With Rugby bosses, coaches, refs and players coming together in London next week to discuss the big issues facing the sport, Conrad and Rachael chat with player reps about what issues need to be discussed and what challenges need to be addressed!

South Africa's Rugby World Cup winning assistant coach Felix Jones sits down with Conrad and Rachael to discuss laws of the game, the state of rugby in 2026 and much more! Check it out now and find out more about IRPA by visiting rugbyplayers.org

If you want the clearest, most honest take on professional rugby— join Conrad and Rachael and tackle the big issues facing the game!

It's almost the end of the year so Conrad and Rachael sit down to look back at 2025. Whether it's referees, laws of the game to standout players and the Try of the year - we got you covered! Make sure to subscribe to the Players Podcast to get EVERY episode from International Rugby Players Association!

Sevens coach Mike Friday joins Conrad and Rachael on the show to discuss Sevens, the challenges it faces...and possible solutions. Subscribe to make sure you get EVERY episode of the Players Podcasdt from International Rugby Players Association.

Former Northampton lock and current head of the Rugby Players Association in England, Christian Day, joins Conrad and Rachael to discuss player load, match and training limits as we ask - how much is too much? Subscribe to make sure you get EVERY episode of the Players Podcast from International Rugby Players Association!

After the announcement this week that the Nations Championship and Nations Cup will kick off in 2026, Conrad and Rachael examine the plans for the new global tournaments which kick off in 2026. Subscribe and check out International Rugby Players Association on Instagram and YouTube for more info!

In Episode 3 of the Players Podcast, Conrad and Rachael speak with World Rugby referee manager Brendon Pickerill, who discusses some of the issues facing international refs and what the governing body are doing to tackle issues around laws of the game. Make sure to subscribe to get the latest episodes as they drop and get more details on rugbyplayers.org!

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Players Podcast from International Rugby Players Association.

In this episode, we dive into two compelling stories: the impact and controversy of the 20-minute red card rule in modern rugby, and an in-depth look at the Women’s British & Irish Lions ahead of their landmark 2027 tour.

The new-look Players Podcast is back!

Check out the latest episode where Conrad Smith and Rachael Burford discuss R360, new rugby competitions and look back on the success of the Women's Rugby World Cup.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, a lot has been going on behind the scenes around a future Global Season for Rugby. Episode 19 of the Players Podcast talks to our very own International Rugby Players CEO, Omar Hassanein, who's been involved in the discussions with Rugby's power brokers since the Rugby came to a shuddering halt in March 2020.

This episode comes as Rugby marks it's 25th anniversary of professionalism and so we look back on what professionalism has brought us - good and bad - and what we can learn for the future. Have a listen and check out rugbyplayers.org for more!