We see all the headlines and outrage regarding Australain Rugby Union, and to be honest, I’m a bit bored with all the media antics. I want to understand the real intricacies of what created this mess.
I sat down with Stephen Hoiles, a former Wallaby, grassroots rugby coach for Randwick, and TV analyst, who knows the current state of rugby inside and out. Drawing from his experience as a player, coach, and fan, Stephen provided an honest and interesting perspective on the numerous problems facing Rugby Union in Australia.
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Timestamps: 00:00 Promo/ Introduction 00:57 Steve's early life & his early years playing rugby union 05:32 How the game of Rugby Union has changed since the 80s 12:23 The current state of Australian & International Rugby 18:23 What to do about Super Rugby? 25:22 The signing of Joseph Sua'ali'i 27:49 Rugby Talent being signed to Japanese & European rugby clubs 27:35 Free speech & the power of social media company 30:21 Challenges for league & union players when they switch codes 32:48 Has refereeing ruined rugby to watch & complexity with rule changes 38:47 Player safety in union & league 42:12 The future of ARU & will it survive? 44:12 Steve's health & wellness Recoverie Centres 53:01 The benefits of cold/hot therapy 57:44 Modern science, Andrew Huberman & longevity
