AUS Rugby Scene @bmcsport.bsky.social with TV's Michael Atkinson #SuperRugbyPacific final round equations Live now. 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods, Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OuK...

New Episode! Huw Griffin joined @bmcsport.bsky.social tto wrap up Bordeaux's stunning Champions Cup win, plus some thoughts on Leinster's ills and what's next for both teams. And a curious tale about Kurtley Beale's mail! Have your say! 8/9 Rugby on Substack:

The #SuperRugbyPacific top six is finally set, even if we’ve kind of known it for months. But, there’s a bit still to resolve over the final round, as @bmcsport.bsky.social has outlined one last time for the year 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

Force, Sunwolves, Waratahs, commentary, coaching, TV & radio presenting. Sam Wykes has played for them all and is currently doing it all. He joined @bmcsport.bsky.social on the AUS Rugby Scene, for a look at the nervous final rounds of #SuperRugbyPacific 8/9 Rugby: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F6i...

The Tipping Panel is back, and the AI Bot 🤖 might just about be out of the race Who have @bmcsport.bsky.social, Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin picked in #SuperRugbyPacific R15? And who will lead into the final round next week? 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

Two weeks of #SuperRugbyPacific to play, and still only one team officially out of contention. Has it ever been like this? @bmcsport.bsky.social updates the run home, and ponders which teams will reach the finals series 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

It all comes together. Bordeaux. Leinster. Champions Cup Final. Bilbao. @bmcsport.bsky.social @haribaldijones.bsky.social A clash of styles. Rugby nerdery to the core. Live now. 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods + Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVoQ...

The Tipping Panel is back, but the AI Bot 🤖 hasn't had a good week! Who have @bmcsport.bsky.social, Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin picked in #SuperRugbyPacific R14? Bonus point, who will kick the most conversions this weekend? 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

New AUS Rugby Scene! John Ferguson joins @bmcsport.bsky.social to examine the runs home of everyone still in #SuperRugbyFinals finals contention - bar the Hurricanes & Chiefs who already look locked into the top 2. YouTube, pods & Substack: 89rugby.substack.com/p/aus-rugby-...

New AUS Rugby Scene! John Ferguson joins @bmcsport to examine the runs home of everyone still in #SuperRugbyFinals finals contention - bar the Hurricanes & Chiefs who already look locked into the top 2. Going to be interesting from here! YouTube, pods & Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2YU...

Back by popular demand! You asked for more, so we've delivered. Have a read, jump into the wonderful world of 89 Rugby Substack, and let us know your thoughts in the Comments. #PlayOnPod @89rugby.bsky.social

All four Australian teams remain in contention for the #SuperRugbyPacific finals, though some teams are in more contention than others. @bmcsport.bsky.social looks at the weekend performances, and lessons learned... 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

Great to finish the State of Play chats with a look into Super Rugby Americas Jake Mangin, Head Coach of Chilean side Selknam joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first-hand insight in the competition and South American rugby. 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6-U...

If you've ever wanted to know how much goes into a rugby broadcast, listen in! Andrew Swain from Stan Sport joined @bmcsport.bsky.social on the AUS Rugby Scene, and gave a little peak behind the curtain at all the moving parts 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods + Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewGe...

The #SuperRugbyPacific top six may or may not be set. It was set, but suddenly there are vulnerable teams. @bmcsport.bsky.social has pulled apart the runs home to the finals to work out who will, who might, and who definitely won’t get there 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

What's the current state of play around League One in Japan? Simon from @gainline.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a State of Play deep dive, and with a niche Simpsons reference! 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, all the pods, or join the discussion on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

Everything you wanted to know about Japan Rugby League One is covered this week! Simon Strachan from @gainline.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a State of Play deep dive. Includes profile pics you need to check out + a niche Simpsons reference! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpFW...

The latest edition of our exclusive Members Q&A is out on 8/9 Rugby on Substack, with @bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes once again tackling questions posed by our subscribers. Got a question for next time? Become a paid subscriber! 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

The 8/9 Rugby Tipping Panel is out, and it's tied at the top again! Who have @bmcsport.bsky.social, Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin picked for Round 12 of #SuperRugbyPacific? Feels like an upset weekend, but how many? And who? 8/9 Rugby on Substack:

Rugby podcast producer to the stars Ollie Silverton joined @bmcsport.bsky.social on the AUS Rugby Scene, to talk not just Super Round, but the glut of rugby content now out there! The Rugby Pod, KOKO, Stan Sport Rugby - he's done it all! 8/9 Rugby on YouTube + pods: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDas...

As far as off seasons go, Major League Rugby endured one of the roughest of all. 11 teams became 6, and questions remain. David Lawrence from @scrumoftheearth.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social on the current state on play in MLR in 2026 LIVE: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR7_...

New AUS Rugby scene on 8/9 Rugby, and it's great to welcome friend of the pod Martin Devlin back for a chat! MD & @bmcsport.bsky.social wade through a wild Rd.10, and turn eyes onto Super Round in Christchurch this weekend 8/9 YouTube, pods & Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihJk...

Footy Friday. Which is as good a reminder as any to highlight a new initiative, in combination with the good folk at @89rugby.bsky.social, called "Ask The Ref". Engage, think up questions for the next one, and let me know what you think. #BestSeatInTheHouse #ForTheLoveOfRugby #Rugby #PlayOnPod

A timely chat with Elliot Smith on the AUS Rugby Scene this week, with the Moana Pasifika situation shining a light on #SuperRugbyPacific He joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to dig into all the implications for the competition. 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-xI...

“I don’t know if the Blues realise there’s two teams in Auckland, but we do know they don’t want us here" Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga didn't miss back in March and sadly, the Blues might get their way @bmcsport.bsky.social on Moana's impending demise: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

And then there were four! The #ChampionsCup semis have been set, and @charliemorgan.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to debrief on QF weekend, setting up a couple of tantalising SFs next month. 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods and Substack! youtu.be/J2ym5HR6DRY

The 8/9 Tipping Panel is out, and the selections are all over the place! Who have @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin picked for Round 9 of #SuperRugbyPacific? And who has the AI Bot picked? 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

1st v 2nd on Saturday at the Cake Tin. Hurricanes v Blues. A corker, as they say. But can the Blues top the 'Canes? Our NZ scribe Lawrence Mulvaney explores all the way the Blues can win. Or not. 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

New AUS Rugby Scene is out, with more trans-Tasman input! Jamie Wall joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to work out how what we've seen so far will make picking winners in blockbuster Rd.9 any easier 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods, and have your say on Substack: buff.ly/NwbEICu

New AUS Rugby Scene is out! And with a trans-Tasman feel, once again Jamie Wall joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to work out how what we've seen so far will make picking winners in blockbuster Rd.9 any easier 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods, and have your say on Substack: youtu.be/9wy9YMtGrto

New 8/9 Rugby - with @caolanscully.bsky.social! He joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a deep dive into a really interesting weekend of Champions Cup Round of 16 matches, and the mouthwatering Quarters coming this weekend! 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r2p...

Do we need to talk about the Queensland Reds? They were supposed to be the best Australian #SuperRugbyPacific side in 2026, but really haven't risen to that mark yet. @bmcsport.bsky.social scratches the surface to wonder why... 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

A first for 8/9 Rugby on Substack! The first edition of our very special Members Q&A is out now, with @bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes tackling questions posed by our subscribers Got a question for next time? Become a paid subscriber! 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

The 8/9 Tipping Panel is out a day early, which feels a bit weird for a short Round. Who have @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin picked for Rd.8 of #SuperRugbyPacific? And will there be an upset somewhere? 8/9 Rugby on Substack: 89rugby.substack.com/publish/post...

