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Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe look back on the Premiership action at the weekend. They look at Gloucester's continuing rise and ask whether Bristol have been figured out or are they just not executing well enough? And did Sale Sharks score the try of the season against Saracens? Plus Elgan Alderman reviews another 6 Nations grand slam for the Red Roses who beat France by a point. Was that the test John Mitchell's side really needed ahead of a home world cup? Also, Alfie and Alex are at Twickenham to hear from the top brass at the RFU, including chief executive Bill Sweeney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Other People's Money is our regular series on sports investment, with Matt Rogan, co-founder of Two Circles.The Women's Rugby World Cup kicks off in August, hosted in here in England. The tournament is a critical moment in the game's development. But what is the financial state of women's professional club rugby in this country. We talk to Genevieve Shore, herself a former England World Cup winner in 1994, who is now the Executive Chair of Premiership Women's Rugby (PWR), the league that is part owned by the RFU.This episode of the Unofficial Partner podcast is brought to you by Sid Lee Sport.Sid Lee Sport is a new breed of agency that combines world class creativity with deep sponsorship expertise, flawless operational delivery, and a culture of marketing effectiveness. We've really enjoyed getting to know their team over the last couple of months. They're an impressive bunch, who believe that sports marketing can and should be done better.They have a creative philosophy of producing famous campaigns and activations that build buzz and conversation in a category that too often looks and sounds the same.And they're pioneering a new standard of effectiveness in sports marketing, using econometrics and attribution models to go beyond traditional media ROI.So if you're looking for an agency to take your brand to the top, get in touch with the team at Sid Lee Sport, where brands become champions.Unofficial Partner is the leading podcast for the business of sport. A mix of entertaining and thought provoking conversations with a who's who of the global industry. To join our community of listeners, sign up to the weekly UP Newsletter and follow us on Twitter and TikTok at @UnofficialPartnerWe publish two podcasts each week, on Tuesday and Friday. These are deep conversations with smart people from inside and outside sport. Our entire back catalogue of 400 sports business conversations are available free of charge here. Each pod is available by searching for ‘Unofficial Partner' on Apple, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and every podcast app. If you're interested in collaborating with Unofficial Partner to create one-off podcasts or series, you can reach us via the website.

The rugby week from the Premiership, URC, Top 14. Reaction to Bill Sweeney surviving a no confidence vote at the RFU and a preview of the Champions Cup Round of 16. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday. We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test. Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett. Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow. Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday. We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test. Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett. Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow. Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.

Today on the show, perhaps for the last time, Alex, Ethan and Nic talk about the future of RFU, Amtrak sidelining Horizon car fleet, Paris banning cars on 500 streets, and how we should beef up traffic calming on bike routes.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Amtrak Issues: https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/amtrak-sidelines-horizon-car-fleet-leading-to-widespread-cancellations/ Paris Car-free streets: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/paris-residents-vote-favour-making-500-more-streets-pedestrian-2025-03-23/

This week on The Sports Agents...First up, an exclusive interview with the most important man in English rugby union, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the RFU. He faces a vote of no confidence next week after accepting a £350,000 bonus, taking his pay to £1.1m, when clubs are going bust, redundancies have been made and the community game is crying out for help (02:30). Newcastle legend Alan Shearer celebrated with Gabby (and Sam Fender) as they won their first domestic trophy in 70 years (13:30).And we talked about Lewis Hamilton's back seat driver and a big win for Lando Norris at Formula One's opening weekend with one of the world's most decorated female racing drivers and Sky Sports F1 Analyst, Jamie Chadwick (20:30). Got a question for The Sports Agents - email us at thesportsagents@global.com New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

This week on The Sports Agents...First up, an exclusive interview with the most important man in English rugby union, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the RFU. He faces a vote of no confidence next week after accepting a £350,000 bonus, taking his pay to £1.1m, when clubs are going bust, redundancies have been made and the community game is crying out for help (02:30). Newcastle legend Alan Shearer celebrated with Gabby (and Sam Fender) as they won their first domestic trophy in 70 years (13:30).And we talked about Lewis Hamilton's back seat driver and a big win for Lando Norris at Formula One's opening weekend with one of the world's most decorated female racing drivers and Sky Sports F1 Analyst, Jamie Chadwick (20:30). Got a question for The Sports Agents - email us at thesportsagents@global.com New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

An exclusive interview with rugby's 'most wanted' man, CEO of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), Bill Sweeney. Before he faces a vote of no confidence next week, Gabby and Mark asked him all the tough questions. How can he justify taking a bonus of over £350,000, making his pay £1.1m, after posting losses of £40m, making dozens of redundancies and seeing three top-tier clubs go bust? Is the RFU fit for purpose or does it move too slowly to get anything done? Could they do more to promote school sport right now with the success of Adolescence and Gareth Southgate's recent speech on toxic role models? And are they really considering moving Twickenham to accommodate more Beyoncé concerts? Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of the start of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, and it's fair to say France have the worst of it. France men's head coach Fabien Galthié continues to moan about Ireland, despite their Six Nations title. Two more Leinster backs have extended their stays with the province. Another England winger has his Lions hopes dashed. And the RFU want a relaxation of the licensing laws around Twickenham.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has the latest injury news ahead of the start of Ireland's Women's Six Nations campaign, and it's fair to say France have the worst of it. France men's head coach Fabien Galthié continues to moan about Ireland, despite their Six Nations title. Two more Leinster backs have extended their stays with the province. Another England winger has his Lions hopes dashed. And the RFU want a relaxation of the licensing laws around Twickenham.

This week, we're delighted to welcome the CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney, to the show. There's no hiding from the fact it's been a hard few months for the organisation and Bill personally. Significant losses reported last year alongside the now infamous LTIP scheme generated an unrelenting flow of negative press and questions of the leadership. This show is about understanding the financial health of the RFU and wider sport. And it's certainly not as bad as many would have you believe.  Fueling the almost holistic negativity around Rugby, which we have talked about many times on the show, is not the aim here. We discuss the governance structure, revenue generation & the Allianz deal, LTIP scheme, England team performance, rugby's drive to remain relevant, and more. Listen to the facts, make your own conclusions. But, hopefully having listened to this, with a better picture of where the game is at and if the RFU is achieving its primary goal of growing the game in this country and beyond. On today's show we discuss:  What is the RFU?: For all the criticism and focus on the organisation over the last few months, what does the RFU actually do and is it fit for purpose to deliver on its objectives? Should the community game and the professional game be governed by the same organisation? "It's time for change". What does Bill think needs to happen to improve the governance of rugby in England? The fight is on to keep rugby relevant in an increasingly competitive attention economy; what are the RFU doing to develop the game? The Finances of Rugby: How much money does the RFU generate each year and where is that money spent? The story of the LTIP payment and why it was such a problem in the broader context of RFU finances. From a new stadium naming rights deal with Allianz to a data driven partnership with Apple, what does the partnership roster look like and how much does it generate? The financial cycle shows the governing body loses huge numbers in World Cup years. Should this be changed so countries are not financially penalised during the greatest global show of rugby? "85% of the revenue generated comes from the mens team playing at The Allianz. That has to change". The challenges of getting through Covid and back to business. Aligning Finances with Performance: "England has won four 6 Nations in the last 22 years. That is not acceptable considering the resources and our game". How can the RFU play a role in creating global icons out of England rugby players alongside Premiership Clubs? The future is bright: how the emerging England rugby teams are showing the value of investing in pathways and are on track for major success. Is the structure currently optimised to get the best out of the performance? A comparison with Ireland, France & New Zealand. A huge thank you to our amazing partners: Orreco  https://www.orreco.com/ Scan.com https://uk.scan.com/  

Send us a textTackling is at the heart of rugby, but what truly makes a tackle dominant or a miss? In this episode of the Rugby Coach Weekly Podcast, host Dan Cottrell welcomes Oli Bishop, defence coach for Ealing Trailfinders Women and U23s, to break down the science behind effective tackling. Oli shares insights from his Level 4 RFU research, exploring the key characteristics of dominant tackles, the role of balance and momentum, and the phases of a successful tackle.From analysing foot placement to understanding pre-contact cues, this conversation is packed with practical takeaways for coaches and players alike. Key insights include:The importance of pre-contact positioning: How anticipation and approach impact tackle success.Why dominant tackles are most likely within two metres of the ball carrier receiving the ball.Hand placement strategies: When to aim for behind the knees versus the lower back.Leg drive and post-contact work: The key to finishing tackles effectively.How to coach players out of poor tackle habits and build their confidence. To find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!

