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Oops they did it again, and it's getting a little ridiculous. We unpack the Super Rugby Final, have a wee chat with our man Hamish from Kiwilads and hear about his run-in with SANZAR and a bunch of BS too. Grab a beer, have a listen and expect some weird tangents.

Former Wallabies hooker Phil Kearns thinks SANZAR is no longer relevant given South Africa and Argentina are no longer involved in Super Rugby.

Sue Stockdale talks to Sanzar Kakar about his life as an entrepreneur in Afghanistan, how he measures success, and how the company pivoted to support the recent humanitarian crisis in the country. Sanzar Kakar is the Chairman of Afghanistan Holding Group, a 13-year-old private firm with 350 Afghan team members that has served over 700 international organizations. Ventures include Moore Afghanistan (accounting and consulting), Afghanet (internet service), Mezan (school), F45 Training (fitness), BusinessDNA (media), Hesab (payments), and BBR (transport). Mr. Kakar graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Engineering and from Warwick Business School with a Master's in Business Administration. At the University of Pennsylvania, Sanzar served as the Manager of the Wharton Graduate Association. Following his undergraduate degree, he worked for Merrill Lynch as a Technology Analyst on a trading desk for bonds and equities, creating a link for automatic reporting to the New York Stock Exchange.Mr. Kakar started in Afghanistan as an Investment Associate for Acap Partners, setting up a $20 million venture capital facility and sourcing over 300 new deals for consideration. He joined as an Executive Advisor to the Attorney General's Office of Afghanistan on a U.S. Department of State program to reorganize the institution and set up a national paper and computer criminal case management system spanning seven-justice institutions. Later, Sanzar served as the Economic Advisor for the Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility, setting up operational and fiduciary requirements for the seven-year £30 million grant facility in Kabul, followed by a promotion to Deputy Interim Team Leader. Mr. Kakar speaks English, Pashtu, and Dari.Find out more about Afghanistan Holding Group at the website. https://ahg.com.af This series is kindly supported by Squadcast –the remote recording platform which empowers podcasters by capturing high-quality audio and video conversations. Find out more at squadcast.fmKey Quotes:‘I like to start new ventures and new opportunities.'‘I think Afghans in general have an incredible entrepreneurial spirit.'‘It is the greatest humanitarian crisis probably of our lives and anything we can do to try to address it and help people in their time of greatest need, it's an obligation upon us.'‘I'm very much from the technology background, and technology is a lot about scale. You can accomplish a lot of things through technology by making a bigger difference and bigger impact.'‘I'll be able to look back and say, I tried my best and I was able to help the most number of people. And that would be a great measure of success for us.'‘What I learned more and more about myself is that the value of helping others.'‘I'm a very visual person often making charts and diagrams and try to imagine things differently, imagine things, better'.Read the transcription for this episode on www.accesstoinspiration.org and connect with us:Twitter www.twitter.com/accessinspirat1 Facebook www.facebook.com/accesstoinspiration Instagram www.instagram.com/accesstoinspiration LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/access-to-inspiration/Sign up for our newsletter http://eepurl.com/hguX2b Read our Impact Report https://bit.ly/3hElalv Sound Editor: Matias de Ezcurra (he/him)Producer: Sue Stockdale (she/her)

In 2010, SANZAR confirms the new broadcast rights across Australia, New Zealand and South Africa from 2011 to 2015. The deal was valued at USD$437m. In 2013, Machester United record the clubs 20th English Leage title winning 3-0 over Aston Villa. Here's what happened back in the day.

The Wallabies and Springboks continue to have a decorated rivalry with the men in gold taking the latest chocolates over the reigning World Champions. But when it comes to peaks and troughs, both Australia and South Africa have many parallels in terms of controversy, challenges and dire patches in performance. To unpack this we speak with Thala Msutu from the South African rugby website and soon-to-be podcast “Rugby Bits” and cover the recent games between the Wallabies and Boks in Queensland, the current status of rugby union in South Africa and the social and political complexities the sport faces, the “ex-girlfriend” that is Super Rugby and what comparisons can be drawn between the two countries when it comes to dealing with the “player drain” and the pressures placed on the national team to succeed. It's a SANZAR discussion minus the NZ. Dig in!

The All Blacks will head to Australia later in the week for the third Bledisloe match and the Rugby Championship. They were roundly criticised by Rugby Australia and SANZAR for not getting on their scheduled flight last weekend for the match. The team said they wanted more certainty about their travel plans before they left. They also now have certainty over the coach - Ian Foster has been reappointed until the 2023 Rugby World Cup. NZR chief executive Mark Robinson says it was unanimous decision.

Jason Pine chats to South African Rugby writer Mark Keohane about the All Blacks decision to pull out of the 3rd Bledisloe Cup game between the All Blacks and the Wallabies. Mark believes New Zealand should forfeit the Rugby Championship if they are putting their End of Year Tour ahead of needs to Sanzar's Rugby Championship.  

The Rebels boss joined Garry and Tim ahead of their first Super Rugby home game in over 12 months.

