Rugby Unity

The Lions were rattled. The Wallabies got lucky. And the Brumbies are next.After an eventful week of rugby around the world. The Waratahs showed just what it takes to upset the Lions while Rugby Australia put on a masterclass of fan-first engagement in Newcastle. Today Rugby Unity is back with a bumper Lions Tour special.David Pembroke is joined once again by former Wallaby and Brumbies stalwart Ben Alexander, and RugbyPass journalist Finn Morton, to discuss everything that matters about the Lions tour to Australia.This episode includes:Ben unpacks how the Waratahs rattled the Lions — and why Charlie Gamble’s four turnovers matter.Finn shares what it felt like inside a packed Allianz Stadium— has the “low-energy” tour turned a corner?David fires up over TMO chaos: is the obsession with perfection killing rugby’s momentum?They dig into Tupou’s scrum dramas, Noah Lolesio’s injury, and a potential James O’Connor comeback. Plus: Aussie fan culture, jersey pride, and the power of post-game singalongs.Then it’s onto Canberra, where the Brumbies aim to repeat their 2013 magic and knock over the Lions.Don’t miss THE FANZONE. Midday at The Dock — legends like David Nucifora, Laurie Fisher and Stephen Larkham, singalongs, raffles, and a legendary jersey auction. All proceeds support grassroots rugby. Get your tickets here.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan stuns Wales. The Lions underwhelm. The TMO ruins everything.In this episode, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones wrap a huge weekend of rugby from Kitakyushu in Japan to La Plata in Buenos Aires. Eddie unpacks Japan’s first Tier 1 win since 2019 and the leadership masterclass from 37-year-old Michael Leitch.The pair call out the Lions’ lack of cohesion against the Waratahs, highlight standout Wallabies like Harry Wilson and Taniela Tupou, and take aim at the TMO system that is frustrating fans all over the world.But it’s not all bad.The Fijians brought flair, the Wallabies delivered off the field, and Aussie kids swarmed the pitch post-match. Proof that a fan-first mindset still works.🎟️ LIVE IN CANBERRA THIS WEEK: Tickets here.Join us at THE FANZONE at the Dock– Brumbies vs Lions, rugby legends, live music, pie-eating comps, and a big singalong. Let’s bring the noise back to Aussie rugby.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this breaking news episode of Rugby Unity, Eddie Jones shares his views on what Owen Farrell’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team means for the series. Owen Farrell was captain when Eddie coached England in it's most successful era.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions are in town — but where’s the bite?In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones call it how they see it: flat crowds, no fire, and not enough on-field edge.Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones breaks down the Reds’ lacklustre performance, while David doesn’t hold back — from questioning player standards to asking why no one in the media is telling the truth.They get into:Whether Finn Russell is test-ready or just coasting.Why Aussie teams are smiling after 40-point losses.The Lions’ lack of pace — and what the Wallabies need to exploit it.Joe Schmidt’s quiet masterplan and the players who must fire.Plus, they unpack how Andy Farrell is building something deeper than tactics — and why team-first culture could be the Lions’ real X factor.🎟️ Canberra, get ready for Rugby Unity's first-ever event at THE FANZONE: Lions vs ACT Brumbies. Food, laughs, legends, and the return of rugby singing. Tickets here.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Wallaby Ben Alexander joins journalist Finn Morton — who’s travelling with the Lions — for a wide-ranging chat with David Pembroke.They break down the Lions’ win over the Reds, preview the Brumbies’ big opportunity, and spotlight the players stepping up on tour. Ben reflects on how the role of the prop has evolved, while Finn offers a rare glimpse behind the Lions' media curtain and shares what life on tour is really like.It’s a mix of tour insight, selection chat, and front-row perspective — plus a sharp look at where Aussie rugby is falling short. They discuss player access, fan connection, media coverage and development pathways.Plus, Canberra gets ready for Rugby Unity’s first-ever live event during the Lions tour. Don’t miss the details:THE FANZONE: Lions vs ACT BrumbiesSpecial Event for CanberransGet in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions are on the prowl. Fresh off their win against the Force, Eddie Jones and David Pembroke break down what the performance really told us—and why depth, cohesion, and power matter more than ever.From Finn Russell’s playmaking and Daly’s resurgence to why the Northern Hemisphere now leads in tactics, set piece, and strategy—this episode dives into the shifting global balance of power in rugby.We also look at:What Argentina is getting right (and others aren't)Why Japan’s young guns deserve more credit than they getThe brutal truth about Southern Hemisphere depthPlus, Canberra gets ready for Rugby Unity’s first-ever live event during the Lions tour. Don’t miss the details:THE FANZONE: Lions vs ACT BrumbiesSpecial Event for CanberransOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.Get in touch: [email protected] | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rugby Unity, Eddie takes a breather—and for the first time, we welcome a very special guest to the show.Wallaroo and podcaster Emily Chancellor joins David Pembroke for a detailed look at the women’s game and what it’s going to take to grow women’s rugby into the future.With just 59 days to go to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in the UK, Emily gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Wallaroos are preparing. She talks visibility, investment, and why the women’s game is reaching new audiences the men’s game isn’t.They talk late starts, ACL comebacks, TikTok stars like Ilona Maher, and the kind of momentum you can’t ignore.If you care about rugby’s future, this is the podcast for you.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Rugby Unity, the R360 saga rolls on – and Eddie Jones and David Pembroke are back in the trenches to make sense of it all.With whispers turning into headlines and LinkedIn posts revealing mystery investors, the questions keep piling up: Who’s driving this? What’s the plan? And why is no one fronting the media?Eddie thinks it might just be the shake-up rugby needs. David isn’t buying it—and he’s worried the circus could blow up the Lions Tour before a ball is kicked.They cover:Why fans and clubs are right to be nervousThe media silence that’s fuelling speculationWhether player burnout is being used as cover for something elseAnd if R360’s secrecy is a sign of innovation—or chaosOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The biggest shake-up in rugby history—or just a fantasy?In this week’s episode of Rugby Unity, Eddie Jones and David Pembroke go head-to-head over the much-hyped R360 competition. Is it the catalyst rugby needs to force change, or a reckless distraction that threatens everything fans love about the game?David pulls no punches as he calls out what he sees as a media-fuelled fantasy built on fluff and fairy dust. Eddie sees it differently, drawing parallels with World Series Cricket and the IPL. The debate goes deep into what R360 could mean for the global game—from the money and logistics to tradition, values, and the future of international competitions.It’s a fiery episode that pits optimism against scepticism—and asks whether rugby’s future lies in tradition or transformation.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the red card debate drags on, Rugby Unity asks a bigger question: what will it take for rugby to modernise?This week, co-hosts Eddie Jones and David Pembroke take aim at the key takeaways from the latest World Rugby meeting—red card reform delays, a new US broadcast deal, and bold talk about putting fans first. But are the right changes actually being made?They call out rugby’s outdated media culture, lack of transparency, and failure to engage fans the way other sports do. Plus, they explore how South America is quietly becoming a rugby force—and what that means for the global game.The duo then answers your questions on Sevens in the UK, merging union and league, life lessons from rugby, and how Stephen Larkham is evolving as a coach.Also in this episode:📺 YouTube’s rise and what it means for rugby content🏆 Club World Cup—bold idea or scheduling mess?🇺🇾 Uruguay’s rugby surge and Gatland’s new roleOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Formula One surges in global popularity, what can rugby learn from its playbook?In this episode of Rugby Unity, your co-hosts David Pembroke and Eddie Jones break down how the world’s most traditional team sport can evolve without losing its soul.From Antoine Dupont buying into US rugby to Ilona Maher pulling crowds in Canberra, we look at the power of personalities—and what it means for growing the game.The duo examines what Drive to Survive got right (and where rugby’s version missed the mark), explore how to win over the next generation of fans, and share a radical idea to turn post-match tradition into a digital content goldmine.F1 cracked America. Can rugby?One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rugby World Cup is heading to the US—but is the sport ready to thrive in the world’s most competitive market?This week, Eddie and Pemby unpack what’s really happening with rugby in America. From college comps and culture clashes to missing grassroots systems, they explore why success will take more than a broadcast deal and a bold logo.Then, it’s time to talk TMO. Has technology gone too far? Eddie shares a no-nonsense blueprint for restoring flow to the game—one that protects players, honours the contest, and keeps fans from switching off.Also in this episode: James O’Connor’s return to form, Fiji’s development model, and why “care before correction” is Eddie’s golden rule for coaching.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lions have roared, and the rugby world is watching. This week on Rugby Unity, Eddie and David go deep—on selections, sustainability, and the soul of the game.First, Eddie shares his take on the 2025 Lions squad and explains why the Maro Itoje captaincy is a story of personal growth, not controversy. He also discusses the strategic intricacies that could define the Lions' campaign. Meanwhile, the conversation shifts off the field, as David breaks down the worrying financial losses facing national unions around the world—and why straight talk and fan-first thinking are essential to secure the game’s future.We wrap with a powerful question: Why do we love rugby? The answers—personal, raw and deeply nostalgic—remind us that the spirit of rugby lives far beyond the scoreboard. Plus, Mark Ella's unexpected pre-training ritual at Matraville High.One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. For fans around the world who want to secure the game's future prosperity.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The British & Irish Lions are coming. Bringing 40,000 fans and a squad determined to make history. Your co-hosts, Eddie Jones and David Pembroke break down what the Lions must get right to win in Australia — and what the Wallabies need to do to stop them.Eddie shares insights from past tours, the importance of selection, resilience, cohesion and why this series could change the future of rugby in Australia.From strategy and psychology to the power of the fans, it’s all on the table. Eddie even gives his prediction. Tune in to find out.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | XDon’t forget to follow and leave a rating or review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

