The QLD Rugby Podcast

A soggy return for QPR (with Simon Craig)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:29:10 GMT

After a wet weekend that was (yet one full of wins for Queensland Rugby), Marty recaps the matches, including Round 1 of the Hospital Cup! He also had time to catch up with Easts Tigers Head Coach and Reds Women’s Assistant Coach Simon Craig, to get his thoughts on what to expect from club rugby this season and who are the women to be keeping an eye on this year.

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100 Matches for the Reds Women! (with Ivania Wong)

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:47:43 GMT

Marty recaps the very successful round-that-was for Queensland Rugby, and looks ahead to this weekend’s games. Plus, he took the time to catch up with Reds superstar Ivania Wong, who can boast being on the field for a massive 40% of all Reds Women’s games ever! Not bad!

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Marty’s Free Lunch

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:01:05 GMT

Cyclone Alfred messed with the pod’s plans, but Marty does anything for a free lunch and still managed to get along to Brothers 120th Anniversary Luncheon and then to the Australian Club Rugby Championships the following day. He spoke to some incredible people in the world of rugby, including Dr Brett Robinson (Chair of World Rugby), former wallabies, and key figures in the Queensland Club scene.

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We’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacccckkkk!

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 11:03:05 GMT

Back for the first episode of 2025, Ben & Marty celebrate the Reds’ win in their opening match of the Super Rugby season, and recap the big stories from the past few months. What does the new broadcasting deal mean for Australian rugby? Should we be have more trade of players across the ditch? Is the new scrum-half rule a bit soft? All this (and more) is pondered during this week’s pod.

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The Reds Social Content Team needs a pay rise! (with Dallan Murphy)

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:17:19 GMT

With the Rugby Championship over, Ben & Marty have one final chat before hanging up the headphones and taking a break. They talked about the Wallabies performance, the Wallaroos great performance, and looked ahead to the Northern Tour in November. Marty also had a honest deep dive into the state of rugby in the country with former Reds player and current player agent, Dallan Murphy. Ben & Marty will be back to talk about the final test matches later in the year, but until then you can get in touch at qldrugbypod@gmail.com.

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Marty’s Old Man Analogy (with Dale Roberson)

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:18:27 GMT

Ben returns and the boys chat about just how close the Wallabies got to a win on the weekend, or were they a bit lucky? They preview Bledisloe Game 2 and the start of the WXV. Marty also had a chat with Dale Roberson, the Queensland Reds Academy Coach, to get his view on the current U16 and U19s competition and how important it is to have the right pathways for new talent.

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Make Super Rugby sexy (with Tim Horan)

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:56:08 GMT

Another special episode this week sees Marty sitting down to chat with Australian Rugby royalty, Tim Horan. Together they reviewed the QPR Final and made their predictions for next season, as well as talking about where the Super Rugby competition needs to head to keep viewership. Finally, Tim gave his insights into the potential Wallabies team that could be going up against the All Blacks this weekend.

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A special WhatsApp group for the ACL Girls (with Kaitlin Shave)

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:00:02 GMT

A special ‘interview only’ episode this week, with Marty sitting down with Kaitlin Shave, the athletics turned Rugby 7s superstar! Kaitlin opened up about her injury and her past, as she shared stories of her journey from starting out in rugby to playing the Olympic stage in Paris.

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The QPR Grand Final Breakfast Special

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 09:58:56 GMT

A very special episode this week as Ben & Marty recorded from the QPR Grand Final Breakfast at the Jubilee Hotel. Not only was there delicious bacon and eggs, but people from all over the Queensland rugby community and the boys had the chance to chat with plenty of them. From coaches, to players, to award winners, there was plenty of banter ahead of the season coming to a climax this weekend.

