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Rugby Unity

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Rugby Union
British and Irish Lions
R360
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Super Rugby
Eddie Jones
Rugby
Australian Rugby
Owen Farrell
Australia
World Rugby
North America
Wallabies
New Zealand Rugby
Rugby World Cups
Lions
South Africa
Television Match Official (TMO)
Formula One
New Zealand

Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field.

This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis.

Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist.

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Latest Episodes

David Pembroke is joined by Ewen McKenzie (with Eddie Jones in San Diego) to rip through what’s changing in Super Rugby and what rugby still gets wrong off-field. Ewen breaks down the experimental laws: no more caterpillar rucks, faster ball, 30-seco... more

David Pembroke is joined by Mark Philpott, a New Zealander based in Cancun who’s building United Rugby Fans, a fast-growing movement aimed at giving rugby supporters a real seat at the table with unions and World Rugby. Mark lays out why he thinks th... more

A Guinness Six Nations finale for the ages, and Rugby Unity breaks it all down. David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to review Ireland 43 Scotland 21, Wales powering past Italy, and that breathtaking England v France finish, 48–4... more

Super Saturday is here and Rugby Unity sets the table for a massive final weekend of the Six Nations, with David Pembroke joined by Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones. Before the previews, the boys get stuck into World Rugby’s new Nations Championship, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Philpott
Founder of United Rugby Fans
United Rugby Fans
Episode: Does World Rugby needs fans on the board? Interview with United Rugby Fans founder Mark Philpott
Libby Nankivell
Stalwart of the game of women's rugby and former vice president of the Queensland Rugby Union.
Queensland Rugby Union
Episode: Libby Nankivell: 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup recap + future plans
Cristian Rudloff
President of Chilean Rugby
Chile Rugby Union
Episode: Chile's Rugby World Cup journey: Cristian Rudloff
Rahul Bose
President of Rugby India
Rugby India
Episode: Rahul Bose on India's Rugby Premier League's Success - Part 2
Dr. Brett Robinson
Chairman of World Rugby
Episode: World Rugby Chair Dr. Brett Robinson - What's next for rugby?
Lesley McKenzie
Head coach of the Japanese Women's Rugby Union team.
Japanese Rugby Union
Episode: The future of women’s rugby in Japan – with Lesley McKenzie
Sarah Massey
Managing Director of the Women's Rugby World Cup
World Rugby
Episode: Rugby World Cup 2025 – inside the making of a global phenomenon
Emily Chancellor
Co-captain of the Wallaroos
Wallaroos Rugby Team
Episode: Wallaroos v Canada – quarterfinal showdown at the World Cup
Bella McKenzie
Australian fly-half who debuted for Australia in 2019; notable for her participation in the 2022 World Cup.
Wallaroos
Episode: Inside the Women’s Rugby World Cup: Round 1 preview

Host

David Pembroke
Host and Co-founder of Rugby Unity, leveraging years of experience in sports journalism and strategy to engage listeners with a wide range of rugby topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 367 ratings
  • I love Eddie

    Thank you so much for the podcast I love listening to Eddie he’s always so insightful and interesting. Eddie is very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    happychappy1234
    Australia23 days ago
  • Get Eddie a better microphone

    Please! I want to listen to these insights! Give him a better microphone!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Troy & Abed in the mooooorning
    Australia7 months ago
  • Saved by Link

    The host is painful and should speak less. Eddie is as delusional as always and shows he’s been lucky to get as far as he has in rugby. Ewen saves the pod. He is a loss to the game in Australia and it’s great to hear his views.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lynagh
    Australia8 months ago
  • Astounding podcast

    Far and away the best rugby podcast out there. Find myself desperately refreshing the feed to catch next. Hopefully it continues through the rugby championship and beyond.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LittlewoodLuke
    Australia8 months ago
  • Good

    Top class

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ozby1
    Australia10 months ago

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Hosts are knowledgeable, but opinions can be polarizing.
High-quality production enhances the listening experience.
Unique insights from rugby's top minds.
Engaging content that appeals to a broad audience.
Community-focused discussions that resonate with rugby fans.
Conversations that blend analysis with passion for the game.

Chart Rankings

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#54
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#31
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Apple Podcasts
#34
Canada/Sports/Rugby
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#18
Italy/Sports/Rugby
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#28
Australia/Sports/Rugby
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#61
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Does World Rugby needs fans on the board? Interview with United Rugby Fans founder Mark Philpott
Q: What's next for United Rugby Fans and how do you plan to achieve a seat at the table in governance?
Focus on growing the fan data base, deepen grassroots investment, launch a global rugby awards event, and pursue collaboration with existing bodies like Rugby Unity to push for formal fan involvement in governance—progressive steps toward real influence.
Does World Rugby needs fans on the board? Interview with United Rugby Fans founder Mark Philpott
Q: Is there a model you're following from other sports to structure United Rugby Fans, and what can rugby learn from it?
Yes, Football Supporters Europe (FSE) serves as a model, showing fans on UEFA boards and impacting ticketing, security, and governance. Rugby can adapt these principles with its own cultural adjustments to empower fans and improve governance.
Does World Rugby needs fans on the board? Interview with United Rugby Fans founder Mark Philpott
Q: What sort of reception have you had so far from World Rugby, and what sort of reception have you had from individual national rugby unions?
Initial reactions include scepticism about who URF is, but overall conversations have been positive and focused on fan empowerment rather than mere engagement, with a goal to add value by delivering fan data and solutions.
Six Nations: Superb Scotland, Fearsome France and Ireland escape Italy!
Q: What are the thoughts on the role of TMO and referee control in the game?
Both hosts emphasized the need for referees to maintain control and limit TMO involvement to major foul play, underscoring a desire for consistency in officiating.
Six Nations: Superb Scotland, Fearsome France and Ireland escape Italy!
Q: What were the highlights from the weekend's Six Nations games?
Ewen highlighted France's performance against Wales, while David mentioned Scotland's exciting play and Ireland's competitiveness against Italy.

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Rugby Unity launched 3 years ago and published 122 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Rugby Unity include:

1. Mark Philpott
2. Libby Nankivell
3. Cristian Rudloff
4. Rahul Bose
5. Dr. Brett Robinson
6. Lesley McKenzie
7. Sarah Massey
8. Emily Chancellor

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