About this episode
The Rugby Championship is back — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to unpack the Wallabies’ clash with the All Blacks at Eden Park. Both teams are unsettled, the weather’s turning ugly, and history looms large — will Australia finally break their 23-year drought at the home of New Zealand rugby? But that’s not all. The panel turns its focus to South Africa v Argentina in Durban, a clash set to light up the Rugby Championship as well as the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final where England take on Canada in a battle for global supremacy. Add in debates over refereeing, the rise of the box kick, and World Rugby’s unusual decision to delay by 4 months the public release of its much-anticipated strategic plan, this episode covers the full spectrum of the game. Also in this episode: Wallabies v All Blacks — lineouts, breakdowns, and predictions Springboks v Argentina — Durban showdown England v Canada — Women’s World Cup Final preview Mark Nawaqanitawase’s return to rugby union Samoa’s decline and the Pacific Islands dilemma Why the box kick became rugby’s go-to weapon PLUS: World Rugby’s strategy, tech lessons from tennis and baseball, and early whispers about the 2035 Rugby World Cup bids. Eddie is on the road this week — we apologise for the poor audio in the first 25 minutes of the episode. 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 One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.