RuggaMatrix – Show 053 – Laws and Disorder
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This week we revisit the laws of the game with none other than Eddie Jones, coach of Suntory and former Wallabies, Saracens and Brumbies mentor.
It’s a burning issue at the moment but Eddie forces us to take stock and really examine the game closely to the point where you ask yourself… Should we blame the laws or other factors?
As usual he’s a must listen.
The panel wraps up a massive final week of Autumn Internationals with Les Kiss going into detail about the unofficial North v South decider between Six Nations Champions Ireland and Tri Nations Champions South Africa.
Our In Depth Analysis this week is STICK TO YOUR KNITTING, brought to you by bobdwyerrugby.com. Enter the code ‘ruggamatrix’ when checking out your associate membership for a 20% discount.
This week’s subject is all about sticking to what you know. Too many teams get sucked into playing the game style of their opposition and paying to price.
Today we discuss how teams can avoid falling into the trap of playing someone else’s game.
RuggaMatrix – Show 051 – The North Shall Rise Again
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It was a classic Test at Croke Park between Australia and Ireland and this week Rocky Elsom and Les Kiss look at the match from opposing viewpoints.
The Grand Slam dream is over for the Wallabies and Ireland’s unbeaten run stretches to nine.
Although both camps disagree about who should have won, they both concur that Wycliff Palu’s hit on Rob Kearney was a legitimate tackle.
Ewen McKenzie reviews the other big test matches across Europe including France’s upset win over South Africa which he forecast.
Our In-Depth Analysis this week brought to you by bobdwyerrugby.com is PHYSICALITY.
Inspired by Wycliff Palu’s big hit last weekend, Physicality deals with preparing your players for the impacts and hard slog each week.
Once again it is a masterclass of the highest order by our coaches and a must listen for students and coaches of the game.
RuggaMatrix – Show 050 – Craic…ing Game
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This week we go deep into the Irish bunker to speak at length with Les Kiss ahead of Sunday’s blockbuster at Croke Park against the Grand Slam seeking Wallabies.
All is set for an epic clash between an Australian team boosted by a win over England and the Six Nations champions who are yet to show their stuff this autumn.
We look at England with Les and Ewen McKenzie and see if there are positives to come out of their first up defeat. The return of Jonny Wilkinson is certainly one.
The French take on the world champion Springboks and the All Blacks hit the catwalk in Milan.
Our In-Depth Analysis this week is MOVING ON and as always is brought to you by bobdwyerrugby.com.
What is the process when a player or coach needs to move on? What happens if the retirement doesn’t go smoothly?
Once again our elite panel gives you the answers.
RuggaMatrix – Show 048 – Lost in Translation
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This week we head to Japan for Saturday’s historic Bledisloe Cup clash in Tokyo and catch up with a man of many talents, Wallabies hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau.
Possibly the game’s most lethal tackler Tatafu reveals a quiet side to his personality that includes an appetite for education.
Fluent in Japanese, he’s been a massive hit among the locals.
The match will have serious ramifications for both sides as they prepare for the Autumn Internationals.
The panel goes through top squad lists for the upcoming series and we grill Les Kiss over the omission of Bob Casey. Les also reacts to Scott Johnson’s prediction that Ireland won’t go back to back in 2010.
Ewen McKenzie answers questions about the Stade Francais controversy brewing in the French press.
Our In-Depth Analysis this week brought to you by bobdwyerrugby.com is THE BACK THREE – TO KICK OR TO RUN?
RuggaMatrix – Show 002 – Tis the Season
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Tis the season to be jolly and that’s what we are all about at RuggaMatrix. The full panel is together for the first time just days before Christmas after locating Les Kiss in Dublin.
Topics up for discussion this week include the ongoing competitions of course, the Barbarians to play the Wallabies in Sydney, Pacific Nations Cup, Matt Giteau’s future, Dan Carter in France and a whole lot more.
The panel cast their minds back across the year for their personal highlights.
Our special guest star is former Wallaby and current Bath second rower Justin Harrison.
Justin or ‘Goog’ goes into detail about his near return to the NSW Waratahs before re-signing with Bath. A brilliant speaker with sharp humour to match, Justin’s appearance will make for extremely satisfying holiday listening.
RuggaMatrix will take a few weeks off before retuning on Wednesday, 7 January 2009 for Episode 003.
Your support has been terrific so far. Our first show debuted at number 13 on iTunes so spread the word to friends and rugby fans near and far.
Our next special guest will be former Wallaby World Cup prop, Ben Darwin. Ben is currently coaching in Japan so if you have any questions you’d like the panel to ask him, just drop us a line on admin@ruggamatrix.com with QUESTION in the subject line.
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Merry Christmas and a happy New Year from all of us at RuggaMatrix.
