Podcasts about Rugby World Cup

Become a Supporter of The Real Science of Sport by making a small monthly pledge, and you also get access to our world-class community of experts and enthusiasts. Plus you get to explain sports like F1 and Squash to Gareth and Ross!Show notesToday, we focus on three news pieces from last week that reminded us of other stories we covered during 2025. The first two concern weight loss and management in elite sport, beginning with a look at the GLP-1 agonist issue (28:27). This was triggered by reports in the UK advising people that they must continue to exercise, specifically weight train, in order to combat the loss of lean mass that has been observed on the drug, which some have equated with aging a decade. Elite sport, meanwhile, will have to consider whether to ban such drugs as potentially performance-enhancing or harmful.On the subject of harm, we stay on weight issues to discuss RED-s (40:10), in the light of a remarkable and candid announcement by elite cyclist Veronica Ewers that she's taking time away from the sport to address issues that she explains go back over a decade. Her story highlights all the traps - control and thoughtfulness about discipline, obsession over measurement and gadgets, disordered eating, intense training, positive validation in competitive environments, the remarkable ability of the body to tolerate this punishment, but ultimately, the sacrifice of health in a misplaced pursuit of performance. We talk about the lessons we can all learn, thinking back to Pauline Ferrand-Prevot's victory in the TDFF, which was a success story for weight periodization.We also cover precocious talent, after a three-year old Indian prodigy earned a chess ranking (1:00:40). That reminded us of Malcolm Gladwell's "compression of adolescence" concept, and we talk about the inefficiencies sport accepts in its pursuit of the next champion, highlighted numerous times this year, with the realization that the system is broken and won't be fixed unless there is a collective will be fix it.Also in this show, a more light-hearted look at the Football and Rugby World Cup draws (2:54) has us bemoaning the dilution of quality and the dearth of competitive matches early in those tournaments. And we chat about a super-fast Valencia marathon (10:43), that threw up fast winning times and nine national records, leading to a chat about globalization of the sport, the dominance of African runners, the slowest marathon nations (with some reasons), and the density of men's and women's top performers.Plus Gareth remembers that Curacao is both a drink and World Cup finalist, and Ross defends Ghana's football honour!Other linksReview article advising resistance training in people taking GLP-1 agonistsPaper that examines weight loss after 1 year of exercise or GLP-1 drugsMore in-depth look at appetite and exercise behaviours in that studyStudy finding risk for RED-s in 30% of triathletes, including the tools that can be used to identify risk factorsCycling teams paying young riders big salaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The lads are buzzing after being named in the top 1% of podcasts globally on Spotify Wrapped. It ain't about us though, as The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools are out, the format's changing, conspiracy theories are flying, and the lads are already calling their final. We get stuck into all the permutations and who's got the cleanest run to the big dance and who's going home early. Then it's over to the opening round of Champions Cup rugby, with Leinster too sharp for Quins, Bath batter Munster, Edinburgh topple Toulon, Glasgow come roaring back, and Sarries run riot. Add in Etzebeth's ban, Rassie signed up for the long haul, transfers, coaching shake-ups, plus a few spicy hot takes… it's a big one. Strap in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first of two big World Cup draws happened this week, with the Rugby World Cup version happening last night in Sydney. The timing of the draw has raised a few eyebrows as the tournament is about two years away, and there's a feeling of deja vu about how it's panned out for the All Blacks. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

The draw for Men's 2027 Rugby World Cup has been made so Ben Youngs & Dan Cole take it upon themselves to predict every single game to find out the winner.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Ireland find out their opponents for the Rugby World Cup in Australia,Mack Hansen is in a race to be fit for the Six Nations,The Stormers head coach has come out strongly against yellow cards for scrum penalties,And could we see a league-union crossover next year?Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Tom and Andy analyse the opportunities for Scotland in the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027 as well as previewing Glasgow and Edinburgh in the Champions Cup plus we hear from head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu. With Scotland meeting a familiar foe in Ireland in pool D is beating them the secret sauce to opening up a world of possibilities in the competition?

