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🏉🌟 Dive deep into the world of rugby union with the legendary Brian Ashton MBE, former coach of Bath and England, in this compelling episode of The Business of Sports Show. Ashton, a revered figure in the rugby community, shares his rich experiences, insights, and the wisdom accrued from a distinguished coaching career.

🏆🤔 The episode features an in-depth discussion about the 2007 Rugby World Cup, with a particular focus on one of the most debated moments in rugby history: Did Mark Cueto score that try against South Africa in the final? Hear Ashton's perspective on this momentous occasion and the impact it had on the game and his team.

📊 Additionally, Brian Ashton delves into the broader state of rugby union, analysing both its triumphs and tribulations. He candidly addresses the controversies surrounding the decisions made by Television Match Officials (TMOs) during the recent World Cup, offering his expert opinion on the mistakes made and the implications for the sport.

🚀 Looking to the future, Ashton discusses the potential of rugby 11s, a variation of the traditional rugby union format. He shares his insights on why this emerging format has the capability to revolutionise the sport, potentially making a significant impact on how rugby is played and enjoyed worldwide.

📺 Whether you're a rugby aficionado, a sports management enthusiast, or simply love a good discussion about the intricacies and evolution of sports, this episode is a must-watch.

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Another 'what if' incident for Kiwi rugby fans, as World Rugby privately acknowledges Aaron Smith’s disallowed try should have stood.

World Rugby's updated TMO protocol indicates the try should have counted towards the All Blacks' final score in their nail-biting match against South Africa.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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This is going to make the Rugby World Cup pain worse, isn't it?

Apparently World Rugby has privately conceded that the disallowed Aaron Smith try in the Rugby World Cup final should actually have been allowed.

They're not saying this publicly, but media are reporting that World Rugby have privately acknowledged to the All Blacks that the refs got it wrong.

What happened was that the refs denied the try because the TMO found a knock-on at a lineout in the lead up to the try. But the trouble is, the knock-on was four phases back.

And the World Rugby rules say that if the TMO goes back looking for knock-ons in the lead up to a try, they can only go back 2 phases.

And this is not some random, obscure rule, it's a rule that was passed in the middle of last year. So the refs got it wrong, and the try should've stood.

Now this is going to start the 'what ifs', isn’t it?

Because- what if the try was allowed? Might the All Blacks have won?

Sure, Beauden Barrett made up for it just a few minutes later when he scored a try to replace that try, but it was in a hard to convert-from position, so the conversion was missed. 

Is possible that if the All Blacks were given this try, the conversion might have gone through the posts? And instead of losing by 1 point, the All Blacks could've won by 1 point?

We don’t know, and we never will.

But what we can absolutely know for sure is the TMO needs to change, doesn't it?

The Telegraph in the UK has just published 10 simple and effective rule changes that should be made to rugby referring- and number 2 is reduce TMO involvement.

Amen to that.

And what the Telegraph recommends - on the basis of consulting with coaches, analysts and fans- is that the TMO should only look at try scoring placements and severe acts of foul play, nothing else.

“No slow-motion replays of forward passes – more on that later – and knock-ons, no slo-mo footage of ambiguous double movements.”

Again, amen.

I am heartily sick of some guy behind a computer scouring every single movement in the lead up to a try to see if he can find any reason to say "the computer says no".

Limit the TMO and put the passion back in the sport. It won't give the 2023 Rugby World Cup to the All Blacks, but it will stop us wanting to throw our coffee cups at the screen.

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🏉🎙️ In a candid and exclusive episode of The Business of Sports Show, we welcome the highly esteemed Eddie Jones, the former head coach of Australia and England's rugby teams. Known for his sharp insights and a career dotted with both triumphs and tribulations, Jones opens up about the tumultuous events leading to Australia's early departure from the World Cup and the story behind his consequential resignation.

🇦🇺 Eddie doesn't hold back as he details the strategic blueprint he had envisioned for Australian Rugby and where the disconnect with the governing body arose. In a tale that reveals much about the complexities of sports administration and the often-unseen pressures at the international coaching level, Jones gives us his unfiltered perspective on where it went awry.

💼 Plus, in a forward-looking discussion, we explore what the future holds for this coaching maestro. Where might Eddie Jones bring his expertise next? We delve into the speculation and hear it straight from the man himself about where he sees his path in rugby leading.

📈 If you're intrigued by the inner workings of sports management, the delicate balance between coaching and governance, or simply a fan of rugby eager to hear from one of the sport's most brilliant minds, this episode cannot be missed.

