7th Heaven Pod

The Post Perth Pondering

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:11:28 GMT

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Pumped for Perth!

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:44:54 GMT

The OG Rugby 7s pod returns for 2024 looking back at The Challenger Series and ahead to Perth SVNS with guests GB's Emma Uren and Aussie 7s' Chucky Stannard

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The Cape of Good 7s

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:46:05 GMT

ft Layla Arrison

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DXB Hot Take

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:22:49 GMT

Raw reaction from Pitch 1 at The Sevens Stadium, with the pitch still warm with Emirates Dubai 7s Final action

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SVNTH HVN... The triumphant return!

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 17:44:29 GMT

ft. Shiray Kaka & Augustin Fraga

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Sayonara Tokyo 2020 - The Olympic 7s Debrief

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:43:14 GMT

The full Tokyo 2020 Olympic Rugby 7s debrief with Mitch, Burts and Byrnesy

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The Olympod - Women’s Olympic Preview

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:44:42 GMT

A rugby 7s podcast from Joe Byrnes, Great Britain 7s Captain Tom Mitchell and England's Rich de Carpentier (the one who wears the scrum-hat) giving you the inside scoop on the HSBC World Series 7s in the year where all roads lead to the Tokyo Olympics with the help of some of the biggest names in the game.

Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s

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In this episode, Byrnesy, still in Isolation, is joined once again by Rob Vickerman and a a rock star Debutant in Rikki Swannell of SKY NZ fame for a full, forensic, fun-and-fact-filled look at the Women's Olympic Competition.

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Konichiwa from Tokyo - Men’s Olympic Preview

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 14:32:10 GMT

Your Celestial one-stop pod for all things rugby 7s

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In this episode, Technical difficulties are just about overcome and Tokyo Joe Byrnes is joined by Former England Captain and 7's broadcast aficionado Rob Vickerman and Team GB Silver Medal Olympian Ruaridh McConnochie for a deep dive preview of the Olympic Group Stage. There's a VERY special guest who joins at the end of the show too. Like, Review, Share, Enjoy One Night in 7th Heaven.

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California Dreaming

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 10:25:20 GMT

With GB 7s in Los Angeles set to play their final pre-Tokyo tournament, we pick apart the Men's and Women's selection, while of course looking back on the thrilling Olympic Repechage from last weekend in Monaco. Byrnesy, Mitch and Burts also round up the rest of the International 7s action from around the globe.

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Rob Vickerman aka The VickerNause

Thu, 27 May 2021 04:00:29 GMT

Former England 7s Captain Rob Vickerman and one of the voices of World Series 7s gives us his opinion on:

GB 7s

Ireland 7s

USA 7s

Womens 7s

AND much, much more!

Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch offer the odd bit too...

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The Return of Team GB 7s

Thu, 13 May 2021 04:00:31 GMT

After a month long absence 7th Heaven returns with a comprehensive round up of all the goings on in the world of International rugby 7s with big focus on the St. George's Tournament being held between GB7s, USA and Ireland this weekend!

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2 for 1 with Nate Hirayama & Karl Tenana

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:57:04 GMT

Canada 7s Captain Nate Hirayama joins Byrnesy, Chip and Burts from Quarantine, fresh from the Emirates International 7s for a tournament debrief, while Karl Tenana gives us the All Blacks & Black Ferns 7s low down from New Zealand.

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Ilona Maher & The Awesome Foursome

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:48:05 GMT

Mitch, Chip, Burts & Byrnesy are back to bring the hot gossip from the world of International 7s. We get a Team GB update, analysis of the teams on show at the Emirates International 7s as well as USA Eagle Ilona Maher who joins as this week's guest in 7th Heaven... plus the usual unstructured left field chat!

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Max McFarland Puggies Up!

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:05 GMT

Scotland 7s wing sensation Max McFarland has scored in every World Series Event he's played in since debuting in Dubai in 2017. He gives us a Scotsman's perspective from within the GB 7s camp and how he scores all those tries!

Byrnesy, Chip, Mitch & Burts also discuss:

International Women's Day

The Women's 2021 World Cup postponement

and... We almost get to the bottom of Scotland 7s' 'Puggy Up' cry

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Marcus Smith: 7th Heaven's Mercurial Man

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:41 GMT

Harlequins' Marcus Smith is one of the most gifted and talked about fly-halves in England. We've got him up to 7th Heaven to ask (amongst other things) WHY he said no to Team GB 7s for this summer's Tokyo Olympics??

