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Inside Line

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Wallabies
Rugby Australia
Super Rugby
Joe Schmidt
Super Rugby Pacific
Bledisloe Cup
British and Irish Lions
Rugby Championship
Australian Rugby
Waratahs
Rugby World Cup
Australia
New Zealand Rugby
Michael Hooper
France
Rugby
Italy
Ireland
Les Kiss
Nations Championship

Inside Line dives deep into the most pressing talking points and breaking news from the world of rugby.

Each episode brings together a panel of experts, former players, and respected journalists to dissect the latest developments in both local and global rugby scenes.

Watch every game live on Stan Sport.

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Latest Episodes

Boks and All Blacks blow ups and backlash; Wallabies changes; and we call Tom Decent about his golf game

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Payto and Atko sink their teeth into a feast of questions… Wallabies, Wallaroos, Celebrity Rugby duo names, worrying Waratahs and more.

00:00 Welcome to Inside Line

00:23 Argentina throwback and the mailbag episode

01:38 Who starts in the Wallabies... more

Rugby Australia Director of Women’s High Performance, Tim Walsh, joins Atko and Payto to talk Wallaroos, Sevens and women’s rugby.

Oh, and Michael Cheika is back!

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Payto and Atko are joined by Nick “Fang” Phipps to talk Waratahs return; the Wallaroos finally have a new coach, with a catch; and why no one should disrespect Japan

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Recent Guests

Tim Walsh
Director of Women's High Performance, Rugby Australia; interim Wallaroos head coach
Rugby Australia
Episode: CHEIK-ING IN ON WOMENS RUGBY
Nick Phipps
Former Wallabies halfback, friend of the show, and guest on the episode
Wallabies, Waratahs (as player/ambassador)
Episode: SINKING THE FANGS IN
Sam Worthington
Correspondent for Stan Sport, Wide World of Sports
Stan Sport
Episode: LAWYERING UP
Jonathan Drennan
Correspondent from the Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald
Episode: MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
Zac Lomax
Former NRL star, transitioning to rugby union
Rugby Australia / Western Force
Episode: The Lingering Lomax Question, Selection Surprises and an absent Wallaroos Star
Lauren Jenkins
BBC Sports reporter covering rugby
BBC Sport
Episode: The Battle Begins
Henry Hutchison
Aussie men's Sevens flyer and captain
Australian Rugby Sevens
Episode: Captaincy Rumours, Cheika’s Chance, Finals Format & Sevens Future
Joe Schmidt
Wallabies coach
Australian Rugby Union
Episode: Captaincy Rumours, Cheika’s Chance, Finals Format & Sevens Future
Michael Cheika
Former Wallabies coach now coaching in England
Leicester Tigers
Episode: Captaincy Rumours, Cheika’s Chance, Finals Format & Sevens Future

Hosts

Iain Payten
Host of Inside Line
Ian Payton
Host of Inside Line
Sam Worthington
Host of Inside Line

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Great pod

    Great podcast/vodcast for rugby union enthusiasts, informative and great presenters to give u up to date rugby information

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michael Kuzmic
    Australia4 months ago
  • Atkinson loves the sound of his own voice

    Atkinson sounds like an entitled toff. Unprepared, doesn’t do his research and always makes smart alec comments.

    Would be fantastic if the podcast was just Worthington and Payten.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    happychappy1234
    Australia2 years ago
  • Best Aussie Rugby News Pod going ‘round

    Always informative and good natured. The best Aussie Rugby pod for off-field news and how to get the game into better health in Australia. Extra bonus is having a bunch of my own opinions coming out of Atko’s mouth which means he’s really smart (and humble like me).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mlf_aus
    Australia2 years ago
  • Elite Podcasting

    Top tier rugby coverage. Need more of this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    My idea is good
    Australia2 years ago
  • great time and info

    great well done work. always like the stories and history, as well as the brews and bites section, for when I'm out and about.

    Audible
    5
    Anónimo
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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A candid, sometimes sharp critique of governance and coaching moves.
Solid guests and informed discussion; a go-to for Australian rugby news.
Clean, insightful rugby analysis with strong host banter.

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Apple Podcasts
#38
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#84
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#100
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#23
Australia/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#84
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#12
Poland/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CHEIK-ING IN ON WOMENS RUGBY
Q: Can you explain as the director of Women's High Performance, are you officially the interim head coach for the Wallaroos?
Walsh explains that he maintains an oversight role with technical experts running the program, with final selection decisions in his remit, while working alongside Sevens and 15s staff to align programs.
CHEIK PLEASE
Q: World Rugby and Rugby Australia have been watching FIFA World Cup learnings ahead of Rugby World Cup 2027-2031; what learnings do they plan to apply to rugby in Australia?
They are analyzing format, scheduling, fan activations, and in-stadium experience from the FIFA World Cup; groups have already gone over to study the event, with plans to adapt scheduling and activation strategies for rugby in Australia and the U.S. for 2027-2031, while exploring hydration breaks and broader fan engagement considerations.
MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY
Q: What does the AGM profit mean for the sport's future in Australia?
It signals a potential turning point toward sustainability, with discussions about an investment fund and a future fund to fund grassroots and women's programs, rather than relying on sporadic big-event windfalls.
Ramm Returns, Lynagh Whispers & Western Worries
Q: Why is there speculation about Tom Lynagh leaving the Reds?
Due to a logjam of playmaking options and the addition of new players like Carter Gordon, Lynagh is considering exploring potential opportunities elsewhere.
Ramm Returns, Lynagh Whispers & Western Worries
Q: What does James Ramm's return mean for the Wallabies?
His aerial skills could improve the team's performance in aerial contests, an essential aspect of the game.

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A rugby-focused panel discusses national and international developments with a mix of analysis, insider context, and ongoing governance debates. Episodes routinely cover leadership changes, coaching moves, player mobility, and the commercial and scheduling pressures shaping the game in Australia and beyond, with frequent references to Wallabies selections, Super Rugby dynamics, and cross-code opportunities. The show blends sharp banter with fact-driven takes, often weighing short-term results against longer-term stability, and frequently features guest perspectives from journalists and industry insiders. Listeners can expect candid opinions on coaching hires, governance disputes, and the evolving development pathways for both men's and wome... more

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1. Tim Walsh
2. Nick Phipps
3. Sam Worthington
4. Jonathan Drennan
5. Zac Lomax
6. Lauren Jenkins
7. Henry Hutchison
8. Joe Schmidt

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