Rugby Unity

On the eve of the Rugby Championship, host David Pembroke is joined by former Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie and coaching veteran Eddie Jones for a broad discussion about the challenges of high performance and on field battles ahead. From the high-speed precision of Formula One pit crews to the brutal grind of Ellis Park, they unpack what “alignment” means in elite sport – and why it’s so hard to ach...

What does it take to coach a team to the brink of a Rugby World Cup final? How do you spot a future Wallaby in club footy? And what happens now that the Giteau Law is gone? In this special ‘You Ask, We Answer’ edition of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke is joined by Ewen McKenzie to tackle your questions. With Eddie off visiting the Haas F1 team in Japan, nothing is off-limits as they dive into the pas...

As the dust settles on the British & Irish Lions Tour, David Pembroke and Ben Alexander unpack what it all meant — for the Wallabies, for Australian rugby, and for the global game. From the financial windfall and unforgettable second Test to missed opportunities and selection regrets, they reflect on what could’ve been and what must come next. They also debate whether the Lions should tour Fra...

After a hard-fought third Test, the Wallabies come away with the win – but is this the start of something bigger or just a brief high? In this episode of Rugby Unity, host David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to unpack the Wallabies’ victory over the British & Irish Lions and explore what it means for the future of Australian rugby. They break down the key performances fro...

With a sold-out series decider looming in Sydney, David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie. They break down the Wallabies’ selection shake-up, tactical tweaks, and the mental battle ahead. The trio question whether Australia’s fitness is holding them back, debate the role of a national playing style, and dive deep into why skill development – particularly at 10 and 12 – could be t...

After an emotional second Test at the MCG, David Pembroke is joined by former Wallaby Ben Alexander to unpack a match full of heart, controversy and missed opportunities. They relive the electrifying moment Tom Wright crossed the line, debate the legality of Jack Morgan’s clean-out, and question where it all went wrong after a dominant opening 30 minutes. With the third Test in Sydney looming, the...

90,000 fans. Five tries to three. One of the great modern Test matches — but the Wallabies came up just short. In this episode, David Pembroke is joined once again by Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones to break down every angle of the second Lions Test in Melbourne. They cover what went right (and what went wrong) for Australia, dissect the Wallabies’ dominant opening 30 minutes, and explain how the ga...

The Lions are rolling into Melbourne for the Second Test — and the Wallabies are fighting to keep the series alive. David Pembroke is joined once again by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie for a fast-paced and honest conversation about everything on (and off) the field. They ask the big questions: Why has rugby struggled in Melbourne, a city that lives and breathes sport? What went wrong with the Rebe...

The Wallabies were humbled in the First test. The Lions looked comfortable. But after the First Nations Pacifika side rattled the tourists in Melbourne, the question is: can Australia learn in time? In this episode of Rugby Unity , host David Pembroke is joined by former Wallaby Ben Alexander and journalist Finn Morton for a post-mortem of the Brisbane test and a look ahead to Saturday’s showdown...

The Wallabies blinked. The Lions pounced. And now, it’s do-or-die at the ‘G. In this latest episode of Rugby Unity , host David Pembroke is joined once again by two of the game’s sharpest minds — former Wallaby coach Ewen McKenzie and former England and Australia head coach Eddie Jones — Together they undertake a tactical breakdown of the first Lions Test and offer a no nonsense preview of the sec...

Can the Wallabies shock the rugby world and beat the British and Irish Lions? Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie think they can. In Rugby Unity’s Lions Test preview, David Pembroke is joined by coaching heavyweights Jones and McKenzie who offer a clear plan for how the for how Australia can ambush the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. It relies on tempo, disruption, taking risks and putting t...

It’s Test Week. At last. The tour has been limping along– but now it’s time for the main event. The first showdown between the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies is here, and Rugby Unity is on the frontlines. Joining host David Pembroke are former Wallaby Ben Alexander and RugbyPass journalist Finn Morton for a midweek deep dive into latest news and views before Saturday’s match. The trio...

What happens when a Brumbies legend takes the top job in World Rugby? In this milestone episode of Rugby Unity , David Pembroke sits down with Dr Brett Robinson , the new Chairman of World Rugby. This isn’t just a catch-up between two mates — it’s a front-row seat to rugby’s future. With no Eddie this week, Pemby goes deep on the off-field playbook: How do we unify a fractured global game? Can rug...

The Lions are building momentum — but can the Wallabies match their fire? In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones unpack the final weekend before the first Test — from refereeing chaos to crowd energy and everything in between. It’s a critical moment for Australian rugby — on the pitch and in the stands. Topics covered: Tactical breakdown of Springboks v Ireland, Fiji v Scot...

The British and Irish Lions rolled through Canberra — and while the rugby hit hard, the atmosphere didn’t. This week on Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones break down what’s working, what’s missing, and what must change. From the Brumbies' brave but outgunned performance to Gibson-Park’s box-kicking masterclass, we analyse the tactics, the test selections, and the talent gaps between north...

The Lions were rattled. The Wallabies got lucky. And the Brumbies are next. After an eventful week of rugby around the world. The Waratahs showed just what it takes to upset the Lions while Rugby Australia put on a masterclass of fan-first engagement in Newcastle. Today Rugby Unity is back with a bumper Lions Tour special. David Pembroke is joined once again by former Wallaby and Brumbies stalwart...

Japan stuns Wales. The Lions underwhelm. The TMO ruins everything. In this episode, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones wrap a huge weekend of rugby from Kitakyushu in Japan to La Plata in Buenos Aires. Eddie unpacks Japan’s first Tier 1 win since 2019 and the leadership masterclass from 37-year-old Michael Leitch. The pair call out the Lions’ lack of cohesion against the Waratahs, highlight standout W...

In this breaking news episode of Rugby Unity, Eddie Jones shares his views on what Owen Farrell’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team means for the series. Owen Farrell was captain when Eddie coached England in it's most successful era. One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity. 📧 Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au  TikTok | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn | X...

The Lions are in town — but where’s the bite? In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones call it how they see it: flat crowds, no fire, and not enough on-field edge. Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones breaks down the Reds’ lacklustre performance, while David doesn’t hold back — from questioning player standards to asking why no one in the media is telling the truth. They get in...

Former Wallaby Ben Alexander joins journalist Finn Morton — who’s travelling with the Lions — for a wide-ranging chat with David Pembroke. They break down the Lions’ win over the Reds, preview the Brumbies’ big opportunity, and spotlight the players stepping up on tour. Ben reflects on how the role of the prop has evolved, while Finn offers a rare glimpse behind the Lions' media curtain and shares...

The Lions are on the prowl. Fresh off their win against the Force, Eddie Jones and David Pembroke break down what the performance really told us—and why depth, cohesion, and power matter more than ever. From Finn Russell’s playmaking and Daly’s resurgence to why the Northern Hemisphere now leads in tactics, set piece, and strategy—this episode dives into the shifting global balance of power in rug...

This week on Rugby Unity, Eddie takes a breather—and for the first time, we welcome a very special guest to the show. Wallaroo and podcaster Emily Chancellor joins David Pembroke for a detailed look at the women’s game and what it’s going to take to grow women’s rugby into the future. With just 59 days to go to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in the UK, Emily gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how t...

This week on Rugby Unity, the R360 saga rolls on – and Eddie Jones and David Pembroke are back in the trenches to make sense of it all. With whispers turning into headlines and LinkedIn posts revealing mystery investors, the questions keep piling up: Who’s driving this? What’s the plan? And why is no one fronting the media? Eddie thinks it might just be the shake-up rugby needs. David isn’t buying...

The biggest shake-up in rugby history—or just a fantasy? In this week’s episode of Rugby Unity , Eddie Jones and David Pembroke go head-to-head over the much-hyped R360 competition. Is it the catalyst rugby needs to force change, or a reckless distraction that threatens everything fans love about the game? David pulls no punches as he calls out what he sees as a media-fuelled fantasy built on fluf...

As the red card debate drags on, Rugby Unity asks a bigger question: what will it take for rugby to modernise? This week, co-hosts Eddie Jones and David Pembroke take aim at the key takeaways from the latest World Rugby meeting—red card reform delays, a new US broadcast deal, and bold talk about putting fans first. But are the right changes actually being made? They call out rugby’s outdated media...