Big Mike recaps the week’s top rugby stories: Paraguay secures a spot in the final World Cup qualification tournament, Canterbury and Otago book the NPC Grand Final, and Munster and the Stormers sit unbeaten in their competition.He also reviews key club results across the URC, Top 14 and Premiership, previews upcoming test matches and the NPC final, highlights the return of Premiership Women’s Rugby, and names his three must-watch games for the weekend.

Gayle Broughton, has an incredible story rooted in her Māori identity and her journey from Hawera, New Zealand. She opens up about the unique challenges she faced growing up and how her whānau played a vital role in guiding her towards sport. That journey led her to incredible heights, like winning Olympic medals with the Black Ferns, to the devastating lows like losing her best friend at a young age, and how close she came to calling it quits. Gayle shares how her background shaped her into the

Money, momentum, and a meteoric rise collide in a round that had everything—from a test-match brawl at Welford Road to a 65–14 shockwave in north London. We open on England’s Autumn Nations training squad and the headache it exposes: power up front and depth at fullback. With George Martin sidelined and Tom Willis choosing Bordeaux, we dig into the balance between national ambition and financial gravity, and ask whether England’s domestic-only policy still makes competitive sense as French an...

We look back on another underwhelming Dragons performance as they extend their losing run to Cardiff. We get the reaction from the listeners and discuss Lyn Jones’ attack on his former employers. Plus Gwent rugby round-up and we preview another Welsh derby as we welcome the visit of Ospreys to Newport. #Dragons #Welshrugby #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to another episode of The Advantage Line Podcast!The lads kick off the week with some better news than usual, coming off what could arguably be their best weekend on the punt as a collective.The social-media trend Blind Ranking makes its debut on the pod, as they blind rank five of the biggest test upsets.It wouldn’t be The Advantage Line without The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly from the weekend’s action. With the second round of the Pacific Championship gearing up, the lads dive into a

In a jam-packed episode, this Rugby League Coach Podcast focuses on training games. coaching careers, previews the first Ashes test match and so much more! Level up your game with Episode 149 of the Rugby League Coach Podcast!    Hosted by Lee Addison, owner of rugbyleaguecoach.com.au  Lee has coached at NRL clubs, World Cups, Elite High Schools and so much more in a 26-year careerBecome a supporter of this podcast:

The team round up this past weekends action as Cardiff hold up the Welsh Regions end in the URC with 3 teams in the bottom 4. But a closer a look at the possible Welsh squad for the autumn internationals breathes an air of positivity. Doesn't it? #URC #Welshrugby #WelshrugbyPodcast #WRU #Dragons #Cardiff #Ospreys #Scarlets #AutumnInternationals #Walessquad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Huw and Big M try to find something positive from the game against the Lions - and it takes a while! Pressure is mounting to deliver a win - or at least a decent performance. After the community game run down, our old friend Mr Shark pops up again to preview this weeks game. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #WRU #URC #SHAVSCA #Plumtree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ashes are here, and so is James back in the studio, so we can talk about those, the changes to Super League, and everything else we can think of...Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former England, Catalans and Bradford head coach Steve McNamara joins Matt Shaw in the All Out Rugby League studio after a news-packed week.Fresh from joining Sam Burgess' coaching set-up at Warrington, the Rugby League legend gives his thoughts on Bradford, Toulouse and York joining the expanded Super League. He also shares his experience of coaching rugby league in France, and how the nation "lost a generation" of players – and what can be done to improve the game across the Channel. Learn more

Gareth Rhys Owen and former Wales fly-halves James Hook and Elinor Snowsill discuss the weekend’s United Rugby Championship (URC) results and preview the Wales squad selection ahead of the autumn internationals.It was a weekend of stark contrast for the Welsh regions in the URC - Cardiff and Ospreys enjoyed hard-fought victories, but Scarlets and Dragons lost without scoring a single point. The team also discuss whether in-form young Cardiff winger Tom Bowen should be selected in the Wales

The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want a culture that actually lives on the field? We sat down with Eddie Jones to unpack the coaching choices that create real belonging, sharper decision-making, and braver rugby. From leaving a safe career to grinding through 100‑player university squads in Japan, Eddie shows how risk, clarity, and context build both teams and coaches who last. We dive into designing culture through the game itself—why a clear playing model unites diverse squads better than slogans, and how fundamentals mus...

Tony Johnson and Justin Marshall run their eyes over the two NPC semifinals from the weekend with Otago and Canterbury setting up an all-South Island final next weekend. Otago assistant coach Lee Allan also joins the show, and the boys talk about all the big news in New Zealand Rugby this week including All Blacks selections and a tour to South Africa in 2026.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Graham and Charlie White kick off their two-part deep dive into the 2025 NRL season. In part one, the boys review the Bottom Nine teams unpacking the good, the bad, and the downright ugly from their campaigns. Who showed signs of life, who went backwards and what needs to be in the off-season to ensure they don's miss the finals again! COP THE NEW BYE ROUND JERSEY: https://thebyeround.com/products/bye-round-x-classic-jersey Email:thebyeround@gmail.com Ladbrokes: https://www.ladbrokes.com.au/

We catch up with former St Patrick's College Wellington captain, midfielder who is the strength and conditioning trainer for the Otago men's NPC team as they prepare for their historic semi-final against Bay of Plenty this weekend.Ben Shepherd is our guest on the Huddy Hui!Stay Connected:Website - https://www.huddysports.co.nzFacebook - https://Facebook.com/HSLIVENZInstagram - https://Instagram.com/HuddySportsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HuddySports​Huddy Sports is proudly sponsored by Michael

ONE HUNDRED & NINETEEN caps for the Red Roses, ELEVEN Six Nations titles & TWO trophies at the biggest tournament in world rugby, Emily Scarratt has done it all. But her story started on her family farm in Leicestershire. Listen back to Scaz’s conversation with Elma, shot before the tournament & previously only available on YouTube. They discuss her life as a young girl playing on hay bails to being a world champion looking ahead to the later chapters of her career, The last few seasons

🎙️ Episode 28 – Good Punts: Ellerslie Recap & Tonga vs Samoa PreviewFeaturing Kane aka That Kiwi Punter and Len from The Kiwi NRL Podcast A couple of laughs, a couple of beers, and a couple of GOOD PUNTS (and the odd bad one 🍻). In this episode we: Recap the weekend’s action 🗓️ Break down the Ellerslie races 🐎 Review the Kiwis vs Samoa Test 🏉 Preview Tonga vs Samoa 🔥 Preview this week’s NZ & Aussie races 🏇 Chat NPC rugby 🏆 Answer questions from the punters Share our

🎙 Kiwi NRL Podcast – Episode 160 Kiwis Defeat Samoa + Live Game Recap This week on the pod: 🏉 Kiwis v Samoa Review – breaking down all the key moments from the weekend 👥 Panel: Sam, Lennie & Kane (That Kiwi Punter) 💬 Questions from the Listeners 🔥 Kiwi Performances of the Week 💭 Predictions & Talking Points Proudly brought to you with the help of: 👕 Tough Luck Workwear 💪 Fitzone NZ 🏡 Mortgage IQ

Are yous not entertained? Coz we are! Tadhg Beirne's post game comments, written by Caolán: https://www.rte.ie/sport/rugby/2025/1019/1539401-the-vibe-around-the-place-is-brilliant-tadhg-beirne/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices