Best The Good The Bad And The Rugby Podcasts (2024)

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The inspirational Ethienne Reynecke joins us ahead of South Africa v New Zealand! 44:26

3h ago44:26

44:26

Pro rugby star, stroke survivor, South African MMA champion (in that order!) - in this episode of GBRSA the boys are joined by Ethienne Reynecke, one of the toughest of all time. Ettas chats about life after his stroke, learning to walk and talk again, and stepping in the ring with UFC Middleweight champion, Dricus du Plessis. The boys look forward…

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Leon Macdonald’s Shock Exit from the All Blacks, Why the Wallabies are Struggling & More! 1:04:57

11h ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Is Leon Macdonald’s Departure Going to Help the All Blacks? Why the Wallabies are Struggling & More! Reacting to Leon Macdonald’s Shock Departure from the All Blacks + Previewing this Weekend’s Matches Reacting to Leon Macdonald’s Shock Exit from the All Blacks, Why the Wallabies are Struggling & More!…

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Ep 3030: O'Donovan's World, Jakob's World Record, Mondo's Monde, Bahrain Bans, Rhasidat's Endurance - 26/08/24 46:00

1h ago46:00

46:00

Paul O'Donovan won yet another rowing world title this weekend, while Jakob Ingebrigtsen shattered one of the longest-standing track world records - but the man who stole the world's attention, and money, was pole vaulting charisma machine Mondo Duplantis. We chat to David Gillick and Gavin Cooney about Rhasidat's latest 4th place finish, her road …

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Ep 3029: Eoin's Take-Away's, Pup Hürzeler, Everton's Sealed Train, Norwegian Quandary, Kenbworth - 26/08/24 1:15:48

12m ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Lars Sivertsen and Rich Jolly join us to talk through the weekend's football. What is happening at Everton, where we see Dyche, but not Dycheball? What kind of impression has Fabien Hürzeler already made after a couple of games in the Premier League? How are Norway managing not to qualify for international tournaments these days? And is it really t…

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Richard Selby MBE Chair of IOD in Wales - From Business to Giving Back to the Princes Trust 55:39

3h ago55:39

55:39

Jeannette talks to Richard Selby, the MD and co-founder of Pro Steel Engineering, as well as the chair of the Institute of Directors in Wales and the Prince's Trust Development Committee. Richard shares insights into his diverse career and the challenges of balancing multiple roles. He discusses the importance of networking, resilience in business,…

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Elrigh Louw Springbok Back-Row! 53:59

6d ago53:59

53:59

In this week’s show the boys are joined by Springbok back rower Elrigh Louw. Louw talks about his all-time Bok back row, the vibe in the current Bok squad, and working with two World Cup winning coaches in Jake White and Rassie Erasmus. Bobo and Schalla give the youngster a few tips on dealing with a Bok career and the importance of keeping your he…

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Chelsea's Cash Elevator, Maresca's Man Management, MDMA On Immigration And Misinformation, Facing Novak - 23/08/24 56:18

1h ago56:18

56:18

Welcome to your weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we have Ken on the Chelsea cash elevator, Maresca's man management and football's great gamble. Plus there's Conor Niland in studio on Novak's secret sauce and Michael Darragh Macauley on his passion for his new role as CEO of Sanctuary Runners, a group that uses running …

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Winning Tactics For Stakeholder Engagement 19:48

8h ago19:48

19:48

Jeannette talks about the importance of understanding and leveraging one's sphere of influence to effectively engage with key stakeholders. She introduces a simple model consisting of four quadrants to categorise different stakeholder groups based on their level of interest and influence KEY TAKEAWAYS Categorise stakeholders into four quadrants bas…

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Play Through 008: Living up to the pre-tournament hype - reviewing the 2024 TWC Men’s Open grade 28:37

20m ago28:37

28:37

In the final episode of our TWC 2024 coverage, we go over the Men's Open grade. We discuss how close the grade really was, whether or not it met pre-tournament expectations, and THAT performance by NZ's Ifor Jones in the gold medal match. Appreciate you all for tuning in to our World Cup content and coverage, hope you all enjoyed it! Subscribe to 7…

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Christian Cullen shares WILD stories from his record-breaking All Blacks career! 1:05:54

