Total Rugby Radio show 233, from 17:00 UK time on Thursday 3 September ...
- Tri Nations
- Denis Hickie
- Chris Horsman turns to reffing
- Women's Nations Cup
- Scotland 7s aces turn pro
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TRI NATIONS -HEINRICH BRUSSOW
This week we meet the Springboks' latest back row sensation Heinrich Brussouw, who impressed for the Free State Cheetahs against the Lions in June, scored on his international debut and hasn't looked back since. Plus we have commentary highlights and reaction from Australia - South Africa in Perth.
DENIS HICKIE
It's been an incredible year for Irish rugby - a first Grand Slam for 60 years, Heineken Cup success with Leinster and a healthy representation of Irishmen on the Lions tour to South Africa, all combining to raise the profile and the standards of the Irish game. We met up with veteran wing Denis Hickie as he prepares for a new season with the European champions.
CHRIS HORSMAN: CHANGING HIS STRIPES
When he hung up his playing boots last season, former Wales international Chris Horsman needed to decide what to do next. Rugby had to be in the equation and in the end he plumped for the unlikeliest of career moves..
SCOTLAND SEVENS: TURNING PRO
Scotland followed South Africa's lead this week in taking the bold step of establishing full time sevens professionals. We speak with coach, Stephen Gemmell.
CHINA: JINAN ROCKS
Earlier this year we visited China, where rugby is enjoying steady growth but still faces many challenges. One club tackling them head on is Jinan Rocks in the Shadong Province.
WOMEN'S NATIONS CUP
A year out from the Women's Rugby World Cup, we travelled to Canada for the Women's Nations Cup, where England were bidding to defend their title against South Africa, France, USA and the hosts.
NEWS ROUND-UP
Includes the IRB World Rankings, the Elgon Cup, a first female addition to the IRB Rugby Committee and the Oceania Under 19 Championship in Apia, Samoa.
