LIFE AFTER RUGBY | ANDY POWELL - Welsh Rugby's biggest character, on and off the field
LIFE AFTER RUGBY | ANDY POWELL - Welsh Rugby's biggest character, on and off the field
One of Welsh Rugby's biggest characters on and off the pitch, RugbyPass travelled to Brecon to see how life after rugby is treating Andy Powell.
Brodie Retallick opens up on Walk the Talk | Trailer | RPTV
All Blacks and lineout king Brodie Retallick opens up to Jim Hamilton in the latest episode of Walk the Talk. Full episode available now exclusively to RugbyPass TV
Eddie Jones reflects on his career, rugby's growth in Japan, coaching England and Australia, South African rugby and much more. Full episode coming Tuesday 18 June on RPTV
Pieter-Steph du Toit with Big Jim - Teaser trailer | RPTV
Double World Cup winning Springbok Pieter-Steph du Toit hosts Jim Hamilton in Japan for an all-encompassing chat about RWC2023, horrific injuries and Chasing the Sun 2. Watch the full chat on RugbyPass TV
Answering your most asked rugby questions | Ben Curry
RugbyPass was lucky enough to speak to Sale Sharks and England rugby star Ben Curry as he answered all your rugby questions from social media.
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Meet the Georgians | Some of the toughest rugby players in the world
Former Ireland international lock Mike McCarthy visited Tbilisi in Georgia, seeking to find out more about some of the toughest rugby players in the world
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The most brutal sport in the world | Calcio Storico
Max Lahiff travelled to Florence, Italy, to learn more about the annual battle that is Calcio Storico.
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Being Barbarians - Rugby Documentary
Our new rugby documentary follows Scott Robertson and Ronan O'Gara in a brand new saga following the Barbarians rugby team, one of the most famous sides in the world. In this clash, they take on New Zealand XV.
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Inside the world of rugby agents - Ardie Savea meets Roc Nation | Changing the Game
Episode 2 of Changing the Game follows Roc Nation, the innovative entertainment agency which is managing the likes of Cheslin Kolbe, Maro Itoje and Ardie Savea. This episode follows their president Michael Yormark as he travels to South Africa to str
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Being Barbarians | Trailer
RugbyPass presents a story of superstar coaches and players uniting under the famous black and white once again. Scott Robertson and Ronan O'Gara aim to guide the Barbarians to victory against an All Blacks VX at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London.
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Dan Biggar | Rugby Roots with Jim Hamilton
Jim Hamilton is joned on rugby roots by Wales rugby captain and legend Dan Biggar. He chats through his recent decision to move from Northampton to Toulon and how the deal came about.
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These are the future stars of American rugby | The Rugby Showcase Documentary
One hundred of America's best young rugby players descend on Denver, Colorado for a combine in the hopes of impressing MMLR scouts for a Major League Rugby contract.
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Where Eagles Dream | USA vs All Blacks Documentary | RugbyPass Originals
Where Eagles Dream, the behind-the-scenes rugby documentary with the USA ahead of last October’s fixture versus the All Blacks in Washington DC, has been released. RugbyPass was given exclusive access to film the preparations for the prestigious matc
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Eben Etzebeth | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton travels to the South of France to visit the home of French giants Toulon and Springbok giant, Eben Etzebeth.
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Mike Brown | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton is joined by former England international Mike Brown in the City of Newcastle. Mike discusses his difficult ending at Harlequins, how that team turned around their season to win the Premiership and much more.
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Chris Ashton | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton is joined by friend, former teammate and serial try-scorer Chris Ashton, as the pair take a walk down memory lane and discuss Chris' often controversial career to date.
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Taking on one of the top university teams in the UK | John Okafor VLOG | Episode 2
John Okafor is back for RugbyPass again as he takes us on a journey with him as Leeds Beckett plays Hartpury in BUCS Super Rugby in England. John shows us how he is recovering from a knee injury, as well as his morning routine before a rugby match!
