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Ep.30 – South Africa’s Greatest Rivalry relief with Riaan Louw

The Springboks have claimed the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 over the All Blacks, and Riaan Louw joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to beautifully outline the relief that has

Greatest Rivalry Series Post-Mortem: Boks bury All Blacks in Baltimore finale

South Africa have secured the Greatest Rivalry Series with an outstanding win over New Zealand in the 4th Test in Baltimore led them to a 3-1 series win that removes any

Ep.29 – Boks battle bruised Blacks in Baltimore with Jamie Wall

The Greatest Rivalry tour has landed in the USA for this weekend’s fourth and final Test, where a banged-up All Blacks team will be desperate to square the series – and s

Argentina Tour Post-Mortem: Wallabies unbeaten after annoying draw

The Wallabies have gone through a Tour of Argentina undefeated for the first time ever, after they and Los Pumas fought out a 28-28 draw in Mendoza. In a result that wil

Greatest Rivalry Series Post-Mortem: Springboks turn up the power game

South Africa have landed a major blow in the Greatest Rivalry Series after a commanding performance in the 3rd Test led them to a 29-24 win over New Zealand in Soweto. 8

Ep.28 – Wallabies & Pumas both gunning for Mendoza with Marcelo Bosch

The Wallabies have beaten the Pumas in Argentina and will now be desperate to avoid no repeat of the second game record losses that followed in 2024 and 2022. Former Puma

Argentina Tour Post-Mortem: Wallabies get it done in San Salvador

The Wallabies have opened their tour of Argentina with an impressive 27-21 win in San Salvador, built on another strong showing from the forwards, and a defensive effort

Greatest Rivalry Series Post-Mortem: Boks get the 2nd Test bounce back

The Greatest Rivalry Series is all locked up after South Africa won a thrilling contest 33-26 over New Zealand in Cape Town. A much better performance from the Springbok

Ep.27 – The full depth of the Ellis Park fallout with MW Welman

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series was flipped on its head with the All Blacks winning the First Test in Johannesburg, and now the Springboks must regroup to get that series

Greatest Rivalry Series Post-Mortem: All Blacks land incredible 1st Test win

A quite incredible opening to the Greatest Rivalry Series has seen New Zealand outlast South Africa 33-16 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. In what could well be an instant

Ep.26 – Carry-Pass-Ruck to decide Greatest Rivalry Tests with Harry Jones

Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series now moves into the Test Matches, with the Springboks and All Blacks facing off in the First Test at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weeken

Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan

A much better showing from the Wallabies in Townsville, with a dominant front row and breakdown leading to a big win over Japan. Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay once for

Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan

A much better showing from the Wallabies in Townsville, with a dominant front row and breakdown leading to a big win over Japan. Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay once for

Ep.25 – Can the Wallabies counter Japan's 'infectious' rugby with Tom Robertson

The Les Kiss era with the Wallabies has started with a win, but what have we learned so far? Western Force and injured Wallabies prop Tom Robertson joins Brett McKay on 8

Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies spare Kiss blushes in Osaka

The Wallabies survived a massive scare from a determined Japan in Osaka, giving Les Kiss a winning start to his tenure - but only just. Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay fo

Ep.24 – What to expect from the Les Kiss Wallabies with Zane Hilton

What should we expect from the start of the Les Kiss era for the Wallabies? In this episode of 8/9 Rugby, Queensland Reds assistant coach Zane Hilton joins Brett McKay fo

Ep.23 – Nations Championship first leg judgements with Martin Devlin

The first leg of the inaugural Nations Championship was a great first outing for the new concept, but what have we learned about the best of northern and southern hemisph

Nations Championship Post-Mortem: Wallabies dominate in Schmidt farewell

The Wallabies conclude the July leg of the Nations Championship with a dominant win over Italy in Perth, and with it, the Joe Schmidt era comes to an end to an with a Wal

Ep.22 – The Wallabies eternal quest for depth with Greg Clark

The first leg of the Nations Championship is nearly done, and the Wallabies find themselves in a bit of a depth crisis. Legendary Australian rugby commentator Greg Clark

Nations Championship Post Mortem: Wallabies flattened by French firepower

A familiar Nations Championship story for the Wallabies, who started brilliantly in Brisbane before being run down by an excellent France side in Brisbane. Geoff Parkes j