4h ago1:05:54

1:05:54

One of the greatest players of all time, Christian Cullen, joins the GBRANZ team in studio this week! Fresh from a round of golf with Marshy, Cullen talks us through some of the biggest moments of his career, including: His miraculous introduction to the world at the Hong Kong sevens. Playing alongside Jonah Lomu. Scoring a hat trick in his first t…

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Ep 3024: The Bohs Of Tralee, Australians Are Good At Sport; Bad At Culture Wars, Ken Breaking Bad, Stadium Winning Streaks - 19/08/24 36:29

3h ago36:29

36:29

Branno went to Kerry this weekend to see the kingdom get taught a football lesson, but instead got an education in floats, parades, Roses and mass. Branno is now back in Dublin having seen some of the TEN DAYS of the Rose of Tralee festival. Today’s show tries to answer important questions such as: what would Ken’s B-boy name be? Why are Australian…

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Ep 3023: Half Slot, Half Klopp, Chelsea Offences Against Football Act, Kieran McKenna Era, Guardiola-lit 1:09:37

31m ago1:09:37

1:09:37

John Brewin and Dion Fanning join us to talk about the opening weekend of the Premier League season. John was at Portman Road to see the debuts of Kieran McKenna and Arne Slot and reports on the respective animal magnetisms of the two up-and-coming coaches. We also talk about Chelsea and their offences against football. Elsewhere, the latest instal…

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Professor Anthony Khawaja Moorfields Eye Surgeon - On a Mission to Reduce and Cure Blindness 55:38

6d ago55:38

55:38

Jeannette is joined by Professor Anthony Khawaja, a top eye specialist at Moorfields, focusing on the topic of glaucoma. Professor Kawaja shares his journey to becoming a leading expert in the field of ophthalmology, highlighting the importance of early detection and treatment of glaucoma. He discusses the impact of genetics, lifestyle choices, and…

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Are You Overworking Your Teams? 4 Day vs 6 Day Working Week 15:27

24m ago15:27

15:27

Jeannette talks about the debate surrounding the optimal working week schedule, comparing the recent introduction of a six-day working week in Greece to the trend of trialling four-day working weeks in various countries. Jeannette explores the reasons behind Greece's decision to implement a six-day working week, citing economic challenges and ambit…

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South Africa Team Reaction & Who is the Best Front Row in Bok History? 50:05

36m ago50:05

50:05

In this episode, the boys dive deep into the opening round of the Rugby Championship, dissecting the Springboks' brilliant performance. The state of rugby in Australia also comes under the spotlight after their reality check in Brisbane. But it’s not all match reviews – the real fun begins as the guys start picking their all-time greatest Bok squad…

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Premier League Predictions, Man Utd's Nostalgia Money, Becker's Olympics, Steph's Status 41:09

5d ago41:09

41:09

Welcome to your weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we have a Premier League preview show, Man Utd's nostalgia money, anatomy of a 4 x 400m Olympic final, and Steph Curry's GOAT status. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, no hidden fees and no ads. Go to secondcaptains.com/join for details. Hosted on…

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World Cup Winning All Blacks Fullback Israel Dagg 1:14:44

6d ago1:14:44

1:14:44

All Blacks legend Israel Dagg joins the GBRANZ team in studio this week! The Rugby World Cup winner candidly opens up on some of the key moments that contributed to his successful career, including: His epic first test try for the All Blacks. Getting told off by Sir Steve Hansen after scoring the match-winner in South Africa. Almost going down the …

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Play Through 007: The ever-growing Women's division headed by soaring Emus - reviewing the 2024 TWC Women's Open grade 20:12

3d ago20:12

20:12

We cover TWC 2024's Women's Open grade where the soaring Emus flew high, the Tough Touch Blacks were valiant in defeat, the host nation picked up yet another bronze medal and the growth of Women's Touch reflects a wider trend in the world of Women's sports. Subscribe to 7th Touch social channels for all your Touch Footy content: Instagram: https://…

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Ep 3018: The Great Olympics, From Doubters To Believers, Sports Tapas, New Generation With New Expectations - 12/08/24 58:06

8d ago58:06

58:06

Ken came into this Olympics a doubter and left it a believer. Was this the greatest ever Games? We chat to Cathal Dennehy and Gavin Cooney about the event, the Irish mentality, the 4th-place-a-thon, the drugs question, and how the future looks for us as an Olympic nation. Plus there's woozy Wiffen, sports tapas, pickleball rules and as ever Satan h…