EDDIE is back – but not like before.Eddie Jones and David Pembroke reunite to launch Rugby Unity by taking us back to where it all unravelled. The Wallabies’ 2023 World Cup collapse, the media firestorm, the Japan job rumours, and what really went down behind the scenes.Eddie speaks openly for the first time since walking away, owning what went wrong, defending what didn’t, and revealing the structural flaws that continue to hold Australian rugby back.We’ll introduce you to Rugby Unity. More than a comeback – a new show, a new mission, and a global invitation to help shape the future of Rugby Union.Get in touch and be a part of the conversation: [email protected] | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedInDon’t forget to follow and leave a rating or review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An important update from David Pembroke on the future of EDDIE the podcast. As Eddie entered camp this past week it became evident that his life and schedule were about to become very busy. With enormous gratitude for your support and listening, it's goodbye for the moment.As always - go The Wallabies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A week since Eddie made his selection for the Wallabies squad and he's gearing up for their first camp ahead of their test match against South Africa in July. This week he shares how he plans on getting not only his players but his staff on the same page. Then Eddie gives his takeaways from last weeks Super Rugby and his predictions for the week ahead before we close off talking about the South African teams playing in Europe’s Champions Cup for the first time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The moment has arrived and Eddie Jones has selected his first Wallabies team for this Rugby World Cup year and in this episode we explore the way Eddie approached his picks and what he wants to get out of the team. Then we take a look over Super Rugby and Swedish Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the two Rugby codes have come to a head with NRL player Joseph Sua'ali'i signing a deal to play ARU in 2025, Eddie shares his thoughts. Plus Wallaby selection is getting close and Eddie shares details on how the team will be built. And then we take a look at Super Rugby and Japanese Rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie's Europe trip is come to an end but this week he's been at World Rugby's - Shape Of The Game discussing important changes to International Rugby as the code heads towards The World Cup later this year, and he shares what's hot topic at the conference. We also get a wrap up of the Six Nations, and Eddie comments on each teams prospects for the The World Cup. Finally Eddie and David discuss this weeks Super Rugby, New Zealand's decision to change their national coach for 2024, and the state of local competition in the Americas. And don't forget to get involved in the Rugby Union hashtag #ADayInUnion on the 25th of March.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie joins from England, where he's been spending time with Everton Football Club and he explains what he learns from observing other sporting codes. We also hear his thoughts on the England v France, and why England fell apart. And without WIFI (or clothes) for the past 5 days Eddie wasn't able to catch this weeks Super Rugby but he gives his quick thoughts on the results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie's over in France inspecting the Wallabies World Cup training facilities and he explains what makes for a good home away from home during a Rugby tournament. And then we jump straight into the super round of Rugby at AAMI Park in Melbourne, and that cheeky fan who stole a picture of Eddie drafting his world cup team. Then we are back onto the Guinness Six Nations as we head into the final two weeks of the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eddie Jones and David Pembroke dive into the first round of Super Rugby. With a keen eye across the games, Eddie reveals which teams and players have impressed and how the recent law changes make for a better game. Starting today (March 3rd) is the Super Round at AAMI Park and Eddie will be on the ground all weekend, he gives you his picks. And the Six Nations was action packed last weekend, and the guys break it down as we head into another fallow week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's electricity in the air for Rugby fans as the Six Nations returns from fallow week and the Super Rugby kicks off. Eddie shares his thoughts on the law changes to come into effect this season and gives his predictions for the first round of games. Then we are back onto the Six Nations where it's a make or break weekend for a few teams, Eddie shares his predictions for round three.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2023 Super Rugby season has only just begun to fire up, but Eddie already has his sights set on The Wallabies first match versus South Africa in July and shares a rare insight into the preparation that goes into international rugby. Plus Eddie reveals some of the world class coaches from many different sporting codes that he catches up with regularly to share and learn from and then Pemby holds Eddie accountable as they break down round two of the Guinness Six Nations tournament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eddie spent his week travelling regional Australia collecting the information he needs to form the Australian Wallabies team he's taking to the World Cup in France later this year. And it was a thriller first round of the Guinness Six Nations, and Eddie breaks down England's loss to Scotland and dissects the forms of each team heading in to round two.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Each week Australian Wallabies coach Eddie Jones and friend and journalist David "Pemby" Pembroke will give you insights into the game of Rugby Union you won't get anywhere else. In this episode, we dive into Eddie Jones' return to the helm of the Australian Wallabies. Eddie has his crosshairs strongly placed on the Rugby World Cup in September, and we discuss his plan to get there. After that, we preview the highly anticipated Six Nations tournament. Who are Eddie's favourites to win and which matchups are must-see? Don't miss this expert analysis and passionate discussion on all things rugby.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is EDDIE, the show that brings you unmatched analysis, insights and knowledge into the greatest game in the world, Rugby Union. Each week Eddie Jones and David Pembroke will discuss Australian, International and Test Rugby in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones plans on taking The Wallabies all the way, and EDDIE is where you'll be able to follow the journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.