Tommy played in two World Cups — and he still has a few regrets from those campaigns.Rugby legend, podcaster, businessman, and TV presenter Tommy Bowe joined Dave for a chat.

The Welsh Rugby superstar Hadleigh Parkes is one of the great stories in rugby! A self described battler who played for Manawatu, Auckland, the Blues and the Hurricanes and at one point nearly walked away from the game altogether! It wasn't until a life changing call, a change of mindset and a move to Wales where he quickly turned himself into one of the best midfielders in the World!In this episode here are some of the things we talk about:- The glory days of ripping it up for Palmy boys with a stacked 1st XV side.- Crazy stories from playing in South Africa- The mindset shift that changed his entire career- Why he felt it was so important to learn the Welsh national anthem- Two tries on debut for Wales- How he played in a Rugby World Cup with a broken hand!- He answers all your questions!- And so many more great yarnsAnyone who has played with Hadleigh will know he is one of the all time champion lads. The teammate you just you to be around. Such a humble man who has always enjoyed a good time! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one with the great man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis discuss Wednesday's 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw, and look ahead to Munster and Leinster's latest Champions Cup campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks will face the Wallabies in their pool at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

The All Blacks will face hosts Australia in pool play at the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Marcus is bemused at a particular frequent purchase, and does his best to track the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw. Marcus also appears to be psychic. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"As human beings we have a lot more physically and mentally than we give ourselves credit for. When we think we're done, I don't think we're near." In this episode of The Inner Chief podcast, I speak to Rupert Guinness, legendary sports writer and ultra-endurance cyclist, on choosing growth and opportunity at every turn, and discovering untapped physical and mental capacity through extreme adversity.

Following the end of the Autumn Internationals, Alex Lowe and Elgan Alderman review the action. We look at South Africa's 73–0 mauling of Wales, as well as the late-game incident involving Eben Etzebeth.Elsewhere, Alex and Elgan discuss the latest in the R360 league saga, and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw coming this week, we look ahead to how the new 24-team format changes the pools, the seeding and the matchups it could deliver. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's NZ Sporting History, we go behind the scenes to speak to a man who has coached many of our finest teams in mental toughness - and worked out how to find that winning edge. Author of Become Unstoppable, Gilbert Enoka is best known for his time with the All Blacks - he worked with them for 23 years - during which time they won two Rugby World Cups and dominated the Tri Nations and Rugby Championship series'. Now other international teams are calling on his insight - in fact Gilbert joins Jesse fresh from working with the English cricket team in Australia as they attempt to regain the Ashes.

