https://www.spreaker.com/show/planet-sport-rugby-podcastenSportsCopyright Passion for Sporthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8c2e02d6cdc038528f3b6e630dc68597.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/planet-sport-rugby-podcastThu, 04 Apr 2024 21:57:52 +0000Passion for SportPassion for Sportfeeds@spreaker.comGiving you a rare insight into the lives of some of the finest players from world Rugby. Host Liam Flint features new guests each episode and finds out what they are all about.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e33-04-nov-springboks-crush-england-to-win-historic-world-cup--19847019https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19847019Mon, 04 Nov 2019 11:19:50 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you fan reaction and analysis in our final Japan 2019 podcast, after the Springboks crushed England to become World Cup champions for a third time!884england,japan,mandela,rugby,rwc2019,southafrica,sport,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e32-28-oct-the-all-blacks-fall-short-springbok-prodigy-curwin-bosch--19729162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19729162Mon, 28 Oct 2019 10:34:46 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you the WC semi-final reaction as The All Blacks bow out at the hands of England and Handre Pollard powers South Africa over Wales! Plus we hear from Sharks and Springbok prodigy Curwin Bosch on his future ambitions.898allblacks,curwinbosch,england,japan2019,rugby,rwc,springboks,superrugby,walesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e31-19-oct-nick-farr-jones-1991-world-cup-winning-captain--19584478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19584478Sat, 19 Oct 2019 13:04:38 +0000Passion for SportAustralia's 1991 World Cup winning captain Nick Farr-Jones recalls the 1991 final against England and talks about the relevance of his faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.8971991rugbyworldcup,australiarugby,faithinjesus,japan,japan2019,rugbyworldcupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e30-18-oct-quarter-finals-team-news-siale-piutau-sports-ministry-in-japan--19567862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19567862Fri, 18 Oct 2019 11:43:00 +0000Passion for SportWe preview the Quarter Final clashes, with latest team news and selection head aches! We also play a game with Tonga Captain Siale Piutau and hear from a Pastor in Japan who is using the Rugby World Cup to power Church sports ministry.888faith,japan,podcast,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc2019,sport,tongafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e29-17-oct-keith-lewis-referees-at-the-world-cup--19552041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19552041Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:30:45 +0000Passion for SportKeith Lewis from RugbyReferee.Net, an English Championship referee and Premiership TMO, discusses the appointment of the Rugby World Cup quarter final referees and gives a referees' perspective on pressure officials face at the sports premier...899japan,japan2019,rugby,rugbyreferees,rugbyworldcup,worldrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e28-16-oct-tu-nuualiitia-pt-2-quarter-final-referees--19532297https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19532297Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:26:11 +0000Passion for SportFormer Samoa scrum half Tu Nu'ali'itia reflects on his try against South Africa in the 1995 World Cup quarter final, coping with retirement and his role as a pastor in Auckland. We also hear from Keith Lewis of RugbyReferee.Net on the four referees...8921995rugbyworldcup,2019rugbyworldcup,japan,japan2019,rugby,rugbyreferees,rugbyworldcup,samoafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e27-15-oct-former-samoa-world-cup-try-scorer-tu-nuualiitia--19512733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19512733Tue, 15 Oct 2019 06:24:58 +0000Passion for SportWe look ahead to the weekend's quarter finals and hear from former Samoa scrum half Tu Nu'uali'itia who reached two World Cup quarter finals with the Pacific Islanders in the 1990s. In 1991 he was part of the squad that famously beat Wales at Cardiff...899japan,japan2019,manusamoa,rugby,rugbyworldcup,samoa,westernsamoafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e26-14-oct-world-wheelchair-rugby-challenge-neil-louw-part-2--19498466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19498466Mon, 14 Oct 2019 10:51:09 +0000Passion for SportWe look ahead to the weekend's quarter finals and find out about the World Wheelchair Rugby Challenge taking place in Tokyo this week. And we hear the second part of our interview with former South African Paralympic medallist Neil Louw about his...897japan,japan2019,paralympics,rugby,rugbyworldcup,wheelchairrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e25-13-oct-japan-make-world-cup-history-paralympian-neil-louw--19487589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19487589Sun, 13 Oct 2019 15:53:49 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you reaction from the streets of Yokohama as Japan beat Scotland to make World Cup history! Plus we hear the story of South African Paralympian, Neil Louw!892japan,podcast,rugby,rwc2019,scotlandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e24-12-oct-riding-out-the-typhoon-ireland-outclass-samoa--19474394https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19474394Sat, 12 Oct 2019 14:18:15 +0000Passion for SportWe talk you through our Typhoon Hagibis experience, plus Ireland cruise past Samoa to book their place in the last 8 of the Rugby World Cup!880hagibis,ireland,rugby,rwc2019,samoa,typhoonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e23-11-oct-wallabies-win-scotland-threaten-typhoon-legal-action--19459315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19459315Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:24:40 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you our Typhoon Hagibis countdown, as the Wallabies see off a spirited Georgia, and Scotland threaten legal action if their game with Japan is called off?893england,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc2019,typhoon,usa,yokohamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-10-oct-typhoon-hagibis-halts-the-rugby-ramen-noodles--19439377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19439377Thu, 10 Oct 2019 14:31:42 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you our first full day in Yokohama, which includes the latest on Typhoon Hagibis, which sees England v France called off! Plus we make our own Ramen Pot Noodle!876noodles,podcast,ramen,rugby,rwc19,typhoonhagibis,yokohamafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-21-09-oct-pool-matches-round-up-former-springbok-pierre-spies--19421741https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19421741Wed, 09 Oct 2019 12:44:45 +0000Passion for SportWe round up Wednesday's three Pool matches between Argentina and USA, Scotland v Russia and the bruising encounter between Wales and Fiji and talk to the former Sprinbok Number 8, Pierre Spies, about his career and faith.8922019rugbyworldcup,japan2019,pierrespies,rugby,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e20-8-oct-springboks-reach-the-quarters-tokyo-s-oldest-shrine--19406450https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19406450Tue, 08 Oct 2019 14:48:46 +0000Passion for SportOn today's pod we bring you reaction as the Springboks smash Canada to reach the World Cup quarter finals, plus we bring you our trip to Tokyo's oldest Shrine! 🇯🇵902rugby,rwc2019,shrine,southafrica,springboks,tokyofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e19-07-oct-tomane-s-tattoos-mount-fuji-no-show--19387164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19387164Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:01:03 +0000Passion for SportOn today's pod we travel out to the iconic Mount Fuji, plus we hear from former Wallabie Joe Tomane on the meaning behind his many tattoos! 🇯🇵894fuji,japan,mountfuji,rugby,rwc2019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e18-06-oct-the-all-blacks-run-riot-japanese-geek-culture--19376655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19376655Sun, 06 Oct 2019 13:42:42 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you reaction as the All Blacks run in 11 tries against Namibia, plus we look into Japanese Geek culture! 🇯🇵894allblacks,anime,gaming,japan,podcast,rugby,rwc2019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e17-05-oct-england-reach-the-quarters-japan-edge-closer--19366537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19366537Sat, 05 Oct 2019 14:49:24 +0000Passion for SportWe bring you reaction as England book their place in the World Cup quarter finals, on the same day that Japan edge ever closer! 🇯🇵890argentina,braveblossoms,england,japan,rugby,rwc2019falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e16-04-oct-springboks-dominate-italy-samurai-in-training--19354607https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19354607Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:02:36 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we bring you reaction as the Springboks dominate 14-man Italy, plus we see if we could cut it as Samurai warriors, in a Tokyo Kembu class!894japan,podcast,rugbyworldcup,rwc19,samurai,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e15-03-oct-ireland-find-some-form-japanese-tea-for-two--19340023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19340023Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:19:14 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we get ourselves an education on the traditional Japanese Tea ceremony, plus Ireland get back to winning ways against the Russians!853ireland,japantea,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc19,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e14-02-oct-japan-flanker-willie-britz-barrett-bros-make-all-blacks-history--19325195https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19325195Wed, 02 Oct 2019 14:57:57 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we