Podcasts about Rugby World Cup

THE KOKO SHOW IS BACK and this week we've brought in some serious front-row firepower, with Springboks legend and two-time Rugby World Cup winner STEVEN KITSHOFF joining the show! The big red unit jumps on the couch with the boys to talk all things Springboks, scrums, World Cups and life after footy — plus, with one of rugby's most famous redheads in the building, there was only one thing to do… THE GREAT KOKO REDHEAD QUIZ! Can Kitshoff prove that gingers really do know more about their own kind?On the rugby front, the boys get stuck into another massive weekend of international footy, starting with the ALL BLACKS taking down the SPRINGBOKS in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. We break down where the Test was won and lost, the standout performances and what it means as these two heavyweight nations continue their epic battle for southern hemisphere supremacy.Across the ditch, the BLACK FERNS got the better of the WALLAROOS, and the lads unpack where Australia fell short and what needs to change as the Wallaroos continue their push to close the gap on their Kiwi rivals.Then we turn our attention to a HUGE challenge for the Wallabies with a FULL ARGENTINA v WALLABIES PREVIEW. We look at the key match-ups, players to watch, where the Wallabies can hurt Los Pumas and exactly what Australia needs to do to get the job done in Argentina.Of course, it wouldn't be KOKO without a little bit of chaos away from the rugby. The boys talk up the upcoming Cape Mentelle Long Lunch, where the wine flows, the stories get longer and the conversation inevitably heads somewhere it probably shouldn't.And finally, with Father's Day just around the corner, Budgy Smuggler presents ‘THE YEAR OF THE TAH' — our very special celebration of dads, Tahs and the magnificent men who proudly pull on a pair of smugglers.So sit back, crack something cold and enjoy another massive episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons — The KOKO Show!GET AROUND IT, KOKO-NUTTERS!CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunchTIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start of the show 00:31 – First thoughts on All Blacks v Boks 02:51 – Introduce Steven Kitshoff 04:25 – Steven's take on Game 1 07:01 – The Springbok bench 08:24 – Steven's take on the All Blacks 09:51 – How would the week look for the Boks? 12:39 – New Zealand are World Number 1 13:24 – What was it like playing with Swoop? 14:33 – Bomb Squad beer 17:17 – Steven after the spine injury 18:00 – The scrum battle in Game 1 19:24 – Go inside a prop's head 21:28 – The Red Head Quiz 27:01 – BENCH, START AND DROP 27:57 – Steven on playing the KOKO guys 28:47 – The atmosphere at Ellis Park 30:10 – Game 2 predictions 32:03 – Black Ferns v Wallaroos 35:55 – Cape Mentelle Long Lunch 41:32 – Argentina v Wallabies preview 48:12 – Predictions 50:40 – Budgy Smuggler Father's Day 55:09 – Close the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Briton Tony Davies has pretty much seen it all when it comes to television sport broadcasting. With over 20 years' experience in broadcast TV as a director, producer and writer, Davies has made a number of documentaries, including the RTS-nominated A Bat and Ball War, and worked on numerous sports events including the FIFA World Cup, Rugby World Cup, Olympic Games, Paralympics, Asian Games, Wimbledon, Open Championship and Tour de France.His broadcast experience opened the door to event management roles, and Davies has worked as Broadcast Venue Manager on the past three Rugby World Cups. He was also the Broadcast Project Manager for the Special Olympics in 2019. During his early years, he worked on the legendary sports magazine show, Trans World Sport and his interviewed some of the biggest names in world sport, including Mike Tyson, Muhammad Ali, Maradona, Pele, a 13-year-old Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Wayne Gretzky, Kip Keino and even Whitney Houston and John Candy.In this episode we talk about how commentators are chosen, the economics of sports broadcasting, how modern technology is changing how we watch sports and what the future holds in the digital age for viewers.Davies lives in Nelson, New Zealand, where he lives with his wife and six (yes, it's not a typo !) children. He enjoys a number of sports including cycling, running, boxing, hunting, fishing and paddling. He is a frequent visitor to the UK, where he still has a base, and to Asia, where he does production work for the BBC.Also, for our Real Science of Sport Members, stick around after the show for some bonus content as we continued our chat with Tony and got even more fascinating insights, including his thoughts on social media influencers as broadcast 'partners', why he doesn't buy into the 'all access' documentaries so frequently made about sports events, and his choice of best documentary ever made. If you're not a member, a small monthly donation gets you that bonus content, ad-free listening, exclusive shows and membership of our Discourse community, of which Tony is a member too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wallabies are WINNERS in the Les Kiss era!This week on The KOKO Show, the boys get stuck into the Wallabies' nail-biting win over the Brave Blossoms in Osaka. In tough conditions — and playing a man down for a quarter of the match — the Wallabies held off Eddie Jones' Japanese side to hand Les Kiss a BIG W in his first game as Wallabies coach.But we're not just talking Aussie rugby! The lads break down the Springboks' close call against Los Pumas, we take a look at the All Blacks' tussle with the Stormers and we hand out the Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character of the Week Award to none other than Les Kiss after his dream start in the top job.And of course, it wouldn't be Kick Offs and Kick Ons without an A-GRADE guest…This week we head across the ditch and welcome All Blacks legend and Rugby World Cup winner ISRAEL DAGG!With Izzy in the house, the boys break down New Zealand's chances against the Springboks in the Greatest Rivalry Series, find out just how bloody hard it is to learn the Haka and reminisce about the time Izzy Dagg helped bring Matt Giteau's glistening Test career to an end.Wallabies' wins. All Blacks v Springboks. World Cup stories. Haka chat. Izzy Dagg taking the piss out of Gits. What more could you want?So sit back, relax and bask in the glorious glow of a Wallabies victory because it's time for an all-new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons!SUBSCRIBE to KOKO and hit the bell so you never miss an episode!#KickOffsAndKickOns #KOKOShow #Wallabies #AllBlacks #Springboks #IsraelDagg #LesKiss #Rugby #RugbyUnionBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Start of the Show 00:46 - Tributes to the Rugby Community 03:27 - Rugby Roundup - WALLABIES V JAPAN - First Take 09:37 - The Wallabies kicking game 11:21 - Japan has some new weapons 13:50 - Game 2 in Townsville 15:33 - The Red Card 17:22 - ARGENTINA V SPRINGBOKS 21:16 - STORMERS V ALL BLACKS 22:44 - Cape Mentelle Uncompromising Character 25:41 - Other Rugby News - Nard and Fanga return for Tahs 27:00 - Cheik to the Tahs? 30:40 - We welcome Izzy Dagg 34:24 - Izzy aging beautifully / Life post footy 39:46 - Ma'a is playing against the All Blacks 44:04 - Learning the Haka 46:57 - The Greatest Rivalry 51:25 - How will the All Blacks go 57:43 - Series prediction & Start, Bench, Drop 01:02:44 - Close the Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks ai slop is served up by DeepSeek v4 Pro. I tried to use Kimi but it got stuck generating the notes. So now you get this. Could be worse. Episode SummaryJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack return for a wide-ranging conversation that spans the turbulent state of Australian politics and the precarious state of global affairs. The episode opens with striking Redbridge polling data suggesting One Nation could pick up as many as 19 seats in the upcoming Victorian state election -- a result that would leave neither major party able to form government in its own right. The Jacks explore the mechanics of minority government, the prospect of a marriage of convenience between the Liberals and One Nation, and whether Labor voters in protest mode could deliver One Nation unexpected inroads into heartland seats.The domestic focus then shifts to the Australian economy. Drawing on former ACTU Secretary Bill Kelty's recent analysis, the hosts dissect a bureaucracy more concerned with treating symptoms than causes, lamenting squandered billions on unused quarantine centres, infrastructure costs among the highest in the world, and a housing crisis driven by a failure to train enough workers. The conversation turns to political courage -- or the lack of it -- comparing today's risk-averse governing class with the Hawke-Keating reform era, when fringe benefits tax was meant to kill the long lunch but somehow did not.A spirited defence of Emerge Australia -- an advocacy group training GPs to diagnose and treat myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome) -- highlights the government's decision to cut a mere $400,000 in funding, a move Jack the Insider brands disgraceful for an organisation serving an estimated 250,000 Australians. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme reform also gets a hearing, with pharmaceutical companies increasingly bypassing Australia for clinical trials.Internationally, the Jacks confront the escalating dangers of the Russia-Ukraine war. With Ukraine making Crimea increasingly uninhabitable and Vladimir Putin backed into a corner, the prospect of an attack on a NATO or NATO-aligned state looms. The conversation covers Russia's cancelled bond sale, the shifting power dynamic between Putin and Xi Jinping, and thousands of Russian passports arriving in Moldova -- a familiar prelude to intervention. On Iran, the hosts reflect on the Trump administration's military strikes, oil climbing past USD 100 a barrel, and the political consequences for the upcoming US midterm elections.The episode closes with sport: the FIFA World Cup (and Argentina's remarkable ability to unify the football world in mutual disdain), the AFL's handling of the Nicky Winmar domestic violence case and questions of consistency, the end of the Bazball era in English Test cricket, a warm tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, and rugby union's new Nations Championship format.Timestamped Highlights(All timestamps adjusted +25 seconds to account for theme music.)00:00:26 -- Introduction and Banter Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack open the show trading observations on air conditioning, long lunches, and the perils of sitting directly beneath the vent.00:01:32 -- One Nation's Victorian Polling Surge Redbridge polling data indicates One Nation could win as many as 19 seats in the Victorian state election. In an 88-seat legislature, that would make a majority for either major party almost impossible.00:02:52 -- Minority Government Mechanics Hong Kong Jack explains the constitutional pathway: if no party wins a majority, the sitting Premier gets the first conversation with the Governor and may be recommissioned to form government.00:04:20 -- A Three-Cornered Contest Jack the Insider argues the Allan government is at the end of the road, but the Liberal alternative inspires little confidence. One Nation may poll well in Labor heartland seats as protest voters look for an outlet that is not the Liberal Party.00:06:33 -- The Polling vs. the Pencil Hong Kong Jack predicts One Nation's polling numbers will soften once voters are alone in the booth with an HB pencil hovering over the ballot paper.00:08:32 -- Commonwealth Games Land in Glasgow The hosts acknowledge the