RuggaMatrix International MP3
260 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsEach week Djuro Sen, Ben Kimber and special guests provide expert analysis and commentary on the big games and issues in world Rugby.
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RuggaMatrix International 109 - Tougher Than Brumby Jack
March 07, 2011 01:32 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWhat a week ahead. 6 Nations reaches a vital stage and Les Kiss talks about the challenge of Wales for Ireland and Scotland for England. Super Rugby continues with Reds coach Ewen McKenzie breaking a long standing hoodoo by beating the Brumbies. In-Depth Analysis is TEAM BONDING – Part 3 – 30 Man Squads.
RuggaMatrix International 108 - Our Mates
March 03, 2011 01:35 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBA tragic week with a devastating earthquake destroying much of Christchurch. We look to Rugby to provide an escape but also inspiration for our Kiwi mates. 6 Nations resumes this weekend with England to face France in a blockbuster. Ewen McKenzie talks Super Rugby and In-Depth Analysis is TEAM BONDING – Part 2.
RuggaMatrix International 107 - England Setting The Pace
February 16, 2011 01:37 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBCracking 6 Nations analysis this week. Les Kiss joins us from the Ireland bunker after their dramatic loss to France. England power on against Italy and Wales hit back against Scotland. Super Rugby kicks off this weekend and we’re joined by new panel member, former Wallaby now assistant coach of the Western Force, Nick Stiles. In-Depth Analysis is back and we start the first of a three week series about TEAM BONDING.
RuggaMatrix International 106 - Six Nations Away
February 05, 2011 01:39 - 47 minutes - 27.9 MBThe Six Nations is underway and we get straight into the analysis of England’s 26-19 win over Wales in Cardiff. It’s a cracking start to the 6N with matches in Rome and Paris to come. Les Kiss joins us from Italy ahead of Ireland’s match and we look ahead to Sunday’s clash between France and Scotland. Super Rugby is less than two weeks away and we check out the latest trial form.
RuggaMatrix International 105 - Game On
January 24, 2011 23:33 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBWe’re down to the final 8 of the Heineken Cup and the 6 Nations is on our doorstep. So much to look forward to over the coming weeks. RuggaMatrix checks in with our good friend Peter Hewat in Japan. He’s about to play in a Grand Final for Suntory but he’s also across the world game. Super Rugby is also about to kickoff in the South and we cross to Ewen McKenzie for the latest news on trial matches. There’s plenty to cover .. so don’t waste another moment .. start downloading now!
RuggaMatrix International 104 - True Spirit
January 11, 2011 23:34 - 1 hour - 39.1 MBThis is a special show. The Queensland Reds are in the middle of a massive natural disaster and we cross to Ewen McKenzie for a ‘live’ report. Widespread flooding has claimed property and lives … and the Reds are doing their best to help out. The team’s Super Rugby preparations have been severely disrupted and we find out how they are coping. Elsewhere the Heineken Cup is heading for an incredible showdown this weekend – Les Kiss has the latest. Our special guest is All Blacks lock Ali Wil...
RuggaMatrix International 103 - The Year Begins
January 07, 2011 01:53 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBWelcome to 2011 and our first show of this World Cup year. Les Kiss reports on the progress in Europe since the Autumn Internationals and what countries need to do … to be a force in New Zealand later in the year. England’s big management overhaul? Good or bad? If good … what about the timing? Super Rugby teams are back training for a new competition in the south. We cross to Ewen McKenzie who is right in the middle of preparations for his second year at the Reds.
RuggaMatrix International 102 - The Christmas Special
December 29, 2010 01:56 - 1 hour - 25.2 MBDue out Christmas Day but a few gremlins delayed the roll out of this annual festive show. This week we travel to the home of Greg Growden for a chat about his latest book Inside The Wallabies. But it’s much more than flogging a book, it’s an in depth look at following the game from the point of view of one of the game’s leading writers. Greg’s been covering the game for 30 years and he’s ideally suited to giving us a candid look at how the game has evolved in that time. It’s a meaty conv...
RuggaMatrix International 101 - The Heineken Cup Report
December 20, 2010 01:58 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBIt’s the last show before Christmas. Les Kiss reports in from the Bath v Ulster clash and we talk Heineken Cup in depth. The scrum remains a talking point and Ewen McKenzie sets the scene for Super Rugby 2011. It’s our second last show for the year so download today!
