RuggaMatrix – Show 064 – 6 Nations State of Play
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France is in the box seat for 6 Nations glory but we talk about what happens if the French choke and the door opens again for the others. It could be a mad dash for the title.
Les Kiss takes us through that epic win by Ireland over England at Twickenham.
We look at the Magners League and touch on the Guinness Premiership.
The Super 14 is up to round 4 and we look at the progress of the Bulls and Waratahs plus we discuss the troubles the Sharks are going through.
Our In-Depth Analysis this week looks at Two Referees.
Boy did this cause some drama. Mark Cashman’s never been so animated when Djuro suggested that two referees could help our men in the middle cope with the increasing workload at the breakdown.
You don’t have to agree but at least we can talk about it.
RuggaMatrix – Show 063 – Culture Shock
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Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is our special guest on RuggaMatrix 063 – Culture Shock.
We continue to debate the new law interpretations at the breakdown and we once again go in-depth on the subject.
Our expert panel includes Robbie and Sydney Morning Herald Chief Rugby Correspondent Greg Growden.
Les Kiss fires back from a Northern point of view as Robbie Deans makes the argument for change.
It’s another great discussion and we guarantee that you won’t agree with at least someone but that’s what it’s all about.
Of course 6 Nations with Southern Hemisphere referees involved this weekend could make things really interesting with the competition on a knife’s edge.
So from 6 Nations to Super Rugby – we have it covered on Show 063 – Culture Shock.
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 028 – The Maul is Back
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RuggaMatrix celebrates episode 028 by moving to the world’s best rugby news site – heavensgame.
From now on you’ll find us at heavengame.com/ruggamatrix as we continue to enhance the show and the community around it. This week we take a look inside the Italian camp ahead of their clash with the Wallabies in Canberra. Australian born fullback Luke McLean tells us that the Italians should not be dismissed as a threat this weekend.
The panel checks in with the Lions tour and discusses whether the tourists are saving something special for the first Test.
The shot above shows Shane Geraghty who was on for four minutes tackling Luke McLean while in the air. Geraghty was sin binned for the offence – England v Italy – RBS Six Nations – Twickenham Stadium- 07/02/09.
The All Blacks have named a team that hasn’t impressed the critics and we ask Ewen McKenzie if the French can produce an upset like they did in 1994 in their series in New Zealand.
McKenzie looks back at the Top 14 Final and goes through the Heineken Cup draw for next season.
Bruce McLane chimes in again from New York City as Les Kiss prepares for a the Churchill Cup in Colorado. Kiss will be back on deck next week.
Our in-depth analysis this week covers the MAUL and what can we expect from teams now that it can’t pull it down. So joins with us in celebrating our transfer to heavensgame – RuggaMatrix Episode 028 – Mauling is back.
