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• Disrupt everything: How the Wallabies can beat the Lions

  Can the Wallabies shock the rugby world and beat the British and Irish Lions?Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie think they can.In Rugby Unity’s Lions Test preview, David Pembroke is joined by coaching heavyweights Jones and McKenzie who offer a clear plan for how the for how Australia can ambush the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane.It relies on tempo, disruption, taking risks and putting the Lions in the ‘’Brisbane Sauna’’.Joining the Rugby Unity podcast for the first time, McKenzie is as clear and concise as ever—demanding tempo, disruption and risk taking. Eddie Jones calls for “guerrilla warfare” Their message? If Australia plays it safe, they lose. If they go for broke, they’ve got a shot.Together, Jones, McKenzie and co-host David Pembroke unpack:Why the Wallabies must scramble the structure and embrace chaosThe breakdown battle, referee psychology, and how to use the benchHow to rattle Finn Russell to disrupt the LionsThey call out who needs to lead, who needs to go early, and who’s been picked on reputation, not formAnd what goes wrong when teams try to match the Lions, instead of challenging themThey don’t hold back on selections. They dissect the mental game. And they call out exactly what needs to happen to light up the series to set rugby in Australia on fire.Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | SubstackOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• First Test: Will Wallabies and Lions fans meet the occasion?

  It’s Test Week. At last.The tour has been limping along– but now it’s time for the main event. The first showdown between the British & Irish Lions and the Wallabies is here, and Rugby Unity is on the frontlines.Joining host David Pembroke are former Wallaby Ben Alexander and RugbyPass journalist Finn Morton for a midweek deep dive into latest news and views before Saturday’s match.The trio break down:· Australia’s surprise fly-half pick and what it says about Joe Schmidt’s game plan· The Lions’ internal belief they could be “the greatest touring side of all time”· What losing Skelton and Valetini will mean for Wallaby momentum· Joseph Sua'ali'i’s moment to become a global superstar – or fade under the high ball· And why the success of this series hinges on authentic crowd energy, not marketing spinIt’s not just about tactics and team sheets. It’s about belief. About history. About fans in gold showing up and getting loud.If the Wallabies don’t win in Brisbane, the series might be over before it starts.What does it really take to ignite Australian rugby? Maybe the answer lies not just in the coaching box or player huddles – but in the stands.Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | Substack📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The plan to save rugby with Brett Robinson

  What happens when a Brumbies legend takes the top job in World Rugby?In this milestone episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke sits down with Dr Brett Robinson, the new Chairman of World Rugby. This isn’t just a catch-up between two mates — it’s a front-row seat to rugby’s future.With no Eddie this week, Pemby goes deep on the off-field playbook:How do we unify a fractured global game?Can rugby finally fix its finances?Is the USA ready for a Rugby World Cup boom?What does true collaboration look like in a sport built on tradition?Brett outlines his 4–7 year strategic vision — from launching the Nations Cup to tapping into growth markets like India and North America. He opens up on:The opportunity in global alignmentWhy culture and values are our greatest advantageHis thoughts on R360, professional league instability, and why World Rugby needs to move fasterWhat Hong Kong China’s qualification really means for the sport’s global footprintAnd yes — he’s heard the criticism. On TMOs. On slow reform. On governance. But he’s not backing down.“This is a plan built by the game, for the game — to hold no one back, and leave no one behind.”One of the most important episodes we’ve done yet. Because if rugby’s golden decade is coming, we need more than hype. We need a plan. Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | SubstackOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Can the Wallabies handle the heat?

  The Lions are building momentum — but can the Wallabies match their fire?In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones unpack the final weekend before the first Test — from refereeing chaos to crowd energy and everything in between.It’s a critical moment for Australian rugby — on the pitch and in the stands.Topics covered:Tactical breakdown of Springboks v Ireland, Fiji v Scotland, and the flat Adelaide matchEddie on Japan vs Wales and inconsistent officiatingWhere the Lions hold the edge — and where Australia can strikeSouth Africa’s scary depth and Fiji’s infectious joyWhy the Adelaide game lacked purpose and passionPort Elizabeth done right — music, crowd, magicEddie’s keys to a Wallabies upset: early pressure, contestable kicks, fast startReferee and TMO concerns that are damaging the gameWhy Brisbane’s crowd needs to show up loudPlus:Willie le Roux’s 100th capPablo Matera makes historyHonest reflections on World Rugby’s challengesWant more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | SubstackOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Outmuscled, outpriced and a Lions wake-up call

  The British and Irish Lions rolled through Canberra — and while the rugby hit hard, the atmosphere didn’t. This week on Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones break down what’s working, what’s missing, and what must change.From the Brumbies' brave but outgunned performance to Gibson-Park’s box-kicking masterclass, we analyse the tactics, the test selections, and the talent gaps between north and south. Is Finn Russell the most dangerous player in the series? Has Tom Hooper’s move to Exeter left a hole Australia can’t fill?But it’s off the field where the questions hit hardest.Why are ticket prices pricing fans out?Why does the stadium still feel quiet?And why did Rugby Australia ditch an Australia A match for a Lions “Barbarians” game featuring Kiwi players?Eddie calls it a “massive mistake” — and he’s just getting started.We also unpack rugby’s fading off-field theatre. Where’s the drama? The noise? The tension? With 10,000 minutes between matches, David argues we’re wasting the best chance to win hearts and headlines.The big question: The Lions look sharp. The Wallabies are prepped. But who’s winning the battle for hearts, minds and momentum?Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights, tour guides, and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | SubstackOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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