Podcasts about Six Nations Championship

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics:· This week saw EU-US relations shift as the near-confrontation over Greenland perhaps showed the best way to handle US President Donald Trump's demand to take over the Arctic island. The decision by Trump to withdraw the threat of tariffs against eight European countries opposing his plan for Greenland represents a rare climbdown.· Bord Bia chairman Larrry Murrin faced calls from Sinn Féin and the Irish Farmers' Association for his resignation this week amid a controversy over his company Dawn Farms importing Brazilian beef.· The proposed reforms to the national rent control system due to come into effect on March 1st might be a hard sell for Government due to rent increases and evictions that may arise from the changes.· And former Fianna Fáil senator and MEP Brian Crowley has passed away at the age of 61. A native of Bandon, Co. Cork, topped the poll in every European election he contested – in 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009 and in 2014 – and was a well-liked figure both inside and outside Fianna Fáil.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Emer McLysaght on the joy and hidden challenges of living alone, the disappearance of former New York Giant Sam Beale, and the upcoming Six Nations Championship.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row. The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday. And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Ireland is set to land in Edinburg tomorrow for the last round of the Women's Six Nations Championship against Scotland.Ireland will look to end the competition on a high but Scotland will hope to repeat their win against the girls in green when they last played in the country in 2023…Joining Kieran to discuss is Alison Miller, former Irish International and Megan Gaffney, former Scottish International.

Jackie Shiels debriefs Ireland's record-breaking, bonus point win against Italy in the second round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship. #Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

It's not how most people start playing the game! Ireland Rugby Player and Aer Lingus Ambassador Linda Djougang joined Dave to chat about this year's Women's Six Nations Championship.

Fabien Galthie has a second title, England might be back, and Lions contenders have done all they can at the test level. In our final episode recapping the Men's Championship, I was joined by Adam Latham and David Cordial to talk Super Saturday, Ireland's season, Lions bolters and more. Enjoy! You can find me @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us in this new episode of the French Rugby Connection Podcast featuring Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper. They discuss the anticipated matchup between France and Ireland in the Six Nations Championship, analysing the squads, key players, and game strategies. Veronique and Bill also share insights on the pivotal role of players like Ntamack and Du Pont, and make their match predictions. Key statistics, team formations, and the importance of disciplined defense are covered in-depth, making this a must-listen for rugby fans! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the gallic twist!00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back00:52 Preview of the France vs Ireland Match02:02 Team Lineups and Key Players03:07 Weather and Match Conditions03:40 Tactical Analysis and Predictions06:42 Historical Context and Player Milestones13:32 Final Thoughts and Predictions19:28 Au revoir

Oliver was joined on the line by Fiona O' Brien, former Ireland rugby international and also by Benoit Lorge who is a French Chocolatier based in Kenmare County Kerry, ahead of Ireland's crucial rugby match against Les Blues in the Six Nations Championship tomorrow.

Undefeated and ominous-looking Ireland now lead the Six Nations Championship after two rounds in 2025, but England's late win over France will remain a talking about for a while yet, as Brett McKay & Harry Jones launch into another Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Scotland showed some but not enough grit before going down to Ireland at Murrayfield, England's 80th minute winner to beat France by 1 will keep Twickenham Man happy for weeks, and Italy were just way too good for a Wales who still might not have hit rock bottom. Also: a make-up weekend in the United Rugby Championship, plus Japan Rugby League One Rd.8. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SixNations Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the start of Rugby's Six Nations Championship this weekend, that's where we kick off this week's episode. France were led by the imperious Antoine Dupont in their win over Wales, Scotland and Italy offered an intriguing tussle which was closer than the final scoreline might show, whilst England were probably flattered by a 5 point loss in Dublin. After their winter Break, Netball's stars are back in action as England host a quad series with South Africa, Malawi and Uganda. Following a convincing win over Malawi the Red Roses were then just edged out by South Africa. They face the final group game against Uganda on Saturday, before the medal placing round on Sunday in London. Australia completed their humiliation of England in the Women's Ashes Cricket - a resounding  innings defeat condemning the tourists to a 16-0 whitewash defeat. England's male counterparts also slid to their worst ever T20 defeat, being all out for just 97 and losing by 150 runs. We also have a Super Bowl preview, the latest in our “Rugby League Challenge Cup road to Wembley” status, and updates from the worlds of Tennis, Golf and Winter Sports. Finally Tony fires a broadside, this time at the TV companies trying to drum up excitement about the dead parrot non-event that transfer deadline day has become.

Join our dastardly duo as they traverse the weekends action from the first round of The Six Nations Championship.Don't forget to Rate - Subscribe - ShareTom's new tour tickets: http://www.tomomahony.com/gigs/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/banana-and-bear-s-rugby-pod--5107888/support.

