Host Nii Wallace-Bruce presents an insightful episode of PSP with special guest and recently retired Canadian dual international (7's and 15's Rugby), Magali Harvey. The two discuss the upcoming 2025 Rugby World Cup final between Canada and England. They delve into the contrasting playing styles of the two top-ranked teams, Canada's strategy (04:21), and the evolution of women's rugby (14:54).

Harvey, who played in the 2014 World Cup final, shares her experiences and observations on the current team's preparation and challenges, including funding issues. The episode also reflects on the implications of rugby's growing popularity and the potential for increased investment in the sport.

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In this episode of PSP, host Nii Wallace-Bruce goes around the grounds of international rugby with Christy Doran from The Roar Rugby. The conversation ranges from a look at the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England, currently in its final stages, featuring matchups between Canada vs New Zealand and France vs England. The episode continues with an analysis of the Rugby Championship in the Southern Hemisphere, where Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa vie for the title. Christy examines the the Wallabies' recent performances (04:08), their strategic plans (11:32), and the revival of Australian rugby.

The discussion also covers the changing landscape of international rugby with the upcoming changes to the Rugby Championship format and the potential impact of these changes on Australia and Argentina. Additionally, insights are shared on the Wallaroos' World Cup performance and the future of women's rugby in Australia (21:12). The episode wraps up with a look at the financial state of Rugby Australia and the preparations for future World Cups (24:41).

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Like a good striker pairing, Akwasi Bonsu and Nii Wallace-Bruce take you through the latest window of World Cup Qualifiers.

The primary discussion focuses on the performance of African teams such as Morocco, who have secured their spot, and the critical upcoming matches for teams like Ghana (16:52), Nigeria (30:00), and Senegal (07:03). Highlights include the analysis of specific games, the strength of different teams, and strategic insights on their performances. The excitement for the World Cup coming to North America (01:21), and detailed breakdowns of various groups in the African qualifiers.

The show also touches on the broader implications for African teams at the World Cup (01:25:02), including potential performances and the hope for more African representation in the later stages of the tournament.

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