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As the show title suggests we look at the finals across the globe that decided the Magners League, Guinness Premiership, Top 14 and Super 14. This is the honour roll for 2010 and it makes for impressive reading. Heineken Cup - Toulouse Magners League - Ospreys Guinness Premiership - Leicester Top 14 - Clermont Super 14 - Bulls Les Kiss was on hand for the Ospreys win in Dublin and we look closely at the fallout from all the results. The invasion of the south is underway and we check in with the leading camps. We also look at an extraordinary code switch taking place in Australia that might spread overseas. In a way it already has with Karmichael Hunt moving from Rugby League to Rugby and an appearance in the Heineken Cup Final to the Australian Football League - all in the space of 18 months. Now Israel Folau - a Rugby League back - has rejected a massive offer to play Rugby to also play AFL. Even if you don’t know what the AFL is ... the message is clear ... sports with money can undo years of develo

RuggaMatrix returns to England this week with a feature interview with England and Bath prop David Flatman. If you've never listened to a David Flatman interview ... you've missed out because not only is he hilarious he's brilliant on the finer points of the game. We discuss the Guinness Premiership in depth with David, the scrum and the England tour squad which is heading down under next week. Ewen McKenzie covers all things Top 14, Heineken Cup and Super Rugby while Les Kiss gives us a final rundown on the Magners League decider. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - RUGBY ... COMPLICATED OR SIMPLE? This week our IDA is a bit different. We ask if the game at its very core is simple? Many people who don't know rugby .. really don't know rugby and even those who play the game sometimes struggle with aspects of the sport like scrums for example. From this question we find ourselves looking the law makers and asking why so many?

The team has called in some heavyweight support to help predict the outcome of some massive matches in our global wrap in show 75 of RuggaMatrix. Wallaby and 2009 Leinster hero Rocky Elsom looks at the Heineken Cup decider this weekend between Toulouse and Biarritz just for starters. The final two have been decided in the Magners League, Top 14 and Guinness premiership but we're still waiting on the Super 14 to purge two more teams in that series. If you're vaguely interested in any rugby around the world then make sure you tune in to show 075 - The Global Wrap. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - LINE BREAK (What next?) This week we not only look at the line break itself but what happens after and how to make the most of it for your team. And guess what? It's not easy even for the pros. If you crack the opposition's line there's much more to do on the other side if you don't have pure speed. Once again a masterclass from our experts.

The finals are upon us in the northern hemisphere and in Super Rugby the last round will decide who will play in the semis. The Bulls at the time of publication were reportedly set to rest up to 13 players for their match against the Stormers but whatever they decide it's a great talking point and we discuss the issue in depth with the panel and our special guest from South Africa Bob Skinstad. It's fired up some of our listeners who say nothing less than the Bulls full strength team will do. What does the panel think? Listen to find out and send us your thoughts. The Magners League, Top 14 and Guinness premiership all receive thorough examination as does our in depth analysis for this week. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - THE CLEANOUT This is a little different to our segment on counter-rucking with specific reference to the cleanout itself and the trends developing under the new law interpretations. Les Kiss gives a masterlass once again.

We have our finalists and this week we speak with the underdogs Biarritz. Jack Issac, backs coach for Biarritz, is our special guest he gives us a fascinating look inside the Basque club. It will be an all French final after Biarritz accounted for Munster and Toulouse downed Leinster. Les Kiss is back and he runs an expert eye across both semi-finals of the Heineken Cup and the closing stages of the Magners League. Ewen McKenzie talks Super 14 and just how tight the race is for the playoffs. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - RHYTHM Les Kiss was impressed with the way Biarritz changed their tempo during their clash with Munster and it was the inspiration for this week's subject. Why do teams need to find their 'rhythm'? How do you stop it if you're the opposition? Can you win when your rhythm stalls?

This week Peter Hewat fills in for Les Kiss to talk all things Guinness Premiership and Heineken Cup. Who will prevail between Leinster and Toulouse in Saturday's semi and who will finish on top in Sunday's semi-final between Biarritz and Munster? Peter gives us an expert call on the final four. In Super 14 the Queensland Reds continue to win more fans each week the world over and we're once again please to have their super coach on board Ewen McKenzie. The Reds face the Brumbies this week who are still fuming after last weekend's local derby against the Waratahs. Referee Steve Walsh was due to officiate this weekend but has been 'taken off ' after a controversial and sometimes heated exchange with Brumbies skipper Stephen Hoiles last weekend. Regardless of the decisions made last week we thought it was worth talking about the captain's relationship with the referee on game day in our in depth analysis IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - REFEREE MANAGEMENT As mentioned we look at managing the referee to ensure your t

