Following the first tests of the summer tours the podcast comes to you from around the world! Will and Alex reflect on England's narrow defeat to the All Blacks and ask whether it was a missed opportunity or further signs of the side making progress? Alfie chats to Peter O'Reilly who is in South Africa for Ireland's tour against the Springboks and …

Andrew Bogut, Brad Newley and Jack Heverin take a close look at the Boomers’ performance against Serbia, as they prepare for Paris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Andrew Bogut, Brad Newley and Jack Heverin take a close look at the Boomers’ performance against the might of the US, as they prepare for Paris.Don’t miss the boys’ instant reaction to Jack McVeigh’s reported NBA offer, and we look forward to tomorrow’s game against Serbia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

It's the end of the season! Well, pretty much. Whilst Scotland and Wales still have matches to play, England and Ireland concluded their summer series against New Zealand and South Africa. Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher have one final dispatch from New Zealand as England lost narrowly to the All Blacks for the second week in a row. Was this another op…

Jack Heverin and Pete Hooley join the latest episode of The Marketplace to discuss the gaps that need to be filled as we approach the NBL25 season. They also provide a preview to NBA Summer League which stars tomorrow. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ \ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com…

Richie McCaw is one of the legends of the game. The double world cup winning former All Black captain did it all in an illustrious playing career. He sat down to chat with Will Kelleher and even went flying in a helicopter! They discuss life after rugby including commercial helicopter flying, extreme endurance racing and the pressure and privilege …

Australian coach Damian Cotter has seen a lot in his coaching career to date. From many years with Knox, the Sydney Kings, Australian teams and now an assistant coach of the Chicago Bulls, Cotter talks about the lessons learned throughout his different roles and how excited he is now to have another Aussie in Josh Giddey joining the Bulls. See omny…

Welcome to the Gold Standard. A show centered around the Australian Boomers as they make their run at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hosted by Jack Heverin, Andrew Bogut and Brad Newley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

It’s been a big week in New South Wales as the Sydney Kings bring back Jaylen Adams, while in Illawarra they have signed former 36er Trey Kell III to a deal. Jack Heverin and Derek Rucker have the latest on The Marketplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Ahead of England's first test against the All Blacks this weekend, Will Kelleher asks 'how do you win in New Zealand?'. England have only won a test on New Zealand soil twice in their history, the last time being 2003. He chats to Lawrence Dallalgio and Neil Back who both played (and were sin binned!) in that victory 21 years ago. They reminisce ab…

The July tours are here! Ahead of All Blacks versus England and Springboks against Ireland Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Peter O'Reilly look ahead to the test series. Will and Alex are on the ground in New Zealand and discuss the type of match we could see, what would be 'success' for England on the tour, and the AB's appearing nervo…

In a special NBL Now, Jack Heverin recaps the NBA Draft with Liam Santamaria including all the fall out for our Next Stars followed by a conversation with Olgun Uluc who has all the latest on who is heading to Summer League and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Ahead of England's two test series against the All Blacks, Will Kelleher chats to former New Zealand coaches Steve Hansen and Ian Foster. They discuss the honour and pressure of leading the All Blacks, as well as some of their great memories from World Cup wins to a dominant 2016. They also chat about the challenges facing rugby in New Zealand, loo…

Alfie Reynolds and Mark Palmer reflect on Glasgow's incredible victory in the URC final. Mark joins the pod from Loftus Versfeld in South Africa just hours after the full-time whistle, a match he says is the greatest victory for any Scottish side in the history of professional rugby! Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe were in Tokyo as England's summer tou…

Steve Borthwick has named his England squad to take on Japan in Tokyo this weekend so Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe - who are both in Japan - react to the team selection. They discuss Marcus Smith starting at fly-half, Chandler Cunningham-South's potential impact at blindside and the exciting opportunity for the team. They also question why Borthwick…

England face Japan in Tokyo this weekend so Alfie Reynolds speaks to Will Kelleher who is on the ground to bring us the latest from the England camp, they also discuss the match not being on television and why it is a reflection of the rugby media landscape. Mark Palmer looks back on the URC semi-finals including a huge win for Glasgow, the positiv…

Northampton Saints are the Premiership champions for the first time in 10 years! Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe are back at Twickenham to reflect on their victory over Bath and to react to Steve Borthwick's England squad for their summer tour to Japan and New Zealand. They ask whether, despite having a player sent off, the Premiership final was a mis…

Newest Sydney King Keli Leaupepe practically lives in the gym, so what better place to catch up with the 24 year-old about his journey to this point, his connection with the Goorjian family and what he’s going to bring to Sydney next season. Pete Hooley is live in the gym with Keli and the pair bounce around weights (one more than the other) as the…