Kiash Arjun on #TurnItUP! He recently released his latest single of 2025, “There Can Only Be Good” an upbeat, vibrant, South African-esque pop single alongside fellow emerging South African artist Black Heidi. Inspired by the Springboks 2023 Rugby World Cup victory, Kiash wrote the song reminiscing on the celebrations in Umhlanga Village. Although surrounded by unfamiliar faces, the moment brought a sense of togetherness and unity. The song maintains positive energy throughout and provides listeners with a joyful listening experience.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran return for the penultimate time in 2025, picking apart another Wallabies defeat, this time by France. They examine some of the failings of the end-of-year tour, but then look ahead to 2026 and ponder how the handover from Joe Schmidt to Less Kiss might work. They then pick out some of their highlights of the year, discuss the Springboks' scrum annihilation of Ireland, discuss the All Blacks' progress and then look ahead to the Rugby World Cup draw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ARP rates the All Blacks progress and who the top contenders are two years from the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We decide whether the Boks scrum is possibly rugby's greatest weapon, weigh-in on the great Dublin card game and celebrate Malcolm Marx finally getting Player of the Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 24 teams for the Rugby World Cup in 2027 are locked in. In this podcast we deep dive the T2 nations who will play at the World Cup, how they got there and what comes next. We Also react to the news of the nations championship being created by world rugby and rebate the pros and cons of the 24 team World Cup. I was joined by journalist Joe Santamaria to discuss the state of T2 rugby. We looked at Samoa's FQT win that secured their spot at the World Cup, felt sorry for Belgium, went off on tangents about South American rugby and debated Georgia's continued exclusion from the T1 table. #rugby #podcast #worldcup #debate #samoa #georgia #springboks #podcast #FQT #qualification #worldrugby #belgium Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Rugby's T2 Nations Are Struggling. Rugby's Big Debate: Have They Ruined The World Cup? Why World Rugby's New Plans Are Unfair. Chapters 0:00 Brazil Controversy 11:22 Rise of Belgium 13:20 Thrilling Chile 19:00 Thoughts on FQT 24:00 Samoa Survive 30:30 World Cup Draw Preview 34:45 The PROBLEM 43:55 World Rugby Got This RIGHT 49:25 Rugby Climate Crisis 54:00 USA Resentment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The All Blacks will be looking to bounce back against a Welsh team who can't seem to catch a break. They've only won two tests since the 2023 Rugby World Cup, both wins coming against Japan this year, and look a long way away from being the team that won the 6 Nations in 2021. It's a task made no simpler by the fact that they're facing a wounded All Blacks side who are looking to exorcise their loss to England. Former Welsh winger Alex Cuthbert told Piney that if Wales can get a bit of parity in the lineout and scrum, that's when they'll be dangerous. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this edition of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the performance of the French rugby team against Fiji, highlighting positives such as the return of key players and the impact on the game. They also address concerns about the intensity of training on player stamina and performance. The lineup for the upcoming match against Australia is analysed, and the hosts provide insights on the importance of the ranking for the Rugby World Cup. Additionally, they review recent Top 14 games, including Pau's victory over Bordeaux Begles, and preview the final and exciting weekend match against Australia. Lastly, they express their hopes for the French team's success and discuss the significance of the upcoming draw for the Rugby World Cup.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:38 Recap of France vs Fiji Match01:50 Player Performance and Training Intensity04:43 Team Lineup for France vs Australia06:20 Australia's Recent Performance10:25 Importance of Tonight's Game14:26 Top 14 Updates and Highlights17:25 The effect of Rugby in Brittany thanks to Vannes18:22 Rugby World Cup Draw and Aurevoir

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa media body issues statement following ban; Multilateralism in bad shape - Vanuatu minister at COP30; Polling day underway in Tonga; Manu Samoa secures Rugby World Cup 2027 spot. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A revamped All Blacks side has been tasked with maintaining an almost 72-year unbeaten legacy against Wales on Sunday morning in Cardiff. Three players —captain and lock Scott Barrett, flanker Simon Parker and Will Jordan, who shifts to the right wing— remain in the run-on side from last week's loss to England. Ardie Savea and Codie Taylor are among the players rested...along with Cam Roigard and Beauden Barrett. Newstalk ZB Rugby Commentator Elliott Smith told Mike Hosking much like the bronze medal match at the Rugby World Cup, no one really wants to play it. He says it feels more like a box ticking exercise, but they've got to get through it, come home with a win, and then face what comes over the course of the summer. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 169: Opération Portes Ouvertes - France vs Fidji / Autumn Nations 2025On craignait un match piège pour les bleus, et s'ils ont gagné, le moins qu'on puisse dire c'est qu'ils n'ont rassuré personne, même pas eux mêmes. A part les rares satisfactions Deporteere et Ollivon, le spectacle offert par les deux équipes fut décevant et surtout marqué par des faiblesses défensives criantes de part et d'autre. Vite, la suite ! Pour ne pas finir la tête a l'envers il faudra venir à bout d'australiens déboussolés qui ont pris la marée verte à Dublin et s'avancent à Paris pour tenter de se racheter d'une tournée catastrophique... malheur au vaincu !Ce match sera le dernier des bleus avant un six nations qui programme la réception des anglais et des irlandais à Paris... perspective quelque peu angoissante au vu du niveau de jeu affiché ce WE outre Manche... Notamment par les anglais qui ont su mater des all blacks trop imprécis pour s'imposer face à un quinze de Rose plein de convictions. De quoi mobiliser les troupes : Aux Armes, Citoyens !! Bon mercredi avec le Pack de Potes!N'oubliez pas que c'est MOVEMBER ! Chaque mois de novembre, les moustaches fleurissent pour une bonne cause : sensibiliser à la santé masculine. Au-delà de la prévention des cancers de la prostate et des testicules, Movember met aussi en lumière la santé mentale et l'importance de rester actif. Vous pouvez apprendre plus sur leur site web ici, l'Instagram ici ou dans notre entretien de l'année dernière avec l'Ambassadeur Movember France Stephane Beaumont ici Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu Rodier Art grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of the huge clash with South Africa this weekend,Gerry Thornley and Liam Toland on whether the new-look Ireland back-three is a runner for the Six Nations,South Africa's coaching ticket claim the team are not treated fairly by the officials after another red card at the weekend,And late, late drama in the battle for the final spot at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

