Māpuna Former player Daniel Browne on the 'Wild West' of French club rugby
As the Rugby World Cup in France enters the knockout stages, Māpuna talks to a former rugby professional, Daniel Browne, who lifts the lid on the way it used to be in French club rugby. After leaving New Zealand in 2000 he spent several seasons at Grenoble where he experienced free for all fighting, eye gouging, testicle pulling in what he describes as the 'Wild West'. Players would fall asleep during video analysis sessions and a cigarette or two travelling to matches wasn't unusual. Browne, of Samoan and Irish whakapapa, was once courted by Munster until an Irish monsoon gave him second thoughts. On top of that he shares his thoughts on concussion, the World Cup and hilarious tales of life on tour including jealous boyfriends drawing handguns in Georgia. [Saturday 14 October 2023, 12:12]
Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Primary Title
- Māpuna
Episode Title
- Former player Daniel Browne on the 'Wild West' of French club rugby
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 14 October 2023
Start Time
- 12 : 00
Finish Time
- 13 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Radio New Zealand National
Broadcaster
- Radio New Zealand
Programme Description
- Every Saturday after the Midday news, Julian Wilcox talks to Māori throughout Aotearoa, from sports legends, to business leaders, to artists and community advocates. Māpuna acknowledges those who are beloved and respected within their communities. 'He māpuna e arohatia ana, e kaingāukautia ana.' Producer - Tama Muru.
Episode Description
- As the Rugby World Cup in France enters the knockout stages, Māpuna talks to a former rugby professional, Daniel Browne, who lifts the lid on the way it used to be in French club rugby. After leaving New Zealand in 2000 he spent several seasons at Grenoble where he experienced free for all fighting, eye gouging, testicle pulling in what he describes as the 'Wild West'. Players would fall asleep during video analysis sessions and a cigarette or two travelling to matches wasn't unusual. Browne, of Samoan and Irish whakapapa, was once courted by Munster until an Irish monsoon gave him second thoughts. On top of that he shares his thoughts on concussion, the World Cup and hilarious tales of life on tour including jealous boyfriends drawing handguns in Georgia. [Saturday 14 October 2023, 12:12]
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Radio
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- Yes
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Current affairs
- Interview
- News
Hosts
- Louise Pagonis (Presenter, RNZ News)
- Tama Muru (Presenter, Māpuna, London)