The Six Nations is in full flow and rugby fans in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales are flocking to stadiums to watch the likes of Maro Itoje, Antoine Dupont and Fin Russell. But does it paint a false picture of the sport's popularity in the UK? There are those who would tell you that Rugby Union is dying in Britain. The WRU and the RFU are in crisis. There is no money in it, attendances are down and clubs are going out of business. We are constantly hearing that there is a desperate need for a shake up, ranging from law changes to new marketing strategies and everything in between. But is that really what's needed? I was joined by CityAM Deputy Sports Editor Matt Hardy to debate the health of Rugby in Britain, is there really a doomsday scenario right around the corner or is there yet hope for the game we love? We draw on examples from club rugby, test rugby and women's rugby to reach our conclusion and give our verdict on what should be the sport's next move. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby If you enjoy the show, please consider giving it a 5 star rating and sharing a link with a mate! many thanks in advance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The game on the pitch has never been better, yet rugby union's finances leave the game with an uncertain and precarious future. Rarely has the gap between how the sport would like to be perceived and the unvarnished reality felt wider. Nearly 30 years since the sport went professional, why is it struggling so badly to sustain itself and grow?The numbers involved are alarming. According to the last set of accounts (2023/24) for each of the home unions, they posted a combined loss in the last financial year of £72m.The financially picture is equally as bleak for the 10 Premiership clubs, who collectively lost £30.5m in the financial year 2022/23 and have net debts of over £300m.So how does rugby union put itself back on a more sustainable financial footing against a backdrop of spiralling player salaries, a downward trend in the cost of TV rights, and a crowded sporting marketplace when it comes to attracting new fans? Sonja McLaughlan, Sara Orchard and rugby union correspondent for the Times, Alex Lowe are joined by former Saracens and Harlequins CEO Mark Evans, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney and Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton to discuss what needs to change for rugby union to thrive.TIME CODES: 08:13 - Former Saracens and Harlequins CEO, Mark Evans 29:20 - CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney 48:35 - Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton

In this gripping episode of The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, Alex, Hask, and Tins sit down with Bill Sweeney, the embattled CEO of the RFU, as he faces mounting scrutiny from every corner of England. With an SGM looming, record financial losses, grassroots discontent, and criticism from players, fans, and referees alike, Sweeney breaks his silence. From the future of the Championship to the controversial bonus payments and the state of English rugby at all levels. This is a critical conversation about leadership, and whether Sweeney and the RFU are fit for purpose in 2025 & beyond. ⌚️WOB Group & GB&R Competition Entry Form Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Tony Collins, a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor. With a career spanning decade, Tony is a leading expert in sports history, having authored over 12 books and won the prestigious Aberdare Prize four times. His expertise has been sought after by major TV programs like BBC Radio 4's Sports and Football: A Brief History on the British and History Channels.Tony's impact on the world of sports history extends beyond publishing. He has contributed to organizations like Rugby League Cares, the RFU's World Rugby Museum, and the Heritage Lottery Fund. He has also held significant leadership roles, serving as the chair of the British Society for Sports History and as editor of Sport in History, an academic journal dedicated to sports studies.In addition to his work as a historian and consultant, Tony has taught at institutions like Leeds Metropolitan, De Montfort University, and is currently a professor at Loughborough University. -       Tony Collins Introduction to Sports History (1:30)-       Formation of Ball Sports (03:39)-       Divergences from One Game to Many Football Codes (05:58)-       Formation of Rules (10:32)-       How Soccer Over Took Rugby Union & The Importance of the FA Cup (15:00)-       The Importance of 1903-1905 in Sport: Ruby Unions Split to Rugby Leagues (23:53)-       The Importance of 1903-1905 in Sport: NFL/ Gridiron (27:35)-       How Soccer and Rugby Where Perceived in Terms of Danger in 19th Century (31:15)-       Split in NFL and NCAA (34:38)-       Effects of World War on Sport and History of Women's Football (37:36)-       Important of the split in Rugby Union and Rugby League (47:30)-       Impact of Off Side Rule in all Football Codes (56:01)-       How did Soccer Get its Name? (1:00:22) -       Professor Collins Favourite Football Moment (1:02:45)-       Where to Find Professor Collins (1:07:52) Tony Collins:x/twitter: @collinstony http://www.tonycollins.org http://www.rugbyreloaded.com Rugby Reload Podcast 

