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S2026 Ep 2Whistle Watch - Does rugby need to ban jumping?

Whistle Watch returns for another week with Nigel Owens joined by former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert to dissect all the challenging and curious refereeing incidents from the weekend of Six Nations action.Was Hollie Davidson right to penalise Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan for attempting to leap across the Italian defensive line to score a try? Did England winger Henry Arundell deserve a red card in the Calcutta Cup? And what to Nigel and Alex make of the current laws around jumping? Tune in for all that and more in the latest episode of Whistle Watch.Whistle Watch is in partnership with Emirates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202621 min

S2026 Ep 1Whistle Watch - Wales get hit with a double whammy in Twickenham

Test rugby is back on the menu - and so is Whistle Watch.Former international referee Nigel Owens and the 94-capped Welsh midfielder Jamie Roberts settle in to discuss all the curious and contentious refereeing decisions from across the opening round of the 2026 Six Nations Championship.Did England prop Ellis Genge deserve more than just a penalty for some foul play at Twickenham? Is it possible to penalised twice for one action? And Nigel and Jamie look at the one-two punch punishment handed out to Taine Plumtree's Wales. Whistle Watch is in partnership with Emirates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202620 min

S2025 Ep 12Whistle Watch - Who’s at fault for the Springboks' drop-out mishap?

Some potentially game-changing yellow cards were the name of the game over the weekend in The Rugby Championship and Rugby World Cup, with Australian supporters once again left to rue 'What could have been?'. The biggest talking point of all, however, might be Cheslin Kolbe's curious drop-out in Durban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2, 202516 min

Whistle Watch - Did the Lions loosies get away with murder?

In the latest episode of Whistle Watch, former ref Nigel Owens and former British & Irish Lion Ugo Monye cast their eyes over the first Test of the Lions' tour to Australia and examine whether the tourists got the rub of the green in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202515 min

Whistle Watch - Did the Springboks break the law?

Former referee Nigel Owens is joined by Ugo Monye to break down the big calls from the the latest round of fixtures from the 2025 mid-year Tests. While the Springboks were up to their old tricks in South Africa, Henry Pollock grabbed an opportunistic try for the Lions in Australia - but was any of it legal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 202519 min

Whistle Watch - Were Fiji robbed of a match-winning try in Australia?

Former referee Nigel Owens is joined by Ugo Monye to break down the big calls from the opening round of fixtures from the 2025 mid-year Tests. How did Australia manage the great escape? Did Will Jordan deserve a hat trick against France? And when is a tackle really a tackle? All these questions and more are answered on the latest episode of Whistle Watch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 202538 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 7 - What's baking in the City of Angels?

In the final episode of the season - and on the final stop of the whirlwind tour - Harry McNulty catches up with two high-flying eagles, Perry Baker and Arianna Ramsey, in LA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 202524 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 6 - Gits goes all in against the Lions

Wallabies legend Matt Giteau joins Ireland's Harry McNulty where he makes a shock British & Lions prediction. The Australia discusses what it was like competing all over the world, as well as sharing his thoughts on Sevens and what it does well compared to the 15 a side game.Harry also checks in with Great Britain’s Reneeqa Bonner and Argentina’s Marcus Moneta to speak about what the SVNS tour is really like, share stories and give an insight into what it’s like to be a 7s player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 202536 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 5 - Rassie and Hong Kong on the mind with Bryan Habana

Life On Tour arrives in Asia, with the likes of Spain's Jeremy Trevithick and South Africa's Impi Visser jumping on the couch with Harry McNulty, while special guest Bryan Habana gives the lowdown on Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus and taming the dragon in Hong Kong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 202556 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 4 - King George and Asia Hogan-Rochester drop a fresh new beat

In chilly Vancouver, George Ooro and Asia Hogan-Rochester sit down with Harry McNulty to talk motivation and celebration while preparing for the next leg of the World SVNS Series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 21, 202542 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 3 - Sevens is about to have a MASSIVE impact on XVs

Australian icon Maddi Levi and Great Britain wunderkind Ryan Apps join Harry McNulty in Perth to wax lyrical about the latest happenings in the world of sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 202537 min

Boks Office - The 3 Best Friends Are Reunited To Discuss An Epic Weekend Of Champions Cup Action!

Jean and Schalk are finally back from what felt like a never ending summer holiday to join Shimmy back on the Boks Office, whereby the lads share some hilarious tales from their Summer holidays and then breakdown all the action and talking points from another epic weekend of Investec Champions Cup Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 20251h 5m

Boks Office - 2025 & Investec Champions Cup Preview With Gary Gold & Nick Mallett

Today we're joined by 2 of South Africas greatest ever Head Coaches in Gary Gold and Nick Mallett to preview an epic weekend of Investec Champions Cup action and also look ahead to a mouthwatering year of rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 7, 20251h 1m

Boks Office - The Worst Weekend In South African Rugby's Recent History!

Nick Mallett, Robbie Fleck and Shimmy React To The Worst Weekend In South African Rugby's Recent History in the Investec Champions Cup, and debate what can be done to make the SA teams more competitive going forward in this wonderful comp. This episode of Boks Office is sponsored by Investec, leading international bank and wealth manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 202450 min

Boks Office Xmas Special - Will A South African Team Finally Win The Investic Champions Cup?

The 3 lads are back for a Christmas special sponsored by Investec, leading international bank and wealth manager, where they discuss all the incredible Champions cup action which took place over the weekend, reveal their favourite moments of the year and give each other gifts in Secret Santa plus much more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 202448 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 2 - Captains and champions in Cape Town

Harry McNulty is joined by two captains from the SVNS circuit, Australia's Bella Nasser and Ireland's Mark Roche, to talk all things Cape Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 202427 min

HSBC Life On Tour 24/25 - Ep 1 - Deserts, dances and gold medalists in Dubai

The new season of the HSNC SVNS Series has finally arrived! Kicking things off in Dubai, join host Harry McNulty and two France 2024 gold medalists, Manaia Nuku and Stephen Parez, as they dive into their experiences on tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 202430 min

Boks Office - Ep 17 - Steven Kitshoff Joins To Analyse ANOTHER Victory Against England!

Today we're delighted to be joined by 2 x World Cup Champion Steven Kitshoff to hear some incredible tales from his career so far, get an update on his injury and upcoming surgery and of course analyse all the action from another scintillating weekend of Autumn Nations Cup action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 20241h 2m

Boks Office Special - John Smit & Ben Youngs Preview England vs South Africa

Today we're joined by our very own World Cup winning Captain in John Smit and Englands most highly capped player ever in Ben Youngs to discuss all the crazy action from the Autumn Nations Cup so far and also to preview the huge clash this weekend at Twickenham. Plus we hear some hillarious stories about Jean's time at Leicester, Eddie Jones with a Samurai Sword and much more...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 20241h 0m

Stronger Than You Think - Ep 24 - Annabell Fuller - What being a professional female golfer is REALLY like

With a fierce drive, precision, and passion that blend maturity beyond her years, Annabell Fuller has transformed from a promising English amateur golfer into a formidable new pro on the world stage, ready to make her mark. Annabell sat down with us to share her journey and what it's really like to be a professional female golfer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 11, 202443 min