Brett McKay outlines the evolution of 8/9 Rugby, and what’s in store for 2026. TLDR: the Great Rugby Chats resume this week!

The long list of guests will rotate through the co-host chair every week across two programs: the same 8/9 Rugby you know and love with guests from all around the rugby world, and the brand new AUS Rugby scene, focussing primarily on Australian rugby and Super Rugby Pacific

And do check out 8/9 Rugby on Substack! Great rugby writers and opinions you know well, and the exclusive new home of ‘The Wrap’, Geoff Parkes’ well read and highly regarded weekly column.

It’s all happening for 8/9 Rugby in 2026, and we hope you’re part of the discussion on video, on the pods, and now in written form, too.

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RECAP: revisit Harry’s 8/9 Combo December 2025 announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9LG1xmZlB4

Find us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts

Social media: search for ‘8/9 Rugby’ on Twitter, Bluesky, and we’re trying to do more on Instagram, too

And please do check out and subscribe to 8/9 Rugby on Substack: https://89rugby.substack.com/

Find Brett on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport

Music: "Up Above" by Letter Box (via YouTube Creator Studio)

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