The Podcast is back with our Chairman and CEO delving into the recent headlines around the RFU.If you want to understand what's at issues at the heart of our game then this is the episode for you! Is the current structure of the game fit for purpose? Does the council system need reform? Andy and Gary provide their views on what we as a sport need to do to ensure the betterment of the game and help it flourish!On the topic of improving the game, the pair also highlight the new Reading and Wokingham Regional Rugby Partnership and how the new ties with Reading  Rugby Club has aspirations to take local rugby to greater heights and improving the experience at the community level up.Another great episode we hope listeners find enlighting.What are your thoughts on the current state of the RFU?COME ON YOU RAMS!Brought to you by TRACK 7 PRODUCTIONS

Danny is the only one bringing the festive cheer to the pod as we discuss life as a rugby player at Christmas and how many eggs Ashy has with his Christmas dinner. Chris outlines a tumultuous few weeks for the RFU that has seen Tom Ilube resign as chairman and Sir Bill Beaumont appointed in his place on an interim basis. Warren Gatland is staying on as Wales head coach and has been challenged to deliver success in the Six Nations, but what exactly does that look like for a team that didn't win a match in 2024? Bristol win on the road again as they thrash Leicester at Welford Road. Can they go all the way this season, or will they need to tone down their attacking style?

Final episode of 2024! And it's a huge bumper edition to round off the year as Ross and Charlie hear from Coventry Head Coach, Alex Rae then Nottingham Chairman, Alistair Bow.  So much has happened in the game recently, including the RFU pay-row, potential votes of no confidence with intense calls for change at the top of the game.  But don't let that distract you too much from what is a massive week of Championship action, including first vs second as reigning Champions Ealing Trailfinders head to Butts Park Arena.  Strap yourselves in, this week's episode covers each and every detail of the last few weeks. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and The Rugby Pod is bringing you the End of Year Awards & Christmas Special! Jim, Goodey, and Producer Rob look back on the highs, lows, and downright bizarre moments of 2024 with plenty of laughs. From Ireland's epic comeback in South Africa to the RFU's financial skid marks, nothing is off-limits in this festive rugby roundup. Who's the player you'd least want to tackle? Who bagged the Shithouse of the Year award? Plus, we debate the best rigs, breakthrough stars, and even take a look at some utterly bizarre moments—like Leigh Halfpenny doing a haka or Gavin Coombes taking one for the team. Plus the big ones, Top Lad and best coach and player of the year. Grab a mince pie, crack open a beer, and join us for a few laughs as we wrap up 2024 in style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashy critiques his son's performance as one of the three Wise Men in his school's nativity before we turn our attention to another weekend of Champions Cup action. It wasn't without its issues again as a number of clubs heavily rotated their teams, but Northampton went fully loaded to Pretoria to face the Bulls and Tommy Freeman joins us to tell them all about their bonus-point win. Glasgow fell agonisingly short in Toulon and Toulouse ran riot in Exeter with Antoine Dupont getting one try closer to Ashy's record. Away from the Champions Cup, Felix Jones has now officially left his role at the RFU. Can we expect him to pop up on the Lions coaching ticket next summer?

