Ruby Strange makes her debut not just on the cricket field, but behind the mic — joining Scoreboard for her very first podcast. Fresh from signing her Queensland Fire contract, Ruby reflects on the journey from injury setbacks to achieving her long-held goal.

We dive into her love for the game, balancing cricket with nursing studies, overcoming a bone stress fracture, and the mental shift that reignited her passion.

Ruby’s energy, perspective, and competitiveness shine through as she prepares for her debut season with the Fire.

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Irish athlete Dayna Finn has made the leap from basketball and Gaelic football to carving out a career in the AFLW with Carlton.

She opens up about the grind of starting from scratch, the role of confidence in her breakout performances, and how resilience and teamwork shape her game.

We also dive into her passion for teaching, her work in the Carlton Respects program, and the balance between fun and challenge as a professional athlete.

Dayna shares her goals, her “scoreboard moment” of moving across the world, and why fear can actually be a good thing.

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Ian Williams: Rugby, Business, and Australia–Japan Relations
Ian Williams is the only player to represent both Australia and Japan in rugby, but his story goes far beyond the field. From Wallabies tours to Japan’s booming rugby scene, Ian carved out a unique path that later saw him become a leading business figure, bridging Australia–Japan relations as a lawyer and company director. In this episode he reflects on sport, career, and the cross-cultural lessons that continue to shape his leadership.

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