Also Byrnesy, Mitch, Chip and Burts talk:

GB 7s Mens and Women Updates from INSIDE THE CAMP
Equal pay for men and women
Madrid 7s

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Geezer in The Clouds: Mike Friday

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:07:51 GMT

Mike Friday aka 'Geezer' is The USA Eagles Men's 7s Head Honcho. He's not just one of the most colourful characters on the HSBC World Series but one of the most respected voices in the game. He can now add a visit 7th Heaven to his well travelled rugby 7s CV

Including

Madrid7s Debrief
Kenya 7s love
Russia rule the women's roost
Why USA didn't win (both tournaments!)?
Why don't more women's teams kick?
What are the global changes needed to help 7s survive then thrive?

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The Paco Pod: Madrid 7s Preview with Francisco Hernandez

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 05:00:50 GMT

Paco Hernandez is one of Spain's finest ever 7s players. Who better than the recently retired Captain to join the boys in The Clouds to help preview the first International 7s tournament for 12months... The Madrid 7s!... And of course we talk about 'that hit' against Japan.

Chip and Mitch preview: USA, Kenya, Argentina, France and Portugal's chances while Burts gives us the lowdown on USA, France, Russia, Spain, Poland and Kenya's who'll be competing for the women's crown

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7ème Ciel avec JP Barraque

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT

7th Heaven's favourite Frenchman JP Barraque joins Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch up in The Clouds to talk all things France 7s. He's a star for Clermont Auvergne, was recently capped for France XV but first and foremost he is Les Blues 7s' Captain

Plus:

Madrid 7s Details
Burts' Breakdown is back
Putting trolls in their place
Chippy's legendary dunk at Harlequins training

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Chuckying a Sydney 7s pod on the Barbie!

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:38 GMT

Chucky Stannard embodies Aussie 7s - He Captained them, is their All-time top points scorer in World Series 7s and now is Assistant-coach to their Women's side who are looking to retain their Olympic Gold Medal in Tokyo this summer... not to mention he's got a story or two!

Plus, as per, Mitch, Chip, Byrnesy and newest pod member Burts are all in The Clouds and talking all things 7s.

***We encountered a number of recording issues on this episode and apologise that the audio quality is not of the high standard you're used to***

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DJ Forbes and the New Zealand 7s Special

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 03:43:22 GMT

Hamilton 7s should be this weekend... but it's not... so we got the next best thing. Wait.... No. We got even better... All Blacks 7s legend DJ Forbes!

Also we welcome the newest member of the 7th Heaven Crew...

2021 is our year 7s fans!

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Feliz Navi-pod from Will Muir, Benny Harris & 7th Heaven

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:00:42 GMT

The last pod of 2020 and it's a bumper one! The 7th Heaven Crew celebrate Christmas by looking to the future, with Rising England rugby 7s Starts Will Muir and Ben Harris in The Clouds to discuss their journey to rugby 7s and XVs progress with Bath and Saracens.

Also:

What does the GB 7s funding mean for The Olympics and the home unions?
Chippy's Harlequins debut in The Champions Cup away to Munster
The inaugural 7th Heaven Christmas Quiz

Happy Christmas from the 7th Heaven Pod!

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Bryan Habana - The Fastest Man in 7th Heaven

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 03:17:24 GMT

Bryan Habana in 7th Heaven on... Cape Town 7s... The Blitzbokke Brotherhood... Pablo Matera...

Need we say any more?

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The Points Packed Pod with Ben Gollings

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:00:20 GMT

Rugby 7s Royalty is in The Clouds this week as World Record 7s points scorer Ben Gollings enters 7th Heaven to talk... well... pretty much everything...

Also the boys reminisce of Arabian Nights past in the week that the Dubai 7s should be kicking off for the 51st time in it's history and Chip hits us with an update from his trial at Quins

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Ruaridh McConnochie's Return

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:30:24 GMT

It's been a while... but it's worth the wait with big news from Chip AND Mitch, the last word on the Bermuda 10s plus...

The boys check in on Bath and England winger Ruaridh McConnochie on the eve of the 2020/21 Gallagher Premiership season...

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Byrnesy's Bermudian Uso Tomasi Alosio

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 08:30:27 GMT

It's Week 2 of the World Tens Series in Bermuda so Samoa 7s Captain, Asia-Pacific Dragons Star and 7th Heaven favourite Tomasi Alosio joins the boys in The Clouds to talk all things Pacific Rugby AND of course The Bermuda 10s - A true gent...

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Bermuda with Ben Foden

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 06:00:31 GMT

The long wait is over... Season 2 is here and coming live and direct from The Bermuda 10s.

Former Northampton Saint and England XVs legend Ben Foden joins the boys for the ride as Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch welcome you back into The Clouds!