This is one of our special panel only shows and we have a lot to cover with our experts Ewen McKenzie and Les Kiss. We cross to Les after giving him the night off last week and cover all things Magners League and Guinness Premiership as both competitions near the end game. The story of the Super 14 is the resurrection of the Queensland Reds under super coach McKenzie. How is he doing it? We do a little probing this week. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - THE CHIP KICK

What a weekend of Heineken Cup quarterfinals and that's our main focus this week. Former Leinster hero and current Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom gives us his view of the final 8 matches and what he thinks will happen in the semis. As usual it's raw Rocky with some interesting thoughts on Leinster and the other teams. We also look inside the Brumbies and the Super 14. Les Kiss has the night off ... we'll catch him next week but we happily welcome back Ewen McKenzie fresh from a successful tour of South Africa. This week we talk the Bulls which is the best match of the weekend in the southern hemisphere. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - PURE SPEED This week's IDA is inspired by the blinding pace of Zee Ngwenya, the American winger whose speed was on display again for Biarritz against Ospreys in the Heineken Cup. It was a try that only Ngwenya could have scored. But pure speed is not enough there must be a balance and Ewen McKenzie talks about the dangers of selecting on pace alone. Playing without pace is equally

Who can stop Leinster? Munster failed last week in the big Magners League local derby at Thomond Park. This weekend though the champions of Europe face a quarterfinal challenge worthy of respect in Clermont Auvergne at the RDS. So who better than Shaun Berne to take us through what the Leinster mob are up to at this late stage of the season. Berne has been a critical figure off the bench for Leinster and his experience will count as the European competition comes to an end. Aside from all that he's one funny guy. Super 14 is also in our sights too as that competition turns the halfway mark. IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - THE LOOP The loop, runaround or wraparound is one of the those old moves which is often disguised in the modern game.

Julian Huxley is one of sport's great stories. 2 years ago he had a tumour removed from his brain and now he's back playing for the Brumbies and he's got a real chance of winning back his Wallaby jersey too. Last week he came on earlier than expected in the match against the Chiefs and he won great praise for his courage and inspirational play. This week on our show Julian talks openly about his illness and his road back to elite rugby. It's been a long hard journey and he reveals much of it to us in show 068. After starting the show with Julian we look at the Guinness Premiership and Magners League with Les Kiss covering some big matches before the resumption of the Heineken Cup. Ewen McKenzie takes a breather in South Africa so we're joined by the bloke he left behind, Morgan Turinui. Morgan gives a frank appraisal of his status with the Reds but he continues to train strongly with the rest of the Reds squad in Brisbane. On the verge of the anniversary of Shawn Mackay's death we remember how special

Vive le France! The Grand Slam 6 Nations champions are France and this week we look back at the 2010 tournament with our special guest from Italy, Craig Gower. Craig joins us from France where his club Bayonne is facing tough match against Top 14 ladder leaders Castres this weekend. We get a first hand account of the strengths of the different teams during this year's championship and Craig gives Scotland a better than expected assessment over England. The former Australian rugby league rep player talks about a some funny things too ... things you'll only ever see in the French competition. Back to the 6 Nations and Les Kiss looks at France but also absorbs a barrage of questions from angry Irish supporters ... but as usual he handles it with style. Ewen McKenzie chimes in from South Africa where the Reds are preparing to play the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. We also name our RuggaMatrix 6 Nations Player of the Championship. You'll have to listen to find out who it is! IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS - DEFENDING YOUR

The 6  Nations is about to be decided and there's a remote chance Ireland could steal it but France is the hot favourite to not only win but claim another Grand Slam. Ireland need to beat Scotland, a tough opponent, by a large margin and hope England can do the same to France (well not as well). But there's  controversy brewing with the last minute implementation of the new law interpretations that have already been championed and adopted by SANZAR. Les Kiss reveals on this week's show that the Irish camp were told on - Thursday - just two days before their clash with Wales that the game would be played under the new strict interpretations at the breakdown already in use in the Super 14. Why this has happened as the tournament reaches its climax is unknown but there are plenty who are not happy about it. We catch up with Munster Assistant Coach Laurie Fisher as they prepare to get their stars back in action. It's a great chat with a pretty straight shooting coach who is very much at home after leaving th

The pressure is building on France as the chasing pack waits for them to fall over. Ireland are still in the hunt for the Triple Crown and remain hopeful that the door will open for a title defence. Lote Tuqiri says goodbye to rugby union with his head held high, we discuss his contribution and chances of success going back to rugby league in just a few days time. The Italians are coming! The Magners League will welcome Italian clubs next season,  good or bad? The Super 14 reaches round 5 this week and we catch up with Lions Number 8 Todd Clever, the USA Eagles Captain. Ou In-Depth Analysis this week looks at The Big Comeback. Inspired by the Queensland Reds comeback to beat the Chiefs last week and Wales' efforts against Scotland in the 6 Nations. Les Kiss and Ewen McKenzie give us another masterclass session.

