There’s another world cup happening this summer - it’s called the IDRC, the International Defence Rugby Competition, which Vodafone are the Principal partner of… where 7 nations of formidable soldiers, sailors and airwomen battle it out to determine the greatest Armed Forces rugby team on the planet.

To find out more, Elma heads to Aldershot Garrison, to visit the UK Armed Forces team, which is sponsored by Vodafone & made up of players from the RAF, the Army & the Navy!

Come and support The Nation's Heroes on The Nation's Network.

⏭️ 00:00 - Coming Up…
🎖️ 01:35 - Ranks & Roles Explained
🐝 11:37 - 12 Years At Wasps
🤝 15:33 - Cohesion Off Field
🔄 20:57 - Never The Same Squad
🏉 28:10 - Rugby Journeys In The Armed Forces
🇫🇯 31:57 - Manuqalo ‘Coms’ Komaitai
🏆 38:55 - IDRC Tournament
💜 46:00 - Power Of The Purple Shirt
📱 51:27 - Value Of Vodaphone
🥇 55:24 - IDRC Final
🇬🇧❓ 56:50 - Why Do You Serve?

Tickets for the IDRC final: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/gloucesterrugby/Events?preFilter=6&preFilterName=Additional%20Matches

Tickets for the IDRC pool stages: https://www.interservicerugbychampionship.co.uk/168/2585/idrc_buy-tickets

Ticket Prices: Adult - £5 | Child: £1

Every game will be streamed on YouTube on the BFBS Forces News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@forces_news

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