Too busy to catch up with the latest HSBC Waratahs and NSW Rugby news? Want something to listen to on your iPod or other MP3 player, or from your computer whilst at work? Well you need Tah Talk!!
Tah Talk is a weekly audio podcast (an audio file you can download to your computer or MP3 player and listen to).
Tah Talk is hosted by HSBC Waratahs and NSW Rugby Media & Communications Manager Djuro Sen. Each week Djuro and the panel chat about the HSBC Waratahs, the Super 14, Tooheys New Shute Shield, issues in the game and interview special guests.
Got a question for the panel - email us at tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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Episode 87 - Bledisloe Preview
Tah Talk returns on the eve of Bledisloe 1 in Sydney. NSW and Wallaby prop Benn Robinson joins the panel to talk about the epic clash and the progress of the Wallabies under Head Coach Robbie Deans. Club Rugby and the ELVs also come in for some attention as the Tooheys New Shute Shield edges closer to the playoffs and the iRB faces a showdown over the experimental laws in the UK. ** Looking for Previous Episodes? Scroll down the page ** Tah Talk - The World's Most Quoted Rugby Podcast! |
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Previous Episodes
# 86 - the long kiss goodbye
Tah Talk says farewell to co-host Les Kiss who is bound for a coaching gig in Ireland.
He's been a part of the team since the beginning and assistant coach of the HSBC Waratahs for six years. New co-host Mark 'Pinky' Cashman chimes in from Inside Rugby HQ to discuss all things Tri Nations, Ireland, Waratahs and Tooheys New Shute Shield. So say goodbye to Kissy by downloading Tah Talk today .
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# 85 - test time
Tah Talk crosses to Melbourne to see just how well the 10 Waratahs are doing in the first Wallaby team of the international season. We hear from Sykpemaster Adam Freier and his roommate Dean Mumm. Listen to a firsthand account of the new Wallaby camp with Robbie Deans at the helm. What's been going on behind the scenes and what can we expect against the Irish this weekend. It's local derby round in the Tooheys New Shute Shield and we take a look at the whole draw with Mark Cashman.
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# 84 - chris hickey
The HSBC Waratahs have a new head coach, Chris Hickey, and we’ve got his first major interview on Tah Talk. Chris has an incredible record of success and he tells us about his plans for the Tahs which starts almost immediately. NSWRU CEO Jim L’Estrange also explains the process in arriving at Chris Hickey’s selection We also talk about the Premiership and this week’s important clash between Eastwood and Sydney Uni. Most important of all though is the return of old Pinky himself, Mark Cabana Bar Cash cow Cashman!
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# 83 - The Final Word
It’s a Tah Talk triple header for episode 83 on the eve of the Super 14 Final. Join the panel from Christchurch as they speak to prop Al Baxter, team doctor Sharron Flahive and physical performance manager (strength & conditioning coach) Peter McDonald. Al Baxter talks about the preparation of the team and the strength of belief the 2008 Tahs have in each other. Dr Sharron Flahive gives us a rare insight into the medico realm and Pete Mac ‘the guru’ of strength and fitness tells a fascinating story from the gym and training paddock. It’s the final fling for many of the Tahs in the playing group and support staff. So get your pre-match fix by downloading Tah Talk today!
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# 82 - Short and sharp
It's been a while with South Africa and the playoffs and all that but we've got a teaser episode ahead of a multi-guest special on Thursday night. Tah Talk has been on hold for a month and yes we apologise to all of our listeners - especially those who took the time to remind us! Les Kiss and Djuro Sen have set up camp in Christchurch ahead of Saturday's Super 14 Final and they've put together a quick preview show. On Thursday night the Tah Talk panel will speak to as many team and staff members as they can to give you a special inside view of the Waratahs last few days before the big one. So download epsiode 82 today for a sneak preview of the biggest show of the year!.
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# 81 - Shark Attack!
Their story is amazing but adventure kayakers Justin Jones and James Castrission talk like they’ve never done before with old school mates Tom Carter and Will Caldwell. The two Tahs and two adventure seekers are boyhood mates from school and they still share strong bonds. The boys are reunited for one mighty catch up that Tah Talk listeners get to eavesdrop on. James and Justin talk about their dark times during their trans-Tasman journey and the good times at the end. Their run in with sharks ahead of the Tahs clash with the Sharks from South Africa is timely! They have been to almost every Tahs game this year and have inspired the Waratahs with their heroic efforts at sea. Their story is full of courage and resilience. Messages the Tahs have taken on board for their charge towards the semis. All that and more, including our regular Tooheys New Shute Shield wrap.
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# 80 - Rocky v
It’s just like the movie franchise but with more substance! Rocky Elsom jumps into the Tah Talk studios for the fifth time. Rocky updates us on his quad strain and his hopes of getting to South Africa. He reveals what it’s like to be watching from the sidelines – especially those last few minutes against the Force. The panel looks in detail at the rest of the competition as the Super 14 enters crunch time. As usual we check out Club Rugby and see what’s happening with the Tooheys New Shute Shield.
