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Podcast title	Total Rugby Podcast
Website URL	http://www.irb.com
Description	Total Rugby, the IRBs weekly rugby show, features the latest news from around the globe as well as innovative features you will not find anywhere else. Each week we review the very best of world competition and speak to the key names in rugby such as Brian ODriscoll, Johnny Wilkinson and Bryan Habana.
Updated	Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:04:42 +0000
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1. Total Rugby - Episode 6, Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.37Mb) Description: It has an infinite capacity to surprise, and Round One of the RBS Six Nations ran true to form. Reaction to come plus San Diego is the setting for Round Four of the IRB Sevens World Series following New Zealand’s dominance in Wellington last weekend, we meet a young forward from the Cook Islands with quite a story to share and we talk with one of South African rugby’s all-time greats, Danie Gerber
2. Total Rugby - Episode 7 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.70Mb) Description: Paris, Cardiff, Rome... we sample the diverse and unique delights of a RBS Six Nations weekend. San Diego was the setting for the forth event in the IRB Sevens World Series and yet again New Zealand were unstoppable. We look ahead to the Super 14 season with the champions and pretenders.
3. Total Rugby - Episode 8 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.56Mb) Description: A mixed reaction from the Super 14 as the experimental law variations get their sternest test to date, Justin Marshall speaks to Crusaders and All Black captain Richie McCaw as the new season gets underway. Ian McGeechan runs his eye over the Six Nations so far and we hear the inspiring story of how one troubled young American turned his life around to play for his country.
4. Total Rugby - Episode 9 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.47Mb) Description: This week we celebrate the revolution in France with Marc Lievremonts young recruits as the RBS Six Nations reaches the half way mark. It is Wales though who remain unbeaten and Jonathan Davies thinks he know why. Japan coach John Kirwan looks forward to a major new competition for Asia, we travel to Buenos Aires to meet Pumas winger, Horacio Agulla, and meet NFL star Dhani Jones who’s discovering a new way of life, the rugby way
5. Total Rugby - Episode 10 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.17Mb) Description: Will Dan Carter play in Europe? Justin Marshall asks the question. Victor Matfield, George Gregan, Dan Luger - all World Cup winners but playing in the French second division - we visit Toulon to find out why. Ahead of their visit to Croke Park we talk with the man who has helped bring about the transformation in the Welsh side, new coach Warren Gatland. Plus... he was unmistakeable on the field and he was one of the stars of the World Cup - Tongan International Finau Maka remembers how they came so close to causing one of the greatest World Cup upsets...
6. Total Rugby - Episode 11 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.57Mb) Description: This week... After Scotlands victory in the Calcutta Cup last weekend we talk to Jonny Wilkinson who, despite finding himself axed from the England team for the first time in his careeer, remains philisophical. Ahead of their Six Nations decider, Gareth Edwards looks back on a hundred years of Wales v France encounters, Syrian rugby is punching above its weight thanks to a heavyweight boxing champion and we meet the man who battled against the odds to become a Springbok...
7. Total Rugby - Episode 12 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.28Mb) Description: A 10th Grand Slam for Wales – one hundred years on from their first. In a week of arrivals and departures, Eddie O’Sullivan resigns as Ireland’s coach, Argentina and Canada make new coaching appointments. We talk to Portugals new captain, reunite two Crusaders in France as Justin Marshall meets up with Andrew Merthens, and recall past misdeeds in the company of those whose abject failure 25 years ago led to a charitable success story...
8. Total Rugby - Episode 13 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.99Mb) Description: Former Australia coach Eddie Jones gives his own appraisal of the coaches who pitted their wits against each other in this year’s RBS Six Nations. Wales’ very own speedster Shane Williams challenges Ospreys team-mate Justin Marshall on the race track. We have the very latest ahead of the Hong Kong Sevens and hear from two legends who have been lured back to the grandest stage of all - David Campese and Waisale Serevi. Plus we visit Victor Matfield in France who appears to have had a change of heart about his future.
9. Total Rugby - Episode 14 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.41Mb) Description: New Zealand have been imperious in the IRB Sevens World Series this year and their performance in Hong Kong has all but tied up their title defence. Their coach Gordon Tietjens also takes time out to pick his ‘All Time’ Hong Kong sevens ‘Seven’. Nigel Melville discusses the way forward for USA rugby and we relive the moment John Smit became a World Cup winning captain….
10. Total Rugby - Episode 15 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.42Mb) Description: New Zealand have dominated the IRB Sevens World Series with an extraordinary run of 47 matches unbeaten - but all good things come to an end - they fell to South Africa in the Adelaide Sevens final. We hear from the two coaches and the 2007/08 Series leading try scorer Fabian Juries. We’re at Kingsholm to focus on the history and lore of the Shed as Gloucester welcome Munster in the Heineken Cup quarter-finals. Also on the show we meet the most capped player in Test history George Gregan to find out how he’s adapting to a new challenge in France.
11. Total Rugby - Episode 16 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.02Mb) Description: This week, Gavin Hastings visits Melrose in the Scottish Borders for a special birthday celebration, we have all the latest from the inaugural IRB Junior World Trophy in Chile, head into uncharted territory in deepest Australia for the Queensland Outback Rugby Festival and join Jason Leonard in the hunt for the front row stars of the future…
12. Total Rugby - Episode 17 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.67Mb) Description: This week we are in the Cayman Islands as the countdown to Rugby World Cup 2011 gets underway. A week after his appointment as England rugby supremo, Martin Johnson talks about the future. We meet Irelands most capped player - Leinster lock Malcolm O'Kelly, join in the birthday celebrations of Scotlands oldest club - Edinburgh Academicals, and travel to Nairobi to find out how Kenyan Rugby has dealt with the countrys recent unrest. Plus we meet free scoring, free wheeling England winger, Paul Sackey, with a love of all things fast and flash...
13. Total Rugby - Episode 18 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.10Mb) Description: Will rugby as we know it be changed forever? There has been mass speculation in recent weeks about the Experimental Law Variations currently being trialled, and in Dublin on Thursday the IRB Council met to decide which, if any, of the ELV’s might be adopted in the future. News of that decision on the show. Also on the programme, we join Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean as the first steps are taken towards Rugby World Cup qualification, travel to Tblisi in Georgia where the game is booming and speak with England and Lions flanker Richard Hill one of the worlds most respected and valued players
14. Total Rugby - Episode 19 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.69Mb) Description: This week the most successful ever Rugby World Cup paves the way for unprecedented investment in the world game, we are at the final trials for Australia's first-ever womens Sevens team, we travel to Egypt for a taste of Middle Eastern Rugby at the Alexandria Tens and discover how the Bulls Super 14 mascot has reinvented himself as the club doctor...
15. Total Rugby - Episode 20 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.10Mb) Description: In a field of one there can only be one winner - Ian McGeechan the unanimous choice to lead the British and Irish Lions on their tour of South Africa next year. We hear from McGeechan as well as lions greats, Gerald Davies, Gareth Edwards, Jason Robinson, Gavin Hastings and Brian O’Driscoll. Also on the show, Japan coach John Kirwan discusses growing the game in Asia, IRB referee manager Paddy O’Brien explains why the role of the television match official needs to be enhanced and we meet the oldest player in international rugby.
16. Total Rugby - Episode 21 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.55Mb) Description: This week, Eddie Jones, picks out the Southern Hemisphere stars of the future, Chester Williams looks forward to his new role as coach of the Emerging Springboks, we hear from the oldest man to have played in a World cup, Uruguay’s Diego Ormaechea and join Bristol's end-of-season warmdown - kayaking through the spectacular fjords of Norway.
17. Total Rugby - Episode 22 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.54Mb) Description: The form book was turned on its head at Twickenham in the penultimate round of the IRB Sevens, the Millenium stadium in Cardiff was the venue as Munster and Toulouse met in the Heineken Cup Final, we track down the native talent coming through in Mexican Rugby and we meet a Shark with unusually good bedside manners.
18. Total Rugby - Episode 23 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.01Mb) Description: This week on Total Rugby, fellow coaches and players pay tribute to the worlds finest Sevens coach, Gordon Tietjens, who has guided New Zealand to an astonishing eighth world series title. They are the highlights of the club and provincial seasons in England and the Southern Hemisphere - the Guinness Premiership final and the final of the Super 14 - we talk to Leicester coach Marcello Loffreda and Waratah star Rocky Elsom. The Barbarians are on their missionary travels again - this time in Belgium, and we join them. And the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship kicks off in Wales this week - the launching pad for the stars of the future......
19. Total Rugby - Episode 24 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.33Mb) Description: From the Great Redeemer to the Great Survivor - Graham Henry talks about his continuing role as All Blacks coach in the wake of their World Cup failure. Following his World Cup success with the Springboks Jake White talks about his new challenge. We meet two generations of Chileans who represent past and future for Rugby in the country and catch up with the action from the first week of the inaugural IRB Junior World Championship in Wales.
20. Total Rugby - Episode 25 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.10Mb) Description: This week we meet the new boys at the helm for the Wallabies and the Springboks - Robbie Deans and Pieter de Villiers, Scotlandâ€™s record breaker Chris Patterson reflects on an encouraging win in Argentina, we meet Japan star, Kosuke Endo and catch up with the latest action from the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales.
21. Total Rugby - Episode 26 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.49Mb) Description: This week we review the climax of the IRB Junior World Championship in Wales and hear from New Zealands winning Captain Chris Smith. Also on the programme - reaction from the All Blacks and Springboks internationals as well as the Churchill Cup. We also catch up with Springboks legend Chester Williams and spend some quality time with Australias premier rugby family â€“ The Howards.
22. Total Rugby - Episode 27 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.72Mb) Description: This week we look back at the epic 1987 World Cup semi final between Australia and France with the help of Simon Poidevin, Nick Farr-Jones, David Campese and Phillipe Sella.. Weâ€™ll also bring you reaction from the latest match between the two sides in Sydney. Also on the programme former All Black winger John Kirwan and Total Rugby travels to Thailand for the Phuket Tens to see how the rugby community is coping in the aftermath of the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.
23. Total Rugby - Episode 28 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.66Mb) Description: This week sees the return of the Tri Nations! We have all the reaction from the first match between New Zealand and South Africa in Wellington. We also hear from James O'Connor the 18-year old Western Force centre who is eligible to play for all three SANZAR teams. Also this week former French flanker Olivier Magne on ELVs and former All Black fly half Simon Mannix on why New Zealand appear to have a monopoly at all levels of the game.
24. Total Rugby - Episode 29 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.17Mb) Description: This week Gus Pichot talks exclusively with Total Rugby Radio as he calls time on a glittering international career. Also on the programme we have highlights and reaction from the Tri Nations classic in Carisbrook where the Springboks had never won in seven attempts dating back to 1921 and profile one of New Zealands finest flankers Josh Kronfeld
25. Total Rugby - Episode 30 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.33Mb) Description: This week we have highlights and reaction from Australias first Tri Nations match of 2008. We catch up with Danny Cipriani to look back on his rapid rise through the Wasps and England ranks and Total Rugby goes undercover to track down former Australia prop Dan Crowley a two-time World Cup winner who is now a private investigator in Brisbane.
26. Total Rugby - Episode 31 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.48Mb) Description: We look back at some classic encounters between Australia and New Zealand with the Wallabies World Cup-winning coach Rod Macqueen, travel to Zambia to see how a unique charity is introducing primary school children to the game of Tag Rugby, re-live the glory days of Romanian rugby with great players from the past and there is another chance to win prizes in our competition - challenging you the listeners to put a name to the voice as some of the worldâ€™s leading players recall their most embarrassing moments on and off the pitch.
27. Total Rugby - Episode 32 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.48Mb) Description: In the aftermath of last weeks Bledisloe Cup match between New Zealand and Australia, we hear from team captains Richie McCaw and Stirling Mortlock and look back at the history of All Black Fortress Eden Park with Grant Fox, Ian Jones and Graham Henry. Also on the programme we speak with Sherylle Calder, a vision awareness coach who has two Rugby World Cup winners medals to her name and explore one of Londons little-known summer sports, which combines the movement and passing of netball with the bruising physicality of rugby...
28. Total Rugby - Episode 33 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.76Mb) Description: At the half way point of the Tri Nations, former Australia coach Eddie Jones takes an in depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the three countries â€“ and how to beat them. We catch up with World Cup winning Wallaby, Matt Burke, who is calling it a day after 15 years at the top. And Rugby at the Olympics? IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller has just returned from Beijing and gives us his thoughtsâ€¦
29. Total Rugby - Episode 34 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.70Mb) Description: It was a weekend to forget for the World Champions, but for Percy Montgomery, the South African full back, it was a personal landmark and whilst New Zealand were doing the business in Cape Town, former All Black prop, Carl Hayman was on target in an all-together different sport. We meet Australia's first Aboriginal international, Lloyd McDermott and celebrate the coronation of a new King in Tonga with some great players of the past...
30. Total Rugby - Episode 35 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.41Mb) Description: As the curtain comes down on the Beijing Games, we meet one rugby international with an Olympic pedigree. Keeping it in the family - we hear from the first father-daughter combination set to become international referees. And in the first of a series of reports from America, we hear from new Eagles coach Scott Johnson and the Director of Rugby Nigel Melville..
31. Total Rugby - Episode 36 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.92Mb) Description: Battered, bruised, and beaten at home on successive weekends - the Springboks were out to salvage some pride against the Wallabies, we speak with IRB Referee manager Paddy Oâ€™Brien as he lays down the Law, weâ€™re with one of the outstanding forwards at last yearâ€™s World Cup, Nili Latu, back home in Tonga and visit the ultra-competitive Farrell fold â€“ England centre Andy and his son, and team mate, Owenâ€¦
32. Total Rugby - Episode 37 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.50Mb) Description: It is all to play for between Australia and New Zealand in the Tri Nations this weekend â€“ including the Bledisloe Cup - and we recall some special moments in the company of former Wallaby captain John Eales. We also go into hi tech overdrive with the London Wasps video analyst, travel back to the US for Munsterâ€™s pre-season tour of Boston and meet new Romania coach Ellis Meachen as he outlines some very bold ambitions for the future..
33. Total Rugby - Episode 38 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.68Mb) Description: How the All Blacks won. This week, we talk exclusively with one of the key strategists in New Zealandâ€™s Tri Nations victory, Steve Hansen. Weâ€™re with Munsterâ€™s record breaking kiwi flyer, Doug Howlett and welsh powerhouse Colin Charvis gives a candid assessment of his new move from backrow- to the backroom. Also - Prop til you drop! Weâ€™re with Gavin Hastings in Edinburgh to sample the unique delights and constraints of Golden Oldies rugby
34. Total Rugby - Episode 39 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.43Mb) Description: Chairman of selectors John Eales reveals the five men shortlisted for the gameâ€™s highest individual accolade. All Black captain Richie McCaw reflects on another successful Tri Nations. And we discover the secret behind the success of one of the world's most enduring halfback partnerships - Peter Stringer and Ronan O'Gara.
35. Total Rugby - Episode 40 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.31Mb) Description: It is the red carpet treatment this week as Total Rugby goes to Hollywood. Youâ€™re only as old as you feel - we meet a grandmother whoâ€™s the fittest member of the team. And how will the Experimental Law Variations affect Sevens? As the new World Series draws closer, former England coach Mike Friday shares his views and the greatest ever Lions? John Dawes, captain of the history making 1971 tourists recalls fond memoriesâ€¦
36. Total Rugby - Episode 41 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.97Mb) Description: Trading places - this week we travel the world with three of rugby's mercenaries: Serge Betsen, a Frenchman in England...A kiwi in France, our old friend, Justin Marshall...and reversing the trend, there is a Welshman in New Zealand. Staying with the theme, we also speak with Japanâ€™s head coach, New Zealander John Kirwan, and new Stade Francais boss Ewan McKenzie ahead of the opening weekend of the Heineken Cup
37. Total Rugby - Episode 42 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.46Mb) Description: At the start of Europes premier club competition the Heineken Cup we speak with Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll, We also hear from two of Stade Toulousain's thoroughbreds, France flanker Thierry Dusautoir and wing Vincent Clerc. Also on the programme we talk ELVs with IRB referee manager, Paddy O'Brien and meet Onasai'i Tololima Auva'a, professional rugby player with Auckland and a singer-songwriter off the pitch.
38. Total Rugby - Episode 43 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.51Mb) Description: We hear from Ian McGeechan and two of the men he has chosen to join him in the British & Irish Lions coaching staff to tour South Africa next year - Warren Gatland and Shaun Edwards. Also this week â€“ a Total Rugby exclusive as we talk to Ryan Jones, the Wales captain up for the IRB Player of the Year award next month
39. Total Rugby - Episode 44 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.02Mb) Description: Ahead of the final Bledisloe Cup match weâ€™re with the one man to have played for Australia and New Zealand - Des Connor. We bid a fond farewell to Stradey Park in Llanelli, Gregor Townsend explains how help is at hand for the next generation of Scottish starr and we go angling with a big fish at Harlequins, former All Black Nick Evans.
40. Total Rugby - Episode 45 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.97Mb) Description: Breaking new ground â€“ New Zealand and Australia take the Bledisloe Cup show on the road â€“ to Hong Kong. Martin Cross is given the full match day experience at the Milliennium Stadium in Cardiff, as the Pacific Islanders get ready for the opening match of their tour against England at Twickenham. Epi Taione gives us an insight into the state of rugby back home in Tonga and ahead of their big matches this weekend, we speak with Springbok captain John Smit and Argentinaâ€™s Felipe Contepomiâ€¦
41. Total Rugby - Episode 46 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.05Mb) Description: The World Champions against the Champions of Europe â€“ what better way to kick off the Autumn international series. Talking a good game. Weâ€™re in Russia to find out if the union can back up bold words with action. The June test window, Argentina, the Olympics - IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller reports on the latest discussions from the gameâ€™s top table. And two rugby greats get to grips with different sports - Dan Luger aboard a Bobsled and Lawrence Dallaglio down at the stables with champion jockey Frankie Dettori
42. Total Rugby - Episode 47 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.53Mb) Description: Master class â€“ this week we have the first in our new technical series revealing some of the tricks of the trade with the best in the business. A three-time Rugby World Cup winner?!... We meet one of New Zealandâ€™s all time greats and far from their natural habitat â€“ we discover the Penguins in Malaysia.
43. Total Rugby - Episode 48 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.56Mb) Description: This week the stars come out in force for the IRB Annual Awards ceremony and we speak to many of them including Agustin Pichot, Richie McCaw and Shane Williams. 33 nations, eight venues and millions of fans across the world. Sevens Rugby is back and weâ€™re in Dubai for the season opening event and continuing our series looking at the technical aspects of the game - Andrew Sheridan and Phil Keith-Roache give a masterclass in the art of front row play
44. Total Rugby - Episode 49 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.53Mb) Description: New Zealand complete the Grand Slam whilst Wales save the Northern Hemispheres blushes. Brand new ground, brand new season as the IRB Sevens Series kicks off in spectacular fashion in Dubai and New Zealand, hosts and favourites for the 2011 Rugby World Cup, face an old adversay in this weeks draw in Londonâ€¦
45. Total Rugby - Episode 50 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.94Mb) Description: The green, green grass of home. South Africaâ€™s Sevens team finally gives the George faithful something to shout about. Laying down the lawâ€¦ IRB referee manager Paddy Oâ€™Brien gets tough on crime and stretching the grey matter at one of the worldâ€™s finest academic institutions. Test veteran Anton Oliver on life as a student and one final â€“ Varsity - challenge
46. Total Rugby - Episode 51 - Series 4 - Review Show 1 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.71Mb) Description: In the first of three special programmes we look back on the highlights of 2008. The first programme takes in January to April when and begins with the Great Debate over the Experimental Law Variations. For sheer colour, atmosphere and unpredictability, thereâ€™s nothing quite like the Six Nations Championship and we reflect on the years most heart warming and inspirational tales.
47. Total Rugby - Episode 52 - Series 4 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.73Mb) Description: In the second of three special programmes we look back on more of the highlights of 2008. Wales, still in celebration mode following their Six Nations clean sweep, prepared to host the IRB Junior World Championship, with the Lions tour of South Africa just a year away, the leader of the pride was unveiled and as the curtain came down on two colossal careers, we hear from one of Argentinaâ€™s finest vintage.
48. Total Rugby - Episode 01 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.10Mb) Description: In the third of our special review programmes we look back on the Total Rugby highlights of 2008. Leader of the pack? We hear from the man many are tipping to captain the Lions to South Africa. The Worldâ€™s top players and coaches gathered in London to hear their fate for the 2011 Rugby World Cup and Help for Heroes. We remember a special match played for a very special cause.
49. Total Rugby - Episode 2 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.05Mb) Description: On the first show looking at rugby in 2009 we break with our normal format by devoting the entire show to an interview with a very special guest, who is certain to be commanding the headlines in the coming weeks and months - Ian McGeechan, who will be leading the British and Irish Lions to South Africa and will be hoping to repeat the success he enjoyed in that country as Lions head coach in 1997.
50. Total Rugby - Episode 3 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.74Mb) Description: Rugby and the Olympics â€“ are they destined for partnership? Twice in the past decade the game's governing body the International Rugby Board has put its case for readmission into the Games, and twice the door has been slammed shut. But 2009 brings with it another chance and a fresh impetus. IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Simon Amor, the former England men's Sevens captain and current women's coach, Reuters Olympic correspondent Karolos Grohmann and Dan Lyle, the USA's rugby captain in his day and now Tournament director of the USA Sevens discuss rugby's latest bid to the International Olympic Committee, what success would mean for the sport, and where more frustration would leave it.
51. Total Rugby - Episode 4 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.75Mb) Description: The laws of the games, forever under scrutiny but never more so than in the last year when the trial of the experimental law variations went global. In the second of our debates for 2009 we examine the pros and cons of this most divisive of issues in the company of supporters and critics including former Wallaby coach, Rod McQueen, a member of the IRB Laws project group, responsible for the most exhaustive study yet undertaken, Stephen Jones, rugby correspondent for the UK Sunday Times and relentless critic. We also get the players view from Bath prop and professional players representative David Barnes, the match officials angle from IRB referee manager Paddy Oâ€™Brien and the coaches view from Saracens coach Eddie Jones.
52. Total Rugby - Episode 5 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.46Mb) Description: We have all the reaction as the pools are announced for the menâ€™s and womenâ€™s competitions in the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai. Down to the last 8 in the Heineken Cup and only one of the big spending French clubs has made it through, we ask, whatâ€™s gone wrong? A good news story on drugs â€“ after the most rigorous testing in the gameâ€™s history, the 2007 Rugby World Cup delivers a clean slate and we talk club and country with one of Franceâ€™s finest modern day captains, Raphael Ibanez
53. Total Rugby - Episode 6 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.77Mb) Description: It is the longest running international tournament in the world - the RBS Six Nations is back and we bring you the build-up from the tournaments official launch. We are in Wellington, for the latest leg of the IRB Sevens World Series, the New Zealand sevens. And we discover rugbys growing popularity in Malaysia and look back over 60 glorious years with one of the games true legends
54. Total Rugby - Episode 7 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.47Mb) Description: This week all the drama from the opening round of the RBS Six Nations, we report on an incredible two days of action at the Wellington Seven and take a different view of the upcoming Super 14 through the eyes of the Brumbies fullback Julian Huxleyâ€¦
55. Total Rugby - Episode 8 - Series 5 www,irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.02Mb) Description: Two weeks gone in the RBS Six Nations and things are hotting up. We hear from each camp. Weâ€™ve a report from the San Diego Sevens, and begin our countdown to the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, with South African star, Mzwandile Stick. Plus we find out how two professional players are branching out into food distribution.
56. Total Rugby - Episode 9 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.91Mb) Description: What a difference a year makes â€“ With Ireland leading the way in the RBS Six Nations we ask, whatâ€™s changed. We warm up for the Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai with Brazilâ€™s rugby-playing sisters, meet the first generation of rugby professionals based in Argentina and get a taste of the family wine business with two vintage Springboks, Schalk Burger and his fatherâ€¦
57. Total Rugby - Episode 10 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.13Mb) Description: Three wins out of three in the RBS Six Nations - Irelandâ€™s quest for Grand Slam glory continues. Life after rugby? â€“ South African great Os du Randt takes on an even greater challenge, we examine the history of the game in Spain and look ahead to a thrilling three days of Rugby World Cup 7's from Dubai in the company of Lawrence Dallaglioâ€¦
58. Total Rugby - Episode 11 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.83Mb) Description: They came, they saw and by the end of the IRB Rugby World Cup Sevens in Dubai, the lesser-lights on the world circuit had conquered. We head inside the England camp with dual World Cup-winner, Lawrence Dallaglio, spend some time with one of the most improved teams in the World of Sevens â€“ Kenya and discover what it means for the women to join the men for the first time, on the biggest stage of all..
59. Total Rugby - Episode 12 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.53Mb) Description: Irish eyes stay smiling - and the English Rose is back in bloom - we bring you the highlights and reaction from a dramatic Six Nations weekend. After England rediscover their scoring touch we meet up with their record try scorerâ€¦ Rory Underwood, we wind the clock back ten years, with the Scottish team that won the last-ever Five Nations Championship and chat to Australiaâ€™s Smith Brothers â€“ George and Tyroneâ€¦
60. Total Rugby - Episode 13 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.89Mb) Description: This Week in Total Rugby we review Irelandâ€™s historic Grand Slam six nations win. Former Springbok Andre Venter looks back on his career as well as his battle with a disabling virus. Thereâ€™s a heart-warming story from Sussex as three generations of the same family play together in the same team. We meet Naomi Thomas who combines a job as a Firefighter at Cardiff Airport, with being a Wales International. And a preview the Hong Kong Leg of the IRB Sevens Series.
61. Total Rugby - Episode 14 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.67Mb) Description: This week in Total Rugby we interview Bill Nolan and Graham Maurie from the IRBs ELV committee, about the changes in the Laws. Seb Lauzier is in Adelaide looking ahead to the Australian leg of the IRB Seven World Series. Also, the IRBs referee manager Paddy OBrien says that the Six Nations and the World Cup Sevens was a success and we discover the leading light behind the biggest rugby tournament in the world, Rose Tanner.
62. Total Rugby - Episode 15 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.64Mb) Description: History is made at the IRB Sevens World Series in Adelaide. And could it be a new dawn for the sevens game in Australia? We meet Dean Richards who kept a low profile as player and coach but has proved a winner. Lion meets Springbok in the peace and tranqulity of Bath. And we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, in the company of Danny Grewcock and Butch James. Plus Australias Women raise a glass to their triumph at the World Cup Sevens.
63. Total Rugby - Episode 16 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.03Mb) Description: This week we mark the Heineken Cup quarterfinal between Toulouse and Cardiff, 13 years after the two sides met in the very first European Final. Is Melrose a fitting backdrop to bring the curtain down on the most glittering sevens career in history? Waisale Serevi is hedging his bets. We join All Black hooker, Keven Mealamu relaxing at home in Auckland. And look ahead to the Lions squad announcement with former England star, Will Greenwood.
64. Total Rugby - Episode 17 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.11Mb) Description: It is the most prized ticket in rugby - a seat on the plane to South Africa for the 37 lucky Lions selected this week. We speak to one man who has been through it all before - twice, the thrill of selection is no way diminished for Simon Shaw. Also on the programme, we witness the next crop of rising stars at the European Under 18 championships in France and debate the future for Rugby in Asia
65. Total Rugby - Episode 18 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.56Mb) Description: We are in Lâ€™Aquila, Italy, where the rugby spirit is shining through in the aftermath of the devastation caused by the recent earthquake. We profile Leeds coach Neil Back, trace the revival of a French institution - Racing Club in Paris - and meet Wallaby prop and qualified architect, Al Baxter
66. Total Rugby - Episode 19 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.11Mb) Description: Its a breeding ground for the stars of tomorrow - we bring you the action from the IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Kenya and hear how the tournament is being used to develop the game in that region. Two stars from the past look back on their careers - free spirited Frenchman Denis Charvet and All Black great John Kirwan and we are in Wales to meet Leicester coach Richard Cockerill ahead of their Heineken Cup semi-final with Cardiff
67. Total Rugby - Episode 20 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.71Mb) Description: This week we move a step closer to discovering where the Rugby World Cups of 2015 and 2019 will be played as England, Italy, Japan and South Africa make their presentations to the International Rugby Board. War and peace â€“ how rugby is helping the healing process in Bosnia. Its back to class for the latest edition of Paddy Oâ€™Briens â€˜Law Schoolâ€™ and we look ahead to the Lions tour of South Africa, with the pride of 1997...
68. Total Rugby - Episode 21 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.45Mb) Description: This week, Justin Marshall joins former teammate, Dan Carter for a taste of the high life in France, we are at Twickenham for the Guinness Premiership Final, visit Nairobi to find out more about the success of Kenyas Sevens team and we look back on the decisive moments of the last Lions tour to South Africa.
