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The long-ish tradition of Great Rugby Chats continues on 8/9 Rugby with an incredible array of guests, and available on YouTube and wherever you pod every week.

Tune in every week as Brett McKay is joined by a revolving list of well-known guest co-hosts from all corners of the rugby world, combining to blend the perfect combination of passion, humour, nonsense, and genuine insight.

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S3 · E52
August 15 · 36 min
Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan
A much better showing from the Wallabies in Townsville, with a dominant front row and breakdown leading to a big win over Japan.
S3 · E52
August 15 · 35 min
Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies front row dominates Japan
A much better showing from the Wallabies in Townsville, with a dominant front row and breakdown leading to a big win over Japan.
S3 · E50
August 12 · 42 min
Ep.25 – Can the Wallabies counter Japan's 'infectious' rugby with Tom Robertson
The Les Kiss era with the Wallabies has started with a win, but what have we learned so far? Western Force and injured Wallabies prop Tom Robertson joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby for the squad-adjacent insight into what’s going on.
S3 · E49
August 8 · 35 min
Japan Series Post-Mortem: Wallabies spare Kiss blushes in Osaka
The Wallabies survived a massive scare from a determined Japan in Osaka, giving Les Kiss a winning start to his tenure - but only just.
S3 · E48
August 5 · 44 min
Ep.24 – What to expect from the Les Kiss Wallabies with Zane Hilton
What should we expect from the start of the Les Kiss era for the Wallabies? In this episode of 8/9 Rugby, Queensland Reds assistant coach Zane Hilton joins Brett McKay for a first-hand insight into what Kiss will bring to this new era of Australian rugby.
S3 · E47
July 22 · 49 min
Ep.23 – Nations Championship first leg judgements with Martin Devlin
The first leg of the inaugural Nations Championship was a great first outing for the new concept, but what have we learned?
S3 · E46
July 18 · 30 min
Nations Championship Post-Mortem: Wallabies dominate in Schmidt farewell
The Wallabies conclude the July leg of the Nations Championship with a dominant win over Italy in Perth, and with it, the Joe Schmidt era comes to an end to an with a Wallabies ‘Kiss of life’.
S3 · E45
July 15 · 44 min
Ep.22 – The Wallabies eternal quest for depth with Greg Clark
The first leg of the Nations Championship is nearly done, and the Wallabies find themselves in a bit of a depth crisis.
S3 · E44
July 11 · 27 min
Nations Championship Post Mortem: Wallabies flattened by French firepower
A familiar Nations Championship story for the Wallabies, who started brilliantly in Brisbane before being run down by an excellent France side in Brisbane.
S3 · E43
July 8 · 56 min
Ep.21 – Nations Championship is a winner with Jamie Wall
The Nations Championship is officially here, but is it the "winner" the rugby world has been waiting for?
S3 · E42
July 4 · 27 min
Nations Championship Post Mortem: Wallabies heartbreak in Sydney thriller
The Nations Championship has started with a bang, but it’s a heartbreaking result for the Wallabies, going down narrowly to a very good Ireland team in Sydney. The great Jim Tucker joins Brett McKay on the 8/9 Rugby Post Mortem to wade through all the highs and lows.
S3 · E41
July 1 · 42 min
Ep.20 – Mass Zoom calls shape Nations Championship preps with Angus Gardner
How do you align 12 nations and dozens of match officials for a brand new rugby tournament? Elite referee Angus Gardner returned to 8/9 Rugby to discuss the incredible level of preparation required for the jump from domestic competitions to the Test arena.
S3 · E40
June 24 · 49 min
AUS Rugby scene: Hurricanes obliterate Super Rugby records with Martin Devlin
The Hurricanes of 2026 are quite probably one of the greatest teams Super Rugby has ever seen. Their demolition of the Chiefs in the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final was one of the great performances
S3 · E39
June 23 · 42 min
Ep.19 – Leinster + Northampton romp to Grand Final glory with Riaan Louw
The URC and PREM Grand Finals have been decided, and the respective silverware has been lifted. Brett McKay is joined by South African rugby YouTube sensation Riaan Louw to break down a massive weekend of rugby deciders.
S3 · E38
June 17 · 50 min
AUS Rugby scene: Heavyweight battle to decide Super Rugby with Tony Johnson
The two best teams in Super Rugby Pacific will play in this weekend’s Grand Final. And though the Hurricanes and Chiefs got there as expected, the way they both navigated their Semi Finals was quite unexpected.
S3 · E36
June 16 · 46 min
Ep.18 – Exeter defence powers through to PREM Final with Sam Larner
Is Exeter’s defence the perfect tool to stop Northampton’s attack in the PREM this weekend? Rugby analyst and writer Sam Larner joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to examine Exeter’s outstanding win over Bath
S3 · E36
June 10 · 43 min
AUS Rugby scene: The QF weekend to shake up Super Rugby with Jamie Wall
The performance of the Australian teams in the Super Rugby Pacific Qualifying Finals last weekend was less than ideal. And the fallout from that performance has already asked serious question of the competition and the finals format.
S3 · E35
June 9 · 47 min
Ep.17 – Last round drama lights up Prem playoffs with Charlie Morgan
The final round of PREM Rugby in England was chock-full of drama, and the Semi Finals are now all set, as Charlie Morgan from The Times joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby.
S3 · E34
June 3 · 47 min
AUS Rugby scene: Australian history awaits Super Rugby QFs with Sam Worthington
Sam Worthington from Stan Sport and nine.com.au joined Brett McKay on the AUS Rugby scene this week, as things start getting serious with Super Rugby Pacific reaching the knockout stage, starting with this weekend’s Qualifying Finals
S3 · E33
June 2 · 43 min
Ep.16 – Home Sweet Home dictates URC QFs with Pat McCarry
Irish rugby writer Pat McCarry returns to the 8/9 Rugby co-host chair, where he and Brett McKay cast an eye back over the United Rugby Championship quarter-final weekend.

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