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# 79 - speed machines
It’s podcasting at a phenomenal rate. Tah Talk welcomes youngsters Alfi Mafi and Rob Horne for the first time. The pair come out of their shells in their longest media appearance to date. They explain what it’s like to be part of the Waratahs at such a young age and who their mentors are within the team. Rob will make his starting debut against the Western Force this weekend and Alfi will play off the bench. Rob and Alfi reveal their pre-game rituals among a few other great stories. We also preview week nine of the Super 14 and check out the Tooheys New Shute Shield as always.
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# 78 - Getting on with the job
Tah Talk goes into depth with Ewen McKenzie over his departure at season’s end. But in the meantime it’s full steam ahead to win the title. The panel takes about this weekend’s critical clash between the HSBC Waratahs and Auckland Blues and all the other matches in the competition. The Tooheys New Shute Shield is underway and the team go through the results last week and preview round two. Tah Talk also delves into the mailbag to answer some correspondence. As usual Tah Talk takes the big issues head on but never takes itself too seriously.
P. S. A big thank you to all of our listeners around the globe. For the month of March Tah Talk amassed more than 10 000 downloads. It’s the most downloads for a month in our two years on the web so thanks very much. Many of you took advantage of our extensive archive now totalling 78 shows.
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# 77 - mr t
Timana Tahu sits down for his longest and most probing interview since joining the Tahs in Tah Talk 77 – Mr T. Timana talks about the hamstring injury that has ruled him out for 5-6 weeks and the program in place to return him to peak fitness. The panel is bigger than usual with Ewen McKenzie also on board. Joining the team are journalistic heavyweights Rupert Guinness from the SMH and Jon B Geddes from The Daily Telegraph. Mark Cashman is busy pumping out a new edition of Inside Rugby so we’ll catch him next week. As usual Djuro Sen and Les Kiss keep the show on the road and we check out a few emails as well.
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A note about Episode 77...
Reference was made concerning a great pic shot in New Zealand, 2006. This is the photo - click to view:
# 76 - It's What You Do That Defines You
Tah Talk welcomes back Todd Louden and gets stuck into some real Rugby detail ahead of the Brumbies clash. Todd and Les Kiss answer questions about the first three rounds and the good and bad from those matches. Find out what the coaching panel really thinks about Kurtley Beale and his progress in the vital flyhalf role. The panel looks at the competition as a whole and makes some predictions for the round. There’s more meat on this show than Ewen McKenzie’s dinner plate! .
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# 75 - Country Whack of the Week
It's the diamond episode. The boys from Young, Will Caldwell and Tom Carter, join the panel for a very funny 75th show. Boyhood friends from the NSW country town, Tom and Will share some great stories about their youth and last week's impressive win against the Hurricanes. We answer more of your emails from around the globe (including Queensland).
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# 74 - Frank the tank
He’s a great guy with a sad story but there’s a bright future ahead for Al Kanaar. Tah Talk delves deep into Al’s forced retirement. They call him ‘Frank the Tank’ and he’s been cut down in his prime by a horrible knee injury. Al talks in depth about the depression he felt when the decision was made and about his passion for the environment. The panel also answers emails from Tahs’ supporters spanning the globe. From South Africans in Austria to Sydneysiders in London - the inbox gets emptied.
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# 73 - everyone loves a ute
It’s the first episode of Tah Talk for 2008 and we have a massive guest first up. The form player of 2007, Rocky Elsom, joins the panel for a discussion that covers everything from the Tahs, Wallabies, cricket and cars. Find out about Rocky’s four wheel obsession in this entertaining program. Tah Talk cleans out the inbox too, answering your letters.
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# 72 - Christmas special
It's Christmas time so Tah Talk has a special treat for Episode 72. Joining Djuro Sen and Les Kiss for this festive virtual fireside chat is former HSBC Waratahs skipper Chris Whitaker and record point scorer Peter Hewat. "Whits" joins us from his home in Ireland and Peter from London. Chris, the most capped Waratah of all time, tells us about his time at Leinster and Peter gives us the inside story from London Irish. As you will hear, they might be halfway around the world but they are definitely Waratahs through and through. So kick back during the Chrissy break and tune in to Tah Talk 72 - The Christmas Special.
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# 71 - Molong's back
The man from Molong is back and so is Tah Talk. Dave Lyons talks about his recent surgery and the RWC. Dave goes into details of the blood clotting issues he's had to battle and just when he expects to be back next in 2008. The panel looks at the NZ coaching decision and a whole lot more. It's a shorter episode but very direct. We've had a server upgrade at the IBM Centre so if you've sent any emails through in the last month or so, please get back to us again because we can't access those at the moment.
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# 70 - Clubland
It’s the episode that puts it all on the table about the Premiership and Club Rugby as a whole. NSWRU CEO Jim L’Estrange and Club Representative Chairman on the NSWRU Board, Alan Williamson, discuss next year’s 12 team comp and life beyond 2008. The panel cuts through the rhetoric to give some meaningful answers about one of the most critical parts of our game. There are a couple of little scoops along the way and no punches are pulled..