In Pacific Waves today: A French Polynesian anti-nuclear activist and politician is shocked at reports US President Donald Trump wants nuclear weapons testing to resume; The Cook Islands Prime Minister says he had requested a meeting with New Zealand's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister over their concerns with his country's bilateral agreements with China but he was turned down; Manu Samoa defeat Namibia to keep their Rugby World Cup qualification dream alive.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Allan Bunting is departing as Black Ferns coach. New Zealand Rugby has undertaken a review of the side's programme after their third at the World Cup. Bunting —who's carried the "Director of Performance" title since 2023— has confirmed he won't apply for the new role. An appointment is expected by Christmas. NZ Rugby GM of High Performance, Chris Lendrum told Piney that they're looking for someone who will take the game forward. “We didn't achieve our performance goal at the Rugby World Cup, but everybody could see that the team has flashed it's brilliance.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Ferns will have a new coach by Christmas. Outgoing coach Allan Bunting says he wasn't pushed but he is not seeking reappointment after the Black Ferns finished third at the Rugby World Cup this year. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Former England scrum-half, British & Irish Lion and Rugby World Cup winner Matt Dawson joins host Josh Dornbrack for an honest and inspiring conversation about performance, leadership and reinvention. The conversation goes far beyond rugby. Dawson shares how the values forged on the field - discipline, communication, accountability and the idea of “borrowing the shirt” - have shaped his life in the corporate world. Now working with global real-estate firm JLL, he reveals how elite sporting principles can transform businesses, strengthen team culture and help leaders unlock performance in fast-moving environments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There is no White Knight coming to save you." My former boss Lindsay Pattison said this to me recently, and it landed hard. Lindsay was global CEO of Maxus, part of Mark Read's core WPP team, running a global agency network at what she calls "200 miles an hour." At that speed, you don't have time to question whether you're going in the right direction. You just go. Until the day she realized: this pace was making decisions for her. So she did something radical. She chose to pause. Not because she had to. Because she wanted agency over what came next. The conversation we had about this decision is one of the most honest I've recorded. It's about: * What it really means to have agency when you're at the top (it's not what you think) * The responsibility that comes with leadership that nobody talks about * How to make massive life decisions without certainty * What happens when you stop running and start choosing This is exactly why I'm launching the new series Mojo Under Fire - conversations about the crucible moments that forge great leaders Remember to subscribe to be notified about new episodes. And please do rate & review this episode on Apple Podcasts. Hope you love it Richard

Lamositele Tavita Sio played for Manu Samoa against Wales in that memorable Rugby World Cup win in 1991, son Scott Sio has amassed 74 caps for the Wallabies, and daughter Ana Lise Sio played with Manusina in last month's Women's Rugby World Cup in England.

Ep. 168: Les Darons - France vs Afrique de Sud / Autumn Nations matchs internationaux 2025On attendait un combat, voire une revanche des bleus contre les doubles champions du monde sud africains… hélas ! Après une première mi-temps qui nous laissait espérer, ce fut un long chemin de croix avec une supériorité évidente et une leçon de rugby assénée par les tauliers de la planète ovale à des bleus sans convictions éparpillés façon puzzle ! À Murrayfield il y eut plus de suspense et les écossais auraient pu vaincre la malédiction contre les blacks… si Damian McKenzie n'avait pas réglé le sort de la rencontre quasiment à lui seul en 2e mi-temps : un taulier lui aussi ! Place aux Fidji désormais pour les français qui doivent se reprendre, les îliens battus de peu par les anglais voudront faire chuter les Bleus… gare au match piège avant l'Australie, qui, battue par les Italiens, doit réagir ! Quel programme !N'oubliez pas que c'est MOVEMBER ! Chaque mois de novembre, les moustaches fleurissent pour une bonne cause : sensibiliser à la santé masculine. Au-delà de la prévention des cancers de la prostate et des testicules, Movember met aussi en lumière la santé mentale et l'importance de rester actif. Vous pouvez apprendre plus sur leur site web ici, l'Instagram ici ou dans notre entretien de l'année dernière avec l'Ambassadeur Movember France Stephane Beaumont ici Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu Rodier Art grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ep. 167: Comme on se retrouve - France vs Afrique de Sud Preview !Après quelques semaines de pause, le Pack s'est remis en selle à l'approche de la tournée d'automne de nos bleus ! L'occasion de faire un tour d'horizon de la planète rugby sans oublier le Top 14, la Pro D2 et bien sûr les filles du rugby en Elite 1. Mais par dessus tout nous parlerons du grand RDV que TOUS les fans français attendent : les retrouvailles contre l'ogre d'Afrique de Sud, double champion du monde et héros maudit du 1/4 de finale à domicile, horrible souvenir encore dans toutes les têtes et dans tous les cœurs. A vos marques, prêts ? Vengez !N'oubliez pas que c'est MOVEMBER ! Chaque mois de novembre, les moustaches fleurissent pour une bonne cause : sensibiliser à la santé masculine. Au-delà de la prévention des cancers de la prostate et des testicules, Movember met aussi en lumière la santé mentale et l'importance de rester actif. Vous pouvez apprendre plus sur leur site web ici, l'Instagram ici ou dans notre entretien de l'année dernière avec l'Ambassadeur Movember France Stephane Beaumont ici Voici l'autre podcast de TK --> L'Année Sobre, un an sans alcool ! https://podcast.ausha.co/un-peu-plus-leger/playlist/l-annee-sobre-saison-3-de-un-peu-plus-leger-podcastNotre instagram: Packdepotes_podcastmusique par Manu Rodier Art grâce à Albane BorelHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

MLB's shining moment that has everyone talking; takeaways from World Series; cities line up for Rugby World Cup '31 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy Halloween. A small earthquake rattled parts of Talladega County. Birmingham eyes 2031 Rugby World Cup. This about the Lefts political future. We need a better system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween. A small earthquake rattled parts of Talladega County. Birmingham eyes 2031 Rugby World Cup. This about the Lefts political future. We need a better system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween. A small earthquake rattled parts of Talladega County. Birmingham eyes 2031 Rugby World Cup. This about the Lefts political future. We need a better system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Halloween. A small earthquake rattled parts of Talladega County. Birmingham eyes 2031 Rugby World Cup. This about the Lefts political future. We need a better system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we sit in the lull between the end of the Women's Rugby World Cup, and the start of the Men's European tour, Rugby Canada announce the University Rugby Task Force - a collaboration between the national body, U SPORTS, CUMRC, university programs, and provincial unions, to help retain players, and build on the strength of the university programmes into the national squads.And speaking of the Men's European tour, Stephen Meehan has announced the touring squad, featuring some new names, and a worrying sign of absences due to changes within MLR, as the lads assess Canada's chances against Romania, Georgia, and Portugal.

