The Rugby Championship is reaching boiling point. South Africa just handed New Zealand a record defeat in Auckland, Argentina stunned the Wallabies in Sydney, and Eddie Jones’s Japan now face Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup final.

David Pembroke is joined once again by legendary coaches Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to dissect the biggest matches, tactical turning points, and off-field stories shaping the global game. From Scott Robertson’s pressure in New Zealand to the Wallabies’ consistency issues, it’s a straightforward look at where rugby stands right now.

Also in this episode:

• Springboks 43–10 All Blacks — how Rassie’s selections paid off
• New Zealand’s attack under scrutiny — too deep, too predictable?
• Argentina 28–26 Wallabies — yellow cards, referees, and missed chances
• Pacific Nations Cup final — Japan v Fiji preview from inside the camp
• Women’s Rugby World Cup semifinals — record crowds and French growth

PLUS: The NFL crossover experiment, player development pathways, and why rugby must learn from global sports to secure its future.

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