Episodios

  • The key to high performance is repetitiveness. The key to high performance is repetitiveness (with Nico Andrade)

    The key to high performance is repetitiveness. The key to high performance is repetitiveness (with Nico Andrade)
    Jul 31 2024
    The newly appointed QRU Women’s High Performance Manager, Nico Andrade, dropped by the pod this week to chat with Ben & Marty about what to expect from the women’s game in the future and how he intends to improve player performance throughout Queensland. The boys also spoke about the results from last week, including the Reds exceptional performances over in Tonga!

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    42 m
  • Cricket gets you a day off school (with Jordan Luke)

    Cricket gets you a day off school (with Jordan Luke)
    Jul 24 2024

    This week Marty caught up with Jordan Luke from Norths Rugby Club, who suffered a severe injury during a game that’s left him paralysed in his right arm. He spoke about the huge support the rugby community has provided him, and gave us his thoughts on the current state of the Eagles, plus his journey from growing up in Perth to playing in Brissie instead. Ben and Marty also caught up on last week’s games, including the Reds amazing performance against the Welsh!


    If you want to help Jordan, you can support him here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jordan-luke


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    47 m
  • Inter-state club rugby is coming!... and there will be quiche! (with Lochie Lawrence)

    Inter-state club rugby is coming!... and there will be quiche! (with Lochie Lawrence)
    Jul 17 2024
    The boys are back with an EXCLUSIVE scoop! Two Brisbane clubs will be joining some southern-state counterparts in a proposed pre-season competition. Ben & Marty had a nice long chat with Brothers General Manager, Lochie Lawrence, about all the details so far, plus they dived into what goes into running an historic club from behind-the-scenes. The Wallabies also got some praise for their series win against Wales and the guys looked ahead to their match up with Georgia, as well as the Reds turn against the Welsh.

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    59 m
  • Bigger than Beef Week! (with Rod Hohn)

    Bigger than Beef Week! (with Rod Hohn)
    Jun 26 2024
    The President of the Queensland Country Rugby Union, Rod Hohn, joined Ben & Marty this week as we gear up for a massive week of country rugby in Rockhampton. They got a history lesson in just how long the game has been played in rural Queensland, and how much they stuck it to the English back in the 80s. The boys also covered off the latest in local rugby news!

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    42 m
  • More games this year than last millennium (with Shirley Russell)

    More games this year than last millennium (with Shirley Russell)
    Jun 18 2024
    Beaming in from the 'Digital Clubhouse' this week, Ben & Marty spoke with with QRU Life Member and former Wallaroo Shirley Russell. She shared her story from the days when women's rugby was still ignored by many and how she helped lead it into the local, national and international spotlight! Ben & Marty also covered the big news from Rugbyland and looked ahead to the upcoming fixtures.

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    47 m
  • The Bledisloe Cup makes a good punch bowl (with Toutai Kefu)

    The Bledisloe Cup makes a good punch bowl (with Toutai Kefu)
    Jun 11 2024
    Ben & Marty heard a great story of a Tongan family that found home and rugby in Brisbane, when they spoke with Souths, Reds, and Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu. They also touched on what it would mean for the nation to bring home the elusive Bledisloe this year, and the great launch pad that Queensland rugby is for future stars.

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    44 m
  • Glitter, Kiwis, and Golden Beaches (with Kim Bending)

    Glitter, Kiwis, and Golden Beaches (with Kim Bending)
    Jun 5 2024
    The boys took a history lesson about Gold Coast rugby as they called up QRU Vice President and former Gold Coast Rugby Union President, Kim Bending. They uncovered the different lifestyle and challenges the GC game had to face during its growth through the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and how migrants from across-the-ditch played a part in building rugby's popularity in the region. Ben & Marty also covered off the latest rugby news and what to expect from this weekend's matches!

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    42 m
  • Dinner at the Nasser's - A 'Rucking' Good Time (with Brendan Nasser)

    Dinner at the Nasser's - A 'Rucking' Good Time (with Brendan Nasser)
    May 28 2024
    As the Reds regular season draws nearer to a close and the QPR results start to spread the field, Ben & Marty decide to chat with a dentist (who also happened to play flanker for Queensland and Australia in the 80s/90s). Brendan Nasser not only shared his insights into how the game has evolved over the decades, and what coaches can learn from history, he also spoke of what it means to be a father to Josh and Bella as they continue to make strides in their own respective rugby careers.

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    41 m