Alfie Reynolds and Stuart Barnes look back on the Premiership semi-finals as Northampton Saints and Bath booked their spots at a sold out Twickenham. They discuss the vast improvements in both sides' forward packs and the contrasting celebrations at Franklins Gardens and The Rec, as well as looking ahead to the final. They also review the defeats f…

NBL NOW | Everything NBL Free Agency Pete Hooley & Adam Forde Reflections of NBL24 Sam Waardenburg Where is Taran Armstrong at? Import News - Rob Edwards and Tanner Groves locked away Recruiting Tactics What is left to fill in the Taipans roster? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Jack White joins Pete Hooley to discuss his rollercoaster NBA experiences in recent years, including a championship with the Denver Nuggets, as well as what it is like to be back in Australia preparing for the NBL, his next NBA opportunity and the Boomers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

ESPN's Olgun Uluc and NBL Champion Pete Hooley joined Jack Heverin to take a look at each club's depth chart ahead of NBL25. Want more NBL news and action ⤵️ Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Peter O'Reilly look back on the Champions Cup as Toulouse beat Leinster in a brilliant final at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. It's Leinster's third straight defeat in the final, so was this them choking or simply Toulouse being too good? They also discuss the conclusion of Gloucester's season as they lost to the S…

NBL NOW | Everything Free Agency Pete Hooley talks to Stu Lash - Brisbane Bullets Senior Basketball Advisor Reflections on NBL24 Rebuilding the Bullets culture The core of the Bullets local talent The evolution of Rocco Zikarsky Casey Prather & Deng Adel updates Keandre Cook- what can we expect? What are the final pieces of the puzzle? See omnystud…

NBL NOW | Everything NBL Popular NZ Coach Mody Maor departs the NZ Breakers Jack Heverin is joined by Derek Rucker and Olgun Uluc as the news breaks that Mody Maor has quit as head coach of the NZ Breakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

Premiership Rugby's Chief Growth Officer, Rob Calder, joins Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher to discuss the potential re-brand of the Gallagher Premiership. He worked for the ECB on the 'The Hundred' so chats about changing the league's name, neutral venue semi-finals and whether the final could be moved away from Twickenham? Plus, Sale …

NBL NOW | Everything Free Agency Pete Hooley & Danny Mills chat Perth and Free Agency Shout out to Corey 'Homicide' Williams Review of NBL24 Retaining the Perth Core Ben Henshall development Kristian Doolittle chat Next Star for NBL25 Alex Sarr and the NBA draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Ahead of the final weekend of the Premiership season Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher make the trip to Bear Country. They spend a day at Bristol Bears' high performance centre to get a behind the scenes look at the club, including chatting to director of rugby Pat Lam, COO Tom Tainton as well as James Dun, Joe Batley, Callum Sheedy and H…

After Gloucester lost 90-0 away to Northampton, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Alfie Reynolds question whether they disrespected the Premiership by fielding a weaker side? Before that they also discuss the race for the play-offs as we head into the final weekend and debate the good, bad and unintended consequences - especially around the scrum - of W…

ESPN's Olgun Uluc and NBL analyst Derek Rucker joined Jack Heverin to take a look at each club's depth chart ahead of NBL25. Want more NBL news and action Download the NBL app - https://nbl.com.au/app Read more - https://nbl.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By NBL Media

It wasn't to be for Northampton Saints or Harlequins as they both lost in the Champions Cup semi-finals. Leinster and Toulouse, two of Europe's most prestigious clubs will contest the final at the end of May. Alfie Reynolds, Will Kelleher, Stuart Barnes and Peter O'Reilly look back on the action. They discuss the two great occasions in Toulouse and…

NBL NOW | Everything Free Agency Pete Hooley & Mody Maor chat Free Agency Looking back on NBL24 Parker Jackson-Cartwright is back at NZB Why imports love the Breakers The Will McDowell-White saga Jonah Bolden is ready for NBL25 Next Star Mojave King is a blessing Will Derek Pardon ever return to NZ? Free Agency surprises See omnystudio.com/listener…

NBL NOW | Everything Free Agency Jack Heverin is joined by the 36ers GM of Basketball Operations, Matt Weston to talk all things free agency in the city of churches. What do Adelaide need in NBL25 The Will McDowell-White decision and where to now? Landing an import point guard Alex Starling signing Lat Mayen brings the mongrel Where does Nick Marsh…

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher review another weekend of domestic rugby as the Gallagher Premiership served up contrasting matches in Bath v Saracens and Harlequins v Northampton, both of which were fascinating! They chat about officiating controversy and the race for the play-offs, Rocky Clark joins the pod to look back on the conclus…