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Rugby Explorer | Hong Kong
Episode two of Rugby Explorer sees Jim Hamilton return home to his homeland (kind of). He explores the city and discovers a vibrant rugby scene and meets some local characters who show what Hong Kong is all about.
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Facing Goliath | A story following Italy as they take on the mighty All Blacks | A Rugby Originals Documentary
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Italian rugby team as they prepared for a clash with the All Blacks at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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INSIDE THE BARBARIANS | Go behind the scenes with one of the most iconic rugby clubs in the world
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with one of the most iconic rugby clubs in the world as they prepared for a clash with Wales at the Principality stadium.
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Rugby Explorer | Italy
Italy plays host to Jim in the latest episode of our Rugby Explorer series. The first stop is the eternal city, Rome, for some Gladiator training. We then travel to the rugby heartlands of Treviso to visit Italy’s most successful club team.
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LIFE AFTER RUGBY | ANDY POWELL - Welsh Rugby's biggest character, on and off the field
One of Welsh Rugby's biggest characters on and off the pitch, RugbyPass travelled to Brecon to see how life after rugby is treating Andy Powell.
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Facing Goliath Trailer | Behind the scenes with Italy vs All Blacks | RugbyPass Originals
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Italian rugby team as they prepare for a clash with the All Blacks at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Azzurri have entered a new era in their history.
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Reforging The Steelers | Episode 1 | RugbyPass Originals
The Steelers after managing New Zealand's lockdown under new coach Tai Lavea. New signings Dalton Papalii and Kieran Read join the team and bring new leadership to the team trying to bring silverware back to Manukau.
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Reforging The Steelers | Episode 2 | RugbyPass Originals
In Episode 2 of Reforging the Steelers, we follow the team through rounds two to four as they try to get their season on track after an opening loss to competition powerhouses Tasman.
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Reforging the Steelers | Episode 3 | RugbyPass Originals
In Episode 3 of Reforging the Steelers, the up-and-down season continues against Taranaki and North Harbour, the results of which seals the fate for Counties.
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The USA rugby player who isn't allowed to enter America || Rugby Pass documentary
RugbyPass travels to the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland to speak to Paul Mullen, the USA rugby player who currently isn't allowed to travel back to America.
We follow the incredible story of the star of the island as he tries to return.
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Schalk Brits | Bringing Home Gold
Schalk Brits spoke to RugbyPass about his experiences bringing the William Webb Ellis trophy back to South Africa.
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Beyond 80 | Knocked
In a new RugbyPass series - Beyond 80 - takes an unflinching look at the reality of concussion in rugby. 'Knocked' sees players, referees, medics and the sport's bodies give a unique insight into the condition and what's being done to combat it.
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RugbyPass Insiders | Tonga | Road to Japan
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Tonga national team as they prepare for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.
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The Season | Series 8 | Trailer
The award-winning rugby series, 'The Season' is back for its eighth season following Brisbane Boys College as they look to finally end their long wait for a GPS win. The GPS is one of the oldest schoolboy rugby competitions in Australia.
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Matt Hampson | RugbyPass Exceptional Stories
RugbyPass has followed the incredible story of ex-professional rugby player Matt Hampson, who was paralysed from the neck down following a scrummaging accident while training with the England U21s in March 2005.
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 1
As the memories of the 2019 season linger for the BBC rugby program, a new re-structured
GPS competition awaits the 2020 First XV as they prepare for the most challenging year in
recent history. Pre-season gets underway despite a stuttering pandemic
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RUGBYPASS INSIDERS | NADOLO - A RugbyPass Originals Documentary
"Nadolo" explores the life and career of Fijian rugby legend Nemani Nadolo.
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 2
An undefeated start to the season for the BBC First XV puts the boys from Toowong in prime
position for a premiership. Training intensity heightens as the team prepares for a visit by
unbeaten Nudgee College who look to avenge their loss to the Green
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 3
All eyes are on Miskin Oval as the premiership hopes of the two heavyweight rugby
powerhouses go toe to toe. A Try Of The Season effort from Nudgee puts BBC on the backfoot as they trail the visitors by two tries to nil with only minutes remaining.