Commonwealth Games have begun -- in Glasgow, not Victoria. The opening ceremony featured King Charles and Queen Camilla emerging from a Doctor Who TARDIS.00:10:50 -- Pauline Hanson and the Tommy Robinson Interview The Jacks dissect Hanson's decision to interview the controversial British figure, with Hong Kong Jack arguing the motivation is straightforward: publicity, good or bad.00:12:12 -- Factions Within One Nation Barnaby Joyce's visible discomfort with the Robinson interview signals internal tensions. Jack the Insider warns One Nation risks veering further towards the "lunar right."00:13:30 -- Two Australias: The Great Dog Divide A detour into the changing culture of pet ownership. Jack the Insider contrasts the utilitarian farm dogs of his Reservoir childhood with the multi-billion-dollar industry of designer dog beds, pushchairs, and booties.00:15:59 -- Bill Kelty's Economic Diagnosis Former ACTU Secretary Bill Kelty delivers a blunt assessment: Australian governments have spent decades treating symptoms rather than causes -- quarantine centres never used, infrastructure costs at world-record levels, a housing crisis born of under-investment in skills.00:17:59 -- The Courage Deficit Hong Kong Jack argues the current government, like its recent predecessors, lacks political boldness. The Prime Minister's Labor conference speech seemed "spooked by One Nation" rather than offering a growth narrative.00:19:22 -- The Keating Comparison Jack the Insider revisits the Hawke-Keating reform era, noting the howls of outrage that greeted early reforms -- including fringe benefits tax, which was meant to "kill lunch" but somehow did not. The difference today: social media amplifies every backlash.00:23:02 -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Funding Cut An urgent segment on the defunding of Emerge Australia, an advocacy group that has trained roughly 10% of the nation's GPs in diagnosing and treating ME/CFS. The cut amounts to approximately $400,000 -- a sum Jack the Insider describes as negligible in public expenditure but catastrophic for the 250,000 Australians living with the condition.00:26:37 -- The PBS and Australia's Clinical Trial Problem Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly bypassing Australia for clinical trials, leaving patients with rare conditions to raise extraordinary sums for overseas treatment. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme's pricing structure may require root-and-branch reform, particularly for newly developed drugs.00:29:50 -- What Should Labor Do About One Nation? Hong Kong Jack's prescription is simple: fix the economy and stop saying silly things. One Nation will wither on the vine if economic growth returns.00:30:17 -- Derryn Hinch: The Human Headline Remembered The former broadcaster, senator, and Justice Party founder has died aged 82. The Jacks reflect on a complicated legacy -- a man who transformed Melbourne talkback radio and tabloid television, was twice married to Jacki Weaver, and whose profound impact on the media is tempered by a deeply troubling intervention in the justice system.00:32:00 -- The Glennon Case: When a Headline Cost Children Their Safety Jack the Insider recounts in detail how Hinch's decision to publicly name convicted paedophile priest Michael Glennon during an active trial led to the suspension of proceedings, an eventual overturned conviction, and a four-year window in which Glennon continued operating camps and abusing children -- as many as 20 additional victims.00:38:14 -- Hinch's Media Legacy Despite the Glennon tragedy, Hong Kong Jack credits Hinch with changing the sound of Melbourne radio. The talkback format he pioneered arguably saved stations like 3AW.00:40:32 -- Ukraine and the Battle for Crimea The Ukrainians cannot hold Crimea, but they are making it unliveable. Water, electricity, and supplies have been cut. Crimeans are fleeing en masse. The Russian Black Sea Fleet has effectively ceased to exist.00:42:13 -- Putin Backed Into a Corner Jack the Insider warns that Vladimir Putin, when cornered, does not act rationally. The spectre of an attack on a NATO country -- perhaps a Baltic state -- or on Moldova is real. Putin cannot sue for peace; it would mean the end of him.00:44:21 -- Russia's Economic Pressure Points Hong Kong Jack notes that Russia cancelled a regular bond sale last week after failing to find buyers. The economic squeeze is mounting. Putin and his deeply unpopular party are now being fused together ahead of elections.00:47:13 -- Russian Passports Arrive in Moldova Thousands of Russian passports have been shipped to Moldova -- the same playbook used in Crimea and eastern Ukraine before intervention.00:49:32 -- Iran, the Houthis, and Oil Above USD 100 US strikes on Iran continue. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have struck oil tankers. The price of crude has pushed past USD 100 a barrel -- a politically dangerous number for Donald Trump four months out from the midterms.00:50:33 -- The Netanyahu Pitch for Regime Change Jack the Insider recounts the scene from Swan and Haberman's book: Benjamin Netanyahu presenting a case for US-Israeli combined bombing to achieve regime change in Iran. Trump was impressed; Marco Rubio and the CIA director were not.00:52:56 -- US Midterms: The Democratic Candidate Problem The Democrats' prospects are muddied by candidate issues including the withdrawal of Graham Plattner over sexual assault allegations and the party's persistent inability to select candidates who genuinely connect with the white working class.00:54:40 -- Tim Waltz, John Kerry, and Authenticity Hong Kong Jack contrasts the Democrats' clumsy attempts to project authenticity -- Tim Waltz hunting, John Kerry windsurfing -- with the reality that Kerry was an ice hockey player who once attended a White House meeting with two black eyes from a congressional game.00:58:19 -- The Sickness in American Democracy Jack the Insider argues the two-party lock on presidential politics -- achieved partly by keeping third-party candidates off ballots in roughly 30 states -- is profoundly undemocratic. With 40% of voters now registering as independents, millions have no candidate who represents them.00:59:43 -- Can Trump Disrupt the Midterms? Hong Kong Jack analyses the constitutional limits on presidential interference in state-run elections. Any attempt to use emergency powers would go straight to court.01:03:43 -- Marine Le Pen: France's Next President? Polling around 67%, Le Pen is the frontrunner for the French presidential election. Her felony conviction for misusing EU funds appears to be no impediment.01:05:09 -- Andy Burnham's Fast Start as UK Prime Minister The new PM has hit the ground running with popular measures: a GBP 2 bus fare cap across England, 20% business rate cuts for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, and the scrapping of VAT on domestic electricity bills.01:07:36 -- Britain's Investment Challenge The biggest test for Burnham will be attracting investment. The UK has 11 million working-age citizens on benefits -- a figure now exceeding tax receipts.01:09:03 -- FIFA World Cup: Argentina Triumphs, Trump Photobombs Argentina are world champions, but not before a petition signed by millions demanded their exclusion from the final. Donald Trump appeared on the podium; the Spanish commemorative photos, the Jacks note, did not include him.01:11:07 -- The Refereeing and the Expansion The officiating was patchy, but the expanded tournament format was vindicated. Seeing Cape Verde, Australia, New Zealand, and Iran compete gave the event a genuinely global feel.01:14:23 -- Nicky Winmar, the AFL Hall of Fame, and Domestic Violence The Jacks grapple with the AFL's removal of Winmar from the Hall of Fame following a domestic violence conviction. Jack the Insider questions the consistency: Wayne Carey and Gary Ablett Sr. remain honoured. Hong Kong Jack suggests a suspension rather than permanent expulsion would have been more appropriate, arguing that football cannot be reserved for choirboys.01:19:06 -- Bazball's End: The McCallum Era Concludes Baz McCallum is out as England's Test coach after 49 Tests: 27 wins, 20 losses. Ten of the first eleven were victories; seven of the last nine were defeats. The hosts debate whether Bazball added to cricket's audience even if it could not sustainably win Test matches.01:23:20 -- Sir Garfield Sobers: The Greatest of All Time A warm tribute to the late West Indian legend. Jack the Insider recalls meeting Sobers at the Hilton in Barbados. Hong Kong Jack shares the story of Sobers -- completely ambidextrous -- playing golf off scratch left-handed and off two right-handed.01:27:53 -- Rugby Union's Nations Championship A new format pits Northern Hemisphere sides against Southern Hemisphere sides, culminating in finals at Twickenham. Hong Kong Jack is sceptical anyone will care which hemisphere wins. The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, however, is selling tickets strongly.01:30:00 -- Sign-Off Jack the Insider thanks listeners and apologises for the previous week's absence due to illness. The hosts promise to return on or around 31 July, though Hong Kong Jack advises against buying "20-year futures in us."Social Media PostsTwitter / XPost 1: One Nation could win up to 19 seats in the Victorian election. On this week's episode, we break down what a three-cornered contest means for the major parties -- and why minority government may be coming to Spring Street. Listen now.Post 2: "Putin, when cornered, does not act rationally." This week we examine the escalating dangers in Ukraine, Russian passports in Moldova, and why oil above USD 100 spells trouble for Trump. New episode of The Two Jacks out now.Post 3: $400,000. That is what it costs to train GPs across Australia to diagnose and treat ME/CFS -- and the government has cut it. We discuss why this quiet defunding of Emerge Australia is a disgrace. Full episode linked.Post 4: Derryn Hinch transformed Australian media. He also, by his own grandstanding, gave a paedophile priest four more years of access to children. This week we examine the complicated legacy of the Human Headline.Post 5: Bazball is dead. Garry Sobers is immortal. Nicky Winmar is out of the Hall of Fame. Our sport segment this week covers the big calls in cricket, AFL, rugby, and a World Cup final that unified the planet -- against Argentina.FacebookThis week on The Two Jacks: Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack navigate a political landscape where the old rules no longer apply.Redbridge polling has One Nation on track to become kingmaker in Victoria. We explore what minority government would actually look like -- and whether Labor can cling to power even if it finishes second.Bill Kelty says Australia's bureaucracy treats symptoms, not causes. We ask: where has political courage gone, and could anyone sell reform the way Keating did?From a USD 400,000 funding cut that will devastate chronic fatigue sufferers, to pharmaceutical companies abandoning Australian clinical trials, to a PBS in need of root-and-branch reform -- the domestic agenda is packed.Internationally, the picture is darker. Putin is cornered in Ukraine. Iran burns. Oil has passed USD 100. And the US midterms are shaping up as a referendum on Trump's foreign policy.Plus: Derryn Hinch's complicated legacy, Argentina's World Cup, Nicky Winmar and the AFL's consistency problem, the death of Bazball, and a toast to Sir Garfield Sobers -- the greatest cricketer who ever lived.Listen wherever you get your podcasts.InstagramCaption for episode artwork: Episode 165 is live. This week: One Nation's Victorian moment, Putin's dangerous corner, the Hinch legacy, and why a $400K funding cut matters more than you think. Link in bio.

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South Africa's Springboks are possibly rugby's greatest ever international team. They've won two Rugby World Cups in a row, are coached by the genius of Rassie Erasmus and have a never-ending conveyor belt of destructive talent. How can they possibly be stopped? Well, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have parked their pink JAECOO on a rugby pitch in Northern England to find out... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel Dagg had everything he'd ever chased - a Rugby World Cup, a young family, the life a kid from a Hawke's Bay state house could only dream of. Then he retired, and the question underneath it all hit at once: “if I'm not an All Black, who am I?”In one of the most open conversations we've had on the show, Israel comes clean on the five years that followed - the addiction, the depression, and the spiral he kept hidden while the world saw a highlight reel.After his mum passed away he hit rock bottom: he left his family, moved to Auckland, and spent a Father's Day alone in an apartment wondering how it got so bad. He's honest about what it cost the people who loved him, and clear that no one could have pulled him out but himself.This is the story of how he did it - how ownership became the first step back, why nearly three years sober is the best decision he's ever made, and how he came to see that the happiness he'd been chasing had been in front of him the whole time.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off a thrilling finish at Royal Birkdale which saw him hoist the Claret Jug, Ryan Fox joins Smylie Kaufman and Charlie Hulme to relive his first major win at the 2026 Open Championship — only the fourth Kiwi to win a major, and the first to bring the Claret Jug home to New Zealand since Bob Charles in 1963. Fox walks through his major championship record-tying 62 on Saturday (and the improbable fairway bunker shot on 18 that capped it off), the driver decision on the 13th that swung his Sunday momentum, an incredible approach at 16, and the nerves he felt reading the winning birdie putt on 18.Plus: A brand new Srixon driver responsible for some of the most clutch shots he hit all week + the Z-STAR ball that gave him an edge over the rest of the field in the windy conditions, his dad Grant Fox's legendary All Blacks career and 1987 Rugby World Cup win, New Zealand's golf course boom, whether a PGA Tour event or Presidents Cup could ever land in New Zealand, and a detour into Fox's Bordeaux-heavy wine cellar.Before all that: the saga of getting the real and replica Claret Jugs through airport security and onto the flight home — including an awkward moment in line next to runner-up Cameron Young.Don't forget to like, comment, subscribe, and follow us on socials @thesmylieshow!Chapters0:00 Intro & Ryan Fox's dad, All Blacks legend Grant Fox2:39 Has life changed since becoming Champion Golfer of the Year?3:39 New Zealand's 4th major champion & ending a 63-year Claret Jug drought4:29 The Claret Jug's wild flight home9:19 Echoes of Hideki Matsuyama's Masters travels10:19 Friday's grind just to make the cut12:12 Saturday's record-tying 6213:14 The bunker shot and putt that closed out the 6218:29 The 13th hole driver gamble and riding the wave of momentum23:24 The approach at 16 and feeling the crowd's energy29:03 Composure and nerves on the 18th green32:45 The backstory on Ryan's putter34:42 No snakes in New Zealand???35:57 The 2014 Muriwai Open and New Zealand's links golf38:00 The 2021 Muriwai win with Steve Williams caddying39:48 Touring New Zealand's booming golf course scene42:50 Could the PGA Tour — or a Presidents Cup — come to New Zealand?46:25 Wine talk: Bordeaux, Hawke's Bay, and the Claret Jug48:23 Sign-off

The B-Side Bois are back, and now on video!In this episode, we discuss how the 2027, 2029, 2031, and 2033 Rugby World Cups could grow rugby in the United States, what USA Rugby must do to attract new fans, and the outlook for the USA Men's and Women's Eagles.We also preview the college rugby season in Iowa, break down the South Carolina coaching situation, discuss Iowa high school girls' 7s, celebrate the Chicago Hounds' MLR Championship, and debate the future of Major League Rugby with laughs a plenty!Plus:

Black Ferns Sevens superstar Jorja Miller joins us fresh off signing a new deal with New Zealand Rugby through 2029!

