Podcasts by Rugby World Cup Daily

Cheika quits as Wallabies face overhaul from 2019-10-20T11:42:39

In the wash-up after the Wallabies exit from the World Cup, Michael Cheika has made good on his promise to quit if they didn't succeed. Georgina and Tom discuss all the details, speculate about ...

The World Cup is over for the Wallabies from 2019-10-19T13:53:30

Georgina and Tom dissect the loss and the fallout. Why didn’t Michael Cheika call time after the game and when is he likely to? What is his legacy? And is this the last pod from the Herald...

The England Test is upon us from 2019-10-18T12:57:52

Georgina and Tom have filed their match previews for Saturday’s quarter-final and chat about the atmosphere of Oita, what’s at stake for both Michael Cheika and Eddie Jones and who t...

Australia and England teams named from 2019-10-17T12:24:31

Georgina and Tom kick back in a Japanese department store to analyse the team announcements for Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final. Michael Cheika hasn't named a conservative Wallabies squ...

Surprising stats and high stakes from 2019-10-16T10:07:07

Tom and Georgina are reunited in seaside Beppu, and dive into some fascinating stats about the Wallabies ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against England.

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Ricky and Eddie all smiles in England camp from 2019-10-15T11:34:50

Once again Georgina and Tom are on other sides of Japan to bring you another podcast, discussing the familiar face at England training on Tuesday, why some Wallabies players took umbridge as jou...

Japan make World Cup history from 2019-10-13T19:41:43

Japan have qualified for their first-ever World Cup quarter-final by defeating Scotland in a stunning match that Georgina is calling the game of the tournament. As the pool stages close, the lay...

Preparing for a typhoon from 2019-10-12T10:39:29

Bunkered down in different parts of Tokyo, Georgina and Tom wrap up a day of major concern in Japan, explain why the Wallabies have made their way to a new base ahead of a quarter-final and the ...

Wallabies win as Typhoon Hagibis looms from 2019-10-11T21:20:09

Georgina and Tom are bunkered down in Tokyo following Australia's scrappy 27-8 win over Georgia and discuss whether the Wallabies are fair dinkum World Cup contenders, how to prepare for a typho...

Typhoon forces game cancellations and Wallabies make changes from 2019-10-10T10:46:39

As Typhoon Hagibis approaches Japan, World Rugby have been forced to cancel two games so far. Georgina and Tom are left with many questions. How many more games will be cancelled? What options d...

The wildcard that is Typhoon H from 2019-10-08T11:15:38

As Typhoon Hagibis threatens to wreak havoc, World Rugby weighs up what to do to keep fans and players safe. Australia has named their team for Friday's match against Georgia and do the Wallabie...

To rest players or go full-strength? from 2019-10-07T12:30:24

As the World Cup nears the end of the pool stage the Wallabies have to choose their tactics for Friday's Georgia match. While the Waratahs' chief executive is off to Auckland, Aussie streaker, O...

Rugby World Cup Daily special edition from 2019-10-06T11:52:05

We take you into camp USA to meet the Aussie at his second World Cup and find out why he always tells young players to stay in Australia before they go chasing the Euro.

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Wallabies streak past Uruguay from 2019-10-05T13:50:18

The Wallabies' 45-10 win over Uruguay was briefly interrupted by a streaker who is now in custody facing serious consequences from Japanese authorities. The match also featured a stellar debut f...

Fan zone vibes and whinging Wallabies? from 2019-10-04T11:02:41

On the eve of the Wallabies match against Uruguay, Tom and Georgina hit the Oita fan zone to soak up the festival atmosphere. They get some idea of how the refs deal with all the scrutiny, specu...

Preparations and onsens in Oita from 2019-10-03T13:19:25

Georgina and Tom take a cab through the picturesque city of Oita, the location for Australia's match with Uruguay. Along the way, they analyse how things are playing out in the pools, the politi...

Wallabies name a new look side from 2019-10-02T14:19:53

The Wallabies have made plenty of changes to the side facing Uruguay. Is Jordan Petaia a superstar in the making? And the indigenous jersey is about to make its World Cup debut.

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A twist in Kerevi-gate from 2019-10-01T12:17:12

Should the Aussies really have been surprised at Samu Kerevi's penalty? Georgina and Tom also contemplate who they could tackle, why is Ireland's Johnny Sexton salty and where might the World Cu...

The washout from the Wales game from 2019-09-30T10:52:39

As the Wallabies regroup after their loss to Wales, Samu Kerevi opens up about his run-in with the refs, and Tom looks at possible line-up changes for the Uruguay game and how things are shaping...

The fallout from Australia’s loss to Wales from 2019-09-29T13:37:38

Why the Wallabies were pipped by Wales in Tokyo, why Michael Cheika was upset in his press conference and a code switch for Samu Kerevi?

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Tales from the Tokyo subway from 2019-09-28T12:50:37

With Japan upsetting Ireland Tom and Georgina take a look at how things are shaping up in the other pools and how the Wallabies might go in Sunday's match against Wales. 

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The selections and the siege mentality from 2019-09-27T12:05:20

What went down at Michael Cheika’s eventful team naming press conference in Tokyo, the latest on Reece Hodge and why the Wallabies have made mass back line changes for Sunday’s clash...

Fallout from the Hodge suspension from 2019-09-26T12:07:08

Further details have emerged from Reece Hodge’s hearing, so what does it mean for the Wallabies and what effect will it have on the World Cup?

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Hodge cops three week suspension from 2019-09-25T12:39:37

The tribunal has met and Reece Hodge is out for the rest of the pool stages. We dissect the tribunal's decision, look at Australia's options for the squad against Wales and manage not to mention...

Refs under the microscope and where's Wally? from 2019-09-24T13:44:10

From the back streets of Tokyo, Tom Decent and Georgina Robinson try to unravel what's happening between World Rugby and the referees, we get ready for Reece Hodge's hearing and learn about the ...

Folau to play for Tonga? from 2019-09-23T14:27:38

Israel Folau raises his head again while the Wallabies get a look at Wales' form against Georgia. And have you ever wondered who are the best looking men in the game?

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Hodge’s tackle and other travel day stories from 2019-09-22T11:09:09

We dissect the Reece Hodge ‘dangerous’ tackle and name our most improved Wallaby. Plus, we reveal our most awkward flights with rugby teams.

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Battered Wallabies win game one from 2019-09-21T11:48:13

Georgina Robinson and Tom Decent take a moment in the press conference room at the Sapporo Dome to assess Australia's first game performance, concerns about the match officials and whether the P...

Inside the Sapporo Dome from 2019-09-20T13:03:02

Why Australia's first World Cup venue is throwing some unexpected curve balls. And why David Pocock has had enough of "The Pooper".

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What is the pass mark for Australia at the World Cup? from 2019-09-19T20:00

Georgina Robinson and Tom Decent explain why journos go to training, the lead up to the Fiji game and Spicemania from a cocktail bar in one of the spicier districts of Sapporo.

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Teaser - On the way! from 2019-09-18T04:56:28

Get set for the Rugby World Cup Daily podcast. Georgina Robinson and Tom Decent bring you the inside stories, unravelling all the twists and turns, and sharing their experiences on the ground at...