#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific the Tipping Panel's Round 6 selections are in!
See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney and Martin Devlin have flipped the coin on this week, and what the AI Bot regrets from last week.
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney and Martin Devlin have flipped the coin on this week, and what the AI Bot regrets from last week.
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
March 19, 2026 at 9:37 PM
#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific the Tipping Panel's Round 6 selections are in!
See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney and Martin Devlin have flipped the coin on this week, and what the AI Bot regrets from last week.
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney and Martin Devlin have flipped the coin on this week, and what the AI Bot regrets from last week.
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Right, hands up who had the Waratahs and Brumbies winning with BPs on the weekend?
No, neither did @BMcSport.bsky.social
But as he writes today, the way both teams put the foot down in the second half to dominate the contest was hard to ignore
#SuperRugbyPacific
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No, neither did @BMcSport.bsky.social
But as he writes today, the way both teams put the foot down in the second half to dominate the contest was hard to ignore
#SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
February 16, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Right, hands up who had the Waratahs and Brumbies winning with BPs on the weekend?
No, neither did @BMcSport.bsky.social
But as he writes today, the way both teams put the foot down in the second half to dominate the contest was hard to ignore
#SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
No, neither did @BMcSport.bsky.social
But as he writes today, the way both teams put the foot down in the second half to dominate the contest was hard to ignore
#SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Remember the old #SuperRugbyPacific tipping panel back in the day, with @BMcSport.bsky.social, Geoff Parkes, Harry Jones and co?
Well, it's BACK!
And back with some big guns: Martin Devlin, Sean Maloney, and AN AI BOT! 😮 🤖
Rd.1 tips are live now, on #89Rugby
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Well, it's BACK!
And back with some big guns: Martin Devlin, Sean Maloney, and AN AI BOT! 😮 🤖
Rd.1 tips are live now, on #89Rugby
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
February 12, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Remember the old #SuperRugbyPacific tipping panel back in the day, with @BMcSport.bsky.social, Geoff Parkes, Harry Jones and co?
Well, it's BACK!
And back with some big guns: Martin Devlin, Sean Maloney, and AN AI BOT! 😮 🤖
Rd.1 tips are live now, on #89Rugby
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Well, it's BACK!
And back with some big guns: Martin Devlin, Sean Maloney, and AN AI BOT! 😮 🤖
Rd.1 tips are live now, on #89Rugby
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
It's notable that the Waratahs are playing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at 13 this season, and not at fullback.
But are they getting the most out of him?
@bmcsport.bsky.social rewatched his game against the Drua, to see how involved he was...
#89Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
But are they getting the most out of him?
@bmcsport.bsky.social rewatched his game against the Drua, to see how involved he was...
#89Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
February 23, 2026 at 9:25 PM
It's notable that the Waratahs are playing Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii at 13 this season, and not at fullback.
But are they getting the most out of him?
@bmcsport.bsky.social rewatched his game against the Drua, to see how involved he was...
#89Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
But are they getting the most out of him?
@bmcsport.bsky.social rewatched his game against the Drua, to see how involved he was...
#89Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Evolution rather than revolution, the eternal search for consistency, and defensive tweaks...
@bmcsport.bsky.social digs for what, if anything, we learned from Les Kiss's first week as Wallabies coach
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
#Wallabies #JPNvAUS
@bmcsport.bsky.social digs for what, if anything, we learned from Les Kiss's first week as Wallabies coach
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
#Wallabies #JPNvAUS
August 3, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Evolution rather than revolution, the eternal search for consistency, and defensive tweaks...
@bmcsport.bsky.social digs for what, if anything, we learned from Les Kiss's first week as Wallabies coach
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
#Wallabies #JPNvAUS
@bmcsport.bsky.social digs for what, if anything, we learned from Les Kiss's first week as Wallabies coach
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
#Wallabies #JPNvAUS
Fantastic to get the first @89rugby.bsky.social Rugby Episode for 2026 done and out there - the 8/9 evolution is now properly underway!
Huge thanks to @charliemorgan.bsky.social for being first cab off the rank in the New Year..
#SixNations #89Rugby
Huge thanks to @charliemorgan.bsky.social for being first cab off the rank in the New Year..
#SixNations #89Rugby
Happy New Year!
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...