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Ep 3017: Big Jim's Big Fish, Ridicule Machine For Losers, Data Ball - 12/08/24 1:07:06

15d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

Today we grieve for the Paris Olympics, now already receding into history, but who could fail to be re-energised by the prospect of the PSR League starting up again in four days time? Arne Slot succeeding Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool is one of the buzziest storylines ahead of the new season, so it's a good time for the club's former head of research I…

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Alan Curtis MBE, Football Legend - His Journey from the Valleys of South Wales to the Premiership & Windsor Castle 1:14:10

1d ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Jeannette is joined by the legend himself, Alan Curtis MBE, former Wales international football player, and current honorary club president of Swansea, to discuss insights into receiving an MBE, his early days in football, experiences at various clubs like Swansea, Leeds, Southampton, and Cardiff, and the changes in football over the years. Alan al…

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Quiet Vacationing - Good or Bad? 12:27

5d ago12:27

12:27

Jeannette talks about the concept of "quiet vacationing," a trend that has emerged as a subtle way for individuals to take time off without formally booking annual leave. She explores the pros and cons of quiet vacationing, discussing how it can be a beneficial approach to recharge and maintain work-life balance, but also highlighting the potential…

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Introducing GBR South Africa! 50:20

8d ago50:20

50:20

Get ready to experience The Good, The Bad & The Rugby – South African style! Join Schalk Brits, Gcobani Bobo, and Renier von Zeuner as they dive deep into the heart of South African rugby. From the tactical genius of Rassie Erasmus to the inspiring leadership of Siya Kolisi, this podcast offers unparalleled access to the stories and personalities t…

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Kellie Backs It Up, Rhasidat's Rivals, Ken's Olympics 37:30

5d ago37:30

37:30

Welcome to your weekly taster of the Second Captains World Service. This week we celebrated Kellie Harrington's back-to-back Olympic gold medals, look ahead to Rhasidat Adeleke potentially following her onto the podium and see what Ken has to say about his trip to Paris as a paying punter. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, …

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All Blacks Fly-Half Richie Mo'unga! 49:21

22d ago49:21

49:21

The GBRANZ team is thrilled to welcome their first guest to the studio, All Blacks fly-half Richie Mo'unga! In this exclusive episode, the mercurial number 10 sits down with us to share his insights and experiences, covering a wide range of topics: His ambitions with the All Blacks. The special bond with Head Coach Razor Robertson. Life and rugby i…

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Introducing GBRANZ 16:35

6d ago16:35

16:35

All Blacks legend Justin Marshall, World Cup-winning Wallaby Jeremy Paul, and kiwi podcaster Andy Rowe team up for GBRANZ: Bringing you the latest rugby news, stories, and much more from Down Under. The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, the biggest podcast in the world, just got bigger.By Folding Pocket

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Play Through 006: Surprise packages & the unpredictable path to the final - reviewing the 2024 TWC Mixed Open grade 32:25

8d ago32:25

32:25

While most of the world is in Olympics mode, we're still dealing with the fallout from the 2024 Touch World Cup. We go over the Mixed Open grade where the final may have been predictable, but the path to get there was anything but - full of surprise packages, highly competitive matches and a first ever Open grade TWC medal for the host nation. Subs…

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Ep 3012: Rhys' Golden Charm, Kellie's Masterclass, Wiffen's Bronze, Relaxed Rhasidat, 100m Margins - 05/08/24 1:07:19

8d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Total medals for Ireland at the Olympic Games between 1960 and 1992 - 6. Total medals for Ireland during Week 1 of the Paris Olympic Games - 7. Michael Foley of the Sunday Times and Sinead O’Carroll of The Journal were in Paris for Rhys’ gold, Kellie’s master-class and Wiffen’s third-place-that-felt-like-a-disappointment-but-is-in-fact-historic. We…

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From Humble Beginnings and A Journey to £100M with James Sinclair 50:07

22d ago50:07

50:07

Jeannette is joined by James Sinclair, the founder and CEO of the Partyman Group, who shares his entrepreneurial journey and business strategies. James discusses his early start in the entertainment business at the age of 16 and the influence of his upbringing on his entrepreneurial spirit. He delves into the importance of building a strong team, t…

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Rhys McClenaghan Rewind - 04/08/24 28:52