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 4
The Round 8 clash against Nudgee College enters its final phase, as the home team starts to capitalise on their offensive momentum. A 12-0 deficit is quickly reversed and the premiership title at stake looks more achievable by the minute.
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 5
The Round 8 clash against Nudgee College enters its final phase, as the home team starts to capitalise on their offensive momentum. A 12-0 deficit is quickly reversed and the premiership title at stake looks more achievable by the minute.
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 6
Members of the First XV squad give an exclusive insight to a reflex game that may be giving
them a physical edge over the other GPS schools, while the countdown continues for the final
round clash against Brisbane State High. Attention turns to Fursd
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 7
As expected, Brisbane State High come out of the gates at a rapid pace and force BBC on the defensive in the opening minutes. Two scores knock the Green White and Black off their stride, but soon enough the raw talent and superior attacking potencies
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 8
The final whistle blows on the 2020 season. And BBC have finally broken the back of a 100 year old drought. With the premiership trophy in hand, the team returns to Toowong to celebrate with family and friends, while the Old Boys community collective
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The Season | Series 8 | Episode 9
The new season arrives and the BBC team prepare for Round 1 with a rugby camp on the Sunshine Coast. A new roster and coaching team set the wheels in motion as excitement builds to the start of the Queensland GPS competition. A trial against Ipswich
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Reforging The Steelers | Episode 1 | RugbyPass Originals
The Steelers after managing New Zealand's lockdown under new coach Tai Lavea. New signings Dalton Papalii and Kieran Read join the team and bring new leadership to the team trying to bring silverware back to Manukau.
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Reforging The Steelers | Episode 2 | RugbyPass Originals
In Episode 2 of Reforging the Steelers, we follow the team through rounds two to four as they try to get their season on track after an opening loss to competition powerhouses Tasman.
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Reforging the Steelers | Episode 3 | RugbyPass Originals
In Episode 3 of Reforging the Steelers, the up-and-down season continues against Taranaki and North Harbour, the results of which seals the fate for Counties.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 1
In episode one, we're taken to Round 6 of the Queensland GPS Rugby competition where the only two unbeaten teams in the premiership race come face to face, We also journey back to pre-season and as the team prepares for 2019 kickoff against Churchie.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 2
In Episode 2, pre-season comes to a punishing conclusion as the team completes a week-long camp on the Sunshine Coast, before a final trial game shapes the final squad selection. Round 1 kicks off in perfect conditions at Churchie.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 3
A compelling team performance from the First XV in Round 1 eases the injury concerns from the previous week, while the boys are thrust into the industrious rhythm of the school term.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 4
The first home game ends positively and the team immediately focusses on Ipswich Grammar - the competition dark horse.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 5
An unconvincing win against Ipswich Grammar School has the coaching staff
concerned about the potential distraction of Old Boys weekend, while the rugby playing musicians prepare for their big night.
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The Season | Series 6 | Episode 6
The game of the season hangs in the balance with the Premiership in reach but
a series of crucial errors leaves the home crowd stunned.
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The Season | Series 5 | Episode 1 | Hamilton Boys High School
In a country where rugby is king, high schools are breeding grounds for future rugby talent that the sporting world acknowledges to be the most plentiful on the planet.
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The Season | Series 5 | Episode 2 | Hamilton Boys High School
Training ramps up a gear as the team hits the gym to complete their final phase of strength work, while the leadership group provides critical analysis of the recent victory against Auckland Grammar.
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The Season | Series 5 | Episode 3 | Hamilton Boys High School
A changing room reminder about team values and expectations encourages the squad to train with consistency but mistakes start to creep in.
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The Season | Series 5 | Episode 4 | Hamilton Boys High School
A must-win fixture against neighbouring Tauranga Boys High School puts the team’s success in the firing line.
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The Season | Series 5 | Episode 5 | Hamilton Boys High School
A single kick ends up being the difference between a successful season or a failed campaign and Hamilton hearts are tested in the Tauranga rain.
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Ian McKinley | RugbyPass Exceptional Stories
It's now roughly eight years since the accident that led to Ian McKinley losing the sight in his left eye.
In a freak accident, a stray boot from a fellow teammate perforated his left eye while playing a club match in 2010 for University College Dub
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Henry Fraser | RugbyPass Exceptional Stories
A life-changing injury would become an inspirational triumph over adversity for talented young rugby player Henry Fraser.
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Ed Jackson | RugbyPass Exceptional Stories
At 28, aspiring rugby player Ed Jackson dived into the shallow end of a pool at a barbeque, breaking his neck. Since his shock injury, Jackson has been on an incredible journey, helping others while he recovers.
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RUGBY EXPLORER | SOUTH AFRICA - Big Jim Hamilton explores the rugby communities of Cape Town and Port Elizabeth
We travel to South Africa for the latest episode of Rugby Explorer. Jim explores the stunning cities of Cape Town and Porth Elizabeth and meets the local rugby communities in both cities.
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Rugby Explorer | Singapore
Ex-Scotland international, Jim Hamilton, travels to Singapore to explore the city and find out more about the rugby scene in the Southeast Asian country. He meets up with the national team captain and several local players.
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Going Pro | Saracens Women
‘Going Pro’- Our new behind the scenes documentary with Saracens Women’s rugby team as they attempted to defend their Premiership title in the 18/19 season
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Foden: Stateside | A RugbyPass Originals Documentary
In 2018 former England fullback Ben Foden shocked the rugby world when he confirmed a switch to the newly formed Rugby United New York and Major League Rugby, America's latest professional rugby venture.
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This is Zebre | A RugbyPass Originals Documentary
In an exclusive feature-length documentary, RugbyPass goes behind the scenes with Zebre Rugby Club in the build-up to their pre-season match with local rivals Benetton Rugby
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Documentary - 'The Dragons Lair'
With exclusive access to Dragons at their state-of-the-art training centre at Ystrad Mynach, this fly on the wall documentary brings you closer than ever to what goes on behind closed doors at a professional rugby team.
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The Academy - Part One
RugbyPass takes a look behind the scenes at the Leicester Tigers' player academy.
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The Academy - Part Two
In this episode, the academy team faces rivals Wasps after a convincing win over Northampton Saints.
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The Academy - Part Three
The Academy - Part Three - Behind the scenes with Leicester Tigers' academy programme
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The Academy - Part Four
Part four of our behind the scenes look at the Leicester Tigers academy.
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The Academy - Part Five
The Academy - Part Five - Go behind the scenes with the Leicester Tigers' academy to see what it takes to become a Tiger.
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The Academy - Part Six
The academy team's hard work all year has led to this game - the final at Allianz Park against Gloucester. Watch the epic finale to our docu-series exclusively on RugbyPass.
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Operation Jaypan - Part 1
Follow Jaybor Staunton as he travels from tip to toe of Japan over a packed 10 days to visit the host cities ahead of the Rugby World Cup 2019. Part 1 sees Jaybor travel from the northern city of Sapporo to the bright lights of Tokyo.
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Operation Jaypan - Part 2
Jaybor continues his journey through Japan ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Part 2 sees Jaybor travel from Osaka all the way through to the south island of Kyushu, stopping off in the remaining host cities of RWC 2019.
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Ra's RugbyPass OE - Episode 1 - Glasgow v Montpellier
Ra Pomare travels to Glasgow where he finds some familiar faces pulling the strings in a European Rugby Champions Cup clash between Glasgow Warriors and Montpellier.