Ep. 191 : Allez, Gâteau ! France vs Japon / Rugby Nations Championship 2026Fin de tournée pour notre XV de France et comme convenu, pas de surprise : une domination sans partage des Français, jamais menacés, et quelques fulgurances piquantes des Brave Blossoms !Du côté des Bleuets dans le Rugby World Cup U20, malheureusement la loi du plus fort a encore tourné en faveur des Baby Bocks avec leur mêlée de fer et leurs certitudes : les voilà champions du monde mais nos petits jeunes n'ont pas démérité, loin s'en faut !Clap de fin sur cette belle saison pour le Pack de Potes Rugby Podcast, qui reviendra boosté à la rentrée pour filer jusqu'à l'Australie !!Notre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

LAKE TAHOE, CA - The World Rugby Nations Cup is littered with MLR stars, mostly on Team USA. With that, MLR Weekly host Matt McCarthy talked all things Major League Rugby and USA Rugby with American rugby legend, Lou Stanfill (3 Rugby World Cups, San Diego Legion, who "summers in Tahoe"), and rising USAR & MLR Anthem star Julian Roberts. Two completely different players, with a life-long bond.

Ep. 190 : Aussie bien ! XV de France / Nations Championship 2026Après un bon match contre les All Blacks perdu sur le fil et donc une grande frustration, les Français ont remis le bleu de chauffe ce samedi contre l'Australie ! Avec un duo Ntamack Jalibert aligné d'entrée, trois australiens de naissance et un banc des remplaçants supersonique, ils ont infligé un 30/0 retentissant en 2ème mi-temps à des australiens bien loin de leurs heures de gloire.En Géorgie pour la Coupe du Monde U20, les jeunes Bleuets ont fait preuve de courage et de panache et se sont logiquement imposés face à des Baby Blacks de Nouvelle Zélande valeureux mais dépassés par les fulgurances françaises. À venir : une ballade japonaise pour les grands sans autre enjeu que le plaisir et un titre mondial à arracher aux Baby Boks d'afrique du Sud, tombeurs des anglais pour les U20. Faites vos jeux !Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

The first leg of the Nations Championship is nearly done, and the Wallabies find themselves in a bit of a depth crisis. Legendary Australian rugby commentator Greg Clark joins Brett McKay this week to ponder what is suddenly a must-win game for the Wallabies against Italy in Perth this weekend, with the Australians desperate to send out Joe Schmidt with a win. There's also some thoughts on Japan and Fiji's participation in this tournament – Japan have already recorded a win and look to be building experience against the top nations ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup, while Fiji look to be in a really dicey situation after sacking their coach and have now been thumped by England in a seriously worrying performance. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Rugby #NationsChampionship Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby' on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back from holidays and there's plenty to catch up on. Sydney is opening early for the Women's Rugby World Cup, so we find out who you're backing, Tim reveals he's only just discovered the magic of jacuzzis at 44, and Ricki shares the accidental text from her mum that still haunts the family. Plus, callers share the unbelievable stories they swear are true, including a dad's boat sinking because of one tiny bung plug, we hear the most salacious Ricki leak ever, and Greta Thunberg's sister launches a music career with a Whitney Houston cover that has everyone talking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Cup-winning All Black Conrad Smith has returned to New Zealand Rugby (NZR) in a role with the high-performance team. Smith, a veteran of the legendary 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup campaigns, has been appointed as head of men's high performance. He told Piney it's a great opportunity and something he thinks will challenge him. Looking back at the rugby talents of the past, Smith believes New Zealand was producing so many great players because of the great environment that surrounded the sport. He says we wanted to be the greatest of all time, and while he's not suggesting that we're suddenly going to get back to that at the click of the fingers, but it's what you aspire for. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nations Cup began for Canada in Edmonton, as they hosted the first of three opposition. Up first, Spain, where the visitors won in this venue last year. Looking to avenge last year's loss (and sets themselves up for their confrontation at the Men's Rugby World Cup next year,) Canada came out with a full attack, only to be met with a Spanish response. Truly, a dance of rugby under the Edmonton skies...In other news, we have the fixtures for the Pacific Nations Cup, new signings around the world, and Canadian Women becoming champions in the PWR in England, and Elite 1 in France.

How do great leaders build teams to become who they're capable of becoming, and prepare them to handle their emotions when the pressure is highest?Eddie Jones is one of the most accomplished coaches in world rugby. He has led Australia, England, and Japan on the international stage, and guided Japan to one of the greatest upsets in rugby history at the 2015 World Cup. He has built a career on turning teams around, creating pressure, and challenging more from the people he leads. There is a fine line in that work. Too little challenge and we never understand who we can become. Too much and we create the wrong conditions to explore. That line has not always been easy to walk. Eddie's demanding methods have drawn criticism over the years, and his exits from England in 2022 and Australia in 2023 came under intense public scrutiny... a chapter he alludes to here when he describes the mistake of letting the noise come down on top of him.In this conversation with Dr. Michael Gervais, Eddie walks through how he builds team identity, starting with a picture in his head of how a team could play and then closing the gap between that vision and the group in front of him. He explains why he keeps training about 70% successful, so the 30% of failure becomes the learning, and why training should always be harder than the game. He makes the case that immediate, private feedback beats public humiliation every time, and that the best coaches ask far more questions than they answer.Eddie also talks about understanding the individual, why coaching has shifted from team-based to one-on-one, and how a single moment of feeling important from a coach 30 years ago still moves him today. He opens up struggles he has faced with his own emotions, the mistakes he has made, the generation that taught him to never show vulnerability, and why he is still learning to make room for joy. In this conversation, we explore:How great coaches build a team identity and close the gap between vision and realityWhy training should be about 70% successful, so the failures become the learningThe value in training harder than the gameWhy the best coaches ask more questions than they answerHow understanding the individual has become central to modern leadershipWhy you should never assume, and always confirm by knowing the personThe thinking time every leader needsBy the end of the conversation the two land on a question every leader should ask: would you want to be coached by yourself?Links & ResourcesSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XEddie Jones' Books: My Life and Rugby: The Autobiography and Leadership: Lessons from My Life in RugbySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Killannin native Tena Thornton was announced during the week as Ireland seniors vice-captain ahead of the Tag Rugby World Cup which takes place in Australia in October (15th-18th). It will be her third time to represent her country on the Global stage having captained Ireland at the 2023 competition in Limerick, as well as playing in Coffs Harbour in 2018, the same venue for the 2026 event. Tena caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly during the week to look ahead to the event and chat about her Tag rugby career.

As Wales prepare to face Fiji in the Nations Championship, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 Rugby World Cup when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.This podcast was first broadcast in September 2023

Time for NZ Sport History - our chance to look back at the people and the moments that have changed the game. Today we're joined by former All Black lock - the legendary Ian Jones. Ian played 105 games for the All Blacks including 79 tests and three Rugby World Cups. He's also still involved with the team's legacy, now running the official All Blacks experience in Auckland

In this episode of the Women Emerging podcast's Journey to Leadership series, Julia Middleton speaks with former international rugby captain and educator Kelly McCallum about why every journey of leadership is, ultimately, a journey through relationships. Drawing on her experiences in both individual and team sports, Kelly reflects on the different relationships that shape us. Swimming taught her the importance of building a relationship with herself—developing resilience, focus and the confidence to move forward when there is no one else to rely on. Rugby taught her how to navigate relationships with others, balancing trust, communication, teamwork and shared responsibility. Together, Julia and Kelly explore what happens when relationships become difficult. They discuss conflict, boundaries, feedback, knowing when your window of tolerance has closed, and the courage to protect the outcome when relationships are under pressure. They also reflect on an important question: what do we do when a relationship simply cannot be repaired? This conversation offers practical insights into self-awareness, teamwork, emotional regulation, conflict, resilience and the relationships that shape the way we lead. Whether you're leading a team, navigating difficult conversations or strengthening your relationship with yourself, this episode explores why relationships remain at the heart of every leadership journey. About the Guest :Kelly McCallum is a leadership expert, educator, and former elite athlete. Currently pursuing a PhD at Auckland University of Technology, her research focuses on emotional intelligence in sports leadership. A two-time Rugby World Cup player for Canada and the first female rugby inductee into the British Columbia Sports Hall of Fame, Kelly brings a wealth of experience in high-performance environments. She is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator, specializing in emotional intelligence and leadership development.

