The Rugby Wrap
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
A podcast about all things Western Force and the game we love.
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast about all things Western Force and the game we love.
Language:
English
Episodes
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 11 The Summary Edition.
5/1/2024
This was the best podcast in our five year history. Witty, fast paced, intelligent analysis, informed opinion. Except I forgot to hit 'record' at the start. So here's a one man summary.
Duration:00:08:00
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 10 with everyone that we expected.
4/24/2024
We review and preview Super Rugby and answer the question: Should the Wallabies play the All Blacks on Anzac Day. Plus some interesting stats about the number of players progressing from the Under 20s to the Wallabies.
Duration:00:47:39
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 9 with Jeremy Paul and Western Force SuperW coach Dylan Parsons.
4/17/2024
A Rugby Wrap 'two for one special'. We chat with Wallaby great Jeremy Paul to hear his thoughts on Australian rugby and preview the Western Force SuperW semi final with coach Dylan Parsons. You might need to take the long route to work for this one.
Duration:01:16:10
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 8
4/10/2024
We had to record this one early so speculated about Drua suspensions and missed the dropping of Marky Mark, but we did cover Kurtley's signing with the Force. Plus the usual carry on.
Duration:00:55:34
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 7 without Heath Tessmann
4/3/2024
We channel the great Cameron Shepherd as we review and preview the Super Rugby competition, and Mitch Hardy puts on his conspiracy theory hat to announce the new Waratahs coach.
Duration:00:52:07
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 6 with Geoff Stooke AM
3/27/2024
Former RA board member Geoff Stooke discusses the recently released 'Supporters of Australian Rugby Reform' paper. Plenty of points to digest. Plus we wrap up Round 5 of Super Rugby.
Duration:01:07:25
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 5
3/20/2024
This week, we do what no sane person would do - we re-live the Force's game against Moana Pasifika. It was too distressing for Heath Tessmann to even consider, so he stayed away.
Duration:00:39:03
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 4 Western Force Wallaroo Michaela Leonard
3/13/2024
With the Super W starting this week, we catch up with Western Force Wallaroo Michaela Leonard to chat about the women's program at the Force, why it's attracting players from all over the world, and who the smokey is to win the comp. Plus the Mail Bag and Heath Tessmann.
Duration:01:07:40
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 3 Western Force CEO Niamh O'Connor
3/6/2024
Odd that Heath Tessmann can't make his own podcast but the CEO of the Western Force can get there early. Great to hear Niamh O'Connor's thoughts about the Force, where things are at, and what needs to be done to restore people's love of rugby.
Duration:01:03:53
Rugby Wrap S5 Ep 2 Nick Stiles
2/28/2024
Great to catch up with Melbourne Rebels GM and former Wallaby, Nick Stiles, to talk a bit of rugby. Plus a review of Super Rugby Round 1 with special guest, Heath Tessmann.
Duration:01:07:00
S5 Ep 1 Simon Cron
2/21/2024
We kick off season 5 with Western Force coach Simon Cron; an absent Heath Tessmann; and a new sponsor in leapstrategies.com.au Simon speaks about the Force's strengths and weaknesses, how he'll judge the season, and some of the positives in the West.
Duration:01:01:49
Rugby Wrap Summer Edition with Bella Nasser
1/30/2024
In this first and final episode of our Summer Edition series, we catch up with Aussie 7s star, Isabella Nasser, to get her thoughts on the Perth Sevens and what's in store in the lead up to Paris. Season 5 of the Rugby Wrap winter edition with MItch Hardy, Heath Tessmann and a brand new sponsor, launches Thursday February 22.
Duration:00:19:50
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 25 The Final Wrap Up
11/1/2023
In the final episode for 2023, we record early to review the RWC, chat about Eddie and ask 'where to from here?' Wallaby #735 Mitch Hardy proposes a very interesting way to choose the next coach and we give the mail bag one last run.
Duration:00:53:14
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 24 The French Edition
10/4/2023
We put down the Aperol Spritz and Baguettes just long enough to share our thoughts on the World Cup, the Wallabies and the potential winners. Recorded live in Bordeaux.
Duration:00:38:30
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 23 with Michaela Leonard
8/30/2023
This week, Wallaroo Michaela Leondard expands on the recent social media post highlighting the inequality between Australia's senior men's and women's teams, plus we look at the RWC warm up matches and the club Grand Finals. Plenty to get your teeth into.
Duration:01:00:48
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 22 with Daniel Herbert
8/16/2023
A very honest chat with Daniel Herbert, wallaby #715 and RA board member. Hear his views on why the current system is broken, the need for centralisation, and his thoughts on the infamous third tier. Plus Mitch questions the timing of the Australia A game v Portugal. A bumper episode.
Duration:01:07:51
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 21 Bledisloe edition
8/2/2023
It seems everyone has an opinion on the Wallabies. We're no different. Plenty of good stuff and plenty of questions as well.
Duration:00:49:10
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 20 with John Welborn
7/12/2023
A new competition structure for rugby in Perth has been proposed. Rugby WA President John Welborn explains. (Apologies for the poor sound. You think we'd have it right after more than 100 episodes, but sometimes it just doesn't happen.)
Duration:00:44:15
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 19 with Heath Tessmann
6/28/2023
A quick review of the Super Rugby Pacific final and a look at the Wallabies squad. Plus the airing of some gripes. Really, it's bit of everything except Mitch Hardy.
Duration:00:39:21
Rugby Wrap S4 Ep 18 Dean McKee
6/21/2023
If you sometimes forget the true meaning of 'grassroots', have a listen to Dean McKee from Wests-Scarborough RUFC. A great man who loves club rugby.
Duration:00:45:58