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Ra's RugbyPass OE - Episode 2 - Bristol All Blacks
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Ra's RugbyPass OE - Episode 3 - Gloucester Kiwis
Kiwi expat Ra Pomare travels to the west country of England where a fair number of proud New Zealanders (Willy Heinz, Tom Marshall, Jeremy Thrush, Jason Woodward, Josh Hohneck, and Motu Matu’u) now ply their trade for Gloucester Rugby.
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Ra's RugbyPass OE - Episode 4 - Pau Players
After eyeing the small town of Pau it's not hard to imagine why Conrad Smith, Colin Slade, Jamie McIntosh, and Tom Taylor seem to be really enjoying life right now. Please join Ra Pomare on an overseas experience in southern France.
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Game Day - PRO14 Final
RugbyPass takes you behind-the-scenes of the 2018 PRO14 Final Day. 'Game Day' gives a unique insight into what goes into the day; from groundsmen to chefs, to the coaches and players themselves.
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When Jim met Stephen
Jim Hamilton and Stephen Ferris sat down in the RugbyPass Dublin offices to look ahead to today's must-win game for both sides, discussing among other things the matchup in the centres.
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When Jim met Finn
Wee Finn gives Big Jim a kicking masterclass at Racing 92's state of the art facility in Paris.
Jim Hamilton caught up with Finn Russell ahead of Scotlands clash with France, this Saturday.
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Kiwis Abroad | UK & Europe | Sam Smith Reports
Join RugbyPass employee of the month runner-up Sam Smith as he embarks on an epic journey across Europe to track down some of the finest Kiwi talent plying their trade in the Northern Hemisphere.
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The Season | Series 3 | Episode 1 | St Patrick’s College Silverstream
Episode 1 of a three-part series looking inside one of New Zealand’s iconic rugby colleges, St Pats Silverstream, as the First XV edge closer to re-writing the record books in the school’s esteemed 86-year sporting history. Produced by Onion TV.
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The Season | Series 3 | Episode 2 | St Patrick's College Silverstream
Episode 2 of a three-part series looking inside one of New Zealand’s iconic rugby colleges, St Pats Silverstream, as the First XV edge closer to re-writing the record books in the school’s esteemed 86-year sporting history. Produced by Onion TV.
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The Season | Series 3 | Episode 3 | St Patrick's College Silverstream
Episode 3 of a three-part series looking inside one of New Zealand’s iconic rugby colleges, St Pats Silverstream, as the First XV edge closer to re-writing the record books in the school’s esteemed 86-year sporting history. Produced by Onion TV.
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The Bear Pit
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Behind the Bears - Episode 1
Behind the Bears - Episode 1
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Behind the Bears - Episode 2 - Part 1
Behind the Bears - Episode 2 - Part 1
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Behind the Bears - Episode 2 - Part 2
Behind the Bears - Episode 2 - Part 2
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RugbyPads | Episode 1 | Freddie Burns
In the first episode of Rugby Pads, Big Jim visits the King of Bath, Freddie Burns, to have a look around his Pad and take a dip in his hot tub.
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RugbyPads | Episode 2 | Jamie George
Jim visits Jamie George at his home in St. Albans, to see what life is like in London's plush Northwest.
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The Season | Series 1 | Episode 1 | St Joseph's Nudgee College
A look at one of Australia’s most prestigious rugby schools as the First XV navigate their way through the 2017 GPS Premiership Season.
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The Season | Series 1 | Episode 2 | St Joseph's Nudgee College
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The Season | Series 1 | Episode 3 | St Joseph's Nudgee College
In the third installment, the St. Joseph’s game concludes in the most astonishing fashion with Nudgee scraping home in overtime.
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The Season | Series 1 | Episode 4 | St Joseph's Nudgee College
In the fourth episode, Nudgee’s match up with Southport brings together the two best teams in Queensland.
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The Season | Series 1 | Episode 5 | St Joseph's Nudgee College
In this final episode, a defensive lapse in the dying seconds denies a final comeback against Southport and the undefeated title is surrendered.