Mike Friday: No Holds Barred on Sevens & World Rugby Politics | Rugby TTL Podcast
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Sevens coaching icon Mike Friday holds nothing back — coaching at the top, World Rugby politics and what's broken in the game.
In this episode: life at the top of sevens; World Rugby politics; coaching philosophy; fixing the game.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:40 Mike Friday's Rugby Journey
03:18 The Role of Sevens in Player Development
04:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Rugby Development
11:05 Financial Models and Rugby's Future
18:29 Women's Rugby: Growth and Challenges
28:32 Red Bull's Potential Impact on Rugby
32:45 World Series and Sevens Rugby
36:20 The Challenge of Monetizing Rugby Sevens
37:32 Struggles of Emerging Rugby Nations
38:55 Inconsistencies and Moral Issues in Rugby Governance
39:32 The Impact on Team GB and Event Hosting Challenges
40:50 Proposed Solutions for Rugby Sevens
42:41 The Future of Rugby Sevens and World Rugby's Role
50:57 The State of Rugby Fifteens and World Cup Concerns
54:59 Complicated Qualification Processes and Their Impact
58:59 Potential Reforms and the Role of Developing Nations
01:11:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
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