The Rugby Championship closes with two close contests — the Wallabies fell short against the All Blacks in a soggy Perth, while the Springboks ground past an energised Argentina at Twickenham to claim the title.

David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie examine the defining moments from both matches, exploring where the Wallabies fell short, how New Zealand is evolving, and why South Africa’s power game still reigns supreme. With Eddie Jones in Japan preparing for the upcoming clash with Australia, the duo go deep on selections, scrums, and the growing influence of yellow cards shaping results.

Also in this episode:

• Brave Wallabies but familiar frustrations
• All Blacks’ next-gen talent — Tupaea, Carter, Holland
• Springboks’ set-piece dominance v Argentina
• Yellow cards and refereeing consistency
• England’s post–World Cup women’s rugby plan
• R360 — why it threatens rugby’s unity

PLUS: How to rebuild global connection through storytelling, transparency, and fan engagement.

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The compelling 2025 Rugby Championship reaches its conclusion this weekend.

In this week’s episode of Rugby Unity, host David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to unpack the headline battles, refereeing controversies, and what it all means for the future of the game.

Eddie weighs in on Sasha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s rise, presents a new idea for World Rugby to take control of the referees in a centralised model and whether Australia’s “one-pass rugby” can evolve into a consistent winning style. Ewen shares his views on the Wallabies’ changes, Will Skelton’s influence, and why he’s tipping Australia to edge the All Blacks at Optus Stadium.

Also in this episode:

• Springboks v Argentina at Twickenham — South Africa look unstoppable
• The return of Will Skelton and his leadership on and off the field
• Refereeing reform — should World Rugby control the top 16 referees?
• The growth of Rugby in Japan and can Eddie Jones’ spring a surprise when his team takes on the Wallabies in Tokyo in late October.
• R360: is it a disruption or distraction for the world of rugby?

PLUS: Why depth, pathways, and global growth (Spain, Portugal, Japan) will decide rugby’s long-term prosperity.

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England are deserved 2025 Women’s Rugby World Champions.

The Red Roses claimed the title with a commanding 33–13 win over Canada in front of a world record 81,885 fans at Twickenham. But it was more than a victory —England set a new standard for the Women’s game.

In this episode of Rugby Unity, host David Pembroke and co-host Bella McKenzie unpack the final, reflect on the stars of the tournament and discuss “where to from here”?. From Hannah Botterman’s dominance in tight to Zoe Harrison’s ruthlessly efficient kicking game, England put Canada in the hurt locker and threw away the key. With the premier domestic Women’s Rugby competition set to recommence in England in late October, the question now is how do Canada, France, the Wallaroos, South Africa, the Black Ferns and others run down Red Roses?

Also in this episode:

• England v Canada — How defence won the World Cup
• Zoe Harrison, Hannah Botterman & Sophie de Goede - standout performers
• Black Ferns beat France in the bronze medal match
• Record-breaking crowds, TV audiences & social media stats
• The first-ever Rugby Unity Content Creators Cup winner revealed
• What’s next: Domestic leagues, Super Rugby & the new World XV competition.

PLUS: Why keeping fans engaged between tournaments is the key to rugby’s future growth.

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