7th Heaven Pod

The Post Perth Pondering

February 02, 2024 06:11 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB

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Pumped for Perth!

January 24, 2024 15:44 - 1 hour - 117 MB

The OG Rugby 7s pod returns for 2024 looking back at The Challenger Series and ahead to Perth SVNS with guests GB's Emma Uren and Aussie 7s' Chucky Stannard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cape of Good 7s

December 08, 2023 13:46 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MB

ft Layla Arrison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DXB Hot Take

December 04, 2023 20:22 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Raw reaction from Pitch 1 at The Sevens Stadium, with the pitch still warm with Emirates Dubai 7s Final action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SVNTH HVN... The triumphant return!

November 30, 2023 17:44 - 1 hour - 103 MB

ft. Shiray Kaka & Augustin Fraga Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sayonara Tokyo 2020 - The Olympic 7s Debrief

August 18, 2021 05:43 - 1 hour - 110 MB

The full Tokyo 2020 Olympic Rugby 7s debrief with Mitch, Burts and Byrnesy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Olympod - Women’s Olympic Preview

July 23, 2021 14:44 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MB

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game. Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s #OneNightin7thHeaven In this episode, Byrnesy, still in Isolation, is joined once again by Rob Vickerman and a a rock star Debutant i...

Konichiwa from Tokyo

July 22, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game. Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s #OneNightin7thHeaven In this episode, Technical difficulties are just about overcome and Tokyo Joe Byrnes is joined by Former England...

Konichiwa from Tokyo - Men’s Olympic Preview

July 22, 2021 14:32 - 1 hour - 79.5 MB

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game. Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s #OneNightin7thHeaven In this episode, Technical difficulties are just about overcome and Tokyo Joe Byrnes is joined by Former England...

California Dreaming

June 25, 2021 10:25 - 1 hour - 94.8 MB

With GB 7s in Los Angeles set to play their final pre-Tokyo tournament, we pick apart the Men's and Women's selection, while of course looking back on the thrilling Olympic Repechage from last weekend in Monaco. Byrnesy, Mitch and Burts also round up the rest of the International 7s action from around the globe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob Vickerman aka The VickerNause

May 27, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MB

Former England 7s Captain Rob Vickerman and one of the voices of World Series 7s gives us his opinion on: GB 7s Ireland 7s USA 7s Womens 7s AND much, much more! Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch offer the odd bit too... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Return of Team GB 7s

May 13, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

After a month long absence 7th Heaven returns with a comprehensive round up of all the goings on in the world of International rugby 7s with big focus on the St. George's Tournament being held between GB7s, USA and Ireland this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 for 1 with Nate Hirayama & Karl Tenana

April 15, 2021 14:57 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MB

Canada 7s Captain Nate Hirayama joins Byrnesy, Chip and Burts from Quarantine, fresh from the Emirates International 7s for a tournament debrief, while Karl Tenana gives us the All Blacks & Black Ferns 7s low down from New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ilona Maher & The Awesome Foursome

April 07, 2021 12:48 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

Mitch, Chip, Burts & Byrnesy are back to bring the hot gossip from the world of International 7s. We get a Team GB update, analysis of the teams on show at the Emirates International 7s as well as USA Eagle Ilona Maher who joins as this week's guest in 7th Heaven... plus the usual unstructured left field chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max McFarland Puggies Up!

March 10, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Scotland 7s wing sensation Max McFarland has scored in every World Series Event he's played in since debuting in Dubai in 2017. He gives us a Scotsman's perspective from within the GB 7s camp and how he scores all those tries! Byrnesy, Chip, Mitch & Burts also discuss: International Women's Day The Women's 2021 World Cup postponement and... We almost get to the bottom of Scotland 7s' 'Puggy Up' cry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus Smith: 7th Heaven's Mercurial Man

March 03, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

Harlequins' Marcus Smith is one of the most gifted and talked about fly-halves in England. We've got him up to 7th Heaven to ask (amongst other things) WHY he said no to Team GB 7s for this summer's Tokyo Olympics?? Also Byrnesy, Mitch, Chip and Burts talk: GB 7s Mens and Women Updates from INSIDE THE CAMP Equal pay for men and women Madrid 7s #7thheavenpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geezer in The Clouds: Mike Friday

February 24, 2021 05:07 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MB

Mike Friday aka 'Geezer' is The USA Eagles Men's 7s Head Honcho. He's not just one of the most colourful characters on the HSBC World Series but one of the most respected voices in the game. He can now add a visit 7th Heaven to his well travelled rugby 7s CV Including Madrid7s Debrief Kenya 7s love Russia rule the women's roost Why USA didn't win (both tournaments!)? Why don't more women's teams kick? What are the global changes needed to help 7s survive then thrive? Hosted on Acast...

The Paco Pod: Madrid 7s Preview with Francisco Hernandez

February 17, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Paco Hernandez is one of Spain's finest ever 7s players. Who better than the recently retired Captain to join the boys in The Clouds to help preview the first International 7s tournament for 12months... The Madrid 7s!... And of course we talk about 'that hit' against Japan. Chip and Mitch preview: USA, Kenya, Argentina, France and Portugal's chances while Burts gives us the lowdown on USA, France, Russia, Spain, Poland and Kenya's who'll be competing for the women's crown #7thheavenpod H...