Ben Volavola has one of the most unique careers in world rugby. Across a 13-year professional journey, he's played for the Waratahs, Crusaders, North Harbour, Canterbury, Rebels, Racing 92, Bordeaux, Perpignan, Agen, Leicester Tigers, Queensland Reds and now returns home to join the Fijian Drua.A two-time Rugby World Cup representative and one of Fiji's most experienced first fives, Ben has experienced the highs of winning Super Rugby and the lows of missing a Rugby World Cup squad. Throughout it all, he's built a reputation as one of rugby's ultimate professionals and a respected teammate wherever he's played.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Why rugby was the only plan he ever had growing up- The decision to represent Fiji after coming through the Australian pathway- What he learned from the Crusaders culture and why the best cultures win championships- The heartbreak of missing Fiji's 2023 Rugby World Cup squad and how he found motivation again- Playing alongside stars like Israel Folau & Richie Mo'unga- Why he's returning home to join the Fijian Drua and help build the future of Fijian rugby- The lessons he's taken from playing professionally across Australia, New Zealand, France and EnglandBen has experienced almost every corner of professional rugby, but what stood out most was his humility, gratitude and perspective. This is a fascinating conversation about resilience, culture, leadership and what it really takes to build a long career in professional sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 189 : 2 x 4 : Toulouse et Bordeaux Règnent !Week-end de finales nationales pour le fleuron du rugby féminin et masculin.Toulouse et Montpellier ont ouvert le bal au Stade de France dans une ambiance électrique et orageuse. Les Toulousains ont sorti une 1ère mi-temps en totale maîtrise dans un stade rouge et noir en ébullition devant les fulgurances de Mauvaka. Avant de se faire très peur en 2ème…Biarritz était le temps d'un dimanche soir la capitale du rugby féminin pour une affiche de rêve : les Bordelaises triples tenantes du titre contre les Auvergnates de Clermont, 1ères au classement et deux fois gagnantes sur les oppositions de la saison.Finalement, pas de nouveau gagnant.e mais bel et bien une double suprématie confirmée de la Garonne sur le reste du monde !N'oubliez pas c'est le Week-End WateRugby à Toulouse ce week-end !Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

This weeks AI slop is brought to you by GLM 5.1 - a weird model I have never heard of before. Funnily enough, it kinda all sounds the same at this point. Still, half decent job I think. Episode 162 covers a sweeping range of domestic and international news. The budget has cleared the Senate with Greens amendments on NDIS oversight and the blocking of superannuation for housing purchases, while the opposition fumbles its response. Property markets are feeling the chill, with auction clearance rates down and investors spooked by negative gearing changes. In the UK, Keir Starmer has resigned after a failed premiership -- described by one BBC journalist as someone utterly disinterested in the basic skills of leadership -- and Andy Burnham looks set to take over, with market jitters already building around the prospect of Ed Miliband as Chancellor. The Iran memorandum of understanding gets a sceptical examination: it is little more than an agreement to talk, bought by a Trump administration desperate for a pre-midterm win. Meanwhile, US missile stockpiles are running critically low, with an $80 billion replenishment request and a $1.5 trillion total defence budget underscoring the cost of recent conflicts. Back home, One Nation's push for a "monoculture" and forced property sales for permanent residents gets a thorough dismantling, and the global football World Cup, Carlton's AFL resurgence, and England's cricketing woes round out the show.00:25 - Welcome and episode introduction; Hong Kong Jack checks in from a sweltering Hong Kong, discussing the annual exodus of expats on business-class contracts.01:50 - Ukraine's stunning military comeback: a single bridge now links Russia to Crimea, with the rest of claimed territory back in Ukrainian hands.02:38 - The budget passes the Senate. Greens wring concessions on NDIS oversight and block the use of superannuation for housing, but Hong Kong Jack notes the Greens have only agreed to extend the committee talking about the NDIS, not to the measures themselves.04:26 - The opposition's disastrous budget response. Dennis Shanahan's brutal assessment: Angus Taylor was handed a penalty shot with a prone goalkeeper and still missed. Toxic taxes, dangerous deals -- the alliteration that murdered a political attack.07:00 - Tax reform legislation passes the House: the 250 Working Australians Tax Offset, staged tax cuts, and early moves on CGT and negative gearing. But certainty is in short supply -- investors and superannuants are left wondering what the final rules will actually look like.08:31 - Two core failures of the budget: it does almost nothing for growth, and the consequences were not properly thought through.10:01 - Fuel excise suspension: a temporary reprieve, but as electric vehicles soak up 20% of the market and pay zero road tax, a new user-pays model is inevitable. Logbooks, GPS tracking, or something uglier?13:26 - Budget benefits feel distant to renters and the young, while the property market cools. Auction clearance rates have dropped to roughly 50%.16:58 - Negative gearing changes from July 2027: anecdotal evidence suggests investors are already looking to offload. The Treasury forecasts around 2% growth in residential property, but Hong Kong Jack argues a 5-10% drop is politically survivable for most homeowners.18:27 - Teaser for next episode: US congressional stock-picking, Trump and Putin, and broader corruption in public office.18:45 - UK politics. Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister -- the seventh PM in ten years. A devastating BBC assessment: "In all my years covering politics, I have never met anyone so lacking in an interest in the skills a leader needs."20:50 - Starmer's fatal flaw: like Kevin Rudd, he governed without the permission of his parliamentary party. He was dismissive of the collegiality Westminster democracy demands.22:57 - Starmer did not go to the palace -- he phoned in his resignation. Hong Kong Jack notes the contrast with Boris Johnson and Liz Truss making the journey to Balmoral.24:12 - Andy Burnham looks certain to become PM, with rivals bought off with portfolios. But if Ed Miliband is appointed Chancellor, bond markets could punish the UK hard.26:00 - UK gilt yields at 6%. The debt interest bill is enormous, and Burnham has not put forward a single policy for reducing government spending or creating growth.26:35 - Burnham's policies: incremental re-nationalisation of railways, and nationalising water services -- requiring massive compensation payments. Not one word on spending reduction.28:59 - Brexit has not delivered. The "Singapore of Europe" model that could have worked was never pursued. Instead, it has destabilised the UK politically and socially.32:06 - The political class resisted what voters wanted on Brexit. That disconnect with the electorate has still not been healed -- the rise of Reform is the evidence.33:47 - Burnham says this is Labour's last chance. Jack the Insider sees potential party fracture; Hong Kong Jack is not convinced it is the death of Labour.38:12 - Did Russia influence Brexit? Jack the Insider argues foreign interference at least played a role; Hong Kong Jack insists it was a genuine grassroots movement.38:56 - Grassroots movements are easily astroturfed. "You can take it to the bank that Putin is having a good old giggle about Brexit."40:50 - Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran threatened closure but CENTCOM reports the waterway remains open, albeit not operating normally.42:10 - The Iran MOU gives Trump the political fix he needs before midterms. Approval ratings have cratered to 30%.43:32 - The MOU is merely an agreement to sit down and talk. Nothing in it is guaranteed to appear in a final deal.44:49 - US missile stockpiles: Pete Hegseth requests $80 billion just to replenish. The US fired 130-250 SM-3 interceptors at $28.7 million each, up to 290 THAAD interceptors at $15.5 million each, and over 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles.47:58 - The conflict cost $29 billion in direct expenditures, exposing massive supply chain bottlenecks. The Trump administration now requests a staggering $1.5 trillion total defence budget for FY2027.49:12 - Military innovation Supercharges after conflict: drones, shoulder-fired interceptors, and cheaper alternatives to expensive missile defence systems.50:51 - Spending 3% of GDP on defence is fine in principle, but Australia has wasted enormous sums over decades. The money must be spent better.52:54 - Monoculture. Following Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech, a deep dive into what "monoculture" actually means -- and whether it means anything at all.54:42 - Denmark's integration model: language tests, employment self-sufficiency periods, civic knowledge programs. Denmark insists migrants become Danish before gaining permanent status.55:41 - Europe's weakness: no pathway to become truly French or German. Turkish guest workers from the 1950s remain Turkish guest workers. Australia's approach has been different.56:32 - One Nation's policy would create tiers of Australians. The proposal to force permanent residents to sell their homes is legally questionable and politically volatile.59:04 - Can the High Court block forced property sales? Hong Kong Jack thinks it probably would not intervene. Jack the Insider sees ugliness: bailiffs at doors, fire sales of homes.01:01:35 - The distinction between permanent residents and citizens: most PR holders see it as a stepping stone to citizenship, but 5-6 year citizenship processing backlogs trap people in between.01:04:06 - Foreign Investment Review Board restrictions already limit student visa holders to properties capped at roughly $1-1.5 million, with mandatory sale within three years of departure.01:07:26 - The monoculture idea cannot work. You cannot have immigration and monoculture simultaneously.01:08:14 - Australian multiculturalism is fundamentally different to the European model that Merkel, Cameron, and Sarkozy all declared a failure in 2015.01:08:57 - One Nation's rise warrants closer examination of where the money and promotion are coming from. Teased for next episode.01:10:45 - Barbecue culture: the undeniable truth that four pints while barbecuing is perfectly acceptable, and Australian outdoor kitchens have reversed the old pattern -- cooking outside, bathroom inside.01:13:46 - FIFA World Cup. Australia's T20 series win over Bangladesh passes almost unnoticed.01:15:12 - 40,000 Colombians in Australia celebrating their team. The ABC tracks down Cape Verde's diaspora -- 20 people in Australia -- including a centre-back who got his international call-up via LinkedIn.01:16:36 - Australia vs Paraguay: a win guarantees progression. The entire nation may stop working at 1:30pm.01:18:27 - A blunt assessment of Australia's performance against the USA: 65% possession for the opposition, very shaky with the ball.01:18:47 - Netherlands looking the strongest at the tournament. Brazil, Switzerland, Norway, and Argentina all impressing.01:20:32 - Erling Haaland's charming post-match interview: "We have France next and they'll probably beat us, but then they'll probably go all the way and win the World Cup."01:22:39 - Rugby Union: is the death of Australian rugby overstated? Ticket sales for the Rugby World Cup are booming at 650,000, but Super Rugby is in decline and may not survive in its current format.01:24:39 - Anti-siphoning laws and the shifting broadcast landscape as telcos muscle into sports rights.01:26:06 - Carlton's extraordinary AFL season: won one, lost eight, sacked the coach, won five straight under an interim. Six players aged 21 or younger, two of them 18. Patrick Cripps is rattling up Brownlow votes.01:27:22 - Harry Dean should win the Rising Star. The forward line works without a monster key forward.01:30:06 - Wade Dirk, the rookie from Darwin, holds Jesse Hogan to one goal while getting 20 touches himself.01:30:52 - Fremantle look the best side in the competition. Buddy Franklin still tips Brisbane.01:31:58 - Collingwood: marking time. The senior champions are still carrying the side while the next generation struggles.01:33:14 - Ben Stokes recalled to the England cricket side -- essentially picked because he is captain. England thrashed by 253 runs by New Zealand at the Oval.01:35:22 - Gideon Ha's devastating summary of England's Oval test: "England hit bottom, keep digging. Five changes, two blokes unavailable because they were on the piss, one bloke out because his wife was pregnant, old stager as emergency captain, no spinner, a backstop as keeper, and four number 11s."01:36:26 - If England lose at Trent Bridge next week, there will be hell to pay. An Ashes tour looms next year.

Ep. 188 : Paris Perdu, le Sud Capitale -demi-finales du TOP 14Avec un Stade Toulousain des très grands jours, Ugo Mola a démontré que ses joueurs n'étaient pas dans la déroute annoncée. Willis magistral, Dupont, définitivement Ministre de l'Intérieur, le Racing a payé cash son incapacité à trouver des solutions, submergé par l'armada rouge et noire. Les franciliens s'arrêtent en demi, rejoints par les Stadistes Parisiens qui avaient visiblement laissé plus de plumes qu'on ne le pensait contre La Rochelle.Cela nous laisse Montpellier pour affronter Toulouse en finale.Côté Élite 1, Bordeaux a crucifié Toulouse en toute fin de partie et défendra son titre pour la 4e fois consécutive. Clermont a confirmé sa place de leader du championnat en s'octroyant l'autre place en finale, au détriment d'une équipe de Blagnac bien valeureuse mais impuissante face aux Auvergnates.Bonne écoute!Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Today, we're joined by Holly Wood, Rugby World Cup 2025 match official and referee across the men's and women's leagues here in England.This weekend (28 June 2026), she will referee the PWR Final between Saracens Women and Trailfinders Women - just 10 weeks or so post-partum.In this episode, recorded just days before baby #2 joined the world, we chat about her elite performance background, her route into refereeing, her first pregnancy journey and the legacy from that process for other female referees around the country.We also chat about an initiative she has spearheaded attracting new referees from the elite female playing community.Resources mentioned:RFU Match Official Maternity guidanceHigh Performance Referee Scholarship with PWRIf you have any comments about this episode, or suggestions for future shows, then drop me a line at ref@rugbyreferee.net!You can follow us here:Twitter: RugbyRefereenetInstagram: RugbyRefereenetFacebook: Page: RugbyReferee.netFacebook Group: RugbyReferee.net CommunityOr you can connect with Keith personally on Twitter or LinkedIn

A rugby World Cup winner walks into a room full of people who defend networks for a living. Maggie Alphonsi joins me to talk about breaking barriers, leading with your strengths, and what changed the day athletes stopped waiting for the back page and started telling their own stories.

Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world.This week, Fionn joined Ciara and Shane to give the ultimate guide to the Rugby World Cup in Australia!

Liam Squire was one of the most feared players in world rugby, he had an incredible ability to throw his body into contact with zero thought of self preservation. While that approach helped Liam Squire the player, it's taken a serious toll on the body of Liam Squire the man. He's had an endless amount of injuries throughout his career and is now left with serious hip pain, shoulder pain and knee pain as he moves into the next chapter of his life.In this Fan Favourite episode of What a Lad, Liam opens up about the full journey through rugby and life. From growing up in Tokoroa and finding his way into professional rugby, to becoming an All Black, dealing with injuries, stepping away from the 2019 Rugby World Cup and ultimately being forced into retirement.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…How quickly his rise from provincial rugby to becoming an All BlackDealing with the fame of becoming an All BlackWinning a Super Rugby title with the Highlanders and the culture that made that team specialWhy he never felt completely comfortable in the All Blacks environmentThe pressure and scrutiny leading into the 2019 Rugby World CupHis battles with injury and the mental toll of spending so much time on the sidelinesBeing told by a surgeon that if he wanted quality of life later on, it was time to retireHow he has adjusted to life after rugby and what retirement has really been likeThis episode was recorded back in 2021 but this conversation shows a side of him that most people have never seen. Honest, reflective and incredibly open, this is a fascinating insight into the highs and lows of professional rugby and the price that can come with giving everything to the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep. 187 : Carre d'As, Stade Francais et Racing 92 passent en demi-finale du TOP 14Point d'étape vers le titre suprême pour le rugby français après une saison incroyable dans le "meilleur championnat du monde", le Top 14. Le fameux "bout de bois", le Boucler de Brennus, reviendra au plus opiniâtre, au plus talentueux, au plus fou parmi 4 prétendants qui ont très fière allure !Le Stade Toulousain du haut de sa première place et de son palmarès inégalé, fait figure d'épouvantail, mais attention à ce Racing92 qui n'a rien a perdre et finit la saison en boulet de canon. Apres leur victoire à Pau, ils seront très dangereux et pourraient créer une surprise de taille.Montpellier de son côté, club quelque peu mal aimé dans le rugby français, a passé une bonne partie de la saison à concasser ses adversaires avec un paquet d'avants redoutable, mais il y aura fort à faire pour dévier le Stade Français de sa trajectoire vers le stade de France. Les soldats rose ont surclassé une équipe du Stade Rochellais qui est clairement passée à côté de son barrage et s'engage inexorablement dans une fin de cycle.Un peu de Pro D2 avec le titre et la montée de Vannes ainsi que le maintien de Perpignan, et quelques mots sur l'Elite féminine bien sûr !Et voici donc le menu du jour! Très bon mercredi avec le Pack !!Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