The Six Nations Championship has begun for 2025, with France and Ireland laying down statement wins in Round 1, providing Brett McKay & Harry Jones with the perfect platform to kick off the new Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. France were completely dominant in their 43-0 win over hapless Wales in Paris on Friday night, with Scotland's 31-19 win over Italy in Edinburgh, and Ireland's patient 27-22 win over England in Dublin completed the opening weekend with bonus points for all three winners. Also: Japan's Rugby League One Rd.7 action gets a mention. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SixNations Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sent Bernard Jackman to a dumpling class, as this week is of the beginning of the Six Nations Championship and the Lunar New Year.

There are many deadly sins on the rugby field, but just which of the Seven Deadly Sins broadly apply to the Six Nations teams was pondered by The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan, who joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones for the latest episode of second season of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Harry, of course, has committed most of those deadly sins on the rugby field, but he was intrigued with the idea of applying the Seven Deadly Sins to each of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France, and Italy and where they currently sit as we enter the 2025 Six Nations Championship. You just will not have ever heard a tournament preview done like this before. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SixNations Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Here. We. Go. The Six Nations is just two sleeps away and we can't wait! Join host Ollie Little and a special panel of Rugby Paper columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain, but also Richard Isaac from the Rugby Analyst as the guys welcome England, British & Irish Lions and Bath legend Jerry Guscott to preview the Championships. Is third place a success for England? Will there be a Grand Slam winner? Can Wales stop the rot?  We debate all in this one - just hours before Steve Borthwick named his side to face Ireland - and stay till the end to hear our winner, players of the tournament and ones to watch.  Don't forget to play along with our predictions league as well - check them out on the Rugby Paper website!  

Exciting Times Ahead: French Rugby Eyeing Victory in Six Nations and BeyondIn this week's French Rugby Connections podcast, hosts Véronique Landewand Bill Hooper bring us insights, updates, and forecasts from the world of French rugby, with heart-pounding focus on the upcoming Six Nations Championship. Enjoy the French Rugby Podcast, the podcast with the gallic flair.The Calm Before the Storm00:00 Intro music00:19 Welcoming the Rugby Fans01:00 Six Nations Championship Preview01:35 France's Recent Performance and Future Prospects06:02 Squad Announcements and Key Players09:57 Top 14 League Updates17:15 New Rules and Player Contracts19:40 Countdown to Six Nations20:22 Conclusion and Rhythmic Closing

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson bring you their ultimate guide to the 2025 Six Nations Championship.  Is it now or never for Scotland?  Five-time Six Nations winner Conor Murray joins us as he prepares for an Ireland camp without Andy Farrell, Liam Williams tells us some of the young Wales players are too quiet and Squidge Rugby tips France to potentially win a grand slam. Plus England have a new captain in Maro Itoje, but they also have one of their most important players back as they bid to win away in Dublin on the opening weekend.  Get tickets for our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 If you want to nominate your local club to take part in our new game, here is the link: https://forms.gle/9PrSEohCYiLB4D9R6 Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby

We're back for more in 2025 and it's another enthralling round of Championship Rugby to kickstart the New Year with four sides in contention to end the day in second place.  Lots to talk about for Ross & Charlie including the fantastic news that Ellis Mee, who starred for Nottingham last season, has been called up by Wales for the upcoming Six Nations Championship.  The usual preview / review also takes centre stage plus the latest from up high at the Rugby Football Union. 

Brian O'Driscoll is an Irish rugby legend and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He captained Ireland for nearly a decade, led the British and Irish Lions on their 2005 tour, and was instrumental in numerous Six Nations Championship wins for his country. He remains the all-time leading try scorer in the competition.Brought to you by Eason – Ireland's favourite bookseller.Follow the show:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookshelfpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's, like, the first day back at school for Honor and she eats her muesli with the quiet, steely-eyed intensity of me doing my traditional 500 sit-ups on the first morning of the Six Nations Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is it like to attend a rugby game if you're blind or partially sighted?  Luci Franks recently went to Twickenham Stadium to see the England v Ireland game for Women's Six Nations Championship. Image shows RNIB Connect Radio. In a white square 'RNIB' is written in bold black capital letters and underscored with a bold pink line. Beneath it 'Connect Radio' is written in smaller letters in black.