It is the latest and greatest from those idiots in America that like to talk about rugby. In this episode, we laugh, we cry, we get angry and everything else in between, probably why it's so long. We go over the two biggest talking points (from our perspective) of the weekend, first we cover how much SANZAR and their TV partners here in the U.S. have dropped the ball and our frustration with where that leaves us. We also cover ALL the red cards that we saw in the Premiership this past weekend (there were 5 of them and a host of yellow cards. Of course we wrap all the action from the league this past weekend, put in a hell of a shift to do all the start or sit and so much more. Sit back and ride the wave with us on this episode. Don't forget to help out those in need! Go to https://my.gbfb.org/TFRYWatchathon to donate for the Super Saturday Watchathon with us. A $25 donation gets you the link to watch us make fools of ourselves for 24 hours plus. Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Andrew Swain and Tim Horan chat to Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa ahead of Bledisloe IV in Brisbane this weekend. BPA breaks down what the Wallabies will do to turn it around. James Slipper's 100th, and the debutants.

Andrew Swain was lucky enough to chat with a couple of the men in gold. Ned Hanigan talks us through his comeback to the Wallabies jersey, and how he overcame concussion earlier in the year. Noah Lolesio is yet to make his debut but is soaking up being in the Wallabies environment. Harry Wilson has looked at home in gold, and is relishing the opportunity to learn from some of the best.

A snappy chat with some Wallabies champions about upcoming Tri Nations tournament between Wallabies, All Blacks and Argentina.

Wallabies lock Matt Philip, former Wallaby Rod Kafer and Andrew Swain debrief on one of the greatest Bledisloe Cup matches played, and look ahead to this weekend's clash at Eden Park.

Privileged to get a small window of time with Wallabies veteran Matt To'omua in Wallabies camp in NZ. Preview the Bledisloe Cup clash upcoming this Sunday with Matt and legend Tim Horan.

The New Zealand Rugby chief executive Mark Robinson says the Sanzar parties agreed to find alternative competitions for 2020 and 2021, and NZR was not surprised by South Africa's decision to pull their teams from Super Rugby.

New Zealand Rugby insists it's committed to playing the Rugby Championship in full, despite serious concerns over the tournament end-date.SANZAAR released the six game schedule this morning, with the All Blacks playing Australia on December 12th.That would see the All Blacks still in managed quarantine for Christmas.NZR chief executive Mark Robinson told Simon and Phil they were working towards the prior weekend, but commercial considerations seem to be at play.He says they plan to keep talking with SANZAAR and Rugby Australia around that date.LISTEN ABOVE

New Zealand Rugby has been left blindsided and angry after SANZAR released the draw for the end of year Rugby Championship forcing the All Blacks to spend Christmas in quarantine. The draw sees the All Blacks playing their final test against Australia on the 12th of December in Sydney, ending a week later than the team had initially anticipated. The All Blacks had been hoping the tournament which also includes South Africa and Argentina could have included a mid week test and played over five weeks instead of six. Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield told Checkpoint he's been asked to look at a bubble arrangement that could trim isolation time but at the moment rules for everyone are 14 days. Author and former Wallaby, Peter Fitzsimons thinks there's still time for things to change. He believes New Zealand Rugby will get its way and have the All Blacks home with their families for Christmas Day. Speaking to Checkpoint reporter, Nick Trubridge a short time ago, Fitzsimons says the All Blacks are used to holding sway. Sydney Morning Herald Rugby writer Tom Decent joins Lisa Owen with his analysis.

0:00 - Welcome to Nic White2:00 - Reds were better a fortnight ago, plenty to think about in the week off5:30 - What it takes to win a Grand Final8:30 - Holding the nerve10:00 - Super Rugby AU engaging the masses13:45 - Welcome to Will Genia15:45 - Taking us back to 201117:40 - Horwill as a skipper18:53 - Combination with Quade/ Jim McKay the guru21:40 - Reds v Crusaders 2011 final24:00 - Current Reds crop25:50 - Brumbies playing to their strengths

Fox Sports' Andrew Swain and Rod Kafer chat to Rebels centre Bill Meakes about qualifying for their first ever Super Rugby final.

Tate McDermott chats with Phil Kearns and Andrew Swain about the resilience of the Reds, his combination with James O'Connor, the leadership at the Reds, Brad Thorn and Jim McKay's coaching combo, working on a Wallabies jersey and taking on the Brumbies this weekend.

Rebels back-rower Brad Wilkin tells the Fox Rugby podcast about his path back from 3 ACL injuries, and the mental side of rehab. Life on tour with the Rebels, and getting away from rugby on the road.

Wallabies legend George Gregan chats with fellow Wallabies legend James Slipper3:30 - Travel factor in covid times7:20 - Work-ons in bye week, after Rebels loss11:30 - Tah Week, and hatred for Tahs.13:45 - Front row dynamic down at Brumbies16:30 - Driving maul as a strength and the anatomy of a maul20:30 - Using the skill out wide too22:30 - Ambitions for the future - Want to win trophies27:30 - Structure of the comp

Jake Gordon gives great insight into the Waratahs mindset, his own mindset, his game, his background and what he's working on. A must listen for aspiring scrumhalves.

0-22:00 - Angus Scott Young on the NSW v QLD clash this weekend, plus his studies. 22:00 onwards - John Collins from Powderfinger on rugby memories, memories on stage, and why Ballymore is the best!

