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Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the games 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 wont hear anywhere else.Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. Its a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugbys future prosperity worldwide.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.auHave your question answered on the show: Rugby Unity SurveyGet FREE exclusive content: SubstackDive into the world of rugby: YouTube TikTok Instagram Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: News, Rugby, Sports, Sports News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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New Zealand Rugby’s $66m warning + WXV Global Series & Wallabies Squad
Episode 149
Friday, 18 September, 2026
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.