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# 69 - The guvna
Tah Talk welcomes England scrumhalf Andy Gomarsall to the studio for a full and frank discussion about the World Cup and the state of Rugby. Ewen McKenzie also chimes in for an action packed episode that covers everything from Club Rugby to the RWC Final. Sen, Kiss and Cabana Cashman pack down as well for an hour long entertaining and informative show.
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# 68 - The Wrecking Ball
Tah Talk welcomes back Les Kiss and widens the doorways for the human wrecking ball, Wycliff Palu. Big Cliffy talks about the heartache of the Wallabies early exit from the World Cup and Les Kiss tells us what’s been happening during his holidays. Mark Cashman plugs in via the web and we find out just how Cliffy and his flatmate Tatafu Polota-Nau are going now that they are reunited. We had to remove some hum in post production so the audio’s a little thin but you get the idea..
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# 67 - Super World Cup Special
Tah Talk keeps the action coming this week with a sneaky phone call through to Eddie Jones, deep within the South African World Cup squad.Forget all the short sharp sound grabs you’ve been hearing on the news, we’ve got the real story right here. In context and in depth. The panel gets into the Wallaby coaching job, the Australian quarter-final exit and a whole lot more.Tah Talk, the world’s most quoted podcast.
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# 66 - Go the Rays and What About that World Cup?
Forget the doom and gloom Tah Talk gets all excited about the Mazda Australian Rugby Championship Final between the Central Coast Rays and the Melbourne Rebels. Rays head coach John McKee gives us the latest from the Central Coast team. HSBC Waratahs head coach Ewen McKenzie drops in to talk about the Tahs new signings, Aussie schoolboy talent and his decision to apply of the vacant Wallaby head coaching position. It’s a big show this week so settle in and soak up the rugby, there’s plenty in this bumper edition. Tah Talk, it’s the world’s most quoted Rugby podcast.
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# 65 - Good Night & Good Luck
He’s been a loyal servant for NSW and this week Tah Talk says farewell to Morgan Turinui as he heads to the World Cup on his way to Queensland. The panel sits down with one of the original Tah Talk guests and goes into depth about his NSW career, his last minute call up to France and his future as a Red. Listen as Morgan describes just how difficult parting ways with NSW was for him. It’s the only feature interview by Morgan ahead of his departure for the RWC. Tah Talk the world’s most quoted Rugby podcast. Download it today.
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# 64 - Crunch time
It’s crunch time in the Mazda Australian Rugby Championship and we’re joined by the table topping Western Sydney Rams fullback Lachie Turner.The Rams are on fire and so are the other NSW teams, the Central Coast Rays and the Sydney Fleet. The panel looks ahead to the Rams clash with the Perth Spirit and the local derby between the Fleet and the Rays as they all strive for a place in the finals. Les Kiss is on holidays (again) just in case you’re wondering!Mark Cashman comes up with another quiz question – well sort of – to give away our last voucher for the Cabana Barand Lounge. Last week’s winner is already enjoying the spoils.So download Episode 64 today, hosted by Djuro Sen and Cabana Cashman with a revealing look inside the mind of young gun Lachie Turner.
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# 63 - the barrel
We scrape the barrel for Ep 63 and find some gold. Waratahs Attack coach Todd Louden and NSW Academy Head Coach Joe Barakat drop in for cracking show on the RWC and Mazda ARC. Les Kiss is missing ... something to do with the Cowboys being in town. There’s a $50 voucher up for grabs from the Cabana Bar and Lounge, proud sponsors of Tah Talk, the world’s most quoted Rugby podcast!
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# 62 - From Lyons to roseville subbies
Tah Talk looks at the RWC, the Fleet v Rams local derby and the highlight of the Rugby year ... Subbies Grand Finals. Fleet skipper Tim Davidson pops in as does Tim Richards from NSWRU Suburban Rugby. So from Lyon to Roseville Subbies Tah Talk 62 covers it all! Brought to you by the Cabana Bar and Lounge - The home of Rugby.
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# 61 - We're Back - RWC & Trevor Allan Grand Final Preview
The long awaited return of Tah Talk has happened and what a show on the eve of the RWC and Trevor Allan Cup. There are scoops galore in this show but you’ll have to listen to find out! Ewen McKenzie drops one as does Mark “Cabana” Cashman. At last a legitimate reason to listen to Casho. The panel delivers a first class show after fully recovering from the Cabana Bar and Lounge Special – still proud sponsors of the World’s Most Quoted Podcast - Tah Talk. Ross Smart drops in for a chat about the big club finals this weekend and there’s a whole lot more.
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# 60 - The Cabana Bar Special
Tah Talk 60 was recorded at the Cabana Bar & Lounge the week after the Tooheys New Shute Shield Grand Final. Join hosts Djuro Sen and Les Kiss as they interview former Wallaby prop Ben Darwin and Norths CEO John Tully. What would Tah Talk be without Mark ‘Crusher’ Cashman and his laughing out of context? Sean Maloney gets among the punters at the Cabana Bar to find out why it’s called the ‘home of rugby’ We announce the winner of the $100 jackpot voucher and have a whole lot of fun.