0:00 - Life in Canberra2:30 - Steep learning curve from schools/league/pro rugby5:30 - Brumbies flyhalf talent7:00 - Closing out the game v Tahs9:40 - Integrating into the Brumbies from league12:30 - Pressure of dealing with school to pro rugby14:50 - Joseph Suaalii15:30 - Kafer on Suaalii17:26 - Making decision between league and union21:00 - Want to be part of the change to Rugby23:00 - Taking on the Force

Those rugby dopes from America are back with their latest banter. In this episode we have a look at what's going on with SANZAR including The Rugby Championship and what next year's southern hemisphere domestic competition could look like. We also discuss why we all need to be careful of our comments when it comes to folks namesake. Of course, we recap all the action from both New Zealand and Australia. Of course we have our usual banter and come see what's got Ben so hot & bothered. Kick back and tune in!   Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

3:00 - Great win over the Force12:00 - Missing out on RWC squad last year15:00 - Playing Sevens18:00 - Growing up with 3 other brothers22:00 - Cricket made me a better player24:00 - Playing Club Rugby26:00 - Playing Brumbies this weekend30:00 - Taking on Tom Banks33:00 - Waiting for the call from Rennie

Western Force legend Brynard Stander and Aussie singer songwriter Pete Murray join Andrew Swain and Tim Horan to talk all things rugby. 0:00 - 20:30 - Force backrower Brynard Stander talks us through the emotion of the return to Super Rugby.20:40 - OFF THE BENCH: Pete Murray - Aria nominated legend Pete Murray tell us about playing schoolboys rugby with Tim Horan, and the influence of rugby in his life.

The Fox Rugby Podcast is back! With special guests NSW legend Phil Kearns and current Qld captain Liam Wright previewing the opening clash of the renewed season between the Reds and Tahs.- How Wright and the Reds handled the lockdown.- What to expect from the new comp?- Why that rivalry between the two states still burns strong.

An extraordinarily mature James O'Connor joins the show this week, with commentator Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.The Reds flyhalf goes through how he's staying sharp through isolation and where his club's at in all of this.Before that, the guys dig into a tumultuous week in rugby and where to now for Rugby Australia.Here's a full rundown:-Athletes doing 'a Bronco' (4:00)-Rugby Australia AGM debacle and HUGE financial loss (6:00)-Rugby's immediate priorities (8:00)-Time for World Rugby to step up! (12:00)-Will players chase cash overseas after all this? (16:00)-Other ramifications (17:00)-James O'Connor joins the show (21:00)-The silver lining in JOC's skill development (21:00)-Details on O'Connor's place-kicking development (24:00)-Reds' current situation (27:00)-JOC's Wallabies claims and ideal positional outcome (30:00)-JOC's 'full circle' journey back to flyhalf (32:00)

The Billy and Phily Show after Rebels season was put on hold!

Aussie Sevens coach Tim Walsh provides an update, as two of his players have been sent for COVID19 tests and the Rugby Australia offices go into lockdown.And the Super Rugby pause has halted a couple of Aussie franchises in red hot form, as Andrew Swain, Sam Worthington and Christy Doran break down Round 7.And, of course, the guys provide a full up-to-the-minute breakdown of how rugby sits in the world's pandemic situation.

Good pods come to those who wait!The banter is flowing between Waratah Harry Johnson-Holmes (10:00) and Brumby Cadeyrn Neville (28:00), ahead of Sunday's blockbuster.It's the usual cast - commentator Andrew Swain, with foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.The guys also go over all the Super Rugby talking points, including the Reds' goal-kicking woes and the Rebels' surging form, plus Joe Marler's controversial genital grab in the England-Wales clash.

A big show this week, with Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.Tim Horan zooms in on the Reds and Waratahs early season issues, before Melbourne Rebel Andrew Kellaway, coming off a two-try performance, reveals how he's matured both on and off the field.The local franchises are now naught from six against non-Aussie Super Rugby sides, which gives us plenty to dissect.

Rebels star Matt To'omua and insightful Tahs back Alex Newsome add to this week's show, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, plus broadcaster Andrew Swain, breaking down the opening fortnight of the Super Rugby competition.Here's more detail:-A full wrap of the Aussie teams in action in Round 2 of Super Rugby (0:00)-The Crusaders-Chiefs blockbuster and other noteworthy matches off shore (22:00)-Matt To'omua joins the show, talking his HIA, the Rebels start to the season and more (26:00)-Where the Rebels have been going wrong (39:00)-Tah Alex Newsome talks through where NSW needs to improve (42:00)-Elsewhere in World Rugby... (54:00)

South African rugby writer and broadcaster Craig Way thinks there's no way the Springboks would give up yearly fixtures with the All Blacks in favour of joining the Six Nations.While he thinks Sanzar will face a restructure after the next World Cup, he's confident they'll always be available to play the All Blacks who have been a traditional rival.He spoke with Radio Sport's Jason Pine about reports the Springboks could join the Six Nations.

Japan-based coach Nick Stiles and Brumbies' back Tom Wright phone it in this week, joining commentator Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran.Here's more detail:-The Sunwolves' big win (1:00)-Rebels' pain (6:00)-Nick Stiles joins the pod (8:30)-Now it's a trip to Canberra for the Rebels (21:00)-Time for Matt To'omua to step up (23:00)-Wallabies' vacant 10 jersey (25:00)-Brumbies' 'impressive' win (27:00)-Brumbies' back Tom Wright joins the pod (30:00)-Reds R1 review (41:00)-Tahs' positives in the big loss to the Crusaders (45:00)

Fox Rugby commentator Andrew Swain jumps in the hosts chair, joining foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington to preview the 2020 Super Rugby season.But what's exciting is that in doing so, they get the help of new Brumbies captain Allan Alaalatoa, team mate and carpool buddy Lachlan McCaffrey and then Waratahs forwards coach Matt Cockbain.Here's more info on the season-starter:-What's firing us up about the new Super season (1:00)-Exciting young rising stars (3:00)-Conference winner predictions (5:00)-McCaffrey & Alaalatoa phone through and detail pre-season and the captaincy appointment (10:00)-Alan on becoming Brumbies skipper (13:00)-Pre-season update (15:00)-How the Crusaders are shaping up, with all their losses (21:00)-Matt Cockbain jumps on the line to talk all things Tahs (23:00)-Rebels preview (36:00)

Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell have been there before - preparing for a World Cup Final - so who better to have co-hosting our GF edition?Gits is, in fact, the only player in HISTORY to lose two of them. Ever. And the pair provide priceless insight into prepping for the big dance, plus some of the weird and wonderful ways Giteau's former coach Japanese club rugby coach Eddie Jones is prepping his outfit for the decider (Hint: 'Genki').Plus, of course, your listener questions and a whole lot more.HERE'S THE RUNDOWN:-Matt Giteau's unfortunate slice of history (2:00)-Preparing for a Rugby World Cup final (3:00)-The difference in preparation for the 2007 final vs. 2015 (4:00)-How this final is shaping up (6:00)-Eddy Jones' preparation and where 'Gits' comes in (8:00)-Who's 'Genki'? (9:30)-Reviewing England's win over the All Blacks... and the Haka controversy (14:00)-The 'risk-free' 2nd semi (20:00)-So what's the point of the third-place playoff? (22:00)-The guys' Combined RWC Final XV (24:00)-Listeners' Twitter questions (32:00)-The boys organise a hypothetical World Rugby Fight Night (47:00)-Previewing the big dance - England vs. South Africa (53:30)-Final prediction! (58:00)

Well, what a show we have for you all. It's a monster preview of the Wallabies' QF clash with England, plus Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles hit on all the big RWC topics, including the tragic typhoon and Japan's stunning tournament.We also have two big UK-based guests in the middle chunk, who form the wildly popular show, The Rugby Pod: former 17-time English player Andy Goode and 63-time Scottish representative Jim Hamilton. They record a segment for simulcast on both this episode and their show.The Wallabies meet (and hopefully beat) England this Saturday evening, LIVE on Fox Sports, of course.Here are more details on this MEGA show:-Typhoon impact in Japan (1:00)-Quarter Final week! (6:00)-Japan's vast/fast improvement (6:30)-The Wallabies are (at least) finding ways to win (8:00)-Play Petaia? (11:00)-Drew's suggested back three (12:00)-Hoilesy's suggested back row (13:00)-Wallabies' best choice in the halves (14:00)-'You can't blame the coaches' for rotating fly half (15:00)-The Rugby Pod people jump on deck (17:00)-The 'Drew Mitchell law' (20:00)-Australia's campaign so far (24:00)-Where Australia has the wood over England (26:30)-The latest with Kurtley Beale (28:00)-How Michael Cheika has got his group motivated / fired (30:00)-The only known TMO at the RWC and why that's bad (33:00)-Thoughts on Aussie England coach Eddie Jones (38:00)-Drew's chat with the Rugby Pod duo finishes (53:00)-Listener / Twitter questions! (54:00)

A typhoon over Tokyo scrapped Rugby World Cup games this weekend – while the scrap over who will screen our favourite sports here in the future intensified.

A typhoon over Tokyo scrapped Rugby World Cup games this weekend – while the scrap over who will screen our favourite sports here in the future intensified.

No Steve Hoiles this week, so Drew Mitchell's flying solo in studio and calls on the help of good mate Matt Giteau.After some of Drew's RWC thoughts to open the show, Gits joins (7:00) the pair hit on all the topics the World Cup has so far generated.They also spend plenty of time going through the Wallabies and Michael Cheika's interesting selections in the backline.(You may also hear the voices of producers Phil Prior and Robbie Feldmann through the show!!)Topics include amazing Japan (2:00), slick South Africa (5:00), all things Wallabies (7:00) and then the guys get to all YOUR listener questions in the second half (17:00).We'll be back next week with a bigger, better show, leading into the finals, but hopefully this episode is some enjoyable RWC fodder in the meantime.

Rugby legends Dan Carter and Jonny Wilkinson are literally on this week's podcast, offering stories, analysis and laughs.They join Fox Rugby's Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles, as per usual.It's Jonny (5:00) and then Dan (26:00), before some listener questions (38:00). And right throughout the show, the boys will hit on all the pressing issues of the 2019 Rugby World Cup so far, including the officiating, and of course the Wallabies' woes and what now....Here are more in-depth details of the show:-Wilko is glad he's not playing rugby today with the ref inconsistencies (6:00)-Jonny's take on the Wallabies' best fly half option (8:00)-Jonny is frightened by how the Wallabies match up with England... should that QF eventuate (10:30)-Jonny's 'big one' after the '03 Final heroics and his regret on soaking it up (15:00)-'I can't see them changing' - DC on NZ halves combo (29:00)-The Dan Carter movie (31:00)-Dan reveals why he kicked a RWC Final conversion with his wrong foot (33:00)-DC speaks about the change that came about to turn the All Blacks into a beast (35:00)-'It's breaking me' to see Foley with this level of confidence (37:00)-Listener questions (40:00)-Why Michael Cheika blew up and what he's trying to do (42:00)-What Drew Mitchell would do to get his confidence back (48:00)-They address some of the referee decisions from Wales and Aussies (50:00)-The positive to take from Wallabies' first two matches - finishing strong (53:00)-A quick Wallabies wrap for the week (1:00:00)