Ep.1 of the all new 8/9 Rugby is LIVE and out there, with the great @charliemorgan.bsky.social joining @bmcsport.bsky.social for a first look at the #SixNations for 2026
On the 8/9 YouTube + pods everywhere
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jo2...
Six Nations: “Lads, it’s Spurs…” | 8/9 Rugby with Charlie Morgan
YouTube video by 8/9 Rugby
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February 3, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Fantastic to get the first @89rugby.bsky.social Rugby Episode for 2026 done and out there - the 8/9 evolution is now properly underway!
Huge thanks to @charliemorgan.bsky.social for being first cab off the rank in the New Year..
#SixNations #89Rugby
Huge thanks to @charliemorgan.bsky.social for being first cab off the rank in the New Year..
#SixNations #89Rugby
The #NationsChampionship southern hemisphere leg finished with a win for the Wallabies, drama in Argentina, and unbeaten streaks for the All Blacks + Springboks
As he does every Monday, Geoff Parkes has it all covered in The Wrap...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
As he does every Monday, Geoff Parkes has it all covered in The Wrap...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
July 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
The #NationsChampionship southern hemisphere leg finished with a win for the Wallabies, drama in Argentina, and unbeaten streaks for the All Blacks + Springboks
As he does every Monday, Geoff Parkes has it all covered in The Wrap...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
As he does every Monday, Geoff Parkes has it all covered in The Wrap...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
How has the Wallabies flyhalf situation got to be like this?
And what can be done to rectify it currently? @bmcsport.bsky.social has some thoughts...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
And what can be done to rectify it currently? @bmcsport.bsky.social has some thoughts...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
July 13, 2026 at 10:14 PM
How has the Wallabies flyhalf situation got to be like this?
And what can be done to rectify it currently? @bmcsport.bsky.social has some thoughts...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
And what can be done to rectify it currently? @bmcsport.bsky.social has some thoughts...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
It's Monday, so it's time for The Wrap on 8/9 Rugby!
This week, Geoff Parkes wades through the leaks, whispers, and non-arguments from last week's Shape of the Game conference, in which scrums were going to be killed off, but then weren't.
North v South debates!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
This week, Geoff Parkes wades through the leaks, whispers, and non-arguments from last week's Shape of the Game conference, in which scrums were going to be killed off, but then weren't.
North v South debates!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
March 1, 2026 at 9:15 PM
It's Monday, so it's time for The Wrap on 8/9 Rugby!
This week, Geoff Parkes wades through the leaks, whispers, and non-arguments from last week's Shape of the Game conference, in which scrums were going to be killed off, but then weren't.
North v South debates!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
This week, Geoff Parkes wades through the leaks, whispers, and non-arguments from last week's Shape of the Game conference, in which scrums were going to be killed off, but then weren't.
North v South debates!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
8/9 Rugby hit a big milestone this week, and way quicker than expected!
Now, we'd love your help to help us build a great rugby community on top of the solid foundation laid over the last month.
There's so much great rugby to talk about!
Find us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Now, we'd love your help to help us build a great rugby community on top of the solid foundation laid over the last month.
There's so much great rugby to talk about!
Find us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
March 1, 2026 at 7:48 AM
8/9 Rugby hit a big milestone this week, and way quicker than expected!
Now, we'd love your help to help us build a great rugby community on top of the solid foundation laid over the last month.
There's so much great rugby to talk about!
Find us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Now, we'd love your help to help us build a great rugby community on top of the solid foundation laid over the last month.
There's so much great rugby to talk about!
Find us on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
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/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social looks at the weekend performances, and lessons learned...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
May 11, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social looks at the weekend performances, and lessons learned...
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
The Waratahs still can't talk about 'Fight Club' #89rugby (📹 @89combo) #SuperRugby #89Rugby #Waratahs
The Waratahs still can't talk about 'Fight Club' #89rugby
What are we looking forward to in Rd.1 of Super Rugby this weekend?
The Waratahs doing something to help us forget about *that thing that happened* that we can't talk about!
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February 13, 2026 at 3:03 AM
The Waratahs still can't talk about 'Fight Club' #89rugby (📹 @89combo) #SuperRugby #89Rugby #Waratahs
Who will be Wallaby no.1000? And will we see them in the upcoming Japan Series?
@bmcsport.bsky.social has thrown up some potential options, but are there smokeys out there he's left out?
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social has thrown up some potential options, but are there smokeys out there he's left out?
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
July 27, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Who will be Wallaby no.1000? And will we see them in the upcoming Japan Series?