France is in the box seat for 6 Nations glory but we talk about what happens if the French choke and the door opens again for the others. It could be a mad dash for the title. Les Kiss takes us through that epic win by Ireland over England at Twickenham. We look at the Magners League and touch on the Guinness Premiership. The Super 14 is up to round 4 and we look at the progress of the Bulls and Waratahs plus we discuss the troubles the Sharks are going through. Our In-Depth Analysis this week looks at Two Referees. Boy did this cause some drama. Mark Cashman's never been so animated when Djuro suggested that two referees could help our men in the middle cope with the increasing workload at the breakdown. You don't have to agree but at least we can talk about it.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans is our special guest on RuggaMatrix 063 - Culture Shock. We continue to debate the new law interpretations at the breakdown and we once again go in-depth on the subject. Our expert panel includes Robbie and Sydney Morning Herald Chief Rugby Correspondent Greg Growden. Les Kiss fires back from a Northern point of view as Robbie Deans makes the argument for change. It's another great discussion and we guarantee that you won't agree with at least someone but that's what it's all about. Of course 6 Nations with Southern Hemisphere referees involved this weekend could make things really interesting with the competition on a knife's edge. So from 6 Nations to Super Rugby - we have it covered on Show 063 - Culture Shock.

Les Kiss is in vintage form for this week as he expresses firm views over the southern hemisphere's law interpretation to promote more attacking rugby. While fans, players and commentators speak in glowing terms about week one of super rugby we flesh out the issue a little deeper with one of the best thinkers in the game. Let's just say he's not a fan! Our In-Depth Analysis is ROLL AWAY TACKLER. The new law interpretation at the tackle has definitely improved the quality of attacking ball in Super Rugby but will it come at a cost? We also cover the Six Nations which is critically placed after two weeks. Looming large is the Ireland v England clash at Twickenham and we look ahead to that match and back at the France v Ireland encounter. England has copped some criticism for their dour win over Italy and we stand up for Jonny Wilkinson in the face of that barrage. The Six Nations is well and truly alive so there's plenty to discuss.

The Six Nations is underway and we review weekend one and look forward to week two. Ireland v France is the pivotal match of the tournament and we go direct to Les Kiss in  camp with the  Irish in Paris. Ewen McKenzie gives us an unbiased view on the Six Nations, unlike Les, and he's impressed with England. We farewell George Smith from Test Rugby and speak to the man himself and Wallabies coach Robbie Deans. Our In-Depth analysis looks at LINE SPEED. Is it all about speed? Once again there's more to the subject than meets the eye.

It's Six Nations time again and we have the latest news from the defending title holders. Donncha O'Callaghan is our special guest. The Muster and Lions squad member gives RuggaMatrix the inside word on his knee injury and when he expects to be back. Donncha is also an ambassador for Unicef and he's been working hard in helping to raise awareness for the devastation in Haiti. We have a full Six Nations preview and talk Super Rugby with Ewen McKenzie. Our In-Depth analysis looks at MAN DOWN. What happens when you cop a yellow or red card? What plans should you have in place? What position is better to lose?

RuggaMatrix looks at a controversial round of Heineken Cup .. another replacement blunder has marred the quarter-finals make up. Top 14 ploughed on while most other comps have a rest heading into the 6 Nations. Les Kiss joins us from Ireland's camp and he gives an up to date form guide on this year's combatants. Super Rugby trials continue and Ewen McKenzie details how the refereeing of the breakdown will open the game up in 2010. We also hear from Justin Harrison. He plays his first match for the Brumbies this weekend after completing an 8 month suspension for drug use. It's a fascinating chat with a man who is now trying to resurrect his rugby career.

RuggaMatrix breaks new ground this week with Ewen McKenzie's exclusive review of Invictus, the inspirational film about the 1995 Rugby World Cup. In the real world we hammer Les Kiss over his Six Nations squad and we ask him your questions about the players left out. The Heineken Cup is massive this weekend so what better way to prepare than downloading Show 058 of RuggaMatrix. We go through the major matches and discuss the possibilities. Super Rugby trials begin this weekend and we take a look at the season ahead. Our IN DEPTH ANALYSIS this week is VIDEO ANALYSIS - TRAINING. As video capture and replay technology improves we look at the value of on-field video review during training. The idea isn't new but the rapid improvements in screen technologies could see teams at all levels adopting real time review and correction.