catch up with newly-qualified Japan flanker Willie Britz on all things Rugby, plus the Barrett brothers make All Blacks history against Canada!900faith,japan,rugby,southafrica,springboks,sunwolves,williebritzfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e13-01-oct-champei-at-the-shrine-will-thompson-japan-director-fellowship-of-christian-athletes--19307949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19307949Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:21:37 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we used the Rugby World Cup rest day to go and check out the Meiji Jingu Shrine and we also caught up with the Japan director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Will Thompson!891japan,podcast,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc,shrine,tokyofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e12-30-sep-the-scots-sail-past-samoa-plus-we-visit-sumo-cat-cafes--19293628https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19293628Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:35:05 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we bring you reaction as Scotland beat Samoa 34-0, plus our trip to the Shibuya district of Tokyo, including Sumo wrestling to Cat cafes!886japan,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc,sumo,tokyofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e11-29-sep-touching-down-in-tokyo-and-wales-edge-the-wallabies--19280752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19280752Sun, 29 Sep 2019 14:30:51 +0000Passion for SportOn today’s show we update you on our arrival in Tokyo, we chat to fans in the Fan Zone about their World Cup experience, plus Wales see off Australia 29-25 to take control of Pool D!770australia,japan,rugby,rugbyworldcup,wallabiesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-10-28-sep-bryan-habana-south-african-world-cup-winning-rugby-legend--19268942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19268942Sat, 28 Sep 2019 11:44:32 +0000Passion for SportBryan Habana is a true legend of the game. In 2007 he won the Rugby World Cup with South Africa. He won over 100 caps for his country, scoring 331 Test points, and holds the joint record for the number of World Cup tries scored with New Zealand's...9002019rugbyworldcup,bryanhabana,faithinjesus,habana,japan,japan2019,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,springboks,webbellistrophy,worldcupwinnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-09-27-sep-the-rwc-african-derby-wallabies-prop-scott-sio--19254884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19254884Fri, 27 Sep 2019 09:36:16 +0000Passion for SportToday we hear the thoughts of Springboks fan Rich, as we preview the African Derby between South Africa and minnows Namibia, plus we check in with Wallabies prop Scott Sio on his Rugby journey!897japan,namibia,rugby,rugbyunion,rwc2019,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-08-26-sep-match-day-7-refereeing-controversy-social-media-comments--19241737https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19241737Thu, 26 Sep 2019 11:15:43 +0000Passion for SportAnalyst in Japan, the former player in both USA & Japan and referees coach, Jeff Anderson, looks back on Uruguay's win over Fiji on Wednesday and shares his thoughts on Saturday's upcoming clashes between South Africa and Namibia, Argentina and Tonga...8992019rugbyworldcup,argentina,ireland,japan,japan2019,namibia,rugbyrefereeing,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,tongafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-07-25-sep-the-remarkable-story-of-former-welsh-club-player-chris-jones--19227435https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19227435Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:06:24 +0000Passion for SportIn South Wales, club player Chris Jones loved the physical side of rugby. His violent attitude on the pitch saw him sent of many times. He was banned for life, allowed back 18 months later, then banned for life again. His life turned around in a...9002019rugbyworldcup,bridgend,faithinjesus,japan2019,pontypool,rugbyunion,rugbyworldcup,walesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-06-24-sep-match-day-5-jeff-anderson-referees-coach-social-media-reaction--19213155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19213155Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:19:45 +0000Passion for SportMatch analyst Jeff Anderson prviews Wednesday's Pool D clash between Fiji and Uruguay and talks about his role as a referees coach in the USA. We also have social media reaction to our question on which team has impressed you most in the World Cup so...9002019rugbyworldcup,allblacks,fiji,rugbyreferee,rugbyworldcup,uruguayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-05-23-sep-match-day-4-weekend-review--19199866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19199866Mon, 23 Sep 2019 13:33:57 +0000Passion for SportGuest analyst Jeff Anderson reviews Monday's Pool D game between Wales and Georgia and looks back on the six games that took place on Saturday and