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Hot chips get me to the rugby! (with Ben McCormack)

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:14:44 GMT

Ben & Marty are getting excited for the QPR Finals weekend as they talk about the first round of semis and look ahead to those teams still left in the mix. For some expert insights they spoke with Brothers First Grade Coach, Ben McCormack, and heard about what led him to be at the helm of a team heading into another Grand Final. And what did the boys make of the Wallabies performance over in Perth?

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It’s QPR Finals time! (with Scott Gale)

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:27:50 GMT

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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No golden pass for referees! (with Jess Ling)

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:58:18 GMT

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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The key to high performance is repetitiveness. The key to high performance is repetitiveness (with Nico Andrade)

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:45:31 GMT

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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Cricket gets you a day off school (with Jordan Luke)

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:32:04 GMT

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!

If you want to help Jordan, you can support him here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-jordan-luke

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Inter-state club rugby is coming!... and there will be quiche! (with Lochie Lawrence)

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:28:59 GMT

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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Bigger than Beef Week! (with Rod Hohn)

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:59:21 GMT

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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More games this year than last millennium (with Shirley Russell)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:28:00 GMT

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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The Bledisloe Cup makes a good punch bowl (with Toutai Kefu)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:51:51 GMT

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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Glitter, Kiwis, and Golden Beaches (with Kim Bending)

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:44:56 GMT

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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Dinner at the Nasser's - A 'Rucking' Good Time (with Brendan Nasser)

Tue, 28 May 2024 13:17:00 GMT

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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How many Lord of the Rings references is too many? (with Ben Harvey)

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:24:23 GMT

They're back! After a bit of a break, Ben & Marty return with all your Queensland rugby news, updates, and predictions! This week they were joined by Ben Harvey, who suffered a life changing injury during a match back in 2003 at the age of 15. The boys listened to his story and discovered how powerful a good group of mates can be to a long-term recovery. You can support the work Ben does through his charity Hearts in Rugby Union.

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Never underestimate the value of a Tight-Head Prop (with Nic Berry)

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:03:21 GMT

Former Sunnybank and Reds scrum-half turned world-class referee, Nic Berry, popped by to say g'day to the boys this week. They spoke about the safe tackle measures making their way into our local game, the growing strength of northern hemisphere teams, what it takes to prepare to ref a match, and 'that' big on-field decision at Murrayfield.

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You can't do Cadbury tours anymore! (with Bree-Anna Cheatham)

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:43:04 GMT

Being ANZAC Round, Ben & Marty took a trip to Wests Rugby Club in Toowong to catch up with Wallaroo and Servicewoman Bree-Anna Cheatham to chat about her career, both on the field and in the army. The boys also talked about the games gone, the games coming up, and touched on some Queensland rugby news!

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Cairns v Brisbane - Who does the best Mad Monday? (with Tom Christie)

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 01:33:53 GMT

Setting up at Yoku Road, home of the Gallopers, this week Ben & Marty had a chat with the Iceman himself, Tom Christie. They spoke about the culture of the game in regional Queensland and how we can work on securing a strong breed of players coming up through the ranks. Plus, what happened to the Reds, and are Brothers the team to beat again in 2024?

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What do you call someone from Hong Kong? (with Shannon Parry)

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:15:34 GMT

Australian Wallaroo and 7s legend, Shannon Parry, dropped in to visit the boys at Queensland Rugby HQ, Ballymore, to talk about her recent 7s trip to Hong Kong, plus what to make of the Reds Women this season, and where the women's game is heading overall. Ben & Marty also covered this past weekend's QPR matches and looked ahead to the upcoming fixtures.

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The 1st pod is here! (with Liam Wright)

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 23:08:39 GMT

The QLD Rugby Podcast is here! Ben & Marty paid a visit to tiger heartland at Easts Rugby Union Club where they caught up with Reds co-captain, Liam Wright, about all things Reds and Queensland Premier Rugby, plus they quizzed him on plane etiquette and bunking with teammates. The boys also talked through rugby news of the week, proposed law changes, as well as previewing upcoming games.

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