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All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been suspended for two matches following his high tackle at the Rugby World Cup.

The All Blacks captain was the first to be red-carded in World Cup final history, after his shoulder-led tackle connected with Jesse Kriel's head.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what the brief ban entails here.

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We are BACK! Welcome to season 3 of The Business of Sports Show! We kick off with a returning guest who is never boring! Mr David Moffett

🏉🚨 Join us on this riveting episode of The Business of Sports Show as we sit down once again with the outspoken and ever-insightful David Moffett, former CEO of the Welsh Rugby Union. With his renowned acumen for the sport's administration and a track record of unfiltered opinions, Moffett returns to our platform with a hard-hitting analysis that every rugby fan and stakeholder ought to hear.

🔥 In this exclusive interview, Moffett delves into the heart of the issues plaguing modern rugby union, shedding light on why he believes the sport is inching towards a precipice. From governance challenges to financial sustainability, no topic is off-limits.

🏆 As we reflect on the Rugby World Cup 2023, Moffett articulates why the event failed to resonate as expected with fans and stakeholders alike. He offers an unvarnished breakdown of the shortcomings that prevented the tournament from soaring to its full potential.

💡 But it’s not all doom and gloom! David Moffett is here not just to critique but to offer a beacon of hope with his innovative concept: rugby 11s. Discover how this alternative format could be the saviour that rugby union desperately needs, potentially transforming the landscape of the sport.

📈 Whether you’re a rugby enthusiast, a sports business professional, or just keen on understanding the complexities behind the scenes of major sports, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights.

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A deflated All Blacks cohort have come through the gates at Auckland Airport after returning home from the Rugby World Cup in France.

The team's been away for over 70 days, having departed New Zealand back in August.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what's coming next for the All Blacks, as they work to move past last weekend's loss.

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It's been a big weekend in the world of sport- so ZB's Jason Pine recaps the results of the Rugby World Cup final with a boost from the talkback callers!

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Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The Rugby World Cup has finally come to an end- with South Africa narrowly beating out New Zealand to take home the title. What did we think of the result? Was this a fair victory? Have TMOs gone too far?

Online grocery startup Supie has gone into voluntary administration after two years of operation. Are we sad to see this development? Does the supermarket duopoly need competition- or regulation? 

Winston Peters has spoken out and given his first post-election interview. He won't give much away, but expressed interest in getting negotiations wrapped up quickly. What's his goal here?

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Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The Rugby World Cup has finally come to an end- with South Africa narrowly beating out New Zealand to take home the title. What did we think of the result? Was this a fair victory? Have TMOs gone too far?

Online grocery startup Supie has gone into voluntary administration after two years of operation. Are we sad to see this development? Does the supermarket duopoly need competition- or regulation? 

Winston Peters has spoken out and given his first post-election interview. He won't give much away, but expressed interest in getting negotiations wrapped up quickly. What's his goal here?

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Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Kiwiblog founder and Curia pollster David Farrar joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

The Rugby World Cup has finally come to an end- with South Africa narrowly beating out New Zealand to take home the title. What did we think of the result? Was this a fair victory? Have TMOs gone too far?

Online grocery startup Supie has gone into voluntary administration after two years of operation. Are we sad to see this development? Does the supermarket duopoly need competition- or regulation? 

Winston Peters has spoken out and given his first post-election interview. He won't give much away, but expressed interest in getting negotiations wrapped up quickly. What's his goal here?

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A hotly-anticipated final ended in disappointment for New Zealand, after the Springboks won the World Cup.

The Springboks went scoreless in the second half but managed to hold out a 14-man New Zealand 12-11.

Sportstalk host Jason Pine weighs in on the nation's reaction- as some fans are taking the loss out on referee Wayne Barnes.

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If you hadn’t heard of Tom Foley before yesterday, you’ve probably heard of him now. 

He was the Television Match Official - or TMO - in yesterday’s Rugby World Cup final. If you were watching the match on TV, he was the guy in the jacket and tie who kept popping up in the corner of the screen. 

In fact, did he “pop up”? Or was he on screen the whole time? It felt like he was there the whole time. 

And it’s him and the other faceless match officials who have been in the firing line. Especially over that farcical situation where we had two players committing pretty much the same offence, but only one of them getting a red card. 

It was the faceless match officials who made the call there. They’re the ones who go through the video when a player is sent off with a yellow card and it’s them who decide whether it’s upgraded to a red card.  

So what’s the solution? Well, I reckon robots are the solution. Not completely. But I reckon robots or artificial intelligence would be much better for making the calls on things like whether a yellow card is upgraded to a red card.  

If they reckon lawyers could be replaced one day by Artificial Intelligence, why not match officials as well?   

I remember reading about a TV documentary that featured an experiment with artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which found that a robot going through a complex legal document was able to do it faster and more accurately than humans. 

There was a huge outcry at the time, apparently, from people in the legal profession who reckoned you could never replace a human when it comes to doing legal stuff. 

And some of the concerns they raised were about things like privacy. Because, if you’ve got a robot dealing with confidential stuff, what happens if it goes AWOL and starts sending sensitive material to every Tom, Dick and Harry? 

We’ve actually seen, haven’t we, with one of the latest versions of Artificial Intelligence - Chat GPT - cases where the machine has gone rogue and has been doing things like getting into arguments with people, apparently. 

So you can see why people might be a bit antsy about letting the robot deal with their private, sensitive information. I can’t imagine wanting a robot to defend me if I ended up in court either.  

But sport is different. Yes, it can be high stakes. But nothing like the law. 

But, just like the law, inconsistent decision-making in sport is an issue. We get inconsistent legal decisions. We get inconsistent refereeing decisions too. And that’s one of the big talking points to come out of yesterday’s rugby world cup final.  

Which is why I think the robots should be brought in. We’ve got four years until the next World Cup. Surely, by then the technology could be in place where the faceless, off-site match officials could be replaced by a machine. 

Someone asked me how the robots would announce their decisions. Easy. It would come through on the big screen at the venues. 

Take the human decision-making out of it and you would get a lot more consistency. 

You’d still want to have an on-field referee. But there'd be less of the nonsense we saw yesterday and there'd be more consistent decisions at times when it really matters. 

Like, as we saw yesterday, times when a single decision can determine whether both teams see out the game with the same number of players on the field - or not. 

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On the latest (and final) Rugby Direct from Paris, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the Rugby World Cup final, won by South Africa 12-11 in Paris.

We break down the decider from the yellow and red cards, to TMO intervention to the actual rugby itself and whether it was a "good"final and showpiece for the game.

We break down Ian Foster's somewhat complicated legacy in charge of the All Blacks and where to next for him, as well as touch on the news out of Australia that Eddie Jones is out at Wallabies coach.

All that and an ode to the things we've lost/had stolen on tour, on Rugby Direct.

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On the latest edition of Rugby Direct, the scene is set for the World Cup final and Elliott Smith and Liam Napier dive into the two sides named by the All Blacks and South Africa for the big dance.

We talk the make-up of the sides and how we expect them to play as well as the emotion of the match, as well as the new World Rugby Awards nominations and some form of conclusion to the racism saga in the sport this week.

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All Blacks coach Ian Foster is likely to make a couple of changes to his side to face the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup final.

In which order locks Sam Whitelock and Brodie Retallick are used is likely to be the biggest debate.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave shares his prediction here today.

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On the latest Rugby Direct, Elliott Smith and Liam Napier review the contrasting ways the All Blacks and Springboks punched their tickets to the Rugby World Cup final - the All Blacks comfortably, South Africa less so.

We talk about the wider media reaction to both games and whether it was fair, while we also discuss the impending departures of several key All Blacks players and staff and if that will have a role in RWC final week.

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The Rugby World Cup final is set for a mouth watering clash between the old rivals the Springboks and the All Blacks. 

It comes after the Boks pipped England at the post 16-15 in their semi-final.

Newstalk ZB rugby commentator Elliot Smith spoke to Tim Dower about the two teams trading barbs in the lead up to the final.

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Capital Director Ben Thomas and journalist, editor and author Jo McCarroll joined in on a discussion about the following topics- and more!

The All Blacks have made it to the World Cup final- did we back them early on? If they win, where does that leave Ian Foster- should he expect a knighthood?

The gangs have come out against National's proposed crackdown- will these polices work in practice? Will the gangs turn to getting more face tattoos if patches are banned?

Where does Labour go from here? How long should they hang on to Chris Hipkins? Andrew Little has stepped down this week- who else will follow? 

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The All Blacks have completed a resounding 44-6 victory over Argentina, propelling themselves into the final to face either England or South Africa.

Will Jordan had a standout game scoring three tries with both Jordie Barrett and Shannon Frizell bagging two tries each. 

Newstalk ZB's rugby commentator Elliot Smith spoke to Jack Tame about the result and what happens next.

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