All Blacks and Springboks favourites on this week's show! Ma'a Nonu (from NZ) and Bryan Habana (from Japan) call in to chat to Fox Rugby stars Drew Mitchell and Steve Hoiles.They cover, of course, the Reece Hodge tackle, the All Blacks' win over the Boks, Australia's Saturday scare and heaps more!Pod details:-Week 1 results and takeaways of the World Cup (1:00)-Bryan Habana joins the show (3:30)-The amazing, the electric Cheslin Kolbe and why the Boks are a real danger to Australia's chances (6:00)-Habana on the tournament's try-scoring record (8:00)-Habana on how Hodge should've made THAT tackle (9:00)-The 'We've still go it' Whatsapp group (10:30)-Thoughts on the Springboks' effort vs. All Blacks (13:00)-An extremely humble Ma'a Nonu phones in (15:00)-Ma'a was recently awarded an Order of Merit award. He speaks about it (16:00)-Nonu's thoughts on the All Blacks' first hit out (18:00)-Ma'a Nonu's RWC replacement claims... were there to be an injury (22:00)-Hoilesy and Drew's thoughts on the Reece Hodge tackle, that's been sited (24:30-29:00)-The guys' thoughts on the Wallabies' performances (29:00)-Credit needs to go to Fiji (30:30)-Listener questions (32:00)-Should Will Genia start, going forward? (36:00)

Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles are really getting into the swing of this podcast thing! So much so that they've convinced Matt Giteau to jump on this week's episode, as we build up to the Rugby World Cup opener this weekend.Drew and Hoilesy also get through a heap of listener questions and pack in plenty of light and shade... from laughs to hardcore analysis.

Drew Mitchell & Stephen Hoiles get asked to come back and do a second episode... looking into what worked for the Wallabies in their final pre-RWC tune-up against Samoa.The guys also bring up the great Coogee Oval spectacle from last week, other international results from the weekend, some players to look out for at the World Cup you might not have heard of and they list the Rugby World Cup Snub XV.And, as promised, the lads also get to some listener questions and feedback - via Drew's socials.Here are the highlights:-Traveling to the World Cup - the in-flight politics (2:00)-Wallabies' win over Samoa (7:00)-Drew's back three positioning insight (15:00)-International results wrap (17:00)-Drew's beef with the IRB's world rankings process (17:00)-Randwick and Argentina put on a show at Coogee Oval (18:00)-Listener feedback and questions (22:00)-Is Bill 'coming home'? (25:00)-RWC players to keep an eye out for (26:00)-Hoilesy's 'Fat Club' stories (30:00)-What the players get up to during a World Cup (34:00)-Mrs Mitchell's Bundy bag (35:00)-The RWC Snub XV (39:00)Thanks for listening and subscribing to the show. It's available on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher.

Former Wallabies and current Fox Rugby experts Drew Mitchell and Stephen Hoiles are taking the Fox Rugby Podcast hostage over the entirety of the Rugby World Cup.You'll get the hardcore analysis you're used to, along with some of the most ridiculous stories the pair have up their sleeves.And it won't just be Drew and Hoilesy - they'll be calling on some of the biggest names in rugby to join them each and every show.Here's what's on the 'warm up' episode:-Wallabies selection surprises (3:00)-Being sent home from a WC and what Drew did to distract himself (5:00)-Where Drew's RWC '11 bronze medal ended up (6:00)-Adam Ashley-Cooper's amazing 4th RWC campaign (7:00) - and why he's a great pick-James O'Connor's incredible comeback and Hoilesy's role in getting him back here (11:00)-What Drew likes about the backline balance (15:00)-What Hoilesy is liking about Nic White's addition to the team (16:00)-Why Drew can sympathise with injured young gun Jordan Petaia and the challenges he'll face getting back into the WC squad (20:00)-The good, the bad and the ugly of World Cup camps (23:00)-Drew Mitchell's fat club (26:00)-Wallabies' decisions post-camp, heading into Samoa (29:00)-How the guys would get Pocock primed (30:00)-Andrew Walker's latest comeback (33:00)

Steven Hoiles joins host Nick McArdle, Fox Rugby's Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington, breaking down Australia and New Zealand's World Cup squads, plus look at the Wallabies' camp in New Caledonia, where rising star Jordan Petaia has strained his hammy.

Fox Sports today launched the Rugby World Cup and Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, as well as star 15 Kurtley Beale spoke to the media.Today's podcast is based around what they said and some of the World Cup selection talking points. But we kick things off by working out how it all went so wrong at Eden Park.It's host Nick McArdle with Fox Rugby's Andrew Swain and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.Here's more info:-Bledisloe breakdown (2")-Kurtley's thoughts (9")-Launching Fox Sports' Rugby World Cup coverage (12:30)-Most likely WC minnow scalp (17")-Cheika speaks to media (19")-What's with the Will Skelton chat? (23")-Other selection issues for Australia (24")

HUGE guests between Bledisloe Tests - Rugby Australia's 'hands-on' Director of Rugby Scott Johnson and former All Blacks flyer Jeff Wilson.After one of the most promising Wallabies performances in recent memory, Australia crosses the ditch, attempting to consolidate and bring back the Bledisloe Cup for the first time in 17 years. All in a World Cup year.It makes for a big show, which starts with a deconstruction of the win in Perth, before phoning in Johnson and then checking in with the Kiwi reaction.Here's more detail:-Breaking down the 47-26 win (0:00)-Scott Johnson joins (11:00)-Jeff Wilson subs in (25:00)

Former Ireland and Rebels game analyst Eoin Toolan breaks down the Wallabies narrow win over the Pumas and looks ahead to Bledisloe 1.Then, Rod Kafer comes on to offer his own Test insight. Both guests debate the Wallabies flyhalf position and offer their concerns heading into the Bledisloe Cup series, with a slight look down the road to the World Cup.Foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran, Fox Rugby commentator Andrew Swain and host Nick McArdle are also back on deck.

Brumbies assistant Laurie Fisher joins after taking issue at boring style claims, while Junior Wallabies coach Jason Gilmore talks about his side beating New Zealand 24-0. What's next for Israel Folau. The guests are joined by foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, plus host Nick McArdle.

Wallabies bolter and Queensland Reds halfback Tate McDermott dials in from South Africa ahead of his side's Super Rugby clash with the Bulls.Wallaby great Gary Ella also joins the show to pay tribute to trailblazer Lloyd McDermott, who sadly passed away during the week.And host Nick McArdle and foxsports.com.au journalist Christy Doran debate whether the Wallabies are behind the eight-ball leading into the September World Cup.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS

Australian-born Scottish great Dan Parks is this week's guest.Dan provides a unique insight into Rugby Australia's incoming Director of Rugby Scott Johnson, 6 Nations and Scotland Rugby.And Parks also breaks down Australia's fly-half battle between Bernard Foley and Quade Cooper, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, plus Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTS

Retired centre Anthony Fainga'a opens up on the reason he hung up the boots: concussion. And just how damaging so many head knocks had become in his life.The former Wallaby takes us deep into his concerning concussion journey across the first 24 minutes of this week's Fox Rugby Podcast, before we open up to some of the hot topics in Australian rugby right now, including Quade Cooper's big start to season 2019 and the unfortunate injury setback young gun Jordan Petaia suffered on the weekend.MORE FOX SPORTS PODCASTSHere's the full rundown:The retirement decision and Anthony's concussion issues (1:00)The severity of Faingaa's brain healthAustralian Rugby's faring this Super Rugby season (24:00)The little things that led to the Reds' Super Rugby success in 2011 (28:00)Anthony's take on the extent of Jordan Petaia's Lisfranc injury, something Faingaa's also been through (30:00)The 'clubhouse leaders' for the Wallabies' centre pairing (34:00)Faingaa's thoughts on Quade's form (36:00)'We don't need to hide' star players (37:00)Are we seeing the revival of Australian Rugby? (38:00)Ewen McKenzie a 'wasted resource'? (41:30)Previewing the derbies: Tahs-Reds and Rebels-Brumbies (45:00)More thoughts on Quade (49:00)

Waratahs and Wallabies scrumhalf Nick Phipps is recovering from a calf injury, infamously suffered in an off-season Wallabies camp. David Pocock, Dane Haylett-Petty and Adam Coleman were the other casualties. Nick provides some detail into what actually happened on that camp, joining foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington and Christy Doran, plus Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle.But that's far from all. Phipps is heading off to the UK after this Super Rugby season and the subsequent World Cup, joining London Irish. And speaking of the World Cup, the podcast addresses a somewhat alarming trend of post-tournament exodus. Here's more detail from the latest episode:The injury apocalypse at THAT Wallabies camp (2:00)'Everyone's writing us off' - Phipps on the World Cup (12:00)Why Nick is moving to London Irish after the World Cup (13:00)The alarming post-WC exodus Australia needs to worry about (15:00)The amazing Reds (24:00)Up-and-coming Reds outside back Jordan Petaia's exciting ceiling (29:00)The Brumbies' 'cracking' turnaround (34:30)Phipps' take on the Aussie scrumhalf depth at present (45:00)

Fresh Super Rugby action to talk about!And not just that.Former Wallaby Justin Harrison is in studio, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle.'Goog' (as Harrison is affectionately known) provides some fascinating insight into the game, both on and off the field, plus a few entertaining tales from his playing days.Melbourne Rebels centre Billy Meakes phones in mid-show to re-live their pleasantly-surprising effort in Canberra on Friday night, where they edged out the Brumbies.Here's the rundown:Justin Harrison on his new role with the Classic Wallabies (4:00)What is 'grassroots' and good 'culture' within clubs? (7:00)Rugby nostalgia (9:00)Harrison on his Test debut and the famous line-out pinch vs. Lions (10:00)Why Justin didn't drink after his triumphant debut (11:00)Harrison's amazing second Test, years later, and his unlikely record against the All Blacks (12:00)The threat of Australian Rugby losing Justin Harrison to the Army (14:00)Harrison's thoughts on the Brumbies-Rebels Aussie season-opener (17:00)Wallabies' World Cup year priorities (18:00)David Pocock's head knock (19:00)Managing Pocock in a World Cup year (20:00)Billy Meakes admits his Rebels have a 'spring in their step' after first-up win over the Brumbies (27:00)Meakes on what Quade Cooper's brought to the Melbourne side (29:00)The Waratahs' frustrating loss (36:00)How Brad Thorn and the Reds have managed their players and program (39:00)

We're back! Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle and foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran run the microscope over the four Aussie franchises, plus Christy sat down and went 1-on-1 with Tahs coach Daryl Gibson, Reds coach Brad Thorn, Brumbies captain Christian Lealiifano and Rebels coach David Wessels at the official season launch.

BONUS EPISODE! Fox Rugby broadcasters Sean Maloney and Stephen Hoiles look back at the year that was. And while the Wallabies woes are front of mind, upon reflection, it's been nothing short of a ripper 12 months of rugby around the world, as we head into a World Cup year. The boys touch base with Kiwi pair Scott 'Sumo' Stevenson and Karl Tenana, looking at the All Blacks' and Crusaders' success, plus the voice of the NRC Andrew Swain looks back at the domestic competition.This is a light-hearted listen, but a MUST for all Rugby tragics. Enjoy.

