The QLD Rugby Podcast

By Ben & Marty

For an A-grade rugby podcast that focuses on all things Queensland, listen to Ben & Marty and the QLD Rugby Podcast! The boys chat across all grades from grass roots and club level all the way up ... more

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The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.

The QLD Rugby Podcast episodes:

August 15, 2024 It’s QPR Finals time! (with Scott Gale)
The QPR finals have arrived and Ben & Marty look forward to the fixtures, plus they chat about the Wallabies result and what to expect from the men in gold this weekend. Marty also took time to chat with former Reds and Queensland Rugby legend Scott Gale about his time playing the club game and what he thinks of rugby in this country right now.
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August 07, 2024 No golden pass for referees! (with Jess Ling)
It’s the business end of QPR and the Wallabies are heading to Suncorp Stadium to play the Boks! Ben & Marty talk up both fixtures as well as having a chat with referee Jess Ling “before” she flys to work some matches in Japan. They learn about the life of officiating the women’s game as well as discovering exactly what whistle the pros use!
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48min
July 31, 2024 The key to high performance is repetitiveness. The key to high performance is repetitiveness (with Nico Andrade)
The newly appointed QRU Women’s High Performance Manager, Nico Andrade, dropped by the pod this week to chat with Ben & Marty about what to expect from the women’s game in the future and how he intends to improve player performance throughout Queensland. The boys also spoke about the results from last week, including the Reds exceptional performances over in Tonga!
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43min
July 24, 2024 Cricket gets you a day off school (with Jordan Luke)
This week Marty caught up with Jordan Luke from Norths Rugby Club, who suffered a severe injury during a game that’s left him paralysed in his right arm. He spoke about the huge support the rugby community has provided him, and gave us his thoughts on the current state of the Eagles, plus his journey from growing up in Perth to playing in Brissie instead. Ben and Marty also caught up on last week’s games, including the Reds amazing performance against the Welsh!

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47min
July 17, 2024 Inter-state club rugby is coming!... and there will be quiche! (with Lochie Lawrence)
The boys are back with an EXCLUSIVE scoop! Two Brisbane clubs will be joining some southern-state counterparts in a proposed pre-season competition. Ben & Marty had a nice long chat with Brothers General Manager, Lochie Lawrence, about all the details so far, plus they dived into what goes into running an historic club from behind-the-scenes. The Wallabies also got some praise for their series win against Wales and the guys looked ahead to their match up with Georgia, as well as the Reds turn against the Welsh.
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59min
June 26, 2024 Bigger than Beef Week! (with Rod Hohn)
The President of the Queensland Country Rugby Union, Rod Hohn, joined Ben & Marty this week as we gear up for a massive week of country rugby in Rockhampton. They got a history lesson in just how long the game has been played in rural Queensland, and how much they stuck it to the English back in the 80s. The boys also covered off the latest in local rugby news!
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42min
June 18, 2024 More games this year than last millennium (with Shirley Russell)
Beaming in from the 'Digital Clubhouse' this week, Ben & Marty spoke with with QRU Life Member and former Wallaroo Shirley Russell. She shared her story from the days when women's rugby was still ignored by many and how she helped lead it into the local, national and international spotlight! Ben & Marty also covered the big news from Rugbyland and looked ahead to the upcoming fixtures.
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48min
June 11, 2024 The Bledisloe Cup makes a good punch bowl (with Toutai Kefu)
Ben & Marty heard a great story of a Tongan family that found home and rugby in Brisbane, when they spoke with Souths, Reds, and Wallabies legend Toutai Kefu. They also touched on what it would mean for the nation to bring home the elusive Bledisloe this year, and the great launch pad that Queensland rugby is for future stars.
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45min
June 05, 2024 Glitter, Kiwis, and Golden Beaches (with Kim Bending)
The boys took a history lesson about Gold Coast rugby as they called up QRU Vice President and former Gold Coast Rugby Union President, Kim Bending. They uncovered the different lifestyle and challenges the GC game had to face during its growth through the 60s, 70s, and 80s, and how migrants from across-the-ditch played a part in building rugby's popularity in the region. Ben & Marty also covered off the latest rugby news and what to expect from this weekend's matches!
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42min
May 28, 2024 Dinner at the Nasser's - A 'Rucking' Good Time (with Brendan Nasser)
As the Reds regular season draws nearer to a close and the QPR results start to spread the field, Ben & Marty decide to chat with a dentist (who also happened to play flanker for Queensland and Australia in the 80s/90s). Brendan Nasser not only shared his insights into how the game has evolved over the decades, and what coaches can learn from history, he also spoke of what it means to be a father to Josh and Bella as they continue to make strides in their own respective rugby careers.
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FAQs about The QLD Rugby Podcast:

How many episodes does The QLD Rugby Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 26 episodes available.