# 59 - The grand final
Tah Talk is joined by Ewen McKenzie and Sean Maloney as we look towards Saturday's Tooheys New Shute Shield Grand Final. Ewen casts an expert eye across Sydney Uni and Easts and reckons we’re in for a cracker on Saturday. And there’s a fascinating segment on life as coach. Ewen reckons we’re in for a cracker on Saturday. Mark Cashman cracks a few funnies, Les Kiss is on time for once and Sean Maloney has all the news on club land. We also reveal the answer to last week’s quiz question … very surprising indeed.
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# 58 - the big one
Hot on the heels of our CEO special, Tah Talk is back again with our Tooheys New Shute Shield and Bledisloe Cup preview. Our special studio guest is former Tahs playmaker Duncan McRae. Duncan talks about his career at NSW, overseas and his first steps into coaching with Randwick. We cross to New Zealand and hear the latest on the Bledisloe Cup with Tah Talk Wallaby correspondent Adam ‘Hass’ Freier and we get the low-down on the club finals from the man in the know, Sean Maloney. We also give away our first Cabana Bar & Lounge voucher with a pretty tough quiz question. You have to listen to have any chance to win! Check it out now … Tah Talk 58 - The Big One!
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# 57 - meet the ceo
Jim L’Estrange is the new CEO of NSW Rugby and what better way to get to know him than listening to Tah Talk. It’s our first sponsored show! Thanks to the Cabana Bar and Lounge. It’s been a busy day for Jim, meeting the staff, facing the press, attending a Board meeting and meeting the Club Presidents. But squeezed in between all of that Jim made time for Tah Talk and he was pretty impressive. So check out the first of two Tah Talk episodes this week. Tomorrow we’ll back up for a Bledisloe Cup preview and Sean Maloney’s club round up.
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# 56 - the good oil
Tah Talk speaks to veteran Rugby journalist Greg Growden about the Tri Nations series and many other Rugby issues. The panel looks at the Wallaby selection process, game day entertainment and the Shute Shield playoffs. Greg expands on his article about Phil Waugh and George Smith and their ongoing battle for the Wallaby Number 7 jersey. Sean Maloney is back and so are Mark ‘Crusher’ Cashman and Les Kiss.
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# 55 - all out attack
Tah Talk gets the first lengthy interview with incoming HSBC Waratahs Attack Coach Todd Louden. Todd doesn't officially start for a week or so but he's chomping at the bit to get stuck into the Tahs after helping the Bulls win this year's Super 14 title. It's a fascinating insight in the world of South African Rugby so make sure you check it out. Les Kiss, Mark 'Crusher' Cashman and Djuro Sen join Todd in reviewing the Australian Bledisloe Cup victory and look ahead to the Springbok Test. Sean Maloney takes us through all the news that's fit and unfit to print in club land. It's finals time and there's plenty to cover. Sean offers up a bit of gossip and if you'd like to give him a few more tips off then drop him a line on sean.l.maloney@gmail.com All panel questions should go to tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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# 54 - the kiss plan
Tah Talk solves the World’s ongoing problems with second-string Tests. Les Kiss reveals all as Episode 54 crosses to Melbourne to preview the Bledisloe. With South Africa’s decision to leave so many of their key players behind for their Australasian leg of the Tri Nations Les Kiss comes up with the solution to making the Rugby World Cup save the game rather than damage it. Mark Cashman was banished last week for the video podcast but he’s back again for the audio only version. We’re proud to introduce Sean Maloney a well known character in Sydney Club Rugby. Sean will be the Tah Talk correspondent on all matters club and related. Adam Freier plugs his laptop into the hotel broadband in Melbourne to give us the inside story on the big Bledisloe Clash at the "G" this weekend. It’s big, it’s bold, it’s Tah Talk - the World’s Most Quoted Rugby Podcast!
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# 53 - the report
The Board has handed down its report on the 2007 season. Tah Talk is the first with the inside story. NSWRU Chairman Arvid Petersen and HSBC Waratahs head coach Ewen McKenzie reveal all in Episode 53 – The Report. Joining the panel today are Greg Growden from the Sydney Morning Herald and Jon B Geddes from the Daily Telegraph. The NSWRU Board has made several key directives following a poor season by the Waratahs. The panel goes into depth with these issues and no question is too tough. Find out why the changes are being made in this podcast.
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# 52 - the fans
Tah Talk takes a different look at the game this week. We check out what the fans think with two of the Tahs biggest supporters. Dedicated fans Adrian ‘Sage’ Shuter and Andrew ‘Moses’ Mosey tell us about the GO THE TAHS website and just what it is that makes Waratah supporters tick. Les Kiss takes an hour out from Australia A duties and joins Djuro Sen and Mark ‘Crusher’ Cashman in the studio. We also give away a double season pass for the Tahs 2008 season. We have a correct answer to Fraser ‘The Oracle’ Neill’s RWC quiz.. So join the panel as they get stuck in with the fans for Episode 52.
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# 51 - Super Mega Massively Huge Show
How else could we describe it? Cashman and Neill in the studio, Beale and Kiss in Townsville and Freier in Perth. Episode 51 is just big! Join the panel for a discussion which spans the country on all issues Rugby. NSW Rugby Union CEO Fraser Neill gives us the latest details on the ARC, club Rugby and reintroduces the quiz by his command and offers up some free tickets. We cross to Townsville to speak to Kurtley Beale and Les Kiss as they prepare for Saturday’s Australia A clash with Japan. Adam Freier is back starting for the Wallabies against Fiji this week and he also chimes in with his laptop from Perth. (Note: There’s a little static on the line from Adam but it clears up quickly.) It’s a big package but worth the download.
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# 50 - whistle blowers
It's a milestone episode of Tah Talk as we celebrate Episode 50. This week we put the focus on a topic always in the news - referees! Mark Cashman joins us in the studio and we're joined by Australian Super 14 Referee of the Year Stuart Dickinson and NSW Rugby Referees Coordinator Jamie McGregor. It's another fascinating and informative episode of Tah Talk. So download now - "Tah Talk 50 - Whistle Blowers".
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# 49 - australia a
Tah Talk is back for its 49th episode featuring Australia A stars Will Caldwell and Tatafu Polota-Nau.The panel reviews the Super 14 season including the Waratahs and the pulsating final in Durban.Les Kiss rejoins Djuro Sen as co-host. Les goes into detail about his role with Australia A as defence coach.Mark Cashman chimes in from his ACP office where he’s busy putting the match programmes together for the A game and the Test between Australia and Wales on Saturday.As usual there’s plenty of laughs and serious discussion. Will Caldwell is at is laconic best! So check it out – Tah Talk 49 – Aussie A.
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# 48 - the state of the game
Tah Talk is back after a couple of weeks and it’s another blockbuster! NSWRU Chairman Mr Arvid Petersen opens up to the panel about the ARU, NSWRU, the Waratahs and John O’Neill. Djuro Sen is joined by Mark ‘Crusher’ Cashman (editor Inside Rugby), Greg Growden (chief Rugby writer The Sydney Morning Herald) and Jon B Geddes (The Daily Telegraph). The team delves deep into the issues currently confronting the game and we get a unique insight into the chairman’s background. So check it out – it’s a good listen. And look out soon for the video version which will be posted in the next few days.
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# 47 - game 287
Yes, it's that time of the year - NSW take on Queensland. It's game 287 between these old foes and the respective coaches, Ewen McKenzie and Eddie Jones, are head to head on Tah Talk ahead of Saturday’s interstate showdown.It’s an absolutely massive show! Eddie and Ewen cover almost anything you can think of in the game. There’s the current state of each team, the game itself, Australia’s world cup hopes, Andrew Johns, Australia’s best players and bucket loads more. So don’t waste a moment.
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# 46 - happy anniversary
Tah Talk is a year old and we get some of the young guns in to celebrate. Stars in the making Lachie Turner and Kurtley Beale show us they have plenty to offer off the field too. The panel talks in details about the game ahead against the Brumbies and they look back that memorable clash against the Crusaders. It’s fantastic insight into the minds of the young Tahs making names for themselves on the big stage. So tune in and sit back and enjoy our special anniversary show.
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# 45 - the link
Ewen McKenzie aims up as usual with the Tah Talk panel for some serious analysis of where the Tahs are sitting. Episode 45 goes into great detail about the recent run of disaappointing results, identifying problems but also offering solutions and several reasons to be optimistic about the future. Ewen talks about Eddie Jones and expresses his disappointment over the media speculation about his former coaching partner. It’s a juicy episode of Rugby’s most quoted podcast so download it now … Tah Talk 45 – The Link!
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28/3/2007 |
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# 44 - h-bomb
Two of the biggest stars in the Tahs appear on this episode of Tah Talk. Lote Tuqiri and Peter Hewat join the panel for some heavyweight commentary on all things Rugby as Tah Talk broadcasts from Auckland. Listen to Lote explain how he played a role in the signing of Timana Tahu and how he believes the Tahs are just about to turn the corner. Peter Hewat chimes in with some insightful chat and Les Kiss helps to pull it altogether with host Djuro Sen. It’s one not to miss. Tah Talk 44 – H-bomb.
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23/3/2007 |
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# 43 - reality bites
We missed you last week but Tah Talk is back with an in depth discussion about the state of the game and the Waratahs. The panel peers through the doom and gloom to see a brighter future. This is the first of two episodes this week. We’ll have another in a few days from New Zealand where the Tahs are taking on the Blues. Djuro Sen and Les Kiss are joined by NSW Rugby CEO Fraser Neill and Community Rugby general manager and former Easts coach Michael Doyle. Fraser clears up Lote Tuqiri funding debate, gives his opinion on the state of the Waratahs season and many reasons why NSW Rugby supporters should be optimistic about the future and the rest of this year. Michael talks about junior Rugby and relays what the punters have been telling him about Super Rugby this year. It’s an open honest forum as reality bites! Tah Talk 43. Download it now.
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21/3/2007 |
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# 42 - big boys
Al Baxter packs down with the Tah Talk crew for a close look at the scrum and many other things in Tah Talk 42 – Big Boys. Al talks about the state of play with the game and the Waratahs. He talks about the challenge that the Sth African Bulls will present at Aussie Stadium this weekend. We offer another prize with quiz and Les Kiss and Mark Cashman join in the fun as usual. So check out Rugby’s most quoted podcast – Tah Talk today!
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9/3/2007 |
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# 41 - back in oz
When will Phil Waugh be back? Find out in the latest episode of Tah Talk, Back in Oz. Phil goes into great detail about his injury, how it happened and what the outlook is like. Phil also talks in depth about the game, Friday’s local derby against the Force and gives his opinion on the man who will replace him. Mark ‘Crusher’ Cashman is back for the first time this year (we couldn’t find anyone else). So join Les Kiss and Djuro Sen as they host Tah Talk 41, Back in Oz.
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1/3/2007 |
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# 40 - farewell afrcia
The Waratahs are back home but before they left they uploaded a new Episode of Tah Talk. We've just turned 40 and it's a great show to celebrate the milestone.Rocky Elsom and Benn Robinson give us their thoughts on the trip and what we can expect about the future.The panel looks in detail about the match results and there's plenty of fun between Rocky and Benn when it comes to some of the off field antics. So check it out now. Tah Talk 40 - Farewell Africa.
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20/2/2007 |
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# 39 - back on the road
There’s only one place to find exactly what the Waratahs brains trust is thinking ahead of the clash with the Sharks Saturday morning. Morgan Turinui celebrates his 50th Super Rugby cap for the Waratahs and joins the panel for show recorded in Durban. Head coach Ewen McKenzie also weighs in with some telling analysis. We answer emails and find a winner for the quiz. The panel not only looks at the Waratahs but they cast an expert eye across the other Australian teams as well. Tah Talk 39 … download it now!
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9/2/2007 |
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# 38 - country boy
Tah Talk is up and running in time for the Rotomahana Challenge. Country duo Tim Davidson and Will Caldwell join the panel for one of the funnier shows on record. Tim talks about captaining the Waratahs to victory in the first trial game last weekend while Will Caldwell looks forward to the clash against the Crusaders on Thursday as vice-captain. The panel covers the season launch on Tuesday night, going into detail about the behind the scenes carrying on before the catwalk show. There’s an in depth explanation of the Kurtley Beale media reprieve. The quiz question goes unanswered but have a go at the next one if you know your Tahs touring history. All that and more on Tah Talk 38.
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25/1/2007 |
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# 37 - we're back
Tah Talk is back online with our first episode for 2007. Waratahs head coach Ewen McKenzie joins Djuro Sen to talk about a range of issues making news in the game at the moment. Les Kiss joins the action when Sydney Australian Rugby Championship coaches Col Jeffs and Mark Giacheri visit the Tah Talk studio. There’s plenty to talk about and the quiz is back too. We’ve saved a few MP3 players over the holiday break so it’s your chance to listen and win. So jump on board for 2007 – Rugby’s most quoted podcast – Tah Talk.
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16/1/2007 |
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# 36 - Episode 36
It’s the final Tah Talk for 2006 and it’s action packed. All the highs and lows of the year plus the predictions for 2007. The panel takes a look at the events of the year in detail with Djuro Sen and Les joined by Mark Cashman, Jon B Geddes, Ewen McKenzie and Greg Growden. Ewen goes into detail about negotiations for Lote Tuqiri’s contract re-signing.There’s also a feature interview with John McKee the newly appointed head coach of the Australian Rugby Championship team to play at Central Coast Stadium. We are swamped by answers to last week’s quiz question and we take a look back at the year on Tah Talk with a special closer. So check it out, Tah Talk 36 … it’s full of Christmas cheer!
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21/12/2006 |
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# 35 - Episode 35
Mat Rogers has left the Tahs and Fraser Neill joins the panel for a full rundown of the events leading to his release. The team also covers the new jersey launch, take a friendly swipe at the Queenslanders while endorsing the appointment of Phil Waugh as the new Tahs skipper. Mark Cashman reveals the reasoning behind Inside Rugby’s predictions for Super 14, season 2007. Fraser Neill points to some big announcements on the horizon for the NSW sides in the Australian Rugby Championship and we find out the answer to last week’s quiz question. So try it out, Tah Talk Episode 35.
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# 34 - Episode 34
Wallaby and Eastwood great Bill Young joins Tah Talk for the liveliest episode yet. Bill covers it all. From the conversial claims about his scrummaging, the Mat Rogers speculation, Wallaby selection issues and even the Haka. It's definitely an episode not to miss! Find out the answer to our quiz. We have two winners this week. Tah Talk the word's most quoted Rugby podcast.
