The Lions were rattled. The Wallabies got lucky. And the Brumbies are next.

After an eventful week of rugby around the world. The Waratahs showed just what it takes to upset the Lions while Rugby Australia put on a masterclass of fan-first engagement in Newcastle. Today Rugby Unity is back with a bumper Lions Tour special.

David Pembroke is joined once again by former Wallaby and Brumbies stalwart Ben Alexander, and RugbyPass journalist Finn Morton, to discuss everything that matters about the Lions tour to Australia.

This episode includes:

• Ben unpacks how the Waratahs rattled the Lions — and why Charlie Gamble’s four turnovers matter.
• Finn shares what it felt like inside a packed Allianz Stadium— has the “low-energy” tour turned a corner?
• David fires up over TMO chaos: is the obsession with perfection killing rugby’s momentum?
• They dig into Tupou’s scrum dramas, Noah Lolesio’s injury, and a potential James O’Connor comeback. Plus: Aussie fan culture, jersey pride, and the power of post-game singalongs.

Then it’s onto Canberra, where the Brumbies aim to repeat their 2013 magic and knock over the Lions.

Don’t miss THE FANZONE. Midday at The Dock — legends like David Nucifora, Laurie Fisher and Stephen Larkham, singalongs, raffles, and a legendary jersey auction. All proceeds support grassroots rugby. Get your tickets here.

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Japan stuns Wales. The Lions underwhelm. The TMO ruins everything.

In this episode, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones wrap a huge weekend of rugby from Kitakyushu in Japan to La Plata in Buenos Aires. Eddie unpacks Japan’s first Tier 1 win since 2019 and the leadership masterclass from 37-year-old Michael Leitch.

The pair call out the Lions’ lack of cohesion against the Waratahs, highlight standout Wallabies like Harry Wilson and Taniela Tupou, and take aim at the TMO system that is frustrating fans all over the world.

But it’s not all bad.

The Fijians brought flair, the Wallabies delivered off the field, and Aussie kids swarmed the pitch post-match. Proof that a fan-first mindset still works.

🎟️ LIVE IN CANBERRA THIS WEEK: Tickets here.

Join us at THE FANZONE at the Dock– Brumbies vs Lions, rugby legends, live music, pie-eating comps, and a big singalong. Let’s bring the noise back to Aussie rugby.

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In this breaking news episode of Rugby Unity, Eddie Jones shares his views on what Owen Farrell’s inclusion in the British and Irish Lions team means for the series. Owen Farrell was captain when Eddie coached England in it's most successful era.

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The Lions are in town — but where’s the bite?

In this episode of Rugby Unity, David Pembroke and Eddie Jones call it how they see it: flat crowds, no fire, and not enough on-field edge.

Former Wallabies coach Eddie Jones breaks down the Reds’ lacklustre performance, while David doesn’t hold back — from questioning player standards to asking why no one in the media is telling the truth.

They get into:

• Whether Finn Russell is test-ready or just coasting.
• Why Aussie teams are smiling after 40-point losses.
• The Lions’ lack of pace — and what the Wallabies need to exploit it.
• Joe Schmidt’s quiet masterplan and the players who must fire.
• Plus, they unpack how Andy Farrell is building something deeper than tactics — and why team-first culture could be the Lions’ real X factor.

🎟️ Canberra, get ready for Rugby Unity's first-ever event at THE FANZONE: Lions vs ACT Brumbies. Food, laughs, legends, and the return of rugby singing. Tickets here.

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The Lions are on the prowl. Fresh off their win against the Force, Eddie Jones and David Pembroke break down what the performance really told us—and why depth, cohesion, and power matter more than ever.

From Finn Russell’s playmaking and Daly’s resurgence to why the Northern Hemisphere now leads in tactics, set piece, and strategy—this episode dives into the shifting global balance of power in rugby.

We also look at:

• What Argentina is getting right (and others aren't)
• Why Japan’s young guns deserve more credit than they get
• The brutal truth about Southern Hemisphere depth

Plus, Canberra gets ready for Rugby Unity’s first-ever live event during the Lions tour. Don’t miss the details:

• THE FANZONE: Lions vs ACT Brumbies
• Special Event for Canberrans

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This week on Rugby Unity, Eddie takes a breather—and for the first time, we welcome a very special guest to the show.

Wallaroo and podcaster Emily Chancellor joins David Pembroke for a detailed look at the women’s game and what it’s going to take to grow women’s rugby into the future.

With just 59 days to go to the Women’s Rugby World Cup in the UK, Emily gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how the Wallaroos are preparing. She talks visibility, investment, and why the women’s game is reaching new audiences the men’s game isn’t.

They talk late starts, ACL comebacks, TikTok stars like Ilona Maher, and the kind of momentum you can’t ignore.

If you care about rugby’s future, this is the podcast for you.

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This week on Rugby Unity, the R360 saga rolls on – and Eddie Jones and David Pembroke are back in the trenches to make sense of it all.

With whispers turning into headlines and LinkedIn posts revealing mystery investors, the questions keep piling up: Who’s driving this? What’s the plan? And why is no one fronting the media?

Eddie thinks it might just be the shake-up rugby needs. David isn’t buying it—and he’s worried the circus could blow up the Lions Tour before a ball is kicked.

They cover:

• Why fans and clubs are right to be nervous
• The media silence that’s fuelling speculation
• Whether player burnout is being used as cover for something else
• And if R360’s secrecy is a sign of innovation—or chaos

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