27 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast!We are the People's Podcast, providing a platform for rugby lovers to come together and support the game that's played in heaven. Mitch and Lachie are joined by Ando this week to discuss all the news out of Melbourne and the Rebels licence for 2025. They then chat through the Sevens results from Madrid and Super Rugby Pacific Round 15. Follow us on Discord, Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved!Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugbyJoin Discord: https://discord.gg/4BVAq4Z

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok and Challenge Cup-winning Shark prop, and worldwide cake aficionado Ox Nche for another great rugby chat as we head to the pointy end of competitions around the world. Ox takes the guys on a ride through the Sharks' Challenge Cup triumph over Gloucester, about how deeply he studies opposition front rows and what sort of scrummaging patterns he studies, through all his favourite moments of celebrations with both the Sharks and Springboks, including the final moments of the RWC Final and crazy homecoming in Johannesburg. Plus Brett & Harry offer up some thoughts on the demise of the Melbourne Rebels after last week's decision from Rugby Australia.   Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/89combo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@89combopodcast   Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones   (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!)   Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/   Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Crusaders' Super Rugby Pacific title defence is over, after the Fijian Drua beat the Melbourne Rebels 40-19 in Lautoka, to book their own finals spot. The Drua finish the regular season seventh, one spot above the Rebels, who still make the post-season. Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge joined Piney to discuss the team's future. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My guest in The Bure for a very special episode is Mr Alan Latu who amongst a rang of accomplishments currently sits as one of the Directors of Rugby Victoria and has kindly agreed to share his story of his professional journey and how he was affected by Rugby Australia's decision to cut the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby next year. Please follow Alan on Instagram: @big_al_la2 Please follow The Coconut Wireless on social media: Instagram: @coconutwirelesspodcast Facebook: @coconutwirelesspodcast TikTok: @coconutwirelesspodcast Twitter/X: @coconutwirelesspodcast

