Stream OS Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:57:25 +0000 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:57:25 +0000 http://www.irb.com en-gb Claire.mcDonnell@imgworld.com Total Rugby, the IRBs weekly rugby show, features the latest news from around the globe as well as innovative features you will not find anywhere else. Each week we review the very best of world competition and speak to the key names in rugby such as Brian ODriscoll, Johnny Wilkinson and Bryan Habana. Sports http://www.twii.net/clients/TRWC.jpg http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irb.com Total Rugby, the IRBs weekly rugby show, features the latest news from around the globe as well as innovative features you will not find anywhere else. Each week we review the very best of world competition and speak to the key names in rugby such as Brian ODriscoll, Johnny Wilkinson and Bryan Habana. no no IRB rugby irb sport podcast total oliver.kneen@imgworld.com Oliver Kneen www.irb.com sports IRB It has an infinite capacity to surprise, and Round One of the RBS Six Nations ran true to form. Reaction to come plus San Diego is the setting for Round Four of the IRB Sevens World Series following New Zealand’s dominance in Wellington last weekend, we meet a young forward from the Cook Islands with quite a story to share and we talk with one of South African rugby’s all-time greats, Danie Gerber Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:49:52 +0000 00:29:40 IRB It has an infinite capacity to surprise, and Round One of the RBS Six Nations ran true to form. Reaction to come plus San Diego is the setting for Round Four of the IRB Sevens World Series following New Zealand’s dominance in Wellington last weekend, we meet a young forward from the Cook Islands with quite a story to share and we talk with one of South African rugby’s all-time greats, Danie Gerber rugby irb total six nations podcast no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Paris, Cardiff, Rome... we sample the diverse and unique delights of a RBS Six Nations weekend. San Diego was the setting for the forth event in the IRB Sevens World Series and yet again New Zealand were unstoppable. We look ahead to the Super 14 season with the champions and pretenders. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:06:44 +0000 00:27:14 IRB/IMG Media Paris, Cardiff, Rome... we sample the diverse and unique delights of a RBS Six Nations weekend. San Diego was the setting for the forth event in the IRB Sevens World Series and yet again New Zealand were unstoppable. We look ahead to the Super 14 season with the champions and pretenders. total rugby union irb six nations podcast no no www.irb.com sports IRB/IMG Media A mixed reaction from the Super 14 as the experimental law variations get their sternest test to date, Justin Marshall speaks to Crusaders and All Black captain Richie McCaw as the new season gets underway. Ian McGeechan runs his eye over the Six Nations so far and we hear the inspiring story of how one troubled young American turned his life around to play for his country. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:20:59 +0000 00:27:02 IRB/IMG Media A mixed reaction from the Super 14 as the experimental law variations get their sternest test to date, Justin Marshall speaks to Crusaders and All Black captain Richie McCaw as the new season gets underway. Ian McGeechan runs his eye over the Six Nations so far and we hear the inspiring story of how one troubled young American turned his life around to play for his country. total rugby podcast irb six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we celebrate the revolution in France with Marc Lievremonts young recruits as the RBS Six Nations reaches the half way mark. It is Wales though who remain unbeaten and Jonathan Davies thinks he know why. Japan coach John Kirwan looks forward to a major new competition for Asia, we travel to Buenos Aires to meet Pumas winger, Horacio Agulla, and meet NFL star Dhani Jones who’s discovering a new way of life, the rugby way Tue, 04 Mar 2008 11:08:55 +0000 00:26:54 IRB/IMG Media This week we celebrate the revolution in France with Marc Lievremonts young recruits as the RBS Six Nations reaches the half way mark. It is Wales though who remain unbeaten and Jonathan Davies thinks he know why. Japan coach John Kirwan looks forward to a major new competition for Asia, we travel to Buenos Aires to meet Pumas winger, Horacio Agulla, and meet NFL star Dhani Jones who’s discovering a new way of life, the rugby way total rugby union podcast six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Will Dan Carter play in Europe? Justin Marshall asks the question. Victor Matfield, George Gregan, Dan Luger - all World Cup winners but playing in the French second division - we visit Toulon to find out why. Ahead of their visit to Croke Park we talk with the man who has helped bring about the transformation in the Welsh side, new coach Warren Gatland. Plus... he was unmistakeable on the field and he was one of the stars of the World Cup - Tongan International Finau Maka remembers how they came so close to causing one of the greatest World Cup upsets... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:51:12 +0000 00:25:00 IRB/IMG Media Will Dan Carter play in Europe? Justin Marshall asks the question. Victor Matfield, George Gregan, Dan Luger - all World Cup winners but playing in the French second division - we visit Toulon to find out why. Ahead of their visit to Croke Park we talk with the man who has helped bring about the transformation in the Welsh side, new coach Warren Gatland. Plus... he was unmistakeable on the field and he was one of the stars of the World Cup - Tongan International Finau Maka remembers how they came so close to causing one of the greatest World Cup upsets... total rugby union irb six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week... After Scotlands victory in the Calcutta Cup last weekend we talk to Jonny Wilkinson who, despite finding himself axed from the England team for the first time in his careeer, remains philisophical. Ahead of their Six Nations decider, Gareth Edwards looks back on a hundred years of Wales v France encounters, Syrian rugby is punching above its weight thanks to a heavyweight boxing champion and we meet the man who battled against the odds to become a Springbok... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:37:22 +0000 00:25:36 IRB/IMG Media This week... After Scotlands victory in the Calcutta Cup last weekend we talk to Jonny Wilkinson who, despite finding himself axed from the England team for the first time in his careeer, remains philisophical. Ahead of their Six Nations decider, Gareth Edwards looks back on a hundred years of Wales v France encounters, Syrian rugby is punching above its weight thanks to a heavyweight boxing champion and we meet the man who battled against the odds to become a Springbok... total rugby union irb six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media A 10th Grand Slam for Wales – one hundred years on from their first. In a week of arrivals and departures, Eddie O’Sullivan resigns as Ireland’s coach, Argentina and Canada make new coaching appointments. We talk to Portugals new captain, reunite two Crusaders in France as Justin Marshall meets up with Andrew Merthens, and recall past misdeeds in the company of those whose abject failure 25 years ago led to a charitable success story... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:12:14 +0000 00:26:38 IRB/IMG Media A 10th Grand Slam for Wales – one hundred years on from their first. In a week of arrivals and departures, Eddie O’Sullivan resigns as Ireland’s coach, Argentina and Canada make new coaching appointments. We talk to Portugals new captain, reunite two Crusaders in France as Justin Marshall meets up with Andrew Merthens, and recall past misdeeds in the company of those whose abject failure 25 years ago led to a charitable success story... total rugby union irb six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Former Australia coach Eddie Jones gives his own appraisal of the coaches who pitted their wits against each other in this year’s RBS Six Nations. Wales’ very own speedster Shane Williams challenges Ospreys team-mate Justin Marshall on the race track. We have the very latest ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens and hear from two legends who have been lured back to the grandest stage of all - David Campese and Waisale Serevi. Plus we visit Victor Matfield in France who appears to have had a change of heart about his future. Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:38:56 +0000 00:26:12 IRB/IMG Media Former Australia coach Eddie Jones gives his own appraisal of the coaches who pitted their wits against each other in this year’s RBS Six Nations. Wales’ very own speedster Shane Williams challenges Ospreys team-mate Justin Marshall on the race track. We have the very latest ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens and hear from two legends who have been lured back to the grandest stage of all - David Campese and Waisale Serevi. Plus we visit Victor Matfield in France who appears to have had a change of heart about his future. total rugby union irb six nations podcast no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media New Zealand have been imperious in the IRB Sevens World Series this year and their performance in Hong Kong has all but tied up their title defence. Their coach Gordon Tietjens also takes time out to pick his ‘All Time’ Hong Kong sevens ‘Seven’. Nigel Melville discusses the way forward for USA rugby and we relive the moment John Smit became a World Cup winning captain…. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:57:39 +0000 00:29:43 IRB/IMG Media New Zealand have been imperious in the IRB Sevens World Series this year and their performance in Hong Kong has all but tied up their title defence. Their coach Gordon Tietjens also takes time out to pick his ‘All Time’ Hong Kong sevens ‘Seven’. Nigel Melville discusses the way forward for USA rugby and we relive the moment John Smit became a World Cup winning captain…. total rugby union irb sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media New Zealand have dominated the IRB Sevens World Series with an extraordinary run of 47 matches unbeaten - but all good things come to an end - they fell to South Africa in the Adelaide Sevens final. We hear from the two coaches and the 2007/08 Series leading try scorer Fabian Juries. We’re at Kingsholm to focus on the history and lore of the Shed as Gloucester welcome Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. Also on the show we meet the most capped player in Test history George Gregan to find out how he’s adapting to a new challenge in France. Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:49:04 +0000 00:25:22 IRB/IMG Media New Zealand have dominated the IRB Sevens World Series with an extraordinary run of 47 matches unbeaten - but all good things come to an end - they fell to South Africa in the Adelaide Sevens final. We hear from the two coaches and the 2007/08 Series leading try scorer Fabian Juries. We’re at Kingsholm to focus on the history and lore of the Shed as Gloucester welcome Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. Also on the show we meet the most capped player in Test history George Gregan to find out how he’s adapting to a new challenge in France. total rugby podcast union irb sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week, Gavin Hastings visits Melrose in the Scottish Borders for a special birthday celebration, we have all the latest from the inaugural IRB Junior World Trophy in Chile, head into uncharted territory in deepest Australia for the Queensland Outback Rugby Festival and join Jason Leonard in the hunt for the front row stars of the future… Thu, 17 Apr 2008 15:58:11 +0000 00:24:47 IRB/IMG Media This week, Gavin Hastings visits Melrose in the Scottish Borders for a special birthday celebration, we have all the latest from the inaugural IRB Junior World Trophy in Chile, head into uncharted territory in deepest Australia for the Queensland Outback Rugby Festival and join Jason Leonard in the hunt for the front row stars of the future… total rugby union irb cayman islands no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we are in the Cayman Islands as the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2011 gets underway. A week after his appointment as England rugby supremo, Martin Johnson talks about the future. We meet Irelands most capped player - Leinster lock Malcolm O'Kelly, join in the birthday celebrations of Scotlands oldest club - Edinburgh Academicals, and travel to Nairobi to find out how Kenyan Rugby has dealt with the countrys recent unrest. Plus we meet free scoring, free wheeling England winger, Paul Sackey, with a love of all things fast and flash... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:28:48 +0000 00:27:11 IRB/IMG Media This week we are in the Cayman Islands as the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2011 gets underway. A week after his appointment as England rugby supremo, Martin Johnson talks about the future. We meet Irelands most capped player - Leinster lock Malcolm O'Kelly, join in the birthday celebrations of Scotlands oldest club - Edinburgh Academicals, and travel to Nairobi to find out how Kenyan Rugby has dealt with the countrys recent unrest. Plus we meet free scoring, free wheeling England winger, Paul Sackey, with a love of all things fast and flash... total rugby podcast irb union england martin johnson no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Will rugby as we know it be changed forever? There has been mass speculation in recent weeks about the Experimental Law Variations currently being trialled, and in Dublin on Thursday the IRB Council met to decide which, if any, of the ELV’s might be adopted in the future. News of that decision on the show. Also on the programme, we join Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean as the first steps are taken towards Rugby World Cup qualification, travel to Tblisi in Georgia where the game is booming and speak with England and Lions flanker Richard Hill one of the worlds most respected and valued players Thu, 01 May 2008 17:32:23 +0000 00:27:49 IRB/IMG Media Will rugby as we know it be changed forever? There has been mass speculation in recent weeks about the Experimental Law Variations currently being trialled, and in Dublin on Thursday the IRB Council met to decide which, if any, of the ELV’s might be adopted in the future. News of that decision on the show... Also on the programme, we join Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean as the first steps are taken towards Rugby World Cup qualification, travel to Tblisi in Georgia where the game is booming and speak with England and Lions flanker Richard Hill one of the worlds most respected and valued players no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week the most successful ever Rugby World Cup paves the way for unprecedented investment in the world game, we are at the final trials for Australia's first-ever womens Sevens team, we travel to Egypt for a taste of Middle Eastern Rugby at the Alexandria Tens and discover how the Bulls Super 14 mascot has reinvented himself as the club doctor... Thu, 08 May 2008 16:48:30 +0000 00:27:13 IRB/IMG Media This week the most successful ever Rugby World Cup paves the way for unprecedented investment in the world game, we are at the final trials for Australia's first-ever womens Sevens team, we travel to Egypt for a taste of Middle Eastern Rugby at the Alexandria Tens and discover how the Bulls Super 14 mascot has reinvented himself as the club doctor... total rugby podcast 2008 union sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media In a field of one there can only be one winner - Ian McGeechan the unanimous choice to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa next year. We hear from McGeechan as well as lions greats, Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, Jason Robinson, Gavin Hastings and Brian O’Driscoll. Also on the show, Japan coach John Kirwan discusses growing the game in Asia, IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien explains why the role of the television match official needs to be enhanced and we meet the oldest player in international rugby. Thu, 15 May 2008 16:04:14 +0000 00:29:17 IRB/IMG Media In a field of one there can only be one winner - Ian McGeechan the unanimous choice to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa next year. We hear from McGeechan as well as lions greats, Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, Jason Robinson, Gavin Hastings and Brian O’Driscoll. Also on the show, Japan coach John Kirwan discusses growing the game in Asia, IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien explains why the role of the television match official needs to be enhanced and we meet the oldest player in international rugby. total rugby podcast 2008 union england british lions no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week, Eddie Jones, picks out the Southern Hemisphere stars of the future, Chester Williams looks forward to his new role as coach of the Emerging Springboks, we hear from the oldest man to have played in a World cup, Uruguay’s Diego Ormaechea and join Bristol's end-of-season warmdown - kayaking through the spectacular fjords of Norway. Thu, 22 May 2008 17:19:11 +0000 00:27:01 IRB/IMG Media This week, Eddie Jones, picks out the Southern Hemisphere stars of the future, Chester Williams looks forward to his new role as coach of the Emerging Springboks, we hear from the oldest man to have played in a World Cup, Uruguay’s Diego Ormaechea and join Bristols end-of-season warmdown - kayaking through the spectacular fjords of Norway. total rugby podcast 2008 eddie jones south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The form book was turned on its head at Twickenham in the penultimate round of the IRB Sevens, the Millenium stadium in Cardiff was the venue as Munster and Toulouse met in the Heineken Cup Final, we track down the native talent coming through in Mexican Rugby and we meet a Shark with unusually good bedside manners. Thu, 29 May 2008 17:07:34 +0000 00:25:33 IRB/IMG Media The form book was turned on its head at Twickenham in the penultimate round of the IRB Sevens, the Millenium stadium in Cardiff was the venue as Munster and Toulouse met in the Heineken Cup Final, we track down the native talent coming through in Mexican Rugby and we meet a Shark with unusually good bedside manners. irb rugby total podcast heineken cup sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week on Total Rugby, fellow coaches and players pay tribute to the worlds finest Sevens coach, Gordon Tietjens, who has guided New Zealand to an astonishing eighth world series title. They are the highlights of the club and provincial seasons in England and the Southern Hemisphere - the Guinness Premiership final and the final of the Super 14 - we talk to Leicester coach Marcello Loffreda and Waratah star Rocky Elsom. The Barbarians are on their missionary travels again - this time in Belgium, and we join them. And the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship kicks off in Wales this week - the launching pad for the stars of the future...... Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:22:13 +0000 00:29:09 IRB/IMG Media This week on Total Rugby, fellow coaches and players pay tribute to the worlds finest Sevens coach, Gordon Tietjens, who has guided New Zealand to an astonishing eighth world series title. They are the highlights of the club and provincial seasons in England and the Southern Hemisphere - the Guinness Premiership final and the final of the Super 14 - we talk to Leicester coach Marcello Loffreda and Waratah star Rocky Elsom. The Barbarians are on their missionary travels again - this time in Belgium, and we join them. And the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship kicks off in Wales this week - the launching pad for the stars of the future...... total rugby podcast guiness premiership wasps super 14 barbarians no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media From the Great Redeemer to the Great Survivor - Graham Henry talks about his continuing role as All Blacks coach in the wake of their World Cup failure. Following his World Cup success with the Springboks Jake White talks about his new challenge. We meet two generations of Chileans who represent past and future for Rugby in the country and catch up with the action from the first week of the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship in Wales. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:05:39 +0000 00:26:42 IRB/IMG Media From the Great Redeemer to the Great Survivor - Graham Henry talks about his continuing role as All Blacks coach in the wake of their World Cup failure. Following his World Cup success with the Springboks Jake White talks about his new challenge. We meet two generations of Chileans who represent past and future for Rugby in the country and catch up with the action from the first week of the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship in Wales. total rugby podcast 2008 irb graham henry jake white junior world championship no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we meet the new boys at the helm for the Wallabies and the Springboks - Robbie Deans and Pieter de Villiers, Scotland’s record breaker Chris Patterson reflects on an encouraging win in Argentina, we meet Japan star, Kosuke Endo and catch up with the latest action from the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:28:58 +0000 00:26:21 IRB/IMG Media This week we meet the new boys at the helm for the Wallabies and the Springboks - Robbie Deans and Pieter de Villiers, Scotland’s record breaker Chris Patterson reflects on an encouraging win in Argentina, we meet Japan star, Kosuke Endo and catch up with the latest action from the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales total rugby union irb podcast junior no no www.irb.com IRB/IMG MEDIA This week we review the climax of the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales and hear from New Zealands winning Captain Chris Smith. Also on the programme - reaction from the All Blacks and Springboks internationals as well as the Churchill Cup. We also catch up with Springboks legend Chester Williams and spend some quality time with Australias premier rugby family – The Howards. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:05:04 +0000 00:26:56 IRB/IMG MEDIA This week we review the climax of the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales and hear from New Zealands winning Captain Chris Smith. Also on the programme - reaction from the All Blacks and Springboks internationals as well as the Churchill Cup. We also catch up with Springboks legend Chester Williams and spend some quality time with Australias premier rugby family – The Howards. total rugby union irb tri nations six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we look back at the epic 1987 World Cup semi final between Australia and France with the help of Simon Poidevin, Nick Farr-Jones, David Campese and Phillipe Sella.. We’ll also bring you reaction from the latest match between the two sides in Sydney. Also on the programme former All Black winger John Kirwan and Total Rugby travels to Thailand for the Phuket Tens to see how the rugby community is coping in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:14:51 +0000 00:25:48 IRB/IMG Media This week we look back at the epic 1987 World Cup semi final between Australia and France with the help of Simon Poidevin, Nick Farr-Jones, David Campese and Phillipe Sella.. We’ll also bring you reaction from the latest match between the two sides in Sydney. Also on the programme former All Black winger John Kirwan and Total Rugby travels to Thailand for the Phuket Tens to see how the rugby community is coping in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami. total rugby irb tri nations union no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week sees the return of the Tri Nations! We have all the reaction from the first match between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington. We also hear from James O'Connor the 18-year old Western Force centre who is eligible to play for all three SANZAR teams. Also this week former French flanker Olivier Magne on ELVs and former All Black fly half Simon Mannix on why New Zealand appear to have a monopoly at all levels of the game. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:20:02 +0000 00:25:43 IRB/IMG Media This week sees the return of the Tri Nations! We have all the reaction from the first match between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington. We also hear from James O'Connor the 18-year old Western Force centre who is eligible to play for all three SANZAR teams. Also this week former French flanker Olivier Magne on ELVs and former All Black fly half Simon Mannix on why New Zealand appear to have a monopoly at all levels of the game. total rugby irb podcast tri nations new zealand world cup no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week Gus Pichot talks exclusively with Total Rugby Radio as he calls time on a glittering international career. Also on the programme we have highlights and reaction from the Tri Nations classic in Carisbrook where the Springboks had never won in seven attempts dating back to 1921 and profile one of New Zealands finest flankers Josh Kronfeld Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:18:14 +0000 00:25:00 IRB/IMG Media This week Gus Pichot talks exclusively with Total Rugby Radio as he calls time on a glittering international career. Also on the programme we have highlights and reaction from the Tri Nations classic in Carisbrook where the Springboks had never won in seven attempts dating back to 1921 and profile one of New Zealands finest flankers Josh Kronfeld. total rugby irb tri nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we have highlights and reaction from Australias first Tri Nations match of 2008. We catch up with Danny Cipriani to look back on his rapid rise through the Wasps and England ranks and Total Rugby goes undercover to track down former Australia prop Dan Crowley a two-time World Cup winner who is now a private investigator in Brisbane. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:05:48 +0000 00:28:09 IRB/IMG Media This week we have highlights and reaction from Australias first Tri Nations match of 2008. We catch up with Danny Cipriani to look back on his rapid rise through the Wasps and England ranks and Total Rugby goes undercover to track down former Australia prop Dan Crowley a two-time World Cup winner who is now a private investigator in Brisbane. total rugby irb tri nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media We look back at some classic encounters between Australia and New Zealand with the Wallabies World Cup-winning coach Rod Macqueen, travel to Zambia to see how a unique charity is introducing primary school children to the game of Tag Rugby, re-live the glory days of Romanian rugby with great players from the past and there is another chance to win prizes in our competition - challenging you the listeners to put a name to the voice as some of the world’s leading players recall their most embarrassing moments on and off the pitch. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:33:30 +0000 00:26:54 IRB/IMG Media We look back at some classic encounters between Australia and New Zealand with the Wallabies World Cup-winning coach Rod Macqueen, travel to Zambia to see how a unique charity is introducing primary school children to the game of Tag Rugby, re-live the glory days of Romanian rugby with great players from the past and there is another chance to win prizes in our competition - challenging you the listeners to put a name to the voice as some of the world’s leading players recall their most embarrassing moments on and off the pitch. total rugby irb podcast tri nations australia new zealand no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media In the aftermath of last weeks Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia, we hear from team captains Richie McCaw and Stirling Mortlock and look back at the history of All Black Fortress Eden Park with Grant Fox, Ian Jones and Graham Henry. Also on the programme we speak with Sherylle Calder, a vision awareness coach who has two Rugby World Cup winners medals to her name and explore one of Londons little-known summer sports, which combines the movement and passing of netball with the bruising physicality of rugby... Thu, 07 Aug 2008 16:53:19 +0000 00:25:27 IRB/IMG Media In the aftermath of last weeks Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia, we hear from team captains Richie McCaw and Stirling Mortlock and look back at the history of All Black Fortress Eden Park with Grant Fox, Ian Jones and Graham Henry. Also on the programme we speak with Sherylle Calder, a vision awareness coach who has two Rugby World Cup winners medals to her name and explore one of Londons little-known summer sports, which combines the movement and passing of netball with the bruising physicality of rugby... total rugby podcast olympic games sevens all blacks world news tri nations australia new zealand no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media At the half way point of the Tri Nations, former Australia coach Eddie Jones takes an in depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the three countries – and how to beat them. We catch up with World Cup winning Wallaby, Matt Burke, who is calling it a day after 15 years at the top. And Rugby at the Olympics? IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller has just returned from Beijing and gives us his thoughts… Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:56:38 +0000 00:28:47 IRB/IMG Media At the half way point of the Tri Nations, former Australia coach Eddie Jones takes an in depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the three countries – and how to beat them. We catch up with World Cup winning Wallaby, Matt Burke, who is calling it a day after 15 years at the top. And Rugby at the Olympics? IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller has just returned from Beijing and gives us his thoughts… total rugby union podcast tri nations south africa new zealand australia nelson mandela no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media It was a weekend to forget for the World Champions, but for Percy Montgomery, the South African full back, it was a personal landmark and whilst New Zealand were doing the business in Cape Town, former All Black prop, Carl Hayman was on target in an all-together different sport. We meet Australia's first Aboriginal international, Lloyd McDermott and celebrate the coronation of a new King in Tonga with some great players of the past... Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:06:50 +0000 00:28:42 IRB/IMG Media It was a weekend to forget for the World Champions, but for Percy Montgomery, the South African full back, it was a personal landmark and whilst New Zealand were doing the business in Cape Town, former All Black prop, Carl Hayman was on target in an all-together different sport. We meet Australia's first Aboriginal international, Lloyd McDermott and celebrate the coronation of a new King in Tonga with some great players of the past... total rugby union irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media As the curtain comes down on the Beijing Games, we meet one rugby international with an Olympic pedigree. Keeping it in the family - we hear from the first father-daughter combination set to become international referees. And in the first of a series of reports from America, we hear from new Eagles coach Scott Johnson and the Director of Rugby Nigel Melville.. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:29:14 +0000 00:26:48 IRB/IMG Media As the curtain comes down on the Beijing Games, we meet one rugby international with an Olympic pedigree. Keeping it in the family - we hear from the first father-daughter combination set to become international referees. And in the first of a series of reports from America, we hear from new Eagles coach Scott Johnson and the Director of Rugby Nigel Melville.. total rugby podcast tri nations olympics wales 2008 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Battered, bruised, and beaten at home on successive weekends - the Springboks were out to salvage some pride against the Wallabies, we speak with IRB Referee manager Paddy O’Brien as he lays down the Law, we’re with one of the outstanding forwards at last year’s World Cup, Nili Latu, back home in Tonga and visit the ultra-competitive Farrell fold – England centre Andy and his son, and team mate, Owen… Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:37:55 +0000 00:26:06 Akamai Technologies Battered, bruised, and beaten at home on successive weekends - the Springboks were out to salvage some pride against the Wallabies, we speak with IRB Referee manager Paddy O’Brien as he lays down the Law, we’re with one of the outstanding forwards at last year’s World Cup, Nili Latu, back home in Tonga and visit the ultra-competitive Farrell fold – England centre Andy and his son, and team mate, Owen… total rugby union irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media It is all to play for between Australia and New Zealand in the Tri Nations this weekend – including the Bledisloe Cup - and we recall some special moments in the company of former Wallaby captain John Eales. We also go into hi tech overdrive with the London Wasps video analyst, travel back to the US for Munster’s pre-season tour of Boston and meet new Romania coach Ellis Meachen as he outlines some very bold ambitions for the future.. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:57:09 +0000 00:28:24 IRB/IMG Media It is all to play for between Australia and New Zealand in the Tri Nations this weekend – including the Bledisloe Cup - and we recall some special moments in the company of former Wallaby captain John Eales. We also go into hi tech overdrive with the London Wasps video analyst, travel back to the US for Munster’s pre-season tour of Boston and meet new Romania coach Ellis Meachen as he outlines some very bold ambitions for the future.. total rugby union podcast tri nations australia new zealand wasps guiness premiership no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media How the All Blacks won. This week, we talk exclusively with one of the key strategists in New Zealand’s Tri Nations victory, Steve Hansen. We’re with Munster’s record breaking kiwi flyer, Doug Howlett and welsh powerhouse Colin Charvis gives a candid assessment of his new move from backrow- to the backroom. Also - Prop til you drop! We’re with Gavin Hastings in Edinburgh to sample the unique delights and constraints of Golden Oldies rugby Thu, 18 Sep 2008 17:11:13 +0000 00:24:17 IRB/IMG Media How the All Blacks won. This week, we talk exclusively with one of the key strategists in New Zealand’s Tri Nations victory, Steve Hansen. We’re with Munster’s record breaking kiwi flyer, Doug Howlett and welsh powerhouse Colin Charvis gives a candid assessment of his new move from backrow- to the backroom. Also - Prop til you drop! We’re with Gavin Hastings in Edinburgh to sample the unique delights and constraints of Golden Oldies rugby total rugby podcast tri nations new zealand south africa australia wales paraolympics beijing no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Chairman of selectors John Eales reveals the five men shortlisted for the game’s highest individual accolade. All Black captain Richie McCaw reflects on another successful Tri Nations. And we discover the secret behind the success of one of the world's most enduring halfback partnerships - Peter Stringer and Ronan O'Gara. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:27:20 +0000 00:28:18 IRB/IMG Media Chairman of selectors John Eales reveals the five men shortlisted for the game’s highest individual accolade. All Black captain Richie McCaw reflects on another successful Tri Nations. And we discover the secret behind the success of one of the world's most enduring halfback partnerships - Peter Stringer and Ronan O'Gara. total rugby podcast john eales australia new zealand ireland tri nations help heroes no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media It is the red carpet treatment this week as Total Rugby goes to Hollywood. You’re only as old as you feel - we meet a grandmother who’s the fittest member of the team. And how will the Experimental Law Variations affect Sevens? As the new World Series draws closer, former England coach Mike Friday shares his views and the greatest ever Lions? John Dawes, captain of the history making 1971 tourists recalls fond memories… Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:05:30 +0000 00:26:40 IRB/IMG Media It is the red carpet treatment this week as Total Rugby goes to Hollywood. You’re only as old as you feel - we meet a grandmother who’s the fittest member of the team. And how will the Experimental Law Variations affect Sevens? As the new World Series draws closer, former England coach Mike Friday shares his views and the greatest ever Lions? John Dawes, captain of the history making 1971 tourists recalls fond memories… rugby irb england new zealand british lions hollywood podcast no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Trading places - this week we travel the world with three of rugby's mercenaries: Serge Betsen, a Frenchman in England...A kiwi in France, our old friend, Justin Marshall...and reversing the trend, there is a Welshman in New Zealand. Staying with the theme, we also speak with Japan’s head coach, New Zealander John Kirwan, and new Stade Francais boss Ewan McKenzie ahead of the opening weekend of the Heineken Cup Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:47:06 +0000 00:24:43 IRB/IMG Media Trading places - this week we travel the world with three of rugby's mercenaries: Serge Betsen, a Frenchman in England...A kiwi in France, our old friend, Justin Marshall...and reversing the trend, there is a Welshman in New Zealand. Staying with the theme, we also speak with Japan’s head coach, New Zealander John Kirwan, and new Stade Francais boss Ewan McKenzie ahead of the opening weekend of the Heineken Cup. rugby irb union world podcast england new zealand kirwan japan serge betsen france no no www.irb.com Sports IRB At the start of Europes premier club competition the Heineken Cup we speak with Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll, We also hear from two of Stade Toulousain's thoroughbreds, France flanker Thierry Dusautoir and wing Vincent Clerc. Also on the programme we talk ELVs with IRB referee manager, Paddy O'Brien and meet Onasai'i Tololima Auva'a, professional rugby player with Auckland and a singer-songwriter off the pitch. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:37:35 +0000 00:28:20 IRB At the start of Europes premier club competition the Heineken Cup we speak with Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll, We also hear from two of Stade Toulousain's thoroughbreds, France flanker Thierry Dusautoir and wing Vincent Clerc. Also on the programme we talk ELVs with IRB referee manager, Paddy O'Brien and meet Onasai'i Tololima Auva'a, professional rugby player with Auckland and a singer-songwriter off the pitch. rugby irb 2008 podcast brian o driscoll ireland england new zealand no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media We hear from Ian McGeechan and two of the men he has chosen to join him in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff to tour South Africa next year - Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards. Also this week – a Total Rugby exclusive as we talk to Ryan Jones, the Wales captain up for the IRB Player of the Year award next month Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:27:53 +0000 00:28:25 IRB/IMG Media We hear from Ian McGeechan and two of the men he has chosen to join him in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff to tour South Africa next year - Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards. Also this week – a Total Rugby exclusive as we talk to Ryan Jones, the Wales captain up for the IRB Player of the Year award next month rugby total podcast british lions jones irish australia wales internationals world cup sevens dubai no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ahead of the final Bledisloe Cup match we’re with the one man to have played for Australia and New Zealand - Des Connor. We bid a fond farewell to Stradey Park in Llanelli, Gregor Townsend explains how help is at hand for the next generation of Scottish starr and we go angling with a big fish at Harlequins, former All Black Nick Evans. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:22:37 +0000 00:27:42 IRB/IMG Media Ahead of the final Bledisloe Cup match we’re with the one man to have played for Australia and New Zealand - Des Connor. We bid a fond farewell to Stradey Park in Llanelli, Gregor Townsend explains how help is at hand for the next generation of Scottish starr and we go angling with a big fish at Harlequins, former All Black Nick Evans. total rugby union irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ltd Breaking new ground – New Zealand and Australia take the Bledisloe Cup show on the road – to Hong Kong. Martin Cross is given the full match day experience at the Milliennium Stadium in Cardiff, as the Pacific Islanders get ready for the opening match of their tour against England at Twickenham. Epi Taione gives us an insight into the state of rugby back home in Tonga and ahead of their big matches this weekend, we speak with Springbok captain John Smit and Argentina’s Felipe Contepomi… Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:35:04 +0000 00:27:38 IRB/IMG Media Ltd Breaking new ground – New Zealand and Australia take the Bledisloe Cup show on the road – to Hong Kong. Martin Cross is given the full match day experience at the Milliennium Stadium in Cardiff, as the Pacific Islanders get ready for the opening match of their tour against England at Twickenham. Epi Taione gives us an insight into the state of rugby back home in Tonga and ahead of their big matches this weekend, we speak with Springbok captain John Smit and Argentina’s Felipe Contepomi… total rugby podcast england bledisloe cup australia new zealand south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The World Champions against the Champions of Europe – what better way to kick off the Autumn international series. Talking a good game. We’re in Russia to find out if the union can back up bold words with action. The June test window, Argentina, the Olympics - IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller reports on the latest discussions from the game’s top table. And two rugby greats get to grips with different sports - Dan Luger aboard a Bobsled and Lawrence Dallaglio down at the stables with champion jockey Frankie Dettori Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:49:04 +0000 00:29:12 IRB/IMG Media The World Champions against the Champions of Europe – what better way to kick off the Autumn international series. We’re in Russia to find out if the union can back up bold words with action. The June test window, Argentina, the Olympics - IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller reports on the latest discussions from the game’s top table. And two rugby greats get to grips with different sports - Dan Luger aboard a Bobsled and Lawrence Dallaglio down at the stables with champion jockey Frankie Dettori. total rugby podcast england wales south africa australia twickenham millenium autumn international dettori irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Master class – this week we have the first in our new technical series revealing some of the tricks of the trade with the best in the business. A three-time Rugby World Cup winner?!... We meet one of New Zealand’s all time greats and far from their natural habitat – we discover the Penguins in Malaysia. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:16:29 +0000 00:24:05 IRB/IMG Media Master class – this week we have the first in our new technical series revealing some of the tricks of the trade with the best in the business. A three-time Rugby World Cup winner?!... We meet one of New Zealand’s all time greats and far from their natural habitat – we discover the Penguins in Malaysia. total rugby union podcast england new zealand world cup rankings no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week the stars come out in force for the IRB Annual Awards ceremony and we speak to many of them including Agustin Pichot, Richie McCaw and Shane Williams. 33 nations, eight venues and millions of fans across the world. Sevens Rugby is back and we’re in Dubai for the season opening event and continuing our series looking at the technical aspects of the game - Andrew Sheridan and Phil Keith-Roache give a masterclass in the art of front row play Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:15:02 +0000 00:29:57 IRB/IMG Media This week the stars come out in force for the IRB Annual Awards ceremony and we speak to many of them including Agustin Pichot, Richie McCaw and Shane Williams. 33 nations, eight venues and millions of fans across the world. Sevens Rugby is back and we’re in Dubai for the season opening event and continuing our series looking at the technical aspects of the game - Andrew Sheridan and Phil Keith-Roache give a masterclass in the art of front row play total rugby union podcast irb awards wales new zealand sevens international williams no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media New Zealand complete the Grand Slam whilst Wales save the Northern Hemispheres blushes. Brand new ground, brand new season as the IRB Sevens Series kicks off in spectacular fashion in Dubai and New Zealand, hosts and favourites for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, face an old adversay in this weeks draw in London… Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:14:05 +0000 00:25:32 IRB/IMG Media New Zealand complete the Grand Slam whilst Wales save the Northern Hemispheres blushes. Brand new ground, brand new season as the IRB Sevens Series kicks off in spectacular fashion in Dubai and New Zealand, hosts and favourites for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, face an old adversay in this weeks draw in London… total rugby union podcast england australia wales new zealand dubai sevens world cup no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The green, green grass of home. South Africa’s Sevens team finally gives the George faithful something to shout about. Laying down the law… IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien gets tough on crime and stretching the grey matter at one of the world’s finest academic institutions. Test veteran Anton Oliver on life as a student and one final – Varsity - challenge Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:17:55 +0000 00:29:02 IRB/IMG Media The green, green grass of home. South Africa’s Sevens team finally gives the George faithful something to shout about. Laying down the law… IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien gets tough on crime and stretching the grey matter at one of the world’s finest academic institutions. Test veteran Anton Oliver on life as a student and one final – Varsity - challenge total rugby union podcast dubai sevens world argentina no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media In the first of three special programmes we look back on the highlights of 2008. The first programme takes in January to April when and begins with the Great Debate over the Experimental Law Variations. For sheer colour, atmosphere and unpredictability, there’s nothing quite like the Six Nations Championship and we reflect on the years most heart warming and inspirational tales. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:23:34 +0000 00:27:15 IRB/IMG Media In the first of three special programmes we look back on the highlights of 2008. The first programme takes in January to April when and begins with the Great Debate over the Experimental Law Variations. For sheer colour, atmosphere and unpredictability, there’s nothing quite like the Six Nations Championship and we reflect on the years most heart warming and inspirational tales. total rugby union podcast lawrence dallaglio six nations wales grand slam 2008 review show no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media In the second of three special programmes we look back on more of the highlights of 2008. Wales, still in celebration mode following their Six Nations clean sweep, prepared to host the IRB Junior World Championship, with the Lions tour of South Africa just a year away, the leader of the pride was unveiled and as the curtain came down on two colossal careers, we hear from one of Argentina’s finest vintage. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:29:30 +0000 00:28:44 IRB/IMG Media In the second of three special programmes we look back on more of the highlights of 2008. Wales, still in celebration mode following their Six Nations clean sweep, prepared to host the IRB Junior World Championship, with the Lions tour of South Africa just a year away, the leader of the pride was unveiled and as the curtain came down on two colossal careers, we hear from one of Argentina’s finest vintage. total rugby union world cup 2008 six nations england australia heineken junior scotland no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media In the third of our special review programmes we look back on the Total Rugby highlights of 2008. Leader of the pack? We hear from the man many are tipping to captain the Lions to South Africa. The World’s top players and coaches gathered in London to hear their fate for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and Help for Heroes. We remember a special match played for a very special cause. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 17:33:40 +0000 00:26:22 IRB/IMG Media In the third of our special review programmes we look back on the Total Rugby highlights of 2008. Leader of the pack? We hear from the man many are tipping to captain the Lions to South Africa. The World’s top players and coaches gathered in London to hear their fate for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and Help for Heroes. We remember a special match played for a very special cause. total rugby union world cup 2008 six nations england australia tri nations jones no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media On the first show looking at rugby in 2009 we break with our normal format by devoting the entire show to an interview with a very special guest, who is certain to be commanding the headlines in the coming weeks and months - Ian McGeechan, who will be leading the British and Irish Lions to South Africa and will be hoping to repeat the success he enjoyed in that country as Lions head coach in 1997. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:48:38 +0000 00:29:12 IRB/IMG Media On the first show looking at rugby in 2009 we break with our normal format by devoting the entire show to an interview with a very special guest, who is certain to be commanding the headlines in the coming weeks and months - Ian McGeechan, who will be leading the British and Irish Lions to South Africa and will be hoping to repeat the success he enjoyed in that country as Lions head coach in 1997. total rugby union irb podcast ian mcgeechan british lions south africa tour 2009 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Rugby and the Olympics – are they destined for partnership? Twice in the past decade the game's governing body the International Rugby Board has put its case for readmission into the Games, and twice the door has been slammed shut. But 2009 brings with it another chance and a fresh impetus. IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Simon Amor, the former England men's Sevens captain and current women's coach, Reuters Olympic correspondent Karolos Grohmann and Dan Lyle, the USA's rugby captain in his day and now Tournament director of the USA Sevens discuss rugby's latest bid to the International Olympic Committee, what success would mean for the sport, and where more frustration would leave it. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:28:24 +0000 00:25:50 IRB/IMG Media Rugby and the Olympics – are they destined for partnership? Twice in the past decade the game's governing body the International Rugby Board has put its case for readmission into the Games, and twice the door has been slammed shut. But 2009 brings with it another chance and a fresh impetus. IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Simon Amor, the former England men's Sevens captain and current women's coach, Reuters Olympic correspondent Karolos Grohmann and Dan Lyle, the USA's rugby captain in his day and now Tournament director of the USA Sevens discuss rugby's latest bid to the International Olympic Committee, what success would mean for the sport, and where more frustration would leave it. total rugby irb podcast union olympics games sevens debate 2009 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The laws of the games, forever under scrutiny but never more so than in the last year when the trial of the experimental law variations went global. In the second of our debates for 2009 we examine the pros and cons of this most divisive of issues in the company of supporters and critics including former Wallaby coach, Rod McQueen, a member of the IRB Laws project group, responsible for the most exhaustive study yet undertaken, Stephen Jones, rugby correspondent for the UK Sunday Times and relentless critic. We also get the players view from Bath prop and professional players representative David Barnes, the match officials angle from IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien and the coaches view from Saracens coach Eddie Jones. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:10:26 +0000 00:25:51 Akamai Technologies The laws of the games, forever under scrutiny but never more so than in the last year when the trial of the experimental law variations went global. In the second of our debates for 2009 we examine the pros and cons of this most divisive of issues in the company of supporters and critics including former Wallaby coach, Rod McQueen, a member of the IRB Laws project group, responsible for the most exhaustive study yet undertaken, Stephen Jones, rugby correspondent for the UK Sunday Times and relentless critic. We also get the players view from Bath prop and professional players representative David Barnes, the match officials angle from IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien and the coaches view from Saracens coach Eddie Jones. total rugby podcast union irb elvs no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media We have all the reaction as the pools are announced for the men’s and women’s competitions in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. Down to the last 8 in the Heineken Cup and only one of the big spending French clubs has made it through, we ask, what’s gone wrong? A good news story on drugs – after the most rigorous testing in the game’s history, the 2007 Rugby World Cup delivers a clean slate and we talk club and country with one of France’s finest modern day captains, Raphael Ibanez Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:29:44 +0000 00:29:48 IRB/IMG Media We have all the reaction as the pools are announced for the men’s and women’s competitions in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. Down to the last 8 in the Heineken Cup and only one of the big spending French clubs has made it through, we ask, what’s gone wrong? A good news story on drugs – after the most rigorous testing in the game’s history, the 2007 Rugby World Cup delivers a clean slate and we talk club and country with one of France’s finest modern day captains, Raphael Ibanez total rugby podcast union irb World cup sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media It is the longest running international tournament in the world - the RBS Six Nations is back and we bring you the build-up from the tournaments official launch. We are in Wellington, for the latest leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, the New Zealand sevens. And we discover rugbys growing popularity in Malaysia and look back over 60 glorious years with one of the games true legends Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:20:32 +0000 00:27:20 IRB/IMG Media It is the longest running international tournament in the world - the RBS Six Nations is back and we bring you the build-up from the tournaments official launch. We are in Wellington, for the latest leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, the New Zealand sevens. And we discover rugbys growing popularity in Malaysia and look back over 60 glorious years with one of the games true legends rugby union irb total podcast six nations rbs new zealand preview 2009 no no www.irb.com Sports Akamai Technologies This week all the drama from the opening round of the RBS Six Nations, we report on an incredible two days of action at the Wellington Seven and take a different view of the upcoming Super 14 through the eyes of the Brumbies fullback Julian Huxley… Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:49:06 +0000 00:29:48 Akamai Technologies This week all the drama from the opening round of the RBS Six Nations, we report on an incredible two days of action at the Wellington Seven and take a different view of the upcoming Super 14 through the eyes of the Brumbies fullback Julian Huxley… total rugby union irb sevens six nations no no www,irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Two weeks gone in the RBS Six Nations and things are hotting up. We hear from each camp. We’ve a report from the San Diego Sevens, and begin our countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, with South African star, Mzwandile Stick. Plus we find out how two professional players are branching out into food distribution. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:13:07 +0000 00:27:42 IRB/IMG Media Two weeks gone in the RBS Six Nations and things are hotting up. We hear from each camp. We’ve a report from the San Diego Sevens, and begin our countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, with South African star, Mzwandile Stick. Plus we find out how two professional players are branching out into food distribution. rugby union total irb podcast six nations england scotland wales ireland sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media What a difference a year makes – With Ireland leading the way in the RBS Six Nations we ask, what’s changed. We warm up for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai with Brazil’s rugby-playing sisters, meet the first generation of rugby professionals based in Argentina and get a taste of the family wine business with two vintage Springboks, Schalk Burger and his father… Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:16:42 +0000 00:24:38 IRB/IMG Media What a difference a year makes – With Ireland leading the way in the RBS Six Nations we ask, what’s changed. We warm up for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai with Brazil’s rugby-playing sisters, meet the first generation of rugby professionals based in Argentina and get a taste of the family wine business with two vintage Springboks, Schalk Burger and his father… total rugby podcast union irb sevens six nations world cup no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Three wins out of three in the RBS Six Nations - Ireland’s quest for Grand Slam glory continues. Life after rugby? – South African great Os du Randt takes on an even greater challenge, we examine the history of the game in Spain and look ahead to a thrilling three days of Rugby World Cup 7's from Dubai in the company of Lawrence Dallaglio… Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:22:37 +0000 00:24:57 IRB/IMG Media Three wins out of three in the RBS Six Nations - Ireland’s quest for Grand Slam glory continues. Life after rugby? – South African great Os du Randt takes on an even greater challenge, we examine the history of the game in Spain and look ahead to a thrilling three days of Rugby World Cup 7's from Dubai in the company of Lawrence Dallaglio… total rugby union irb six nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media They came, they saw and by the end of the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, the lesser-lights on the world circuit had conquered. We head inside the England camp with dual World Cup-winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, spend some time with one of the most improved teams in the World of Sevens – Kenya and discover what it means for the women to join the men for the first time, on the biggest stage of all.. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:26:06 +0000 00:28:53 IRB/IMG Media They came, they saw and by the end of the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, the lesser-lights on the world circuit had conquered. We head inside the England camp with dual World Cup-winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, spend some time with one of the most improved teams in the World of Sevens – Kenya and discover what it means for the women to join the men for the first time, on the biggest stage of all.. total rugby union podcast world cup sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Irish eyes stay smiling - and the English Rose is back in bloom - we bring you the highlights and reaction from a dramatic Six Nations weekend. After England rediscover their scoring touch we meet up with their record try scorer… Rory Underwood, we wind the clock back ten years, with the Scottish team that won the last-ever Five Nations Championship and chat to Australia’s Smith Brothers – George and Tyrone… Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:02:11 +0000 00:24:04 IRB/IMG Media Irish eyes stay smiling - and the English Rose is back in bloom - we bring you the highlights and reaction from a dramatic Six Nations weekend. After England rediscover their scoring touch we meet up with their record try scorer… Rory Underwood, we wind the clock back ten years, with the Scottish team that won the last-ever Five Nations Championship and chat to Australia’s Smith Brothers – George and Tyrone… total rugby union podcast six nations no no www.irb.com IRB/IMG Media This Week in Total Rugby we review Ireland’s historic Grand Slam six nations win. Former Springbok Andre Venter looks back on his career as well as his battle with a disabling virus. There’s a heart-warming story from Sussex as three generations of the same family play together in the same team. We meet Naomi Thomas who combines a job as a Firefighter at Cardiff Airport, with being a Wales International. And a preview the Hong Kong Leg of the IRB Sevens Series. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:47:09 +0000 00:27:31 IRB/IMG Media total rugby union irb six nations wales ireland venter brian o driscoll declan kidney martin johnson no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week in Total Rugby we interview Bill Nolan and Graham Maurie from the IRBs ELV committee, about the changes in the Laws. Seb Lauzier is in Adelaide looking ahead to the Australian leg of the IRB Seven World Series. Also, the IRBs referee manager Paddy OBrien says that the Six Nations and the World Cup Sevens was a success and we discover the leading light behind the biggest rugby tournament in the world, Rose Tanner. Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:28:02 +0000 00:28:39 IRB/IMG Media This week in Total Rugby we interview Bill Nolan and Graham Maurie from the IRBs ELV committee, about the changes in the Laws. Seb Lauzier is in Adelaide looking ahead to the Australian leg of the IRB Seven World Series. Also, the IRBs referee manager Paddy OBrien says that the Six Nations and the World Cup Sevens was a success and we discover the leading light behind the biggest rugby tournament in the world, Rose Tanner. rugby union total radio podcast hong kong sevens rbs irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ltd History is made at the IRB Sevens World Series in Adelaide. And could it be a new dawn for the sevens game in Australia? We meet Dean Richards who kept a low profile as player and coach but has proved a winner. Lion meets Springbok in the peace and tranqulity of Bath. And we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, in the company of Danny Grewcock and Butch James. Plus Australias Women raise a glass to their triumph at the World Cup Sevens. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:57:40 +0000 00:27:09 IRB/IMG Media Ltd History is made at the IRB Sevens World Series in Adelaide. And could it be a new dawn for the sevens game in Australia? We meet Dean Richards who kept a low profile as player and coach but has proved a winner. Lion meets Springbok in the peace and tranqulity of Bath. And we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, in the company of Danny Grewcock and Butch James. Plus Australias Women raise a glass to their triumph at the World Cup Sevens. rugby total irb union podcast sevens world australia south africa springboks british lions no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we mark the Heineken Cup quarterfinal between Toulouse and Cardiff, 13 years after the two sides met in the very first European Final. Is Melrose a fitting backdrop to bring the curtain down on the most glittering sevens career in history? Waisale Serevi is hedging his bets. We join All Black hooker, Keven Mealamu relaxing at home in Auckland. And look ahead to the Lions squad announcement with former England star, Will Greenwood. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:33:34 +0000 00:27:42 IRB/IMG Media This week we mark the Heineken Cup quarterfinal between Toulouse and Cardiff, 13 years after the two sides met in the very first European Final. Is Melrose a fitting backdrop to bring the curtain down on the most glittering sevens career in history? Waisale Serevi is hedging his bets. We join All Black hooker, Keven Mealamu relaxing at home in Auckland. And look ahead to the Lions squad announcement with former England star, Will Greenwood. total rugby union podcast british lions will greenwood no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media It is the most prized ticket in rugby - a seat on the plane to South Africa for the 37 lucky Lions selected this week. We speak to one man who has been through it all before - twice, the thrill of selection is no way diminished for Simon Shaw. Also on the programme, we witness the next crop of rising stars at the European Under 18 championships in France and debate the future for Rugby in Asia Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:02:16 +0000 00:29:17 IRB/IMG Media It is the most prized ticket in rugby - a seat on the plane to South Africa for the 37 lucky Lions selected this week. We speak to one man who has been through it all before - twice, the thrill of selection is no way diminished for Simon Shaw. Also on the programme, we witness the next crop of rising stars at the European Under 18 championships in France and debate the future for Rugby in Asia total rugby union podcast british irish lions mcgeechan south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media We are in L’Aquila, Italy, where the rugby spirit is shining through in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake. We profile Leeds coach Neil Back, trace the revival of a French institution - Racing Club in Paris - and meet Wallaby prop and qualified architect, Al Baxter Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:17:56 +0000 00:27:02 IRB/IMG Media We are in L’Aquila, Italy, where the rugby spirit is shining through in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake. We profile Leeds coach Neil Back, trace the revival of a French institution - Racing Club in Paris - and meet Wallaby prop and qualified architect, Al Baxter rugby union irb total podcast world cup italy australia neil back no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Its a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow - we bring you the action from the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Kenya and hear how the tournament is being used to develop the game in that region. Two stars from the past look back on their careers - free spirited Frenchman Denis Charvet and All Black great John Kirwan and we are in Wales to meet Leicester coach Richard Cockerill ahead of their Heineken Cup semi-final with Cardiff Thu, 07 May 2009 16:13:56 +0000 00:26:23 IRB/IMG Media Its a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow - we bring you the action from the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Kenya and hear how the tournament is being used to develop the game in that region. Two stars from the past look back on their careers - free spirited Frenchman Denis Charvet and All Black great John Kirwan and we are in Wales to meet Leicester coach Richard Cockerill ahead of their Heineken Cup semi-final with Cardiff total rugby union podcast irb world cup heineken cup no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we move a step closer to discovering where the Rugby World Cups of 2015 and 2019 will be played as England, Italy, Japan and South Africa make their presentations to the International Rugby Board. War and peace – how rugby is helping the healing process in Bosnia. Its back to class for the latest edition of Paddy O’Briens ‘Law School’ and we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, with the pride of 1997... Thu, 14 May 2009 15:25:29 +0000 00:27:15 IRB/IMG Media This week we move a step closer to discovering where the Rugby World Cups of 2015 and 2019 will be played as England, Italy, Japan and South Africa make their presentations to the International Rugby Board. War and peace – how rugby is helping the healing process in Bosnia. Its back to class for the latest edition of Paddy O’Briens ‘Law School’ and we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, with the pride of 1997... total rugby union podcast irb Rugby World Cup Heineken Cup British Lions no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week, Justin Marshall joins former teammate, Dan Carter for a taste of the high life in France, we are at Twickenham for the Guinness Premiership Final, visit Nairobi to find out more about the success of Kenyas Sevens team and we look back on the decisive moments of the last Lions tour to South Africa. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:16:05 +0000 00:25:24 IRB/IMG Media This week, Justin Marshall joins former teammate, Dan Carter for a taste of the high life in France, we are at Twickenham for the Guinness Premiership Final, visit Nairobi to find out more about the success of Kenyas Sevens team and we look back on the decisive moments of the last Lions tour to South Africa. rugby union total irb british lions podcast guinness premiership dan carter sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media There is no place like home – we chart the rise of local lad Sam Vesty as English champions Leicester go for European glory. South Africa are also on the glory trail over the final two stages of the IRB Sevens World Series at Twickenham and Murrayfield. He’s endured some dark days recently but Pierre Spies, one of the most gifted and exciting players in the world, is ready for a return to Springbok colours. And Leigh Halfpenny reflects on an unforgettable 12 months which began at the Junior World Championships and ended with selection for the British Lions.. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:31:40 +0000 00:27:01 IRB/IMG Media There is no place like home – we chart the rise of local lad Sam Vesty as English champions Leicester go for European glory. South Africa are also on the glory trail over the final two stages of the IRB Sevens World Series at Twickenham and Murrayfield. He’s endured some dark days recently but Pierre Spies, one of the most gifted and exciting players in the world, is ready for a return to Springbok colours. And Leigh Halfpenny reflects on an unforgettable 12 months which began at the Junior World Championships and ended with selection for the British Lions.. rugby union irb total british lions european cup final leinster leicester sevens london edinburgh no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we salute South Africa, IRB Sevens World Series champions. Two games played, we find out how the Lions are acclimatising to life in South Africa. We tell the comeback story of Kiwi youngster, Robert Fruean and we look back over the career of former springbok captain and World Cup winner Joost van der Westhuizen Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:08:45 +0000 00:27:23 IRB/IMG Media This week we salute South Africa, IRB Sevens World Series champions. Two games played, we find out how the Lions are acclimatising to life in South Africa. We tell the comeback story of Kiwi youngster, Robert Fruean and we look back over the career of former springbok captain and World Cup winner Joost van der Westhuizen. total rugby union irb british lions south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we hear from Paul OâConnell, Brian OâDriscoll and Warren Gatland after the Lions 39-3 win against the Sharks in Durban and investigate the proud Lions tradition stretching back to 1891, when the first British side toured South Africa. Also on the programme we bring you the latest from the IRB Junior World Championship and meet former Toulouse and France wing Emile N'Tamack. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:46:55 +0000 00:25:55 IRB/IMG Media This week we hear from Paul OâConnell, Brian OâDriscoll and Warren Gatland after the Lions 39-3 win against the Sharks in Durban and investigate the proud Lions tradition stretching back to 1891, when the first British side toured South Africa. Also on the programme we bring you the latest from the IRB Junior World Championship and meet former Toulouse and France wing Emile N'Tamack. lions rugby irb total rugby union south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ltd The phoney war is over. Now it is the real thing, as South Africa and the Lions draw the battle lines for the Test series. We look back on the 1997 tour and hear some home truths from former Springbok, Mark Andrews. We look ahead to the final of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship, in Japan, and Rugby meets Aussie Rules in Western Australia… Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:00:08 +0000 00:27:21 IRB/IMG Media Ltd The phoney war is over. Now it is the real thing, as South Africa and the Lions draw the battle lines for the Test series. We look back on the 1997 tour and hear some home truths from former Springbok, Mark Andrews. We look ahead to the final of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship, in Japan, and Rugby meets Aussie Rules in Western Australia… rugby union irb total british lions south africa junior world championship super 14 no no http://www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The moment of truth for the Lions as they fail to face up to the World Champions South Africa in the First Test. A former Lion, Jason Robinson, dispenses words of wisdom to the next generation of South African stars and we hail New Zealand, winners of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship in Japan. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:23:07 +0000 00:25:33 IRB/IMG Media The moment of truth for the Lions as they fail to face up to the World Champions South Africa in the First Test. A former Lion, Jason Robinson, dispenses words of wisdom to the next generation of South African stars and we hail New Zealand, winners of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship in Japan. total rugby irb lions south africa junior world cup smit sevens no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week its a Lions special with reaction from John Smit, Paul O'Connell and Ian McGeechan. Also on the programme England and Japan both took giant steps towards hosting a Rugby World Cup tournament this week We talk to IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:10:35 +0000 00:27:43 IRB/IMG Media This week its a Lions special with reaction from John Smit, Paul O'Connell and Ian McGeechan. Also on the programme England and Japan both took giant steps towards hosting a Rugby World Cup tournament this week We talk to IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller. IRB rugby union lions south africa ireland england scotland wales no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week as the Lions sought to salvage pride against the Springboks we have highlights, and reaction from both sides at the end of a thrilling Series in South Africa. Also on the programme we talk to US Eagles fly half Mike Hercus, Canadian legend Al Charron, plus Scotland coach Andy Robinson and his predecessor Frank Hadden. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:20:46 +0000 00:25:00 IRB/IMG Media This week as the Lions sought to salvage pride against the Springboks we have highlights, and reaction from both sides at the end of a thrilling Series in South Africa. Also on the programme we talk to US Eagles fly half Mike Hercus, Canadian legend Al Charron, plus Scotland coach Andy Robinson and his predecessor Frank Hadden. rugby union irb total british lions south africa scotland world cup 2011 new zealand no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week at the end of a Lions tour that had everything, we speak exclusively with Tour Manager Gerald Davies. Also on the programme - Canada beat the USA to book their place at the Rugby World Cup and former Wallaby and two-time World Cup winner, Tim Horan joins us to preview the Tri Nations. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:58:20 +0000 00:27:00 IRB/IMG Media This week at the end of a Lions tour that had everything, we speak exclusively with Tour Manager Gerald Davies. Also on the programme - Canada beat the USA to book their place at the Rugby World Cup and former Wallaby and two-time World Cup winner, Tim Horan joins us to preview the Tri Nations. total rugby union irb tri nations lions no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ltd This week the Tri Nations is back with the Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand. We have commentary highlights and reaction from Richie McCaw, Stirling Mortlock and George Smith, who played in his 100th test. Also on the programme we hear from former All Black captain Anton Oliver and travel to the Big Apple for the Mayors Cup. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:55:08 +0000 00:26:20 IRB/IMG Media Ltd This week the Tri Nations is back with the Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand. We have commentary highlights and reaction from Richie McCaw, Stirling Mortlock and George Smith, who played in his 100th test. Also on the programme we hear from former All Black captain Anton Oliver and travel to the Big Apple for the Mayors Cup. rugby total irb union new zealand australia south africa tri nations world cup sevens podcast no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Rugby World Cup Special: England and Japan are revealed as host countries for the Rugby World Cups in 2015 and 2019 - we have reaction from both camps and from the tournament organisers. Also on the programme: Tri Nations highlights and reaction from John Smit and Richie McCaw and we catch up with Springbok Chiliboy Ralepelle and flying Dutchman Bart Viguurs. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:30:34 +0000 00:27:38 IRB/IMG Media Rugby World Cup Special: England and Japan are revealed as host countries for the Rugby World Cups in 2015 and 2019 - we have reaction from both camps and from the tournament organisers. Also on the programme: Tri Nations highlights and reaction from John Smit and Richie McCaw and we catch up with Springbok Chiliboy Ralepelle and flying Dutchman Bart Viguurs. rugby union total irb world cup 2015 england japan sevens tri nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media As the Springboks confirm their status as the world’s best side, we hear from their captain John Smit as he reaches a very special landmark. Also on the show, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick gives a frank assessment of the current side who struggling for form in the Tri Nations, we hear how rugby is tackling the catastrophic social problems in Swaziland, we go in search of an adrenalin rush at the Pamplona Sevens – where they run with the ball, and with the bulls and discover how India coach Norman Laker is prescribing a unique diet in a bid to build up his players ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:18:00 +0000 00:26:05 IRB/IMG Media As the Springboks confirm their status as the world’s best side, we hear from their captain John Smit as he reaches a very special landmark. Also on the show, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick gives a frank assessment of the current side who struggling for form in the Tri Nations, we hear how rugby is tackling the catastrophic social problems in Swaziland, we go in search of an adrenalin rush at the Pamplona Sevens – where they run with the ball, and with the bulls and discover how India coach Norman Laker is prescribing a unique diet in a bid to build up his players ahead of next year’s Commonwealth Games total rugby union irb tri nations springboks new zealand australia no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Rugby takes a major step closer to returning to the Olympic fold as the IOC executive recommend its adoption for the 2016 Games. We talk to Fourie du Preez the world’s number one scrum half, as the Springboks take control of the Tri Nations series. We follow a Ugandan prop all the way to school, in New Zealand and its the ultimate poacher turned gamekeeper story – the inmates of a prison in Fiji being trained as referees Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:49:00 +0000 00:27:54 IRB/IMG Media Rugby takes a major step closer to returning to the Olympic fold as the IOC executive recommend its adoption for the 2016 Games. We talk to Fourie du Preez the world’s number one scrum half, as the Springboks take control of the Tri Nations series. We follow a Ugandan prop all the way to school, in New Zealand and its the ultimate poacher turned gamekeeper story – the inmates of a prison in Fiji being trained as referees rugby irb total sevens olympic games mike miller world cup podcast tri nations no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Ltd The Tri Nations story so far - Jake White takes an analytical look at all three teams. Breaking down barriers.. We meet a side who have overcome significant cultural and political hurdles just to play the game, we hear from England captain Catherine Spencer one year out from contesting a womens Rugby World Cup on home soil and France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy gives us a taste of rugby, Basque style… Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:33:42 +0000 00:25:35 IRB/IMG Media Ltd The Tri Nations story so far - Jake White takes an analytical look at all three teams. Breaking down barriers.. We meet a side who have overcome significant cultural and political hurdles just to play the game, we hear from England captain Catherine Spencer one year out from contesting a womens Rugby World Cup on home soil and France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy gives us a taste of rugby, Basque style… rugby union irb total tri nations south africa new zealand australia france england woman world cup no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media A memorable match in Sydney as Australia and New Zealand battled for the Bledisloe Cup and for a foothold on the Tri Nations. What a load of rubbish! We go bin-clearing in Swansea with former All Black, Jerry Collins. We find out why Kenyan Rugby is so excited about the future and what makes the perfect pitch? We get the inside line from one of the worlds experts... Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:20:25 +0000 00:24:06 IRB/IMG Media A memorable match in Sydney as Australia and New Zealand battled for the Bledisloe Cup and for a foothold on the Tri Nations. What a load of rubbish! We go bin-clearing in Swansea with former All Black, Jerry Collins. We find out why Kenyan Rugby is so excited about the future and what makes the perfect pitch? We get the inside line from one of the worlds experts... rugby union irb total tri nations australia new zealand south africa 2009 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we meet the Springboks latest back row sensation, Heinrich Brussouw. Denis Hickie looks forward to a fresh season of challenges with club and country, we get an accurate form guide to next years Womens World Cup at the Nations Cup in Canada and we meet former Welsh international Chris Horsman, who has swapped his playing boots for the referees whistle Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:44:56 +0000 00:26:23 IRB/IMG Media This week we meet the Springboks latest back row sensation, Heinrich Brussouw. Denis Hickie looks forward to a fresh season of challenges with club and country, we get an accurate form guide to next years Womens World Cup at the Nations Cup in Canada and we meet former Welsh international Chris Horsman, who has swapped his playing boots for the referees whistle rugby union irb ireland south africa australia tri nations world cup springbok scotland 2009 podcast no no www.europeantour.com Sports IRB/IMG Media On 13 August, Rugby Sevens was recommended along with Golf by the IOC Executive Board to be voted on in October for admission into the 2016 Olympic Games. Can Rugby Sevens now achieve the ultimate in sport, and join the Olympic family? To discuss the possibility, we are joined this week by IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Ben Ryan the England Sevens coach, and Duncan McKay from the online Olympic publication, Inside the Games. We will also hear the views of current World Sevens player of the Year Ollie Phillips, Ugandas ladies captain Helen Buteme and USA Sevens coach Al Caravelli. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:04:54 +0000 00:24:06 IRB/IMG Media On 13 August, Rugby Sevens was recommended along with Golf by the IOC Executive Board to be voted on in October for admission into the 2016 Olympic Games. Can Rugby Sevens now achieve the ultimate in sport, and join the Olympic family? To discuss the possibility, we are joined this week by IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Ben Ryan the England Sevens coach, and Duncan McKay from the online Olympic publication, Inside the Games. We will also hear the views of current World Sevens player of the Year Ollie Phillips, Ugandas ladies captain Helen Buteme and USA Sevens coach Al Caravelli. rugby union irb olympic games sevens world cup 2012 debate podcast no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week South Africa prove why they are the number one team in the world. In a momentous week for his country, we hear from Agustin Pichot, as Argentina take a major step towards their goal of competing in the Tri Nations. We revisit L'Aquila in Italy as the IRB recognises the heroic efforts of local rugby team following the devastation caused by the earthquake six months ago and as Cardiff bid a fond farewell to the Arms Park, we take a trip down memory lane with Tom Shanklin… Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:29:22 +0000 00:24:01 IRB/IMG Media This week South Africa prove why they are the number one team in the world. In a momentous week for his country, we hear from Agustin Pichot, as Argentina take a major step towards their goal of competing in the Tri Nations. We revisit L'Aquila in Italy as the IRB recognises the heroic efforts of local rugby team following the devastation caused by the earthquake six months ago and as Cardiff bid a fond farewell to the Arms Park, we take a trip down memory lane with Tom Shanklin… rugby union irb total tri nations new zealand south africa australia world cup 2011 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we hear from the Wallabies missing link – injured test captain Stirling Mortlock. From the boots to the blades, we go dancing on ice with former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken, we are on call with Dr Jamie Roberts, the Lions Player of the Series in South Africa and compare the fun and frustrations of life in the middle with international referee Alan Lewis and test cricket umpire Ian Gould. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:27:33 +0000 00:27:15 Akamai Technologies This week we hear from the Wallabies missing link – injured test captain Stirling Mortlock. From the boots to the blades, we go dancing on ice with former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken, we are on call with Dr Jamie Roberts, the Lions Player of the Series in South Africa and compare the fun and frustrations of life in the middle with international referee Alan Lewis and test cricket umpire Ian Gould. rugby union irb podcast tri nations olympics india cricket south africa england australia new zealand 2009 no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media With just a week to go until the IOCs decision on rugbys inclusion in the Olympics, we reflect on the history of the Sevens game, from humble beginnings in the Scottish borders to world wide acceptance and appeal. Ahead of the Olympic vote in Copenhagen, IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller spells out the importance of the decision and in the year when the Wallaroos made history by becoming the inaugural womens world champions, we meet their newest recruit, Kristy Giteau. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:53:47 +0000 00:23:53 Akamai Technologies With just a week to go until the IOCs decision on rugbys inclusion in the Olympics, we reflect on the history of the Sevens game, from humble beginnings in the Scottish borders to world wide acceptance and appeal. Ahead of the Olympic vote in Copenhagen, IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller spells out the importance of the decision and in the year when the Wallaroos made history by becoming the inaugural womens world champions, we meet their newest recruit, Kristy Giteau. total rugby union sevens olympics irb no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week, rugby readies itself for what would be one of the biggest decisions in its history. As Sevens waits to hear its Olympic fate in Copenhagen, we join Agustin Pichot and Jonah Lomu and on the campaign trail in the Danish capital and we bring our history of the game up to date, from the global development of women’s sevens to the World Cup in Dubai. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:38:59 +0000 00:22:46 Akamai Technologies This week, rugby readies itself for what would be one of the biggest decisions in its history. As Sevens waits to hear its Olympic fate in Copenhagen, we join Agustin Pichot and Jonah Lomu and on the campaign trail in the Danish capital and we bring our history of the game up to date, from the global development of women’s sevens to the World Cup in Dubai. total rugby union irb jonah lomu sevens no no www.europeantour.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Rugby returns to the Olympic fold. We report from Copenhagen on a historic decision for the game and we find out how the IOC decision might impact on the smaller countries. We also visit Rio - host city for the 2016 Games. We are back at Law School, with IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien, who is not pulling his punches and we catch up with one of Englands longest serving players, turned coach - Mike Catt Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:46:33 +0000 00:26:09 Akamai Technologies Rugby returns to the Olympic fold. We report from Copenhagen on a historic decision for the game and we find out how the IOC decision might impact on the smaller countries. We also visit Rio - host city for the 2016 Games. We are back at Law School, with IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien, who is not pulling his punches and we catch up with one of Englands longest serving players, turned coach - Mike Catt… rugby irb total union olympic games denmark rio brazil england mike catt no no www.europeantour.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week as Rugby Sevens goes to Las Vegas for the fourth leg of the IRB World Series, we speak to the Mayor of the party capital of the world. Also on the programme, Toulouse flyer, Maxime Medard, Jake White, looks ahead to a bright future for the game and we meet Canadian Barbara Mervin, a fashion designer who is adding chic and glamour to the womens game. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:26 +0000 00:25:49 Akamai Technologies This week as Rugby Sevens goes to Las Vegas for the fourth leg of the IRB World Series, we speak to the Mayor of the party capital of the world. Also on the programme, Toulouse flyer, Maxime Medard, Jake White, looks ahead to a bright future for the game and we meet Canadian Barbara Mervin, a fashion designer who is adding chic and glamour to the womens game. rugby irb total union sevens olympics las vegas jake white south africa england new zealand australia no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media This week we join a unique gathering of legendary names at Rugby School, we travel to Bergen as Norway and Denmark do battle in the ‘Clash of the vikings’, meet a matador in sharks clothing – the only Spaniard to have lifted the Guinness Premiership title, and discover how rugby is changing the lives of some of Argentinas most hardened criminals… Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:17:11 +0000 00:27:26 Akamai Technologies This week we join a unique gathering of legendary names at Rugby School, we travel to Bergen as Norway and Denmark do battle in the ‘Clash of the vikings’, meet a matador in sharks clothing – the only Spaniard to have lifted the Guinness Premiership title, and discover how rugby is changing the lives of some of Argentinas most hardened criminals… rugby union irb total world cup olympics lions guinness premiership england hall fame no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media The Lions pride in South Africa - the highlight of the rugby year. We reflect on the tour, and on the Lions future, with Ian McGeechan. As Twickenham celebrates its centenary, we recall the greatest moments on "Billy Williams Cabbage Patch" and reveal the grounds Top 5 tries. We meet brothers, Francis and Will Genia - one an international for Papua New Guinea, the other on tour with the Wallabies - and look ahead to the packed Autumn international schedule in the company of All Black great, Sean Fitzpatrick… Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:56:53 +0000 00:28:53 Akamai Technologies The Lions pride in South Africa - the highlight of the rugby year. We reflect on the tour, and on the Lions future, with Ian McGeechan. As Twickenham celebrates its centenary, we recall the greatest moments on "Billy Williams Cabbage Patch" and reveal the grounds Top 5 tries. We meet brothers, Francis and Will Genia - one an international for Papua New Guinea, the other on tour with the Wallabies - and look ahead to the packed Autumn international schedule in the company of All Black great, Sean Fitzpatrick… rugby union irb total podcast british lions ian mcgeechan twickenham england international autumn new zealand australia no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media Rugby goes to Hollywood. We speak with Springbok World Cup winning captain Francois Pienaar as a new film is released chronicling the life changing events of 1995. We hear from the man voted the Springbok player of the 20th century - the great Frik du Preez. We also meet Englands renaissance man Jonny Wilkinson as he makes his international return at Twickenham and master code breaker Shaun Edwards looks forward to getting his Welsh Lions back in the winning habit Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:24:33 +0000 00:29:24 IRB/IMG Media Rugby goes to Hollywood. We speak with Springbok World Cup winning captain Francois Pienaar as a new film is released chronicling the life changing events of 1995. We hear from the man voted the Springbok player of the 20th century - the great Frik du Preez. We also meet Englands renaissance man Jonny Wilkinson as he makes his international return at Twickenham and master code breaker Shaun Edwards looks forward to getting his Welsh Lions back in the winning habit rugby irb union total england jonny wilkinson internationals autumn australia argentina wales new zealand pienaar invictus mandela world cup south africa no no www.irb.com Sports IRB/IMG Media He was the most glamorous and charismatic player of his generation and a colossus in the business world – we meet the Irish bean baron Sir Anthony O’Reilly and we’re on the comeback trail with another global superstar – Jonah Lomu. We round up the latest in qualifying as four more sides vie to compete at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and sample France's multicultural scene in Brive, where 12 different nationalities come together under one club flag... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:51:32 +0000 00:26:10 IRB/IMG Media He was the most glamorous and charismatic player of his generation and a colossus in the business world – we meet the Irish bean baron Sir Anthony O’Reilly and we’re on the comeback trail with another global superstar – Jonah Lomu. We round up the latest in qualifying as four more sides vie to compete at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and sample France's multicultural scene in Brive, where 12 different nationalities come together under one club flag... rugby union irb total podcast england new zealand ireland australia jonah lomu autumn internationals heineken cup world cup no no