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6/12/2006 |
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# 33 - Episode 33
Episode 33 of Tah Talk, Rugby’s most quoted podcast is now online. Ewen McKenzie reviews the Wallaby Spring Tour and gives us a clue about next year’s selection plans. McKenzie goes into detail about the Wallabies performances in Europe and discusses the front row selection policies in greater depth. A record number of correct answers are received for the quiz so Les Kiss draws the winner out of the hat. The panel also takes on the latest haka controversy and answers your emails. So download Episode 33 and join the fun.
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# 32 - Episode 32
Sam Harris joins Tah Talk for Episode 32. Sam talks about the improvements in training he's seen since coming back to the Waratahs this year after spending several seasons in rugby league with Manly and Wests-Tigers. Sam also throws his hat into the ring for World Cup selection. He thinks selection will be wide open come next year's Super 14. David Lyons files his final tour piece from Scotland with Benn Robinson and James Horwill in his travelling studio. Dave is back in the Wallaby starting side for this week's Test against Scotland. We answer some emails and give away TWO JVC Pro MP3 players for correctly answering the quiz question. This week isn’t so easy so download Episode 32 and give it a try! Tah Talk - the world's most quoted Rugby podcast. Hosted by Djuro Sen and Les Kiss with regular guest Mark Cashman (Editor - Inside Rugby) and Jon B Geddes (Rugby writer - The Daily Telegraph).
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# 31 - Episode 31
The Tah Talk team has comprehensive coverage of the Wallaby tour with Morgan Turinui and David Lyons joining the team and Peter Hewat is ‘live’ in the studio. Morgan Turinui gives us the low-down on Australia A’s victory over Ireland A – direct from the team bus. David Lyons supplies another roundtable discussion for this week’s show. Dave sits down with George Smith and Tatafu Polota-Nau. Peter Hewat says his World Cup dream is still alive and will continue to push his claims next season. Jon B Geddes is back on the show after a couple of weeks in the wilderness. Find out the answer to the quiz question and check out the new one. Send in your answer to tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au to win an MP3 player courtesy of JVC Pro.
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16/11/2006 |
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# 30 - Episode 30
Tah Talk celebrates its 30th episode with a massive line-up. HSBC Waratahs and Wallabies prop Matt Dunning joins the Tah Talk panel for the first time. Matt opens up about his life and determination to make next year's World Cup. Tah Talk Wallaby correspondent David Lyons files from Rome with a panel discussion with Al Baxter and Rocky Elsom. We find out what Les Kiss's nickname was in his playing days and we ask a new question as another MP3 player courtesy of JVC Pro goes up for grabs. So join the growing audience of Rugby's most quoted podcast today!
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9/11/2006 |
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# 29 - Episode 29
The panel looks at a busy week in the world of Rugby. NSW Academy head coach Joe Barakat joins Djuro Sen, Les Kiss and Mark Cashman in the Moore Park studios. The team go into great detail about the Wallaby tour. They also look at the National Competition which had some significant developments this week. They also cover the All Blacks and England, Leroy Houston, and the Prime Minister's XV. Find out what musical instruments NSW CEO Fraser Neill played as a kid. The answers will surprise you! Les Kiss fans will have the chance to answer this week's quiz question and win an MP3 player courtesy of out supporters JVC Pro.
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3/11/2006 |
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# 28 - Episode 28
Tah Talk makes its way on the little screen this week. In response to listeners we've quickly cobbled together Tah Talk on TV which you can check out in the video section of M-Zone. This week we welcome back Les Kiss. Greg Growden (The Sydney Morning Herald) also joins the panel of Djuro Sen (host), Jon B Geddes (The Daily Telegraph) and Mark Cashman of Inside Rugby. Greg and Jon join the team fresh from Wallaby training and cast an eye across the Spring Tour. The panel also goes through the National Competition make up after the NSW clubs aligned with the representative teams on Wednesday. The quiz proved too tough again so why not try this week's brain teaser to win an MP3 player courtesy of JVC Pro.
# 27 - Episode 27
One of Tahs greatest rivals Dan Herbert joins the panel this week as does rampaging Wallaby Number 8 David Lyons. Dan takes us through preparations in France for next year's Rugby World Cup. Jonah Lomu, Jone Tawake's amputation, Rugby 80, the NPC and the league haka controversy all get covered. Dave Lyons updates his and the squad's progress ahead of the Spring Tour and we find out what other language Ewen McKenzie speaks. We also feature another brain teaser on the Waratahs head coach. We get more emails in including the latest from Chris Whitaker who just can't stay away. All that and more on Rugby's definitive podcast - Tah Talk episode 27.
