The RFU backs Borthwick for RWC 2027 – Rugby Unity Reacts!

About this episode

The episode discusses various rugby topics including Super Rugby finals, Wallaby selection, and the women's Six Nations, while reacting to the RFU's support for Steve Borthwick.

A big weekend of rugby, and Rugby Unity goes wide: Super Rugby’s finals race, the reality of Aussie inconsistency against the New Zealand sides, and what that means for Wallaby selection thinking. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie also dig into the global game: Top 14 ladder pressure (and relegation nerves), the Premiership’s ugly scorelines (including Harlequins piling points on Newcastle), and the URC table that’s suddenly crowded and hard to call. There’s a sharp take on the player drain from New Zealand, sabbaticals, and where Japan fits in the modern rugby economy, plus a clear view on Richie Mo’unga’s eligibility call. Then it’s all eyes on the women’s Six Nations: record crowds, big scores, and a winner-takes-all England vs France decider in Bordeaux. Also in this episode: ● Super Rugby ladder squeeze for fifth and sixth spot ● Reds stung by a disallowed try and refereeing swings ● Wallaby selection: avoid knee-jerk calls, reward form over time ● New Zealand player drain and Japan’s star-studded competition pull ● Richie Mo’unga return rules and All Blacks eligibility line ● Women’s Six Nations records and England vs France finale in Bordeaux PLUS: The RFU backs Steve…

People in this episode

Hosts: David Pembroke, Ewen McKenzie

Topics covered

• Rugby World Cup 2027
• Super Rugby
• Wallaby selection
• New Zealand player drain
• Women's Six Nations
• Top 14
• Premiership

Keywords

• Rugby
• Super Rugby
• Wallabies
• New Zealand
• Richie Mo’unga
• Women's Six Nations
• Top 14
• Premiership
• England vs France
• rugby economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RFU, Wallabies, New Zealand, Top 14, Premiership, URC, Japan, England, France

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