Episode 2 of the Her Sport Energia AIL Show is here!Hosted by Maeve Óg O'Leary and joined this week by Irish Rugby star Niamh O'Dowd, we bring you all the action, insight and personality from the latest rounds of the Energia All-Ireland League Women's Division and a look inside Niamh's journey following the Rugby World Cup.This week was packed with big score lines, breakthrough performances and emerging storylines as the league starts to take shape.In This Episode:

Send us a textIn this “tell all” episode of the Joint Dynamics Podcast, host Andrew Cox | Joint Dynamics sits down with Andrew Douglas, the Director of Rugby for Hong Kong China, to discuss a historic milestone—the qualification of Hong Kong for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. This groundbreaking achievement marks a new chapter for rugby in Hong Kong, and Andrew Douglas shares insights into the journey that led to this momentous occasion.Together, they explore the strategic roadmap to Australia, delving into the essential elements that contribute to building a successful rugby team. Andrew Douglas reflects on the importance of teamwork, skill development, and mental resilience in preparing for the world stage.The conversation also highlights the significance of this first tournament for Hong Kong, not just as a sporting event, but as a catalyst for growth and a legacy that will inspire future generations of rugby players, fans and the hardy Hong Kong population.Join us for an inspiring discussion that captures the spirit of rugby in Hong Kong and the exciting path ahead as they prepare to take on the world!*Show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushroomsHere are some useful links for this podcastmeet our coaches - Hong Kong China RugbyIG @hkrugbyFacebook - @Hong Kong China Rugbyhttps://www.hkrugby.com/Relevant episodesEpisode 105 All Blacks Strength & Conditioning Legend Nic Gill - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-105-all-blacks-s-c-legend-nic-gill/id1527374894?i=1000662962938Episode 99 Simon Thomas on Super rugby Strength & Conditioning - https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-99-simon-thomas-on-super-rugby-strength-conditioning/id1527374894?i=1000653893429JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRQZplKxZMSvtc6LxM5WckwJoint Dynamics Website - www.jointdynamics.com.hk Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox

Ireland went to the 2023 Rugby World Cup as the number one ranked team in the world. They had a unique Test series win in New Zealand on their list of achievements; they were the reigning Grand Slam holders; and still they came home early. Getting to the last four has become an obsession. But is this the only measure of success? Brendan Fanning has been involved in rugby all of his life as a player, coach and journalist. He was rugby correspondent for the Sunday Independent for almost thirty years up until 2024 and has been reporting on the game since the mid-1980s.

Rog, Bryce, Creech, Ryan and Mitch join you for todays podcast intro chatting Rugby World Cup finals and what we were up to.

Nas and Ath get together for a quick catch-up at the midway point of the ICC Women's World Cup on the latest episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.After the weather saved them against Pakistan, Nas and Ath discuss whether England should be concerned about batting issues as the tournament reaches its final stages.Then, Ath sits down for an extended chat with John Mitchell, the head coach of the England Women rugby side who recently lifted the World Cup trophy at Twickenham.John reflects on that day, discusses his journey into coaching and philosophy on leading a team, and chats about his son Daryl who plays international cricket for New Zealand.Watch every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTube here: Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on YouTubeListen to every episode of the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast here: skysports.com/sky-sports-cricket-podcastYou can listen to the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sky Sports Cricket Podcast".Join in the debate on Twitter @SkyCricket.For all the latest Cricket news, head to skysports.com/cricketFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch with the pod email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

We reunite two of Wigan's most famous sons for a special episode of the pod. Ashy chats to Andy Farrell about his new autobiography ‘The Only Way I Know'. They discuss his love of Wigan and how the other code and becoming a father at such a young age helped shape him. Farrell reflects on this summer's Lions tour and gives us an insight into the emotion surrounding calling up his son Owen to join the squad in Australia. Would he like to lead the Lions on another tour? We touch on his time in charge of Ireland and ask what he still wants to achieve as a coach after the disappointment of the quarter-final exit at the 2023 Rugby World Cup. And will Farrell Snr ever coach England in the future?

