Join Brett McKay & Pat McCarry for a LIVE post-match reaction following the Nations Championship clash between Scotland and the All Blacks at Murrayfield. Can Scotland finally break their dought against New Zealand? Can the All Blacks keep up their Nations Championship winning run?

🚨EXCLUSIVE Backrow Rugby offer for 8/9 Rugby viewers!🚨 Head to https://backrowvintage.com/ and use the code 89Rugby to get 10% off an outstanding vintage rugby jersey! Backrow Rugby and 8/9 Rugby have teamed up for this great offer you want to miss! But it's only available through the Nations Championship in November. Don’t miss the jersey you’ve got your eye on, get your hands on it now! Everyone loves a vintage or retro rugby jersey, right? Rugby ‘kit hound’ Nick Christie from Backrow Rugby joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to talk classic kits, ‘holy grail’ jerseys, why vintage rugby jerseys are very definitely cool again, and why this month’s Nations Championship would be so much better in old-school heavy cotton jerseys! Nick has had a great time with Backrow Rugby over the last two years, including ultra-successful pop-up stores and markets in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney – his Bledisloe pop-up in Sydney this year had people queued around the corner before he opened! #89Rugby #Wallabies #NationsChampionship #retrorugby #vintagejerseys #rugbyjerseys Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & welcome Nick Christie 01:12 - Exclusive Backrow Rugby discount & special offer for 8/9 Rugby 04:08 - Jersey rack show & tell (PNG, white Steinlager All Blacks) 07:33 - The value of retro kits & nostalgia 10:38 - Origins of Backrow Rugby 14:02 - The first sale: 1999 Wallabies centenary jersey 17:54 - Buying pitfalls & the "kit hounds" community 22:10 - Pop-up shops & Bledisloe Cup queues 25:57 - Unicorn sales & personal grails 29:39 - What makes a great retro jersey? 35:00 - The boom of vintage rugby culture 37:12 - Plans leading up to the 2027 Rugby World Cup 38:28 - Nations Championship preview & rankings 41:04 - Wallabies chances vs England & Scotland 44:08 - Wrap-up & Backrow Rugby discount reminder for 8/9 Rugby audience 45:41 – 8/9 Post-Mortem schedule + join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Substack, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on Substack: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

Jonathan Drennan from the Sydney Morning Herald returns from holidays to join Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to quickly get back up to speed with the inner workings and upcoming fixtures for the November leg Nations Championship. And with breaking Wallabies squad news in the middle of it the discussion! The November Tests represent a massive challenge for the Wallabies, with first up games against England and Scotland, from which wins would bring huge benefits. Elsewhere, Scotland-New Zealand, France-South Africa, and even Italy-Fiji loom as must-watch games in what will be a huge month of international rugby. #89Rugby #Wallabies #NationsChampionship Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & welcome Jonathan Drennan 01:00 - Bledisloe Cup reflections 04:02 - Wallabies Squad Health & Key Returns 08:11 - Nations Championship format refresher 14:10 - Scotland: Australia's pivotal November Test 15:19 - Rounds 4–6 fixtures 18:47 - Key matchups: NZ vs Scotland, & France vs South Africa 24:41 - International crowds & UK Tour expectations 27:54 - Breaking News: Wallabies Tour Squad updated mid-recording! 30:56 - Kurtley Beale's surprise recall & Reaction 33:53 - Prop depth, James Slipper & loosehead concerns 40:12 - Wallabies Tour predictions 45:09 - Wrap-up + join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

James Slipper's coaching work experience ACT Brumbies and Wallabies prop James Slipper joined Brett McKay on the latest 8/9 Rugby podcast to outline his first taste of coaching. 'Slips' juggled training with being the ACT Brumbies' scrum coach during the recent Super Rugby AUS series, thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and looks very much to be heading in that direction when he does eventually finish up playing. And why wouldn't you want that much experience guiding young players finding their way in the game? Find 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods everywhere + have your say on Substack #89rugby #Wallabies #rugbycoaching

The Wallabies might still be licking their wounds from comprehensive Bledisloe Cup beatings, but now they've got to get on with it. ACT Brumbies and Wallabies prop James Slipper joined Brett on the latest 8/9 Rugby podcast to explain how you just have to move on after a loss - or otherwise you drag the rest of the team down. That's the challenge for the Wallabies ahead of the Nations Championship now. Find 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods everywhere + have your say on Substack #89rugby #AUSvNZL #Wallabies #AllBlacks #BledisloeCup

