Rugby Unity
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Podcast Overview
<p>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. </p><p>This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis.</p><p>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. </p><p>Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p>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.</p><p>One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.</p><br><p>Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au</p><p>Have your question answered on the show: <a href="https://us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=44c6764eefd304b409376b9ad&id=dfa89f452b&attribution=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby Unity Survey</a></p><p>Get FREE exclusive content: <a href="https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Dive into the world of rugby: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rugby_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby_unity_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyunitypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RugbyUnity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
World Rugby’s Strategic Plan + ERC Finals & Crunch Creator Sensation!
<p>World Rugby’s strategic plan has finally landed, and David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie get stuck into what it says, what it dodges, and what it must deliver by 2031. Before the strategy chat, they react to a huge weekend in Bilbao: Montpellier smashing Ulster 59-26 and Bordeaux beating Leinster 41-19 in front of massive crowds, plus a debate on whether the Top 14 is now setting the pace. Ewen breaks down Bordeaux’s defence, Lucu’s standout influence, and a contentious yellow card for a hair pull on Joe McCarthy. Then it’s into the bigger picture: why rugby needs a clear plan, why “enriching lives” matters, and why accountability needs real numbers, not vague ambition. The episode also hits player welfare, the Nations Championship concept, women’s rugby investment targets, and the risk of relying on World Cup revenue. Eddie Jones is absent this week.</p><br><p>Also in this episode:</p><p>● Montpellier maul power overwhelms Ulster in Bilbao final.</p><p>● Bordeaux out-defend Leinster as Lucu controls the match.</p><p>● Debate: Top 14 now the premier domestic competition?</p><p>● Player welfare concerns around Nations Championship travel and workload.</p><p>● Women’s rugby growth targets and £50 million investment focus.</p><p>● Crunch Creator shows new ways to build rugby fandom.</p><br><p>PLUS: The episode pushes for real accountability in World Rugby’s strategy, with clear targets for participation, fans, and revenue.</p><br><p>RUGBY UNITY LIVE! IN NEWCASTLE 10 JULY 2026: <a href="https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo</a></p><br><p>SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇</p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>👉 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: <a href="https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby Unity | Substack</a></p><p><u> </u></p><p>📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au</p><p>Thanks to Eleven labs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby_unity_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyunitypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rugby_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 22, 2026
Building Rugby World Cup 2027 with Chris Stanley
<p>David Pembroke sits down with Rugby World Cup 2027 Managing Director Chris Stanley, the man overseeing planning, operations and delivery across 52 matches, 24 teams, and a tournament running 1 October to 13 November. Stanley walks through how a “pop-up” organisation goes from employee number one to a full-scale event engine, from locking in cities, venues and team base camps to wrangling hotels, flights and hundreds of contracts. They dig into what’s keeping leadership awake: cashflow timing, commercial partners still “waiting to see”, and global uncertainty that could impact travel. There’s also a clear-eyed look at ticketing after a first phase that sold 750,000 tickets across 135 countries, plus what to do in the current application window. Add in pricing from $40 seats (and $20 standing in Newcastle and Adelaide) to a $1,950 final ticket, and why Rugby World Cup revenues matter to World Rugby.</p><br><p>Also in this episode:</p><br><p>● Chris Stanley’s journey from UK to Australia</p><p>● How Sydney 2000 shaped his event delivery mindset</p><p>● Why Rugby World Cup crowds feel different to FIFA</p><p>● Team base camps, hotels, training venues, and logistics</p><p>● Ticket ballot explained: timelines, oversubscription, and October release</p><p>● Partners, media rights, and building momentum with 500 days</p><br><p>PLUS: What a “uniquely Australian” Rugby World Cup fan experience could look like, from stadium food and drink to fan festivals and travel between cities.</p><br><p>RUGBY UNITY LIVE! IN NEWCASTLE 10 JULY 2026: <a href="https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo</a></p><br><p>SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇</p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>👉 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: <a href="https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby Unity | Substack</a></p><p><u> </u></p><p>📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au</p><p>Thanks to Eleven labs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby_unity_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyunitypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rugby_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 18, 2026
Eddie Jones Sanctioned + Rampaging Red Roses, Doping Bans, URC & Super Rugby Action!
<p>Rugby Unity starts with sad news, marking the passing of Scotland and British and Irish Lions great Scott Hastings, remembered as a top class player and an even better man. From there, the weekend’s rugby storylines fly: England’s Red Roses clinch another Guinness Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam with a 43–28 win over France in Bordeaux, as crowds and revenue figures underline the surge in women’s sport. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie then unpack a weekend of monster scorelines across the Prem, URC and Super Rugby, and ask whether attack is now winning too easily. There’s also a sharp discussion on Henry Pollock’s growing profile, South Africa’s talk of leaving European competitions, and Eddie Jones being sanctioned by the Japanese Rugby Football Union after abuse towards match officials. Plus doping bans for Georgian rugby figures and Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye, and listener questions on World Cup finals venues, Spain’s World Cup bid, and the Nations Championship player availability problem.</p><br><p>Also in this episode:</p><br><p>● Tribute to Scott Hastings and his rugby legacy</p><p>● England Red Roses win Grand Slam in Bordeaux</p><p>● Women’s sport revenue growth and rugby’s commercial gap</p><p>● Big Premiership and URC blowouts raise balance questions</p><p>● South Africa discuss leaving European competitions for welfare</p><p>● Eddie Jones sanctioned after abuse of match officials</p><br><p>PLUS: The audience drives big calls on 2027 final venues, Spain’s World Cup bid, and Nations Championship selection windows.</p><br><p>RUGBY UNITY LIVE! IN NEWCASTLE 10 JULY 2026: <a href="https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tickets.iwannaticket.com.au/event/hunter-rugby-luncheon-japan-v-ireland-61ffdo</a></p><br><p>SIGN UP TO THE BIG 3 HERE: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/big3rugbyunity</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>Ask Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie anything! Fill out the form below 👇</p><p><a href="https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/rugbyunityquestions</a> 👈👈</p><br><p>👉 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: <a href="https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby Unity | Substack</a></p><p><u> </u></p><p>📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au</p><p>Thanks to Eleven labs for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby_unity_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyunitypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rugby_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Rugby Unity?
<p>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. </p><p>This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis.</p><p>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. </p><p>Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.</p><p>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.</p><p>One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.</p><br><p>Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au</p><p>Have your question answered on the show: <a href="https://us8.list-manage.com/survey?u=44c6764eefd304b409376b9ad&id=dfa89f452b&attribution=false" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rugby Unity Survey</a></p><p>Get FREE exclusive content: <a href="https://rugbyunitypod.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a></p><p>Dive into the world of rugby: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Rugby_Unity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rugby_unity_podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rugbyunitypodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RugbyUnity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </p><p> </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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