The 2024 Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship is right around the corner, and here's hoping for improved fortunes. With Ireland winning WXV3, Scotland winning WXV2 and England claiming the WXV1 crown; this years tournament promises to be exciting and hopefully even more competitive. We break down each team individually and fairly. Enjoy! Guests: Aoife O'Callaghan - https://twitter.com/AoifeOC_ Chrissy Hawkins Leslie - https://twitter.com/MissilePanda Feel free to follow me on my socials @CaolanSRugby on Instagram, X/Twitter, and BlueSky; with my articles available at: https://caolansrugby.wordpress.com  And you can find my podcasts on all providers @CaolanSRugbyPodcast   Linktree - ⁠https://linktr.ee/caolansrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Elma is joined by Katy Daley-Mclean and Scotland Captain, Rachel Malcolm, to look ahead to the Guinness Women's Six Nations Championship, at last week's launch! The trio are also joined by legendary Olympian, Dame Laura Kenny, who announced her retirement from cycling yesterday, & Lionesses Jill Scott & Karen Carney to discuss the trajectory of women's sport & share their own experiences of competing on the world stage. They also get into Olympic ring tattoos, splitting the G & the unlikely Lioness on the panel…

0:00-6:13 - Intro; 6:13-39:49 - A hugely successful weekend of National League action is reviewed by regular pundit Derek Dormer as the flagship hurlers advanced to a Division 1 Semi-Final showdown with neighbours Tipperary in Portlaoise this Sunday while the ladies footballers kicked a whopping ten goals to book their spot in the Division 3 decider. The Womens' Clare Cup Semi-Final and the start of the adult football leagues are also up for discussion; 39:49-1.00:14 - There was double success for the male footballers as the senior side kept up their National League Division 3 promotion push with a merited victory over Antrim while the Under 20's got their Munster Championship campaign off to a winning start in Waterford. Football analyst Kieran Madigan assesses both ties along with the weekend's Cusack and Garry Cup openers; 1.00:14-1.11:50 - More silverware via another gritty penalty shoot-out for Newmarket Celtic who completed a remarkable week with the first domestic trophy of the season against arch-rivals Avenue United on Friday night. CDSL PRO Dean Russell joins Eoin and James to praise Paddy Purcell's side's latest achievement as well as look forward to the return of the Clare Cup and league action in all four divisions; 1.11:50-1.27:28 - Following last weekend's Six Nations Championship win for the Irish rugby team, their female equivalents begin their campaign away to France this Saturday. Former international Eimear Considine is on the line to discuss both championships as her fellow Kilmihil native Edel McMahon leads out her country over the next six weeks; 1.27:28-1.34:12 There are five new All-Ireland Juvenile Handball champions in the county after Clare's representatives won three titles and two silver in Croke Park on Saturday. Secretary Orla Considine joined the lads to celebrate those achievements and update the pod on all the handball action inside and outside of the county; 1.34:12 - Round up of athletics action including best wishes to Emma Haugh who represents St Flannan's College and Ireland in the European Post-Primary Cross Country Championships this weekend. The senior camogie side's return, and minor ladies football and camogie action are updated along with all the latest rugby results and fixtures.

Rugby: Ireland Beat Scotland 17-13 to Win 2nd Straight Six Nations Championship

In this edition of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, host Véronique Landew and co-host Bill Hooper dive into the passion and anticipation surrounding the upcoming French and English rugby match, aka Le Crunch in Lyon.  With the French team unchanged and confidence high after a victory in Cardiff, a win for LES BLEUS should be on the cards, or will it?  Key player Nolan Le Garrec, stepping in for Antoine Dupont, is spotlighted for his extraordinary performance and potential. The conversation also taps into the broader landscape of the Six Nations Championship, discussing other teams' performances, player fitness, and strategies. Attention shifts briefly to the Top 14 league dynamics and upcoming player transfers, with a side note on the culinary delights of Lyon, setting the stage for a weekend of intense rugby action and national pride for his ultimate 6 Nations weekend! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the rugby podcast with the gallic twist!00:00 Opening 00:19 Welcome to the French Rugby Connection00:29 Recalling Last Year's Crunch Match00:48 Anticipation for the Upcoming Game01:31 Team Strategies and Player Highlights01:44 Analyzing Past Matches and Team Dynamics02:37 Spotlight on Nolan Le Garrec04:35 The Essence of French Rugby and Upcoming Challenges04:52 Strategic Shifts and Player Performances07:42 Previewing the England vs. France Match09:47 Discussion on Player Selections and Predictions19:05 Top 14 League Updates and Player Moves23:30 Six Nations Championship Predictions25:50 Closing Remarks and Aurevoir

In this episode, the final episode of the 2024 Six Nations Championship, Greg & Nigel discuss the upcoming game v Scotland. Lots of battles within the battles. As always, we are joined by a number of special guests. Here's hoping to an Ireland win and a 2024 Championship. Have a great St Patricks weekend.  

Are cyborgs now reality? Elon Musk certainly thinks so. His company, Neuralink, has successfully implanted one of its wireless brain chips in a human. Although billed as a breakthrough, they're not the first to do it. In fact, similar devices have already been implanted, all with the aim of connecting our brains to computers with the aim of tackling complex neurological conditions. Joining Inside Science is neuroscientist and author, Dean Burnett. In this episode, Dean helps to break down the technology behind the brain-computer interface and digs into the ethical implications. Plus, game changing smart technology gets a run out as Rugby Union's Six Nations Championship kicks-off. This year, all players will be wearing “Smart Mouth Guards.” These are intelligent gum shields containing miniature gyroscopes, accelerometers and Bluetooth, which provide - with incredible accuracy - a measure of the magnitude and frequency of forces experienced by players. An athlete making their international debut in this competition could have their entire collision history mapped from now until retirement, providing invaluable information for training and treatments. Crucial not only for elite squads, but ultimately for community and schools rugby where the technology will eventually land, leading to a safer game. And finally, it turns out that we can actually understand chickens even if we've never met them before! After assessing a group of around 200 volunteers, a team at the University of Queensland has discovered that humans with no experience of chickens at all, could understand the birds' calls of satisfaction, or frustration. The research has serious implications for what's known as precision farming, an area of livestock farming with little, to no, human interaction that requires automated systems of welfare detection using sound recognition. Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Louise Orchard, Florian Bohr, Alice Lipscombe-Southwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth  BBC Inside Science is produced in collaboration with the Open University.

Which plants should I avoid that are prone to spreading across chalky grassland? Any tips on growing tropical canna plants in the warmest corner of my garden? What's the panel's oldest and favourite gardening garment?Peter Gibbs and a panel of horticultural experts provide some much needed advice to an audience in Pewsey. On the panel this week are pest and disease expert Pippa Greenwood, house plant specialist Anne Swithinbank and award winning garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Later in the programme, regular panellist Kirsty Wilson explores the history of the thistle plant as well as its significance to Scotland's national rugby union team, as this year's Six Nations Championship continues. Producer: Dominic Tyerman Assistant Producer: Rahnee PrescodExecutive Producer: Carly MaileA Somethin' Else production for BBC Radio 4

Former rugby coach and rugby analyst Matt Williams joins Eamon to talk about Ireland's game against France in the opening match of the 2024 Six Nations Championship.Recorded on Monday 5th February 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Six Nations Championship kicks of tonight at eight o'clock as Ireland take on Les Blues in France and this is the game that people are calling the match of the championship and here to tell us what we can expect from tonight's game is Shane Byrne.

Sports scientist, Dr Ross Tucker, talks about the news smart mouthguards that will be used by rugby players in the Six Nations Championship which gets underway tomorrow. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Brown is an English professional rugby union player who plays fullback or wing for Leicester Tigers in Premiership Rugby. Brown joined the Harlequins senior team in 2005, having played youth rugby at Salisbury and Melksham, and began playing for the England first team two years later. During his career, Mike has won 3 Six Nations Championship titles with England and two Premiership Rugby titles with Harlequins. In this episode, we dive deep into what it takes to achieve 19-year success in pro rugby. Expect to learn ways to develop great coach-athlete relationships, how to find and build your super strength, and the best way to respond to feedback as an athlete.  [00:00] Introduction [03:37] The Sacrifices Athletes Make [07:16] Coming Through the Youth Ranks [09:29] Mike's Journey to Pro Rugby [15:26] Mike's Mindset as a 15-Year-Old Amateur [19:13] Do You Need to Outwork Everyone Else? [24:20] The Power of Self-Improvement as an Athlete [28:12] How Athletes Should Respond to Feedback [31:20] Finding and Developing Your Super Strength  [33:46] Mike's Professional Debut [39:01] What it Was Like Not Playing For England for 4 Years [41:02] How to Develop Good Relationships with Your Coaches [47:02] The Secret Source to 19 Years in Pro Rugby [49:30] How Mike Mentally Prepared For Games [52:15] Hobbies and Passions Outside Rugby [55:43] How Mike is Preparing For Life Outside Sports [59:17] The Benefits of Embracing the Beginners Mindset [01:04:40] Positively Visualizing Your Future [01:06:27] Mike's Favorite Quote [01:08:36] Parting Thoughts   Links and Resources: Mike on LinkedIn  Join the MindStrong Academy (14-Day Free Trial): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindstrong.lewishatchett.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get my Free Friday email 'The Game Plan': ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lewishatchett.com/the-game-plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Lewis at: TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠For more on the podcast visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.lewishatchett.com/podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Contact the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@lewishatchett.com⁠

Former Ireland internationals Grace Davitt and Fiona Hayes joined Aisling O'Reilly ahead of the third weekend of the TikTok Women's Six Nations Championship where Ireland are on the road to Italy.

Amanda Blanc is the group CEO of the insurance company Aviva. She is one of a handful of women at the top of FTSE 100 companies and has spoken out against the sexism and misogyny many – including herself - have encountered during their careers. In 2022 she called out disparaging comments made to her by some of the male shareholders at her company's own AGM. Her published riposte received some 1.6m views in the space of a few days. Amanda was born in Treherbert, a former mining village in the Rhondda Valley. Both her grandfathers worked down the mines and she says the miners' strike of 1984 left a lasting impression on her and taught her the value of community. After studying modern history at Liverpool University, Amanda joined a graduate training scheme at Commercial Union. By the age of 29 she was the company's youngest and first female branch manager when she took up the post in Leicester. She joined Aviva in 2020 and the following year she was appointed Women in Finance Charter Champion by HM Treasury. She was named the Sunday Times Business Person of the Year for 2022. Amanda is married to Ken Blanc, who also worked in insurance but gave up his job to support her career. They have two daughters and live in Hampshire. DISC ONE: Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) - Kate Bush DISC TWO: Town Called Malice - The Jam DISC THREE: Thank You for the Music - Abba DISC FOUR: Tainted Love - Soft Cell DISC FIVE: This is Me - Keala Settle DISC SIX: Dignity - Deacon Blue DISC SEVEN: The Man – Taylor Swift DISC EIGHT: Land of My Fathers - Welsh rugby fans at Six Nations Championship, 2013 BOOK CHOICE: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott LUXURY ITEM: A photo album CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Tainted Love - Soft Cell Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

Nathalie Amiel was a star of French rugby for more than fifteen years, from when she started playing internationally aged 15. She was part of the French team which won the Five Nations, as well as the European Championship four times. The 2002 season was her final one, she finished off her career winning the first ever women's Six Nations Championship. Nathalie has been speaking to Laura Jones. (Photo: Nathalie Amiel playing for France. Credit: Nathalie Amiel)

For the final time in 2023, The Scrum Down focusses on the Six Nations which has been won by Ireland, who also won a Grand Slam. Corbs is joined again by Ross Hamilton to break down the numbers from the final round, evaluate the teams and see their progress throughout the tournament as well as look at some of the key stats that have determined the outcome of the competition.

A round up of the final round of the (brilliant!) 2023 Six Nations Championship. LTBP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy to look back at the opening weekend of this year's Six Nations Championship.

Ireland legend Keith Wood & Wales icon Tom Shanklin join Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to preview the opening game of the 2023 Six Nations Championship, as Andy Farrell's side heads to Cardiff with Warren Gatland back on the Welsh rugby throne... Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

I go, “Twas the week before Sixmas, and all through the class, nothing was stirring, not even a mouse!” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we spoke with Joy Neville - former Ireland women's rugby union international and current IRFU referee Joy is a former Ireland women's rugby union international and a current rugby union referee. As a player Neville represented Ireland at both the 2006 and 2010 Women's Rugby World Cups, captaining the first Ireland team to defeat France in that period. After retiring as a player she took up being a referee. She has taken charge of matches in the Women's Six Nations Championship, the World Rugby Women's Sevens Series and the Rugby World Cup, including the 2017 final. Neville has also achieved a number of firsts as a female referee in the men's game - a Pro14 match when she took charge of a 2017-18 fixture between Ulster and the Southern Kings - wait for the story from that game! This also saw Neville become the first woman to referee a top-level men's rugby union match in the UK. She is professionally contracted with the IRFU, has been a TMO, and is based in Limerick. Today we spoke about her journey to being a ref from a player, what makes an excellent referee - and what the prep and post-game processes look like. We heard about the challenges of being a referee, finding a balance between home and work with travel, and her varied officiating roles. We explored how to counter doubt and mistakes - and her fundraising and giving back work. This one is inspiring...about embracing challenges!

There's been a bit of a ruckus after the Grammy for Best Reggae Album went to SOJA, a nearly all-white band. They won over five Jamaican artists. We hear from DJ, BBC 1Xtra presenter and Grammy award-winning producer Seani B, for his take on the backlash… and he has plenty to say about it! We also catch up with Mary, a Nigerian medical student, who was left stranded in Ukraine when Russia invaded. And that's not all. With 2022 set to be a big year for women's rugby, we also chat with Shaunagh Brown, a player for England's national team, the Red Roses. The team are the current world champions and favourites to win the Six Nations Championship and the upcoming Rugby World Cup. Presenters: De-Graft Mensah and Roshan Roberts Producer: Kamilah McInnis Researcher: Michele Theil Sound: Dave O'Neill Editor: Alison Gee

Hosts Rekaya Gibson and Angela Spears have a conversation about the Six Nations Championship - a men's rugby competition between England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, and Wales. They discuss the matchups and players to watch. Also, they share their predictions. #KeepItSporty Update: France is 2022 Guinness Six Nations Champions --- Congratulations! Mentioned in this Episode: England national rugby union team France national rugby union team Ireland national rugby union team Italy national rugby union team Scotland national rugby union team Wales national rugby union team Six Nations Rugby: Men's - https://www.sixnationsrugby.com Six Nations Rugby: Women's - https://womens.sixnationsrugby.com Six Nations Rugby: Youth - https://u20.sixnationsrugby.com  Podcast Episodes Mentioned: Rugby Hall of Famer Phaidra Knight, President, Women's Sports Foundation https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/rugby-hall-of-famer-phaidra-knight-president-womens-sports-foundation/ For the Love of Women's Rugby https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/for-the-love-of-womens-rugby/ The Game Changer Rugby Match https://blackgirlstalksports.com/podcast/the-game-changer-rugby-match/ Podcast Items of Interest: Listen and Support Black Girls Talk Sports Podcast - https://www.blackgirlstalksports.com Join our Facebook Group (Women only) @BlackGirlsTalkSports Follow us on Instagram @BlackGirlsTalkSportsPodcast Download BGTS Android App for free in the Google Play Store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackgirlstalksports.android.girls Podcast Sponsor: Food Temptress Cookbook Store – https://www.foodtemptress.com Sources: Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: Wales v Italy preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60753312 Rugby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: France v England match preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778133 Ruby Union. (2022, March 19). “Six Nations 2022: Ireland v Scotland match preview, team news & key stats.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/60778136 RW Staff. (2022, March 15). “What is a Grand Slam?” Rugby World. https://www.rugbyworld.com/tournaments/six-nations-2022/what-is-a-grand-slam-90086 World Rugby. (2022). “Men's Six Nations Championship 2022.” World Rugby. https://www.world.rugby/tournaments/six-nations-men

Welcome to a dive into the Sharing things archive and a selection of 5 episodes that explore transformation, self-discovery and change. Where are you now and where do you want to be? In our the second episode of this collection we revisit the conversation between Niamh Martin-McGarrigle and Hollie Davidson who talk about social media trolls, changing paths and finding confidence in yourself. This episode is hosted by Amalie Sortland, who joined us un the summer of 2019 and stayed until March 2020. She graduated in politics as part of the class of Covid in 2020. Niamh is a second-year French and Linguistics student at the University of Edinburgh. She is also the Projects Manager at FreshSight, a student-led consultancy that aims to create positive social impact through the provision of practical, sustainable and innovative business solutions. Hollie is Scottish Rugby's first contracted female referee. She had played for Scotland U20 but after a shoulder injury, she hung up her playing boots and picked up the whistle instead. After graduating from the University of Edinburgh in 2014 in Economic History, Hollie worked in finance for two years. She has refereed in a number of major tournaments including the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup Sevens, and the 2019 Women's Six Nations Championship. Each episode of Sharing things is a conversation between two members of our university community. It could be a student, a member of staff or a graduate, the only thing they have in common at the beginning is Edinburgh. We start with an object. A special, treasured or significant item that we have asked each guest to bring to the conversation. What happens next is sometimes funny, sometimes moving and always unexpected.Find out more at www.ed.ac.uk/sharing-things-podcast This episode of Sharing things was recorded before the Covid thing. Images designed by Chris Behr. They are part of his Nice Things icon set. 