For the week of the Prem Final we have reunited Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson an iconic Northampton half-back partnership, immortalised on the computer game Jonah Lomu Rugby. Joining Payno, they preview the Prem Final, debate whether Fin Smith is ready to make the England No.10 shirt his own, and relive the 2003 Rugby World Cup, including the call that set up Jonny Wilkinson's famous drop goal. 00:00

Stef and Daneel Steinmann couldn't buy the vintage Springbok jerseys they kept seeing around Stellenbosch in 2019, a Rugby World Cup year when green and gold were everywhere, so after roughly 100 emails they found a supplier and started their own brand, Old School SA. Six years on, Old School holds official partnerships and licences with the Springboks, Orlando Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs, Manchester City and the NBA, and operates branded stores across the country. With Bafana Bafana back at the Football World Cup for the first time in 16 years, Old School is now the official supporters' brand, and their Bafana kit has become so popular that, as Stef Steinmann puts it, “people are sleeping in their jerseys.” In an interview with BizNews, he reflects on their journey and the brother dynamic, how Daneel knocks on doors “making promises” while Stef makes sure those promises are kept, a balance that works. Daneel is already on the ground with Bafana Bafana in Mexico, where they played their first match, while Stef, delayed by a visa issue, is holding the fort in South Africa. What does he attribute their meteoric success to? Uniting people behind the teams they love, because people tend to remember who they were with during the big sporting moments more than the match itself. - Linda van Tilburg

John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick sports editor, about Tony Brown's confirmed move to the All Blacks after the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the impact he has had on the Springboks, and Rassie Erasmus' efforts to build depth through the inclusion of a large group of emerging players. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Brown is set trade the bottle green and gold of the Springboks for the much more familiar black of home. The current South Africa attack coach has signed on as an All Blacks assistant coach for the two years after the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks will still face Brown as South Africa's current attack coach during the Greatest Rivalry tour this year, and in a likely World Cup quarterfinal next year if both teams win their pool. Former Highlander and Māori All Black Joey Wheeler told Heather du Plessis-Allan that bringing, arguably, one of our most innovative and creative coaches back into New Zealand rugby is a master stroke by NZR. He says regardless of who the head coach will be following the Rugby World Cup, knowing Brown, he'll be able to work with anyone. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kieran Read is one of the greatest All Blacks of the professional era. A two-time Rugby World Cup winner, four-time Super Rugby champion and former All Blacks captain, Kieran built a career defined by consistency, leadership and an incredible work ethic.From a typical Kiwi childhood in Papakura, to representing Counties in both rugby and cricket, Kieran's path to the top wasn't as straightforward as many would think. He wasn't a player who came through every representative system, and by his own admission was a shy kid who often kept to himself. Yet through hard work, resilience and a constant desire to improve, he became one of the most respected leaders New Zealand rugby has ever produced.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…* Why cricket was arguably his best sport growing up and how close he came to pursuing it professionally* The moment rugby went from being something he loved to something he wanted to chase seriously* Making New Zealand Secondary Schools despite not being part of the traditional rugby pathway* Playing 49 consecutive games at the start of his Crusaders career* Becoming Canterbury captain at just 22 years old* His memories of winning Rugby World Cups in 2011 and 2015* Taking over from Richie McCaw as All Blacks captain and learning to lead in his own way* The sacrifices that come with professional rugby and being away from family for long periods* The leadership lessons he's taken from rugby into business and life after retirementKieran is one of those rare people whose achievements speak for themselves, yet remains incredibly humble. This episode is packed with stories from one of rugby's greatest careers, along with plenty of lessons on leadership, resilience and personal growth.Let us know what you thought of this episode in the comments

Ep. 186 : Bordeaux - Back 2 Back - EPCR + TOP 14Back to Back ! C'est le mot à la mode dans le sport français et sans enlever de mérite aux joueurs du PSG, c'est bien l'UBB qui a créé l'exploit en premier! Dans une finale EPCR Champions Cup à sens unique, les bordelais ont littéralement surclassé des irlandais du Leinster réduits au rang de sparring partners qui n'ont pu que constater les dégâts et la supériorité des champions d'Europe en titre. Chapeau aux bordelais !Le plus fou est que cette même équipe UBB n'est pas assurée de figurer dans les 6 qualifiés du top 14 ! Il leur faudra pour cela battre Clermont qui a subi la loi du Racing 92 : lequel a aussi son destin entre les mains mais doit pour cela battre Toulouse … sans quoi La Rochelle pourrait rafler la mise. Une seule certitude : ce sera chaud !Quelques mots sur Wemby et les San Antonio Spurs qui défieront les Knicks en finale NBA et bien sûr un rapide passage par la terre d'un Roland Garros plus ouvert que jamais !Vous allez faire avec nous le tour de la planète ovale et un peu plus que ça… Bon mercredi avec le pack !Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Hosts Dallen Stanford & Robin MacDowell are joined by current USA Women's 15s Head Coach Jack Hanratty for #RugbyHive Episode 38.Originally from Skerries, County Dublin, Hanratty has rapidly become one of the most respected young coaches in world rugby. His coaching journey began with Leinster Rugby before moving into the Rugby Canada pathway, where he climbed from age-grade rugby into senior international coaching. Hanratty first made waves on the international stage with Canada Women's Rugby, serving as assistant coach during the 2022 Rugby World Cup before taking charge of Canada Women's Sevens. Under his leadership, Canada became one of the most exciting and dangerous teams on the HSBC SVNS circuit, highlighted by a silver medal performance at the Paris Olympics in 2024. Now leading the USA Women's Eagles program, Hanratty has relocated to the United States to guide the team into an exciting new era ahead of Rugby World Cup 2029 and the massive opportunity of Rugby World Cup 2033 on American soil. In this episode, we dive deep into Jack's coaching philosophy, his upbringing in Ireland, and the influences that shaped his approach to leadership and high performance. We unpack Canada's remarkable run to Olympic silver in Paris, including the incredible comeback victory over Australia in the semifinals, and what it takes to build belief within an elite environment. We also discuss the future of USA Women's Rugby, talent identification across North America, the balance between 7s and 15s development, and why women's rugby is entering a golden era globally. Hanratty also shares insights into athlete management, pressure moments at the Olympics, and what success could look like for the Eagles over the next four-year cycle.We hope you enjoy this episode with one of the brightest coaching minds in international rugby — a coach already shaping the future of the women's game across two nations.The Rugby Hive Podcast is brought to you by: The Rugby Broadcast Academy⁠, MacDowell Rugby⁠, Tsunami Sport⁠, Gilbert Rugby Canada, Biltong Canada⁠ & RugbyCoffee⁠.Pick up your sensational merchandise from our online store

#springboks #greatestrivalry #rugby #jordanbuhrs #storytimepodcastIn this week's episode of Storytime, Joshua sits down with rugby content creator and analyst Jordan Buhrs for a massive conversation around the current state of rugby and digital media in South Africa.The boys unpack the latest South Africa national rugby union team alignment camp, the upcoming Test series, and the excitement building around the next Rugby World Cup cycle. They discuss the rise of England star Henry Pollock, the direction of the England national rugby union team, and what makes rugby such a powerful force in uniting South Africans.Joshua and Jordan also break down the latest United Rugby Championship results, bold URC predictions, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Greatest Rivalry clashes as New Zealand national rugby union team prepare to tour South Africa.Beyond rugby, the conversation shifts into content creation in South Africa — discussing the future of creator collaboration, building audiences locally, and why South African creators need to work together to grow the country's digital reach globally.