Greg Martin joins the podcast to discuss where the Wallabies are at, following another deflating loss to a UK nation, drawing a disappointing close to this year's Spring Tour.Wallabies coach Michael Cheika is under all sorts of pressure and everyone has their say. Then, Rapid Rugby's head of rugby Matt Hodgson, of course also former Wallaby and Force hard nut, calls in to provide an update on the breakaway series set to kick off in February next year.Foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington steer the ship this week.This our final podcast of the year - a HUGE thank you to all our listeners and subscribers. Please rate and review and we'll be back in 2019.

International rugby, with a bit of Sevens mixed in at the end. Former Wallaby and popular rugby personality Simon Poidevin offers his take on everything green and gold, including the win over Italy and the next task, England at Twickenham. Foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran also detail what else is happening at international level, including Ireland's epic Test win over the All Blacks, before Aussie Sevens skipper Lewis Holland phones in at the end.

Former Wallabies coach John Connolly, who doesn't shy away from an opinion, is this week's podcast guest, following the 9-6 loss to Wales. Australia has won just three of its past 13 Tests, preparing to take on Italy this weekend, a side the side in gold has never lost to, in 17 starts. Foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington preview all of this weekend's international action, after John offers some of his thoughts.

Injured Wallaby Reece Hodge comes in to discuss his rehab, plus the Wallabies, Super Rugby and more, alongside foxsports.com.au journos Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.

Foxsports.com.au journo Christy Doran phones in from Japan, providing all the insight into Australia's preparation for their big Test against the All Blacks, joining fellow rugby writer for the website Sam Worthington and podcast producer Phil Prior.

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika re-lives his side's ridiculous comeback victory in Argentina, live in Fox Sports' podcast studio, alongside foxsports.com.au' Sam Worthington and Christy Doran.

Former coach and player Glen Ella offered some on-point analysis on what's going wrong in Australian rugby right now, joining foxsports.com.au's Sam Worthington and Christy Doran, plus Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle.

Former Wallabies Mark Gerrard and John Eales are guests this week, looking at what went wrong in this year's Bledisloe series and what's happening in Australian rugby as a whole, plus the crew previews this Saturday's Shute Shield GF at North Sydney Oval (3:10pm kickoff).

Jeremy Paul reacts to calls to sack Wallabies coach Michael Cheika, before the last player to skipper a Wallabies win in Eden Park Andrew Slack provides his take on the national team. Foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran joins host Nick McArdle.

Former Wallabies skipper and Harlequins star James Horwill phones in to talk up the hotly anticipated Bledisloe Cup opener in Sydney, joining foxsports.com.au's Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, and host Nick McArdle.

David Campese calls in, providing his thoughts on all things rugby, plus foxsports.com.au journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington and Fox Rugby's Nick McArdle look back at the Crusaders' record ninth Super Rugby victory.

Scotty is joined this week by James McOnie in the podcast studio. They talk about the weekend's super rugby clashes as the final looms near, SANZAR's recent discussions about the role of the TMO, and Scotty thinks concussion still isn't being taken seriously. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

From rugby's challenges to breakthroughs, outgoing Players' Association boss Ross Xenos joins host Nick McArdle and foxsports.com.au journo Sam Worthington.

Broadcaster Greg Clark and Brumbies forwards coach Laurie Fisher help fill the void left by absent co-host Christy Doran. Nick McArdle and Sam Worthington help wrap up a huge week of Super Rugby in Australia.

Wallabies assistant coach Mick Byrne, former Aussie international Greg Martin and Connacht-bound Australian coach Andy Friend join the Fox Rugby Podcast to discuss all the week's big talking points. Will Izzy be grounded? Where to next for the Wallabies? And why is another Aussie heading abroad? The trio of guests join Nick McArdle and Christy Doran.

Rod Kafer, Jamie Heaslip and the BBC's Chris Jones are all guests this week, zooming in on the big talking points in international rugby. It's not just the Australia-Ireland decider going on this week - Eddie Jones and his English team are under ALL SORTS of pressure in South Africa, which Chris Jones looks at. The guests join regulars Nick McArdle, Christy Doran and Sam Worthington.

HUGE edition! Guests this week are Wallabies prop Sekope Kepu and Ireland great Jamie Heaslip, reviewing Australia's rousing first Test win. Then Sean Maloney calls in from France to talk Sevens and Under-20's, with Christy Doran, Sam Worthington and debutant Fox Rugby podcaster Lou Ransome, presenter on Fox Sports News 500. 

Tim Horan and Irish legend Jamie Heaslip are guests on the podcast this week, alongside Nick McArdle, Sam Worthington and Christy Doran. Horan provides his Wallabies team analysis (18"), the guys dispute the impact 'character' has on penalties and Christy sits down with Heaslip (42").

Waratahs scrum half Nick Phipps joins Nick McArdle and digital journos Christy Doran and Sam Worthington, talking the Tahs' streak-ending effort against the Highlanders last weekend, plus the Israel Folau media circus, the Australian conference gaining strength and Ireland's upcoming tour down under against the Wallabies.

Two very special guests this week as Christy Doran and Sam Worthington are joined by Wallabies coach Michael Cheika and former Brumbies star Scott Fardy - fresh from his European triumph with Leinster.