New AUS Rugby Scene is out, with the great Tony Johnson joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a great rugby chat! A short round this Easter long weekend, but there’s a couple of Rd.8 games of importance for a few teams and for a few reasons 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: youtu.be/FBddyHKNR08

New AUS Rugby Scene is out, with the great Tony Johnson joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a great rugby chat! A short round this Easter long weekend, but there’s a couple of R8 games of importance for a few teams and for a few reasons 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: youtu.be/FBddyHKNR08

New AUS column on @rugbypass.bsky.social is up: Zac Lomax may well debut this weekend, as the Force look to throw him in the mix. Nothing to lose, I guess. Spoke to Laurie Fisher + Mick Colliss on the challenges and expectations of the hurried switch: www.rugbypass.com/plus/hes-an-...

Great to have @ringo26.bsky.social back on 8/9 Rugby with @bmcsport.bsky.social again this week, because... It's finally time to get excited about the Champions Cup again! Round of 16 this weekend, Quarters next weekend. Should this just be the start of the comp? www.youtube.com/watch?v=EueT...

New AUS Rugby Scene is out! John Ferguson joined @bmcsport for a think about what we're seeing in #SuperRugbyPacific this year that might be a bit different, and some tough roads ahead for teams. Plus Aussie 10s, state of NSW + much more 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack: youtu.be/kHPQBhQ_QZU

This time every year, @bmcsport.bsky.social hands down his #SuperRugbyPacific report card, bundling everyone into three groups - Teams he underestimated - Teams he overestimated, and - Teams doing exactly as expected Who's done what in 2026? 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

The Wrap is back for new rugby week! Geoff Parkes is back with his weekly staple, this week bringing together big milestones, big hits on referees, and unintended consequences of Law Variations 8/9 Rugby on Substack - join the discussion with 700+ subscribers! 📰 open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

#SlippersforSlipper #SuperRugbyPacific #Slips203

Huge coup this... @bmcsport.bsky.social was able to sit down and get right into the #SuperRugbyPacific weeds with CEO Jack Mesley, for a wide-ranging chat that covers off everything from Law Variations to fan engagement LIVE NOW on 8/9 YouTube, Substack & pods everywhere! youtu.be/XBL-Oj7XVKI

New 8/9 Rugby with @huwgriffinrugby.bsky.social! Huw joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a fun chat to wrap up an extraordinary #SixNations - but one that's left us right where we were before? Has it all been a waste of time?! 🫨 8/9 Rugby on YouTube + All the pods: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8uH...

If it's Monday, do not miss The Wrap! Geoff Parkes explores a #SuperRugbyPacific game in Brisbane best described as two separate games, an incredible, climactic finish to the #SixNations, and code switches of convenience. 8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...

#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific the Tipping Panel's selections are in for Round 5! See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney and Martin Devlin have lined up, and whether the AI Bot is getting and closer to domination. 8/9 Rugby on Substack: 89rugby.substack.com/publish/post...

New AUS Rugby Scene on 8/9 Rugby! In a wonderful piece of coincidental timing, @bensmith94.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social for a dive into the Western Force in exactly the week they signed Zac Lomax! So we covered that, too. #SuperRugbyPacific 8/9 YouTube + pods: youtu.be/UEauyZcy5UU

We left the door open, and it's happened! The Combo reunite this week, as @haribaldijones.bsky.social joins @bmcsport.bsky.social to recap a truly mad weekend of the #SixNations and contemplate what comes this weekend on Super Saturday On 8/9 YouTube + all the pods www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dpw...

New Australian column on @rugbypass.bsky.social today: "NSW now face four more of last year’s finalists in consecutive weeks. They might be doing well to win one game, in which case they would need to win virtually everything on the run home" www.rugbypass.com/plus/wallaby... #SuperRugbyPacific

The Combo returns! 8 & 9 reunited! @haribaldijones.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to wax lyrical about Scotland the Brave and Magnificent Italy, setting up a final #SixNations weekend to remember. What a treat of rugby we have coming. On 8/9 YouTube + all the pods. youtu.be/7DpwmqL0bRc