RuggaMatrix International 169 - Test Eve
The Lions road trip continues and today with speak with Queensland Director of Coaching, Ewen McKenzie, on the eve of the First Test.

The Lions road trip continues and today with speak with Queensland Director of Coaching, Ewen McKenzie, on the eve of the First Test.
Welcome to our first Lions road trip episode. Brumbies assistant coach and former Munster guru Laurie Fisher chats to us about the Brumbies historic 14-12 win over the Lions before the First Test.
He's head coach (for now) and he's on RuggaMatrix. Les Kiss talks about leading Ireland to the United States and Canada. We discuss Joe Schmidt taking over from Declan Kidney - the Lions and plenty more... (starting times of interviews included below) 00.00 — CHANGING IN IRELAND COACHING TEAM – Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland) 16:05 — LIONS AND JONNY WILKINSON - Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland) 19.47 — LIONS AND QUADE COOPER AND RONAN O'GARA - Les Kiss (Interim Head Coach - Ireland...
Wallabies legend Mark Ella talks Kurtley Beale, Lions tour and Invincibles. George Smith on playing the Lions 12 years later.
Michael Cheika talks about the pain of transforming the Waratahs into an attacking force. Iain Payten from the Daily Telegraph talks Super Rugby and Lions. (starting times of interviews included below) 01.00 — SUPER RUGBY – Iain Payten (Chief Rugby Writer - Daily Telegraph) 18.20 — HSBC WARATAHS - Michael Cheika (NSW Head Coach) 25.57 — LIONS TOUR & 6 Nations - Iain Payten (Chief Rugby Writer - Daily Telegraph)
He's travelled to Sweden in a desperate attempt to fix a chronic Achilles problem and this week Stephen Hoiles speaks to RuggaMatrix about his comeback battle. As a former Brumby and Waratah, Stephen is well placed to commentate on this week's grudge match between the Super Rugby Rivals. We also remember Shawn Mackay.
Benn Robinson talks Lions - only 100 days away. Les Kiss tells us what went wrong for Ireland against Scotland in 6 Nations last weekend.
HSBC Lions Ambassador Brian O'Driscoll talks about leadership, Super Rugby, Quade Cooper and Wallabies. Studio guest is Wararahs wrecking ball Wycliff Palu ahead of the Tahs grudge match against the Queensland Reds.
It's our Super Rugby preview with Queensland and Australian playmaker Mike Harris.
We have an epic show this week. Legendary coach Alan Gaffney joins us in the studio for an hour long discussion on Super Rugby, the Lions and 6 Nations. Alan is one of the world's most respected rugby coaches - his career stats tell the story below. Coach, Randwick (1984-1996); Assistant Coach, HSBC Waratahs (1997-1999); Backs Coach, Leinster (2000-2002); Head Coach, Munster (2002-2005); Assistant Coach, Australia (2005); Director of Rugby, Saracens (2006-2008); Technical Consultant, Leinster (2...
Our first show for 2013 in our new studio. Jake White talks Super Rugby and more plus Bob Dwyer talks about his brush with death.
Welcome to our first British & Irish Lions special with Head Coach Warren Gatland. We talk strength and conditioning with David Dwyer as he explains how to manage a legend like Brian O'Driscoll. We also preview Inside Rugby's annual magazine and offer a worldwide special discount to our international audience. Check it out at RuggaMatrix.com (starting times of interviews included below) 07.38 -- Warren Gatland (Head Coach - British & Irish Lions) 28.22 -- David Dwyer (Strength & Cond...
Ewen McKenzie is back to talk Autumn Internationals, Reds and Lions. We introduce our new experts - Former Test referee Stu Dickinson and Strength & Conditioning Coach David Dwyer.
We talk squads for the Autumn Internationals with Robbie Deans and Les Kiss. Top 14 and French Rugby with Morgan Turinui plus Sevens Rugby with Spanish star Carlos Blanco.
Heineken Cup begins in the North and Les Kiss casts his eye across the form teams. The Inaugural Rugby Championship has been run and won .. Mark Cashman talks All Blacks plus the Wallabies gutsy win in Argentina.
