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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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- Yesterday37 min
Wallabies under pressure in Scotland, Dupont at 10 v Springboks & All Blacks ring changes!
David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie preview a huge round five of the Nations Championship, with the Wallabies desperate to restore confidence after their Twickenham defeat and Scotland facing questions of their own. The boys dig into what Les Kiss might change, why the messaging out of the Australian camp matters, and whether Joseph-Aukuso Sua’ali’i could become Australia’s best impact player. There’s also a fascinating look at Eddie Jones’ approach to keeping Test weeks fresh and his view that centres are becoming more like back rowers. Beyond Scotland v Australia, they preview France v South Africa, with Antoine Dupont named at 10 alongside Maxime Lucu, and ask whether the Springboks can sustain their intensity for 80 minutes. The All Blacks ring the changes for Wales, while England face Eddie’s Japan, Ireland take on Fiji and Italy meet Argentina.Also in this episode:● Wallabies v Scotland: fan confidence, selection and a must-win mindset● Eddie Jones on keeping Test preparation fresh and making rugby fun● Centres as back rowers: how modern rugby is changing positional roles● France v South Africa: Dupont at 10, breakdown battle and Boks bench● All Blacks v Wales: wholesale changes and the Raeburn Shield● England v Japan, Ireland v Fiji and Italy v Argentina: round five tipsPLUS: The Third Voice question on Sua’ali’i’s Test credentials and a look ahead to the Nations Cup fixtures.SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈Ask 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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 5 days ago59 min
Wallabies flat at Twickenham as England fire up & South Africa smash Italy as France eye Boks + Clinical All Blacks v Scotland!
David Pembroke, Ewen McKenzie and Steve Hansen rip into a brutal Wallabies reality check at Twickenham, with England bringing the fizz while Australia looked underdone in effort, connection and mindset. The boys dig into what actually changes before Scotland in Edinburgh, whether Les Kiss has to swing the selection axe, and why “enthusiasm” is the one thing that shouldn’t go missing at Test level. There’s also a hard look at refereeing trends, from “off feet” penalties to confusing yellow cards that keep warping scorelines. Beyond England v Australia, they break down Ireland’s 42–12 win over Argentina and what it says about where Andy Farrell’s side sits on the curve, plus South Africa’s 66–7 demolition of an injury-hit Italy. The All Blacks’ 43–21 win over Scotland gets a deep review too, before Wales v Japan and France v Fiji.Also in this episode:● Why Wallabies were out-enthused by England at Twickenham ● Steve Hansen on ownership, motivation and defensive clarity ● Refereeing: off-feet calls, scrum surprises, yellow card impact ● Ireland 42 Argentina 12: “curve” debate and key positions ● South Africa 66 Italy 7: intensity, depth and mindset ● All Blacks 43 Scotland 21: emotion, bench impact, maul detail PLUS: The Third Voice Q&A tackles Wales’ long-term revival and England v All Blacks talk.SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈Ask 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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago1h 10m
Nations Championship Preview with Steve Hansen & Ewen McKenzie
A tough start as David Pembroke and Steve Hansen pay tribute to Logan Cadwallader, the All Blacks’ long-serving Head of Security, after his passing in Edinburgh. Then it’s straight into a massive Nations Championship weekend: Ireland v Argentina selection calls, Italy’s injury-hit task against South Africa, and whether Scotland can finally take the Raeburn Shield off the All Blacks at Murrayfield. There’s also Wales v Japan with Eddie Jones juggling yet more injuries, France v Fiji in Lyon, and a high-stakes England v Australia clash at Twickenham. Off-field, the panel unpack what Eddie reported back from the coaches and referees meeting, including breakdown focus, tackle safety, and the deliberate knock-on shift, plus frustration at the lack of movement on TMO and 15-on-15. Ewen McKenzie and Steve Hansen also answer a listener question on what makes an elite lineout caller.Also in this episode:● Tribute to Logan Cadwallader and his All Blacks role● Eddie Jones on refereeing focus: break foot and breakdown● Nations Championship previews: Ireland v Argentina, Scotland v All Blacks● Injury load debate: training, S&C fads, and season fatigue● Wales v Japan, France v Fiji, and England v Australia stakes● Listener Q&A: what makes a great lineout callerPLUS: A bigger debate on World Rugby governance and speeding up meaningful change.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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago55 min
THE NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS ft. Ben Youngs & Steven Kitshoff from For the Love of Rugby!