Sunday.8912019rugbyworldcup,georgia,japan,japan2019,rugbyworldcup,usarugby,walesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-4-22-sep-tonga-captain-siale-piutau-on-world-cup-hopes--19181624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19181624Sat, 21 Sep 2019 18:39:03 +0000Passion for SportTonga captain Siale Piutau tells us what qualification for the World Cup means to the Pacific island nation of Tonga and his expectations for the tournament. He also talks about his club rugby at Bristol Bears and the role in his life of his faith as...8982019rugbyworldcup,japan,japan2019,rugbyworldcup,tongafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-ep-3-21-sep-damian-stevens-namibia-scrum-half-talks-namibia-s-world-cup-ambitions--19178400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19178400Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:29:17 +0000Passion for SportNamibia's scrum half Damian Stevens tells us what qualifying for the World Cup means to the nation and how he believes the team is better prepared than ever before as they face tough opponents in Pool B in New Zealand, South Africa, Italy and Canada.9002019rugbyworldcup,faithinjesus,japan2019,japanrugbyworldcup,namibia,rugbyworldcup,scrumhalffalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e2-20-sep-clash-of-the-titans-are-the-boks-the-real-deal--19162167https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19162167Fri, 20 Sep 2019 08:26:38 +0000Passion for SportOn episode 2 of Japan 2019 we turn our focus to Saturday's matches, which sees a massive encounter between the holders New Zealand and the challengers South Africa. We also look at the case for the Springboks to go all the way, featuring Lions winger...869allblacks,japan,japan2019,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc19,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/japan-2019-e1-19-sep-tournament-preview-with-jeff-anderson--19149681https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19149681Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:01:09 +0000Passion for SportThe 2019 Rugby World Cup is here and for the next 47 days we're producing a daily show following the competition, meeting some of the players, hearing from former players and bringing you the atmosphere from Japan during this top international...8972019rugbyworldcup,japan,japan2109,namibia,newzealand,rugby,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,usarugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-s31-ivan-magomu-you-can-t-play-rugby-alone-you-ve-got-to-have-a-career-somewhere-else--19125163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19125163Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:09:56 +0000Passion for SportIn our final episode of the All Africa Rugby series, we talk with Uganda fly half, Ivan Magomu about how he has to split his time between training as a Lawyer and playing the game he loves!1277africa,faith,ivanmagomu,lawyer,rugby,rugnyafrique,ugandafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e30-madosh-tambwe-it-s-difficult-because-your-privacy-gets-taken-away--19055957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19055957Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:45:27 +0000Passion for SportThis week we talk with Lions prodigy Madosh Tambwe, about his rising stock in Super Rugby, and what it means to be a young, Christian player, finding his way in the pro athlete spotlight.1551christian,faith,jesuschrist,lionsrugby,madoshtambwe,rugby,southafrica,springboks,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e29-renaldo-bothma-world-cup-pressures-business-ventures--18927220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18927220Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:13:07 +0000Passion for SportHarlequins and Namibia flanker Renaldo Bothma talks about Namibia's preparations for the upcoming Rugby World Cup including his belief that this is the best ever team the country has sent to the World Cup and their hope of registering Namibia's first...12692019rugbyworldcup,flanker,harlequins,namibia,rugby,rugbyworldcupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e28-davis-chenge-our-main-undoing-is-a-lack-of-preparation--18875386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18875386Wed, 21 Aug 2019 07:52:29 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with KCB & Kenya Simbas Captain, Davis Chenge! Talking about why the national 7s side has more success in recent years, and how the Simbas can improve in time for the next World Cup!1515africa,kenya,kenyarugby,rugbyworldcup,shujaa,simbasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e27-curwin-bosch-tough-times-are-there-to-build-character-it-s-necessary-for-my-future--18804825https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18804825Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:43:58 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Sharks & Springboks prodigy, Curwin Bosch, about his turbulent last season, his future at the Sharks and becoming a Bok at just 