Wallabies & Super Rugby games record holder James Slipper joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to reflect on the Bledisloe Cup, watching from the couch, and how Australia can bounce back on the upcoming Nations Championship. 'Slips' breaks down how the squad processes tough defeats, and what the Wallabies need to sharpen ahead of a gruelling northern tour, as well as pulling back the curtain on his first taste of coaching with the Brumbies, and what his future holds heading toward 2027. #89Rugby #Wallabies #AllBlacks #AUSvNZL Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & welcome James Slipper 00:50 - Watching the Wallabies from the couch 03:37 - Scrum battles & high ball-in-play time 06:37 - Bledisloe Cup 2nd Test review 13:36 - Review process & lessons learned 19:05 - Resetting mindset: the 24-hour rule 21:54 - Regrouping for Spring Tour & squad availability 25:46 - Nations Championship concept 26:49 - James Slipper’s 'coaching work experience' with the ACT Brumbies in Super Rugby AUS 34:44 - Future coaching aspirations 37:19 - Playing plans for 2027 & Australian prop depth 41:36 - Wrap-up + join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

After a completely dominant first half from the All Blacks, some worrying Wallabies defensive issues have been left exposed. Jim Tucker joined Brett on the latest 8/9 Rugby Post-Mortem following the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney, and it wasn't much fun highlighting the numerous Australian deficiencies... Find 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods everywhere + have your say on Substack #89rugby #AllBlacks #NZLvAUS #Wallabies #BledisloeCup

Join Brett McKay & Jim Tucker for a LIVE post-match reaction following the first Bledisloe Cup Test between theWallabies and All Blacks in Sydney. Can the All Blacks complete the Bledisloe clean sweep for 2026? Can the Wallabies bounce back from the Eden Park disappointment?

A lot of things didn't go right for the Wallabies in the first #BledisloeCup loss to the All Blacks at Eden Park - and the weather might have been a bigger factor than they realised. Tony Johnson was back with Brett on the latest 8/9 Rugby podcast following the first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland, and with an eye ahead to the return match in Sydney this weekend.. Find 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods everywhere + have your say on Substack #89rugby #AllBlacks #NZLvAUS #Wallabies

The Bledisloe Cup remains in New Zealand for another year, after another Wallabies opportunity lost extended the Eden Park streak for the All Blacks. Leading NZ commentator Tony Johnson joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to dive into result that has deflated the tyres on both sides of the contest. Certainly, we saw the All Blacks response to the lost Greatest Rivalry series. They were simply hungrier, and more determined to heed the valuable lessons learned. And sadly, the Wallabies weren’t able to convert the confidence and momentum gained from beating South Africa into meaningful performance on the field. And now they’ve got to sharpen up for the return leg in Sydney this Saturday. #89Rugby #Wallabies #AllBlacks #NZLvAUS Timestamps: 00:00 - introduction & welcome Tony Johnson 01:50 - should the Bledisloe Cup format change? 04:12 - the feeling in NZ & the Eden Park wave 07:08 - the 50-19 scoreline built on momentum 14:00 - Wallabies frustration & the big test for Les Kiss 17:10 - tricky wind conditions at Eden Park 20:45 - key turning points & Andrew Brace's very good refereeing 23:08 - how the All Blacks reset after the Springboks series 26:11 - addressing coaching criticism & high-ball fixes 29:31 - what needs to improve for Sydney? 35:37 - Wallabies backline adjustments & key players 37:20 - can the All Blacks back it up? 43:30 - join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

Join Brett McKay & Jim Tucker for a LIVE post-match reaction following the first Bledisloe Cup Test between the All Blacks and Wallabies in Auckland. Can the All Blacks end their 2026 run of losses? Can the Wallabies overcome the Eden Park hoodoo?

What can the Wallabies do with their confidence and momentum from the South Africa win last month, to put the All Blacks on the back foot at Eden Park on Saturday night? @googharrison offers @bmcsport9 his thoughts, insights, and personal lessons learned in the latest 8/9 Rugby podcast ahead of this weeken's first Bledisloe Cup Test in Auckland.. Find 8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods everywhere + have your say on Substack #89rugby #BledisloeCup #AllBlacks #NZLvAUS #Wallabies

