Ep.94 - Designing Rugby Balls and transforming Fijian Rugby with Mick Byrne

One of the great joys of Super Rugby Pacific has been the rise of the Fijian Drua.


Christy Doran and Matt Toomua are joined this week by Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne to discuss the 2024 season, overcoming communication boundaries, transforming Fijian rugby pathways, how much Fiji has got behind the team, how he helped design the Adidas rugby ball, and more. Christy and Matt also discuss the results from Super Rugby and the Six Nations, and the latest news out of Rugby Australia and the Rebels.


Hosts: Christy Doran & Matt Toomua 

Guest: Mick Byrne

Producer: Nick Wasiliev


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