Inside Line
Inside Line
Join sports journalists Michael Atkinson from Stan Sport, Tom Decent from The Sydney Morning Herald and Sam Worthington from Wide World of Sports as they dive headfirst into all things rugby. From electrifying match analyses to in-depth player profiles, exclusive interviews and lively debates, Inside Line brings you closer to the action. Subscribe and never miss an episode of Inside Line!Social links:
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It's time for an ANZAC Day Bledisloe
Tom Decent joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss Carter Gordon meeting with the Gold Coast Titans, the latest on the Rebels, and big discussion around a potential ANZAC Day Bledisloe. Plus, all your listener questions answered! 00:00 - Welcome 02:30 - Rugby Australia AGM 08:30 - Rebels ad…
1:11:01
Daniel Herbert Interview
Michael Atkinson and Iain Payten are joined exclusively by Rugby Australia Chairman, Daniel Herbert. No questions are off limit in this raw and honest interview.
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Was a failed World Cup campaign a blessing in disguise?
Sam Worthington joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the success of the Rebels this Super Rugby season. Could success save them from administration? They follow that up with discussion on the success of the Aussie teams in the Super Rugby comp and if a failed World Cup campaign has actually …
1:08:40
The judiciary needs to be consistent
Iain Payten joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the possibility of the Melbourne Rebels being saved, the aftermath of the Drua-Rebels match and the inconsistnecy of the judicial system. Plus, Kurtley Beale heading West to the Force.
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Could Michael Cheika return to coaching the Wallabies?
Tom Decent joins Michael Atkinson as the two discuss the issues going on at the Waratahs, the possibility of Michael Cheika returning for the Waratahs and Wallabies. Is the Brumbies-Waratahs rivalry dead? Could we see Michael Hooper at the Paris Olympics? Plus, is Kurtley Beale worthy of a Supe…
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The ACT Rebels? Is a merge on the cards?
Join Atko and Wortho this week as they discuss the biggest issues in rugby including: Could we see a merge between the Melbourne Rebels and ACT Brumbies? The guys have their say on whether Golden Point should stay or go Plus, Wortho’s new segment - “What are they worth-o?”, an in-depth power r…
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An 'Engagement Plan' for World Rugby
Join Atko and Payto this week as they discuss the biggest issues in rugby including: World Rugby’s plan to make their product more ‘engaging’ More clubs are chasing Australian players, could we see Taniela Tupou leaving our shores? Plus, is it time for Super Rugby player cards? All this and …
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Does Rugby Australia want Joseph Sua’ali’i to stay in the NRL?
Michael Atkinson is joined by Iain Payten and Sam Worthington to discuss: The Wallabies report and the $2.6 million overspend. Will Joseph Sualii still come to Rugby? Can they afford him? The NRL want players from rugby - and why this might be a good thing Plus, Kurtley Beale’s return to rug…
53:30
A Super Round in Sydney, Joe Schmidt's plan, and Eddie's exit
Join Atko and Tom as they unpack the Super Round in Melbourne and what the future holds for it. Chat around Wallabies new head coach Joe Schmidt and who his supporting staff may include. Plus, Tom gives us his take on the Wallabies doco and Eddie's exit.
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What next for the Melbourne Rebels and Australian Rugby?
Join Michael Atkinson, Sam Worthington and Iain Payten as they discuss they future of the Melbourne Rebels, give an honest review of the Wallabies season that was, and look ahead to a huge Super Round in Melbourne.
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