9d ago28:52

28:52

He's an Olympic champ now, but back in 2022 we had Rhys McCleneghan in studio, fresh from a world championship win, but still navigating his way around a few obstacles and setbacks. He was engaging and intelligent and it was such an enjoyable chat and so full of insights into what has since made him into a dominant force, we thought we would post i…

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Quiet Quitting And What To Do About It 16:58

12d ago16:58

16:58

Jeannette discusses the concept of "quiet quitting," where employees disengage and perform only the minimum requirements for their job. She discusses the characteristics and causes of quiet quitting, citing statistics from a Gallup poll on employee engagement, and what we can do about it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Quiet quitting refers to employees who are onl…

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Wiffen Walks The Walk, Olympic Fever, Biles Greatness, Lonely At the Top 32:04

12d ago32:04

32:04

It's wall-to-wall Olympics on the World Service this week. Mona McSharry managed Ireland's first medal of the 2024 games, Daniel Wiffen backed up his supreme confidence with a Gold medal performance and Simone Biles cemented herself in Olympic history. Meanwhile, Andy Lee joined us in studio to chat about his time at the Athens Olympics in 2004, a …

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Play Through 005: The Good, The Bad and The Masters - reviewing the 2024 Touch World Cup 35:46

14d ago35:46

35:46

We are one week removed from the 2024 Touch World Cup, where 39 nations converged to help create the biggest World Cup ever, England stepped up at their home tournament, and Australia once again reigned supreme. We get our initial thoughts, feelings and reactions to the biggest event on the Touch Football calendar. Subscribe to 7th Touch social cha…

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Ep 3007: Wiffen Makes Waves, Kellie No Doubt, Celine Dion Is Class - 29/07/24 30:23

15d ago30:23

30:23

Back in March Ken and Eoin sat down with Daniel Wiffen. He promised a summer of gold. This morning he set the fastest time in the swimming heats, 7:41.53 seconds, the fastest of those making it through to the medal race. He is living up to his big, big talk. We speak to Gavin Cooney, who was poolside in Paris. While our island nation may not always…

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Ep 3006: Sam Goes North, Dejected Murphys, Banquet Of Sorrow - 29/07/24 53:11

15d ago53:11

53:11

Last week we saddled up and rode north to Crossmaglen. Ciarán Murphy was confident riding into the old Armagh market town, he was a little less confident leaving. Yesterday Armagh won their first All-Ireland since 2002. Kieran McGeeney, their Captain then their manager now. We chat to Michael Murphy and Paul Flynn on a tense final that had a thrill…

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Jonathan Davies OBE - Rugby Legend & TV Personality! 1:24:42

16d ago1:24:42

1:24:42

Jeannette is joined by the marvelous Jonathan Davies OBE, the legendary rugby player, to discuss his upbringing, career, and leadership experiences. Jonathan reflects on his humble beginnings in a small Welsh village, the challenges he faced, and the importance of mentors in his life. He shares insights on leadership, teamwork, and motivation, draw…

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S4: Johnny Fisher - Boxing's Next "World-Class Prospect" | The Lock-In 37:55

20d ago37:55

37:55

Tune into "The Lock-In" with James Haskell as he chats with heavyweight boxer Johnny Fisher, the man Eddie Hearn calls Fisher a "world-class prospect". The history graduate played a bit of rugby at Exeter University but admits he'd rather trade punches than be hoisted in a rugby line-out. Get the scoop on his training, nutrition, and of course fami…

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8 Ways to Build a Culture of Collaboration 12:23

1M ago12:23

12:23

Jeannette discusses the importance of creating a culture of collaboration within large organisations, outlining eight key ways to build a collaborative culture, ranging from executive support and creating the right environment, to modelling collaborative behaviour and fostering a sense of community. KEY TAKEAWAYS Creating a culture of collaboration…

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Oisín's Trusty Boot, Ken Hurley, Trouble At Troon 44:28

20d ago44:28

44:28

Welcome to our World Service tasting platter. This week we travelled to Crossmaglen to chat to Oisín McConville and weigh up the mood ahead of this weekend's All Ireland Football Final, Ken offered us up some strongly held views on the future of Hurling and Joe Callaghan gave us the run down of the Open Championship at Royal Troon. Join the party f…

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Ep 3001: God, Religion, Lohan, TK And An Epic All Ireland Final Win For Clare - 22/07/24 55:11