Hello and welcome to the Alcohol Alert, brought to you by The Institute of Alcohol Studies.In this edition:Upcoming eventsThis month’s IAS blogsScotland sees the highest number of alcohol deaths since 2008 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵England and Wales saw a record number of 11,000 deaths from alcohol and drugs in 2020, with many suggesting that policies and treatment services aren’t doing enough to help.The Local Government Association has called for public health issues to be a “legal requirement” when councils grant licences for pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants. A new advert by French alcohol giant Pernod Ricard highlights the industry’s tactics when developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategiesIssues in Australia highlight the need for regulatory change in response to emerging technologies A new study looks at UK ministerial meetings with the alcohol industry and links with political donations 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵Which studies came out? Upcoming eventsOn 30 September, 14:00-15:00 BST, we are hosting a webinar to launch the new publication ‘Alcohol marketing during the 2020 Six Nations Championship’, which looks at:To register for the event click here.This month’s IAS blogsRead the blogs here. Scotland sees highest alcohol deaths since 2008 🎵 Podcast feature 🎵New data show that between 2019 and 2020 there was a 17% increase in alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland, up from 1,020 to 1,190. This represents the highest number of deaths since 2008 and reverses the downward trend of alcohol-specific deaths that Scotland had been seeing. Those living in the most deprived areas of the country were 4.1 times more likely to die and men were more than twice as likely to die. The following chart shows the marked increase in male deaths, compared to the relatively unchanged number of women dying. Most of the deaths were of people in their 50s and 60s, representing 60% of the 2020 total. 2019 saw a drop in alcohol-specific deaths, which is widely attributed to the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) in May 2018. Elinor Jayne, Director of Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP), rightly drew attention to the fact that these deaths mean that “colleagues, friends, family, [and] partners now have the burden of their grief to struggle with”. Both Ms Jayne and Alison Douglas, Chief Executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, reiterate the policy demands that public health campaigners and researchers have previously called for: Raise MUP from 50p to 65p as inflation has reduced its effect Reform alcohol duty so that it rises with inflation and is based on the strength of a productBan alcohol marketing as it increases alcohol harm to children Label alcohol to inform people of its risks e.g., cancer risk Improve access to and provision of treatment services Jayne also called for alcohol availability to be reconsidered: “Let’s look at models in countries such as Sweden and Canada where alcohol is sold in designated alcohol stores rather than in supermarkets and convenience stores.”Those in opposition to the Scottish National Party (SNP) were quick to berate the government for the rise in deaths.Annie Wells, Scottish Conservative health spokeswoman, said:“Scotland has a real problem with treating addiction that has grown far worse since the SNP came to power. The Scottish Conservatives are developing plans for a Right to Recovery Bill alongside frontline experts, so that more people can immediately access the drug or alcohol addiction treatment they need. We urge the SNP Government to take the decisive action that is necessary and back our bill.”Gillian Mackay, Scottish Greens health spokeswoman, had a slightly different focus: "We need to recognise the role that poverty and mental health play in this, providing earlier treatment and support where it is needed. There also still needs to be action on the marketing and promotion of alcohol and a reassessment of the minimum unit price."Record alcohol and drug deaths in the UK England and Wales saw a record number of 11,000 deaths from alcohol and drugs in 2020. With Scotland’s recent alcohol data adding to that, many are suggesting that policies and treatment services aren’t doing enough to help.Reported by The Independent, data from the House of Commons Library show that only 10 of over 300 English councils have been able to increase spending on alcohol and drug services. Other councils, including South Tyneside and Wiltshire, have had cuts of over 40% to services. Labour’s shadow health secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, said:“Years of Tory cuts to vital public health services have seen sickness increase and health inequalities widen. We need a new settlement for public health services, a clear target to reduce inequalities and action to minimise harm and help prevent so many dying from addiction.”These figures come at the same time it was reported that since the pandemic the number of people in England drinking over 50 units a week increased from 1.5 million to almost 2.5 million. Dr Tony Rao said:“The impact of the Covid pandemic on alcohol use has been devastating and is a stark warning for the Government.” The largest increase was in over-65s, with a rise from 190,000 (or 3.4%) of this group drinking over 50 units pre-pandemic, to 453,000 (8.1%) subsequently. This represents a 139% increase. MPs Dan Carden and Christian Wakeford, who sit on opposite sides of the House of Commons, have been working together to raise awareness of alcohol harm in the UK. They spoke to ITV News about the shocking alcohol death data that has emerged recently. Christian said:"I think my burning question is - if these are the ones we know about, how many more? How many are crying out for help and not being able to get it? And that to me is something we fundamentally need to change." Both MPs sit on the All Party Parliamentary Group on Alcohol Harm, which as well as recommending that the Government tackles the availability of cheap alcohol and improves labelling, also calls for better support and treatment. One of the major issues the Government consistently faces is pressure from the alcohol industry when trying to improve public health policies, often backing down due to the argument that the economy will be negatively affected by such policies. However this argument has frequently been shown to be a false economy due to the net-negative financial impact that alcohol has on society. Local authorities call for alcohol-related injuries to be considered when granting licences The Local Government Association (LGA) – the body that represents local councils – has called for public health issues to be a “legal requirement” when councils grant licences for pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants. In a press release the LGA said it is “vital to protect communities from harm, reduce NHS costs and save lives”. Alcohol-related harm is estimated to cost the NHS in England, Scotland and Wales almost £4billion a year. Annual estimated costs of alcohol harm to the NHS, 2006-07The measure would update the Licensing Act to include a public health objective and allow for action against premises that fail to protect the health of the community. As it stands, councils can only consider four issues: the prevention of crime and disorder; public safety; prevention of public nuisance; and protection of children from harm. The change would allow them to consider whether granting a licence would exacerbate existing public health issues, such as alcohol-related hospital admissions. Councillor Nesil Caliskan, Chair of