Hierdie week gesels ek met Rapport se Leighton Koopman oor die Stormers se indrukwekkende sege oor die Bulls op Nuweland, die Sharks se wen oor die Highlanders en die Lions wat weer kleitrap. Ons praat ook in diepte oor die toekoms van Superrugby en of al die Suid-Afrikaanse spanne nie maar in Europa moet gaan speel nie. Deel 1: Ons analiseer die naweek se drie Superrugby wedstryde waarin die SA spanne betrokke was. (40s) Deel 2: Die toekoms van Suid-Afrikaanse spanne in Superrugby en toekoms van die Sanzar vennootskap. (33m 07s)

The boss of New Zealand Rugby concedes it's an odd decision to award the 2023 Rugby World Cup to France.Steve Tew and the other New Zealand Council members voted for SANZAR partners South Africa, who had been given the tick of approval by World Rugby's independent evaluation committee.But the 39 Council members voted overwhelmingly in favour of France who won the final vote 24-15 over South Africa after Ireland had been eliminated in the first round.Tew said it does look odd and people can speculate around that as much as they want.He says World Rugby now has an opportunity to review the process."We'll take that time to see what we can do better. I'm not sure I would be an advocate for a report being produced with a recommendation and then trying to keep it secret when it's gone through 36 people."However, Tew doesn't beleive the decision smaller makets will no longer be able to host sport's showpiece as next time round they might have different criteria for hosting the World Cup.He believes if France is commercially successful it sets the banks balance up for World Rugby and they might set different criteria and might want to take the game to a developing market.LISTEN ABOVE AS STEVE TEW SPEAKS WITH RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST

South African born comedian Urzila Carlson is a regular on televisions screens across Australia and her adopted home of New Zealand. With appearances on "Have You Been Paying Attention", "7 Days", "Super City" and "Road Madness", Urzila has become much sought after on the international stage, both as a headline stand up act and as an MC.Urzila was recently holidaying South Africa, and was incredibly gracious enough to take some time to sit with me after performing at the Goliath Comedy Club in Johannesburg, where she shared her comedy origin story, her love of watches, and discussed the state of coffee across the SANZAR nations.

L'épisode 13 du podcast est un peu plus décousu mais focalisé sur un bilan d'Irlande France, où l'on a pas mal digressé. Nos billets d'humeur avec pour ma part, un gros coup de gueule contre les journalistes qui critiquent les Sunwolves à tort et à travers et un coup de gueule de Damien contre la SANZAR. Notre carte postale vous emmène au Sri Lanka, un pays qui se développe à vitesse grand V au rugby ! Et toujours nos rubriques habituelles : "ce qu'il fallait retenir de ce WE", "les billets d'humeur" et "ce qu'il faudra suivre le WE prochain". N'hésitez pas à nous dire en commentaire ce que vous pensez du podcast. Nous sommes toujours prêt à écouter vos critiques. Abonnez-vous sur SoundCloud, iTunes, TuneIn, Facebook ou Twitter. Bonne écoute ! Enregistrement en conditions du direct Montage par Damien Musiques: - Générique d'introduction par Artsworks (www.deezer.com/album/6547681) - Le jingle des 6 Nations de la BBC Page Facebook : Léo Rugby Club : www.facebook.com/LeoRugbyClub/ Compte Twitter : @leorugbyclub : twitter.com/leorugbyclub Chaine Youtube : Leo Rugby Club : www.youtube.com/channel/UCkvg5mRC-4S8GmU5OeL-5ZQ

This week Reg, Matt and Hugh are joined by former Wallaby and now Western Sydney Rams coach Jeremy Paul as they wrap up this week's burning questions: 1. What are the biggest challenges for the NRC moving forward? 2. The Rams have only just one their first game, but they have really competed well all weekend, can rugby thrive in western Sydney? 3. There were a lot of high scoring games on the weekend, as seems to be the norm in the NRC, is there actually any defence in the NRC? 4. The Super Rugby draw for 2017 has been released and there’s talk for further expansions in the future - so has SANZAR lost the plot? 5. The Wallabies have never won in Pretoria, which performance will be key for a win there this weekend?

This episode we look back at all the action from Round 1 of the Super Rugby Championship. Brumbies off to a flyer, the Tah's too strong for the Red's, the Rebels defeat the Force and the standout games from the other conferences.

The 6  Nations is about to be decided and there's a remote chance Ireland could steal it but France is the hot favourite to not only win but claim another Grand Slam. Ireland need to beat Scotland, a tough opponent, by a large margin and hope England can do the same to France (well not as well). But there's  controversy brewing with the last minute implementation of the new law interpretations that have already been championed and adopted by SANZAR. Les Kiss reveals on this week's show that the Irish camp were told on - Thursday - just two days before their clash with Wales that the game would be played under the new strict interpretations at the breakdown already in use in the Super 14. Why this has happened as the tournament reaches its climax is unknown but there are plenty who are not happy about it. We catch up with Munster Assistant Coach Laurie Fisher as they prepare to get their stars back in action. It's a great chat with a pretty straight shooting coach who is very much at home after leaving the Brumbies a couple of seasons ago. Laurie assesses Ireland's chances for World Cup glory and he also gives us his views on the new law interpretations. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - POSITIONAL CHANGE

This is the full interview with Sydney based international referee Stuart Dickinson. Neutral referees have made way for merit based referees in the Super 14. It's all about getting the best referees officiating the best games. SANZAR's move is a bold one but controversial in some circles of the game.