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This week on The KOKO Show we have a very special episode for you. It is jam packed with all your ‘Ra Ra' remedies and footy fixes, to ensure you, our faithful fans are up to date and completely informed for your next pint at the pub. In episode 24 the lads have gone above and beyond in the guest department landing three big names to dance with your souls, in what we guarantee to be an emotional rollercoaster. Our first cab off the rank, is Australian Rugby's big dog, the KOKO Show's muse and our faithful fearless leader, that is right it is the one and only Mr Joe Schmidt. Smokey Joe lights up our lives with his sweet nectar surrounding the upcoming Lions Series, as well as his hot takes on what has been a very intriguing Super Rugby season. Secondly, for a little palate cleanser, the boys are joined by two of the Reds' most cuddly koalas in Fraser McReight and Tate McDermott, to get the players perspective on what will be a big year ahead for Aussie Rugby. Plus, we cover all the X's and O's from a massive week of rugby the world over. The lads have a look at the last round of the Superb Rugby, whilst also previewing the upcoming Qualifying Finals, they chat about the finals footy landscape taking shape in Europe and finally who was crowned champion of the Japanese top league. In conclusion, we finish the show with another round of tough selections at the ‘Lion Tamer' table, adding a plethora of great men to a squad who will confidently man handle those fragile feline phonies. So sit back and let the dulcet tones of Joe Schmidt, the calmest man in World Rugby wash over and cleanse your soul. It has been scientifically proven that 30 mins of Joe a day, will quite simply make you a better person. It is time now for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show 05:27 - KOKO Learnings 12:00 - Rugby Round Up Segment12:08 - Round 16 Super Rugby 13:54 - Brumbies were robbed 17:56 - The Reds are firing late 22:09 - The Waratahs' demise 27:22 - QUALIFYING FINALS PREDICTIONS 33:03 - The Joe Schmidt interview 44:55 - THE CLASSIC WALLABIES V LIONS LEGENDS PREVIEW54:44 - Northern Hemisphere Legends - URC QF Scores 55:16 - SHARKS V MUNSTER SHOOT OUT 58:29 - Japanese Top League Finals 59:36 - Other Rugby News01:02:25 - The Lion Tamers 01:04:47 - Tate McDermott and Fraser McReight interview 01:12:56 - The boys talk possible 9 and 10 Wallabies combos 01:20:29 - Close of the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finals time in Super Rugby Pacific and once again Australia's hopes lay with the Brumbies and Reds.Three became two after the Waratahs' season ended in predictably horrific fashion by the Blues' hands while the Pony club has plenty to say after being dudded late in a two-point loss to the Crusaders.Can the Reds avenge their Aussie mates by knocking over the ‘Saders in a must-win Christchurch final? Are the Brumbies ready to quell the ‘Canes in Canberra?And what of the Tahs and Force? Join Mitch and Lachie as they slide their cold, dead seasons from the 2025 morgue and figure out where it all went wrong.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran wrap up the final regular season round of Super Rugby Pacific; they discuss the Brumbies' loss to the Crusaders and James Doleman's role in it, before applauding coach Stephen Larkham's response; they break down the Reds win over the Drua and rate the Wallabies hopes of Lachie Anderson; they then turn their attention to yet another disappointing Waratahs season and the issues in Sydney; before reacting to Nathan Cleary's rumoured interest in a code switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blues have thrashed the Waratahs 46-6 to end their visitors' Super Rugby Pacific season, and keep their hopes of playoffs footie alive. Sabbatical-bound All Blacks centre Rieko Ioane scored a hat-trick and departing wing Mark Tele'a grabbed a brace. Blues assistant coach Palu Tito joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Australian Correspondent Jim Dolan gives us the latest from the wonderful wide world of Aussie sport. The Waratahs are still in with a chance - how? Everyone is talking about the players who aren't playing in the NRL The Aussies need someone to score some runs ahead of the World Test Championship. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A home farewell for a quintet of Blues players in tonight's Super Rugby contest against the Waratahs at Eden Park. Mark Tele'a, Harry Plummer, Ricky Riccitelli, and Adrian Choat are leaving the franchise to head offshore, while Rieko Ioane goes on sabbatical in Ireland. The defending champions host the Waratahs tonight at Eden Park, needing a win and hoping Moana Pasifika lose to the Hurricanes in the capital later this evening. The Waratahs could also sneak into sixth if they beat the Blues and Moana also goes down. Blues player of the year and possible All Blacks bolter Josh Fusitu'a joined D'Arcy to preview the clash. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Waratahs are battling a 16-year "hoodoo" of no wins against the Blues in Auckland, treating their upcoming Super Rugby Pacific match as a "semi-final" to keep their finals hopes alive against the defending champions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moana Pasifika, the Blues and the Waratahs are all fighting for the last spot in the Super Rugby playoffs. Rugby writer and commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Paddy Gower.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Récord para Sevu Reece, en la complicada victoria de Crusaders vs Highlanders. Exhibición de Cortez Ratima y Damian McKenzie contra Moana. Moana Pasifika, Blues y Waratahs, tres equipos para un puesto de eliminatorias. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/rugby-en-vivo/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

