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A hell of a week of ruggers, with double Lions games, international games, and one headline-stealing call-up. The lads dive into Owen Farrell's controversial selection, nepotism or necessity? The Lions' campaign stumbles slightly after an impressive win over the Reds and a tougher outing against the Waratahs. We assess who's rising - Maro, Jac Morgan, Huw Jones, and who's wobbling - Duhan, Beirne, Smith. Plus, England impress in Argentina, Ireland's kids hammer Georgia, Scotland beat the Maori All Blacks for the first time, Japan shock Wales (again), and the Wallabies scrape past Fiji. A belter of a week in the rugby world — get stuck in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The British & Irish Lions survive Sydney with a slippery win against NSW Waratahs 10-21. Join Graham Simmons and former 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and "Foxy" reflect on a rough game, reacting to the Lions helter-skelter handling, striding set-piece, the Waratahs jackling prowess and what it's like to be coached by Andy Farrell. Is this why Owen Farrell's experience was called upon? Which combos will face the Brumbies next week? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's fourth match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast

The Lions are roaring… and Owen Farrell is never boring4 tours of duty.. and the Wallabies are in the crosshairsThe decider countdown is on.. Who's gonna be happy..In Origin 2 the Blues were crappy.. Will they handle the comeback of big Papi.In an age of constant media scrutiny and attention this week our heroes delve into the real reason why Super Gaffa  Billy Slater did an Uncle Wayne and recalled an Origin stalwart to bolster the stocks for game 3. Is it disloyalty?  Have they departed from the "pick and stick" culture that no one from north of tweed has ever expressed publicly? Or have they just picked a bloke in form in a position that is lacking? The truth is out there and our very own Mulder and Scully get to the bottom of it. We exclusively reveal that prior to his Origin selection Gem Shibasaki was in fact only on a train and trial deal at Red Hill. His selection now giving Dave Donaghy and the Broncos accountants hives with no doubt a hefty rep footy bonus coming his way.And on the world stage we reveal that nepotistic Flanno is vindicated by another coach biasly picking his son. British and Irish Lions coach, League Legend Any Farrell has sent an SOS to his son Owen to join the tour down under. Owen is England's highest ever point scorer, former  Captain and this is his fourth Lions tour.  This kind of equal alignment with the Dragons situation allows Flanno to flip us all teh bird right?......right???? Dear God if life gives you those kinds of Lemons you just gotta Grapple......

The boys are back together talking all things Origin selections, Wallabies first test against Fiji, NRL team list Tuesday and the commentary quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the KOKO Show we thought to ourselves it is time for a little trip back to ‘No Guest Nonsense Land', the second happiest place on earth, a place where the boys who sit on the couch week in and week out can truly shine and are at full liberty to derail this podcast if they see fit. Thanks to our fantastic headline sponsor Guinness we are going full throttle throughout this British and Irish Lions Tour and they are making sure you, our loyal fans are coming on this journey with us. In this week's episode the lads cover more footy than you can poke a bloody stick at, we hit you with a brand new rendition of Guinness' ‘Perfect Pour' from the Lions v Force match, we chit chat about the demolition job South Africa inflicted on the Barbarians, we look forward to the Reds v Lions thanks to TAB and finally we preview the Wallabies v Fiji in Newcastle.As the weather gets colder the footy is getting hotter, we are now entering the eye of the Lions storm and the lads at KOKO couldn't be happier to bare knuckle box their way through all the x's and o's to keep ye KOKO faithful well informed. We have reviewed and previewed everything the light touches this week and to finish we bring you a brand new game called ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?' and let's just say the boys get a little competitive.So sit back, relax and have some fun watching their feline furries take over our island home. They are bold, brash and barely bathed, which is not dissimilar to the four lads that do our show every week. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show05:19 - KOKO Learnings12:32 - Budgie Smuggler Fleece and KOKO Collection plug16:12 - ‘The Perfect Pour' Brought to you by Guinness - FORCE V LIONS REVIEW31:11 - Guinness Live Show plug 32:29 - REDS V LIONS PREVIEW 37:04 - TAB Odds Segment - REDS V LIONS Watch-Along 41:16 - WALLABIES V FIJI PREVIEW 47:44 - WARATAHS V LIONS PREVIEW 48:37 - Drew talks about playing against the Lions for the Tahs53:37 - SOUTH AFRICA V BARBARIANS REVIEW 57:00 - The KOKO boys talk about playing for the Barbarians 01:00:47 - TOP 14 FINAL - TOULOUSE V BORDEAUX 01:03:47 - ‘Which Lion Was It Anyway?' Game 01:10:21 - Goodbyes and closing remarks01:10: 34 - FELONS BARREL HALL LIVE SHOW - BRISBANEBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comLIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Maloney, Matt Burke and Morgan Turinui reflect on the Lions opening clash against the Western Force. Which Aussies put their hands up for Wallabies selection? Were there any Lions weaknesses exposed? Plus, Fraser McReight joins the boys live from inside Wallabies Camp as they prepare for their clash against Fiji. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia in 2025 in finally underway, as Brett McKay and Harry Jones rip into the first Lions Tour edition of the Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. The Western Force asked plenty of questions of the Lions for as long as they could in Perth, before the tourists' class and experience rose to the top, sealing the 54-7 eight tries to one win to open their Australian tour with a win. Plenty of really good performers amongst then: Dan Sheehan, Joe McCarthy, ‘bellend-issimo' Henry Pollock, Tomos Williams, and the unflappable Finn Russell. Darcy Swain from the Force did his chances of a Wallabies recall no harm, too. Plus, the French Top 14 and US Major League Rugby Champions have been crowned as well, and the Springboks raised the bat against the travelling Barbarians in Cape Town. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Premiership #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby #LionsTour 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

The British & Irish Lions strike hot on Australian soil with a sizzling 7-54 victory against Western Force in Perth. Join Graham Simmons and former Lion Hamish Watson on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and “Mish rip into the action, reacting to the Lions blitz defence, restarts, the power of Pollock and the flair of Fin Russell. With Tomos Williams sustaining a hamstring injury, will Farrell be calling up another 9? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's second match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast

On the Saturday Sledge on ABC Sport Zane Bojack caught up with some of the biggest names in world sport including English netball star Jo Harten and Suns vice-captain Touk Miller. 

This weekend we've got a bonus episode for you in the Rugby Direct feed - The new podcast 'Rivals' from Sir John Kirwan and Victor Matfield. Episodes are released every Thursday, and a perfect complement for Rugby Direct. Follow the podcast on iHeartRadio, or wherever you listen to podcasts: Rivals | iHeart The Wallabies refusing to release their top players for the British & Irish Lions’ tour games against Super Rugby teams... smart long game or a mistake? This week on Rugby Rivals, Victor Matfield and Sir John Kirwan go head-to-head on:– Joe Schmidt and Wallabies’ strategy– Argentina's form vs. the Lions– Damian McKenzie’s form, still world class or slipping?– Razor’s All Blacks picks, and who missed out!– Rassie’s bold youth call for the Springboks New episodes weekly with top-tier rugby analysis from both sides of the globe. Hit subscribe for more, find the audio-only episodes on all podcast apps by searching for 'Rugby Rivals'!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on The KOKO Show the sirens have sounded and from all reports the enemy is well and truly at the gates. That is right the British and Irish Lions have arrived on our shores after getting their pantaloons and long socks ripped up by the pouncing ‘Win Pumas' in Dublin. Thanks to our new headline sponsor Guinness, we are bringing people together through the love of sport, as we debut our brand new segment ‘The Perfect Pour'. Plus, thanks to our dear friends at MJ Bale the KOKO lads are looking on point, as we show those Northern nobody's that us Aussies can scrub up just fine, because if you look good, you feel good and then you can pod good. Plus, Ladies and Gentlemen as we nestle up nice and close on the eve of the Lions Series, we decided to roll in one of Australia's big guns as this week's very special guest. This fella was side by side with our very own Swoop as the Wallabies went nose to tail with the Lions in 2013, he has played over 100 tests for the Wallabies and people would pay good money to crouch, touch, pause and engage with this beautiful big rig. It is of course the large engine that will and has, Mr Sekope Kepu. With Keps in tow the lads fine tooth comb the upcoming series, they gauge his excitement about coaching against the Lions and we get a myriad of A-grade stories that paint our guys in some interesting lights.Finally, the KOKO Crew breaks down the Super Rugby Final, which saw the mighty Crusaders rise to the top of Southern Hemisphere rugby once again to claim their thirteenth title over the table topping Chiefs. In addition to that, we dissect the Wallabies squad that has been announced to take on Fiji in July, as we talk ins, outs and everything in between. So sit back, relax and deadbolt your doors, the Lions and their fanatics have arrived on our shores. It is time for another episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show03:52 - Shout out to Guinness our Major Sponsor04:24 - KOKO Learnings10:39 - MJ Bale shout out for dressing the boys13:55 - The Perfect Pour brought to you by Guinness23:02 - The Guinness Live Shows plug25:02 - Introduce Sekope Kepu27:39 - Sekope on playing against the Lions28:50 - Sekope on coaching against the Lions in 202534:54 - Sekope on playing for Moana Pasifika36:54 - Bench, start and Drop41:20 - Sekope's Lions Series Prediction49:44 - TAB Reds v Lions Watch Along Promo53:27 - CRUSADERS V CHIEFS REVIEW57:50 - KOKO's Super Rugby Awards01:02:36 - The boys talk about the Wallabies Squad01:06:46 - Live Show plugs01:07:00 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comLIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Coming up today, there is an update on the Lions injury front as they step up preparations for the Western Force on Saturday.Andy Farrell on breeding familiarity within the squad.Maro Itoje on ironing out the mistakes.Felipe Contepomi on a proud day for Argentina.And Michael Hooper has his say on who could be Wallaby captain.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

The Wallabies have named a 36-man squad for the upcoming Test against Fiji, with a few interesting calls as the British and Irish Lions have arrived in Australia after their surprise defeat to Argentina on their home shores.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua catch up with Irish Independent's Chief Rugby Correspondent, Ruaidhri O'Connor, to preview the Lions' preparations, as well as recapping James O'Connor's SRP grand final win with the Crusaders and the All Blacks' 33-man squad to take on France.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfie and Will are in Perth covering the British & Irish Lions as the 2025 tour to Australia is up and running. They chat to one of the heroes of 2013, George North, who looks back on his iconic moments against the Wallabies and picks up his Lions back three to start the test series. They also chat about the defeat to Argentina, the latest injury news for the Lions and a possible storm brewing if Australia don't release their test players for the tour matches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Australian cricket captain talks retirement Pressure mounts on Carlton coach Who should be picked for NSW if Cleary is ruled out of Origin Decider The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Australian cricket captain talks retirement Pressure mounts on Carlton coach Who should be picked for NSW if Cleary is ruled out of Origin Decider The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Australian cricket captain talks retirement Pressure mounts on Carlton coach Who should be picked for NSW if Cleary is ruled out of Origin Decider The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crusaders have been crowned Champions again, the British and Irish Lions swamped by fans on arrival in Perth and the Wallabies get down to business in Sydney. Sean Maloney, Matt Burke & Morgan TurinuiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wallabies squads, Super Rugby wraps and a delicious Lions defeat to unpack - welcome to Scrumbags!The biggest tour in world sport has finally arrived on Australian shores and Mitch and Lachie are here to sift through all the hype and headlines leading into Saturday's Force v Lions clash.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/Twitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British & Irish Lions' tour started with a jolt as Argentina pulled off a stunning 24-28 victory in Dublin. Join Graham Simmons and former Lion Shane Horgan on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the Rugby. "Simmo" and "Shaggy" pull no punches, reacting to Andy Farrell's "unacceptable" comments and the Lions' disjointed performance. Was just early tour rust? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's rocky start and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:02:00

This week, we're joined by rugby writer Iestyn Thomas to preview the build-up to the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour of Australia. We dive into the upcoming warm-up against Argentina in Dublin, the form and potential threat of Joe Schmidt's Wallabies, and early standout names putting their hands up for selection. Expect player picks, tactical chat, and a few left-field predictions as the countdown to Lions 2025 begins in earnest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new squad has been announced - and with it, a new collab special. The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions. WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new squad has been announced - and with it, a new collab special. The Dropped Kick-Off and Talking Teams once again join forces to discuss the unveiling of the Wallabies squad that will face Fiji and the British & Irish Lions. WARNING: Three men come together in a room. Of course they swear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maroons live to fight another dayCant wait to hear what Woodsy has to say Fort the rest of the Rugby League media, Crow is on the menu And where the hell was Spencer Leniu?Plenty to Grapple with as our heroes digest a significant Queenslands bounceback on a sodden and miserable Optus Stadium, honouring the ‘born for it' nature of freshly minted skipper Cameron Munster. The West ignites in a near sell out, perhaps providing an easily spinnable statistic pertaining to its people being far more than fair weather footy fans.On the field, a far more palatable performance is unpacked, the stars celebrated, the villains reprimanded. In the coaches box are the personal sleights that defined the buildup, and the broader media role in perpetuating stories that inspire players to put themselves on media bans. These are also unpacked, alongside the one stat every journo in the country will lean on throughout the buildup.Because QLD have never won a series after losing game 1 at Lang Park. Just wait for it.And from one showpiece to the next.. the British and Irish Lions will roll out a semblance of a squad for its first few hitouts ahead of the Wallabies tour. Meantime the LA Lakers are up for sale if you have a spare $10 billion USD to throw about, not bad for a club Gerry Buss spent less than $80 mil on back in the late 70's.10 billion good reasons to like, share and subscribe to this completely biased and utterly unbalanced piece of auditory media. Life's a maroon tinged grapple. Dig that shit.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran reflect on the Super Rugby Pacific semis, pondering if or how Australian teams can upset the status quo; they dig into the Brumbies performance and where the ACT came up short against the Chiefs, before looking at the controversial finish to the Crusaders-Blues contest; they then look ahead to the final, preview Thursday's Wallabies squad naming, react to news of Richie Mo'unga's withdrawal from the AUNZ and the introduction of a Super Rugby AUS competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The KOKO Show the lads serve up a big old bowl of rugby flavoured frosted flakes, regaling tales of the tape from the South to the North and everywhere in between. To help us on this journey as the enemy creeps ever closer to our shores, we are pleased to unveil our new major sponsor for The Lions Tour, it is the one and only, delightfully delicious and surprisingly refreshing Guinness. With Guinness being the unofficial beer of rugby fans around the world, it is fitting they have partnered with us, as we are unanimously the unofficial podcast of rugby fans in all the galaxies. Moreover, the mighty KOKO Show has not only landed a blue-chip sponsor, but this week we are joined by a blue-chip guest. Swoop has once again put the rubber on the road and lured in one of rugby's dead set supernaturals. This fella has played 17 tests for the All Blacks as a player, but he truly found his calling in the coaching ranks, winning 3 World Cups and 4 Super Rugby titles; we think it is fair to say this bloke knows his x's and o's. It is of course the Oracle of New Zealand rugby and the ‘real' Professor of everything awesome, Sir Wayne Smith. With Wayne in tow the lads dove deep into the world of coaching, touching on what makes great coaches tick, how coaches can get the best out of their cattle and who he thinks will win the Lions Series based on style and structure. Plus, we wrap up the Superb Rugby semi-finals, the lads gander at the URC and Premiership Grand Finals and finally we look at the British and Irish Lions Series Winner odds powered by our dear friends at TAB. The lads then round out the show by locking in some more hungry ‘Lion Tamers' and running through our laundry list of Live Shows that are happening in each and every city. So sit back, relax and pour yourself a fresh juicy Guinness, this one will most certainly hit different. It is time now for the newest episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show06:30 - Announcement that Guinness is our Major Sponsor for The Lions Tour08:52 - Welcome Wayne Smith to the show 12:40 - What is Wayne doing now?13:18 - Wayne on coaching Swoop in Japan 18:07 - Wayne predicts the Super Rugby winner 21:32 - Wayne on how the Wallabies should play 26:21 - Wayne is a student of the game 34:05 - Wayne talks about the Lions Series 36:19 - Bench, Start and Drop 40:20 - Wayne's Lions Series Prediction 42:34 - How was everyone's weekend?50:13 - KOKO Live Show at Felons Barrel Hall in Brisbane51:49 - Rugby Round Up Segment 51:58 - CRUSADERS V BLUES REVIEW53:40 - CHIEFS V BRUMBIES REVIEW 58:54 - LEINSTER V BULL REVIEW 01:01:59 - BATH V LEICESTER REVIEW 01:07:29 - TOP 14 SEMI FINAL PREVIEWS 01:08:22 - TAB Sponsored Segment 01:10:46 - The Lion Tamers 01:14:58 - KOKO Live Show at the West Bulldogs in Brisbane01:16:00 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comLIVE SHOWS:Brisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Felons Barrel Hallhttps://www.sevenrooms.com/x1pJ8HnMBrisbane - The KOKO Show Live at Wests Bulldogshttps://www.trybooking.com/DCHAWMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickonsIf you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brumbies' season is over after going down to the Chiefs in Hamilton, setting up an all-Kiwi Super Rugby Pacific grand final. What went wrong for the ACT side, and who will prevail between the Crusaders and the Chiefs?Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the SRP finals and look ahead to the upcoming Wallabies team announcement to battle the British & Irish Lions, as well as talking about the English Premiership Rugby final.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julian Sturzaker, Coach of the Campania Football Club, joins Kaz and Tubes to preview the third annual Pink Sports Day happening this Saturday, supporting the Breast Cancer Network of Australia (BCNA).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Maloney, Matt Burks and Morgan Turinui review the Semi Final performances that resulted in the final Aussie side being knocked out. Plus, a look ahead to the Lions series and what the timeline looks like for Wallabies progression.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Rugby? What Super Rugby?! Join Mitch and Lachie they turn eyes Aussie towards the upcoming British and Irish Lions Series with a full 40-man squad breakdown and a few bold predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Brumbies and Wallabies back Len Ikitau will attempt to draw on his years growing up in New Zealand when the Brumbies take on the Chiefs and into the future when the Wallabies meet their foes in All Blacks colours. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Ikitau tells us about getting over his non selection pain for the World Cup, where this season ranks for the ACT Brumbies and why he's politely not asking James Slipper about the last Lions tour.

We are back to chat all about playoff footy!! On this episode, here is what is on the cards: First Half Segment - Super Rugby Quarter & Semi Final PictureSecond Half Segment - Ngani Laumape signs with MoanaBonus Point Segment - Who should be the Wallabies captain for the B&IL Tour??

The Brumbies are once again the last Aussie team standing as the Super Rugby Pacific season reaches the semi-final stage - but do they have any chance of toppling the Chiefs in Hamilton? Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the dramatic qualifying finals weekend that was, unpack the latest from Wallabies prep to battle the Lions, and chat with current Junior Wallabies coach Chris Whitaker.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ash, Luttsy, Mitch Lewis, Nick Davis and Lachie Sands return for your Monday hit of all the weekend's sporting action We have TWO sprint sensations Nathan Cleary and the 'Giteau Law' The Three Seasons of NRL Brisbane Lions AFL Fixture Quirk Oscar Piastri's Victory and the F1 Sleeper Cell The action-packed week in the world of Football See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quentin Hull and former Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore spoke to BBC Rugby reporter and commentator Sara Orchard ahead of the 2025 tour of the British and Irish Lions. 

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ulster sign Wallabies prop Angus Bell, raising questions over IRFU's overseas prop embargo,Leinster face a opening-weekend trip to South Africa with the fixtures out for the 2025/26 URC season,And Dara Smith-Naughton picks his Ireland XV for the Six Nations opener against France... next February!Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby. #NeverStopCompeting.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Blues tipping Origin enforcer Leniu to thrive at hostile Lang Park West Coast's fresh outlook under McQualter Waratahs to lose Wallabies prop next season The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Monday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.We hear from newly crowned Women's 6 Nations POTY Aoife Wafer.Munster believe their destiny is in Europe.More Welsh region controversy.Schmidt wants Wallaby roar against the Lions.And Ardie Savea the cream of the Pacific crop.Rugby on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Former Wallabies forward Ben Mowen is an ACT Brumbies assistant coach who actually played his debut Test match for Australia in 2013 against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua chat with Ben about the Brumbies and also the Wallabies preparations for the Lions Tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news including Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Pacific Player of the Year award.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alfie, Will and Alex are in Richmond as the British & Irish Lions squad meet for the first time since Andy Farrell named his touring party. So, why is Sione Tuipulotu set to be a tour favourite? Hear why Ollie Chessum is getting stick for his reaction to being named on the tour? And, what is the first Lions tour he remembers watching? Plus, Will and Alex chat to former England and British & Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola about life playing for Vannes in France and his illustrious Lions career. The boys look back on the Premiership fixtures this week and ask whether Bath are coasting to the title, and update on some news about the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite the family group chat blowing up, Richie Asiata is keeping a lid on his Wallabies aspirations after his best year yet for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Asiata tells us about his Samoan dad who still calls him with some coach advice after most games, his unorthodox journey to the Reds, what it was like playing with Kalyn Ponga as a teenager and how Mason Gordon told the Reds he was medically retiring.

The Lions squad is named, the Wallabies are waiting, and somehow we end up talking about... fapping? Rugby's a weird sport—and we make it even weirder.Tony unloads some explosive thoughts about the Lions' that'll make him some new friends up north. We dive into the Lions tour, cover all the Super Rugby, and return with rugby's fastest-growing game show: “Who Won These Games That Have Already Been Played!?”Grab a beer and enjoy

With the Lions named, and Henry Pollock in the squad, we look at who are the biggest rising stars in World Rugby. Plus, we also ask "how many Wallabies could make a Lions 23?' Ross, Jip and Bryn breakdown the Chiefs' epic second half against the Crusaders and whether Quin Tupaea should be back in the All Blacks. We look forward to the Moana Pasifika/ Blues games, as well as Black Ferns and under 20s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British & Irish Lions have named a 38-man team to head Down Under for their much-anticipated series, brimming with talent and including several players with Australian heritage.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the Wallabies' chances and Joe Schmidt's gameplan for the tour - and the boys preview an exciting round of Super Rugby Pacific, with all the latest news.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaProducer: Matt Russell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome along to Friday's Rugby Daily with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, more reaction to the Lions squad announcement, while a key player has emerged as a major doubt for the Wallabies this summer.A big night for Munster and Ulster in their URC clash at Thomond Park,and Leinster and Connacht name their sides for this weekend's domestic action.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of another major blow to Ireland's Women's World Cup ambitions. We hear from the next Wallabies head coach Les Kiss, and the man he's replacing - Joe Schmidt. Munster's record appearance-maker is retiring. And Toulouse have been hit with a major injury blow ahead of their Investec Champions Cup semi-final.

Well, Stephen Donald kicked the hornet's nest this week—and naturally, we dive straight in. Not because we care... but because we're after those sweet, sweet angry clicks. We also break down the latest in Super Rugby, chat about the Wallabies' shiny new coach, and fire up everyone's favourite game: “Can Tony predict European rugby results... after they've happened?” Grab a beer, lower your expectations, and enjoy

Big news! The inmates are taking over the Asylum, with Nick W officially joining Natho to continue the GAGR infiltration of Rugby Australia. Oh, and Les Kiss has been announced as Wallabies coach. Nick H, Nick W and Natho discuss. WARNING: you think we'd be a normal pod with more of us in the RA building?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.Petra Kubalcik is an accomplished user research professional with over two decades of international experience. Originating from Australia, she has honed her research skills across Japan, Hong Kong, the UK, Czech Republic, and most recently, Germany. Petra has led research teams at Dyson, Cookpad and currently serves as Head of User Research at Omio. She is a champion of user-centricity, ensuring that user perspectives remain central to strategy, innovation and development. Petra has personally conducted research in over 40 countries, bringing a global perspective to her work. Outside of her professional endeavors, she is dedicated to volunteering, sailing, woodworking and supporting the Wallabies.In our conversation, we discuss:* Why continuous discovery is often misunderstood and how separating continuous from discovery can clarify your goals.* What makes a strong foundation for setting up a continuous discovery program, including the importance of stakeholder goals and UX maturity.* How to design effective cadences and role-sharing models depending on whether you're doing discovery or continuous touchpoints.* The artifacts and outputs that make these programs sustainable and useful, from pathway playbooks to Miro boards.* Red flags that indicate you shouldn't implement continuous discovery and what to do instead.Some takeaways:* Continuous discovery is not always discovery. Petra emphasizes that many stakeholders use the term continuous discovery when they really mean frequent customer touchpoints. Researchers need to clarify whether the goal is to explore new insights (discovery) or simply maintain regular user input and adjust the program accordingly.* Start with a crystal-clear ‘why.' Without a well-defined reason for starting continuous discovery, the effort can quickly become unsustainable or directionless. Petra urges researchers to treat these programs like any other research project: define the objective, understand stakeholder needs, and forecast what success looks like. Your “why” will be your compass when things get difficult.* Programs must match UX maturity and resources. Continuous discovery isn't right for every organization. Petra warns against starting these programs in low-maturity teams with limited resources, unclear goals, or minimal stakeholder buy-in. If you're fighting at every step, you risk burnout and low-impact work.* Cadence and involvement should flex by context. A one-size-fits-all cadence doesn't work. For light-touch programs with PMs or designers leading sessions, weekly or biweekly cadences might work. For true discovery efforts, a slower pace is essential to allow for iteration, depth, and evolution in the research plan.* Build reusable frameworks and artifacts to lighten the load. To scale continuous discovery, Petra recommends investing in repeatable templates such as objective-setting docs, note-taking guides, playbooks, and pre-aligned outputs. For example, a “pathway playbook” outlines flows users will walk through and provides a structured format for collecting and analyzing data. These tools ensure quality while keeping researchers sane.Where to find Petra:* LinkedInInterested in sponsoring the podcast?Interested in sponsoring or advertising on this podcast? I'm always looking to partner with brands and businesses that align with my audience. Book a call or email me at nikki@userresearchacademy.com to learn more about sponsorship opportunities!The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the host, the podcast, or any affiliated organizations or sponsors. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit userresearchacademy.substack.com/subscribe

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill is here to bring Brian O'Driscoll's thoughts on the appointment of Johnny Sexton as a coach with the Lions and Ireland.Stuart Barnes on the Lions out-half selection and the Sexton appointment.Wales look set to get their man.Australia look for the return of a legend.And just who could be the new Wallabies coach?Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting