Mike Friday: No Holds Barred on Sevens & World Rugby Politics | Rugby TTL Podcast

Sevens coaching icon Mike Friday holds nothing back — coaching at the top, World Rugby politics and what's broken in the game.In this episode: life at the top of sevens; World Rugby politics; coaching philosophy; fixing the game.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:40 Mike Friday's Rugby Journey03:18 The Role of Sevens in Player Development04:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Rugby Development11:05 Financial Models and Rugby's Future18:29 Women's Rugby: Growth and Challenges28:32 Red Bull's Potential Impact on Rugby32:45 World Series and Sevens Rugby36:20 The Challenge of Monetizing Rugby Sevens37:32 Struggles of Emerging Rugby Nations38:55 Inconsistencies and Moral Issues in Rugby Governance39:32 The Impact on Team GB and Event Hosting Challenges40:50 Proposed Solutions for Rugby Sevens42:41 The Future of Rugby Sevens and World Rugby's Role50:57 The State of Rugby Fifteens and World Cup Concerns54:59 Complicated Qualification Processes and Their Impact58:59 Potential Reforms and the Role of Developing Nations01:11:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans