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Few sports have had a more eventful last 50 years than rugby union. Even fewer involve such a range of different cultures, contrasting characters or diverse geographical settings. With the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and the 200th anniversary of the game’s ‘birth’ on the horizon, Around the World in 80 Minutes sets out to find the game’s most inspiring people and places. Observant, amusing and thought-provoking, the book takes listeners on a global journey to meet key figures from rugby’s ‘golden age’ between 1973 and 2023.

Immerse yourself in the drama and excitement of the Rugby World Cup - including clips from the iconic "World in Union" theme song (by Hayley Westenra) and supporting sound effects from rugby’s greatest stage.

Beyond the Try Line takes listeners deep into the world of rugby — not just the scores and the highlights, but the stories that define the sport. From legendary players and unforgettable matches to cultural clashes, traditions, and the business behind the game, each episode unpacks the drama, emotion, and history of rugby around the world.

A 9-part series on the 1924 New Zealand All Blacks rugby team forever known as “The Invincibles”. This series is both the telling of an epic story – but also the extraction of timeless lessons around shared identity, team culture and leadership. It's about storytelling and learnings – not scrums and lineouts. In each episode I am joined by a guest who both helps navigate the events that unfold and shed light on insights that have contemporary significance.

In seeking advice for his own career transition, Steve Morris reached out to former sports people who had recently retired. However, when he uncovered several stories that had ended in tragedy, he grew concerned for what he would face on his first Monday off work. In the first season of What Happens Next, Steve speaks to former Wallaby Ben Alexander, Olympic Legend Shane Gould, AFL Premiers Easton Wood & Tom Boyd, and Olympic Champion Mack Horton. contact@WHNpod.com.au

Dive deep into the rich history of rugby with "Rugby History Tales," the podcast dedicated to exploring the legends and lore of this beloved sport. From iconic players and historic teams to unforgettable matches and pivotal moments, we bring you fascinating stories from rugby's yesteryears.Join us as we celebrate the giants of the game and the epic clashes that have shaped rugby's heritage. Each episode offers a journey through time, highlighting the achievements and tales of rugby's greatest stars and the legendary teams that left their mark on the sport.Whether you're a lifelong rugby ...

Rest and Recreation is the part of WorkWorkWork.works where we look at work life balance from a very practical perspective identifying and exploring ways in which you can improve your work life balance in a sustainable way. The range of topics we cover will be as varied as life itself. As well as guidance about improving your own work life balance you will practical hints and tips including Reviews of the books, and interviews with the authorsPreviews and reviews of the films, theatre or other culture events Our experiences trying out new leisure activities, hobbies or learn new ...

Join us as we discover some unique, strange and sometimes bizarre facts about players, teams and rules from the history of the wonderful game that we call rugby.

Join host Daniel Barker Gray, author of Broken Time: A Written History of Rugby League 1895-2000 and guests on a journey through over 125 years of the last true working class game’s history.

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