Ep 2: European RWC qualifying ????????????; a new professional club competition and challenges on the mainland

Ep 2: European RWC qualifying ????????????; a new professional club competition and challenges on the mainland: This week we travel to Europe to speak with Francisco Isaac about the recent RWC qualifying campaign, the brand new club competition established in 2021, the fallout from Russia’s absence going forward and the challenges national unions face when... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

47 min listen

Teaser: A teaser for a brand new podcast for fans of rugby around the world Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Email: outsidecentrepod@outlook.com by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

2 min listen

Ep 1: South America, SLAR & Las Tucanes ????????????: -- ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN MARCH, RE-MASTERED IN MAY 2022 -- Take a journey through rugby in South America courtesy of Uruguayan journalist Ignacio Chans (of El Observador), including a preview of the teams in the Superliga Americana 2022 season. Each... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

54 min listen

BONUS: Uganda’s rugby competition structure: A succinct yet thorough account of competitive structures in Uganda, covering men and women, XVs and 7s. We also learn which clubs have been the success stories of the modern era. Teams featured: Heathens, Black Pirates, KOBs, Impis, Thunderbirds,... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

5 min listen

BONUS: a short Iberian rugby history lesson: Here, Francisco illustrates how strong the game was in Portugal and Spain during the amateur era. Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Email: outsidecentrepod@outlook.com by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

1 min listen

Ep 3: Uganda - Cranes in the sky ??: This week we travel to East Africa, where Ernest Akorebirungi is waiting to tell us about the great strides being made on that continent, including - pleasingly - in his homeland of Uganda. The Cranes have teams preparing for all of this year’s... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

44 min listen

BONUS: Womens’ rugby in Europe: An expansive chat on the womens’ game in Europe, its success and the challenges ahead. Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Insta: @Outsidectrpodcast Email: outsidecentrepod@outlook.com by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

9 min listen

BONUS: Jerseys and other pure fantasy: Bill’s favourite rugby jerseys? Where should the MLR expand to next? Which cities should be able to host RWC fixtures? Plus, we test Bill’s knowledge of the American television scene (and yours too)! Tell us your thoughts! Follow us on Twitter:... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

12 min listen

Ep 6: Asia - Boots on the ground: On this week’s show we speak to our first guest from the administrative side of rugby, Ridzal Saat. Ridzal is responsible for game development and partnerships within Asia, meaning he is connected to the game across the continent. In an expansive... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

49 min listen

BONUS: African rugby’s relationship with South Africa: Ernest explains the relationship between global rugby powerhouse South Africa and the rest of the continent. Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Email: outsidecentrepod@outlook.com by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

4 min listen

Ep 4: Rugby Party in the USA ??: Bill Baker walks us through the era of professionalisation of rugby in the United States (via Major League Rugby) and the potential impact of hosting World Cups on all levels of the game. Be sure to keep an eye out for the bonus episodes where we talk... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

48 min listen

BONUS: XVs vs 7s and the competition structures: Ever get a little lost amidst all the different World Cups and tournaments our guests talk about? Your host tries to clear it up for you in this special bonus drop. Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast Email:... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

7 min listen

BONUS: Hawaii & other potential off-shore collaboration: Here we discuss the interest in a potential MLR team in Hawaii, where it stemmed from, and whether it’s realistic; and we get Bill’s thoughts on the feasibility of the MLR collaborating with overseas competitions such as Superliga Americana (SLAR)... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

7 min listen

BONUS: Jerseys: As part of our new segment, Ernest tells us what are his favourite all-time rugby jerseys. Keep an eye out on Twitter and Instagram to see them in all their glory. Uganda W XVs 2021 Uganda RWC 7s 2018 British & Irish Lions 2017 Kenya M XVs 2019 ... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

5 min listen

Ep 14: Hong Kong - the host with the most! ????️?: This week we venture to Hong Kong, catching up with Sports Editor of the South China Morning Post, Josh Ball, in the wake of their RWC 2023 qualifying defeat to Tonga which sent the Pacific Island nation through to the final tournament in France.... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

46 min listen

Ep 7: South of the Border... How Mexico play ??: This week we journey to Mexico to catch up with Fernanda Vazquez, former player turned administrator turned broadcaster, who’s just returned from covering the North American qualifying series for this year’s Rugby World Cup 7s in the Bahamas.... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

47 min listen

BONUS: RWC 7s qualifiers review & Caribbean challenges: Bonus drop from our interview with Fernanda (Ft Rocky the Chihuahua): who won the qualifying tournament and how have the smaller countries in the region navigated the post-COVID pandemic recovery? Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

10 min listen

Ep 5: Kenya Feel It, Too ??: Kenyan multimedia megastar Eric Njiru joined the show this week, talking everything from all the 7s action going on, the African RWC campaign and the unique party atmosphere at Kenyan rugby matches. Oh, and a special treat for football fans ahead of... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

35 min listen

BONUS: Singapore club rugby scene & jerseys: Here’s a little bit more from Ridzal Saat, telling us about the pandemic rebound in Singaporean club rugby and why he likes the national test jersey. Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on Instagram: @outsidectrpodcast ... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

4 min listen

Ep 11: RWC Qualifying Update - action everywhere! ??????????????????????: In a bit of a bonus drop, our host takes a quick pause from a summer holiday to bring you all the latest happenings with our emerging nations and their Rugby World Cup aspirations, with this upcoming weekend – and the next one – being critical for... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

20 min listen

BONUS: SLAR Final review ??️? (Peñarol ?? d. Selknam ??): Victor called the title decider for ESPN Brasil and tells us the story of how it all went down in this short re-cap. Plus we revisit the pre-tournament prediction of our inaugural guest, Ignacio Chans. Follow us on Twitter: @OutsideCTRpod Follow us on... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

6 min listen

Ep 10: Brazil - Samba e offload ??: This week we journey back to where it all started, in South America, to speak with Victor Ramalho, of Portal do Rugby and matchday caller for ESPN Brazil, in his final days as an ‘outsider’ before commencing a new role within Brasil Rugby. With... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

59 min listen

Olympics - Korean style (Part II): In the second part of this interview, Andre starts by updating us where women’s rugby is at Korea and what would be necessary for it to succeed. We then hear the story of Korea’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics, the whirlwind of being... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

40 min listen

BONUS: Chile qualifies for RWC 2023 ?????️??: Yes, that just happened! Chile are now in group D for next year's Rugby World Cup in France, alongside England, Japan, Samoa and their neighbours, Argentina, after defeating the USA over 2 legs. To celebrate, we've pulled together the highlights of... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

19 min listen

Ep 9: Olympics - Korean style (Part I) ??: In the first part of this interview, Korean-born, American-raised Tokyo Olympian Andre Jin Coquillard tells his incredible story. From getting into rugby in high school, playing collegiate-level and even professional rugby on the west coast of the... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

35 min listen

Ep 12: Viva Chile (Part 1) ??: This week, Chilean-based Argentine sports journalist and photographer Matías Matus Acebo reports in on last week’s first leg of the RWC qualifier between Chile and USA in rainy Santiago as well as previewing the return bout this weekend in... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

23 min listen

BONUS: International rugby perspectives ???????????: Here we threw a few miscellaneous topics at our man to get the Latin American perspective on the growth of the game and how the national teams of Chile & Uruguay (Los Condores & Los Teros) are shaping up ahead of some big upcoming fixtures. Key... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

20 min listen

Ep 8: Fiji, Moana & the Pacific drive ??????????: May 15 saw the first ever clash between two fully professional rugby sides both representing the Pacific Islands. To toast this occasion, Fijian broadcaster Lailanie Burnes joins the show to review the match and tell us how she’s seen the Drua’s... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

41 min listen

Viva Chile (Part 2) ?????️??: This week we complete our chat with Chilean-based rugby journalist and photographer, Matías Matus Acebo, who helped us preview their decisive RWC win over the United States. Three weeks on, ‘Matt’ tells us the impact the surprise victory has had... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

47 min listen

Ep 13: USA vs Chile re-cap & 7s previews with leading broadcaster Dallen Stanford (Part 1) ???????️: This week our guest is leading broadcaster Dallen Stanford, who calls RWC and HSBC Series 7s matches for World Rugby, as well as Major League Rugby and USA Eagles fixtures. In this first part, we recap last week’s big return bout between USA and... by Outside Centre: Rugby's new territories

35 min listen

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