The Wallabies beat the Springboks, but now the biggest test awaits: the Bledisloe Cup. Former Wallabies lock turned commentator Justin Harrison joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to dive into the week on the rugby calendar that’s both exciting and nerve-wracking for Australian fans. There will be pressure and expectation on the Wallabies, but what of the pressure and expectation on the All Blacks? Imagine the fallout if they lost a fourth-straight Test? And so how can the Wallabies turn that into opportunity? And how will being front-runners all this year – they’re yet to trail at halftime in 2026 – set them up to put the Kiwis under the pressure that could force them onto the back foot and into errors? #89Rugby #Wallabies #AllBlacks #NZLvAUS Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome Justin Harrison 01:15 – Reviewing the Wallabies' Win Over the Springboks in Perth 05:12 – Game Management & Key Individual Performances (Ryan Lonergan & Forward Pack) 07:00 – Finding the Wallabies' Identity & Consistency Under Les Kiss 09:25 – Bledisloe Cup Game 1: The Eden Park Challenge & Mentality 13:42 – Test Match Mindset: Changing Demands & In-Game Problem Solving 16:00 – Managing Leads & Lessons to Carry into Eden Park 18:27 – Where Are the All Blacks Vulnerable? 21:40 – Mind Games, Composure & Playing the All Blacks 23:03 – Tactical Keys: Dominating Breakdown & Ground Warfare 29:25 – Strategic Tweaks: Kicking Game, Lineouts & Unlocking Opportunities 31:42 – The Prestige and Tradition of the Bledisloe Cup 35:29 – Super Rugby AUs Wrap: Western Force claim 2026 title 36:37 – Join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

Even a couple of days on, it’s still hard to make sense of the way that mad Wallabies-Springboks Test Match on Sunday night. Sean Maloney from Stan Sport joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to try and make sense of it all, and you the audience can the judge of how successful that’s been. We may never make sense of it. Before it, the Wallabies produced comfortably their best performance of the year, and maybe even their best since the Ellis Park win last year. The ‘Boks were good enough to score three converted tries in the last ten minutes, but ultimately, the damage was done beforehand – and before the four yellow cards created all the mayhem. Great tries, comms failures, a proper team performance to enjoy. And ten minutes of madness. #89Rugby #Wallabies #Springboks #AUSvRSA Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome Sean Maloney 01:23 - Making Sense of the Chaos in Perth 06:33 - Inside the Commentary Box at Optus Stadium 11:01 - Unpacking the Wallabies' Epic Performance & Key Stats 16:22 - MVP Ryan Lonergan & Key Standouts 20:08 - Harry Wilson, Jeremy Williams & Lineout Success 23:35 - Ben Donaldson’s Influence at 10 25:10 - 15 on 11: The Wild Finish & 4 Yellow Cards 31:06 - "Phonegate" & Match Official Comms Debacle 36:26 - Refereeing Debate & Looking Ahead to the Bledisloe 40:20 - Post-Match Highs & Sunday Night Test Rugby 44:59 - Super Rugby AUS Wrap-Up 46:30 – Join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

Join Brett McKay & Jim Tucker for a LIVE post-match reaction following the one-off Test between the Wallabies and Springboks in Perth

The Springboks have landed in Australia for a one-off Test, and it presents a massive opportunity for the Wallabies in Perth – that’s the view of former NSW Waratahs coach and Wallabies assistant, Dan McKellar, who joined Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby this week. After promising he wouldn’t be letting his team take Australia lightly again, ‘Boks coach Rassie Erasmus has made 13 changes to his starting XV for this Test, while also loading up with a pretty impressive bench. Also really interesting to hear Dan’s insights and lessons learned from the aftermath of his time at the Waratahs ending abruptly, and his move to Japan to link up with Black Rams Tokyo in League One. #89Rugby #Wallabies #Springboks #AUSvRSA Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome Dan McKellar 00:50 – Dan's new coaching role with Black Rams Tokyo 06:28 – Settling into Japanese rugby & the language barrier 08:18 – Moving on from the NSW Waratahs 14:05 – Wallabies v Springboks has always been a close match-up 16:16 – Greatest Rivalry review and observations 17:18 – The Springboks' selection rotation & bench depth 19:51 – Wallabies team selection & Les Kiss' attacking impact 24:30 – Ryan Lonergan's rise & reward for patience 27:23 – Black Rams & Japan League One preseason 30:28 – Super Rugby AUS Round 3 32:36 – Join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

The Greatest Rivalry series served it up on the field, and fans lapped up the content off field too! Brett gives a quick insight into the biggest month on YouTube in 8/9 Rugby history - and it's a huge THANK YOU to rugby fans all over the rugby world for finding, sharing, and enjoying our perspectives through the series. Thanks especially to @patrickmccarry9489 for joining the Post-Mortems! Thanks also to @megafoonrugby and @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork for hosting our PMs through the series too. #RSAvNZL #Springboks #AllBlacks