@bmcsport.bsky.social has thrown up some potential options, but are there smokeys out there he's left out?
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social has thrown up some potential options, but are there smokeys out there he's left out?
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Was there a questionable cleanout on Angus Bell? #89Rugby #AUSvJPN #Wallabies (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Wallabies #89Rugby
Was there a questionable cleanout on Angus Bell? #89Rugby #AUSvJPN #Wallabies
Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay for the 8/9 Rugby LIVE Post-Mortem, but wondered whether the Wallabies prop copped a hit that warranted further action?
8/9 Rugby on YouTube, all the pods + have your say on Substack
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August 16, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Was there a questionable cleanout on Angus Bell? #89Rugby #AUSvJPN #Wallabies (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Wallabies #89Rugby
Ask the Ref is back!
@robgmckay.bsky.social returns to answer the questions 8/9 Rugby on Substack subscribers have always wondered about.
Got a question? Read the latest edition and leave your question for Rob!
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@robgmckay.bsky.social returns to answer the questions 8/9 Rugby on Substack subscribers have always wondered about.
Got a question? Read the latest edition and leave your question for Rob!
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
June 9, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Ask the Ref is back!
@robgmckay.bsky.social returns to answer the questions 8/9 Rugby on Substack subscribers have always wondered about.
Got a question? Read the latest edition and leave your question for Rob!
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@robgmckay.bsky.social returns to answer the questions 8/9 Rugby on Substack subscribers have always wondered about.
Got a question? Read the latest edition and leave your question for Rob!
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
"The #Wallabies are yet to fully embrace the idea that modern rugby is often best played without the ball. Maybe that’s the gradual influence of all the other sport in Australia impacting our rugby"
@bmcsport.bsky.social with some thoughts..
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social with some thoughts..
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
July 15, 2026 at 2:15 AM
"The #Wallabies are yet to fully embrace the idea that modern rugby is often best played without the ball. Maybe that’s the gradual influence of all the other sport in Australia impacting our rugby"
@bmcsport.bsky.social with some thoughts..
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social with some thoughts..
8/9 Rugby on Substack: open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
New on 8/9 Rugby on Substack - Ask the Ref!
Experienced NSW referee @robgmckay.bsky.social explains all the intricacies of the Laws of Rugby, and why what you think might not be legal is allowed.
Subscribe to 8/9 Rugby and leave your question for next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Experienced NSW referee @robgmckay.bsky.social explains all the intricacies of the Laws of Rugby, and why what you think might not be legal is allowed.
Subscribe to 8/9 Rugby and leave your question for next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
April 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
New on 8/9 Rugby on Substack - Ask the Ref!
Experienced NSW referee @robgmckay.bsky.social explains all the intricacies of the Laws of Rugby, and why what you think might not be legal is allowed.
Subscribe to 8/9 Rugby and leave your question for next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Experienced NSW referee @robgmckay.bsky.social explains all the intricacies of the Laws of Rugby, and why what you think might not be legal is allowed.
Subscribe to 8/9 Rugby and leave your question for next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
“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/...
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/...
April 14, 2026 at 9:56 PM
“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/...
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/...
The Champions Cup has finally reached the knockout stage, and @caolanscully.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to dig in.
Some fantastic QFs await this weekend!
On 8/9 YouTube, pods everywhere + join the discussion on Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Some fantastic QFs await this weekend!
On 8/9 YouTube, pods everywhere + join the discussion on Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Ep.9 – Good teams will miss Champions Cup semis with Caolán Scully
Irish rugby writer and podcaster Caolán Scully joined Brett this week, to dig into the first Champions Cup knockout weekend
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April 7, 2026 at 10:16 PM
The Champions Cup has finally reached the knockout stage, and @caolanscully.bsky.social joined @bmcsport.bsky.social to dig in.
Some fantastic QFs await this weekend!
On 8/9 YouTube, pods everywhere + join the discussion on Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Some fantastic QFs await this weekend!