Clapham's finest are BACK. In a bigger, brasher studio, Freddy Clode reunites with the self-proclaimed CEO of Clapham, Archie Curzon, to revive the multi-award-winning Rig Biz energy—Le Bantier at full throttle. From Archie's catastrophic crypto saga to why “the people need something” in a flatlining economy, the boys dive straight into the chaos, swap tears for takedowns, and set the tone for a new era of unapologetic city chat meets rugby reality. There's proper rugby meat on the bone, too. Archie drops a bombshell—leaving Clapham Falcons and signing for Richmond—while the lads chew over the biggest headline of the season: the Red Bull-fuelled Newcastle takeover, Dimes' exit, and whispers of marquee signings. Expect boardroom metaphors, PE/VC ruthlessness, and the kind of blunt verdicts that make timelines melt. And for the comeback guest? None other than World Cup champion Hannah Botterman. From the viral slow-mo knee slide to life inside a transformed Red Roses setup - cigarette burns, what really happened during the 3 day piss up - what it was like to work as painter and decorator and much more —nutritionists, cookies and all—Hannah brings needle, honesty and elite standards. Rivalries, France away, the psychology of winning 33 on the bounce: it's all here, with Rig Biz mischief woven through. Tap in, turn it up, and welcome back to the city's greatest rugby circus.

A deadly attack at a Manchester synagogue shakes the Jewish community – and our guest, an Anglican bishop who lives nearby. He tells us how he plans to support his neighbours through a dark time.Canadians thinking of heading to the U.S. may want to move a little slower. That's the subtle messaging from Ottawa, where Global Affairs has officially, and quietly, updated its travel advisory for our southern neighbour.As the federal government moves forward with its firearm buy-back program, some gun owners in Cape Breton are sharing their frustrations.Canadian rugby star Sophie de Goede reflects on Team Canada's incredible run at the Rugby World Cup – and on tackling her own challenges.Thousands of devotees descend on a small town in West Virginia to celebrate the legendary creature known as Mothman – and to shine a light on its many mysteries. A couple of firefighters in Maryland express their dissatisfaction with baseballs flying in from a neighbouring field with professional courtesy - by flooding the field with their firehose.As It Happens, the Thursday edition. Radio that would have covered this story earlier -- but we were swamped.