Welcome to RuggaMatrix 2.0 the reboot show. Redesigned in HD for Web enabled TV devices - RuggaMatrix is now scheduled for delivery every second Tuesday, starting today. We have a host of special guests: (starting times of interviews included below) 06.25 - Michael Cheika (NSW Waratahs Head Coach) 21.00 - Pat McCabe (Wallabies Centre) 24.00 - Brett Sheehan (Wallabies Scrumhalf) & Benn Robinson (Wallabies Prop) 33.10 - Ben Mowen (Brumbies Captain) Panel: Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman...
The Olympic Games are over and we are back! Les Kiss and Djuro Sen talk in detail about the lessons learned from the tour down under for Ireland and the start of competition in the north. Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship also covered in-depth.
It's Super Rugby finals time and we speak to Reds coach Ewen McKenzie about Queensland's qualifying final against the Sharks. It was a nervous finish to the home and away season and who better than the 2011 winning coach to guide us through it.
We cover the June Test matches with Les Kiss. New Zealand beat Ireland 42-10 but there was a lot to like about Ireland's approach. Speed is the key according to Les Kiss as they head to Christchurch for the second Test. The Wallabies claimed Six Nations champions Wales in a thriller in Brisbane 27-19 and we cover South Africa's victory over England 22-17. Episode 151 is brought to you by Strike. Australia's largest supplier of hands free Bluetooth car kits, mobile phone car cradles and reversing...
A special HD show with Scotland coach Andy Robinson. We chat in the Scottish camp ahead Tuesday's Test against the Wallabies in Newcastle. We cover a range of issues including changes to the squad and the appointment of Scott Johnson to the coaching team. Robinson also reacts to suggestions by Brendan Cannon that the match doesn't deserve Test status. It's set the scene for another chaotic encounter with the Scots. So sit back and enjoy our 150th special with Andy Robinson....
The Heineken Cup is decided this weekend and we're pleased to have Peter Hewat back to talk all things World Rugby. Peter's been signed to help out the injury stricken Brumbies and we speak with Pete moments after the Brumbies beat the Hurricanes.
We're a week away from the Heineken Cup final and Les Kiss returns just in time! All things in the north and south are covered in this rapid fire half hour show.
Ireland dominates the Heineken Cup and Morgan Turinui joins us from Paris to talk European Rugby. Plenty of drama in Super Rugby so we chat with Melbourne Rebels hooker Adam Freier about the Will Genia back flip, Danny Cipriani and media relations. Episode 147 is brought to you by Strike. Australia’s largest supplier of hands free Bluetooth car kits, mobile phone car cradles and reversing cameras. Check them out at www.strike.com.au.
Reds coach Ewen McKenzie returns for the first time on video and he's looking good ahead of a challenging clash with the Stormers. Les Kiss reports in from Dublin on everything from Heineken Cup to club rugby and the tour down under.
Our video show is back on but audio fans will get first shot at Episode 145 – Super Close. Super Rugby off the top this week with Nick Stiles, assistant coach of the Western Force, ahead of their clash with the Queensland Reds. The competition is one of the tightest on record and we take an in-depth look. Heineken Cup, Amlin Challenge, Premiership and Top 14 with Stade Francais centre Morgan Turinui. CLICK BELOW TO VIEW ON AN iPAD OR iPHONE RuggaMatrix International 145 – Super Close Episode 145...
Wales are the 6 Nations champions and they did it in style. But what about the other teams? Les Kiss looks at Ireland’s mixed campaign – plus Adam Freier talks Super Rugby. Episode 143 Brought to you by Strike. Australia’s largest supplier of hands free Bluetooth car kits, mobile phone car cradles and reversing cameras. Check them out at www.strike.com.au.
It’s Ireland v France – Round Two. After missing out due to a frozen pitch these two sides will try again this weekend to play their 6 Nations clash. Ireland Assistant coach Les Kiss talks in depth about his team’s preparation and the state of the table after Wales claimed the Triple Crown. Super Rugby continues with week two and we review the best of week one. Episode 143 Brought to you by Strike. Australia’s largest supplier of hands free Bluetooth car kits, mobile phone car cradles and revers...
We catch up with Les Kiss over the Ireland v France freeze out and the ramifications for the Six Nations. Super Rugby and plenty more.
In our first video show we speak with Leinster champion Rocky Elsom now Waratahs captain. He talks Six Nations, Super Rugby and off-season surgery. Les Kiss reports in from Ireland camp ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Wales.
Six Nations is a week away and we’re all over it with Les Kiss from Ireland camp. We talk in depth with Western Force assistant coach Nick Stiles about Super Rugby.