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The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast

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Brett McKay & Harry Jones

Harry Jones, the grizzly old no.8, and Brett McKay, the unremarkable schoolboy no.9, unite for the short-side set-piece combination you didn't realise you needed in a rugby podcast. A couple of hosts who came together on a whim in 2022 have become arguably the best - and maybe the only - South African-American-Australian rugby podcast combination in the rugby world, blending the perfect combination of passion, humour, nonsense, and genuine insight. Tune in every week to find out where on earth Harry is podding from, and how on earth Brett keeps it all flowing as they enjoy great rugby chats with an incredible array of guests.

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Ep.71 – Brumbies give the Lions a headache with Pat McCarry

The ACT Brumbies gave the British & Irish Lions their sternest test on tour, but how many ... more

10 Jul 2025

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:19

10 Jul 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Wallabies survive Fiji + Did Harry fire up the Waratahs?

‘Twas a weekend of just scraping through, as Brett McKay and Harry Jones pull apart the fi... more

06 Jul 2025

46 MINS

46:13

06 Jul 2025

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Ep.70 – When you're gassed, you can't think with Ben Darwin

The British & Irish Lions on tour present the ultimate test of talent v cohesion. Gain Lin... more

03 Jul 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:15

03 Jul 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Lions survive willing contest and terrible fontage

The British & Irish Lions Tour of Australia in 2025 in finally underway, as Brett McKay an... more

29 Jun 2025

46 MINS

46:47

29 Jun 2025

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Ep.69 – Super Rugby wrap-up… then Lions LIONS! with Geoff Parkes

Acclaimed crime and rugby author and notable weekly columnist Geoff Parkes joined Brett Mc... more

26 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:16

26 Jun 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Those dastardly Crusaders win again + the French finale will have mermaids?

Already large trophy cabinets in Christchurch are now overflowing and the 2025 Lions Tour ... more

22 Jun 2025

38 MINS

38:42

22 Jun 2025

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Ep.68 – Chiefs v the ominous Weight of History with Tony Johnson

Legendary New Zealand commentator Tony Johnson joins Brett McKay & Harry Jones on The 8/9 ... more

18 Jun 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:28

18 Jun 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Bath + Leinster reign supreme, Super Rugby gets angry, and John Cusack?

The first domestic silverware of the year was handed out in London and Dublin, and Brett M... more

15 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:39

15 Jun 2025

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Ep.67 – Bulls, Bath & Beyond with Riaan Louw

It’s the pointiest weekend of all in the URC and the Premiership this weekend, and rugby Y... more

11 Jun 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:24

11 Jun 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Chiefs get the finals format Blues, Leinster finally reach a decider

Finals Series are set and finals formats are up for debate, as Brett McKay and Harry Jones... more

08 Jun 2025

42 MINS

42:12

08 Jun 2025

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Ep.66 – Super Rugby fantasies fulfilled with Sean Maloney

Super Rugby Pacific talked a big game this season, promising better, faster rugby and bett... more

04 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:16

04 Jun 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Sneaky winks, shocking knock-ons, and no-one gets relegated

Finals series are taking shape around the rugby world, as Brett McKay and Harry Jones rip ... more

01 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:11

01 Jun 2025

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Ep.65 – You cannot tame zebras with Huw Griffin

Rugby YouTube star Huw Griffin makes a rapid return back to The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast wi... more

28 May 2025

1 HR 20 MINS

1:20:55

28 May 2025

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Weekend Post Mortem: Bordeaux can taste the double after Champions Cup triumph

The first silverware of the professional rugby year has been handed out, as Brett McKay an... more

24 May 2025

37 MINS

37:52

24 May 2025

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Ep.64 – Duran Duran vs. the Villains with Lee Calvert

Lee Calvert from the outstanding Blood & Mud rugby podcast joined Brett McKay & Harry Jone... more

21 May 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:04

21 May 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Brumbies take Super Rugby lead, Finalists all set in the URC

The pointy end of the rugby seasons are only getting pointier, and finals football is very... more

18 May 2025

41 MINS

41:31

18 May 2025

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Ep.63 – The secrets to Crusaders success with Colin Mansbridge

Crusaders CEO Colin Mansbridge joins Brett McKay & Harry Jones on The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podc... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 21 MINS

1:21:00

14 May 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: Chiefs, Leinster, Bath all set for finals

Harry Jones is out of hospital and triumphantly joins Brett McKay for a welcome return to ... more

11 May 2025

34 MINS

34:49

11 May 2025

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Ep.62 - Lions Squad dissection with Charlie Morgan

The Telegraph’s Charlie Morgan joins Brett McKay but not Harry Jones to go through all the... more

08 May 2025

43 MINS

43:17

08 May 2025

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Ep.61 – The Champions Cup is saved with Huw Griffin

The Lions Squad Announcements is almost here, the Champions Cup is saved (hoo-RAH!), and r... more

07 May 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:07

07 May 2025

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Weekend Post-Mortem: The Saints go marching in

A stunned crowd in Dublin and a jubilant one in Bordeaux were the order of the day, as Bre... more

04 May 2025

44 MINS

44:43

04 May 2025

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Ep.60 – Who is the most average team in pro rugby?

Brett McKay & Harry Jones tackle a very simple question on The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast thi... more

30 Apr 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:55