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Hurricanes v Chiefs, Leinster v Bulls & Northampton v Exeter + Wallabies Selection!
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Rugby Unity goes big picture, then straight into the weekend’s rugby. David Pembroke and Ewen McKenzie pull apart what the Football World Cup in the USA is teaching World Rugby ahead of 2031: fan energy, downtown stadium precincts, and the must-solve issue of NFL field dimensions for rugby. They also dig into hydration breaks and the brutal reality of modern media, where TikTok and video are reshaping how sport is sold and understood. Then it’s on to the results: Leinster thump the Bulls 36-7 in the URC final, Hurricanes destroy the Chiefs 60-5 in the Super Rugby final in wild Wellington wind, and Northampton edge Exeter 26-17 with yellow cards again impacting finals footy. The Third Voice returns with Wallabies selection heat, including Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Carter Gordon at 12, and how this awkward coaching transition compares to the old Eddie Jones handover.
Also in this episode:
● Football World Cup fans show rugby what’s possible
● 2031 USA: rugby field dimensions vs NFL stadiums
● Hydration breaks and the advertising money question
● Reuters report: TikTok now drives youth news habits
● Hurricanes’ front-row skill and post-contact dominance
● Third Voice: Wallabies squad debates and centre combinations
PLUS: From fan behaviour to transparency, rugby’s next growth push is cultural and commercial.
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