Money, says Sonatane Takulua, is always the problem. Tonga’s captain is fed up of modest wages seldom arriving on time, when they are paid at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven wonders of the world for 2022

Jan 12th, 2022 9m 19s

Will Owen looks back at some of the rugby names we learnt in 2021 and predict what 2022 may hold for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Polledri sees light at end of the tunnel

Jan 9th, 2022 11m 5s

There were few more glorious sights than Jake Polledri with ball in hand. Grabbing a fistful of defenders, he would swat them aside with gleeful disdain; one after the other, they came and went; his giant legs hammering away like pistons, crush

Nick Tompkins Interview

Jan 6th, 2022 12m 3s

If fans thought the life of a professional rugby player was all sponsorship deals, coffee shop get-togethers and Instagramming, they would be disabused of that notion by speaking to Nick Tompkins, the livewire Saracens and Wales midfielder. For

Warming the bench for a once-in-a-generation talent

Jan 4th, 2022 10m 43s

Antoine Dupont celebrated his nomination last week as World Rugby’s player of the year by collecting another accolade last Saturday. This one was more mundane, a man of the match award for his outstanding performance for Toulouse in their Champ

From Youngs pretender to the throne of England

Dec 15th, 2021 7m 29s

Despite the theoretically simple nature of the No9 position, the evolution of attacking shape requires its half-backs to have an encyclopedic knowledge of how to maintain structure, play at the right tempo and move forward. Ben Youngs arrived b

Allez les Bleus: How France went from meek to magnificent

Nov 30th, 2021 12m 3s

France are back, and isn’t the rugby world a whole lot brighter for it? Saturday’s stunning domination of the All Blacks felt like a seminal victory for a team that has come of age under Fabien Galthie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo

The life of a head coach - Graham Simmons

Nov 22nd, 2021 17m 2s

Graham Simmons takes a fascinating and in-depth look at the behind-the-scenes life and hard grind of a professional rugby coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby’s eligibility laws relics of a bygone era - Gregor Paul

Nov 17th, 2021 9m 37s

Eligibility is a difficult business for World Rugby to get right. Policy is governed by one overwhelming objective, which is to preserve the integrity of the international game and while that may seem relatively simple to achieve, it is most de

The YouTube Generation - Jack Zorab

Nov 17th, 2021 16m 5s

Last Christmas marks three years since Robbie Owen – the creator of the YouTube channel Squidge Rugby – wrote the script for his first video; and in so doing, started a rugby revolution. Jack Zorab looks at the influencers and their impact on t

Opportunity Knocks - Concussion in Rugby - Sam Peters

Nov 16th, 2021 16m 5s

Even those of us who have spent years warning that professional rugby faces a ticking time bomb of premature dementia cases found this week’s interviews with Steve Thompson and Alix Popham shocking. Sam Peters takes a sobering look at the issue

Silver Bullet or Silver Medal - Gregor Paul

Nov 16th, 2021 7m 47s

Rugby in New Zealand is on an irreversible road to somewhere. Gregor Paul looks at the options and what the Silverlake deal may mean for the All Blacks and the sport in New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All Blacks were melted by England in RWC semi final

Nov 1st, 2019 32m 38s

This week on the Bill Ellis, James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates dissect the All Blacks loss to England in their Rugby World Cup semi final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rugby World Cup Semi Final Showdown Special

Oct 25th, 2019 31m 49s

This week on the Bill Ellis, James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates talk us through the 2019 Rugby World Cup semi finals. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All Blacks v Tonga, Mitre 10 Cup & Ranfurly Shield

Sep 5th, 2019 36m 30s

Join James McOnie, Mils Muliaina, and Steven Bates in conversation on the Bill Ellis Podcast. This week there's widespread agreement across the panel as the boys cover off another action packed week in NZ rugby. Discussion topics: All Blacks v

How the All Blacks' RWC squad shapes up against biggest rivals

Aug 29th, 2019 35m 25s

This week on the Bill Ellis Podcast: McOnie, Mils, & Bates take a deep dive into the All Blacks' RWC squad and how it shapes up against their northern rivals, plus we're into round 4 of Mitre 10 Cup where Championship leaders Taranaki host Prem

Selection Headaches Galore in All Blacks' RWC Squad

Aug 20th, 2019 35m 51s

This week on the Bill Ellis Podcast McOnie, Mils, & Bates cover off another important week for New Zealand rugby. From the All Blacks' vanquishing of the Australian Wallabies and the ensuing RWC selection crisis, to the bright young stars of th

Wounded All Blacks must bounce back at Eden Park

Aug 13th, 2019 36m 34s

Was Scott Barrett's red card justified? Who will play where this weekend at Eden Park? Is Ben Smith cooked? Join McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo in conversation on the Bill Ellis Podcast as they cover off the week in NZ rugby. See acast.com/privacy for

McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo pay tribute to Sir Brian Lochore

Aug 5th, 2019 40m 24s

This week on the Bill Ellis Podcast: McOnie, Mils, and Salizzo pay tribute to one of the great men of All Blacks rugby, Sir Brian Lochore. Was BJ a fan of the film Titanic? How much RWC game-plan will the ABs show against the Wallabies? When wi

McOnie, Mils, & Salizzo on why tiny rugby players are sometimes the best

Jul 31st, 2019 41m 59s

James McOnie is joined in conversation by 100 test All Black Mils Muliaina & celebrated senior sportscaster Ric Salizzo to discuss the very latest in NZ rugby on the Bill Ellis Podcast. Should the All Blacks be worried ahead of the first Bledis

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