{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67b5539aef66dc14d103716d/68c7714b8b1c6a482824f40b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pete Murray: Rugby, fate and music","description":"<p>What happens when opportunity calls — and you don’t answer?</p><p><br></p><p>In this special episode of Rugby Unity, host David Pembroke is joined by Pete Murray — one of Australia’s most beloved singer-songwriters — who opens up about his rugby roots and how an untimely injury led him towards a career in music. From schoolboy rugby alongside Tim Horan and Jason Little to a fateful moment with Bob Dwyer, Pete reveals the sliding doors moments that shaped both his sporting and musical journey.</p><p><br></p><p>Pete also shares his passion for today’s game, giving his take on the Wallabies’ resurgence, standout talents like Max Jorgensen and Corey Toole, and why music could play a bigger role in the rugby fan experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Also in this episode:</p><ul><li>Nudgee College and the brotherhood of schoolboy rugby</li><li>Athletics vs rugby — the battle of passions</li><li>The ACL injury that cut short a Sevens dream</li><li>How busking in Europe sparked a songwriting career</li><li>The Wallabies’ new power up front with Will Skelton</li><li>Building fan culture through music &amp; rugby</li></ul><p><br></p><p>PLUS: Why Pete believes fate — not just talent — shapes the biggest careers, on the field and on the stage.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more from Rugby Unity?</strong> Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights and full podcast access — all in one place: <a href=\"https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frugbyunitypod.substack.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Celiza.baker%40contentgroup.com.au%7C4bd741532ab149b3bd6308ddc0012719%7C48520755632e4d928082339e8cf786a0%7C0%7C0%7C638877833364828403%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=E1X%2BjrYZDA66EybvDKb6JdaZl0d8wLPCI4gYYnkJDuk%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Rugby Unity | Substack</a></p><p>One sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.</p><p>📧 Get in touch: <a href=\"mailto:info@rugbyunity.com.au\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@rugbyunity.com.au</a></p><p>Thanks to&nbsp;Elevenlabs&nbsp;for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.</p>","author_name":"contentRFC"}