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Inside Line dives deep into the most pressing talking points and breaking news from the world of rugby.

Each episode brings together a panel of experts, former players, and respected journalists to dissect the latest developments in both local and global rugby scenes.

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  • 24 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 58 min
  • English

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  • S4 · E28
    September 4 · 1 hr 6 min

    WALKING AROUND

    Boks and All Blacks blow ups and backlash; Wallabies changes; and we call Tom Decent about his golf game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E27
    August 26 · 51 min

    MEGA MAILBAG

    Payto and Atko sink their teeth into a feast of questions… Wallabies, Wallaroos, Celebrity Rugby duo names, worrying Waratahs and more. 00:00 Welcome to Inside Line 00:23 Argentina throwback and the mailbag episode 01:38 Who starts in the Wallabies centres? 03:05 Where Les Kiss sees Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii 05:06 Could captain Harry Wilson be rested? 06:55 Are the Wallabies still building depth? 08:11 Should Australia settle on its best 23? 09:50 Argentina weakened by European departures 10:35 How Regulation 9 applies to overseas players 13:26 Why Tupou and Hooper remain with the Wallabies 15:26 The risks of relying on overseas-based players 15:38 What should the McReight-Tizzano combination be called? 18:02 Can McReight and Tizzano play together? 20:29 Dave Rennie’s All Blacks revival 22:38 Would Rugby Australia regret sacking Rennie? 23:26 Why Wallabies players still love Rennie 25:15 The sliding-doors question from 2023 26:45 Rennie’s return to Australia 27:12 How Rennie could help trans-Tasman rugby 30:31 All Blacks stun the Springboks 31:27 What went wrong for the Wallaroos? 33:31 The Black Ferns’ tight-five dominance 34:10 Could Mike Cron help the Wallaroos? 35:58 Finding Australia’s next generation of female forwards 37:52 Ballymore’s redevelopment explained 39:44 The project’s long and complicated history 42:03 Why government funding finally arrived 44:19 Rugby’s valuable Brisbane asset 45:50 Should Waratahs supporters be worried? 46:18 Lachlan Hooper joins the Reds 47:37 The problem with focusing on famous surnames 48:01 Why players are leaving the Waratahs 48:52 Can Michael Cheika rebuild the roster? 50:12 How worried should Waratahs supporters be? 51:20 Final thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E26
    August 19 · 51 min

    CHEIK-ING IN ON WOMENS RUGBY

    Rugby Australia Director of Women’s High Performance, Tim Walsh, joins Atko and Payto to talk Wallaroos, Sevens and women’s rugby. Oh, and Michael Cheika is back! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E25
    August 12 · 1 hr 18 min

    SINKING THE FANGS IN

    Payto and Atko are joined by Nick “Fang” Phipps to talk Waratahs return; the Wallaroos finally have a new coach, with a catch; and why no one should disrespect Japan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E24
    August 5 · 42 min

    BIG IN JAPAN

    Iain Payten reports from the land of the rising sun ahead of the Wallabies next test; plus JD and Atko talk veteran playmakers returning to Super Rugby and the stars aligning for the next Wallaroos coach See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E23
    July 29 · 1 hr 3 min

    PUT SOME MAYO ON IT

    Jonny Drennan brings back retro jerseys and a bit of Irish class as GAA gets a run on a rugby podcast; also Joe Schmidt returns to Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E22
    July 22 · 1 hr 6 min

    Les Begin the New Era

    What to expect from Les Kiss’s first Wallabies squad? What does Kiss need to fix that Joe couldn’t? Where will a young star end up? And Argy Bargy not on See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E21
    July 14 · 57 min

    HANDOVER HEAT

    Discussing the effectiveness of RA’s coaching transition plan, Schmidt’s complicated selections and why so many Aussies play for other nations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E20
    July 7 · 57 min

    TO KICK OR NOT TO KICK

    Atko and Payto go head to head on the Donaldson penalty goal; Is Marky Mark destined to return to rugby league. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E19
    June 30 · 58 min

    CHEIK PLEASE

    A BIG return looking at Waratahs coaching candidates, naming a wallabies team and Rugby learning from the FIFA World Cup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E18
    June 16 · 1 hr 12 min

    FOOTY FEAST

    Wallabies coaching appointments, Women’s Technical Director, Scapegoats and Brisbane Restaurants See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E17
    June 10 · 47 min

    IF THE OLD SHOE FITS

    Slipper in Wallabies squad; Young props targeted for Junior Wallabies; and Season Report Cards for Brumbies and Reds See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E16
    June 2 · 56 min

    THE FORCE AWAKENS

    Is there a powerhouse brewing in the west, finally? Player movement, Sevens heaven and Women’s English alliance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E15
    May 25 · 31 min

    POPPING DUPONT’S CHERRY

    - Will the French star finally play down under? - And explaining the Rebels court case See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E14
    May 20 · 1 hr

    LAWYERING UP

    Rebels take on RA in court; Are the Reds better under Kiss; and should the Wallabies be worried about Super form? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E13
    May 13 · 1 hr 5 min

    CHIEFS PITCH HARD FOR TREYVON

    New nrl club chasing boom rookie; Wallabies captaincy musing; and is 10 Wright for Tom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E12
    May 6 · 56 min

    ANZAC DAY BLEDISLOE IN BRISBANE

    River city from runner for inaugural test; Waratahs woes: Mailbox overflows See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E11
    April 29 · 57 min

    WHAT’S OLD IS NEW AGAIN

    Veterans wanting Aussie swansongs and Super Round makes a glorious return See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E10
    April 22 · 53 min

    MONEY, MONEY, MONEY, MONEY

    Record profits, investment funds and positive injury news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • S4 · E9
    April 15 · 54 min

    Another One Bites The Dust

    Moana no more, The Wallaroos star in Twister 3 & Aussie Schoolboy rugby prowess See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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