There's something deeply ironic about the Melbourne Rebels being axed from Super Rugby just as they prepare to play finals for the first time in their 14 season history. We're unpacking why it happened and what it means for the sport. We also forecast a weekend NRL and AFL action. PLUS, a tennis booze ban in soundbites. Featured: Iain Payten, rugby writer, Sydney Morning Herald. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Former Wallaby Drew Mitchell joins the Run Home to chat the disbanding of the Rebels and the best Chinese Takeaway dishes 00:00 On the drink at the Bob Hawke and eating Chinese food 01:45 Melbourne Rebels disbanded 03:45 Future for any other clubs in Super Rugby 04:45 Future for Darren Coleman 06:00 Could Michael Cheika be interested in the Waratahs coach? 08:45 Could Joseph Sua'ali'i get too interested in Rugby League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The axe has finally fallen on the Melbourne Rebels, with Rugby Australia officially announcing their club will not participate in Super Rugby Pacific after 2025. The Two Nicks, Natho and Dylan sit down to answer key questions from today's events: What exactly happened? What happens from here? What will be the impact on Victorian Rugby? Is this the end for the Melbourne Rebels, and what are their options? WARNING: few swear words. Some boys just lost their club, it's understandable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend of rugby that looms ahead - and that was even before the news that dropped this morning.The Roar's Nick Wasiliev and Tony Harper jump on for this special rapid-fire edition of the podcast, giving their picks for the upcoming weekend, and provide the latest updates on the incredible news of the Melbourne Rebels axing from Super Rugby Pacific.Hosts: Nick Wasiliev & Tony HarperProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Heath joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss the launch night of the TAB's new "Hunchland" and the hunch that few people got Lane's R18 jokes (0:00). Then the fellas announce the "decision" from Auckland Council on the stadium debacle (9:55), Ryan Fox gets off to a hot start in the Canadian Open (20:02) and pour one out for the Melbourne Rebels who have been axed from Super Rugby, ironically after making the Finals for the first time in 14 years (21:36). Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.Brought to you by Export Ultra - The Beer For Here! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with a couple of the mid-season rookie draftees in Geordie Payne and Campbell Gray, Brenton Sanderson shared his thoughts on holding the ball, Sando also previewed Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs, Shannon Gill took us back to 'Around the Grounds' on the radio and Tom Decent informed us on the end of the Melbourne Rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sydney Morning Herald Reporter Tom Decent joined Gerard to speak about the Melbourne Rebels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel and the Missile broadcast live from Commbank Stadium to chat about Gout Gout breaking Olympic records and the fastest players in the NRL. We have an Origin update. Will Nicho Hynes? and who has been announced as vice captain for the Blues. NSW Blues forward Hudson Young joins the Run Home live from Origin camp. Joel and Missile review the daily NRL News as Gutherson returns for the Eels, are the Raiders heading to Vegas? And what is the future of Ben Hunt? NSW Blues forward Hudson Young joins the Run Home live from Origin camp. Brett Phillips has an update on the French Open and the Melbourne Rebels have been disbanded in the Super Rugby. Morning Glory Host Matty Johns joined the Run Home to chat boxing, Nicho Hynes in Origin camp and hope for NSW in Game 1. Former NSW Blue and Newcastle Knight Adam Muir joins Joel and Missile on the Run Home to chat about the Big Freeze Trek, his Origin memories and sharing a room with our Bearshead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joel and Missile review the daily NRL News as Gutherson returns for the Eels, are the Raiders heading to Vegas? And what is the future of Ben Hunt? NSW Blues forward Hudson Young joins the Run Home live from Origin camp. Brett Phillips has an update on the French Open and the Melbourne Rebels have been disbanded in the Super Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh and Chairman Daniel Herbert speak to the media after making the difficult decision to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the show today: 1. Midday Madness - Dwayne's appearance on The Front Bar, Alastair Clarkson's behaviour, the Round 12 Pressure Meter and more 2. Rugby Australia press conference on the demise of the Melbourne Rebels 3. How much communication should umpires get in-game? 4. AFL Nation commentator Dermott Brereton 5. Lost in the Wash 6. North Melbourne mid-season draftee Brynn Teakle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by Melbourne Rebels head coach Kevin Foote, for an open and honest and at times raw conversation that attempts to explain a team playing good rugby under the clouds of a club in Administration.   On a number of topics that haven't had a lot of attention, Kevin gives a pretty raw account of trying to coach a squad of players that currently do not know their employment status beyond the end of June, the frustrations and the stress that goes with that, and the impact the Rebels uncertain future continues to have on his coaches, the families and the club staff.   Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/89combo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@89combopodcast   Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones   (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!)   Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/   Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Aaron Woods is joined by the one of the stars of NRL media Denan Kemp. Denan talks us through his unique footy journey which included an army camp that introduced him to first grade! We cover the growth of Bloke & how it became the biggest sports podcast in the country & we talk the future of NRL media!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History beckoned for the Queensland Reds - and they rose to the occasion, defeating the Crusaders in Christchurch for the first time since 1999!This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by Reds prop Jeffery Toomaga-Allen to discuss making history, being your authentic self online, and more Christy and Matt also discuss the other results from the weekend, the Sevens and U20s results, the Wallaroos, and the latest updates from the Melbourne Rebels. Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Jeffery Toomaga-AllenProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by Wallabies and former Queensland Reds lock/backrower and now Melbourne Rebels skipper Lukhan Salakaia-Loto for a thoroughly enjoyable chat about life, leadership and the difficulty the Rebels players are experiencing with their futures far from certain.   In a chat that covers everything from LSL's stratospheric rise from starting out in rugby to the Junior Wallabies in 12 months, to the mixed feelings of on-field confidence and off-field anxiety inside the Rebels camp currently, the conversation includes his emergence as a natural born leader within a group featuring a heavy Polynesian cohort, and what his time with the Northampton Saints taught him about his own game. Plus, Lukhan tries to blame his daughter for the current state of his playlist.   Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/89combo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@89combopodcast   Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones   (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!)   Find Brett and Harry's written work on RugbyPass and The Roar: Brett: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/ Harry: https://www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/   Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More details have been released about what members of an alleged youth terror cell were planning before they were arrested last week. An emergency national cabinet meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday to discuss domestic and family violence. Joe Biden mocked Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents dinner over the weekend. Kyle and Jackie O started broadcasting their radio show into Melbourne for the first time this morning. Prince Harry is heading back to the UK. The AFL is being urged to increase the amount of grand final tickets available to fans.  Rugby Australia will discuss the future of the Melbourne Rebels today at its annual meeting, as records reveal just how bad things are at the cash-strapped club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Warriors have suffered their third loss in a row, losing at home to the Gold Coast Titans in yesterday's ANZAC clash.  Weekend Sport host Jason Pine tells Jack Tame the team's roster remains as strong as it did at the start of the season and fans shouldn't worry just yet.  Meanwhile, the Crusaders are at the bottom of the Super Rugby Pacific table after just one victory in eight games. Piney places his bets that tonight's match against the Melbourne Rebels may change the tide.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authorities rush to save more than 100 beached whales in Western Australia, The Deputy Prime Minister addresses an Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli, The administrator for the financially stricken Melbourne Rebels recommends a deal to save the club.

