RUGBY'S BREAKING POINT: The international game faces unprecedented challenges as world leaders like Gus Pichot and Riaan Oberholzer push for a unified global season amid shifting schedules and financial struggles. From the postponement of The Rugby Championship to high-stakes talks involving South Africa, New Zealand, and major domestic leagues, the future of rugby hangs in the balance.  

Join David Pembroke, along with rugby legends Eddie Jones, Ewen McKenzie, and George Gregan, as they unravel the strategic moves, player power dynamics, and the race to secure a sustainable path forward for the world's most beloved sport. 

• France's Nations Championship under review as teams scramble for international windows 
• The impact of balancing club commitments and national team duties 
• The move of the All Blacks' coaching position to a NZ insider 
• Angus Crichton’s bold switch from league to union ahead of 2027 World Cup 
• The future of rugby in the USA and the role of university sports 
• The strategic importance of games in Baltimore and the US in World Cup planning 

PLUS: the race for a vision-driven global rugby calendar, player influence on coaching decisions, and the evolving pathways connecting sevens, fifteens, and international growth. 

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