19!1539beaudenbarrett,curwinbosch,faith,flyhalf,fullback,jesuschrist,rugby,sharks,southafrica,springboks,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e26-zintle-mpupha-whatever-comes-my-way-he-s-definitely-going-to-pull-me-through--18737637https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18737637Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:12 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Springbok Women's 7's Captain Zintle Mpupha, about her leadership style and what the future looks like for the women's game!1291boks,bokwomen,faith,jesuschrist,podcast,rugby,southafrica,sport,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e25-niyi-adeolokun-you-never-say-never--18673869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18673869Tue, 30 Jul 2019 09:44:47 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Connacht and Ireland winger Niyi Adeolokun, about his Rugby rise in the PRO14 and his love for homeland Nigeria!1094africa,connacht,ireland,nigeria,podcast,pro14,rugby,rwc2019,wingerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e24-soheyl-jaoudat-the-rise-of-major-league-rugby--18619157https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18619157Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:24:45 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Morocco international Soheyl Jaoudat, on why he moved to play in America, and where he'd like to play one day!1114africa,france,goldcup,jaoudat,morocco,podcast,rugby,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e23-blitzbok-duo-werner-kok-justin-geduld--18561018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18561018Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:08:49 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Springbok 7s duo, Werner Kok and Justin Geduld! We talk about the season just gone and what the future holds for them!819blitzboks,geduld,podcast,rugby,rugbysevens,southafrica,sport,wenrnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e22-jacques-burger-3-world-cups-being-the-underdog--18499088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18499088Tue, 09 Jul 2019 09:31:47 +0000Passion for SportNamibian Rugby legend Jacques Burger recalls his World Cup memories and says what he expects from the boys ahead of this year's RWC in Japan!1616jacquesburger,japan2019,namibia,premiership,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc2019,saracensfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e21-eric-njiru-talks-all-things-shujaa--18440256https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18440256Tue, 02 Jul 2019 10:42:01 +0000Passion for SportThis week we have a chat with Kenyan journalist and Shujaa specialist, Eric Njiru! He gives his thoughts on where Kenyan Rugby needs to improve and what needs to happen for the new sevens season!1333kenya,kru,rugby,rugbysevens,shujaa,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e20-courtnall-skosan-leave-a-legacy-always-look-up--18383598https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18383598Wed, 26 Jun 2019 08:10:57 +0000Passion for SportThis week we bring Springbok and Lions wing, Courtnall Skosan! We find out if he's thinking about the upcoming World Cup, and he tell us about the legacy that he wants to pass on, once he's left Rugby!1766faith,jesuschrist,lionsrugby,rugby,southafrica,springboks,superugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e19-andrew-amonde-cyprian-kuto-what-now-for-kenya--18304942https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18304942Tue, 18 Jun 2019 07:55:42 +0000Passion for SportThis week we bring you a Kenyan double-header with 7s stars Andrew Amonde & Cyprian Kuto! We find out what they think needs to be done to get Kenya Rugby back to the top, plus we look back on some of their fondest playing highlights!980africa,andrewamonde,kenya,rugby,rugbysevens,shujaa,worldseriesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e18-willie-britz-the-world-cup-plan-to-play-for-japan--18235734https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18235734Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:18:55 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with South African flanker Willie Britz! We find out how he's enjoying life in Japan, why he's trying to qualify in time for the RWC, and what hosting means to the people there!1748faith,japan,jesus,rugby,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,springboks,sunwolves,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e17-bryan-habana-handling-retirement-springboks-at-the-world-cup--18166879https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18166879Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:13:27 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with South African legend Bryan Habana! The former World Cup winner talks us through the tricky transition into 'retirement' and we look ahead to the Springboks bid for victory in Japan!1120africa,bryanhabana,retirement,rugby,southafrica,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e16-jeffrey-oluoch-leading-shujaa-having-to-step-up--18100223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18100223Tue, 