RuggaMatrix International 100 - Two Years in the Making
December 10, 2010 08:38 - 1 hour - 66 MB2 years in the making we reflect on shows past with special guests Eddie Jones and Bob Dwyer. We also reveal the winner of our Limerick competition. Awesome prizes are on their way to one clever listener.
RuggaMatrix International 099 - Never in Doubt Gregor Townsend
November 24, 2010 12:21 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThe Scots are now 6th in the world rankings and we just had to check in with the victorious camp. Scottish and Lions (plus Warringah Rats) legend Gregor Townsend is our special guest. The attack coach of Scotland under Andy Robinson, Gregor gives us the close up look at the tactics they used to plot the downfall of the Springboks. We also check in with Les Kiss in camp with Ireland after their pulsating Test against New Zealand at Aviva Stadium. Another defeat but plenty of positives to t...
RuggaMatrix International 098 - England on the Rise
November 17, 2010 11:56 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBEngland's 35-18 win over Australia was the big result of last week's Autumn Internationals. We look at how England did it and where they go from here. The panel also examines what went wrong for the Wallabies. Making matters worse .. Munster downed Australia 15-6 last night. It's given the Irish a much needed lift ahead of this weekend's clash with the All Blacks at Aviva Stadium. We also cover the Springboks, Wales, France and Scotland. IN DEPTH-ANALYSIS - Attacking Platform (Scrum or ...
RuggaMatrix International 097 - Who Needs a Scrum with Backs Like these Guys
November 11, 2010 11:34 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBRound one went to the Southern Hemisphere in the 2010 Autumn Internationals. Our feature match for review is the England v New Zealand clash at Twickenham. The All Blacks won as expected but there's a lot to like about England's performance. The English will take a great deal of confidence into this week's clash with Australia, especially after the Wallabies' scrum was trounced by Wales in Cardiff. But in the end the Welsh failed to win despite their scrum confidence and that will also ...
RuggaMatrix International 096 - Heading North Autumn Internationals Preview
November 04, 2010 11:21 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis week Mark Cashman returns from his magical mystery tour and gets stuck into a full Autumn Internationals preview show. Can England stop the All Blacks? Are the Wallabies on a roll after upsetting the Kiwis in Hong Kong? Will Ireland inspire its supporters against the world champion Springboks? IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - THE COACHES' BOX CONTROLLING YOUR EMOTIONS .. GETTING YOUR MESSAGE RIGHT Coaches blowing up is one the great delights of watching rugby. But how do you vent your frustrati...
RuggaMatrix International 095 - Short Sweet and to the Point Benn Robinson
October 29, 2010 10:58 - 24 minutes - 14.6 MBIt's Bledisloe Four for 2010 and we get the latest from Australian prop Benn Robinson ahead of the match in Hong Kong. Les Kiss covers all matters in the north with national team camps and Magners League. This show is only half an hour in duration but it packs a lot in. We'll be back to normal next week.
RuggaMatrix International 093 - The Heineken Cup According to Rocky Elsom
September 30, 2010 11:06 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBThe Heineken Cup is only a week away and we call in our expert on the subject. Wallabies captain and former Leinster hero Rocky Elsom casts a close eye across all the pools in the competition to find Europe's premier team. He's straight to the point and he doesn't hold out much hope for his old club in Dublin. Marc Stcherbina makes a 'live' appearance in the RuggaMatrix studio. We hear more from him about the long road back to normal life after breaking his neck in this competition 18 mon...
RuggaMatrix International 092 - The Rebel Mark Bakewell
September 23, 2010 10:48 - 1 hour - 35.9 MBRuggaMatrix speaks with former Bath assistant coach now Melbourne Rebels forwards coach Mark Bakewell on episode 092. A coach of vast experience across the word, Mark is well placed to run a form line across the teams in the north and south. We get an interesting insight into coaching in France and in the Premiership. Now Mark's job is to get the Melbourne Rebels competitive from day one in the Super Rugby (Super 15) starting 2011. He says Danny Cipriani made the best decision of his sho...
