Podcast Ep 5 : "Negativity, muddy pitches & stolen inches"

This week we look at Round 2 of the Rugby Championship, Round 1 of the Pacific Nations Cup and how they affect Ireland's RWC2019 hopes.

Harpin Points include...

1. SECONDS OUT ROUND TWO
2. DIVING INTO POOL A
3. YES WE CAN
4. LINEUPS WARMUPS AND HANDS UP
5. FOAMING AN OPINION

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Front Five - 01.08.19

Start your day with five eye-catching egg-chasing quotes & links from around the ruggersphere.

Click here for Episode 5 of our podcast

titled "Negativity, mucky pitches & stolen inches"

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"...with 50 days to go, we can confidently say that Japan 2019 is already proving to be a transformational driver of sporting and social legacy in the host nation and across Asia."

Japan set for historic Rugby World Cup with 50 days to go

WorldRugby.org

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If a team kicks the ball from their own half ... and it bounces infield before rolling into touch inside the opposition’s 22, the kicking team will receive an attacking lineout.

Goal-line drop-outs and 50:22 law to be trialled in Australia's NRC

Murray Kinsella - The42.ie

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"...last term the Ospreys averaged crowds of 7,283. That kind of gate in a smaller venue would create a much better vibe.

Welsh region set for shock move from stadium as plans revealed for state-of-the-art new ground

Mark Orders - WalesOnline

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He has...raised a ($1.37 million) war-chest from supporters via a Christian lobby group to fund the proceedings.

Israel Folau launches court action over Rugby Australia dismissal

ESPN.co.uk (via Reuters)

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It is understood that the ball was kicked into the crowd by a player, however, it is unclear whether or not an All Black was involved.

Rugby fan takes legal action after being struck by rugby ball

Ruck.co.uk

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Rugby on TV : Aug 1-8

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NOTE : CHECK THE WORLD RUGBY YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR LIVE COVERAGE OF PACIFIC NATIONS CUP ROUND 2 ON SATURDAY

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1

5PM - RUGBY LEAGUE BACK CHAT - NRL - FREESPORTS TV 
7PM - HULL FC V WIGAN WARRIORS (L) - SKY SPORTS ARENA
9:30PM - THE WORLD RUGBY SHOW - SKY SPORTS ACTION
9:30PM - RUGBY AM - NRL - FREESPORTS TV 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2

6PM - FREE STATE CHEETAHS V GOLDEN LIONS (L) - CURRIE CUP - SKY SPORTS MIX
7PM - HUDDERSFIELD V LEEDS (L) - SUPER LEAGUE - SKY SPORTS ARENA
10PM - BACK CHAT - NRL - FREESPORTS TV

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3

6AM - SEA EAGLES V KNIGHTS (L) - NRL - SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
10:30AM - SHARKS V RABBITOHS (L) - NRL - SKY SPORTS ARENA
1:55PM - PUMAS V SHARKS (L) - CURRIE CUP - SKY SPORTS ARENA
5PM - CATALANS V WARRINGTON (L) - SUPER LEAGUE - SKY SPORTS MIX
10PM - SUPER LEAGUE GOLD - SKY SPORTS ARENA

SUNDAY, AUGUST 4

7AM - DRAGONS V EELS (L) - NRL - SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
3PM - BRADFORD V TORONTO (L) - RL C'SHIP - SKY SPORTS ACTION

MONDAY, AUGUST 5

11AM - SUPER LEAGUE GOLD - SKY SPORTS ARENA
10PM - SUPER LEAGUE FULLTIME - SKY SPORTS ARENA

TUESDAY, AUGUST 6

12:45PM - THE SUPER LEAGUE SHOW - BBC 2
4PM - SUPER LEAGUE FULLTIME - SKY SPORTS ARENA
9PM - SPORTING RECORDS (INCL '74 LIONS) - SKY SPORTS ACTION

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7

4PM - NRL TRY TIME - SKY SPORTS ARENA
9:30PM - RUGBY AM - NRL - FREESPORTS TV


THURSDAY, AUGUST 8

8:30AM - SOUTHLAND V NORTHLAND (L) - MITRE10 CUP - SKY SPORTS MAIN EVENT
10:45AM - COWBOYS V BRONCOS (L) - NRL - SKY SPORTS ARENA
5PM - BACKCHAT - NRL - FREESPORTS TV
8PM - RUGBY AM - NRL - FREESPORTS TV
9PM - THE WORLD RUGBY SHOW - SKY SPORTS ACTION

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R = FULL REPEAT

T = TAPE DELAY

H = HIGHLIGHTS

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