Talking About A Carpool

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Talking About a Carpool takes you inside the real rugby journey. From schoolyard dreams to the professional stage, we unpack what it’s like to chase a contract overseas. Hear stories, lessons, and insights on pathways through Europe’s top competitions — Top 14, ProD2, Premiership, Championship, URC, and the European Cups. Whether you’re a young player, parent, or fan, this podcast helps you understand the opportunities, challenges, and choices behind pursuing rugby abroad — told with honesty, experience, and a carpool vibe.

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Talking About A Carpool - Episode 6: Mindset & Discipline, The Real Game Changer 28.10.2025 1:28:45

In this week’s episode of "Talking About A Carpool," hosts Ofa and Semisi dive deep into the essential qualities that separate good players from great ones: mindset and discipline. Broadcasting from Sydney and Auckland, they kick off with a lively recap of the latest European rugby results, sharing insights and stories from their own professional journeys. But the heart of the episode is...

Talking About A Carpool: Episode 5 - Talking to your Coaches! 21.10.2025 1:04:24

In this episode, Join Ofa & Semisi on Talking About ACarpool podcast, they aim to educate players and parents on the European rugbypathways, offering insights into recent games and team standings. Highlightsfrom the weekends results from the Top 14, URC, ProD2, Premiership Rugby andChamp Rugby. The main topic this episode focuses on communication withcoaches, covering the roles and expectation...

Talking About A Carpool: Episode 4 - Chasing Euros or Chasing Legacy? 17.10.2025 1:17:13

Join hosts Ofa Fainga’anuku and Semisi Telefoni—former professional rugby players with a combined 17 years’ experience across Europe—as they break down the real world of European rugby. From the Top 14 and ProD2 in France, to the English Premiership and Championship, to the United Rugby Championship and European Cups, Ofa and Semisi bring you up-to-date results, club news, and the inside scoop on...

Episode 3: Navigating European Rugby - Stories, Agents, and Honest Advice 09.10.2025 1:36:17

Episode 3: Navigating European Rugby – Stories, Agents, and Honest Advice Join hosts Semisi Telefoni and Ofa Fainga’anuku—two former rugby professionals with years of experience across Europe’s top leagues—for another ride on Talking About A Carpool. In this episode, Semisi (from Auckland) and Ofa (from Sydney) break down the latest results from the Top 14, Premiership, Championship, Pro D2, and U...

On Commence! | Episode #2 - European Rugby Unpacked -Results, Competitions, Advice & Top 14 Quiz 03.10.2025 1:41:13

Episode 2: On Commence! | European Rugby Unpacked -Results, Competitions, Advice & Top 14 Quiz This week on Talking About A Carpool, hosts Semisi Telefoni and Ofa Fainga’anuku take you on a four-part journey through the world of European rugby: Segment 1: Latest Tables & Results We kick things off with a rundown of the latest results and league tables from the weekend’s action across Europ...

Who We Are & Why We’re Starting Talking About a Carpool 25.09.2025 57:57

We’re former players who’ve lived the rugby dream from New Zealand and Australia to the stadiums of Europe. We know what it’s like to chase opportunities in the Top 14, Premiership, ProD2, and beyond, and we’ve seen first-hand the highs, the struggles, and the lessons that come with it. We started Talking About a Carpool because young players often see only the highlight reel. No one sits them dow...