{"podcast":{"title":"Rugby Unity","slug":"rugby-unity-7315104","podcast_index_feed_id":7315104,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/67b5539aef66dc14d103716d","website_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/contentrfc","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67b5539aef66dc14d103716d/1745993050152-0538e3c1-8b06-40b3-900a-3b037a8dc484.jpeg","author":"contentRFC","episode_count":144,"summary":"Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field. This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis. Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist. Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. It’s a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugby’s future prosperity worldwide. One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au Have your question answered on the show: Rugby Unity Survey Get FREE exclusive content: Substack Dive into the world of rugby: YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T12:18:28.406382+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104"},"episode":{"title":"Hurricanes v Chiefs, Leinster v Bulls & Northampton v Exeter + Wallabies Selection!","slug":"hurricanes-v-chiefs-leinster-v-bulls-northampton-v-exeter-wallabies-selection","published_at":"2026-06-22T04:34:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104/hurricanes-v-chiefs-leinster-v-bulls-northampton-v-exeter-wallabies-selection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104","url":"https://shows.acast.com/contentrfc/episodes/6a38bb414a2a3be0f4122ea0","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67b5539aef66dc14d103716d/e/6a38bb414a2a3be0f4122ea0/media.mp3","summary":"Rugby Unity goes big picture, then straight into the weekend’s rugby. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie pull apart what the Football World Cup in the USA is teaching World Rugby ahead of 2031: fan energy, downtown stadium precincts, and the must-solve issue of NFL field dimensions for rugby. They also dig into hydration breaks and the brutal reality of modern media, where TikTok and video are reshaping how sport is sold and understood. Then it’s on to the results: Leinster thump the Bulls 36-7 in the URC final, Hurricanes destroy the Chiefs 60-5 in the Super Rugby final in wild Wellington wind, and Northampton edge Exeter 26-17 with yellow cards again impacting finals footy. The Third Voice returns with Wallabies selection heat, including Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Carter Gordon at 12, and how this awkward coaching transition compares to the old Eddie Jones handover. Also in this episode: ● Football World Cup fans show rugby what’s possible ● 2031 USA: rugby field dimensions vs NFL stadiums ● Hydration breaks and the advertising money question ● Reuters report: TikTok now drives youth news habits ● Hurricanes’ front-row skill and post-contact dominance ● Third Voice: Wallabies squad debates and centre combinations PLUS: From fan behaviour to transparency, rugby’s next growth push is cultural and commercial. RUGBY UNITY LIVE! IN NEWCASTLE 10 JULY 2026: https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity 👈👈 Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇 https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions 👈👈 👉 Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Un…","meta_description":"Rugby Unity goes big picture, then straight into the weekend’s rugby. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie pull apart what the Football World Cup in the USA i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3798,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rugby-unity-7315104/episodes/hurricanes-v-chiefs-leinster-v-bulls-northampton-v-exeter-wallabies-selection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104/hurricanes-v-chiefs-leinster-v-bulls-northampton-v-exeter-wallabies-selection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}