Inside Line

Pocock for President, Sid The Kid and the Irish Front Row Raid

Canberra gets a Wallabies test match, is a new stadium next?Sid Harvey’s stellar debut season rewarded with a new contract while Rugby Australia fights for transfer fees in wake of Irish interest in Massimo De LutiisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Wallabies Shake-Up, The Next No.10 Debate & Rebels Fallout

Big changes in the Wallabies coaching setup with Kiwi Scott McLeod joining the ranks. What it means for Australian rugby, plus the ongoing battle for the No.10 jersey with Carter Gordon, Noah Lolesio and emerging contenders in the mix.We also break down a refreshed Wallaroos squad, and in the mailbag tackle the Rebels situation, player rest frustrations in Super Rugby Pacific, and key contract questions around the Wallabies setup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Investing and Not For Profits: The Business of Rugby

In this episode of Inside Line, hosts Michael Atkinson and Sam Worthington dive into the shifting commercial landscape of Australian rugby. The centerpiece of the discussion is the Western Force's landmark move to a not-for-profit structure. Following a Memorandum of Understanding with Rugby WA, the hosts explore how this change aims to broaden the team's investment base beyond the Forrest family and potentially secure state government support.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lingering Lomax Question, Selection Surprises and an absent Wallaroos Star

The boys break down the biggest talking points in Australian rugby, including the shock Zac Lomax switch from league to rugby and why it has sparked such a reaction. They also cover major team news, Replay-gate and what went wrong with the broadcast chain of communication. Plus a look at the Wallaroos squad, the new Super Rugby Women’s draw starting 6 June, and your mailbag questions on Victoria missing out on Tests and how rugby can diversify revenue like the NRL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Scrum Conspiracy & The Lomax Lockdown

In this episode of Inside Line, Michael Atkinson (Stan Sport) and Iain Payten (SMH) dive deep into the "geopolitics" of global rugby following explosive reports from the Northern Hemisphere. The boys peel back the layers on rumors that Australia and New Zealand are conspiring to "depower" the scrum, exploring why nations like South Africa and France are so quick to believe the Aussies are out to turn Union into League. The discussion shifts from boardroom battles to the latest scandals and safety trials: The Springbok Cloud: Digging into the UK Telegraph’s report on the six-fold decrease in drug testing in South Africa and what it means for their recent World Cup triumphs. The Ben Donaldson HIA: A look at the new pre-game concussion protocols that saw the Force fly-half pulled just minutes before kickoff due to a "mouthguard ping." The Zach Lomax Lockdown: With the NRL courts ruling that Lomax can't play for a rival until 2028, could a move to the Brumbies or the Force be back on the table? Payto breaks down the "price point" reality of luring League stars to Union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.