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Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field. This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist. Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. It’s a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugby’s future prosperity worldwide. One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.
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- Yesterday46 min
Wallabies v Springboks preview with Steven Kitshoff from For the Love of Rugby South Africa!
David Pembroke is joined by a special guest, two-time Springbok World Cup-winning prop Steven Kitshoff from For the Love of Rugby South Africa, alongside Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie, for a wide-ranging Rugby Unity chat that hits the biggest talking points fast. The crew open on a huge weekend of women’s internationals, including France vs Australia with a stack of cards, plus the Black Ferns cruising past Scotland, the 26-all Canada vs England draw, and Eddie Jones’ Japan beating Fiji in Tokyo. Then it gets blunt: the bunker system, TMO influence, and how yellow cards are changing the spectacle. From there it’s into scrums and the “brake foot”, with Kitshoff explaining why it’s uncomfortable, inconsistent, and unsafe. Finally, the focus shifts to the Springboks: reflections on the All Blacks tour, Rassie’s core group, managing veteran stars, and a full preview of Sunday’s Springboks vs Wallabies in Perth, including what Australia must do to challenge the world’s best. Also in this episode:● Women’s rugby recap: France vs Australia officiating chaos● Steven Kitshoff on bunker yellow cards and TMOs● Debate over scrums and the “brake foot” safety● Springboks-All Blacks tour reflections and series impact● Managing older World Cup players and training loads● Perth preview: Springboks vs Wallabies tactics and selectionsPLUS: How winning teams build depth, standards, and daily competitiveness.Listen to For the Love of Rugby South Africa here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pGqZKr38xsWk9IXlzjWZ1 Check out the For the Love of Rugby South Africa YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/@loveofrugbysa?si=Zc4pxnAj-OT0-4aF SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Steve Hansen, Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 days ago1h 14m
New Zealand Rugby’s $66m warning + WXV Global Series & Wallabies Squad
New Zealand Rugby has fired a serious warning shot: forecast losses of $66 million over five years, and a structure they say is unsustainable, even after banking $9 million from Baltimore. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie argue the game cannot keep operating in fragments, and ask what comes next: more All Blacks tests offshore, a Miami Rugby Championship match, or even a radical 2029 Lions series across Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Los Angeles and New York. They also preview the Ashi Super Dry Pacific Nations Championship final in Tokyo, tipping Japan to beat Fiji, plus USA v Canada in the double header. Then it’s a massive weekend for women’s rugby: England v Canada at Sandy Park, Australia backing up against France, Black Ferns v Scotland, and more, with World XV matches in Hong Kong feeding into 2029 Rugby World Cup qualification. Also in this episode: ● Steve Hansen absent with new Manly Sea Eagles role ● World Rugby’s role questioned in NZR talks ● Ireland and Six Nations USA match speculation discussed ● Top 14 notes: Toulouse big win, La Rochelle form ● Wallabies squad picked by Les Kiss, flyhalf debate ● Refereeing, TMO momentum, and law interpretations debated PLUS: The panel weighs tradition, fan connection, and commercial realities as rugby’s global calendar keeps shifting. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Greatest Rivalry Test 4: Boks Beat All Blacks in Baltimore – Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie react
Baltimore delivered a classic as the Springboks beat the All Blacks 43-28 to seal the series 3-1, and David Pembroke is joined by Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie to pull apart what swung it. The panel praises South Africa’s basics, defence, scramble, high-ball dominance and ruthless lineout-maul strike, while picking through where New Zealand can close the gap, from ball into contact, breakdown speed and scrum pressure on Springbok ball to stopping the maul and finding more direct options. There’s also real heat on refereeing interpretations, “brake foot” scrum calls, and a TMO comms mess that stalled momentum and left everyone looking silly. Away from the Test, Hansen explains his new high performance director role at Manly-Warringah in the NRL, plus quick hits on the Pacific Nations Cup semis (and Eddie Jones on Canada), and standout results from the Mitsubishi Electric WXV Global Series. Also in this episode: ● Steve Hansen joins Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles as high performance director ● Springboks win 43-28, claim series 3-1 in Baltimore ● All Blacks work-ons: maul defence, scrum pressure, high ball ● Refereeing debates: break foot calls and Northern Hemisphere interpretations ● TMO communication breakdown and frustrations with stoppages ● Pacific Nations Cup and WXV results, key players praised PLUS: Big-picture chat on pathways, club rugby connection, agents, and funding pressures. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Steve Hansen, Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Greatest Rivalry Test 4: Springboks v All Blacks in Baltimore USA + WXV Launch
World Rugby’s strategic plan gets a real-time test this weekend, with the All Blacks and Springboks taking their rivalry to Baltimore, and the WXV Global Series and Challenger Series launching across Europe and Hong Kong. David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie break down why the USA push matters, what rugby can learn from the NFL’s Melbourne event, and how travel could shape the fourth match of the series. The big question: can the All Blacks’ heavily changed side find enough against a Springboks team that’s largely unchanged, and can New Zealand fix a lineout that’s been sliding under South African pressure? The panel digs into maul defence, tempo, breakdown interpretations, and the refereeing profile of Karl Dickson. Then it’s full focus on WXV: England v Australia in Salford, Scotland v Canada, and France v New Zealand in Lyon, plus Pacific Nations Cup fixtures and Hall of Fame news. Also in this episode:● World Rugby strategic plan activated: USA and women’s rugby● All Blacks team changes explained: injuries, rotation, Richie Mo’unga● Springboks selection continuity and what it signals for the series● Lineout fixes: tempo, two-pod defence, and pressure on Marx● WXV openers previewed: England v Australia, France v New Zealand● Listener questions: referee coaching, diving acts, and breakdown grey areasPLUS: How big events, crowds, and economics can drive rugby’s global growth. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Greatest Rivalry Test 3: South Africa’s scrum, maul, and mindset break New Zealand
Springboks 29, All Blacks 24 in Soweto, and it’s the classic story: power, precision, and tiny moments. David Pembroke, Steve Hansen, and Ewen McKenzie break down how South Africa’s scrum and maul delivered when it mattered, while New Zealand’s attack was downright sublime in patches, but couldn’t quite get the set piece parity they needed. The panel digs into the turning points: missed tackles on Kriel and de Allende, key penalties, a missed shot at goal, and why the All Blacks’ composure slipped in the last 10 minutes under scoreboard pressure. There’s also a sharp look at bench impact, leadership after Ardie Savea went off, and what the All Blacks might change for Baltimore with Savea, Luke Jacobson, and Quinn Tupaea out. Plus, the women’s Test, officiating concerns, the upcoming World XV Global Series, and Australia’s flat draw with Argentina in Mendoza. Also in this episode:● Springboks scrum and maul decide decisive moments● All Blacks attack sparks, but lineout ball messy● Steve Hansen on process versus scoreboard pressure● Bench impact: Holland, Roigard, Malcolm Marx influence● Women’s Test: scrum, maul, and officiating debate● Australia v Argentina draw and yellow card frustrationPLUS: Baltimore looms as rugby leans into its global advantage. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
Greatest Rivalry: WHO WINS IN SOWETO? Springboks v All Blacks + Wallabies 2 from 2 in Argentina?