RuggaMatrix International 091 - 'Beware the Bravehearts' Andy Robinson
September 15, 2010 10:29 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBRuggaMatrix looks at a Scotland team on the rise with Head Coach Andy Robinson. The former England International tells the panel he's watched the Tri Nations closely and he's impressed. He has high hopes that the 6 Nations can also produce some of the stunning matches that have made for exhausting viewing in the 2010 3N. Robinson has guided the Scots to impressive wins over Argentina in Argentina and the Wallabies last autumn. He also has firm opinions on the scrum and its importance as...
RuggaMatrix International 090 - The Race Begins
September 09, 2010 10:12 - 1 hour - 40.2 MBThis week we look at the start of the Magners League and Aviva Premiership in detail with Les Kiss who has returned from the wilderness. The Italians have started with some promise in the Magners League but what's the overall quality of week one? The Aviva Premiership also commenced with some interesting results and look at those as well. The Tri Nations games have offered a lot of excitement but we also check the scoring stats and see how they match up with their defensive efforts. IN-D...
RuggaMatrix International 089 - The Premiership Awaits
September 02, 2010 09:23 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThe Aviva Premiership headlines this week's show. Former London Irish excitement machine Peter Hewat casts his eye across the new competition from his new base in Japan. Peter gives us a fearless prediction for the outcome of the premiership and he also looks closely at the game in his own backyard. Peter plays with Suntory, coached by Eddie Jones and also boasting international names like George Gregan and Todd Clever. Les Kiss has the week off again but Ewen McKenzie gives us a full wr...
RuggaMatrix International 088 - Altitude Schmaltitude
August 26, 2010 08:59 - 1 hour - 43 MBThe All Blacks are Tri Nations champions again and we look back at last week's epic clash at Soccer City. South Africa will host the Wallabies this weekend and they'll be hurting. Loftus is a fortress for the Springboks and Australia will need to pull off a mighty upset and overcome a losing streak at altitude which stretches back almost 50 years. Our special guest commentator filling in for Les Kiss is Marc Stcherbina. Our other special guest is dropped Wallabies prop Al Baxter and now ...
RuggaMatrix International 087 - Focus People!
August 19, 2010 08:40 - 59 minutes - 38.1 MBThe Tri Nations battlefield moves to South Africa with the All Blacks and Springboks set to clash in an epic encounter. We cross to New Zealand and catch up with leading rugby scribe Marc Hinton from rugbyheaven.co.nz. Les Kiss reports in from Dublin as pre-season preparations near completion. Ewen McKenzie casts his eye across the Top 14. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - Breakdown Management The All Blacks have led the way in this area this season. Using players in different ways has enabled the K...
RuggaMatrix International 086 - Future Quest
August 12, 2010 08:24 - 58 minutes - 37.9 MBHave the All Blacks developed cloaking technology? That's one of the many possibilities raised in this week's review of Bledisloe 2. New Zealand are not just better than the rest - they are smarter - and we go into the detail. Les Kiss covers the latest news on competitions about to kick-off in the north. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - What will the game be like at the world cup? We ask our expert panel to get out their crystal balls and make bold predictions about how the game will be played in a...
RuggaMatrix International 085 - Blackout
August 04, 2010 08:02 - 47 minutes - 31.6 MBThe All Blacks continue their rampage - smashing the Wallabies in the first Bledisloe Cup encounter in Melbourne. We analyse how they did it and look at what Australia must do to turn the tables in Christchurch this weekend. The panel also breaks down South Africa's situation. Why have they hit a big hole? All that and plenty more despite a shorter episode this week.
RuggaMatrix International 084 - No Pictures Please
July 29, 2010 07:49 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBIt's the coundown to the Bledisloe Cup and it's all on the line for the Wallabies. We look in detail at the photo saga surrounding the All Blacks. New Zealand is outraged that a photo of a training document was published. It's the subject of our In-Depth Analysis as well. Ewen McKenzie is heading to Melbourne so we get the latest intel from the man in the know. We cross to Chris Whitaker in France ahead of the Top 14 season and find out if he can speak French yet. Les Kiss is on holida...
RuggaMatrix International 083 - The Referee
July 22, 2010 07:25 - 58 minutes - 37 MBThis week we hear from one of the great referees in former Test match official Peter Marshall. A former first grade player who has 20 years of refereeing experience Peter is well placed to comment on the current state of the game's decision makers. Peter also managed the Australian Rugby Union referees department and now works with cricket umpires for the Australian Cricket Board. The interview doubles as our IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS for this week. We review game two of the Tri Nations and look ...
RuggaMatrix International 082 - All Blacks
July 15, 2010 07:03 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBWe're back online with a new show. The full original panel is together once again looking back at the All Blacks incredible win over the Springboks in the opening Tri Nations match in Auckland. Has NZ set the standard? Will South Africa strike back this weekend in Wellington? Lots of questions to answer on the Tri Nations and northern hemisphere clubs as they conduct their pre-season programmes. We cross to our man on the ground in New Zealand also - Marc Hinton from rugbyheaven.co.nz. ...
RuggaMatrix International 081 - Eddie Delivers
July 01, 2010 06:49 - 1 hour - 45 MBThe tours to the south are over and only Scotland can hold their heads high after sweeping the series against Argentina. Even France could not win against the Pumas. In today's show we look at the world standings with one of the best rugby brains in the game - Eddie Jones the former Wallaby coach and victorious 2007 World Cup assistant to Jake White's South African team. Eddie is coaching director of Japanese powerhouse Suntory and he's well placed with a neutral view of all countries fine...
RuggaMatrix International 080 - What About Scotland?
June 24, 2010 06:28 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAnother tough week in the deep south - but England and Scotland have shown the way. While both teams had courageous wins Wales, Ireland and Italy ran into trouble. Although Italy did well against South Africa. Scotland move up to 7th place in the IRB rankings after sweeping the series in Argentina. So there's a host of games and ramifications to cover in show 80. IN DEPTH ANALYSIS - BUDGETED PERFORMANCE This is a masterclass on selection and what to expect from your players by Ewen McK...
RuggaMatrix International 079 - Scrum or Run
June 17, 2010 05:59 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBCan the north strike back this weekend? Ireland are still smarting after being smashed by the All Blacks and 6 Nations champions France were demolished by World Champions South Africa. Even England's all powerful scrum failed to contain Australia. So this week we put the heat on Les Kiss over Ireland's debacle in New Plymouth. As usual Les meets the criticism head on. We talk with Ewen McKenzie about the brave Scots who toppled Argentina. And we look ahead to this weekend and the World ...
RuggaMatrix International 078 - Down Under
June 10, 2010 05:28 - 1 hour - 20.3 MBThe best of the north is now down under for a series of mouth watering test matches. Can Ireland pull off the improbable and beat the All Blacks? We ask Les Kiss and Ronan O'Gara exactly that question. England take on the Wallabies in Perth and we look back at the Springboks v Wales clash. IN DEPTH ANALYSIS Inspired by a rucking incident in the England v Australian Barbarians game. Is it possible to ruck without using your boot? We look at alternatives to rucking and the evolution of t...
RuggaMatrix International 077 - Tears and Trophies
June 02, 2010 05:11 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAs the show title suggests we look at the finals across the globe that decided the Magners League, Guinness Premiership, Top 14 and Super 14. This is the honour roll for 2010 and it makes for impressive reading. Heineken Cup - Toulouse Magners League - Ospreys Guinness Premiership - Leicester Top 14 - Clermont Super 14 - Bulls Les Kiss was on hand for the Ospreys win in Dublin and we look closely at the fallout from all the results. The invasion of the south is underway and we check ...
RuggaMatrix International 076 - The Premiership
May 26, 2010 04:57 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBRuggaMatrix returns to England this week with a feature interview with England and Bath prop David Flatman. If you've never listened to a David Flatman interview ... you've missed out because not only is he hilarious he's brilliant on the finer points of the game. We discuss the Guinness Premiership in depth with David, the scrum and the England tour squad which is heading down under next week. Ewen McKenzie covers all things Top 14, Heineken Cup and Super Rugby while Les Kiss gives us a ...