7ème Ciel avec JP Barraque

February 10, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MB

7th Heaven's favourite Frenchman JP Barraque joins Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch up in The Clouds to talk all things France 7s. He's a star for Clermont Auvergne, was recently capped for France XV but first and foremost he is Les Blues 7s' Captain Plus: Madrid 7s Details Burts' Breakdown is back Putting trolls in their place Chippy's legendary dunk at Harlequins training #7thheavenpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chuckying a Sydney 7s pod on the Barbie!

February 03, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Chucky Stannard embodies Aussie 7s - He Captained them, is their All-time top points scorer in World Series 7s and now is Assistant-coach to their Women's side who are looking to retain their Olympic Gold Medal in Tokyo this summer... not to mention he's got a story or two! Plus, as per, Mitch, Chip, Byrnesy and newest pod member Burts are all in The Clouds and talking all things 7s. ***We encountered a number of recording issues on this episode and apologise that the audio quality is not ...

DJ Forbes and the New Zealand 7s Special

January 27, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Hamilton 7s should be this weekend... but it's not... so we got the next best thing. Wait.... No. We got even better... All Blacks 7s legend DJ Forbes! Also we welcome the newest member of the 7th Heaven Crew... 2021 is our year 7s fans! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feliz Navi-pod from Will Muir, Benny Harris & 7th Heaven

December 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 126 MB

The last pod of 2020 and it's a bumper one! The 7th Heaven Crew celebrate Christmas by looking to the future, with Rising England rugby 7s Starts Will Muir and Ben Harris in The Clouds to discuss their journey to rugby 7s and XVs progress with Bath and Saracens. Also: What does the GB 7s funding mean for The Olympics and the home unions? Chippy's Harlequins debut in The Champions Cup away to Munster The inaugural 7th Heaven Christmas Quiz Happy Christmas from the 7th Heaven Pod! #OneNi...

Bryan Habana - The Fastest Man in 7th Heaven

December 05, 2020 03:17 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

Bryan Habana in 7th Heaven on... Cape Town 7s... The Blitzbokke Brotherhood... Pablo Matera... Need we say any more? #OneNightinHeaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Points Packed Pod with Ben Gollings

November 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Rugby 7s Royalty is in The Clouds this week as World Record 7s points scorer Ben Gollings enters 7th Heaven to talk... well... pretty much everything... Also the boys reminisce of Arabian Nights past in the week that the Dubai 7s should be kicking off for the 51st time in it's history and Chip hits us with an update from his trial at Quins #OneNightin7thHeaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ruaridh McConnochie's Return

November 20, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

It's been a while... but it's worth the wait with big news from Chip AND Mitch, the last word on the Bermuda 10s plus... The boys check in on Bath and England winger Ruaridh McConnochie on the eve of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season... #ONENIGHTIN7THHEAVEN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byrnesy's Bermudian Uso Tomasi Alosio

November 01, 2020 08:30 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

It's Week 2 of the World Tens Series in Bermuda so Samoa 7s Captain, Asia-Pacific Dragons Star and 7th Heaven favourite Tomasi Alosio joins the boys in The Clouds to talk all things Pacific Rugby AND of course The Bermuda 10s - A true gent... #OneNightin7thHeaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bermuda with Ben Foden

October 24, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

The long wait is over... Season 2 is here and coming live and direct from The Bermuda 10s. Former Northampton Saint and England XVs legend Ben Foden joins the boys for the ride as Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch welcome you back into The Clouds! #OneNightin7thHeaven Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes 7s the most demanding sport in the World?

July 27, 2020 07:13 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The 7th Heaven Crew ask 'What makes 7s the most demanding sport in the World?' to two of the foremost experts on athletic and mental performance in Elite level sport. Remi Mobed is Physio Program Lead and Katie Warriner the Performance Psychologist for England 7s with the boys delving deep into the make up of a top 7s player. We should all be enjoying the Olympic 7s this week in Tokyo but this'll have to do instead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great GB7s Conundrum: Mark Robertson & Luke Morgan

July 09, 2020 06:38 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Byrnesy, Mitch & Chip are back! With CEO Bill Sweeney confirming that the RFU have held talks with UK Sport for 7s funding, the BIG question is should the English, Welsh & Scottish Unions dispense with their 7s programs and will GB7s compete on the World Series full time? Current Osprey & Former Wales 7s flyer Luke Morgan and Scotland Olympic 7s Silver medalist Mark Robertson join the boys in The Clouds to sink their teeth into the GB7s conundrum... #OneNightin7thHeaven Hosted on Acast....

