About this episode

The episode features Cassandra Lardner discussing rugby union's connection to Australia's First Nations communities.

The annual NAIDOC Special returns this year, featuring proud Walbunja Yuin and Wiradjuri woman (and my lovely wife) Cass Lardner, who flips the script and takes the reins as host for this very special yarn where we discuss rugby union's history and connection to Australia's First Nations communities, explore some ways forward and share some rugby stories from our own lives. Please follow the Dua Moana Podcast on Instagram: Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Lardner

Guest: Cassandra Lardner

Topics covered

• NAIDOC Special
• First Nations communities
• rugby union history
• personal rugby stories
• cultural connection

Keywords

• NAIDOC
• rugby
• First Nations
• Australia
• Cassandra Lardner
• history
• Walbunja Yuin
• Wiradjuri

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Australia, Walbunja Yuin, Wiradjuri

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