The All Blacks and Springboks are locked at 1-1, but the noise is everywhere: the “walking around” scrum controversy, Rassie’s late team change, and what altitude at FNB Stadium really does to game plans. David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie break down the All Blacks changes (Codie Taylor out, Lakai in, Darry starting), why the Boks’ selections feel rock-solid, and what has to improve for New Zealand at the breakdown and in the aerial contest, with Malcolm Marx and Kriel central to the threat. Eddie Jones’ comments on refereeing and global “tiers” spark a wider debate, before the panel turns to Wallabies v Argentina and the impact of missing Argentine players due to Top 14. Plus: the Black Ferns v Springbok women curtain-raiser, Swys de Bruin’s resignation, and why double-headers (and even sevens) might be rugby’s smartest play. Also in this episode: ● Scrum “walking around” debate: storm in a teacup ● All Blacks selections: Lakai, Darry, hooker rotation explained ● Springboks late team switch labelled a “debacle” ● Altitude tactics: kick-off decisions and maul prevention ● Breakdown contest and Malcolm Marx threat under Nika Amushakeli ● Wallabies v Argentina: changes, missing stars, rankings impact PLUS: A bigger conversation on promoting rugby via double-headers, sevens add-ons, and growing women’s rugby audiences. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Greatest Rivalry Test 2: BOKS BOUNCE BACK! Scrums, steals, selections + Wallabies beat Argentina
Springboks 33, All Blacks 26 in Cape Town, and Ewen McKenzie reckons it came down to tiny moments that swung everything: a Kolbe intercept, Malcolm Marx turnovers, and South Africa banking every shot at goal while New Zealand didn’t.David Pembroke and Ewen also dig into the selection subterfuge around Rassie naming one side and running out another, plus the scrum chat around Ox Nche “walking around” and how Angus Gardner managed the contest compared to Matthew Carley. There’s plenty for the All Blacks to fix too: lineout quality, aerial control, and whether their second-half front row deserves a start. Then it’s north to Jujuy as the Wallabies beat Argentina 27-21 in a messy one, with a forward-centric Australian attack, box-kick debates, and the importance of building a winning habit. Plus Eddie Jones’ huge call on Pieter-Steph du Toit after his 100th Test. Also in this episode:● Rassie names one team, fields a different one● Kolbe intercept and Malcolm Marx turnovers decide key moments● All Blacks lineout problems and missed chances near the line● Angus Gardner’s breakdown calls and scrum management debate● Wallabies 27-21 Argentina in Jujuy, scrappy and physical● Jack Bowen leaving Waratahs for Leicester and Japan PLUS: What ball-carry stats reveal about South Africa, New Zealand and Australia game styles. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Steve Hansen, Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 4m
Springboks v All Blacks: Rassie reacts in Cape Town + Eddie Jones & Argentina v Wallabies
Cape Town is set for a backlash. The Springboks are wounded, the All Blacks are rolling, and the second Test of the greatest rivalry could swing on discipline, scrum pressure, and who handles the opening 20 minutes. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down the Lions’ midweek push of the All Blacks, then go selection-by-selection for Springboks v All Blacks: Handre Pollard’s return, Cobus Reinach’s impact, the Kolisi fitness question, and what Ethan Hooker adds out wide. The All Blacks changes get a full run too, including Bower starting, Tupuo Vaa’i at lock, and Leroy Carter coming in with Moorby to the bench. Plus: Wallabies v Argentina in Jujuy, the Reg 9 availability mess, and a straight-shooting discussion on TMO process, replays, and post-match sighting.Also in this episode:● Lions nearly upset All Blacks in midweek thriller● Rassie Erasmus looks calmer after Springboks loss● Pollard and Reinach strengthen Springboks’ spine● All Blacks tweaks: Bower starts, Carter in, Moorby bench● Wallabies v Argentina preview amid Reg 9 absences● TMO and sighting process debate after Springboks v All Blacks PLUS: A look ahead to Rugby World Cup 2027 excitement in Sydney, plus Eddie Jones’ NPC viewing tip. SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field. This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist. Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. It’s a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugby’s future prosperity worldwide. One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.
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