Rugby Unity

England v Canada – the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final is here. England have won 62 of their last 63 Tests and arrive at Twickenham as overwhelming favourites. But Canada’s fearless run, capped by a stunning semifinal demolition of New Zealand has made them a team to watch and a team to fear. In this episode, David Pembroke and Wallaroo Bella McKenzie take your inside the World Cup Final. From tacti...

The Bledisloe Cup is back —the Wallabies face the All Blacks at Eden Park. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie break down the key selections: Jake Gordon returns, Nick White retires, Bobby Valetini is out, while the All Blacks welcome back Cam Roigard, Caleb Clarke and Cody Taylor. Can Australia end the hoodoo? But that’s only part of the program. From Fiji’s Pacific Nations Cup triumph to Canada’s i...

The stage is set for another massive weekend in world rugby. In Bristol, England, New Zealand, Canada and France battle for a place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final — while Eddie Jones’ Japan take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup Final in Salt Lake City. David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie for a deep dive into the tactics, pressures, and off-field distractions that shap...

Ever wondered what it takes to stage a World Cup — from sold-out stadiums to making athletes global stars? Behind the record crowds, the roaring fans, and the dramatic matches lies years of bold vision and fearless decisions. Today, host David Pembroke speaks with Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup, about how England 2025 became a once-in-a-generation moment for rugby —...

The Women’s Rugby World Cup has reached the semifinals — and Rugby Unity is on the pulse. Host David Pembroke is joined by Bella McKenzie to break down all the action: from England’s set-piece dominance and Ireland’s heartbreak, to South Africa pushing New Zealand and Canada powering past the Wallaroos. With record-breaking crowds, global TV audiences, and unforgettable performances, the tournamen...

The Rugby Championship is reaching boiling point. South Africa just handed New Zealand a record defeat in Auckland, Argentina stunned the Wallabies in Sydney, and Eddie Jones’s Japan now face Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final. David Pembroke is joined once again by legendary coaches Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to dissect the biggest matches, tactical turning points, and off-field stories sha...

What happens when opportunity calls — and you don’t answer? In this special episode of Rugby Unity, host David Pembroke is joined by Pete Murray — one of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters — who opens up about his rugby roots and how an untimely injury led him towards a career in music. From schoolboy rugby alongside Tim Horan and Jason Little to a fateful moment with Bob Dwyer, Pete reve...

The Rugby Championship is alive with drama. The Wallabies return to Sydney to face Argentina in front of a sold-out Allianz crowd, while the Springboks and All Blacks lock horns again in Wellington for the Freedom Cup. David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie for a no-nonsense look at selections, tactics, refereeing, and the future of the game. From the Wallabies’ resurgence to qu...

The Women’s Rugby World Cup quarterfinals have arrived — and the Wallaroos are preparing for their biggest challenge yet against Canada. David Pembroke is joined by Bella McKenzie to review Australia’s brave performance against England, analyse the key tactical battles, and preview the quarterfinals across the tournament. From England’s nervy first half to the Black Ferns’ dominance and France’s r...

The Wallaroos are through to the quarterfinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup — but the challenge only gets bigger. After pushing England harder than most, can Australia go one step further against Canada and keep their dream alive? In this special edition of Rugby Unity, Bella McKenzie is joined by her teammate and co-captain Emily Chancellor live from the UK. Together, they reflect on the highs...

The Rugby Championship weekend had it all — high drama at Eden Park, a last-minute Wallabies win in Townsville, and the future of scrums and player contracts under the microscope. Co-hosts Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie and David Pembroke dissect New Zealand’s 24–17 victory over South Africa and Australia’s thrilling fightback against Argentina. From set-piece struggles to new Wallaby stars, the coach...

The stage is set for one of rugby’s great rivalries. The All Blacks face the Springboks at Eden Park, while the Wallabies battle Argentina in the Townsville heat — and Rugby Unity has it all covered. David Pembroke, Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie return with an unfiltered take on selections, tactics, and the pressure facing coaches in this Rugby Championship blockbuster. From referee controversies...

The Women’s Rugby World Cup is reaching fever pitch — and the stakes couldn’t be higher. David Pembroke and Wallaroos star Bella McKenzie look back on a thrilling week that saw the Wallaroos draw 31–all with the USA, South Africa notch their first-ever win over a top-10 side, and England continue to set the standard as tournament favourites. Now, with everything on the line against the Red Roses,...

Can the Wallaroos pull off the biggest upset of the Rugby World Cup? This weekend, Australia takes on world number one England in a do-or-die clash at the Rugby World Cup — and co-captain Emily Chancellor joins host Bella McKenzie to take us inside the build-up. Emily also reflects on the 31–31 draw with the USA — what went right, what went wrong, and the lessons learned heading into this weekend....

Rugby is at a crossroads — from global tournaments to local clubs, the game is showing how tradition and innovation can shape its future. In this episode, David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to explore the Women’s Rugby World Cup, where England’s dominance and packed stadiums are setting new benchmarks for the sport. They also unpack Japan’s emphatic win over Canada in the Pa...

With the Rugby Championship on pause, the Women’s Rugby World Cup in full swing, and the Pacific Nations Cup heating up, former Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie joins David Pembroke to look ahead. Ewen shares how coaches use a break to reset — from data-driven game plans to managing fatigue and squad changes. He reflects on working with Eddie Jones, Rod Macqueen, and Bob Dwyer, and explains what it r...

The global game is heating up. On this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke sits down with Japan head coach Eddie Jones as he prepares his young squad for a crucial test against Canada. With one eye on the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Eddie reveals the challenges of coaching an inexperienced team and the lessons he’s carrying into the future. From Sendai to Suva to Eden Park, no stone is left unturned:...

The Wallaroos are making history at the Women’s Rugby World Cup — and we’ve got a front-row seat. In this Rugby Unity special, Bella McKenzie sits down with co-captain Emily Chancellor live from England. Fresh off a record win over Samoa , Emily lifts the lid on what it felt like to be part of the Wallaroos’ biggest World Cup victory, the emotion of playing in front of partisan crowds, and how the...

England dominant, the Wallaroos spank Samoa while the USA are circling. The sun is shining, the stands are full, and the first round was sensational. The Women’s Rugby World Cup is up and running in England and Rugby Unity host David Pembroke and Wallaroos fly-half Bella McKenzie are on hand in this episode to take you inside the biggest stories of the opening weekend. The USA made the favourites...

Argentina finally toppled the All Blacks on home soil. In Buenos Aires, Los Pumas’ width, flair and relentless ball-carrying back row delivered a famous 29–23 victory, while New Zealand were left to rue yellow cards and missed chances. In Cape Town, the Wallabies showed grit and growth once again under Joe Schmidt, pushing South Africa close in boggy conditions and proving their newfound consisten...

The Wallabies stunned the world in Johannesburg. Now they march into Cape Town with confidence, facing a Springbok side swinging the axe after a shock defeat. In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to unpack the clash everyone’s talking about. They reveal why Rassie Erasmus named his team a week early, how Joe Schmidt has injected belief into the...

The whistle’s about to blow. Six weeks. Sixteen nations. Packed stadiums, global attention and history on the line. The 10th Women’s Rugby World Cup in England is here — and it promises to change the game forever. In this brand-new special series, David Pembroke is joined by Wallaroos fly-half Bella McKenzie to break down all the action. From Bella’s personal story of heartbreak and resilience to...

With 20 minutes played in the first test of the Rugby Championship, Wallaby fans headed to bed fearing the worst. But not this time. The Wallabies held their ground and piled on 33 unanswered second half points to humble the World Champion Springboks at Ellis Park. The Wallabies’ revealed their character again showing unity, strength and resilience. They are fast proving they are a team that will...

Two massive clashes. Four powerhouse teams. The Rugby Championship 2025 explodes into action with Wallabies v Springboks at Ellis Park and All Blacks v Argentina in Córdoba. David Pembroke, Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones bring sharp analysis, bold predictions and behind-the-scenes insight ahead of Round 1. This week, your co-hosts cover: James O’Connor’s shock recall at fly-half — and what it means...

They’ve named their team early. They’re brimming with confidence. And they’ve got Rassie Erasmus pulling the strings. Host David Pembroke is joined by former Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie to remember his earliest experiences in South Africa before breaking down the South Africa team selection and what it means for the Wallabies’ chances at altitude. Ewen takes us inside the Springboks’ mindset from...