For 20 years, Darren Shand was the most powerful person in All Blacks rugby that nobody knew about.As Team Manager across four Rugby World Cups - including the back-to-back title wins of 2011 and 2015 - Shand sat above the coaches, managed the operation, and helped build the cultural architecture of the most successful international rugby team in history.He worked alongside Sir Graham Henry, Sir Steve Hansen, Sir Wayne Smith, Richie McCaw, Dan Carter, and some of the greatest players to ever pull on the black jersey.He talks about the 2004 wake-up call that forced the entire culture to change. The private battles with depression. The end of his marriage. The moment a former Crusaders teammate came to his house to tell him he was fired.He shares stories that have never been made public - including a stunning incident before the 2015 Rugby World Cup final that nearly ended his campaign entirely. And he gives his most honest assessment yet of what happened to the All Blacks after he left - and why Ian Foster never really had a chance.Between Two Beers is proudly brought to you by One New Zealand. We believe that One NZ connects New Zealand, while Between Two Beers connects New Zealanders. And together, we are NZ's most trusted connection platform.Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers Clothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gareth and Mash kick off Friday with a rant about people who feel the need to be loud all the time… especially in places like the gym bathroom. That spirals into a debate about the absolute worst places to take a phone call — and yes, the gym remains high on the list. Ben joins the show fresh off his club's Premier League title win, bringing all the humility you'd expect. The guys also unpack China cars and ask the important question: are they actually any better than the stuff you'd find on Temu? Later, Rory Phelan from Tourvest Destination Management joins the show for a must-listen chat for sports fans, breaking down the incredible Rugby World Cup travel experiences available as the Springboks chase an historic three-peat. Plus, Jonathan Fine returns to discuss the FMAS Summit and how crypto is beginning to reshape industries across the globe.

In November 2024 Harshita Brella's body was found in the boot of a car in Ilford, East London, approximately 100 miles away from where she lived in Corby, Northamptonshire. Now her family have arrived in the UK to appeal for renewed action by police in the stalled investigation into her death; bringing the alleged murderer to justice. Nuala McGovern is joined by Harshita's sister Sonia Dabas and Poonam Joshi, founder of Indian Ladies UK who support Indian victims of domestic abuse.The England Rugby team now has 38 straight victories, 8 Six Nations titles, the Rugby World Cup title and a world number one ranking after their latest victory in the Six Nations yesterday. The BBC pundit Ruby Tui said they may just be the best team ever, in any sport. But is their dominance hurting the game at large? Nuala is joined by Katy Daley-McLean, who was captain of the England team when they won the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup.Folk and classical singer-songwriter Olivia Chaney has collaborated with some of the biggest names in folk music, including Shirley Collins and Richard Thompson, and her The Queen of Hearts collaborative album with the Decemberists was Grammy nominated. She discusses her current album and how it felt to have her music included in the box office hit film Wuthering Heights.Vocal Break: On Women, Music and Power is the title of the new book from Lauren Elkin. For millennia women singing were cast as sirens: mythical creatures who lured sailors to their death. But in this part memoir, part feminist manifesto, Lauren Elkin explores how women from Cyndi Lauper to feminist punk rockstar Kathleen Hanna to Beyonce have used their voices as women to defy convention, genre, capitalism, racism and sexism.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

Ep. 185 : La même chanson. France vs Angleterre - 6 Nations Femmes 2026En dépit d'une belle énergie et de vraies promesses, les Bleues ont a nouveau subi la loi des anglaises qui ont profité des approximations françaises pour planter de cruelles banderilles dans les espoirs tricolores. Avec 9 victoires lors des dix dernières éditions, les championnes du monde impriment décidément leur marque sur le rugby féminin et le 6 nations avec ce Grand Slam !Côté Top 14, le suspense est total pour entrer dans les top six ! l'UBB, Clermont, le Racing 92 et La Rochelle sont désormais dans un mouchoir de poche et vont s'affronter dans ce qui s'apparente à des matches de phases finales avant les phases finales : on en salive d'avance !Bonne écoute et bon mercredi avec le pack !Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/l-annee-sobreNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu RodierArt grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

It was a huge weekend in the race for the Prem play-offs as the top two both lost. Ashy, Danny and Chris dive into Leicester's massive derby win over Northampton and discuss the electric atmosphere at Welford Road, the Tigers pack and if Henry Pollock needs to shake the pantomime villain image. Bath missed the change to go top after Exeter put them to the sword with an impressive second half display at Sandy Park. Are the Prem champions starting to run out of steam? Noah Caluori makes his pod debut fresh from an impressive Saracens win at Ashton Gate. He chats to us about his stunning breakthrough season and his ambitions with England ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We also dissect the RFU's statement following the review into England's Six Nations campaign. Why was the review so vague? Do fans deserve more transparency from the RFU? And what can we expect from Steve Borthwick's side moving forward?

Our great coach on this episode is Mike Cron. Mike Cron was a coach with the New Zealand All Blacks for 2017 Games. This includes a stretch where they won 2 Rugby World Cups. He was also part of the team that led the NZ Women's team to the world cup in 2022. In addition he has worked with the Welsh and Japanese teams and is presently coaching the Australian Wallabies alongside Joe Scmidt.1. Where am I being “firm” when I actually need to adapt—and what feedback would I need to hear (and accept) to make that change?2. When I lead or coach, do I rely more on a script or on observation—and what would improve if I became more comfortable with silence and listening?3. In my team (or work group), where might social loafing be showing up subtly, and what specific commitment can I make so that “it will not be me”?If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at paul@thegreatcoachespodcast.com and if you would like to receive our newsletter with 5 ideas to help you improve your leadership, then sign up at: https://thegreatcoaches.beehiiv.com/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Thorn is one of the most unique athletes to ever come out of New Zealand. A cross-code legend known for his physicality, discipline and longevity, Thorn built an incredible career winning amore variety of titles than anyone to have played the game.In this episode of What a Lad, Thorny opens up about his full journey through rugby league and union. From dominating in the NRL as a teenager, to making the bold decision to switch codes and start again, and everything it took to become one of the most respected forwards in world rugby.Some parts that stood out for me in this episode were…- Reflecting on previous stories that had been told on the podcast about him before- The moment his mindset changed and he was a whole different beast- How he dealt with what came with being an NRL star as a teenager- Making the call to leave rugby league at his peak and sacrifice his prime years to learn rugby union- Being told he was hurting the team and how he dealt with that pressure- The mindset behind his training and pushing himself when no one else was watching- The pressure of playing for the All Blacks and what it really means to represent New Zealand- Winning the Rugby World Cup and how it felt in the moment- His journey into head coaching at the Reds and the pressure involved with that- His reflections on his career and the standards he held himself to throughoutAnd heaps more!This episode is full of honesty, perspective and a real look into what it actually takes to reinvent yourself at the highest level. Thorny is one of the toughest and most respected players to do it, and this one gives a proper insight into how he became that guy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlie Jacobi represented Team USA in two Rugby World Cups.But no one prepared her for what came after.This is a raw conversation about identity, ego, grief, ambition, and rebuilding from scratch.In this episode, we cover:The identity crisis that hits when you retire from elite sportWhy external validation is addictiveThe ego side of high performance (that nobody admits)Transitioning from player to coachMoving continents immediately after retiringLosing both parents while chasing a World CupWhy most people don't actually want their goalsThe mindset required to go from 126kg to World Cup athleteWomen in sport and the confidence gap“Don't give anyone a reason to tell you no”If you've ever tied your worth to what you do — this one will hit.

Gurthro Steenkamp won a Rugby World Cup. He coached at the highest level in European rugby. He had every reason to stay in that world.Then his daughter asked him why she could never see him like the other children saw their dads.That broke him.In this episode of Screw It Just DO It, Coach G explains how he walked away from a full-time coaching role at La Rochelle at 44 and went all in on his own business, why he stopped chasing a vision and started chasing an identity, and what it actually means to be fulfilled versus just successful.We talk about the scrum of entrepreneurship, what rugby taught him that nothing else could, why authenticity is the only real growth strategy, and why vision without action just remains a dream.Key TakeawaysThe moment success stops feeling meaningfulWhy identity matters more than external achievementThe cost of staying in the wrong role too longWhy action creates clarity, not the other way around

Jill Potter has lived through more than most. She's a former USA Rugby player. A business owner. A fighter.She grew up with very little. She broke her neck playing the sport she loved. Got diagnosed with a rare cancer while training for a World Cup. And she still kept showing up.In this episode, we talk about what resilience looks like, her career, the hard times, the cancer diagnosis, and the future. We also talk about how her life and identity have shifted, what matters to her now, and how she's building community in this next chapter (shoutout to Helm Coffee).She's strong, yes. But more than that — she's real, grounded, and fully present in a way that makes you stop and think about how you're living your own life.Helm Coffee