28 May 2019 10:14:05 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with Kenya 7s Vice Captain Jeffrey Oluoch! We caught up with him at Twickenham stadium, during last weekend's HSBC 7s series meet, to chat all things Kenya Rugby and talk openly about all of the issues facing him and his team!873africa,kenya,oluoch,rugby,rugby7s,shujaafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e15-lionel-mapoe-life-at-the-lions-100-games-later--18100219https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18100219Tue, 28 May 2019 10:12:34 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with Lions centre Lionel Mapoe! We look back on a great Super Rugby career to date, after recently making his 100th appearance for the Lions! Plus we talk match day routines and how he's becoming a 'senior' player!2143faith,lions,rugby,southafrica,springboks,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e14-hilton-mudariki-jersey-reds-repping-zimbabwe-with-the-bro--18100216https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18100216Tue, 28 May 2019 10:11:25 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with one of Zimbabwe's key players, scrum half Hilton Mudariki! He tells us why he moved to the Channel Islands to play professionally and what it means to play for his country alongside his brother Farai!1667africa,cheetahs,mudariki,rugby,sables,zimbabwefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e13-alyssa-conley-from-olympic-sprinter-to-springbok-7s-hopeful--17856423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17856423Tue, 07 May 2019 08:02:26 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with an Olympic sprinter who is trading the track for the Rugby field! South African athlete Alyssa Conley tells us why she's taking up Rugby having never played it before, plus whether she's got what it takes to represent the...1693athlete,athletics,faith,jesuschrist,olympian,olympics,podcast,rio2016,rugby,southafrica,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e12-tim-agaba-bronze-isn-t-enough-the-springbok-dream--17789787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17789787Tue, 30 Apr 2019 08:00:57 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with Bulls flanker and former Springbok 7s star, Tim Agaba! With an Olympic bronze medal in the bag, he now tells us what unfinished business still remains, why Super Rugby is the best league in his eyes, plus we discuss the art...2101blitzboks,bulls,faith,injury,jesuschrist,mentalstrength,rugby,rugbysevens,rugbyunion,springboks,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e11-collins-injera-the-making-of-a-legend-what-happens-now--17719955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17719955Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:57:27 +0000Passion for SportThis week we catch up with Kenyan Rugby legend, Collins Injera! The man who has over 200 tries in the 7s World Series and has been at the forefront of Shujaa's recent success. He tell us about the highlights of his career, how his faith has got him...2531collinsinjera,commonwealthgames,hsbc7s,kenya,kenyarugby,kru,olympian,podcast,rugby,rugby7s,rugbyafrique,shujaa,worldrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e10-azeez-ladipo-what-does-the-future-hold-for-nigeria-rugby--17654180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17654180Tue, 16 Apr 2019 07:59:01 +0000Passion for SportThis week we caught up with the face of Nigerian Rugby, the Black Stallions Captain Azeez Ladipo! We talk through how he found Rugby over Football, the challenges that face Nigerian Rugby moving forward, plus we discuss the large amount of potential...1784african,africanrugby,diaspora,goldcup,nigeria,nigeriarugby,rugby,rwc19,silvercup,sport,worldrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e9-jaco-kriel-leaving-super-rugby-finding-his-why--17578765https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17578765Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:21:37 +0000Passion for SportThis week we took the podcast on the road and had a sit down with Gloucester & Springboks flanker Jaco Kriel! We talk about all things Gloucester Rugby, why he thinks there will be an influx of South Africans moving to Europe after the RWC, plus we...1270faith,flanker,gloucesterugby,jacokriel,jesuschrist,lionsrugby,rugby,rwc19,sport,springboks,superrugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e8-former-springbok-pierre-spies-talks-life-after-rugby--17507909https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17507909Tue, 02 Apr 2019 08:02:23 +0000Passion for SportOn our latest podcast we catch up with former Bulls & Springbok number 8, Pierre Spies as we look back on a fine career, and also find out what he's doing now that he's hung up his boots. He fields your questions and also plays our 'quickfire' game!1733athlete,bullsrugby,faith,number8,pierrespies,retirement,rugby,rugbyworldcup,southafrica,sport,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e7-serge-betsen-france-rwc-concerns-academy-work-in-cameroon--17441151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17441151Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:36:54 +0000Passion for SportFormer France legendary flanker, Serge Betsen joins us on this week's podcast! We discuss why he set up his own academy in Cameroon, plus we look back at some of his finest moments in the French shirt and ask how he sees France performing at the Rugby...1794africa,africanrugby,cameroon,francerugby,podcast,rugby,rugbyworldcup,sergebetsen,sixnations,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e6-damian-stevens-namibia-at-the-rwc-meeting-dan-carter--17369532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17369532Tue, 19 Mar 2019 10:10:50 +0000Passion for SportNamibia scrum half Damian Stevens joins us on this week's podcast! We discuss his thoughts about representing the country at the Rugby World Cup in September, what we can expect from Namibia on the pitch, plus, we find out what happened when he met...1600africa,africanrugby,faith,japan,jesuschrist,namibia,rugby,rugbyplayer,rugbyworldcup,rwc,rwc19,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e5-willy-ambaka-messi-or-ronaldo-and-putting-kenya-rugby-on-the-map--17298075https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17298075Tue, 12 Mar 2019 12:47:36 +0000Passion for SportKenya Rugby star Willy Ambaka features on this week's podcast! We find out what's been going on with the Shujaa 7s' senior players, what happened when Willy went for football trials as a kid and he argues who is the better player out of Messi and Ronaldo!2333africanrugby,ambaka,athlete,kenyarugby,kru,podcast,rugby,rugby7s,rugbyunion,shujaa,sportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e4-tom-chaloba-former-zambia-captain-die-hard-rugby-founder--17227379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17227379Tue, 05 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's podcast we are joined by former Zambia Rugby Captain, Tom Chaloba. Now working with the Zambia Rugby Union, he talks to us about his playing days, why he set up the Die Hard Rugby Foundation and also gives his thoughts on whether Zambia...1903africanrugby,chaloba,diehardrugby,podcast,rugby,sport,zambia,zambian,zambiarugbyunionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e3-blitzbok-shakes-soyizwapi-rwc-predictions-staying-home-at-the-weekends--17156724https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17156724Tue, 26 Feb 2019 09:10:32 +0000Passion for SportThis time around on the Podcast, South African winger, Shakes Soyizwapi joins us. He gives us the inside track on the HSBC Sevens Series, why he’d rather read books at home when the weekend hits, and his Rugby World Cup predictions!2277africanrugby,blitzboks,podcast,rugby,rugbysevens,rwc2019,shakessoyizwapi,springboksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e2-zimbabwe-s-ngoni-chibuwe-from-off-spinner-to-hard-hitter--17082295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17082295Tue, 19 Feb 2019 08:48:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this week's Podcast, Zimbabwe Sables centre, Ngoni Chibuwe joins us. We talk about the current state of Rugby in Zimbabwe, with some players having to choose between club and country, plus what might have been if he'd stuck to his cricket playing days!2742africa,africanrugby,cheetahs,cricket,cricketworldcup,ngonichibuwe,sables,sport,zimbabwe,zimbabwerugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e1-uganda-s-philip-wokorach-world-cup-dreams-injury-comebacks--17019543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17019543Tue, 12 Feb 2019 09:27:41 +0000Passion for SportOn this first Podcast of the All Africa series, Uganda winger Philip Wokorach joins us. The poster boy of Ugandan Rugby tells us about how 2019 is THE year to make a statement and how his faith helped him recover from two broken legs!964africa,africanrugby,allafricaseries,podcast,uganda,ugandan,ugandarugby,wokorachfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/10-end-of-year-special-with-usa-7s-winger-naya-tapper-1-nfl-dream-2-world-cups--16590244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16590244Sat, 29 Dec 2018 22:00:20 +0000Passion for SportAs the year of 2018 and Series 1 comes to a close, we bring you a feature with USA Women's winger, Naya Tapper! She has played in two World Cups this year alone and has big plans to leave her mark on the sport! Tune in as we sign off with Series 1.1077nayatapper,rugby,sport,teamusa,usa7s,usarugby,usasevens,womensrugby,worldcup,worldcup7sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-tonga-captain-siale-piutau-talks-pacific-rivalries-and-rwc-19-plus-nasi-manu-on-his-need-for-reggae--16431422https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16431422Mon, 10 Dec 2018 15:31:38 +0000Passion for SportThis time out we welcome two Tongans on the Pod, in the form of Bristol Bears and Tonga centre, Siale Piutau and Benetton flanker Nasi Manu! Piutau talks about playing in the Prem with his brother Charles, while Manu tells us why Reggae music