RuggaMatrix International 075 - The Global Wrap
May 19, 2010 04:41 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBThe team has called in some heavyweight support to help predict the outcome of some massive matches in our global wrap in show 75 of RuggaMatrix. Wallaby and 2009 Leinster hero Rocky Elsom looks at the Heineken Cup decider this weekend between Toulouse and Biarritz just for starters. The final two have been decided in the Magners League, Top 14 and Guinness premiership but we're still waiting on the Super 14 to purge two more teams in that series. If you're vaguely interested in any rugby...
RuggaMatrix International 074 - Finals Fever
May 12, 2010 04:26 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThe finals are upon us in the northern hemisphere and in Super Rugby the last round will decide who will play in the semis. The Bulls at the time of publication were reportedly set to rest up to 13 players for their match against the Stormers but whatever they decide it's a great talking point and we discuss the issue in depth with the panel and our special guest from South Africa Bob Skinstad. It's fired up some of our listeners who say nothing less than the Bulls full strength team will ...
RuggaMatrix International 073 - Biarritz Blitz
May 06, 2010 04:11 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBWe have our finalists and this week we speak with the underdogs Biarritz. Jack Issac, backs coach for Biarritz, is our special guest he gives us a fascinating look inside the Basque club. It will be an all French final after Biarritz accounted for Munster and Toulouse downed Leinster. Les Kiss is back and he runs an expert eye across both semi-finals of the Heineken Cup and the closing stages of the Magners League. Ewen McKenzie talks Super 14 and just how tight the race is for the playo...
RuggaMatrix International 072 - Accountability
April 28, 2010 03:53 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis week Peter Hewat fills in for Les Kiss to talk all things Guinness Premiership and Heineken Cup. Who will prevail between Leinster and Toulouse in Saturday's semi and who will finish on top in Sunday's semi-final between Biarritz and Munster? Peter gives us an expert call on the final four. In Super 14 the Queensland Reds continue to win more fans each week the world over and we're once again please to have their super coach on board Ewen McKenzie. The Reds face the Brumbies this we...
RuggaMatrix International 071 - D4
April 21, 2010 03:39 - 1 hour - 39.8 MBThis is one of our special panel only shows and we have a lot to cover with our experts Ewen McKenzie and Les Kiss. We cross to Les after giving him the night off last week and cover all things Magners League and Guinness Premiership as both competitions near the end game. The story of the Super 14 is the resurrection of the Queensland Reds under super coach McKenzie. How is he doing it? We do a little probing this week. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - THE CHIP KICK
RuggaMatrix International 070 - Pure Speed
April 15, 2010 02:47 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWhat a weekend of Heineken Cup quarterfinals and that's our main focus this week. Former Leinster hero and current Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom gives us his view of the final 8 matches and what he thinks will happen in the semis. As usual it's raw Rocky with some interesting thoughts on Leinster and the other teams. We also look inside the Brumbies and the Super 14. Les Kiss has the night off ... we'll catch him next week but we happily welcome back Ewen McKenzie fresh from a successful...
RuggaMatrix International 069 - From Leinster with Love
April 07, 2010 02:11 - 1 hour - 41 MBWho can stop Leinster? Munster failed last week in the big Magners League local derby at Thomond Park. This weekend though the champions of Europe face a quarterfinal challenge worthy of respect in Clermont Auvergne at the RDS. So who better than Shaun Berne to take us through what the Leinster mob are up to at this late stage of the season. Berne has been a critical figure off the bench for Leinster and his experience will count as the European competition comes to an end. Aside from a...
RuggaMatrix International 068 - Men of Courage
March 31, 2010 00:56 - 59 minutes - 37.6 MBJulian Huxley is one of sport's great stories. 2 years ago he had a tumour removed from his brain and now he's back playing for the Brumbies and he's got a real chance of winning back his Wallaby jersey too. Last week he came on earlier than expected in the match against the Chiefs and he won great praise for his courage and inspirational play. This week on our show Julian talks openly about his illness and his road back to elite rugby. It's been a long hard journey and he reveals much of...
RuggaMatrix International 067 - Danger Zone
March 25, 2010 00:42 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBVive le France! The Grand Slam 6 Nations champions are France and this week we look back at the 2010 tournament with our special guest from Italy, Craig Gower. Craig joins us from France where his club Bayonne is facing tough match against Top 14 ladder leaders Castres this weekend. We get a first hand account of the strengths of the different teams during this year's championship and Craig gives Scotland a better than expected assessment over England. The former Australian rugby league ...
