The XV - Audio Articles
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingEach month, we produce a selection of audio narrated versions of some of The XV's most popular editorial articles so you can enjoy the best of The XV on the go, in the gym or on your commute to work.
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There is a problem with money every tour
January 25, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 6.67 MBMoney, says Sonatane Takulua, is always the problem. Tonga’s captain is fed up of modest wages seldom arriving on time, when they are paid at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seven wonders of the world for 2022
January 12, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBWill Owen looks back at some of the rugby names we learnt in 2021 and predict what 2022 may hold for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Polledri sees light at end of the tunnel
January 09, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 12.7 MBThere were few more glorious sights than Jake Polledri with ball in hand. Grabbing a fistful of defenders, he would swat them aside with gleeful disdain; one after the other, they came and went; his giant legs hammering away like pistons, crushing any hopes they had of bringing him down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nick Tompkins Interview
January 06, 2022 07:00 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBIf fans thought the life of a professional rugby player was all sponsorship deals, coffee shop get-togethers and Instagramming, they would be disabused of that notion by speaking to Nick Tompkins, the livewire Saracens and Wales midfielder. For all the glamorous trips to Munich, Miami and Verbier in Saracens’ past, when The XV spoke to the 26-year-old, he was in Chislehurst, Kent, helping the ‘old man’ with odd-jobs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Warming the bench for a once-in-a-generation talent
January 04, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.3 MBAntoine Dupont celebrated his nomination last week as World Rugby’s player of the year by collecting another accolade last Saturday. This one was more mundane, a man of the match award for his outstanding performance for Toulouse in their Champions Cup victory over Cardiff. So stupendous was the French scrum-half that he left Sam Warburton in the television commentary box almost speechless in wonderment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
From Youngs pretender to the throne of England
December 15, 2021 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.52 MBDespite the theoretically simple nature of the No9 position, the evolution of attacking shape requires its half-backs to have an encyclopedic knowledge of how to maintain structure, play at the right tempo and move forward. Ben Youngs arrived before Aaron Smith but has outstayed the retirement of Will Genia. While he doesn’t quite gain the plaudits of these two as the best scrum-half on the planet, he’s consistently in the conversation for the top four or five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Allez les Bleus: How France went from meek to magnificent
November 30, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 13.8 MBFrance are back, and isn’t the rugby world a whole lot brighter for it? Saturday’s stunning domination of the All Blacks felt like a seminal victory for a team that has come of age under Fabien Galthie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The life of a head coach - Graham Simmons
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 19.5 MBGraham Simmons takes a fascinating and in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes life and hard grind of a professional rugby coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby’s eligibility laws relics of a bygone era - Gregor Paul
November 17, 2021 04:30 - 9 minutes - 8.82 MBEligibility is a difficult business for World Rugby to get right. Policy is governed by one overwhelming objective, which is to preserve the integrity of the international game and while that may seem relatively simple to achieve, it is most definitely not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The YouTube Generation - Jack Zorab
November 17, 2021 04:30 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBLast Christmas marks three years since Robbie Owen – the creator of the YouTube channel Squidge Rugby – wrote the script for his first video; and in so doing, started a rugby revolution. Jack Zorab looks at the influencers and their impact on the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Opportunity Knocks - Concussion in Rugby - Sam Peters
November 16, 2021 06:16 - 16 minutes - 6.89 MBEven those of us who have spent years warning that professional rugby faces a ticking time bomb of premature dementia cases found this week’s interviews with Steve Thompson and Alix Popham shocking. Sam Peters takes a sobering look at the issues facing the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Silver Bullet or Silver Medal - Gregor Paul
November 16, 2021 06:14 - 7 minutes - 5.85 MBRugby in New Zealand is on an irreversible road to somewhere. Gregor Paul looks at the options and what the Silverlake deal may mean for the All Blacks and the sport in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All Blacks were melted by England in RWC semi final
November 01, 2019 03:37 - 32 minutes - 59.9 MBThis week on the Bill Ellis, James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates dissect the All Blacks loss to England in their Rugby World Cup semi final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Rugby World Cup Semi Final Showdown Special
October 25, 2019 06:15 - 31 minutes - 58.3 MBThis week on the Bill Ellis, James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates talk us through the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi finals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
All Blacks v Tonga, Mitre 10 Cup & Ranfurly Shield
September 05, 2019 20:49 - 36 minutes - 66.9 MBJoin James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates in conversation on the Bill Ellis Podcast. This week there's widespread agreement across the panel as the boys cover off another action packed week in NZ rugby. Discussion topics: All Blacks v Tonga. Which RWC pool is the deepest? Mitre 10 Cup + Otago host Taranaki in what will be a very big Ranfurly Shield Challenge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
How the All Blacks' RWC squad shapes up against biggest rivals
August 29, 2019 23:36 - 35 minutes - 81.1 MBThis week on the Bill Ellis Podcast: McOnie, Mils, & Bates take a deep dive into the All Blacks' RWC squad and how it shapes up against their northern rivals, plus we're into round 4 of Mitre 10 Cup where Championship leaders Taranaki host Premiership leaders Tasman in a mouthwatering 'top of the tables' clash. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Selection Headaches Galore in All Blacks' RWC Squad
August 20, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 82.1 MBThis week on the Bill Ellis Podcast McOnie, Mils, & Bates cover off another important week for New Zealand rugby. From the All Blacks' vanquishing of the Australian Wallabies and the ensuing RWC selection crisis, to the bright young stars of the Mitre 10 Cup - she's all go around here on the Bill Ellis! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wounded All Blacks must bounce back at Eden Park
August 13, 2019 03:04 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWas Scott Barrett's red card justified? Who will play where this weekend at Eden Park? Is Ben Smith cooked? Join McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo in conversation on the Bill Ellis Podcast as they cover off the week in NZ rugby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo pay tribute to Sir Brian Lochore
August 05, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThis week on the Bill Ellis Podcast: McOnie, Mils, and Salizzo pay tribute to one of the great men of All Blacks rugby, Sir Brian Lochore. Was BJ a fan of the film Titanic? How much RWC game-plan will the ABs show against the Wallabies? When will the they settle on their best midfield combination? And what can we expect from the Bledisloe Cup where ‘dual opensides’ & ‘twin playmakers’ line up for both sides? Listen in now for all that and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...
McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo on why tiny rugby players are sometimes the best
July 31, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJames McOnie is joined in conversation by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina & celebrated senior sportscaster Ric Salizzo to discuss the very latest in NZ rugby on the Bill Ellis Podcast. Should the All Blacks be worried ahead of the first Bledisloe test following their draw with South Africa? When will NZR invest more in their tiniest players with highest x-factor-to-weight ratio? Why does McOnie miss lil Kevvy Mealamu so much? How many ABs test jerseys does Mils have stuffed in old kit bags ...