Round four of the Nations Championship is here, and David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie are joined by special guests Steven Kitshoff and Ben Youngs from the For the Love of Rugby podcasts! The panel digs into Ireland v Argentina (and Ireland’s structure without James Lowe), Italy’s injury-hit task against South Africa and the Rassie “chocolate wheel” of selection, plus Scotland v New Zealand in a brutal Edinburgh assignment. There’s plenty on Wales v Eddie Jones’ Japan too, including Wales’ off-field financial pressure and what it means for the players. France v unbeaten Fiji gets the spotlight under new boss Jake White (and the addition of Gert Smal), before the big one: England v Australia at Twickenham, and why this could turn the heat right up on Steve Borthwick.Also in this episode:● Ben Youngs on Nations Championship consequences and ladder pressure● Ireland v Argentina: structure, 10 selection, consistency debate● Italy injuries stack up before facing the Springboks● Scotland v New Zealand: form lines and Edinburgh difficulty● Wales v Eddie Jones’ Japan and Wales’ off-field turmoil● Refereeing focus: TMO interruptions, advantage length, hip dropsPLUS: How teams balance World Cup planning, cohesion, and bleeding youth.SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈Ask 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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago58 min
Nations Championship Squads with Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie
The Nations Championship is one week away, so David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie run the ruler over every squad and storyline before an enormous November. There’s concern about the format and tie-breakers, plus a big look at who’s trending up or down: can Wales survive their off-field chaos, can Italy rediscover last year’s spark, and are Ireland slipping before they climb again? England’s pressure is front and centre ahead of Australia first up, with the warning that Japan can become a nasty banana skin if teams rotate. The All Blacks are backed to win all three, but there’s a blunt chat about “inconvenient conversations” and the areas that can still bite them. South Africa’s selections scream long-game planning, while France’s second-round showdown looms large. PLUS: WXV, Samoa’s governance mess, and a big Monday preview with Ben Youngs and Steven Kitshoff.Also in this episode:● Nations Championship tables, pools, and who tops them● Steve Hansen flags format flaws and tie-break concerns● England v Australia pressure, selections, and banana skin risks● All Blacks injuries, Scotty Barrett impact, and lineout worries● Springboks squad rotation as Rassie plans ahead● WXV final round, USA v England, Black Ferns v FrancePLUS: How tours, injuries and club calendars shape performance windows.SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈Ask 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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago1h 4m
CANADA STUN ENGLAND + Mark Nawaqanitawase decision, Les Kiss and the Wallabies
Canada have done it again, beating England 31–22 in Ottawa to win the series and defend the Utrecht Shield, and the big question now is what John Mitchell does next with selections, standards, and motivation. David Pembroke, Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie unpack how Canada used width, tempo and intent to expose an England side that looked disjointed, despite still having their World Cup-winning tools in isolation. The conversation then swings to the Wallaroos’ 38–31 win over Scotland, where a “greatest hits” of yellow cards and reviews derailed the spectacle and raised bigger questions about common sense, coaching technique, and who’s really in charge of the system. There’s also Black Ferns 31–12 France, Australia A v USA in Nashville, PWR eligibility debates, scrum refereeing in the URC, and what’s next for Eddie Jones and Japan after Fiji’s 34–28 win.Also in this episode:● Canada’s width and tap try undo England● Steve Hansen on motivation: it must come from players● England selections and “serious conversations” after losses● Wallaroos v Scotland: yellow cards wreck the flow● PWR player limits and local development pathways● Mark Nawaqanitawase, Les Kiss, and Wallabies prioritiesPLUS: A wider debate on test windows, player availability, and whether international rugby should lead the global season.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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 2m
EDDIE v JAKE! Japan take on Fiji + WXV: Canada v England decider, Wallaroos v Scotland, Black Ferns v France
David Pembroke is back on deck and kicks off with a rare look inside the coach’s head, asking Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie what it really takes to stay steady when results swing. From “performance not win or lose” to the brutal Monday-morning demand for answers, they lay out the habits that keep teams improving. The chat then shifts to the upcoming World Rugby coaches meeting in Windsor ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027, with both men zeroing in on the impact of yellow cards, TMO influence, and rugby’s “secret society” problem on communication. On the field, the panel previews WXV and key internationals: Wallaroos v Scotland in Canberra, Black Ferns v France in Whangārei, and the Canada v England decider in Ottawa with the Utrecht Shield on the line. Plus Eddie Jones’ Japan v Fiji (with Jake White), and a big debate on Australia’s playmaking talent and retaining young prospects.Also in this episode:● Steve Hansen on competitiveness as a coaching weakness ● Ewen McKenzie: Monday morning means having solutions ready ● World Rugby Windsor meeting: simplify laws and improve communication ● Yellow cards and TMO influence reshaping results unfairly ● WXV focus: Wallaroos v Scotland, Black Ferns v France ● Canada v England decider, Utrecht Shield on the line PLUS: A blunt look at how Australia can stop losing talent to league and overseas by building real relationships.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.auTikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
BLEDISLOE 2 REVIEW: All Blacks attack clicks as Wallabies fall again + Canada stop the Red Roses record run!
The Wallabies wear another heavy loss to New Zealand, and David Pembroke, Ewen McKenzie and Steve Hansen don’t sugar-coat it: a brutal first half, too much aimless kicking, and not enough composure when Australia finally had phases to build pressure. Hansen loves what he’s seeing from the All Blacks attack, offloads, line running, and forwards playing into space, while McKenzie highlights key moments like Harry Wilson’s grubber into touch as a snapshot of game management and leadership under pressure. The TMO becomes its own storyline too, especially the Roigard incident, with all three questioning what “foul play” even means now. They also get into the deeper Wallabies problems, the missing world class 10 and a ball-playing 12, and why New Zealand fans want Australia strong again. Then it’s WXV: Black Ferns smash France 81-12, Canada pinch it late against England 24-21 to end England’s unbeaten run, and the USA keep building momentum.Also in this episode:● All Blacks offloads and handling under extreme pressure ● Wallabies leadership, huddles, and “stay steady Eddie” moments ● Meredith at 10: rocks and diamonds, but a crack ● TMO involvement and the Roigard-Meredith controversy ● WXV: Canada upset England in front of 18,600 ● Future comps: Nations Championship talks and Super Rugby formats 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.auTikTok | 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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