RuggaMatrix International 066 - Munster Mash
March 17, 2010 00:16 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe 6 Nations is about to be decided and there's a remote chance Ireland could steal it but France is the hot favourite to not only win but claim another Grand Slam. Ireland need to beat Scotland, a tough opponent, by a large margin and hope England can do the same to France (well not as well). But there's controversy brewing with the last minute implementation of the new law interpretations that have already been championed and adopted by SANZAR. Les Kiss reveals on this week's show th...
RuggaMatrix International 065 - The Big Comeback
March 10, 2010 23:58 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBThe pressure is building on France as the chasing pack waits for them to fall over. Ireland are still in the hunt for the Triple Crown and remain hopeful that the door will open for a title defence. Lote Tuqiri says goodbye to rugby union with his head held high, we discuss his contribution and chances of success going back to rugby league in just a few days time. The Italians are coming! The Magners League will welcome Italian clubs next season, good or bad? The Super 14 reaches round ...
RuggaMatrix International 064 - 6 Nations State of Play
March 04, 2010 23:39 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBFrance is in the box seat for 6 Nations glory but we talk about what happens if the French choke and the door opens again for the others. It could be a mad dash for the title. Les Kiss takes us through that epic win by Ireland over England at Twickenham. We look at the Magners League and touch on the Guinness Premiership. The Super 14 is up to round 4 and we look at the progress of the Bulls and Waratahs plus we discuss the troubles the Sharks are going through. Our In-Depth Analysis thi...
RuggaMatrix International 063 - Culture Shock
February 25, 2010 22:46 - 1 hour - 41.1 MBWallabies coach Robbie Deans is our special guest on RuggaMatrix 063 - Culture Shock. We continue to debate the new law interpretations at the breakdown and we once again go in-depth on the subject. Our expert panel includes Robbie and Sydney Morning Herald Chief Rugby Correspondent Greg Growden. Les Kiss fires back from a Northern point of view as Robbie Deans makes the argument for change. It's another great discussion and we guarantee that you won't agree with at least someone but tha...
RuggaMatrix International 062 - Jonny Be Good
February 19, 2010 09:46 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBLes Kiss is in vintage form for this week as he expresses firm views over the southern hemisphere's law interpretation to promote more attacking rugby. While fans, players and commentators speak in glowing terms about week one of super rugby we flesh out the issue a little deeper with one of the best thinkers in the game. Let's just say he's not a fan! Our In-Depth Analysis is ROLL AWAY TACKLER. The new law interpretation at the tackle has definitely improved the quality of attacking bal...
RuggaMatrix International 061 - Bye George
February 12, 2010 09:12 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBThe Six Nations is underway and we review weekend one and look forward to week two. Ireland v France is the pivotal match of the tournament and we go direct to Les Kiss in camp with the Irish in Paris. Ewen McKenzie gives us an unbiased view on the Six Nations, unlike Les, and he's impressed with England. We farewell George Smith from Test Rugby and speak to the man himself and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. Our In-Depth analysis looks at LINE SPEED. Is it all about speed? Once again t...
RuggaMatrix International 060 - Six Nations
February 05, 2010 09:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBIt's Six Nations time again and we have the latest news from the defending title holders. Donncha O'Callaghan is our special guest. The Muster and Lions squad member gives RuggaMatrix the inside word on his knee injury and when he expects to be back. Donncha is also an ambassador for Unicef and he's been working hard in helping to raise awareness for the devastation in Haiti. We have a full Six Nations preview and talk Super Rugby with Ewen McKenzie. Our In-Depth analysis looks at MAN D...
RuggaMatrix International 059 - The Dark Side of the Scrum
January 29, 2010 08:44 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBRuggaMatrix looks at a controversial round of Heineken Cup .. another replacement blunder has marred the quarter-finals make up. Top 14 ploughed on while most other comps have a rest heading into the 6 Nations. Les Kiss joins us from Ireland's camp and he gives an up to date form guide on this year's combatants. Super Rugby trials continue and Ewen McKenzie details how the refereeing of the breakdown will open the game up in 2010. We also hear from Justin Harrison. He plays his first mat...