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The Australian
The Breakdown
Australian rugby once had $40 million in the bank. Crowds over 100,000. TV audiences of 3 million. Today the Wallabies have sunk to their lowest world ranking ever. Off the field rugby is a "war zone" with a $20 million deficit last year alone.
The Breakdown is a gripping podcast investigation from The Australian, exploring just how far "the game they play in heaven" has fallen - and why. Jessica Halloran and Claire Harvey have interviewed everyone from ex-PMs and billionaires to Wallabies legends, boardroom insiders and the volunteers battling to keep the game alive. Raw and...
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3.7 stars from 271 ratings
No grass roots
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“I taught in a NSW public primary school for 23 years. We had regular visits and programs by AFL, Rugby league , netball , cricket, volleyball but not once a rugby union clinic , promotion or program. There was $100 million dollars allocated by the Australian government to promote sports and...”Read full review »
Mrs PE via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/11/24
Couldn’t finish
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“Was going to listen but then heard Alan Jones’ voice, and my ears deserve better.”
DRmum via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/11/23
Valuable history lesson
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“Eye opening podcast about an amazing sport that has been ruined by greed and incompetence. It was great hearing the views of ex coaches and players. And I pray that people hear this and want to do more to promote Rugby in Australia. I hope the break down does stories like this for all Australian...”Read full review »
Houli44 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
05/12/22
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