On 8/9 YouTube, pods everywhere + join the discussion on Substack!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
We've been looking forward to this, the debut of The Wrap, Geoff Parkes' long-running, widely read weekly column which you'll now find every Monday on #89Rugby
And to bring in the New Year, GP has 'Wrapped' up the trans-Tasman summer in his unmistakeable style
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
And to bring in the New Year, GP has 'Wrapped' up the trans-Tasman summer in his unmistakeable style
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
February 8, 2026 at 9:30 PM
We've been looking forward to this, the debut of The Wrap, Geoff Parkes' long-running, widely read weekly column which you'll now find every Monday on #89Rugby
And to bring in the New Year, GP has 'Wrapped' up the trans-Tasman summer in his unmistakeable style
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
And to bring in the New Year, GP has 'Wrapped' up the trans-Tasman summer in his unmistakeable style
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
After Rd.3, the general consensus is that tipping is a mug's game.
Or maybe a Bot's game, after the machine had the Drua on its own?
Rd.4 is in. See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin have lined up
#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Or maybe a Bot's game, after the machine had the Drua on its own?
Rd.4 is in. See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin have lined up
#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
March 5, 2026 at 9:45 PM
After Rd.3, the general consensus is that tipping is a mug's game.
Or maybe a Bot's game, after the machine had the Drua on its own?
Rd.4 is in. See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin have lined up
#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Or maybe a Bot's game, after the machine had the Drua on its own?
Rd.4 is in. See who @bmcsport.bsky.social Geoff Parkes, Sean Maloney + Martin Devlin have lined up
#89Rugby #SuperRugbyPacific
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Springboks vs All Blacks: half a trophy on the line #89rugby #GreatestRivalry (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks
Springboks vs All Blacks: half a trophy on the line #89rugby #GreatestRivalry
MW Welman from the Lekker Rugby Pod & Megafoon Rugby joined Brett on 8/9 Rugby to comb through all the fallout in South Africa from the 1st Test loss.
And the pressure is now fully on the Springboks, lest they be left to play for half a trophy...
8/9 Rugby on YouTube, all the pods + have your say on Substack
#89rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry
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August 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Springboks vs All Blacks: half a trophy on the line #89rugby #GreatestRivalry (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks
Springboks vs All Blacks: the surprise 1st Test numbers #89rugby #GreatestRivalry (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks
Springboks vs All Blacks: the surprise 1st Test numbers #89rugby #GreatestRivalry
Irish writer Pat McCarry joined Brett McKay for the LIVE 8/9 Rugby Post-Mortem, following an incredible 1st Test between the Springboks and the All Blacks.
Catch the full video to hear of the key moments that decided the opening clash of the Greatest Rivalry series. 🏉🇿🇦🇳🇿
8/9 Rugby on YouTube, all the pods + have your say on Substack
#89rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks #GreatestRivalry
www.youtube.com
August 23, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Springboks vs All Blacks: the surprise 1st Test numbers #89rugby #GreatestRivalry (📹 @89combo) #Rugby #Springboks #AllBlacks
New maul interpretations: "If you're no longer in position to push, you're out" #rugby #89Rugby (📹 @89combo) #rugby #89Rugby #NationsChampionship
New maul interpretations: "If you're no longer in position to push, you're out" #rugby #89Rugby
New interpretations are coming to the Nations Championship!
Referee Angus Gardner explains why the game is moving back to a "genuine pushing contest" at the maul. Is this the maul clean-up the game needs?🏉🚜
8/9 Rugby on YouTube, pods & Substack.
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July 3, 2026 at 9:52 AM
New maul interpretations: "If you're no longer in position to push, you're out" #rugby #89Rugby (📹 @89combo) #rugby #89Rugby #NationsChampionship
Also on 8/9 Rugby on Substack:
@bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes return to the forum for another round of Members Q&A, another broad range of great topics to tackle, all courtesy of our paid subscribers.
Subscribe to ask a question for Brett & Geoff next time!
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@bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes return to the forum for another round of Members Q&A, another broad range of great topics to tackle, all courtesy of our paid subscribers.
Subscribe to ask a question for Brett & Geoff next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
Members Q&A #3: Development competitions & private equity
8/9 Rugby Members Q&A is back, as Brett & Geoff return to tackle your questions
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June 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Also on 8/9 Rugby on Substack:
@bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes return to the forum for another round of Members Q&A, another broad range of great topics to tackle, all courtesy of our paid subscribers.
Subscribe to ask a question for Brett & Geoff next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...
@bmcsport.bsky.social & Geoff Parkes return to the forum for another round of Members Q&A, another broad range of great topics to tackle, all courtesy of our paid subscribers.
Subscribe to ask a question for Brett & Geoff next time!
open.substack.com/pub/89rugby/...