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England stay undefeated, the Boks brutally smash Ireland's pack, and the Autumn Internationals kick up more talking points.Marc, Ryan & Max break down every huge moment — from red cards and hat-tricks to tunnel bust-ups and record breakers.

Who were the big winners and losers this autumn? Ugo, Danny and Chris reflect on what we've learnt this November. Who has progressed and who has regressed? The Springboks have cemented their place at the top of the world game but who would win between them and the great All Blacks team from 2015? The officiating has been a huge talking point over the past four weeks, particularly after events in Dublin this weekend. How do we get the balance right between collision and evasion in the modern game as we strive for player safety? We reflect on Malcolm Marx being crowned World Player of the Year and pick our players of the autumn.

The Bok scrum didn't just dominate, it devoured Ireland, shoved them into reverse, and left Aviva looking like a demolition site. Six cards flying around like wedding confetti, Daan officially becoming Dublin's newest nightmare, and Malcolm Marx casually collecting World Player of the Year like it's a loyalty card reward.We break down the carnage, the chaos, the cards, and the class from another massive Test weekend. Wallabies hit rock bottom, Wales show heart, England keep cruising, and we've got thoughts on all of it.

Riaan Louw joins Brett McKay and Harry Jones on The 8/9 Combo Rugby Podcast once again as the Autumn Nations Series and November Tests reaches its penultimate weekend of a series that feels like it's been going for longer than it has. And there's so much to talk about in the rugby world suddenly! Are we seeing a changing of the guard in the Six Nations? Is there a chance of an upset anywhere this weekend coming? Do the World Rankigns feel about right? And who will possibly beat our presumptive favourite Ox Nche to a well-deserved World Player of the Year gong? #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #internationalrugby #NovemberTests #AutumnNationsSeries #SouthAfrica #NewZealand #Ireland #France #England #Argentina #Australia #Scotland #Fiji #Italy #Wales #Japan 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

World Player of the Year, Canada & Saracens back row with the kicking prowess of a fly half, Sophie De Goede joins the girls to relive the World Cup Final from a Canadian perspective. We get insight on Sophie's fight back from injury to dominating on the world stage, into the brains of Kevin Rouet & Alex Austerberry, the Canadian coaching team, and into what a blue tit's chest should look like... (according to Mo).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Which England player is compared to an annoying little brother? Ugo, Danny and Chris praise England's gameplan against Australia and heap praise on Sale's Tom Roebuck. Was it a red? Should it have even been a yellow? We debate the highly controversial Tadhg Beirne dismissal in Chicago and what went wrong for Ireland in the final 20 minutes as the All Blacks avenged their 2016 loss. We also discuss Antoine Dupont's new Toulouse deal and look ahead to this weekend's matches as the Steve Tandy regime begins. Plus, who should be in the frame for World Player of the Year?

Sara sits down with England great Emily Scarratt to reflect on her illustrious career. After 17 years, two World Cups wins, 11 Six Nations title, a World Player of the Year gong and 119 caps for her country, ‘Scaz' has finally hung up her boots. What is the best moment of her career? What is next? We hear about her upbringing on a farm in rural Leicestershire and how that prepared her for a career in rugby. We hear all about the celebrations in Ibiza following the 2025 World Cup win on home soil this summer. As well as the triumphs, Scarratt also looks back on the heartache and setbacks she suffered.

England or Canada – who will be crown world champions on Saturday? Ugo, Sara and Claire look ahead to Saturday's World Cup final at Twickenham. World Player of the Year nominee Meg Jones tells us what it would mean to lift the trophy that has eluded the Red Roses for over decade and speaks eloquently and candidly about the adversity she has faced over the past year. John Mitchell says this is the week where he earns his money, but can he take England to the promise land on home soil? Does his future depend on it? We also hear from Asia Hogan-Rochester, who reveals the unique way Canada have been preparing for the atmosphere at Twickenham and she discusses her glittering impact since switching from Sevens.

Harriet heads into the England camp to catch up with Hannah ahead of the World Cup final. Meg is tied up with interviews after being nominated for World Player of the Year, so we have a new Red Rose alongside them in Amy Cokayne. Is she a big fan of the series? And how much has Harriet watched of the Red Roses journey to the final? We hear about Amy's role as a police officer in the RAF and how many people she has arrested. And she reveals her matchday underwear of choice. We have a quiz on everyone's two favourite subjects - dating and rugby. Meg joins the conversation and talks about her big nomination and what tattoo her and Hannah plan to get after the final.

United sign Mbeumo.. but all the media want to say is over priced.. for a guy that scored 20 goals..Arsenal basically bankroll Chelsea.. could their be another one coming..Vini Jr to Saudi.. I thought he was World Player of the year..Support the show

Gabby and Mark are in the sun at Lords Cricket Ground for the launch of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, in England and Wales. The Lionesses winning a home tournament was a groundbreaking moment for women across the country, so could rugby and cricket produce the same magic at their upcoming home World Cups? Fresh off winning England women's seventh Six Nations title in a row, we speak to World Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne. How is she getting herself fired up for the World Cup? What does she think of the new trend for celebrations in rugby? And what's with all the cowboy hats? And what's it like heading into a World Cup when you aren't on a 25-Test winning streak like the Red Roses? The England women's cricket team are coming off the back of a disastrous Ashes whitewash, so can their new Head Coach, Charlotte Edwards, turn things around? She told us what she wants to change. Plus, will Barcelona's insanely high defensive line stop cost them a place in the Champions League final? Never mind Yamine Lamal, have you heard about the IPL's 14-year-old century-maker? And I bet you didn't know this about Ronnie O'Sullivan's cue... Executive Producer: Adonis PratsidesProducer: Sophie PenneyVideo Producers: Sam TrudgillSocial Media Editor: Calum ScotlandGuest Booker: Matt HughesTom Hughes is Editor for The News Agents podcast networkVicky Etchells is the Commissioning Editor for GlobalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The Sports Agents".The Sports Agents have merch! You can buy yours now here!

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have sent Anthony Watson to Sage HQ to meet Women's World Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne. The pair chat about home World Cups, the Red Roses' Six Nations campaign and what it's really like working under John "Mad Mitch" Mitchell. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Gloucester suffered a thumping home defeat to Exeter in the Premiership Cup, with a first half performance that ranks as one of the worst in recent memory. Even we struggle to find any positives from this one (other than we won the second half). England finished their Autumn Nations Series with a win over Japan, Ed chats through his experience of Twickenham and the epic journey home following Storm Bert's impact on the rail network. We also discuss lots of news from the Rugby world including, World Player of the Year, Joe Marler retires from rugby, Sarries CEO exit, Falcons up for sale and Bill Sweeney's bonus! Ed Price Jim Harley

His team took a lot of confidence from their podium finish at the Paris Olympics, Blitzboks coach Philip Snyman argues ahead of the World Sevens Series in Dubai. He believes his team will also be ready to handle the pressure of playing in Cape Town next week. They will however be without the hugely influential Selvyn Davids who is injured but Snyman told the 'To the Last Drop' podcast they have sufficient contingencies in place to mitigate the blow. Snyman also chuckles at the notion he might have picked up World Coach of the Year award had his team instead of France gone all the way at the Paris Olympics. He believes Boks coach Rassie Erasmus is more deserving of the accolade. World Player of the Year, Pieter-Steph du Toit, also explains what winning the award a second time means to him. Hosts Brenden Nel and Liam Del Carme also look ahead to this weekend's matches in the URC.

England beat Japan on Sunday to finish their Autumn so Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher discuss where the team currently are and ask if they have an identity crisis? Alex chats to former England psychologist Dan Abrahams about the what they can do from a mental standpoint to change their tight losses into victories, Alfie and Mark Palmer reflect on Scotland ending the year with a win over the Wallabies, plus the boys talk about Warren Gatland's future and the World Player of the Year winners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kooks and Thala come again for Part 2 of their Autumn Nations Series preview and they focus more on the players in this round. Kooks and Thala discuss whether Pieter-Steph du Toit has the World Rugby Player of the Year award in the bag, which Springboks and Ireland players could contest and what the size of meltdown would be if Antoine Dupont wins it without playing a test this year. We then discuss which best players in a position in a world title fights are happening in November - we look forward to Sione Tuipulotu measuring himself up against Damian de Allende and the triple threat match between Ardie Savea, Caelan Doris and Gregory Alldritt. We finally look at some of the news from the rugby world, including Munster firing Graham Rowntree, Joe Marler sparking yet another Haka debate and the additions to the Springboks squad.

When we talk about the greatest rugby family in this country ever, it's almost impossible to go past the Barretts. Kevin 'Smylie' Barrett was a Taranaki legend who also played for the Hurricanes, Beauden is a 100 game All Black, RWC winner and 2 x World Player of the year, Scott has captained the Crusaders to 4 Super Rugby titles and is the current Captain of the All Blacks, Jordie at just 27 has racked up over 50 games for the All Blacks and dominated where ever he plays. Kane was tracking the same path before 2 significant head injuries forced him to retire at just 22 years old. It was awesome to sit down with Kane and talk through where he is at now and how he looks back on his career, some bits that stood out for me were.. The battle between the Barrett brothers to be the Alpha growing up How Kane would fire up the Francis Douglas 1st XV side, once resulting in a yellow card The time Kane picked up his coach Neil Barns as a 16yo and dropped him on his head His pathway into NZ Schools for 2 years, Taranaki and the Blues What forced Kane into retirement and how hard that was to deal with How he looks at his brothers successful careers His new life of the farm And heaps more! This was such an incredible insight from such a champion lad, you can only admire the way Kane has gone about his life post footy and it was so cool to hear about his journey.  

The Good, The Bad & The Rugby crew sits down with Ireland rugby legend, Johnny Sexton. He's the most decorated Irish rugby player of all time, a legend for Leinster, Ireland and the Lions. We're talking four Six Nations titles, including two Grand Slams, four European Cups with Leinster, and let's not forget — World Player of the Year in 2018. A career of highs, hard knocks, and plenty of conflict in between, and it's all captured in his new autobiography, Obsessed. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.

From meeting her fiancé to giving her confidence on and off the pitch, rugby has given Zoe Aldcroft so much in her life so far. The Gloucester-Hartpury lock discussed the lack of female sporting role models growing up, now being rivals with her partner at club level with him working for Leicester Tigers, the added pressure of playing after being named World Player of the Year brought and her Jonny Wilkinson doll she carries with her every match day,In this pod you will also hear from her older brother Jonny, fiancé Luke Stratford as well as team mates Maud Muir and Meg Jones.FOLLOW:▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrosesrugby/▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englandrugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedRosesRugby/▪️ Twitter: https://twitter.com/EnglandRugby/▪️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@englandrugby▪️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@englandrugby▪️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialEnglandRugby/▪️ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/englandru... MORE:

Shaun and Thala review week 2 of the Six Nations. We start at the controversial no try call at the end of Scotland v France and debate whether the officials got it right. We also discuss why all the Scotland losses against the better teams all feel the same and whether France played a lot better than most give them credit. Moving onto England v Wales, we look at the positives for the young Wales team for as they fought to a narrow loss in Twickenham and we discuss what are the other ingredients England need to play the pressure game Steve Borthwick and Felix Jones are trying to implement. Then we move to the Aviva and rave about another impressive Jack Crowley performance, how Ireland's rotated players stepped up in this game and we remain patient with Italy. Our First Phase question asked us to predict the World Rugby Player of the Year winners for the next 4 years and we discussed whether Antoine Dupont can still win it in 2024 even if he just plays Sevens.

In the room today is one of Canada's most renowned voice directors and actors, Richard M. Dumont. He has director over 500 projects; from top rated video games such as Avatar and Assassin's Creed Origins, to hit animation shows such as Miramax's, "Little Twins" and Gwen Stefani's "KuuKuu Harajuku". We learn about his past and how he got into this industry. What is very inspiring is his positive attitude, how he found opportunity everywhere and his love of work. Let's get into it!

No es un paquetes como tal, pero lo prometimos y aquí está. Junto a David Mosquera, Ander Iturralde, Antonio Pacheco y Miguel Gutiérrez asistimos a la gala del Renaldinho World Player. Durante la gala hubo una serie de problemas en el audio, pero gracias a la labor de Ander Iturralde ha podido rescatar el audio tras un laborioso trabajo. Tras esto, volvemos con paquetes la semana que viene. ¡Feliz año! Y si queréis apoyar o comprar un regalo de Navidad: Penalti Pop: Un recorrido divertido y nostálgico por aquellos temazos que mantienen viva nuestra memoria futbolera: https://amzn.eu/d/iLxLZTJ

No es un paquetes como tal, pero lo prometimos y aquí está. Junto a David Mosquera, Ander Iturralde, Antonio Pacheco y Miguel Gutiérrez asistimos a la gala del Renaldinho World Player. Durante la gala hubo una serie de problemas en el audio, pero gracias a la labor de Ander Iturralde ha podido rescatar el audio tras un laborioso trabajo. Tras esto, volvemos con paquetes la semana que viene. ¡Feliz año! Y si queréis apoyar o comprar un regalo de Navidad: Penalti Pop: Un recorrido divertido y nostálgico por aquellos temazos que mantienen viva nuestra memoria futbolera: https://amzn.eu/d/iLxLZTJ

The allure of the All Blacks jersey remains strong. That's the view out of New Zealand Rugby after Beauden Barrett's call to re-sign through to the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. He'll be available for test matches next year and the Blues in Super Rugby Pacific from 2025 after his sabbatical in Japan. NZR's General Manger of Professional Rugby, Chris Lendrum is 'stoked' to have Barrett re-joining them for the foreseeable future. "He's played 123 tests for New Zealand, he's been World Player of the Year on a couple of occasions, he's one of our greatest All Blacks."  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this show Jez is joined by ITV and TNT Sports Rugby Union commentator Nick Mullins to talk about his life in the game and the wider world of sport, the recent Rugby World Cup and how the game moves on and his thoughts on Saracens with a bit of a quiz for Jez that was 24 years in the making!Either side Jez is joined by Matt and Jo to talk Red Roses, Marlie Packer's World Player of the Year award, language in and around the game and the recent win for the men's team versus Leicester Tigers.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

EFL Cup..United v Newcastle a lot of questions to be answered..Arsenal v West Ham.. media say don't boo Rice.. I say media shut it..Chelsea v Blackburn.. this could be an upset..Congrats to Messi winning World Player 

France is rolling out unprecedented security measures across the country ahead of tomorrow's opening game of the Rugby World Cup.  The All Blacks take on France at 7.15 tomorrow morning, New Zealand time.  The French government is mobilising a record number of police at every game, keen to avoid a repeat of the dangerous and chaotic scenes at the Champions League football final at the Stade de France last year.  Newstalk ZB rugby commentator, Elliott Smith, told Mike Hosking that armed police are out in force in Paris, particularly around team hotels and team areas.  He says French officials are very worried and are being stringent about making sure nothing goes wrong at this event.  LISTEN ABOVE      'Notre histoire': French newspaper set the tone for RWC opener -Will Toogood, NZ Herald French national sporting newspaper L'Equipe have set an early tone for the Rugby World Cup opener.  Against the foreground of the All Blacks in full flow of a rendition of Kapa o Pango, current and former members of Les Blues can be seen linking arms in a cold-faced challenge to the haka.  L'Equipe's front and back page feature former and current France stars (from right) Thierry Dusautoir, Grégory Alldritt, Emile Ntamack, Matthieu Jalibert, Christophe Dominici and Antoine Dupont. Photo / L'Equipe  The cover leaves nothing to the imagination as to the mood in France ahead of the World Cup.  The headline “Notre histoire” or “our history” alludes to the intense rivalry between the French rugby team and the All Blacks - particularly at World Cups.  Thierry Dusautoir, far left in the photo, captained the French in their 2011 World Cup campaign. One of the All Blacks' great adversaries, his battles with Richie McCaw were particularly epic. The openside flanker was considered one of, if not, the best tackler in the world during his playing days, breaking the record for most tackles in a game in 2007 against New Zealand with 38. He was Man of the Match in the 2011 Final, scoring France's only try.  Number eight Grégory Alldritt, who stands to Dusatoir's right in the photo, won his first cap in 2019 and was 2023′s European Professional Club Rugby Player of the Year, so is a worthy inclusion in this prestigious list with the year he has had for La Rochelle.  Third from left comes Emile Ntamack, father of injured French first five-eighth Romain Ntamack. He was part of the Grand Slam-winning French side in 1997 and played in both 1991 and 1995 World Cups. He was also formerly France's attack coach.  With a touch of class, on Ntamack's left comes the man who is replacing his son as France's first five - Matthieu Jalibert. The 24-year-old made his international debut at just 19, so is no stranger to being thrust into the big occasion. Earning 26 caps so far, he is far from inexperienced - but many French hopes will be riding on his shoulders come September 9 (Saturday morning, September 10 NZT).  Again, L'Equipe show class with their next inclusion. Christophe Dominici passed away in 2020 - New Zealand Rugby saying at the time: “Small in stature but a titan on the field, Christophe Dominici, we will never forget you.” In a career that spanned 17 years, the winger cemented himself as a giant of French rugby, scoring 25 tries in 67 caps for France.  It wouldn't be a list of great current and former French players without Antoine Dupont - the halfback has been the main rival to Aaron Smith for title of best in the world for some time. Named 2021 World Player of the Year, and along with Brian O'Driscoll, Dupont is one of only two to win Six Nations Player of the Tournament three times. Dupont's resume is as good as they come - as is his pass, for that matter.  The All Blacks, performing Ka Mate, are confronted by the French before the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-final clash. Photo / Getty Images  Significance of the cover  L'Equipe choosing to show their former and current stars accepting the challenge of the haka is of significance. In the ill-fated 2007 World Cup quarter-final, France stood literally toe-to-toe with the All Blacks as they laid the challenge of Te Rauparaha's Ka Mate. This electrified the atmosphere of the fixture and seemed to galvanise Les Bleus with French number eight Sebastien Chabal commenting: “We had not prepared to react to the haka in that way but just before going out on to the pitch they told us to act like it was a war, to show them that we were ready for a good fight.”  This quote from Chabal best typifies any response to a haka. The haka is a challenge, one that should be accepted and L'Equipe are letting the world know that the French team, past and present, are ready for a good fight. It may be a stretch to claim this cover foreshadows a similar French response to 2007 in the 2023 World Cup opener, but it would be naïve to assume they will accept the challenge with anything less than vitalité.  Notre histoire  The All Blacks and France have played seven Rugby World Cup games, more than any other pair of nations, including six playoff matches. The scoreboard reads five wins for New Zealand and two for France. France knocked the All Blacks out of the 1997 and 2007 tournaments at the semifinal and quarter-final stages respectively. New Zealand fans need little reminding of either of these results and they remain two of the most famous French rugby wins.  Notre histoire is entwined even further still, as the All Blacks' first two successful World Cups came at the expense of the French in 1987 and 2011 - both at Eden Park.  Overall, the All Blacks and France have played on 61 occasions - the All Blacks emerging victorious 48 times, the French 13. Despite the vastly-superior winning record for the All Blacks in this encounter, France has the most wins of any Northern Hemisphere opponent against Les All Blacks.  France v All Blacks: Kickoff 7.15am, Saturday Follow the match at nzherald.co.nz Elliott Smith's live commentary on Newstalk ZB, Gold Sport and iHeartRadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To kick off our special series celebrating one of my favourite things, women's sport, and ahead of the Women's World Cup this summer, we are joined by a real sporting game changer: England and Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze!  As part of the EURO winning England team last year, Lucy truly changed the game for the visibility of women's sport, and for future generations.  But being part of a winning team is just a part of Lucy's legacy. Alongside more than 100 caps for England, she has won every domestic cup in England, the domestic title in France, the Champions League, a bronze medal in the Olympics, the SheBelieves Cup, the Arnold Clark Cup in 2022, been named FIFA's World Player of the Year AND she just received an MBE!  In today's episode Lucy looks back on her epic career, the sexism she has had to overcome, how she has learnt to thrive under pressure, managing her mental health and how one chat with fellow icon Jill Scott helped make her into the team player she is today.  Lucy also shares some never before heard tales from winning the Euros from the pitch and also as they wrote a letter to the government to campaign for all girls to be allowed to play football at school. And as we look forward to (hopefully/crossing everything) England bringing football home again at the World Cup, Lucy talks about how empowering the new Nike England kit with game changing blue shorts are!  I love what Lucy says about the work that still needs to be done for true gender parity in sport and hopefully normalising talking about periods in sport and beyond might get us one step further to that! If you love this chat too, please get in touch across socials on @joshsmithhosts because it's always great chatting to you and come back next week for the next episode in our special women in sport series! Love, Josh xx P.S. I am BEYOND proud that this series is empowered by Nike, whose ambition - just like Reign - is to champion women and girls and ensure they feel seen and included in sport and beyond.  Nike is committed to celebrating ALL women, supporting HER journey by taking action to make meaningful change and coming through with innovative style-led products you will hear all about in this series.  I'm sure you will have already seen the game-changing new England women's football kit - which we talk about in this episode - that includes the new Leak Protection technology embedded in the lining of the Nike Pro Short for athletes. And Nike have also just launched the Phantom Luna - a women-led football boot, backed by Nike's most meaningful investment in women yet that has taken more than two years of research, trialing, designing and styling to develop.  We haven't even got onto the bras, leggings, Pro Hijabs and their maternity and plus size ranges so make sure you check out all of the latest innovation for HER product at Nike.com and @nikewomen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Andrew talks with soccer legend Carli Lloyd. Carli is a 2x World Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist, & back-to-back FIFA Women's World Player of the Year in 2015 & 2016. In 2003, Carli was cut from the US U-21 national team—and thought her dream of playing for the US Women's National team was over. Instead of quitting, Carli reshaped her mindset to embrace challenges, stop making excuses, & turn her weaknesses into strengths. She went on to play 17 years with the US Women's National Team and played in more World Cup & Olympic matches than any US player in history. This conversation is for anyone who's ever been knocked down, cut from a team, missed a promotion, or fallen short of a goal. It's filled with insight to help you achieve championship level success in anything—and is a powerful reminder of what's possible when we're open to change & willing to do the work. Show Highlights:(3:29) - Getting cut from U-21 team(4:18) - Choosing between two paths(5:52) - Working on weaknesses(9:48) - Controlling what you can control(12:14) - Managing distractions(13:10) - Auditing your schedule(14:14) - Being available consistently(16:46) - Building a strong mindset(17:49) - Rest & recovery(19:50) - Thriving under pressure(21:20) - Responding to adversity(22:56) - Pushing your limits(24:54) - Carli's tarp pulling moments(27:29) - Final game with USWNT(29:56) - Reflections on end of career** Follow Andrew On Social Media **Twitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123Sign up for e-mails to keep up with Andrew's podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter

Welcome to the coaching knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Ollie Phillips, former England sevens captain now running Optimist Performance.  Focusing on performance, we are going to cut to the root on why winning is underrated. Ollie was 7s World Player of the Year in 2009 and captained England to three World Series Cup victories. He has completed many adventures, including sailing around the world.His philosophy is to inspire change through shared experience, continual learning, and an appetite to help and support people.You can contact him at www.optimistperformance.com

*) Argentina withdraws from Falkland Islands pact with UK Argentina has walked away from a cooperation pact with the United Kingdom and demanded new talks with London over the sovereignty of the disputed Falkland Islands. At the G20 summit in India on Thursday, Argentinian Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero informed UK counterpart James Cleverly that his government was abandoning the pact. Argentina believes the islands known as the Malvinas were illegally taken from it in 1833 and invaded the British colony in 1982. The United Kingdom sent troops and Argentina lost the two-month war for the South Atlantic archipelago in a conflict that claimed the lives of 649 Argentines and 255 British soldiers. *) More than 200 killed, nearly 700 wounded in Somaliland clashes More than 200 people lost their lives in over 24 days of clashes between security forces and clans in a disputed part of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland region, an official has said. The mayor of the contested town, Abdirahim Ali Ismail told a press conference on Thursday that 210 civilians were killed and 680 others wounded in the fighting. Somaliland has claimed independence from Somalia since 1991 but has never been recognised internationally. *) Gaza warns of 'environmental catastrophe' as landfill fire rages Gaza officials have called for international help to extinguish a fire that started in a landfill in a village near the fence with Israel, saying it could last for days and cause an environmental catastrophe. A large cloud of heavy smoke billowed into the sky as night fell on Thursday, and there was a strong smell of burning rubbish across Gaza City. The fire started southeast of Gaza City, near the separation fence, for reasons that have yet to be confirmed, according to the Gaza municipality *) 'Messi, we're waiting for you': Gunmen threaten football star Lionel Messi Two gunmen on motorcycles have shot at a supermarket belonging to the family of Antonella Roccuzzo, wife of Lionel Messi, in Rosario, in Argentina's Santa Fe province, local media and the city's mayor reported. A threatening hand-written message for 35-year-old Messi, Argentina's captain and seven-times World Player of the Year, was also left on the shop door on Thursday. "Messi, we are waiting for you, (Pablo) Javkin (the mayor) is also a narco (drug trafficker), he is not going to take care of you," it read. And finally… *) Over 1,500 pets have been rescued so far since the twin earthquakes hit southern Türkiye Over 1,500 pets have been rescued so far since the twin earthquakes hit southern Türkiye, a non-profit organisation has said. More than three weeks after the deadly earthquake in Türkiye, the animal rescue team from Humane Society International is still finding dogs and cats alive in abandoned apartments, damaged buildings or wandering the streets. The animal charity estimates that more than 1,500 animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, goldfish, a rooster, budgies, reptiles and more ― have been brought to receive medical care at the three main veterinary field clinics.

Por fin ha llegado el día. David Mosquera vuelve a Paquetes para contarnos cómo fue su experiencia en el mundial de Catar y cómo vivió la victoria de Argentina. También repasamos el ganador del ya tradicional Renaldinho World Player y terminamos haciendo, como cada mes de enero, una porra no solo deportiva. Suscríbete al Balón de Oro de Raúl: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-balon-oro-raul_nq_1168582_1.html Si estás interesado en patrocinar uno de nuestros programas, escríbenos a la siguiente dirección eranmuymaloseranpaquetes@gmail.com

Por fin ha llegado el día. David Mosquera vuelve a Paquetes para contarnos cómo fue su experiencia en el mundial de Catar y cómo vivió la victoria de Argentina. También repasamos el ganador del ya tradicional Renaldinho World Player y terminamos haciendo, como cada mes de enero, una porra no solo deportiva. Suscríbete al Balón de Oro de Raúl: https://www.ivoox.com/escuchar-balon-oro-raul_nq_1168582_1.html Si estás interesado en patrocinar uno de nuestros programas, escríbenos a la siguiente dirección eranmuymaloseranpaquetes@gmail.com

On this week's show we take a look back at the 2022 Fifa World Cup. As Morocco reached the semi-finals, is this a breakthrough that will see African teams doing well at future World Cups?We have the second part of our interview with Kaka, a World Cup winner with Brazil in 2002, and the 2007 World Player of the Year.And with the World Cup over, the EPL is back, and we look ahead to the upcoming games.

Keith Wood joined Ger and Shane on OTB AM to look back at Ireland's Autumn Nations series. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Joe Molloy is joined by Andy Dunne and journalist Gerry Thornley for this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Lessons we learned from Ireland's defeat of Australia. (31:00) Nic White, concussion protocol and rugby's inescapable physicality. (46:00) Josh van der Flier named World Player of the Year. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Welcome to The OTB Brief, everything you need to know about sport, first thing every morning, with John Duggan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today, as John brings you through the morning stories in the newspapers and updates you on the sporting diary. There are also details of today's OTB Sports Radio schedule - subscribe to The Brief for your first sports fix every morning! You can also tune into OTB AM, our sports breakfast show from 7:30 am - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

Joe Molloy was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Rúaidhrí O'Connor on this week's Monday Night Rugby. (01:00) Ireland beat Fiji but fail to impress in the process. (15:00) Why Joey Carbery cannot just be 'fine'. (27:00) Ireland's starters seem certain, but plenty of movement below. (36:00) 'I think Josh van der Flier could win World Player of the Year.' (47:00) 'Breathtaking' Women's Rugby World Cup final. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Lukhanyo Am, Antoine Dupont, Johnny Sexton & Josh van der Flier have all had incredible seasons, but World Rugby dropped the ball here

Following a comfortable win in torrential conditions against Australia, the Red Roses are just two wins away from being crowned world champions for the third time! To preview their semi-final fixture against Canada, Rocky Clark rejoins host Ollie Little as they welcome England lock and World Player of the Year in 2021, Zoe Aldcroft.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made what could be the final big call of his tenure, handing the No 10 jersey to Richie Mo'unga for the second test against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend. Foster is also gambling on two of his less-experienced props, Ethan de Groot and Tyrel Lomax, to match the Springboks' monstrous men. The All Blacks props have 20 test caps between them. It is the first test start of the year for Mo'unga, who guided the Crusaders to victory in Super Rugby Pacific, and has watched on ever since as the All Blacks have made faltering starts in all their matches this year. Incumbent first five-eighths Beauden Barrett, a two-time World Player of the Year, is relegated to the substitutes bench, from where he could enter the fray as a replacement for Mo'unga or in the outside backs. Other than the change at 10, the beleaguered coach largely played it safe in his backline selections, sticking with the same players who ran on to the field in last week's 26-10 humbling in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela. That result from a directionless performance was the fifth defeat in six starts for Foster's men. Jordie Barrett has overcome ankle injury concerns to hold on to the No 15 jersey, with another Springbok barrage of high balls likely. Caleb Clarke and Will Jordan start on the wings, while the coach persists with Rieko Ioane in the No 13 jersey. David Havili is at second five-eighths and Aaron Smith continues at halfback. Under-pressure captain Sam Cane has retained his place as openside flanker, and takes the field alongside No 8 Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell, who has been called up to fill the No 6 jersey after Akira Ioane, who moves to the bench, had little impact last week. Locks Scott Barrett and Sam Whitelock return to duty, as does hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho — one of the few bright performers last week. Uncapped tighthead Fletcher Newell is set to make his All Blacks debut from the bench, with Angus Ta'avao missing out after struggling in the front row last week. Codie Taylor returns to the bench after being dropped in the first test, while George Bower, Tupou Vaa'i, Finlay Christie and Quinn Tupaea make up the rest of the substitutes. "Belief and confidence remain high in our group, which is working incredibly hard this week," said Foster. "Playing at Ellis Park is always a special occasion for any All Black team, and this weekend will be no different. "Adding to that, the Freedom Cup is on the line which makes this a challenge that everyone is looking forward to." Meanwhile, Duane Vermeulen is back for the Springboks at No 8 for his first test this year as South Africa made five changes to its starting lineup, the team announced earlier this week. Two of those changes were forced, with Jaden Hendrikse at halfback in place of Faf de Klerk, who was ruled out with concussion, while Jesse Kriel replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse, who was sent off, injured and subsequently suspended for four games after a dangerous tackle on Beauden Barrett in the first test. South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber also made two tactical switches in the front row by bringing in Ox Nché for Trevor Nyakane at loosehead prop and restoring Bongi Mbonambi as starting hooker in place of Malcolm Marx. Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe is set for his 50th test. The Springboks are seeking back-to-back wins over the All Blacks for the first time since 2009 and another defeat for New Zealand is expected to see Foster lose his job. The All Blacks have slipped to an all-time low of No 5 on the world rankings. All Blacks: Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (captain), Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Tyrell Lomax, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ethan de Groot. Reserves: Codie Taylor, George Bower, Fletcher Newell*, Tupou Vaa'i, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Quinn Tupaea. South Africa: Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handré Pollard, Jaden Hendrikse, Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nché. Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Kwagga Smith, Herschel Jantjies, Willie le Roux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Leinster and Connacht lock, Mike McCarthy, joined Ger and Eoin on #OTB to analyse the forwards battle between New Zealand and Ireland in the third Test. #OTBAM with Gillette Labs | #EffortlessFlow

Stephen Jones and Jess Hayden are joined by England full-back Sarah McKenna to look ahead to the start of the Women's 6 Nations. They preview what promises to be the biggest and most high profile edition of the tournament to date and Jess even tries to explain to Steve what TikTok is, who is the new title sponsor. They also hear from Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap, World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft and discuss all the big talking points ahead of the opening weekend. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is a special bonus pod edition of the Rugby Union Weekly looking ahead to the Women's Six Nations tournament and for this episode, Sara Orchard and former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett are joined by some of the biggest names in the sport, ahead of all the action starting on Saturday. They hear from World Player of the Year, England forward Zoe Aldcroft as her side aim to go for a fourth title in a row and Scotland captain, Rachel Malcolm gives us the lowdown after qualifying for the World Cup. Not only that, Philippa delves deep into the Wales camp to see how they can improve after finishing bottom of the table last year - and Ireland captain, Nichola Fryday pops onto the pod to chat about an interesting few weeks, after the IRFU formally apologised to Ireland's players for failures in the women's game. And we find out who is the best when it comes to…fancy dress!

Llorenc reflects on a much-storied career that has taken in playing in 40 countries for over 30 clubs as well as his hugely successful time with the national team. He looks back at an incredible playing career and his future coaching Beach Soccer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Mills speaks to World Player of the Year, Ozu. He discusses how a Brazilian ends up playing for Japan, how the country took him to heart, and how it felt to win the best player prize in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Mills catches up with Molly Clark World Player of the Year. She speaks about her award, what motivates her and how being the best is not about comparing yourself to others Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Had Rose Reilly been born a boy, she would undoubtedly be celebrated as a national hero, one of Scotland's greatest ever footballers. As it is, her amazing career and her story went untold for decades by those who should have be celebrating her incredible sporting achievements. Eight league titles, World Player of the Year award, four golden boots, a professional career in France and Italy a World Cup medal. It's a fascinating story and Rose is a delightful and entertaining guest on the podcast. Once again, this series of The Game Changers is supported by Barclays and will focus on fearless women in football. In each of the 8 episodes I'll be talking to a trailblazing woman, reinforcing Barclays huge commitment to the beautiful game.

Schalk Burger is one of South Africa's greatest rugby players. Famous for his intensity and skill, he is a former World Player of the Year, captained the Springboks against the All Blacks at his beloved Newlands, won the Rugby World Cup at junior and senior level, picked up a European Cup and an English Premiership title with Saracens, and had an acclaimed career in Japanese club rugby. Nowadays he's a full-time dad, part-time car renovator and occasional rugby analyst on SuperSport. He joins us to talk about rugby and life and to share some anecdotes about being at the top of his profession for 15 years.