Podcasts about waratahs

Wales slump to a disappointing defeat against Japan in the Land of the Burning Sun — and the Attacking Scrum is back to pick through the wreckage. Ged is joined by Mighty Murph, fresh from his travels in Canada, to ask: How bad was that performance, really? Can Wales turn it around for the second test? We also check in on the British & Irish Lions, who just about edged past the Brumbies and Waratahs. Are the cracks starting to show? And who's putting their hand up for Test selection?

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

Do we now know Andy Farrell's Test team? Chris, Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English assemble for the Nations pod take on the Farrell's 23 for the Brumbies game on Wednesday. Who is in need of a a big performance in Canberra to nail down a Test spot? They reflect on a tricky few days for the Lions tour after an unconvincing display against the Waratahs and Joe Schmidt's comments about Australia after they scraped past a spirited Fiji in Newcastle. There's more Owen Farrell chat as Tom and GRO clash over his call-up. We also praise England's resounding victory in Argentina but it was a different story for Wales in Japan. Where do Wales go from here?

Well, that was a weekend and a half! The Waratahs surprised us all going down to the Lions and the Wallabies nearly went one step further in Newcastle against Fiji. What do you get when five drunk men talk rugby in a gay bar? Nick H, Nick W, Nath and Dylan meet at Bernie's Bar in Newcastle to discuss both games in a monster reaction, and are joined by RugbyPass' own Finn Morton as we approach the halfway point of the Lions tour. WARNING: Beers + rugby opinions in a quality LGBTQA+ bar + Kink Cinema + very strong coarse language = a good time Finn Morton: https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/finn-morton/ OUR SPONSOR, Goodradigbee Distillery: https://goodradigbee.com/store/?coupon=gagr20 (Seriously, we’ve tried their grog, it’s quality).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After two incredible matches over the weekend, Mitch has called in the big guns to celebrate this historic occasion. Mark 'Ando' Anderson is back on the pod with Off The Ruck Host John 'Fergo' Ferguson to chat all things Waratahs Lions and Wallabies Fiji.Did the Waratahs claim a moral victory over the Lions?Are the Wallabies primed to take down Andy Farrells men after a tough encounter with Fiji in Newcastle?All this and more in this weeks pod!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.

Sam Bruce and Christy dive into a massive 24 hours for Australian rugby, pulling apart the Waratahs-Lions and Wallabies-Fiji fixtures. They dig into Australia's performance in Newcastle, pondering whether Joe Schmidt needs to add an experienced playmaker; they discuss their tactics and lack of polish; before heaping praise on Fiji. They do the same for the Waratahs, the performances of Charlie Gamble and Darby Lancaster; and also dive into "watergate", and the AUNZ and Brumbies lineups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michael Hooper joins Matt Burke, Morgan Turinui and Sean Maloney to review the Wallabies first performance of 2025, have a closer look at how the Waratahs stumped the Lions and speak to Andy Muirhead about the Brumbies upcoming battle with the tourists.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Owen Farrell replaces the injured Elliot Daly and the Lions edge a gritty contest against the Waratahs in Sydney. Talking Points

Chris Jones and Chris Ashton dissect the Lions 21-10 win over the New South Wales Waratahs.The Lions remain unbeaten but weren't impressive in their win over the New South Waratahs in Sydney. Two weeks before the first test the Chris's pick what they think that side currently looks like and ask why the team hasn't been able to hit the heights just yet. Plus what do they want to see from the next match against the Brumbies on Wednesday.

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

Alan and Charlie pick the bones out of the latest Lions win down under, their third in a row, but by far their most unconvincing.The Telegraph's chief rugby correspondent Gavin Mairs joins the show from Sydney to offer us his thoughts on the disjointed performance and who in particular played themselves out of the test picture.Despite the performance, there is praise for the set piece, both the scrum and lineout were impressive and Scotland duo Huw Jones and Scott Cummings both put in their best display on tour so far.The biggest story of the week has undoubtedly been the call up of Owen Farrell to replace Elliot Daly, we speak to our man in Argentina, Charles Richardson, to see how the news has been received by the rest of the England camp.We also tackle all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest from the Ireland camp ahead of tomorrow's one-off test with Georgia, and we hear from captain Craig Casey. Richie has the latest from the Lions as they prepare to face the Waratahs. Jake White is sensationally out of a job in South Africa. And Montpellier sign an experienced Scot.

The lion's rolled another Australian franchise on Wednesday. Next team up is the Waratahs, we preview the match and the Wallabies game against Fiji on Sunday. As always, we hope you enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for the NSW Waratahs to get their crack at the 2025 British and Irish Lions in front of a sold out Allianz Stadium in Sydney! Where can the Waratahs attack this proficient Lions outfit and how can they stop them scoring 50+? Tune in to find out!Ahead of each game, we will give you a deep dive on selections, tactics, and the data that make the Lions and their Aussie opponents tick!LINKSWallaby Shop - https://wallaby.sjv.io/WyRyVGLinktree - https://linktr.ee/Scrumbags_rugbyInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/scrumbagsrugby/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran dive into the news that Owen Farrell is on his way to Australia to replace the injured Elliot Daly; they look back at the tourists' big win over the Reds; and look ahead to the Wallabies' clash with Fiji and the Waratahs' date with the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gareth Rhys Owen is joined by Lauren Jenkins from Australia and Gareth Griffiths from Japan to preview Wales' first test against Japan and the British and Irish Lions versus the Waratahs. We hear from Wales boss Matt Sherratt and Japan head coach Eddie Jones who've been speaking with the BBC ahead of Saturday's match in Kitakyushu, while Lauren brings us the latest from the Lions camp as head coach Andy Farrell calls up his son, Owen, as replacement for the injured Elliot Daly.Coverage: Watch Japan v Wales live on BBC One Wales and BBC iPlayer; listen live on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru & BBC Sounds; text commentary and highlights on BBC Sport website and app.

It's Richie McCormack and Cameron Hill joining Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, after the tragic news that Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident early this morning.There is also news from Australia as the B&I Lions announced their starting line-up for the Waratahs, while Owen Farrell has gotten the call up to head Down Under. The KPMG Women's Irish Open is also in full swing at Carton House.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran review the Lions' victory over Western Force, analysing which players enhanced their hopes of featuring in the Test series; they react to Taniela Tupou's release to the Waratahs and his looming exit from Australian rugby; they look ahead to the Reds-Lions in Brisbane, pondering whether an upset might be possible, and then the Wallabies-Fiji clash in Newcastle, before casting an eye over the rest of the rugby action around the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Webb is a High Performance Expert! Former Wallabies General Manager and head of operations for Equestrian Australia,The Waratahs & the Western Force as well as advising the Japan Rugby Football Union, Chris has established himself across many areas in the development of top tier sport. It was great to have him in the shed last week and talk life experiences and what inspires him today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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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.

Send us a textRewind to 22 May to 28 May 2005 — the boogie board that broke Australia made headlines, Carrie Underwood hit her high note and Darth Vader finally got his glow-up.

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.

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/

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.

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

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.

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.