{"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/68ccdc97203f72ea57c4322b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"World Cup semis + Pacific Nations Cup decider","description":"<p>The stage is set for another massive weekend in world rugby. In Bristol, England, New Zealand, Canada and France battle for a place in the Women’s Rugby World Cup Final — while Eddie Jones’ Japan take on Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup Final in Salt Lake City.</p><p><br></p><p>David Pembroke is joined by Eddie Jones and Ewen McKenzie for a deep dive into the tactics, pressures, and off-field distractions that shape finals rugby. From ticketing chaos to mental resilience, the team reveal what it really takes to win when there are no second chances.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Also in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>New Zealand v Canada — can the Black Ferns hold their nerve?</li><li>France v England — all the pressure on the Red Roses</li><li>Pacific Nations Cup — Japan’s young squad vs Fiji’s power game</li><li>The launch of the World XV Series for women’s rugby</li><li>World Rugby’s $250m North America investment — opportunity or risk?</li><li>Age vs pathways — when to bring through the next generation of Springboks</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>PLUS:</strong> why rugby must modernise its business model, grow fan engagement, and make the game more attractive for global audiences.</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><br></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><br></p><p>Thanks to&nbsp;Eleven labs&nbsp;for providing a grant to Rugby Unity so that we can use their world leading software.</p>","author_name":"contentRFC"}