World Cup Semifinal Showdown!

17/09/2025 52 min Temporada 3 Episodio 8
World Cup Semifinal Showdown!

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The Women’s Rugby World Cup has reached the semifinals — and Rugby Unity is on the pulse.Host David Pembroke is joined by Bella McKenzie to break down all the action: from England’s set-piece dominance and Ireland’s heartbreak, to South Africa pushing New Zealand and Canada powering past the Wallaroos. With record-breaking crowds, global TV audiences, and unforgettable performances, the tournament is surging into its biggest weekend yet.David and Bella go deep on the tactical battles ahead, the off-field controversies shaping the game, and who they believe will rise to the moment in Bristol and beyond.Also in this episode:England v Scotland — why the Red Roses remain unstoppableIreland v France — heartbreak, controversy, and a 12-week banSouth Africa v Black Ferns — innovation meets fitness gapCanada v Wallaroos — Sophie de Goede’s masterclassSemifinal previews — Canada v NZ + England v FranceWallaroos’ coaching and contracts dilemmaPLUS: Awards predictions, player pathways, referee insights, and why women’s rugby is poised for its biggest leap forward.Want more from Rugby Unity? Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive content, blogs, behind-the-scenes insights and full podcast access — all in one place: Rugby Unity | SubstackOne sport. Millions of voices. This is Rugby Unity.📧 Get in touch: [email protected] TikTok | Instagram | YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.