http://www.rugby-radio.com en-us 2006 Rugby-radio.com amysiano@4x3.net (Amy Siano) The Rugby Hour John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt The Rugby Hour is a groundbreaking sixty minute talk radio show covering the global sport of rugby football in an engaging conversational format. Topics will include the international game as well as the rugby's regional development and promotion. Produced by John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt, the program originates from the Washington, D.C., USA area over the Fairfax Public Access radio and television network. The Rugby Hour is a groundbreaking sixty minute talk radio show covering the global sport of rugby football in an engaging conversational format. Topics will include the international game as well as the rugby's regional development and promotion. Produced by John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt, the program originates from the Washington, D.C., USA area over the Fairfax Public Access radio and television network. No John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt amysiano@4x3.net (Amy Siano) John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Premier Interview: John Wood, New Zealand Ambassador to the United States. Highlight: Ambassador's views on the All Blacks and a preview of the Embassy's Ambassador's Shield Match on November 13, 2005. Premier Interview: John Wood, New Zealand Ambassador to the United States. Highlight: Ambassador's views on the All Blacks and a preview of the Embassy's Ambassador's Shield Match on November 13, 2005. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/show01.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/archives Fri, 11 Nov 2005 08:42:16 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Six-Nations, All Blacks, Springbox, Wallabies John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with Dave Campbell of The Rugby Press, Rugby Review and Rugby News in New Zealand. Feature interview with Dave Campbell of The Rugby Press, Rugby Review and Rugby News in New Zealand. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_09-20-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_09-20-06.mp3 Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:42:16 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Six-Nations, All Blacks, Springbox, Wallabies John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with Ursula Kane Cafferty, author of Suitcase Number Seven the biography of Irish provincial scrumhalf Tom Cleary. Feature interview with Ursula Kane Cafferty, author of Suitcase Number Seven the biography of Irish provincial scrumhalf Tom Cleary. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_10-04-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_10-04-06.mp3 Wed, 4 Oct 2006 08:42:16 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Six-Nations, All Blacks, Springbox, Wallabies John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with Australian rugby journalist and author of "How to Watch a Game of Rugby", Spiros Zavos. Feature interview with Australian rugby journalist and author of "How to Watch a Game of Rugby", Spiros Zavos. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_10-18-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_10-18-06.mp3 Wed, 18 Oct 2006 08:42:16 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Six-Nations, All Blacks, Springbox, Wallabies John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with International Golden Oldies North American Rugby Rep., Fred Alexander and commentary from Nigel Trueman, founder of rugbyfootballhistory.com. Feature interview with International Golden Oldies North American Rugby Rep., Fred Alexander and commentary from Nigel Trueman, founder of rugbyfootballhistory.com. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-01-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-01-06.mp3 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 08:42:16 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Six-Nations, All Blacks, Springbox, Wallabies John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature discussion of the 2006 Ambassador's Shield rugby showcase in Washington, D.C., November 19. Interviews with current New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, Roy Ferguson, immediate past Ambassador, John Wood, and MARFU Men's Club All Star Manager and Asst. Coach, Cameron Dunlop. Feature discussion of the 2006 Ambassador's Shield rugby showcase in Washington, D.C., November 19. Interviews with current New Zealand Ambassador to the United States, Roy Ferguson, immediate past Ambassador, John Wood, and MARFU Men's Club All Star Manager and Asst. Coach, Cameron Dunlop. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-15-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-15-06.mp3 Wed, 15 Nov 2006 07:30:00 -0500 Sports, Rugby, Tri-Nations, Ambassador's Shield, MARFU Rugby, Kiwi Rugby, NZ Embasy John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature Interview with Mike Luke, rugby consultant, former Canadien international, coach and manager and recipient of the prestigious 2006 IRB Award for Development. Feature Interview with Mike Luke, rugby consultant, former Canadien international, coach and manager and recipient of the prestigious 2006 IRB Award for Development. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-29-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-29-06.mp3 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 07:30:00 -0500 Canadian Rugby, Rugby Coaching, Tri-Nations, Ambassador's Shield, MARFU Rugby, Kiwi Rugby, NZ Embasy John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Interviews with Wine educator and rugby enthusiast Robert Cavanuagh, Vice President of Washington Wine Academy, Cameron Dunlop, Mgr. and Asst. Coach of the MARFU Men's All Stars on the Ambassador Shield in D.C. and the 2006 NASC in Fla., and Tony Brown, Men's and Women's Head Coach at Vassar College analyzing the RFU turmoil in England. Interviews with Wine educator and rugby enthusiast Robert Cavanuagh, Vice President of Washington Wine Academy, Cameron Dunlop, Mgr. and Asst. Coach of the MARFU Men's All Stars on the Ambassador Shield in D.C. and the 2006 NASC in Fla., and Tony Brown, Men's and Women's Head Coach at Vassar College analyzing the RFU turmoil in England. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_12-13-06.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_12-13-06.mp3 Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:30:00 -0500 Washington Wine Academy, Rugby Coaching, Ambassador's Shield, MARFU Rugby, Kiwi Rugby, NZ Embasy, Vassar College Rugby John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with Al Dekin, First Five Films' Co-Producer and Co-Author of Play On, a feature-length, rugby-themed film due for release in 2007. Follow-up on Breakfast With Jonny Wilkinson running on the London stage, and Leeds and American international prop, Mike McDonald, as interviewed by The Rugby Hour's field correspondant, Tony Brown. Feature interview with Al Dekin, First Five Films' Co-Producer and Co-Author of Play On, a feature-length, rugby-themed film due for release in 2007. Follow-up on Breakfast With Jonny Wilkinson running on the London stage, and Leeds and American international prop, Mike McDonald, as interviewed by The Rugby Hour's field correspondant, Tony Brown. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_01-10-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_01-10-07.mp3 Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:30:00 -0500 First Five Films, rugby-themed film, Breakfast With Jonny Wilkinson, Mike McDonald, Tony Brown John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Six Nations Tournament Preview with in-studio guests Mark Kirwan (Tipperary), former player and now Director of Rugby for Alexandria Rugby (Virginia, USA) and Publican of Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant www.danieloconnells.com ; Eamon Harper (Limerick) technical author, retired physics professor and rugby raconteur; special feature analysis from Richard Bath of Scotland on Sunday; Stuart Cameron and Ritchie Gray of www.scottishrugbyradio.com and a re-broadcast of Total Rugby's segment with Rob Andrew on England's chances. Six Nations Tournament Preview with in-studio guests Mark Kirwan (Tipperary), former player and now Director of Rugby for Alexandria Rugby (Virginia, USA) and Publican of Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant www.danieloconnells.com ; Eamon Harper (Limerick) technical author, retired physics professor and rugby raconteur; special feature analysis from Richard Bath of Scotland on Sunday; Stuart Cameron and Ritchie Gray of www.scottishrugbyradio.com and a re-broadcast of Total Rugby's segment with Rob Andrew on England's chances. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_01-31-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_01-31-07.mp3 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Six Nations, Alexandria Rugby, Daniel O'Connell's Restaurant, Scotland Rugby, www.scottishrugbyradio.com John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Interview with The Rugby Hour's field correspondant Tony Brown on his recent invitation and trip as coach to observe the USA Eagle Men's camp in their first preparation for RWC 2007. Also, some classic rugby songs and stories. Interview with The Rugby Hour's field correspondant Tony Brown on his recent invitation and trip as coach to observe the USA Eagle Men's camp in their first preparation for RWC 2007. Also, some classic rugby songs and stories. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-28-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-28-07.mp3 Wed, 28 Feb 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Tony Brown, Rugby World Cup, Classic Rugby, Rugby Songs, rugby Stories John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Exclusive interview and first installment with newly appointed USA Rugby Age Grade Development Manager, Peter Steinberg on the launching of the USA Rugby Age Grade Strategic Plan and development of the game. Exclusive interview and first installment with newly appointed USA Rugby Age Grade Development Manager, Peter Steinberg on the launching of the USA Rugby Age Grade Strategic Plan and development of the game. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-02-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-02-07.mp3 Wed, 31 Jan 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Peter Steinberg, USA Rugby, Classic Rugby, Rugby John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with USA Eagle and Belmont Shore fullback, Francois Viljoen. In the world round-up, historian and web architect of www.rugbyfootballhistory.com, Nigel Trueman, shares a lesson on the Six Nations. Feature interview with USA Eagle and Belmont Shore fullback, Francois Viljoen. In the world round-up, historian and web architect of www.rugbyfootballhistory.com, Nigel Trueman, shares a lesson on the Six Nations. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-14-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-14-07.mp3 Wed, 14 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Francois Viljoen, USA Rugby, Belmont Shore, Nigel Trueman, Six Nations, USA Eagle, Classic Rugby, Rugby John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Feature interview with Tom Jones, Regional Development Manager, North America and the West Indies for the International Rugby Board. Discussion includes the the purpose and function of the North American West Indies Rugby Association (NAWIRA) and game development in the region. Also, with six months to go before RWC 2007, a discussion of the France camp with Frederic Bardot, France native and Head Coach of Men's and Women's Rugby at the George Mason University. Feature interview with Tom Jones, Regional Development Manager, North America and the West Indies for the International Rugby Board. Discussion includes the the purpose and function of the North American West Indies Rugby Association (NAWIRA) and game development in the region. Also, with six months to go before RWC 2007, a discussion of the France camp with Frederic Bardot, France native and Head Coach of Men's and Women's Rugby at the George Mason University. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-28-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-28-07.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 Tom Jones, Rugby, North American West Indies Rugby Association, North America and the West Indies for the International Rugby Board, NAWIRA, Frederic Bardot, Women's Rugby, men's Rugby, George Mason University, Rugby World Cup 2007 John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt First installment interview with USA Rugby Men's U-19 Head Coach Salty Thompson as he discusses the evolution of the Men's Under 19 program and the preparation for the 2007 iRB U-19 World Championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 4-21. First installment interview with USA Rugby Men's U-19 Head Coach Salty Thompson as he discusses the evolution of the Men's Under 19 program and the preparation for the 2007 iRB U-19 World Championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland, April 4-21. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-27-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_03-27-07.mp3 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:30:00 -0500 USA Rugby, Men's U-19, Salty Thompson, Men's Under 19 program, 2007 iRB U-19 World Championships, Belfast, Northern Ireland John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Exclusive first radio interview with Play Rugby USA's CEO and Founder, Mark Griffin on his organization's successes out of the gate and a spirited conversation the UK's Talking Rugby founder, Simon Ward about the RFU's status. Exclusive first radio interview with Play Rugby USA's CEO and Founder, Mark Griffin on his organization's successes out of the gate and a spirited conversation the UK's Talking Rugby founder, Simon Ward about the RFU's status. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_04-25-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_04-25-07.mp3 Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:00:00 EST Play Rugby USA, Mark Griffin, UK, Rugby, Simon Ward, RFU John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Roger Hall, CEO, Setanta North America and Nigel Melville, CEO and President of Rugby Development, USA Rugby announce the presenting sponsorship initiative by Setanta for USA Rugby and the USA Rugby Eagle programs. Roger Hall, CEO, Setanta North America and Nigel Melville, CEO and President of Rugby Development, USA Rugby announce the presenting sponsorship initiative by Setanta for USA Rugby and the USA Rugby Eagle programs. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-02-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-02-07.mp3 Wed, 2 May 2007 08:00:00 EST Roger Hall, Setanta North America, Nigel Melville, Rugby Development, USA Rugby, USA Rugby Eagle John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Rugby videographer and road warrior, Bill Burch of Lineout Video with his unique and passionate views on the sport. Also, a replay of TRH's chat with Roger Hall, CEO of Setanta North America and Nigel Melville, CEO and President of Rugby Development for USA Rugby. Rugby videographer and road warrior, Bill Burch of Lineout Video with his unique and passionate views on the sport. Also, a replay of TRH's chat with Roger Hall, CEO of Setanta North America and Nigel Melville, CEO and President of Rugby Development for USA Rugby. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-09-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-09-07.mp3 Wed, 9 May 2007 08:00:00 EST Bill Burch, Lineout Video, Rugby Development, Roger Hall, USA Rugby, USA Rugby Eagle, Setanta North America John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Interview with the USA Eagle Players Association President, Tony Flay, regarding "Classic Eagles" (www.teamam.us ) rugby, their new initiatives and the upcoming Can Am classics clash 6/16 in Stone Harbor, N.J.. Also, a technology update on sports scoring from Mobile Score (www.mobilescore.net ) partner, Darrell Garner. Interview with the USA Eagle Players Association President, Tony Flay, regarding "Classic Eagles" (www.teamam.us ) rugby, their new initiatives and the upcoming Can Am classics clash 6/16 in Stone Harbor, N.J.. Also, a technology update on sports scoring from Mobile Score (www.mobilescore.net ) partner, Darrell Garner. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-30-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_05-30-07.mp3 Wed, 30 May 2007 08:00:00 EST Tony Flay, Classic Eagles, Rugby, Team America, Usa Eagle Players Association, USA Rugby, Can-Am Classics, Mobile Score, Darrell Garner, USA Rugby Eagle, Setanta North America John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Interviews with Buzz McClain, long time rugby journalist, administrator and referee on his collaboration with USA Rugby for a "illustrated history of rugby in the U.S." along with his views on the announcement of rugby being added to the Pan American Games as well as Jason Brink and Danny Graves of www.ruggerspace.com and www.ruggercast.com chatting about their ventures. Interviews with Buzz McClain, long time rugby journalist, administrator and referee on his collaboration with USA Rugby for a "illustrated history of rugby in the U.S." along with his views on the announcement of rugby being added to the Pan American Games as well as Jason Brink and Danny Graves of www.ruggerspace.com and www.ruggercast.com chatting about their ventures. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_07-25-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_07-25-07.mp3 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 08:00:00 EST Buzz McClain, USA Rugby, illustrated history of rugby in the US, Pan American Games, Jason Brink, Danny Graves, www.ruggerspace.com, www.ruggercast.com John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt John Howe and special in-studio guest Matt Godek (www.rugbystore.com) swap RWC '07 travel stories (they are both heading back for the Finals) on bullfighting, cafe life, wine country, a Jonah Lomu encounter and analysis of the USA Eagles' first two pool matches. John Howe and special in-studio guest Matt Godek (www.rugbystore.com) swap RWC '07 travel stories (they are both heading back for the Finals) on bullfighting, cafe life, wine country, a Jonah Lomu encounter and analysis of the USA Eagles' first two pool matches. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_09-19-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_09-19-07.mp3 Wed, 19 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, usa eagles, rugby, world cup, Jonah Lomu, matt godek, www.rugbystore.com John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Maria Vastola and Cameron Dunlop, Managers of the Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union Women's and Men's All Star programs talk about their respective teams' preparation for the New Zealand Embassy's 11th Annual Ambassador's Shield Rugby Day matches this coming Sunday, 11/18th. In addition, Maria gives here views on the development of women's rugby and Cameron wraps up his first hand look at the iRB Men's Rugby World Cup while the group covers the rugby documentary, "Try Revolution" and the rugby play, "Alone it Stands". Maria Vastola and Cameron Dunlop, Managers of the Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union Women's and Men's All Star programs talk about their respective teams' preparation for the New Zealand Embassy's 11th Annual Ambassador's Shield Rugby Day matches this coming Sunday, 11/18th. In addition, Maria gives here views on the development of women's rugby and Cameron wraps up his first hand look at the iRB Men's Rugby World Cup while the group covers the rugby documentary, "Try Revolution" and the rugby play, "Alone it Stands". http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-14-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_11-14-07.mp3 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, Ambassador's Shield, rugby, world cup, Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union, MARFU, rugby play, Alone it Stands, Try Revolution, iRB John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt The Rugby Hour does a festive round up of all things rugby for 2007 and previews the new year. Re-cap includes tournament and league results, personalities in the news, Top 3 stories and lots of classic holiday tunes. The Rugby Hour does a festive round up of all things rugby for 2007 and previews the new year. Re-cap includes tournament and league results, personalities in the news, Top 3 stories and lots of classic holiday tunes. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_12-19-07.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_12-19-07.mp3 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union, MARFU, rugby play iRB John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt John packs his bag and heads off to the iRB USA Sevens in San Diego. Before he does, he and Kurt chat via phone (tin can is more accurate) about this premier rugby event in U.S. as well as the first round of the RBS 6 Nations, recent rugby novels and WW II legend, Voytek, the rugby-playing Iranian soldier bear John packs his bag and heads off to the iRB USA Sevens in San Diego. Before he does, he and Kurt chat via phone (tin can is more accurate) about this premier rugby event in U.S. as well as the first round of the RBS 6 Nations, recent rugby novels and WW II legend, Voytek, the rugby playing Iranian soldier bear http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-06-08.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-06-08.