helps...1123bristolbears,fiji,highlanders,islanders,japan2019,nasimanu,premiership,reggae,rugby,rugbyworldcup,rwc19,samoa,sialepiutau,superrugby,tongafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-manasa-mataele-talks-crusaders-winning-recipe-plus-siale-piutau-on-his-love-for-tonga--16312545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16312545Mon, 26 Nov 2018 14:16:16 +0000Passion for SportOn this Pod we're all about the Islanders! Crusaders' wing Manasa Mataele talks to us about making Super Rugby look easy and his longing for an All Blacks cap, plus Tongan Captain, Siale Piutau plays our 'This or That' game, live from the Bristol...1340allblacks,bristolbears,fiji,guests,podcast,premiership,rugby,sport,superrugby,tongafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-ellia-green-on-the-perks-of-being-an-olympian-plus-naya-tapper-talks-lottery-spending--16206522
*Podcast Soundtrack credit: Kevin MacLeod]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16206522Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:33:44 +0000Passion for SportThis time we hear from two stars of the Women's 7s game, Australia's Ellia Green talks about her growing stature in the sport and what's it like to win an Olympic Gold, plus USA winger Naya Tapper plays ‘Life Swap’. *Podcast Soundtrack credit: Kevin...
*Podcast Soundtrack credit: Kevin MacLeod]]>1151australia,elliagreen,nayatapper,rugby,rugby7s,rugbyworldcup,sport,usa,women'srugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-zach-mercer-talks-bath-england-hopes-plus-ellia-green-on-her-love-for-amy-winehouse--16091307https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16091307Tue, 30 Oct 2018 13:29:32 +0000Passion for SportWe hear from Bath's young sensation, Zach Mercer on his recent training camp with England and how he plans to impress Eddie Jones. Plus we play ‘Life Swap’ with Rugby 7s star Ellia Green!1254australia,bathrugby,elliagreen,englandrugby,japan2019,podcast,premiership,rugby,rugby7s,worldcup,zachmercerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-francois-venter-talks-springboks-ambition-the-world-cup-plus-bath-s-zach-mercer-on-roast-dinners--15974811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15974811Tue, 16 Oct 2018 12:06:33 +0000Passion for SportWe hear from South African centre, Francois Venter on his recent move to Worcester in the Premiership, and how he intends to break back into the Springboks line up. Plus we play 'Underrated Overrated' with Bath flanker Zach Mercer!1202bathrugby,englandrugby,francoisventer,podcast,premiership,rugby,rugbyworldcup,sport,springboks,worcesterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-carlin-isles-talks-tokyo-2020-and-rugby-7-s-plus-worcester-s-francois-venter-on-call-of-duty--15859118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15859118Tue, 02 Oct 2018 10:16:08 +0000Passion for SportWe hear from USA speed sensation, Carlin Isles who tells us why Rugby 7s is the best format and how he's going to compete on two fronts at the Olympics. Plus we play 'Love or Loathe' with Springbok and Worcester centre, Francois Venter.1509carlinisles,francoisventer,olympics,podcast,premiership,premrugby,rugby,rugby7s,sport,springboks,tokyo2020,usa,usarugby,worcester,worldcupfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-will-skelton-talks-saracens-and-nfl-boots-plus-usa-s-carlin-isles-on-nando-s--15744211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15744211Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:55:55 +0000Passion for SportOn this Pod we feature Saracens and Wallabies lock Will Skelton, who tells us why he joined the Premiership giants Saracens and where he's at with the Rugby World Cup next year. Plus we play the 'This or That' game with the fastest man in world rugby,...1439australia,carlinisles,faith,japan2019,podcast,premiership,rugby,rugby7s,rugbyworldcup,superrugby,usa,usarugby,wallabies,willskeltonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-joe-tomane-talks-leinster-rugby-and-tattoos-plus-wales-jasmine-joyce-on-her-dream-job--15636798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15636798Tue, 04 Sep 2018 08:39:17 +0000Passion for SportOn this latest Pod we feature Leinster winger Joe Tomane, as he tells us about his stance with the Wallabies, living in Ireland and the importance of his faith. Plus we expose Wales' speedster Jasmine Joyce with the 'Quickfire' round to find out her...1295brumbies,dublin,faith,ireland,leinster,montpellier,podcast,pro14,rugby,rugby7s,sixnations,sport,teamgb,tomane,walesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-bryan-habana-talks-retirement-and-captain-kolisi-plus-leinster-s-tomane-on-justin-bieber--15535554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15535554Tue, 21 Aug 2018 08:01:15 +0000Passion for SportOn this first Pod we chat to Springbok legend Bryan Habana about his retirement plans, his faith and we look back on some of his best moments. Plus we play the 'Love or Loathe' game with Leinster winger Joe Tomane and find out about his love for...1218athlete,australia,faith,guest,habana,ireland,jesuschrist,leinster,podcast,premiership,rugby,rugbyunion,sport,springboks,tomane,wallabiesfalsefull