The Springboks have claimed the Greatest Rivalry series 3-1 over the All Blacks, and Riaan Louw joins Brett McKay on 8/9 Rugby to beautifully outline the relief that has been felt across South Africa this week. A month-long series of stress and anguish, of claims and counter-claims, of controversy and contrived pressure, and that was just the off-field element. On-field produced four fantastic Test Matches between South Africa and New Zealand, culminating in the Boks’ 43-28 win in the 4th Test in Baltimore, allaying the fears of their fans in all corners of the rugby world. #89Rugby #GreatestRivalry #Springboks #AllBlacks #RSAvNZL Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro & welcome Riaan Louw 01:30 - Immediate feeling on fulltime 04:18 - Huge thanks from 8/9 Rugby for our biggest month ever! 06:11 - The Turning Points in the 4th Test 09:32 - Fear of a Drawn Series & Match Tactics 11:47 - Analyzing the All Blacks Pack & Strategy 15:09 - Attending the Matches & Fan Atmosphere 19:00 - Scrum Controversies & Officiating 21:13 - The Stress of the Greatest Rivalry 24:23 - Player of the Series? 27:10 - Did the Series Live Up to the Hype? 33:27 - What's Next for the Springboks? Australia! 37:20 - Super Rugby AUS wrap 38:40 - Join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

There will be a bit of soul-searching done by the All Blacks over the next weeks, following their 3-1 Greatest Rivalry series loss to the Springboks. And it was surprising that they came up short in the areas that they did. Brett McKay & Patrick McCarry dug into it all in the 8/9 Rugby 4th Test Greatest Rivalry Post-Mortem.. #89rugby #GreatestRivalry #Springboks #AllBlacks

Scrumhalf Morne van den Berg (please excuse the AI captioning!) was excellent for South Africa through the Greatest Rivalry series, but does he need something extra to stand out? Brett McKay & Patrick McCarry were big fans of his work, as outlined in the 4th Test Greatest Rivalry Post-Mortem.. #89rugby #GreatestRivalry #Springboks #AllBlacks

Join Brett McKay & Irish rugby writer Patrick McCarry for the conclusing of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series, as the South Africa and New Zealand face off in the final Test Match in Baltimore, USA

The Greatest Rivalry tour has landed in the USA for this weekend’s fourth and final Test, where a banged-up All Blacks team will be desperate to square the series – and split the trophy – with a suddenly rampant Springboks side. The DSPN’s Jamie Wall is a bit banged up too, arriving in the States after a 27 hour leg from Johannesburg. Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium hosts the final match, and while fans on either side attempt to work out if it’s part of the series or not (it is), the coaches are busy at work getting their teams ready. New Zealand have been hard hit by injuries to key players, while South Africa have faired a little better and been able to rely on a core group of players. 3-1 to the Boks, or two-all. We find out this weekend. #89Rugby #GreatestRivalry #Springboks #AllBlacks #RSAvNZL Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & welcome Jamie Wall 02:25 – Jamie’s experience touring South Africa 05:00 – Media access & life on tour with the All Blacks 07:23 – Rassie Erasmus’ early team announcements & selection tactics 09:28 – 3rd Test Review: Springboks 29–24 at FNB Stadium (Soccer City) 13:56 – Key Moments: Malcolm Marx & Jesse Kriel tries 15:32 – South African fan atmosphere leading 2–1 v trailing 0-1 16:50 – 4th Test Preview (Baltimore) & All Blacks injury woes 18:36 – Springboks stick with their core group 20:14 – Rugby's visibility in the United States & event atmosphere 22:46 – Can the series end in a draw? Margins & predictions 26:47 – Final Reflections on the Tour & DSPN coverage 28:25 – Super Rugby AUS begins this weekend 30:53 – Join the conversation at 8/9 Rugby on Substack Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, LinkedIn, and on Instagram, too And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/ Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

It's rare that rugby YouTube gives a shout-out to the man in the middle, but James Doleman did have a decent game in Mendoza. Didn't he? Geoff Parkes was full of praise for his performance in the Argentina-Australia match in Mendoza, but Brett McKay might need some convincing yet 🏉⚖️ #89rugby #Rugby #Referees #JamesDoleman #WorldRugby

The Greatest Rivalry series heads to Baltimore for a massive 4th Test at M&T Bank Stadium, but after a another loss to the Springboks, the big question is: how do the All Blacks bounce back? What can they do to draw the series from here? 🏉🇺🇸 #89rugby #RSAvNZL #AllBlacks #Springboks #GreatestRivalry #Rugby #Baltimore

Join Brett McKay & Geoff Parkes for a LIVE post-match reaction following the second Puma Trophy Test between Los Pumas and the Wallabies in Mendoza