The Waratahs' season saved by a 90th minute screamer while the Reds' Hurricane hoodoo rolls on! Also, who the hell let Lachie near a Shute Shield mic?!Mitch and Lachie break down a jam-packed week of Aussie rugby to find the Brumbies back in third top, the Reds down to fifth and the Tahs somehow still in the running after their Super Point win in Perth.The lads also find time to celebrate our winning Aussies in the Champions Cup before rolling up the sleeves for two quick autopsies - the Force's 2025 campaign and a Wallaroos-Canada review - and rounding out with predictions on who replaces coach Jo Yapp after the 2025 RWC.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: The Broncos haul in superstar Reece Walsh to explain controversial video The Western Bulldogs attempt to play down clash with Bailey Smith A major boost for the Waratahs and Wallabies 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: The Broncos haul in superstar Reece Walsh to explain controversial video The Western Bulldogs attempt to play down clash with Bailey Smith A major boost for the Waratahs and Wallabies 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: The Broncos haul in superstar Reece Walsh to explain controversial video The Western Bulldogs attempt to play down clash with Bailey Smith A major boost for the Waratahs and Wallabies 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.

Sportstalk host and born-and-bred Cantab D'Arcy Waldegrave is finding a lot easier to talk about the Crusaders this season. The team put the Waratahs away over the weekend, and they're on track to finish at or near the top of the table. Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor spoke to D'Arcy on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ardie Savea ascended to another plane of existence—dragging Moana Pasifika (and possibly time and space itself) to a mind-melting upset over the Blues. The Hurricanes and Highlanders gave us a thriller, and meanwhile, the Force and Waratahs officially waved goodbye to finals footy like that one mate who RSVP'd “maybe” but was never coming.Plus, Tony stares into the crystal ball (or maybe a pint glass?) for another round of Tony's European Post-Match Predictions.Grab a beer and enjoyMassive Thankyou, the man, the myth, the legend Nathan Loughnan, for sponsoring this episode. Lets get Nathan a sweet sweet job!! Get in touch with him through his LinkedIn below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanh69/

Sean Maloney, James Horwill and Morgan Turinui run their eye over Round 14 - Brumbies find themselves leading the competition, Ardie Savea earns the crown, and where to now for the Waratahs?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into another big week in rugby, reflecting on the crunch Brumbies-Reds clash in Canberra; they react to Ardie Savea winning the inaugural Super Rugby Player of the Year award and debate whether he is the best player on the planet right now; they hit out at a lack of selection news around the AUNZ team that will face the Lions; dig into the Waratahs' woes and then recap the Wallaroos' win over the USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The KOKO Show we have landed the biggest name in World Rugby. She has represented the USA at over 30 international Sevens Tournaments, won an Olympic medal and now she is doing her thing in the 15's game in preparation for this year's Rugby World Cup. Although her feats on the footy field are something to marvel at, it is her work off it that has further elevated her profile into superstardom. She is an authentic pioneer for women's sport the world over, a total badass in the body positivity space and a media mogul in every sense of the title. It is of course the one and only Ilona Maher. The KOKO Crew with Ilona in tow discussed in depth what it was like growing up in Vermont, having success at the Olympic Games, sharing her messages of female empowerment and what is next for Ilona Maher after the 2025 Rugby World Cup. A chat that not only delves into the wins she has had on the rugby pitch, but an in depth look into the hard work and perseverance of a person that has taken the rugby world by storm and made it better. Plus, the lads give you a full set of takeaways from round 14 of the Superb Rugby and the Wallaroos' big win over the USA in Canberra. Moreover, we have a little gander at all the big talking points from the global rugby landscape in ‘Other Rugby News', before locking in four more ‘Lion Tamers' in our Aussie squad to take down those British and Irish bad boys. So, sit back and relax as we take a moment to marvel in the majesty of Ilona Maher, a person that has changed our game for good and will continue to put the Bae in Rug-Bae. It's time for an all new episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Start of the show02:27 - Introduction to the show 07:47 - KOKO Learnings 12:29 - Rugby Round Up Takeaways - Ardie Savea is on another level 16:19 - Brumbies are on top of the table 17:03 - The fall of the Waratahs 21:05 - James O'Connor should be picked in the Wallabies squad 21:58 - Mark Nawaqanitawase's form at the Roosters 23:26 - Moana Pasifika are flying 25:19 - DRUA V FORCE26:11 - Away games in France 29:00 - The Force's travel woes 31:21 - Other Rugby News 34:38 - Wycliff Palu's mad Monday story 40:00 - Ilona Maher joins KOKO42:10 - The boys check in with Ilona Maher 43:02 - Ilona's take on the city of Canberra 44:24 - The state of women's rugby45:15 - Ilona's transition to the 15 player game 46:42 - Ilona on some pinch me moments during the tour48:18 - Ilona's cartoon crush 49:18 - Ilona's podcasting advice for the KOKO Show 50:30 - Ilona's love of cheese 52:10 - Ilona on the Dancing with the Stars experience 54:56 - The boys dance for Ilona 58:42 - Ilona on the Olympic Games 01:01:35 - What will Ilona do after the Rugby World Cup? 01:02:45 - Ilona on doing the Sports Illustrated shoots01:04:19 - BLACK FERNS V USA PREVIEW 01:04:56 - Goodbye to Ilona and the boys trying her lipstick 01:07:24 - KOKO's Lion Tamers 01:10:02 - The boys remember a couple of fallen rugby players 01:10:42 - Close of the show BUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickonsTWITTER/X: @kickoffskickonsYOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickonsTIKTOK: @kickoffskickons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave returned to wrap another day of sports news! Highlights for tonight include: NZ Rugby general manager of community rugby Steve Lancaster on the 9-year-old who's too heavy to play rugby in the same grade as his mates. Talkback - featuring Crusader Tahlor Cahill's dad - Should heavy kids be able to play in their age grades even if they're over the weight limit? Crusaders coach Rob Penney ahead of the Waratahs game. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Crusaders are licking their wounds after their loss to the Chiefs last weekend. Their next game is up against one of their bogey teams, the Waratahs, in Sydney. Crusaders head coach Rob Penney spoke to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ric & Chappy are joined by Crusaders assistant coach James Marshall to look ahead to their match against the NSW Waratahs in Sydney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rog, Mulls, Ryan and Mitch chat getting conclaved up in this bitch, what Dan Hooker has been up to and the Waratahs charitable jersey in 2010.

A special prelude will take place for the Group 20 Disability Round first grade clash between the Griffith Waratahs and Leeton Galloping Greens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dissect another busy weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, starting with the Brumbies' crushing win over the Waratahs; they discuss Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii's questionable tackle on Noah Lolesio and the return to form of several key Wallabies; they break down the defeats of the Reds and Force, and then discuss some broader Super Rugby news; before turning their attention to the Wallaroos and the looming British & Irish Lions squad announcement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Fiesta grande entre Drua y Reds. Ajuste de cuentas de Brumbies a Waratahs. Blues, victoria y Beauden Barrett. El momento de forma de Hurricanes. Moana Pasifika y Ardie Savea. Con Urbano Nuviala, Carles de Borja y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/producto/champions-finals-en-cardiff/Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

The Brumbies are playing at home this Saturday night against the Waratahs. Normally Brums vs Tah’s pull a big crowd and to keep it that way they’ve come up with an interesting way to incorporate the election count…cue S Club 7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a very long break, I'm hosting this week. KARL and Happy join me, and we look at the Waratahs in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brumbies are humming, the Force stayed the course, the Tahs look knackered and Les Kiss is the next Wallabies coach…right?Join Mitch and Lachie for a communal hair pull as Australian rugby's worst kept secret drags on following a trifecta of Super Rugby Pacific results - win, loss and Super Point draw!There's also the Waratahs' Super Rugby Champions Final loss to dissect as attentions to turn who will feature in next weekend's Wallaroos season opener against Fiji.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blues women made history last weekend by beating South Island franchise Matatu in the final at Eden Park to become the first back to back Super Rugby Aupiki champions. However, there is still one job to do for the Auckland based side, who host the Australian champion NSW Waratahs in tonight's inaugural trans-Tasman Super Rugby Women's final at North Harbour Stadium. Former Black Ferns forward Charmaine McMenamin spoke to Corin Dann.

Cam talks to Rugby Coach Willie Lio-Willie about Super Rugby Pacific Round 8 and the Blues defeating Moana Pasifika, putting their campaign back on track. Then they discuss the Chiefs having a shocker against the Waratahs and the Canes not getting it done against the Crusaders in Wellington.

The Aussie sides continue to perform, with the Waratahs and Brumbies pulling off big wins in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest results, the Super Rugby Women's final, the latest financial news out of RA and more, and they are joined by NFL-bound Wallaby Jordan Petaia to discuss his journey.Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt To'omuaGuests: Jordan PetaiaProducer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones for a properly comprehensive review of the Champions Cup Quarter Finals – and Leinster's surging domination - on the latest Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. The Irish powerhouse are still yet to concede a point in the knockout stage, while Northampton, Bordeaux, and Toulouse will join them in the Semi-Finals in May. In Super Rugby Pacific, a couple of statement wins from the NSW Waratahs and ACT Brumbies stood out, plus the Blues finally look like reigning champions again. Plus: Some surprise results and boilovers in Japan Rugby League One and Major League Rugby in the States, too. #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #ChampionsCup #SuperRugbyPacific #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MLR 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

It's a nightmare scenario for Lachie as Mitch storms back into the studio with two historic Waratahs wins to gloat over.The boys unpack NSW's gutsy 21-14 victory over the Chiefs and an even better Super W final showing before picking through another Brumbies' defeat of Queensland in Brisbane.The Reds' winless weekend also means Lachie's poetry punishment is realised…but it's not all bad news with all four Aussie sides STILL in the top six and a Wallaroos squad drop just around the corner.LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGInstagram - @scrumbagsrugbyTwitter/X - @scrumbagsrugbyJoin the chat via Discord - https://discord.gg/GMRPqyy7Keep the lights on - https://kofi.com/scrumbagsrugbypodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the Munster and Connacht team news ahead of their respective EPCR quarter-finals tomorrow. Alex Nankivell is back for Munster, while Racing have made wholesale changes for their trip to Galway to play Connacht in the Challenge Cup. We hear from Stacey Flood as Ireland put the finishing touches to their preparations with England visiting Cork in the W6N. A surprising name has emerged as favourite for the Wales job. And the Waratahs score a contender for try of the year.

The team had never scored back-to-back Super Rugby wins - but that all changed after the side picked apart the Waratahs over the weekend. It's new ground for a club that's struggled to bag games in past seasons and the addition of All Black Ardie Savea has made a big difference as Moana Pasifika looks to make its first playoff. RNZ's Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen.

Champions Cup Round of 16 blowouts and thrashings that only underline the need for a format re-jig, plus more Super Rugby Pacific intrigue and Moana Pasifika history stand out for Brett McKay & Harry Jones on the latest Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. The start of the Champions Cup knockout stage saw 114-point games, sixty point thumpings, and average aggregate scores of 72 points a game, but also, some quite exciting rugby. And Moana Pasifika's 45-28 win over the Waratahs marked the first time in their history they've recorded consecutive wins, a well-deserved piece of history. Plus: everything that caught our eye from the Japan Rugby League One and Major League Rugby in the States #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #ChampionsCup #SuperRugbyPacific #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MLR 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

Moana Pasifika are up into the Super Rugby Pacific playoff places after winning back-to-back games for the first time in their history. They've beaten the Waratahs 45-28 at North Harbour Stadium. Moana Pasifika halfback Jonathan Taumateine joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long stretch of bringing up the rear of Super Rugby, Australia seems to have found the golden ticket. All four Australian teams are sitting in the top six – Reds in second, Brumbies in fourth, Waratahs in fifth, and Force in sixth. Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joins Piney to try work out what's suddenly clicked for the Aussie teams. “With the, yeah, the distribution of talent not as stretched – because let's face it, we don't have a bottomless pit over here, that's probably the overriding factor.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to a new episode of the Pick and Go podcast.It's a controversial start to the pod this week, as we're asking which NZ team would you get rid of, if it meant improving the rest of the NZ teams in Super Rugby.We look back at the big weekend of Super Rugby action.Hurricanes put on a masterclass against the Waratahs, while Crusaders recent momentum can to an abrupt stop.With Moana Pasifika's win, where do our panel see them finishing the season?The big shock is the Reds topping the league should we be taking them seriously as title challengers? We shall find out when they face the Chiefs this week.

How good to be an Aussie rugby fan right now - but especially a Tahs fan! The Dropped Kick-Off is back with the Waratahs beating the Brumbies for the first time in the podcast's history - so Nath and Nick H are gonna cash in hard. Oh yeah, and other rugby happened too. WARNING: extremely strong coarse language and Nick Hartman road rage present in podcast.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: Rabbitohs' first half blitz stuns the premiers Bombers pick up first win of AFL season with fast finish against Port Reason behind Sua'ali'i's positional change for Waratahs return 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.

Legendary Sky Sport NZ commentator Tony Johnson joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones on The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast this week, as they try to get to the bottom of just why 2025 has been the best start to a Super Rugby season in living memory. And it's not an easy question with one simple answer. It's not just that all the Australian team are competitive. It's not just that anyone can beat anyone on any give weekend. It's not just that the demise of the Melbourne Rebels has boosted depth in other squads. It might be the do with it being a Lions Tour year, and the extra jeopardy that brings. It might be weather-related, and the fact that it's been a nice summer on both sides of the Tasman. It's quite likely all of the above.   Whatever the reason or reasons, it has been a wonderful start to the Super Rugby Pacific season.   Games of the Week: SRP Rd.7: Hurricanes v Waratahs, Wellington URC Rd.14: Ulster v Stormers, Belfast Premiership Rd.13: Bath v Harlequins, the Rec Top 14 Rd.20: Clermont v La Rochelle, Clermont League One Week 15: Canon Eagles v Toyota Verblitz, Tokyo MLR Rd.6: Houston SaberCats v San Diego Legion, Houston   #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Premiership #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby   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 Bulls toppling the traveling Leinster at Loftus and the NSW Waratahs notching their first win over the ACT Brumbies in 14 starts were the headlines for Brett McKay & Harry Jones to launch into another Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Plenty of surprises too! Quins won their first London Derby in a good while, Panasonic lost a second straight game for the first time ever in League One guise in Japan, and the Stormers scored a try against Scarlets that just has to be seen to be believed. Plus: everything that caught our eye from the Super Rugby Pacific, the URC, the Premiership, Top 14 in France, Japan Rugby League One, and Major League Rugby in the States #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #URC #PremiershipRugby #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MLR 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

Nutta is off the bench this week for KARL who surprisingly couldn't find time to talk about his Hurricanes winning. We look at the Force and the Waratahs in Bad Game or Bad Sign. Run through this week's game and have a decent Shout at the clouds to finish things off. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett McKay & Harry Jones were thrilled to welcome NSW Waratahs flyhalf Tane Edmed onto the show for this week's episode of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast, in which Tane conducted a proper Goal-Kicking 101 for the guys that right into the details about his process and ball placement, and even detail like ball set-up and tee height. If you're a goal-kicking nerd, this is definitely the chat for you. Tanes also shared his experience playing NPC rugby for North Harbour in New Zealand in the back half of 2024, and how that refreshed his game and his approach to the game, his experience inside the Wallabies squad for the Autumn Nations Series/Spring Tour to the UK, and some genuine insight into how Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt operates and what he expects of his no.10s. Plus, Brett & Harry's thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific, the URC, the Premiership, Top 14 , Japan Rugby League One, and Major League Rugby. Games of the Week: • SRP Rd.6: Waratahs v Brumbies, Sydney • URC Rd.13: Glasgow v Munster, the Scotstoun FRI • Premiership Rd.12: Saracens v Harlequins, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium SAT • Top 14 Rd.19: Bordeaux v Toulouse, SUN • League One Week 14: Toshiba Brave Lupus v Saitama Wild Knights, Tokyo SAT • MLR Rd.5: San Diego Legion v Miami Sharks, San Diego SAT #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Premiership #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby 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

France blew the 2025 Six Nations tournament apart when they thumped Ireland last weekend in Dublin, and the fallout is still fresh in the mind of former Ireland international turned renowned pundit Bernard Jackman, who joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones for this week's episode of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. The 15-point margin largely flattered Ireland, with Bernard glowing in his praise for the French team, honest in his own underestimations of Les Bleus, and clear still very disappointed about where Ireland now find themselves. It's a wonderful chat that gets to the bottom of so much. There's some interesting discussion around Wales being the most likely source of upset in this weekend's final round, too. Plus, Brett & Harry's thoughts on Super Rugby Pacific, Japan Rugby League One, and Major League Rugby. Games of the Week: • Six Nations: Italy v Ireland, Rome Wales v England, Cardiff France v Scotland, Paris • SRP Rd.5: Reds v Waratahs, Brisbane • JRL1 Week 13: Kobelco Kobe Steelers v Mie Honda Heat, Kobe • MLR Rd.5: Chicago Hounds v Old Glory DC, Chicago #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SixNations #Ireland #France # Scotland #Wales #England #Italy #SuperRugbyPacific #UnitedRugbyChampionship #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MajorLeagueRugby 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 2025 Super Rugby season keeps getting better and better. The Brumbies ended a 12-year hoodoo at Eden Park, the Waratahs are still undefeated, and the Kiwis nearly were clean swept until a strong Crusaders performance in Christchurch.Christy Doran and Matt To'omua discuss the latest news from the competition - plus dive into Lions watch with the Six Nations and give an update on the hunt for the new Wallabies coach. Hosts: Christy Doran and Matt To'omua Producer: Nick Wasiliev Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Super Rugby Pacific kicks off tonight with the Crusaders hosting the Hurricanes in Christchurch before the Highlanders take on the Waratahs in Sydney. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more.