Will Australia's new National Rugby Championship help the Wallabies return to World Number One? Answering all the questions about the NRC this week is the ARU's Ben Whitaker - General Manager Development Pathways. We also farewell a Rugby legend.
Rocky Elsom makes a record breaking ninth appearance on RuggaMatrix. The former Wallabies captain is now working for Racing Club de Narbonne Méditerannée and wants to play again. We talk Super Rugby and 6 Nations and that's just for starters.
Welcome to 2014. We check in with the Waratahs and Brumbies and speak with Benn Robinson, Stephen Larkham and Laurie Fisher. Mark Cashman has a big announcement.
International Sevens star Ollie Phillips is in the middle of the challenge of his life. The England representative is sailing with Team Great Britain in the Clipper Around the World Race and this week he caught up with Team RuggaMatrix in Sydney.
Les Kiss is back to talk Ireland, Premiership Rugby, The Rugby Championship and Autumn Internationals.
Les Kiss is back to talk Ireland, Premiership Rugby, The Rugby Championship and Autumn Internationals.
The Wallabies have a new coach and this is the most comprehensive interview with Ewen McKenzie in world rugby since taking over the top job.
We're on location at Waratahs HQ for a major announcement and we look back at an epic weekend of Super Rugby semi finals. Today we speak with Israel Folau, Michael Cheika, Adam Ashley-Cooper and Casho goes one-on-one with Tatafu Polota-Nau about taking on the All Blacks.
Show 175 reviews the Lions emphatic 41-16 victory against Australia in Third Test. Djuro and Mark discuss the fallout - interviews with Jesse Mogg, Will Genia and George Smith.
RuggaMatrix has the exclusive feature interview with 2001 Lions slayer Justin Harrison. Justin talks about his epic lineout steal in the deciding third Test 12 years ago. Now coaching in France - Justin offers outstanding analysis of the current series to be decided in Sydney this weekend.
The series is all square after the Wallabies pipped the Lions in the second test. We review the result with Michael Hooper, Will Genia and goal kicking hero Christian Leali'ifano.
The final word before the second Lions Test and we chat with former Wallabies scrumhalf, now Melbourne Rebels General Manager Rugby - Sam Cordingley. We discuss the changes to both sides and the James Horwill citing controversy.
RuggaMatrix comes from Melbourne ahead of the Second Test between the British and Irish Lions and Wallabies. Australian backrower Ben Bowen and hooker Saia Fainga'a join Djuro Sen to preview this epic clash.
The Lions have gone one up in the series against the Wallabies and we bring you the reaction in the mix zone.
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. (starting times of interviews included below) 00.00 — KURTLEY BEALE FUTURE – Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf) 09.43 — LIONS AND SUPER RUGBY - George Smith (Brumbies Flanker) 17.53 — LIONS TOUR - Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf) 26:31 — INSIDE RUGBY INVINCIBLES - Mark Ella (Former Wallabies Flyhalf) Panel: Djuro Sen...
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. (starting times of interviews included below) 02.10 — LIONS Brian O’Driscoll (HSBC Lions Ambassador) 05.57 — LIONS and SUPER RUGBY Wycliff Palu (HSBC Waratahs Number 8) Panel: Djuro Sen
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. (starting times of interviews included below) 01.16 – Ewen McKenzie (Coaching Director – Qld Reds) 17.27 – Stu Dickinson (Former International Referee) 34.13 – David Dwyer (Strength & Conditioning Coach) Panel: Djuro Sen
This week we prepare for the 2012 Autumn Internationals. We start with the Wallabies squad, move to Ireland with Les Kiss, then to France with Morgan Turinui. Stu Adam makes his RuggaMatrix debut with a fascinating chat with Spanish Sevens star Carlos Blanco. Carlos gives a five star introduction to show 156. (starting times of interviews included below) 02.33 – Robbie Deans (Wallabies Head Coach) 05.33 – Les Kiss (Ireland Assistant Coach) 16.00 – Morgan Turinui (Stade Francais Centre) 35.57 – C...
The Rugby Championship is over but there is one more Bledisloe Cup clash to come. Les Kiss previews the start of the Heineken Cup. Starting times of interviews included below: 02.30 – Mark Cashman (Editor Inside Rugby) 09.17 – Les Kiss (Assistant Coach – Ireland) Panel: Djuro Sen and Mark Cashman
