Every wondered what an elite athlete like Heath Tessmann does before a big game? Tune in to find out as we take a light hearted look at the week in rugby.

Rising star Jeremy Williams talks about life at the Western Force and settles the argument about whose fault it is when the lineout goes awry. (Without spoiling the surprise, let me just say Heath Tessmann disagrees.) Unfortunately Lachie Swinton's 7 week ban hadn't been announced when we recorded or we would have gone in much harder.

We catch up with Western Force star Martha Mataele to talk about her team's first win in SuperW since 2019 and we question some of the decisions rugby makes about scheduling. Thanks to Mitch for dragging himself out of his sick bed! #toughwinger

Former Wallaby Tim Horan dissects the first Wallabies squad and we raise the topic of the mid season draft. Is it the time? 

This week's guest, Wallaroo and Western Force Super W player Michaela Leonard, is so eloquent she makes us sound like English is our second language. Great to hear her enthusiasm for the game and the Force program. Plus we touch on the leaguie who's just signed with rugby. All technical glitches and internet drop outs thanks to my new upgraded iPrimus plan.

Really interesting chat with Super Rugby referee Graham Cooper, who talks about refereeing the breakdown, when a head clash warrants a card and what he looks for when awarding scrum penalties. A real good listen. Plus the mailbag and another shameless plug for our rugby world cup tour.

Great to catch up with Jeremy Thrush to talk Western Force and the local club comp in WA. In between, Mitch experiences a fire alarm, we talk about the new tackle rule and we dive into the mailbag.

Interestingly, the number of minutes this podcast goes for is less than the points differential between the Reds and the Force. It's been a tough week all round.
 

Great to catch up with Western Force centre Hamish Stewart to chat about the win over the Rebels and to preview this week's match against the Reds. Plus the mailbag and another blatant plug for the Rugby Wrap's Rugby World Cup Tour. (All the details at rugbyworldcuptour.com)

We catch up with new Western Force captain, Michael Wells, to chat about the season ahead, why he came to the Force and why the Chicago Bulls could be playing a role. Plus a monster mailbag. It's good to be back!