After the second round of action in Europe, Will, Alex and Elgan discuss if the South African teams are a help or hinderance to the competitionStormers head coach John Dobson was on the receiving end of a heavy defeat away at Harlequins, he joins the podcast to explain how he believes South African sides can remain competitive in the competition, and says it's too early to consider removing them.Northampton made it two wins from two in the competition, they defeated the Bulls away from home, and we speak to Alex Coles about the win and if it can be a springboard for success in their Premiership campaign.Plus we get an update on 'bonus gate' with the RFU set to hold a meeting later this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the opening round of the Champions Cup Alfie and Will look back on the action and question whether the fixtures revealed anything they didn't already know about the teams and the competition. They also discuss a disappointing set of results for the English clubs and look ahead to the games this coming weekend. Plus, they have an update on the RFU bonuses 'scandal' and the latest on Coventry wanting to earn promotion to the Premiership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back with a packed episode! Jim and Goodey dissect Ireland's final Autumn Nations match against the Wallabies, Caelan Doris' Lions captaincy credentials, and Schmidt's revivied Wallabies. Stephen Ferris joins to rate Ireland's performances, chat about rising star Sam Prendergast, and debate the Lions back row for 2025. Plus, Champions Cup dark horses, RFU bonuses, and your listeners' questions—Yorkshire puddings, best tours, and pre-Lions selection matches.Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow, what a win! Bonus points, super-dominant forwards and Magic Meg saw us to our first win of the PWR season, and, you guessed it, we're super duper giddy so we have a bumper episode ahead for you. Before we get into a famous win, we chat about the major headlines of Ilona Maher heading to the Bears, Bristol's stunning away win over defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury, Harlequin's continuing good run of form, and yet another rant about the RFU! Hope you enjoy us rambling about our fourth ever win in the top flight! 

Following the news that Bill Sweeney and other RFU executives received hefty bonuses, Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe explain why this has happened when the union posted record losses. Alex reveals the reaction it has provoked from senior England players, RFU employees and the grassroots clubs and why it is another sign that those at the top of the RFU are out of touch. Plus, Alfie chats to the former Ireland international Simon Zebo to preview the start of the Champions Cup and the new women's 15s player of the year Ellie Kildunne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Gareth, and Tom convene for the last time this autumn. Gareth updates us on Wales' situation as the many reviews into various aspects of professional rugby continue. Is the RFU being unfairly scrutinised for revealing record bonuses for its executives as its financial affairs are made public? And with Ireland hosting Australia this weekend, Chris ponders whether the Wallabies have enough left in the tank to pull off a surprise win in Dublin.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's test with Fiji - the debutants, the recalls, the first home starts, and the surfeit of tightheads. Andy Farrell gives his expectations of Sam Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley this week. Jamie Osborne discusses switching between centre and full-back. Jordie Barrett looks set to miss his start date at Leinster, as tributes paid to departing All Blacks Sam Cane and TJ Perenara. Plus, England's RFU's record deficit.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Ireland team news for Saturday's test with Fiji - the debutants, the recalls, the first home starts, and the surfeit of tightheads. Andy Farrell gives his expectations of Sam Prendergast and Ciaran Frawley this week. Jamie Osborne discusses switching between centre and full-back. Jordie Barrett looks set to miss his start date at Leinster, as tributes paid to departing All Blacks Sam Cane and TJ Perenara. Plus, England's RFU's record deficit.

Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by The Telegraph's senior rugby writer Charlie Morgan to look back over the first full weekend of matches of the Northern Spring Autumn Series Tour, with New Zealand, Australia, Argentina, Fiji and South Africa all recording wins in a sweep of southern hemisphere dominance. Of course, that means we probably should brace for some kind of reaction, and in the case of Ireland, England, and Scotland, their supporters are already demanding that. But spare a thought for England coach Steve Borthwick, with the RFU already coming out to publicly back their man. And that always ends well… 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 Make sure you FOLLOW US on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm 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

What is the strategy at the very top of English rugby? Conor O'Shea is Executive Director of Performance Rugby at the RFU, but what does that mean? The former Harlequins and Italy coach joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to answer some big questions. How do we get young players more game time? Who holds him accountable? And do we really think Nick Easter was making notes on his phone?  Get tickets to our first ever live show: https://fkpscorpioent.com/en/events/for-the-love-of-rugby-presents-draft-night Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby

Mike and Elliott seethe over the rank injustice of another RFU ban for a Tigers employee, and struggle to contain themselves at what the apparent standard for "disrespect" is. We also review a comfortable win over Newcastle, asking ourselves how much we can really take from it, before looking ahead to another bruising derby day.

