NextGenRugby Podcast: University Celestial 7s Special | Season 4, Episode 9

About this episode

Joe Byrnes joins the podcast to discuss the University Celestial 7s and the growth of University Rugby.

Celestial 7s organiser and BUCS Super Rugby Commentator/Presenter, and NextGenLive regular, Joe Byrnes joins the pod to discuss the University Celestial 7s - taking place on Saturday 6th June! He, Wilf, and Angus debate their dream Uni 7s sides, the rise and strength of University Rugby, and pay tribute to Scott Hastings as Joe describes the thrill of commentating on Ireland vs South Africa alongside his boyhood idol, Brian O'Driscoll. Do please subscribe and comment with who you'd like to hear from next - video version of the pod is available on YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Joe Byrnes

Topics covered

• University Rugby
• Celestial 7s
• Commentary
• Rugby Debate
• Tribute

Keywords

• Celestial 7s
• University Rugby
• Joe Byrnes
• Scott Hastings
• Brian O'Driscoll
• Rugby Commentary
• Ireland vs South Africa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BUCS Super Rugby

Places: Ireland, South Africa

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