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What makes 7s the most demanding sport in the World?

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 07:13:13 GMT

The 7th Heaven Crew ask 'What makes 7s the most demanding sport in the World?' to two of the foremost experts on athletic and mental performance in Elite level sport. Remi Mobed is Physio Program Lead and Katie Warriner the Performance Psychologist for England 7s with the boys delving deep into the make up of a top 7s player.

We should all be enjoying the Olympic 7s this week in Tokyo but this'll have to do instead!

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The Great GB7s Conundrum: Mark Robertson & Luke Morgan

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 06:38:44 GMT

Byrnesy, Mitch & Chip are back!

With CEO Bill Sweeney confirming that the RFU have held talks with UK Sport for 7s funding, the BIG question is should the English, Welsh & Scottish Unions dispense with their 7s programs and will GB7s compete on the World Series full time?

Current Osprey & Former Wales 7s flyer Luke Morgan and Scotland Olympic 7s Silver medalist Mark Robertson join the boys in The Clouds to sink their teeth into the GB7s conundrum...

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The End of Series Party Pod with Sean Maloney & Karl Te Nana

Sat, 30 May 2020 06:00:23 GMT

It's the last episode of the season! Byrnesy, Chip & Mitch mark the weekend that should have seen the World Series Champions crowned in Paris by throwing an end of season party with the help of Series commentating legends Sean Maloney and Karl Te Nana.

The 7th Heaven Crew pick their Team of the Series and look back at the epic moments the six tournaments gave us over the last six months.

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No London 7s? No Worries!: Dan Norton

Sat, 23 May 2020 07:31:56 GMT

With no London leg, the 7th Heaven crew have you got you covered with the biggest name in the game, the try scoring numero uno himself... Mr Dan Norton

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All 7s with the All Blacks: Sam Dickson

Sat, 16 May 2020 06:30:05 GMT

All Blacks 7s Sam Dickson has over 50 tournament appearances, Commonwealth, World Cup and Series Gold to his name but he can now add the missing piece of the puzzle... A cap in 7th Heaven!

Dicko talks AB7s, how they fit in to the All Blacks master plan and the upcoming Aotearoa NZ Super side Championship kicking off in June

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Welcome to Atlanta: Alex Gray

Fri, 08 May 2020 06:00:23 GMT

Not content with Premiership rugby and International 7s on his CV, Alex Gray has blazed a trail for UK crossover athletes in the USA by chasing the NFL elite with the Atlanta Falcons. Shaggy doesn't hold back in letting the 7th Heaven Crew in on the big plays, the big egos and the big dream he's chasing stateside!

Most fascinating episode yet? It may just well be...

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Ben Ryan is FINALLY delivered by Chip

Fri, 01 May 2020 06:00:20 GMT

The man they call Banjo, who handed both Mitch & Chip their first caps, joins the crew in The Clouds for a reunion that nods to the past in looking forward to the future of 7s!

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The Ruaridh McConnochie & Marcus Watson Whopper!

Fri, 24 Apr 2020 20:35:27 GMT

Strap yourselves in for a monster pod featuring two men who wore the 7s jersey of England and Great Britain with distinction before transitioning to the more congested format of the game in the Gallagher Premiership.

Ruaridh McConnochie and Marcus Watson mix Wasps, Bath and World Cup talk with tales of 7s days of yore.

This pod is a monster!

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Agustín Pichot: The Big Interview

Sat, 18 Apr 2020 20:59:38 GMT

The man vying to become the next Chairman of World Rugby is in 7th Heaven talking honestly and openly about the changes he'd like to make to the game but maybe more crucially opens up on his famous suit-trainer combo!

Former teammate and now PT to the stars Mel Deane brings a bit of craic to the party too in a pod NOT to be missed!

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The Perry Baker Post Easter Break Blues Antidote

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:19:53 GMT

Two-time World Rugby 7s Player of the Year Perry Baker; aka PBake; aka The Speedstick steps into The Clouds for a wide ranging interview where he discusses his personal drive for medals, the state of USA Rugby and his unabashed desire to put on a show every time he sets foot on the pitch.

AND Nause's Corner makes a return with Mitch talking motivation... A bumper pod to soothe your isolation woes!

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Quarantine-age Dream

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:34:56 GMT

With the world of 7s mourning the loss of the Series Byrnesy, Chip and Mitch ask what next?! For the Olympics... for the Unions and for the players in isolation!

But despite these tragic events, there's plenty of fun to be had as the boys pick their Quarantine 7s Dream Teams...

Watch the episode on YouTube!

https://youtu.be/ndrYgo0F3Vk

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