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley. Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy. And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.

Mike rejoins the pod from Australia as he and Elliott spew about a revolting injustice at the hands of the RFU, in the form of a significant ban for Kata. We also pull apart the narrow loss to Bath, ruing what could have been but getting excited about what perhaps is to come against Newcastle next weekend.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of that Emerging Ireland team to face the Pumas tomorrow. We hear from Munster defence coach Denis Leamy, who responds to Donnacha O'Callaghan's assessment that Munster should be embarrassed by their defeat to Zebre. There's injury news from Ulster and from Connacht as well today. Further rule changes could be on the way, if a group of high-profile French referees get their way. And Michael Cheika's in hot water with the RFU.

We're back after the summer break and to kick things off we've got a special interview with the Premiership's big new arrival. Chris and Ashy sit down with the new Leicester boss Michael Cheika to find out how he ended up at Welford Road and what keeps the experienced Aussie motivated as a coach. It's been a tumultuous off-season for Steve Borthwick and the RFU. We react to the news that Aled Walters has joined Ireland and Felix Jones will also leave his role as England defence coach. Plus, Twickenham has a new name and we hear all about Ashy's packed summer trying to keep his kids entertained during the school holidays.

In this episode of 'Lessons I Learned in Law,' host Scott Brown talks with James Stebbing, who has held one of the coolest roles I can think of in law: General Counsel of Six Nations Rugby and the British and Irish Lions!   They discuss James' career journey and how he made plans to land his dream role in Sports Law.  They also discuss his early career shift from potential military service to law, which was spurred by personal circumstances.  His career journey includes roles at prestigious firms and corporations like Harbottle & Lewis, Vodafone, Barclays, and eventually dream roles with the RFU and Six Nations Rugby. There are some fantastic learnings on transitioning between different sectors, such as financial services to sports, and the importance of leveraging your background and enthusiasm in making such moves. James shares some fantastic lessons on importance of setting goals, continuously developing new skills and practically.... maintaining accurate records as a Lawyer!! Not one to be missed!!

I'm delighted to speak with Jonathan Pendlebury this week. Jonathan is the U18 Head Coach and Pathway Development Coach at the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the national governing body for rugby union in England.  Jonathan oversees player development for the U17 and U18 year old (men) in the programmes and pathways of the RFU and the Premiership Rugby (PRL) Regional Academies in England. Jonathan is qualified to RFU Level 4 coaching award. He has experience coaching and working with all age groups and abilities from junior to senior. Prior to his position at the RFU, Jonathan worked at Wasps Rugby and with Yorkshire Carnegie as Academy Manager, building upon the experience he gained as a professional rugby player of ten years, having represented Premiership and Championship clubs until 2012. Jonathan has also completed a BSc (Hon) degree in Sport Coaching with Leeds Beckett, achieving first class honours. He also has a MSc in Sport Coaching.

rWotD Episode 2610: Mike Titcomb Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Wednesday, 26 June 2024 is Mike Titcomb.Michael Herbert Titcomb (23 April 1933 – 2 May 2008) was a rugby union referee. He became the youngest referee to officiate an international game when Wales faced Scotland in 1966.Born Bristol, England Titcomb played rugby for both his school and his university, Bristol University. He only took up refereeing after an eye injury ended his playing career. He officiated his first match in Moseley as the substitute referee when the one originally scheduled failed to show. The RFU were impressed by his performance and Titcomb quickly made it to the international ranks. He officiated five England Trials, three Barbarian fixtures and 26 county matches, including three finals. Several of the matches he refereed are well remembered including when Oxford University beat South Africa 6–3. The most famous moment of his career came in 1968 when he wrongly awarded a drop goal to Gareth Edwards of Wales. With the call it brought the score of the Wales-Ireland international to 6–6. The Irish fans acted with anger to Titcomb's call pelting him with bottles and other missiles as he left the pitch at the end of the game. Titcomb later apologized for his call. Titcomb died of kidney failure on 2 May 2008.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:09 UTC on Wednesday, 26 June 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Mike Titcomb on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Gregory.

