This week, hosts ofahelotu (Sydney, Australia) and SemisiTelefoni, "The Wine Chief" (Auckland, New Zealand), honor thecoaches, support staff, and mentors who shaped their professional rugbycareers.

Talk Story Starts at (1:05) The hosts discuss GordonRugby's sand dune training at Palm Beach, comparing club rugby intensity toprofessional European standards. Stories include heart rate monitors on bigscreens and the brutal honesty of pro environments where "the numbers areon the board, literally."

Da Latest Scoop Starts at (18:50) European rugbyresults and tipping competition (Ofa leads 77-68). Key topics: • Why focus onEurope? The Investec Champions Cup features 70 professional teams vs. 12 SuperRugby sides • Top 14: Perpignan's strong showing vs Racing Metro; Toulouseleading • URC: Sharks defeat Stormers twice; Glasgow tops table • Welsh rugbycrisis: Potential Ospreys closure • Women's rugby: 29 professionalopportunities across England and France

Da Kuleana – The People Who Made Us Starts at (36:40)Personal tributes to career influencers:

Best Head Coaches: Ofa: John McKee (Central CoastRays) Semisi: Pat Lam – "Transparent communication, clear vision"

Assistant Coaches: Semisi: Nicola Nadau (Agen) Ofa:Scott Wisemantel

S&C Coaches: Semisi: Kim Sipringhim (All Blacks)Ofa: Stuart Yule – "First one who listened"

Physios: Semisi: Lamat (France) Ofa: Lisa Casey(Glasgow Warriors)

Doctors: Ofa: Dr. Sharon Flahive & Dr. KarenJones – Mental health support during crises

Best Players: Semisi: Adri Badenhorst, Ofa: Billy Ratu,Niko Matawalu

Mentors: Ofa: Chris Hawkins, George Smith, LachieFear Semisi: Mum & Dad

Segment 4: Da Big Wave Starts at (74:40) Women'srugby in Europe: 29 professional teams across Premiership Women's Rugby(England), Elite 1 & Elite 2 (France). Six Nations preview and tribute toUini Atonio.

Outro Celebrating 20 episodes! Better information =better decisions for your rugby path.

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Music: Wesley Winn - I B U (All my life)