the LGA’s Safer and Stronger Communities Board, said:“The last year has shown us the importance of businesses taking measures to protect public health, yet currently councils are specifically discouraged from using the Licensing Act to consider public health issues. Councils do not want powers to refuse every application. But being able to consider the public health impact of new licensed premises would allow them to take a more balanced view in line with their other priorities such as creating vibrant and safe town centres and protecting people from harm.”The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) national chair, Mike Cherry, said:“This suggested licensing change would hit small businesses disproportionately. Perhaps a period of allowing small business hospitality to recover after an exceptionally difficult 18 months is in order.” The Government has said it will respond in due course, and that “Directors of public health are responsible authorities which means that they must be given notice of all licence applications and can make representations about any that raise concerns relevant to the four licensing objectives.” New advert exemplifies Big Alcohol’s ‘dark nudges’ A new advert by French alcohol giant Pernod Ricard highlights the industry’s tactics when developing corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. The digital campaign was developed by the company’s CSR wing – the ‘Responsible Party’ – whose aim is to promote “responsible alcohol consumption and combat binge drinking among young adults in Europe and beyond”. The advert itself shows dramatised clips of inebriated people falling over and passing out, with the line ‘Drink More’ repeatedly flashing up, before it eventually says: ‘Drink More…Water’.  Nudges steer people toward certain options, and ‘dark nudges’ encourage the consumption of harmful products, such as alcohol or gambling.In the 2020 publication ‘Dark Nudges and Sludge in Big Alcohol’, the authors looked into the alcohol industry’s CSR activities and found it is rife with ‘dark nudges’. This new Pernod Ricard advert and CSR activity can be seen as a clear example of a dark nudge and what the authors describe as “priming drinkers by offering verbal and pictorial cues to drink, while simultaneously appearing to warn about alcohol harms”. The study also highlighted that CSR activity often misrepresents alcohol harm by highlighting apparent social benefits whilst making information on alcohol harm difficult to access. On the ‘Responsible Party’s’ ‘Drink More’ website, there is no explicit statement encouraging people to consume less alcohol as a way of reducing harm. Instead it says its aim is to combat binge drinking and mentions moderation towards the end of the page. The study authors conclude that:“reducing, removing, and mitigating the impact of dark nudges should be an important priority for public health policy”. And that “public health policymakers and practitioners also need to consider whether there is a role for sanctions for making misleading and false health claims on alcohol and other harmful commodity industry websites”. Regulations and youth drinking in Australia Over the past month there have been a number of stories from Australia that highlight the need for regulatory change in response to emerging technologies that enable unhealthy commodity producers to market their products to children and young peopleThe Cancer Council Western Australia drew attention to the “world of opportunities” for alcohol companies to market their products, especially on social media platforms that are not open to public scrutiny. The group’s recent research found that 28% of alcohol brand accounts on Instagram had no age-restriction controls. The authors write that of the three top wine and spirits companies, only one of each had controls across all their accounts. This highlights the more hidden ways that alcohol continues to be promoted to children and shows the need for stricter marketing restrictions across social media. In addition to this, a story earlier in the month looked at the State of Victoria’s failure of regulations on alcohol deliveries, with alcohol harm groups saying that the current system makes it far too easy for children to buy alcohol online. A survey by Alcohol Change Victoria of over 1,000 people found that over a quarter of 18-24-year-olds who used delivery services were not asked for ID or didn’t personally receive the order. Not only is it often too easy for young people to buy alcohol without necessary checks, a study published this month shows that a quarter of Australians aged 16 and 17 are allowed to drink at home. Dr Brendan Quinn, lead researcher of the Australian Institute of Family Studies report, said:“In some cases, parents may be allowing their teenagers to drink at home in the belief that supervised alcohol consumption could facilitate a more responsible relationship with alcohol and reduce potential harm. However research suggests early alcohol use could lead to harmful drinking practices, both now and later in life.”Whilst regulations are a few steps behind technology, the alcohol industry continues to develop products that seem to target young people. Mid-month, an alcoholic stout drink was banned from being advertised after a child accidentally drank it, mistaking it for chocolate milk. The stout brand was also ordered to change its branding, due to being so similar to the chocolate milk brand. Another recent example of alcohol brands appearing to target younger drinks is the news that the energy drink Mountain Dew is releasing an alcoholic version. From the packaging it is difficult to tell that it is alcoholic. Which studies came out? The UK Alcohol Alert (incorporating Alliance News) is designed and produced by The Institute of Alcohol Studies. Please click the image below to visit our website and find out more about us and what we do, or the ‘Contact us’ button. Thank you. 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Two rounds of the Six Nations Championship are in the books and Blaine Scully joins Alex to help us navigate through the confusing start to the tournament. Every match is broken down, and each team is analyzed. The guys address what to expect going forward from Ireland in the new Andy Farrell regime (1:45), why Owen Farrell at 12 isn't working for England (18:00) and why we need to be cautiously optimistic about the new look French squad (22:10). These along with many other questions are answered in this week's edition of the Scrum Down

Dan Lyle is back in studio with Alex to recap the action packed first round of The Six Nations Championship. The guys breakdown each match (1:00) and go in to depth on England's humbling in France. Dan explains why he has issues with Eddie Jones' team selection and Alex tells why he didn't agree with his tactics (10:45). After, next weekend's matches are previewed and predictions are made (16:25). To end, with the Sevens Series in full swing Alex and Dan take an in depth look at both the US Men's and Women's teams as we begin to get closer to the Olympics (24:12)

The dust has begun to settle in England as Saracens are set to be relegated at the end of the season. BBC Sports Chris Jones joins Alex to discuss how it happened, what it means for Saracens, the Premiership and the England National Team moving forward (01:30). After, the guys turn their attention to the upcoming Six Nations Championship which is now less than a week away. With new faces and coaches about Alex and Chris analyze each team, discussing their strengths and weaknesses (38:30). Tournament dark horses are picked, predictions are made and Alex explains why England might not do as well as everyone is expecting