{"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":"The RFU backs Borthwick for RWC 2027 – Rugby Unity Reacts!","slug":"the-rfu-backs-borthwick-for-rwc-2027-rugby-unity-reacts","published_at":"2026-05-11T06:31:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104/the-rfu-backs-borthwick-for-rwc-2027-rugby-unity-reacts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rugby-unity-7315104","url":"https://shows.acast.com/contentrfc/episodes/6a0177dd385e8d5e308b4889","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/67b5539aef66dc14d103716d/e/6a0177dd385e8d5e308b4889/media.mp3","summary":"A big weekend of rugby, and Rugby Unity goes wide: Super Rugby’s finals race, the reality of Aussie inconsistency against the New Zealand sides, and what that means for Wallaby selection thinking. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie also dig into the global game: Top 14 ladder pressure (and relegation nerves), the Premiership’s ugly scorelines (including Harlequins piling points on Newcastle), and the URC table that’s suddenly crowded and hard to call. There’s a sharp take on the player drain from New Zealand, sabbaticals, and where Japan fits in the modern rugby economy, plus a clear view on Richie Mo’unga’s eligibility call. Then it’s all eyes on the women’s Six Nations: record crowds, big scores, and a winner-takes-all England vs France decider in Bordeaux. Also in this episode: ● Super Rugby ladder squeeze for fifth and sixth spot ● Reds stung by a disallowed try and refereeing swings ● Wallaby selection: avoid knee-jerk calls, reward form over time ● New Zealand player drain and Japan’s star-studded competition pull ● Richie Mo’unga return rules and All Blacks eligibility line ● Women’s Six Nations records and England vs France finale in Bordeaux PLUS: The RFU backs Steve Borthwick - the panel reacts! 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 Unity | Substack   📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au Thanks to Eleven labs for providing a g…","meta_description":"A big weekend of rugby, and Rugby Unity goes wide: Super Rugby’s finals race, the reality of Aussie inconsistency against the New Zealand sides, and what…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3758,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rugby-unity-7315104/episodes/the-rfu-backs-borthwick-for-rwc-2027-rugby-unity-reacts/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/the-rfu-backs-borthwick-for-rwc-2027-rugby-unity-reacts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}