22d ago55:11

55:11

Tony Kelly climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand yesterday to raise his county’s fifth-ever Liam McCarthy Cup and in a haze of hurling and religious fervour, declared Brian Lohan ‘God’. A down-in-the-dumps Jamie Wall and an elated Podge Collins join us to today to pick over how Clare managed to pip Cork by the finest of margins, weigh up the extra t…

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Ep 3000: Live From Eamon's House - 22/07/24 50:10

22d ago50:10

50:10

For our 3000th episode we trekked up to the Temple of Dunphy. Eamon was one of the earliest guests on the pod and has made numerous - always memorable - appearances over the years. We chat to Eamon about the latest wild happenings in the US Election, the rise of nationalism, the new Ireland manager and his old job of stopping Robin Friday from spar…

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How To Reach Peak Performance with Nasar Ahmad 58:49

1M ago58:49

58:49

Jeannette joins Nasar Ahmad on his show Peak Performance Academy to share insights and tips on starting a podcast and building a successful business, as well as her business background and experience. Jeannette discusses her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of passion, consistency, and networking. She highlight…

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How To Have Difficult Conversations 19:04

1M ago19:04

19:04

Jeannette examines the challenging topic of having difficult conversations, addressing the common tendency to avoid or delay such conversations, and emphasising the importance of addressing issues constructively. She provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to approach and navigate difficult conversations effectively. KEY TAKEAWAYS It's…

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The England Job, Rory's Blocks, Frawley's Future 47:00

29d ago47:00

47:00

Welcome to our weekly best of the world service show. We discuss Southgate's departure, disharmony in the Bellingham/England camp, the contenders to take over, Rory's blocks, Heimer's arrival and Frawley's future. Join the party for a fiver a month – there’s no contracts, no hidden fees and no ads. Go to secondcaptains.com/join for details. Hosted …

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Ep 2995: Armagh Elation Once Again, Galway Guided By Johno, Alcaraz's World - 15/07/2024 1:06:38

1M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Kieran McGeeney joined the Armagh senior panel for pre-season training in 1989. Thirty-Five years ago. On Saturday in Croke Park he led his county to their fifth ever All-Ireland Final. There they will face Galway. Neither county were a red-hot favourite when the ball was thrown in on this Championship back in April, McGeeney dealing with internal …

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Ep 2994: Spain Show Europe How To Play (Again), England's Years Of Hurt: 58 - 14/07/2024 1:11:40

30d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

How should we play this game? We turn and ask Spain and once more they show and tell. Tonight they won their fourth European Championship, playing in a manner befitting of champions. To Iniesta, Xavi, Pique, Busquets, Alonso and Alba now add Rodri, Laporte, Cucurella, Yamal and Williams. By the time the World Cup comes around England will have been…

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Darrell Wade, Chairman Intrepid Travel - The Highs & Lows of Starting & Scaling Intrepid, The Failed Merger with TUI & How to Thrive Afterwards 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Jeannette talks to Darrell Wade, the chairman and founder of Intrepid Travel, about his journey in the travel industry. Darrell shares insights on the early years of Intrepid, the company's growth, values, and sustainability efforts. The episode delves into a significant merger with TUI, highlighting the cultural mismatch that led to the eventual s…

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S4: GBR Reacts: Ireland beat the Boks | England come close in NZ | Wales fall short to Wallabies 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

As Ireland beat World Champions South Africa, GBR reacts to the big games of the weekend with Mike Tindall, Shane Horgan & Jon "Fox" Davies. GBR Reacts is sponsored by Continental Tyres.By Folding Pocket

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Leading Across the Generations from Baby Boomers to Gen Z 18:48

2M ago18:48

18:48

Jeannette looks at the complexities of leading across multiple generations in the workplace, exploring the characteristics, values, and perspectives of five distinct generations: traditionalists, baby boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. KEY TAKEAWAYS Each generation, from traditionalists to Gen Z, has unique perspectives, values, and wor…

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Yamal Makes His Mark, England's Destiny, Cork Get Cooking, The Dentist's Chair 36:03

1M ago36:03

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We've had a mad busy week on the World Service between an All Ireland Hurling Championship for the ages, Lamine Yamal marking his spot on the world stage and England making a second consecutive Euros final. All that before you throw in the announcement of Heimir Hallgrímsson as the new Republic of Ireland Head Coach. Join the party for a fiver a mo…

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