Welcome back to Sports Are Fun! Kelley O'Hara, Darian Jenkins, and BJ Beckwith break down how Phoenix punched their ticket to the WNBA Finals, share our takes on the shocking coaching changes in the WNBA, debate the Ballon d'Or and celebrate England taking the Rugby World Cup! Check back every Tuesday for a new episode of 'Sports Are Fun!'0:00 - 0:29 - Intro 0:30 - 3:34 - Kelley's Stanford HOF Induction!3:35 - 7:04- Jonas Brothers vs. Disney on Ice7:05 - 12:49 - Minnesota vs. Phoenix drama12:50 - 17:29 - Officiating in the WNBA & NWSL17:30 - 20:59 - Minnesota Lynx flowers21:00 - 23:54 - Vegas vs. Indiana goes to Game 523:55 - 37:19 - Shocking WNBA coaching changes37:20 - 44:09 - NWSL Week 2244:10 - 47:54 - Who will fall out of playoff contention?47:55 - 54:04 - Ballon d'Or reactions54:05 - 55:54 - England's World Cup win55:55 -58:37 - Track World Championships #nwsl #uswnt #wnba 'Sports Are Fun!' is a show that'll remind you why you fell in love with (women's) sports in the first place. Join World Cup champ, Olympic gold medalist, and aspiring barista Kelley O'Hara as she sits down with personality hire BJ Beckwith and a revolving cast of co-hosts and friends. Together, they're talking the biggest, funnest, and most need-to-know stories in the world of women's sports. From on-court drama to off-field shenanigans, to candid (and silly) chats with the most important personalities in the space, this show screams "Sports Are Fun!" Just Women's Sports is the leading digital media platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. In a world where women's sports have been historically underfunded and under-promoted, Just Women's Sports exists to shine a light on all the stories, athletes and moments that define and fuel the space. Through original podcasts, premium video programming, social media, editorial content, a newsletter, and exclusive merchandise and live events, Just Women's Sports is committed to making it both easy and fun to be a women's sports fan. SIGN UP: NWSL Championship Experience: https://justwomenssports.com/2025-nwsl-championship-experience/ Listen to Sports Are Fun! here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-are-fun/id1522055041 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6RTMyWpdSBY9I4vO528qX3?si=4ffbdaf315814b19 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-sports-are-fun-68461888/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a6f36ad8-f5e2-4478-8650-3f6f8805810b/sports-are-fun Add us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justwomenssports/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/justwsports Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justwomenssports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rugby World Cup has been the culmination of a stellar summer of women's sport and a second huge win for an England women's side. And there's lots to celebrate for the other home nations too. The final broke records across the board - it was the most watched women's rugby match ever on UK television and had a record-breaking number of spectators in the stadium too. Nuala McGovern is joined by Maggie Alphonsi, who was part of the England squad that won the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France, Deborah Griffin, organiser of the first Women's Rugby World Cup back in 1991, now the first female President of the Rugby Football Union, and Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the tournament. Many of us will remember the multi-award winning Tracey Ullman from her TV shows A Kick up the Eighties, Three of a Kind, as well as The Tracey Ullman Show, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Tracey joins Nuala to discuss her latest role in the film Steve, in which she plays the deputy head in a last chance reform school for troubled teenage boys. Janet Skinner fell victim to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, and was temporarily paralysed after the stress of her ordeal. She was wrongly convicted of false accounting in 2007 and sentenced to nine months in prison after the faulty software said £59,000 had gone missing from her branch account in Hull. Janet has now received an offer of full financial redress, which is 15% of her compensation claim. Janet shares her story and her reaction to that offer with Nuala. As people across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, a new retelling of her book Emma is currently on at the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames. It swaps drawing room duets for dance floor fillers and this Emma Woodhouse is fresh from failing at Oxford University and back in her Essex hometown for the summer, along with her closest friend Harriet, a total dating disaster. It's been written by Ava Pickett who tells Nuala about her modern retake of this Austen classic.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd

Maggie Alphonsi is a broadcaster and former rugby player. She was part of the England team which took home the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and by the time she retired she'd won 74 caps for her country.Maggie was brought up in north London and when she was 14 her PE teacher suggested she give the sport of rugby union a try. Maggie joined her local amateur club Saracens and relished the freedom she felt at being able to capitalise on her power and strength on the pitch.Her first chance to play for England came when she was 19. Maggie started out as a number 12 and then later changed position to become a number seven or openside flanker. This role allowed her to showcase her tackling skills. She was part of the England team which won seven consecutive Six Nations tournaments and retired shortly after winning the Women's Rugby World Cup.She became the first female former player to commentate on the men's game and to join the Rugby Football Union's Council. In 2012 she was appointed an MBE for services to rugby. She is part of the BBC's commentating team for this year's Women's Rugby World Cup.Maggie lives in High Wycombe with her wife Marcella and their two children. DISC ONE: Fast Car - Tracy Chapman DISC TWO: They Live in You - Samuel E. Wright (Mufasa) Ensemble - The Lion King, conducted by Joseph Church DISC THREE: Stand by Me - Ben E. King DISC FOUR: Woman - Andreya Triana DISC FIVE: Wake Me Up - Avicii DISC SIX: You Gotta Be – Des'ree DISC SEVEN: World in Union - Kiri Te Kanawa DISC EIGHT: I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross BOOK CHOICE: The Soul of a Butterfly: Reflections on life's journey by Hana Yasmeen Ali and Muhammad Ali LUXURY ITEM: A family photo CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Fast Car - Tracy Chapman Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley