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...

A little late this week — blame the tech gremlins, not the pasties! 😅 Scrummy Paul’s back with a bumper episode after a wild rugby weekend. Albion battled hard but fell to a Tonbridge side full of Harlequins talent, before Paul made the trip to Sandy Park for Exeter Chiefs vs Harlequins. He also picks his dream Chocolate Bar XV (it’s as sweet as it sounds 🍫) and celebrates his big moment on BBC Spotlight!

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

This is the incredible story of James O'Connor: from being super rugby's youngest ever player, through starting against the Lions, exile in France, arrests, injuries and beating the Springboks - this has to be the craziest career story in rugby union.In this video I tell the tales of James O'Connor from his rise as a wallabies wonderkid to his shock return in 2025 and everything in between. The video covers topics some viewers might find triggering, person discretion advised. #rugby #australia

Consistency continues to be the plague for the New Zealand Warriors. The Auckland-based outfit made a preliminary final in 2023, missed the finals altogether in 2024, then started 2025 strongly before fading at the back-end to go out of the finals in the opening week. There are still gaps they will be looking to address come November 1, and with no reported salary cap issues, it’ll be about finding the right balance for the side, rather than adding out-and-out stars.Here are FIVE contract targets

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

We look back a brilliant Grand Final Day in the Betfred Super LeagueWe discuss IMG and the promotion of the Bradford Bulls to Super League 2026.We take a look at the England Ashes Squad and all the main talking points.Plus:What would Oliver Say!Banging or HangingAnd much more!!!!!SUBSCRIBE to Super League Raw on YouTube for more unique and fan led Rugby League content.Join our membership and get closer and exclusive benefits at www.superleagueraw.comFollow up across social media:Facebook:

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

Guru's preview and predictions for this weekend's Pacific Champs games.Don't forget to Like and subscribe for more content like this.Bet It Out With Neds. Visit: https://www.neds.com.au/Prices and odds subject to change.You win some. You lose more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Downtown Los Angeles was pulsing with color when we set up our mics at DTLA Proud Festival. The air was thick with basslines, drag queens strutted past the fountains at Pershing Square, and somewhere between the main stage and a churro stand, we spoke with actor and activist Milton Darnell Smith, a man who carries pride in his bones. This is Episode 24 of The Gay Rugby Podcast, and it’s all about diversity, visibility, and what it means to belong.Milton’s energy is magnetic. He talks about his roots

Can Toa Samoa bounce back from their heart breaking defeat vs New Zealand? Will Tonga rock up & dominate this rugby league matchup?Join Longy & Burgz for our preview of the game!

Charlie Hodgson, one of England’s most respected fly-halves, joins Lessons from the Game to share the mindset that shaped his rugby journey — from moments of pressure and injury to personal growth and success beyond the field.📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩  Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩  Join

This week, Brooke and Chase go deep into Clifton’s rugby roots — from Coldharbour Lane to Cribbs Causeway — tracing over 150 years of lavender lineage before catching up on the latest action. The Wanderers march through Failand with a five-try win over Old Bristolians, while the 1st XV brace for battle at Station Road against Bishops Stortford. Expect big tackles, bigger laughs, and a few debates about what really makes a ground home.Featuring this week’s song: “Tape It Up!”

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