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17/10/2006 |
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# 26 - Episode 26
They call him Frank the Tank and he's our special guest this week. HSBC Waratahs lock Al Kanaar joins Ewen McKenzie in the Tah Talk studios for a very funny episode. Jon B Geddes' fan club emerges from the podcasting world. The panel looks at the Super 14 draw speculation, Wallaby halfbacks, the Trim Tahs, National Competition, wrap up the Gulf Air Development tour with Sam Norton-Knight, Al Manning and Clint Eadie to name but a few. We announce two winners of the quiz and ask a tough one for next week. So download Rugby's most quoted and newsworthy podcast now! Also - Frank lets loose with a Ron Burgundy impersonation that is not to be missed!
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12/10/2006 |
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# 25 - Episode 25
Tah Talk speaks exclusively to HSBC Waratahs hooker Adam Freier about his controversial omission from the Wallaby Spring Tour Squad. Ewen McKenzie also weighs in with his comments on the tour squad. Mark Cashman and Jon B Geddes join Djuro Sen in the studio while Ross Smart files a report with the Development team in Ireland. Don't forget the quiz question either. This is the easiest yet so we won't even call it a brain teaser! An MP3 player from JVC Pro is up for grabs. We also chat to Tim Richards, the manager of the Trim Tahs who are heading to Thailand for the Rugby 80 world championship.
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5/10/2006 |
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# 24 - Episode 24
It's big! Episode 24 is our first hour-long edition of Tah Talk and it's got everything. Lote Tuqiri is our special guest and he opens up to the team about everything from his future to the Wallabies and the World Cup. Greg Growden joins the team in the studio with regulars Mark 'Crusher' Cashman and Jon B Geddes. Djuro Sen crosses to the UK to speak with Ross Smart, Dean Mumm and Les Kiss as they prepare to meet Saracens A. The Brain Teaser is answered and another tricky one is asked. So why not take a chance and download Rugby's most quoted podcast.
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29/9/2006 |
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# 23 - Episode 23
Tah Talk welcomes back Morgan Turinui who takes the panel through the Waratahs loss to the Reds last week and looks forward to the Bathurst clash against the Force. An interesting and frank interview as always with Morgan. Michael Doyle, former Easts coach and General Manager and now Community Rugby manager with NSW Rugby, talks about the big weekend out west. The panel discusses George Gregan's decision to stand down from the Wallaby spring tour and there are emails and the toughest Rugby brain teaser possible!
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21/9/2006 |
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# 22 - Episode 22
Mat Rogers is leaving rugby - hear what Ewen McKenzie has to say in this episode. Djuro is joined by Les Kiss and Mark Cashman with Jon B Geddes on assignment. Casho tells us about his night at the John Eales Medal. The team takes a look at the APC, reviewing game one against the Brumbies and looking forward to the Reds at Gosford. The quiz is answered with 2 winners of the JVC Pro MP3 players announced and another tough brain teaser is asked. Feedback and teaser answers should be sent to tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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13/9/2006 |
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# 21 - Episode 21
It's the biggest episode yet! Djuro Sen crosses to Canberra to catch up with Les Kiss and David Lyons ahead of the APC game against the Brumbies, Greg Growden reports in from South Africa on the final Tri Nations test between the Wallabies and Springboks and the panel looks in detail at the National Competition officially endorsed by the ARU Board this week. Jon B Geddes is back! As usual the brain teaser gets answered and a new even more perplexing one is asked.
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7/9/2006 |
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# 20 - Episode 20
It's Tah Talk 20. This week NSWRU CEO Fraser Neill joins the panel and explains the latest on the National Club Competition. Jon B Geddes has a day off. Chris Whitaker chats to the team from Ireland and talks about winning the first ever Waratah Medal. The panel answers emails over last week's controversial NZ Bleating Episode and answers the ever popular Rugby Brain Teaser. Feedback as always on tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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# 19 - Episode 19
Wallaby and Waratah warrior Phil Waugh joins the panel this week and talks about the controversial Bledisloe Test and the fallout in New Zealand. The first prize is awarded for the brain teaser and a new question is asked. The panel also covers the Tuqiri suspension, Tooheys New Cup finals and a whole lot more. To answer the quiz or send feedback email us at tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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23/8/2006 |
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# 18 - Episode 18
There's plenty of laughs this week as Tah Talk crosses to NZ to get the inside story from the Sydney Morning Herald's Greg Growden. Peter Hewat also drops in to preview the Tooheys New Cup final and his continuing aspirations for Australian representation. The brain teaser gets answered and a new one is asked. An MP3 player is up for grabs. Remember to listen to get the question to WIN and send your answers to tahtalk@nswrugby.com.au
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23/8/2006 |
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# 17 - Episode 17
Tah Talk continues to offer more to its growing army of listeners. After their successful debut last week, Jon B Geddes and Mark Cashman are back again to form a regular team with hosts Djuro Sen and Les Kiss. Brett Sheehan speaks exclusively to Tah Talk about his call up to the Wallaby squad. Listeners also have the chance to win an MP3 Player courtesy of our good friends at JVC Pro if they can answer the Rugby Brain Tease! The panel reviews the Springbok test, Matt Dunning's judiciary appearance, the TNC and more.
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10/8/2006 |