The End of Series Party Pod with Sean Maloney & Karl Te Nana

May 30, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

It's the last episode of the season! Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch mark the weekend that should have seen the World Series Champions crowned in Paris by throwing an end of season party with the help of Series commentating legends Sean Maloney and Karl Te Nana. The 7th Heaven Crew pick their Team of the Series and look back at the epic moments the six tournaments gave us over the last six months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No London 7s? No Worries!: Dan Norton

May 23, 2020 07:31 - 1 hour - 116 MB

With no London leg, the 7th Heaven crew have you got you covered with the biggest name in the game, the try scoring numero uno himself... Mr Dan Norton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All 7s with the All Blacks: Sam Dickson

May 16, 2020 06:30 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

All Blacks 7s Sam Dickson has over 50 tournament appearances, Commonwealth, World Cup and Series Gold to his name but he can now add the missing piece of the puzzle... A cap in 7th Heaven! Dicko talks AB7s, how they fit in to the All Blacks master plan and the upcoming Aotearoa NZ Super side Championship kicking off in June Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Atlanta: Alex Gray

May 08, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Not content with Premiership rugby and International 7s on his CV, Alex Gray has blazed a trail for UK crossover athletes in the USA by chasing the NFL elite with the Atlanta Falcons. Shaggy doesn't hold back in letting the 7th Heaven Crew in on the big plays, the big egos and the big dream he's chasing stateside! Most fascinating episode yet? It may just well be... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Ryan is FINALLY delivered by Chip

May 01, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

The man they call Banjo, who handed both Mitch & Chip their first caps, joins the crew in The Clouds for a reunion that nods to the past in looking forward to the future of 7s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ruaridh McConnochie & Marcus Watson Whopper!

April 24, 2020 20:35 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Strap yourselves in for a monster pod featuring two men who wore the 7s jersey of England and Great Britain with distinction before transitioning to the more congested format of the game in the Gallagher Premiership. Ruaridh McConnochie and Marcus Watson mix Wasps, Bath and World Cup talk with tales of 7s days of yore. This pod is a monster! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Agustín Pichot: The Big Interview

April 18, 2020 20:59 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

The man vying to become the next Chairman of World Rugby is in 7th Heaven talking honestly and openly about the changes he'd like to make to the game but maybe more crucially opens up on his famous suit-trainer combo! Former teammate and now PT to the stars Mel Deane brings a bit of craic to the party too in a pod NOT to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Perry Baker Post Easter Break Blues Antidote

April 14, 2020 09:19 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

Two-time World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker; aka PBake; aka The Speedstick steps into The Clouds for a wide ranging interview where he discusses his personal drive for medals, the state of USA Rugby and his unabashed desire to put on a show every time he sets foot on the pitch. AND Nause's Corner makes a return with Mitch talking motivation... A bumper pod to soothe your isolation woes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Quarantine-age Dream

April 03, 2020 08:34 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

With the world of 7s mourning the loss of the Series Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch ask what next?! For the Olympics... for the Unions and for the players in isolation! But despite these tragic events, there's plenty of fun to be had as the boys pick their Quarantine 7s Dream Teams... Watch the episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/ndrYgo0F3Vk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Better Late Than Never Mitch

March 13, 2020 17:25 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MB

If you loved Vancouver, you'll love this debrief as the boys go deep on Canada, Australia, England and those awesome All Blacks! Mitch learns that no matter how big time you get, once you're in 7th Heaven, there is no escape as we dial him in on the blower. But as he's back so is Nause's Corner, which this week addressed the age old question of mid-tournament fuelling... zzzzzzzzz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hot-steppin' round Vancouver with Nate Dogg

March 04, 2020 08:31 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MB

Canada and World Series legend Nate Hiriyama enters the clouds this week to talk all things Vancouver as the Series signs off from North America. The Number 3 on the All-time Points Scoring charts chats to Mitch about the state of game as a whole and Olympic preparation for our Commonwealth cousins... Back home the boys relive the utterly epic LA 7s including that Final between South Africa and Fiji, talk the slow creep of dissent in the modern game while Chippy's Law makes it's long awaite...

Star Spangled Stardust

February 25, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

World Rugby Women's Player of the Year Emily Scarratt joins the boys in the clouds as does USA 7s' Steve Tomasin to talk everything LA as the USA 7s heads to California. The boys discuss how teams will deal with the damaging loss of the Hong Kong and Singapore legs on this year's Series, the pros and cons of player highlights reels while Nauses' Corner looks at the role of the sweeper in a 7s side. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maximum Mitch!

February 07, 2020 22:34 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Mitch is back from Down Under to give us the Series low-down. Chippy lays down the law on THAT Paco tackle and Nauses Corner addresses team make-up, plus all the usual Seventh Heaven fun. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Short and Sweet in the Southern Hem

January 29, 2020 06:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MB

With Mitch away putting on a cross-field kick masterclass Down Under for England, Byrnesy and Chippy round up the Hamilton talking points PLUS a bambino bombshell from the big man! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A historic day in the clouds... Our first guest - England's Meg Jones!

January 23, 2020 23:11 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MB

England's Meg Jones joins the Seventh Heaven boys to talk all things Women 7s, psychology in those make or break moments, Simon Amor's move to Eddie Jone's right hand coaching band plus Mixed Metaphored Mitch nails Nause's Corner! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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