Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field.
This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis.
Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist.
Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. It’s a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugby’s future prosperity worldwide.
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Hosted by Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and David Pembroke, Rugby Unity is the global rugby podcast that tackles the game’s biggest issues — on and off the field.
This is where strong opinions meet smart analysis.
Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie bring decades of international coaching experience at the very top level, while David Pembroke draws on 35 years as a rugby journalist and strategist.
Together, they cut through the noise with insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
Rugby Unity is more than a podcast. It’s a community of fans, players, coaches, and leaders committed to securing rugby’s future prosperity worldwide.
One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.
Get in touch: info@rugbyunity.com.au
Have your question answered on the show: Rugby Unity Survey
Get FREE exclusive content: Substack
Dive into the world of rugby: YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Facebook
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The Rugby World Cup is changing — and the stakes have never been higher.
This week, David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie to unpack a huge weekend in world rugby: South Africa’s demolition of Wales, the Etzebeth eye-gouge incident, and the breaking news that R360 has been pushed back to 2028.
Eddie and Ewen give a candid, insider view on Wales’ deep structural problems, how South Africa keep winning with ruthless simplicity, and why the new 24-team World Cup with a Round of 16 will create a more intense, more tactical tournament than ever before.
They also reflect on their own World Cup journeys — from the 1987 and 1991 memories to the 2003 classic, England 2019, the Brighton Miracle, and the pressure only a World Cup can create.
Also in this episode
• South Africa v Wales — dominance, discipline and what really happened
• Why Wales’ development system is failing — and how to fix it
• R360 delayed: player managers, contracts, and the talent drain
• The brutal logic of a 33-man World Cup squad
• How selection balance will change in 2027 (props, hookers, utilities)
• Australia’s path to winning back casual fans in 2027
PLUS: venue breakdowns, squad-build strategy, player load, and how the new compressed 43-day World Cup will change everything.
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