The Melbourne Rebels this year are facing unique challenges, as the club fights to stay alive. This week, Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined by General Manager Nick Stiles to discuss being honest with players, the growth of the group despite the challenges, targeting victories, defeating the Waratahs and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby, particularly on the continued slide of the Waratahs and the thrilling Aussie derby played between the Reds and Brumbies at Suncorp Stadium.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua Guest: Nick StilesProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Melbourne Rebels' cash woes are spilling out from the boardroom to the rugby field. Wallabies winger Filipo Daugunu will miss Friday's Super Rugby clash against the Hurricanes over a $7,500 debt owed to him by the club. The Fijian-born speedster also sat out his side's loss to the Reds last week in an apparent stand-off over the unpaid debt. It comes after the Rebels were placed in voluntary administration in January, with debts exceeding $22,500,000. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen speaks to Lisa Owen

Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones welcome former Wallabies, ACT Brumbies, Leicester Tigers, and Melbourne Rebels flyhalf Matt To'omua onto The 8-9 Combo for the first time in 2024, only to learn he's moved into the podcast they vacated. Now the co-host of Brett and Harry's former home, The Roar Rugby Podcast, Matt opens up on the promising start to the League One season in Japan for his side, the Mitsubishi Dynaboars, on the very apparent lift in competition quality with the post-RWC influx of international players, what's caught his eye already in the opening rounds of Super Rugby Pacific, and why he's really not sure how a Japanese team fits into the current Super Rugby model. Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/89combo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo Now on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@89combopodcast Brett: https://twitter.com/BMcSport Harry: https://twitter.com/HaribaldiJones (Yes, Brett and Harry did used to host The Roar Rugby Podcast!) Music from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/track/oakvale-of-albion/extreme Voiceovers by Chookman + Amelia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Wallaby Morgan Turinui chats to ABC Grandstand's Matt Clinch about the opening to the Super Rugby Pacific league and the future of the Melbourne Rebels.

Despite the off field dramas at the Melbourne Rebels and the finger pointing in the media, we wanted to highlight why we think it's important for the Aussie rugby community to get behind the Rebels.SHOP AT THE PAC CLUBHOUSE https://www.pigathleticclub.comSEND IN QUESTIONS & CONFESSIONS https://pigathleticclub.com/pages/the-pac-podcastAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Super Rugby season is about to kick off, but for the Melbourne Rebels there is more at stake than just a title. The club is in voluntary administration, many staff and players are on four-month contracts and the future of the organisation is in strife. Will we see the Rebels beyond the 2024 season, or will we be watching the death of a rugby club in real time?Featured: Catherine Murphy, presenter, ABC SPORTSubscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Joins Jimmy after the Melbourne Cup's new television deal was announced in partnership with Channel 9 and Tabcorp this morning. Also, the future of the Melbourne Rebels who are short on cash and now employees after falling into voluntary administration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dust off your dodgy internet and spicy hot takes, the Dropped Kick-Off is back for another year. Nick W, Josh and Natho are joined by our Victorian rep Dylan Langes to chat the latest news, the Wallabies new coaching appointments, trials... and the whole situation unfolding at the Melbourne Rebels. WARNING: couple of s&^%s and f@#%s cause stuff is depressing in Melbourne right now. Key Topics: Joe Schmidt appointed as Wallabies coach The Melbourne Rebels up creek without a paddle ** Also, we're launching a new segment for the show this year, if you are in clubland we want to hear from you. Enough talking about 'grassroots', what does the grassroots think themselves? Josh and Nick W will be leading 'Clubhouse Chat', where we get the low down from clubs on the state of the game, and what they need.  Email us at thedroppedkickoff@gmail.com.  Episode Code: 105See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave Wessels is the former Head Coach for the Melbourne Rebels & The Western Force. And is the current Head of Rugby for the Stormers.

Wherein I get annoyed about the lack of PWR games available, get a little crusty about the comms in the Prem, and try desperately to shake off the downbeat vibes I've been riding all week, just not a fun time here at the Scrum of the Earth HQ.  The article about Melbourne Rebels' insolvency was here: Melbourne Rebels enter voluntary administration amid debt crisis - ESPN The article about Wayne Barnes' tribute to Jaco Peyper was here: Barnes pays tribute to 'magnificent colleague' Peyper after retirement If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it if you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the fantastic show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thescrumoftheearth/support

“I'm in a position that, if I don't show resilience, I can't expect everyone else to show resilience.” This is a special episode only available to our podcast subscribers, which we call The Mini Chief. These are short, sharp highlights from our fabulous CEO guests, where you get a 5 to 10 minute snapshot from their full episode. Our latest episode is from our Best of Series, with Melbourne Rebels CEO, Baden Stephenson. His full episode is titled Leading high performers and giving clarity to your organisation and you can find the full audio and show notes here:

“I'm in a position that, if I don't show resilience, I can't expect everyone else to show resilience.” In this Best of Series episode of The Inner Chief podcast, we feature Melbourne Rebels CEO, Baden Stephenson, on leading high performers and giving clarity to your organisation.