Kevin has coached rugby at every age group and every level of the game. He was the first full-time professional Head Coach for the Wales National Rugby Team from 1995-1998, Kevin was also Head of Elite Coach Development at the RFU for nearly 15 years and was responsible for the continuing development of England coaches, Premiership coaches and coaches in the elite academies. After 15 years as Head of Elite Coach Development within the Professional Rugby Department at the Rugby Football Union, Kevin founded Teaching Learning Coaching Ltd, a coaching consultancy to help coaches, leaders and people become the best versions of themselves - and this is why I am excited to have Kevin on the podcast. He has over 40 years experience as a teacher, coach and coach developer, and his perspectives have a lot to offer the high-performance culture. In this episode, you'll hear the wisdom of a man who has spent his life in high-performance sport. To me, he speaks humbly with deep grace and has a vast amount to offer to anyone who supports athletes in elite sport. Talking Points: Retrospective perspective of his career - what he'd do differently The knife edge between people focused & task focused Why the missing point is at the CEO level and it should be the next level of education The importance of being a critical-thinking friend to coaches The importance of knowing what you stand for as a coach How to build trust to be then able to hold the mirror up and give healthy challenge Why there is a dehumanisation of sport that comes from the over focussing on data of sport which defines athletes, players and coaches by numbers If you enjoy this episode please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify platforms, and by doing this you will actively help spread this content to the practitioners who need it. Resources: Men Behind Sport: www.menbehindsport.com Practitioner Needs Analysis Coaching (1-1 & GROUP OPTIONS): Read Full Details Daniel Goleman - Emotional Intelligence Connect with Kevin: LinkedIn

Wherein I get WAY too excited about the incredible action from this weekend, while getting sad that it's almost over! Also, I'm pretty sure I fulfilled my obligation to insert a heaping dollop of silliness, as well. The article about promotion and relegation in the Premiership was here: RFU proposes new play-off structure for Premiership promotion - BBC Sport The article about Croke Park was here: Croke Park: Ireland will not play Test matches at GAA venue - IRFU - BBC Sport 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://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/COMG8392611016 Sound bites commonly used in this show are from the show, “Still Game,” available on Netflix, I highly recommend it. Thanks, cheers and be well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Premiership semi-final week, so to kick things off we have a special episode with the directors of rugby from the four clubs competing for a spot at Twickenham this weekend. Mark McCall, Johann van Graan, Phil Dowson and Alex Sanderson are all together to chat to Chris about the challenges of a season that was delayed by the World Cup and put on hold during the Six Nations. Does a 10-team league work? And are we any closer to achieving promotion and relegation? They also discuss big name players leaving for France and whether the RFU should relax its eligibility rules for overseas players. And with four of the best fly-halves around on show this weekend, each DOR explains why their 10 is the best.

On this instalment of RFU, Nic talks about a terrifying experience while cycling, Ethan shares the good news of ADUs in Arizona and Alex talks up-zoning in Halifax. Email Us -> radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Links:Arizona Casita Bill ADUs: https://tinyurl.com/3urzfwcj Halifax Up-zoning: https://tinyurl.com/yxtyby3t https://thewaroncars.org/ Toronto Police: https://www.instagram.com/p/C7Eebp3uDUC/