69. Total Rugby - Episode 22 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.55Mb) Description: There is no place like home â€“ we chart the rise of local lad Sam Vesty as English champions Leicester go for European glory. South Africa are also on the glory trail over the final two stages of the IRB Sevens World Series at Twickenham and Murrayfield. Heâ€™s endured some dark days recently but Pierre Spies, one of the most gifted and exciting players in the world, is ready for a return to Springbok colours. And Leigh Halfpenny reflects on an unforgettable 12 months which began at the Junior World Championships and ended with selection for the British Lions..
70. Total Rugby - Episode 23 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.80Mb) Description: This week we salute South Africa, IRB Sevens World Series champions. Two games played, we find out how the Lions are acclimatising to life in South Africa. We tell the comeback story of Kiwi youngster, Robert Fruean and we look back over the career of former springbok captain and World Cup winner Joost van der Westhuizen
71. Total Rugby - Episode 24 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.80Mb) Description: This week we hear from Paul OÃ¢Connell, Brian OÃ¢Driscoll and Warren Gatland after the Lions 39-3 win against the Sharks in Durban and investigate the proud Lions tradition stretching back to 1891, when the first British side toured South Africa. Also on the programme we bring you the latest from the IRB Junior World Championship and meet former Toulouse and France wing Emile N'Tamack.
72. Total Rugby - Episode 25 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.78Mb) Description: The phoney war is over. Now it is the real thing, as South Africa and the Lions draw the battle lines for the Test series. We look back on the 1997 tour and hear some home truths from former Springbok, Mark Andrews. We look ahead to the final of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship, in Japan, and Rugby meets Aussie Rules in Western Australiaâ€¦
73. Total Rugby - Episode 26 - Series 5 http://www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 23.39Mb) Description: The moment of truth for the Lions as they fail to face up to the World Champions South Africa in the First Test. A former Lion, Jason Robinson, dispenses words of wisdom to the next generation of South African stars and we hail New Zealand, winners of the IRB Toshiba Junior World Championship in Japan.
74. Total Rugby - Episode 27 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.03Mb) Description: This week its a Lions special with reaction from John Smit, Paul O'Connell and Ian McGeechan. Also on the programme England and Japan both took giant steps towards hosting a Rugby World Cup tournament this week We talk to IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller.
75. Total Rugby - Episode 28 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.17Mb) Description: This week as the Lions sought to salvage pride against the Springboks we have highlights, and reaction from both sides at the end of a thrilling Series in South Africa. Also on the programme we talk to US Eagles fly half Mike Hercus, Canadian legend Al Charron, plus Scotland coach Andy Robinson and his predecessor Frank Hadden.
76. Total Rugby - Episode 29 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.54Mb) Description: This week at the end of a Lions tour that had everything, we speak exclusively with Tour Manager Gerald Davies. Also on the programme - Canada beat the USA to book their place at the Rugby World Cup and former Wallaby and two-time World Cup winner, Tim Horan joins us to preview the Tri Nations.
77. Total Rugby - Episode 30 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.08Mb) Description: This week the Tri Nations is back with the Bledisloe Cup between Australia and New Zealand. We have commentary highlights and reaction from Richie McCaw, Stirling Mortlock and George Smith, who played in his 100th test. Also on the programme we hear from former All Black captain Anton Oliver and travel to the Big Apple for the Mayors Cup.
78. Total Rugby - Episode 31 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.97Mb) Description: Rugby World Cup Special: England and Japan are revealed as host countries for the Rugby World Cups in 2015 and 2019 - we have reaction from both camps and from the tournament organisers. Also on the programme: Tri Nations highlights and reaction from John Smit and Richie McCaw and we catch up with Springbok Chiliboy Ralepelle and flying Dutchman Bart Viguurs.
79. Total Rugby - Episode 32 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.91Mb) Description: As the Springboks confirm their status as the worldâ€™s best side, we hear from their captain John Smit as he reaches a very special landmark. Also on the show, former All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick gives a frank assessment of the current side who struggling for form in the Tri Nations, we hear how rugby is tackling the catastrophic social problems in Swaziland, we go in search of an adrenalin rush at the Pamplona Sevens â€“ where they run with the ball, and with the bulls and discover how India coach Norman Laker is prescribing a unique diet in a bid to build up his players ahead of next yearâ€™s Commonwealth Games
80. Total Rugby - Episode 33 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.16Mb) Description: Rugby takes a major step closer to returning to the Olympic fold as the IOC executive recommend its adoption for the 2016 Games. We talk to Fourie du Preez the worldâ€™s number one scrum half, as the Springboks take control of the Tri Nations series. We follow a Ugandan prop all the way to school, in New Zealand and its the ultimate poacher turned gamekeeper story â€“ the inmates of a prison in Fiji being trained as referees
81. Total Rugby - Episode 34 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.56Mb) Description: The Tri Nations story so far - Jake White takes an analytical look at all three teams. Breaking down barriers.. We meet a side who have overcome significant cultural and political hurdles just to play the game, we hear from England captain Catherine Spencer one year out from contesting a womens Rugby World Cup on home soil and France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy gives us a taste of rugby, Basque styleâ€¦
82. Total Rugby - Episode 35 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.54Mb) Description: A memorable match in Sydney as Australia and New Zealand battled for the Bledisloe Cup and for a foothold on the Tri Nations. What a load of rubbish! We go bin-clearing in Swansea with former All Black, Jerry Collins. We find out why Kenyan Rugby is so excited about the future and what makes the perfect pitch? We get the inside line from one of the worlds experts...
83. Total Rugby - Episode 36 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.12Mb) Description: This week we meet the Springboks latest back row sensation, Heinrich Brussouw. Denis Hickie looks forward to a fresh season of challenges with club and country, we get an accurate form guide to next years Womens World Cup at the Nations Cup in Canada and we meet former Welsh international Chris Horsman, who has swapped his playing boots for the referees whistle
84. Total Rugby - Episode 37 - Series 5 www.europeantour.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.55Mb) Description: On 13 August, Rugby Sevens was recommended along with Golf by the IOC Executive Board to be voted on in October for admission into the 2016 Olympic Games. Can Rugby Sevens now achieve the ultimate in sport, and join the Olympic family? To discuss the possibility, we are joined this week by IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller, Ben Ryan the England Sevens coach, and Duncan McKay from the online Olympic publication, Inside the Games. We will also hear the views of current World Sevens player of the Year Ollie Phillips, Ugandas ladies captain Helen Buteme and USA Sevens coach Al Caravelli.
85. Total Rugby - Episode 38 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.50Mb) Description: This week South Africa prove why they are the number one team in the world. In a momentous week for his country, we hear from Agustin Pichot, as Argentina take a major step towards their goal of competing in the Tri Nations. We revisit L'Aquila in Italy as the IRB recognises the heroic efforts of local rugby team following the devastation caused by the earthquake six months ago and as Cardiff bid a fond farewell to the Arms Park, we take a trip down memory lane with Tom Shanklinâ€¦
86. Total Rugby - Episode 39 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.71Mb) Description: This week we hear from the Wallabies missing link â€“ injured test captain Stirling Mortlock. From the boots to the blades, we go dancing on ice with former England scrum-half Kyran Bracken, we are on call with Dr Jamie Roberts, the Lions Player of the Series in South Africa and compare the fun and frustrations of life in the middle with international referee Alan Lewis and test cricket umpire Ian Gould.
87. Total Rugby - Episode 40 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.40Mb) Description: With just a week to go until the IOCs decision on rugbys inclusion in the Olympics, we reflect on the history of the Sevens game, from humble beginnings in the Scottish borders to world wide acceptance and appeal. Ahead of the Olympic vote in Copenhagen, IRB Chief Executive Mike Miller spells out the importance of the decision and in the year when the Wallaroos made history by becoming the inaugural womens world champions, we meet their newest recruit, Kristy Giteau.
88. Total Rugby - Episode 41 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 15.63Mb) Description: This week, rugby readies itself for what would be one of the biggest decisions in its history. As Sevens waits to hear its Olympic fate in Copenhagen, we join Agustin Pichot and Jonah Lomu and on the campaign trail in the Danish capital and we bring our history of the game up to date, from the global development of womenâ€™s sevens to the World Cup in Dubai.
89. Total Rugby - Episode 42 - Series 5 www.europeantour.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.95Mb) Description: Rugby returns to the Olympic fold. We report from Copenhagen on a historic decision for the game and we find out how the IOC decision might impact on the smaller countries. We also visit Rio - host city for the 2016 Games. We are back at Law School, with IRB referee manager Paddy Oâ€™Brien, who is not pulling his punches and we catch up with one of Englands longest serving players, turned coach - Mike Catt
90. Total Rugby - Episode 43 - Series 5 www.europeantour.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.73Mb) Description: This week as Rugby Sevens goes to Las Vegas for the fourth leg of the IRB World Series, we speak to the Mayor of the party capital of the world. Also on the programme, Toulouse flyer, Maxime Medard, Jake White, looks ahead to a bright future for the game and we meet Canadian Barbara Mervin, a fashion designer who is adding chic and glamour to the womens game.
91. Total Rugby - Episode 44 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.84Mb) Description: This week we join a unique gathering of legendary names at Rugby School, we travel to Bergen as Norway and Denmark do battle in the â€˜Clash of the vikingsâ€™, meet a matador in sharks clothing â€“ the only Spaniard to have lifted the Guinness Premiership title, and discover how rugby is changing the lives of some of Argentinas most hardened criminalsâ€¦
92. Total Rugby - Episode 45 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.83Mb) Description: The Lions pride in South Africa - the highlight of the rugby year. We reflect on the tour, and on the Lions future, with Ian McGeechan. As Twickenham celebrates its centenary, we recall the greatest moments on "Billy Williams Cabbage Patch" and reveal the grounds Top 5 tries. We meet brothers, Francis and Will Genia - one an international for Papua New Guinea, the other on tour with the Wallabies - and look ahead to the packed Autumn international schedule in the company of All Black great, Sean Fitzpatrickâ€¦
93. Total Rugby - Episode 46 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.20Mb) Description: Rugby goes to Hollywood. We speak with Springbok World Cup winning captain Francois Pienaar as a new film is released chronicling the life changing events of 1995. We hear from the man voted the Springbok player of the 20th century - the great Frik du Preez. We also meet Englands renaissance man Jonny Wilkinson as he makes his international return at Twickenham and master code breaker Shaun Edwards looks forward to getting his Welsh Lions back in the winning habit
94. Total Rugby - Episode 47 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.95Mb) Description: He was the most glamorous and charismatic player of his generation and a colossus in the business world â€“ we meet the Irish bean baron Sir Anthony Oâ€™Reilly and weâ€™re on the comeback trail with another global superstar â€“ Jonah Lomu. We round up the latest in qualifying as four more sides vie to compete at the 2011 Rugby World Cup and sample France's multicultural scene in Brive, where 12 different nationalities come together under one club flag...
95. Total Rugby - Episode 48 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 16.52Mb) Description: The pride of the North â€“ Scotland enjoy a historic 80 minutes at Murrayfield. Nick Mallett reveals the challenges and charms of coaching Italy. Life after Gus Pichot.. We meet new Puma captain Juan Martin Fernandez Lobbe and we visit the playground of the rich in Florida as Eddie Oâ€™Sullivans US Eagles attempt to qualify for the World Cup
96. Total Rugby - Episode 49 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 20.54Mb) Description: The international year ends with a flourish, we hear from Richie McCaw, Declan Kidney and John Smit as the IRB awards for 2009 are announced. We are in the desert, as the new IRB Sevens World Series kicks off in Dubai and Sean Fitzpatrick and friends look back on the highlights of a year in which rugby rejoined the Olympic foldâ€¦
97. Total Rugby - Episode 50 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.54Mb) Description: This week, Dubai delivers a superb start to the Rugby Sevens season, we hear how Nigerian rugby is aiming for the top and another country with grand ambitions, we speak to USA Chief Executive, Nigel Melvilleâ€¦
98. Total Rugby - Episode 51 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.13Mb) Description: Back to their best - New Zealand follow up their win in Dubai, with another impressive display at the George Sevens. In his final Law School of the year, IRB Referee manager Paddy OBrien is not pulling any punches. Japan coach John Kirwan reflects on a momentous announcement for Asian rugby and Gerald Davies looks back on a tour that restored the image and the profile of the Lionsâ€¦
99. Total Rugby - Episode 1 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.03Mb) Description: The 9th of October 2009 â€“ it will go down as one of the most important dates in rugby history. In the last of three special programmes we reflect on the IOCs momentous decision to include rugby in the 2016 Olympics. Also - as rugby and film-making combined in Hollywood, Francois Pienaar retells one of the games most enduring stories and Jonah Lomu recalls the chilling moment when he was forced to confront a career ending illnessâ€¦
100. Total Rugby - Episode 52 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.91Mb) Description: In the first of three special programmes we look back on the highlights of 2009. A year always likely to be dominated by one very special tour as the Lions visited South Africa. Also - In a momentous year for Sevens, there was a World Cup in Dubai, and a landmark decision for the game â€“ would Rugby become an Olympic sport. All that plus in the RBS Six Nations, Ireland rolled back the years to win the Grand Slam
101. Total Rugby - Episode 53 - Series 5 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.09Mb) Description: In the second of three programmes looking back on the best of 2009, we relive the highlights of the Lions tour to South Africa. Weâ€™re with the stars of tomorrow at the IRB Junior World Championship in Japan and recall the moment when rugby took another giant step to becoming a truly global sport as Japan was named Rugby World Cup hosts for 2019
102. Total Rugby - Episode 2 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 17.75Mb) Description: At the start of the new decade we get the view from the top in an exclusive interview with IRB CEO Mike Miller. Also on the programme Scotland legend Gavin Hastings on his passion for Sevens the very latest on RWC 2011 and we talk to South Africa's sevens captain Paul Delport about his road to recovery after serious illness.
103. Total Rugby - Episode 3 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.23Mb) Description: This week Sean Fitzpatrick joins us to discuss the inevitable pressure on the hosts of RWC 2011 as well as his legendary playing career. Also on the programme: A tribute to the Voice of Rugby - Bill McLaren and as players get bigger and stronger - is the game getting too physical? Dr James Robson joins us.
104. Total Rugby - Episode 4 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.69Mb) Description: On Total Rugby this week, we continue our look at the state of the game, and we are joined by some very distinguished names just a week out form the start of the Six Nations Championship - from England Jeremy Guscott, from Wales Gareth Edwards, Gavin Hastings from Scotland, Carlo Chechinatto from Italy and representing France and the Southern Hemisphere Simon Mannix. In the studio is the former Irish full back Conor O'Shea and Paul Morgan the Editor of Rugby World.
105. Total Rugby - Episode 5 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.20Mb) Description: we build-up to the showpiece event in the Northern Hemisphere, the RBS Six Nations. Can Ireland double up? We hear from former captain Keith Wood, plus with the Womens World Cup looming, we hear from England captain Catherine Spencer as her side looks put down a marker with their own Six Nations defence and as a new Olympic decade of Sevens kicks off, weâ€™re in Wellington at next round of the World Series
106. Total Rugby - Episode 6 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.86Mb) Description: This week Total Rugby is in Las Vegas - the entertainment capital of the world and now host to the IRB Sevens World Series. Seb Lauzier is joined by TV commentator Nigel Starmer-Smith and former US international Dan Lyle in the build-up to the newest event in the series circuit. We also look back on the first weekend of the RBS Six Nations - visit the red carpet at the premier of Clint Eastwoodâ€™s film â€˜Invictusâ€™ and join Lawrence Dallaglio as he prepares for a very special trip.
107. Total Rugby - Episode 7 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.40Mb) Description: It was one of the most extraordinary games in RBS Six Nations history â€“ we look back on Wales V Scotland with coaches Warren Gatland and Andy Robinson. Theres also reaction to the other games from Vincent Clerc, Brian Oâ€™Driscoll, Martin Johnson and Nick Mallett. Also on the programme: We report from the IRB World Sevens Series in Las Vegas, visit Lisbon for the European Nations Cup and catch up with former Ireland coach Eddie Oâ€™Sullivan whoâ€™s now head coach of the US National team.
108. Total Rugby - Episode 8 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.41Mb) Description: This week on total Rugby All Black Nick Evans leads a debate on the first two weeks of the Six Nations. We join former England hooker Brian Moore as he makes his refereeing debut. Weâ€™re in Buenos Aires with the â€˜Pampasâ€™ Argentinaâ€™s new professional team and join Guyana as they make their debut on the international sevens stageâ€¦
109. Total Rugby - Episode 9 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.12Mb) Description: This week the RBS 6 Nations continues. England still harboured hopes of a Grand Slam whilst Ireland were looking to bounce back from defeat against France. We hear from Martin Johnson and Declan Kidney. Also on the programme - two brothers who are performing gladiatorial feats for the Azzuri, Mirco and Mauro Bergamasco, rugby in Georgia and Russia and a ground-breaking project involving the homeless playing rugby in England.
110. Total Rugby - Episide 10 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 18.79Mb) Description: Three up with two to play - and both on home soil. We discuss whether anyone can beat France to the Six Nations title, plus â€“ a Mid life change â€“ We speak to Walesâ€™ most capped player Gareth Thomas as he prepares for a new challenge, in Rugby Leagueâ€¦and hear from another giant of the game now coaching Greece â€“ Olivier Magne.
111. Total Rugby - Episode 11 - Series 6 www.irb.com download (audio/mpeg, 19.54Mb) Description: This week, Total Rugby Radio comes from the Adelaide Oval, a famous home of cricket and for this weekend, the Australian leg of the IRB Sevens World Series. Weâ€™ll also look back on the penultimate round of the Six Nations and Jamie Roberts pays a very special tribute to test centurion, Brian Oâ€™Driscoll