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union, MARFU, IRB, sevens, Voytek John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Postscipt on the iRB USA Sevens with comments on body paint, dye, The Invisible Man and hirsutism. Also, comments on the next round of the RBS 6 Nations a fortnight away and prognostications on the 2008 Super 14 season. A reminder that next week's show will focus on analysis of 'the troubles' on the rugby pitch of late with the Irish national side. Postscipt on the iRB USA Sevens with comments on body paint, dye, The Invisible Man and hirsutism. Also, comments on the next round of the RBS 6 Nations a fortnight away and prognostications on the 2008 Super 14 season. A reminder that next week's show will focus on analysis of 'the troubles' on the rugby pitch of late with the Irish national side. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-13-08.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_02-13-08.mp3 Wed, 06 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union, MARFU, IRB, sevens John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt The craic is mighty (for 8 am) as The Rugby Hour welcomes back rugby academic Dr. Eamon Harper and publican Mark Kirwan for Irish analysis and views on the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Tourney. We learn about Lt. Col Paddy Mayne, Willie John McBride, Trevor Brennan's biography, adult/co-ed tag rugby and why not to drink the clubhouse shower water. The craic is mighty (for 8 am) as The Rugby Hour welcomes back rugby academic Dr. Eamon Harper and publican Mark Kirwan for Irish analysis and views on the 2008 RBS 6 Nations Tourney. We learn about Lt. Col Paddy Mayne, Willie John McBride, Trevor Brennan's biography, adult/co-ed tag rugby and why not to drink the clubhouse shower water. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_08_02_20.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_08_02_20.mp3 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, Mid Atlantic Rugby Football Union, MARFU, IRB, sevens John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt We find immortal academic and rugby raconteur, Dr. Eamon Harper, having camped in the studio for a fortnight waiting to extend dialog (with an Irish purview) on Round 4 RBS 6 Nations. This week's show also covers John Scally's entertaining "Legends of Irish Rugby, Forty Golden Greats", rugby as fashion faux pas, Euro walkabout for rugby as charity and flatulence (on the pitch) as a professional foul We find immortal academic and rugby raconteur, Dr. Eamon Harper, having camped in the studio for a fortnight waiting to extend dialog (with an Irish purview) on Round 4 RBS 6 Nations. This week's show also covers John Scally's entertaining "Legends of Irish Rugby, Forty Golden Greats", rugby as fashion faux pas, Euro walkabout for rugby as charity and flatulence (on the pitch) as a professional foul http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_08-03-05.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_08-03-05.mp3 Wed, 5 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, RBS 6 Nations, John Scally, Dr. Eamon Harper, Legends of Irish Rugby, IRB, sevens John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt Wales Wednesday. Whilst Kurt is on hiatus, John steps into the footlights for TRH Radio Theatre's performance of Sir Richard Burton's rugby short stories, "The Immortal Dive of P.C. Mog" and "The First Shall Be Last, So I'll Tell You The Last". Welsh National Treasure Bryn Terfel provides a backdrop as thespian Howe weaves the story of Wales' famous and unlikely 2008 Grand Slam Six Nations title. Wales Wednesday. Whilst Kurt is on hiatus, John steps into the footlights for TRH Radio Theatre's performance of Sir Richard Burton's rugby short stories, "The Immortal Dive of P.C. Mog" and "The First Shall Be Last, So I'll Tell You The Last". Welsh National Treasure Bryn Terfel provides a backdrop as thespian Howe weaves the story of Wales' famous and unlikely 2008 Grand Slam Six Nations title. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_65.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_65.mp3 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, RBS 6 Nations, Wales, IRB, sevens John Howe and Kurt Mockenhaupt John chats with Leanne Pooley, producer and director of Spacific Films' 2006 documentary release, Try Revolution which chronicles the Springboks 1981 tour of New Zealand. This riveting film explores how the rugby relationship between New Zealand and the Springboks was exploited to help to bring down the apartheid political system in South Africa. The film and Ms. Pooley were finalists for major film awards in New Zealand for this production. John chats with Leanne Pooley, producer and director of Spacific Films' 2006 documentary release, Try Revolution which chronicles the Springboks 1981 tour of New Zealand. This riveting film explores how the rugby relationship between New Zealand and the Springboks was exploited to help to bring down the apartheid political system in South Africa. The film and Ms. Pooley were finalists for major film awards in New Zealand for this production. http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_66.mp3 http://www.rugby-radio.com/media/trh_66.mp3 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST USA Rugby, rugby, world cup, rugby tournament, Springboks, New Zeland, Leanne Pooley, Try Revolution, 1981 tour, Spacific Films