This episode delves into the intricate process of creating standout hospitality concepts in a competitive market, emphasizing the importance of human connection in the digital age. The guest, Holly Hallam, Managing Director of Design LSM, shares her unique journey from TV and marketing to redefining the hospitality design experience. Through strategic focus on brand and guest experience, Design LSM collaborates closely with clients like Gaucho and the RFU to innovate and create spaces that foster community and memorable moments. Holly also discusses the significance of leadership balance, empowering teams, and the role of optimism in navigating challenges. Additionally, the discussion touches on the transition of business ownership and the vital role the hospitality industry plays in society, advocating for greater recognition of its value and diverse career opportunities.Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyhallam/https://www.designlsm.com/A big thank you to our sponsor Bizimply who is helping progressive leaders and operators make every shift run like clockwork. Head to our website at www.bizimply.com or email them directly at podcast@bizimply.com.Connect with the podcastJoin the Hospitality Mavericks newsletterTune in via your favourite podcast platform - here More episodes for you to check out here This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacyChartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another day of contract extensions and departures at Leinster. World Rugby is to trial new red card punishments, with three other new laws coming into effect on July 1st. Antoine Frisch must wait a wee while longer to make his debut for France. And Billy Vunipola gets a formal warning from the RFU.

ShownotesNelson Mandela famously said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does”. There are examples the world over whether it is Cricket, Football, Athletics, Tennis ……. It brings together fans and inspires current and future generations. However, like the rest of our society and business racism and exclusion is rife in sports. The good news is that there has been a concerted effort by sportspersons, sports bodies, regulators address systemic issues in the past couple of years. Recently, I had a wonderful opportunity to engage with Jatin Patel, to learn more about what is being done by Rugby England to bring about change. We spoke at length about the four areas of focus including i) embedding inclusion in the life cycle of employees in the org; ii) gameplay; iii) game leadership and iv) fan, followers and partners. A huge and challenging remit by any standards. We spoke about the importance of data for building a business case in organisations; his thoughts on whether DEIB/A is really slowing down/stalling; Social mobility as one of the biggest challenges facing English Rugby; Racism at the institutional level and steps being taken to tackle the behaviour of fans and influencers; Role models; accountability and much more…….Like to learn more, head to the links in the comments

We're honoured for our 170th Episode to be joined by one of the greatest names in the history books of rugby in Lorenzo Bruno Nero Dallaglio, World Cup winner, 7s World Cup winner, World Rugby hall of famer, multi-grandslam winner & British & Irish Lion. Lawrence is in wonderful form as he opens up about his incredible life both on and off the field, from recording backing vocals for Tina Turner to being approached by monks at Ampleforth to captaining Wasps to their greatest ever period to losing the England captaincy over allegations of him being a drug dealer to winning the World Cup in 2003 and partying the nights away in Chinawhites it's all in there. This is a jam packed interview full of incredible stories from off the field, but also Lawrence opens up and shares his frustrations about this current England team, their chances against Ireland this weekend and the RFU and their continued failure and disappointment. --------------- Next week we're in Edinburgh on the 13th March with Big Jim Hamilton and we'd love you to all be there! Get your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rig-biz-live-with-jim-hamilton-edinburgh-tickets-838529623677 Get Involved with The Dallaglio Cycle Slam Here - https://www.dallagliorugbyworks.com/dallaglio-cycle-slam Falcons Stash - https://www.samurai-sports.com/collections/clapham-falcons?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkJGUqumy2znV1QsH4FvNBPW_qIRsrIHBXyEjJs5WY7UOQm2LO92I0MaAtMhEALw_wcB

We're joined by Perpignan winger Ali Crossdale to hear how he's loving life in the south of France, his views on his former teammate Owen Farrell's switch to the Top 14, whether the RFU will change their selection rules, his time having Eddie Jones looking over his shoulder at the dinner table and much more. Plus, we discuss the climax to the Champions Cup pool stage, the flaw in the system that means the Round of 16 contains a number of pool repeats, we round up a whole host of big transfer rumours and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The week in rugby. Prem, Top 14 and building up to the return of the Champions Cup. Also looking at Owen Farrell's decision to step back from international rugby and the RFU financial report. Plus, JB's exploits in Dubai at the Sevens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.