Two of Australia’s greatest ever Wallaby backs, Tim Horan and Matt Burke will make their debut for Triple M this Sunday February 20. Joined by host Tony Squires, the pair will trade the field for the studio and get behind the mic to deliver sports fans a new Rugby Show called The Ruck.
Sponsored by Sportscraft, The Ruck will air Sundays from 9am – 10am across the Super Rugby and Test seasons.
The show will feature high profile stars delivering the latest Rugby news and interviews and air live on 104.9 Triple M Sydney, 104.5 Triple M Brisbane, plus will be available as a podcast on the Triple M Melbourne and Mix 94.5 Perth websites www.triplem.com.au
Triple M Content Director Jamie Angel says: “Triple M loves its sport and we also love creating sports shows with high profile talent. ‘The Ruck’ will serve up some of the best content in a Rugby fans’ week.”
ARU Managing Director and CEO, John O’Neill is pleased to welcome MMM on board in what will be a huge year for Rugby. “This is the year that Rugby makes its move on the National and International sporting stage with a new expanded Super Rugby competition, the highly anticipated Tri Nations and the Rugby World Cup. Having Triple M – part of Australia’s largest radio network – promoting and reporting Rugby in the entertaining fashion that they’re known for is great news for our fans.”
Sportscraft has sponsored the show because “an Australian brand for men we are proud to be the formal wear supplier to the Qantas Wallabies,” according to Managing Director Sonia Wong.
Tim Horan is regarded as one of Rugby’s most popular figures, Fox Sports Commentator, Ex Qld Reds, Ex Wallaby, one of the best centres in the World in the 1990’s, played in three World Cups including Player of the Tournament in the 1999 World Cup Wallaby Win.
Matt Burke is Australia’s Most Capped Fullback, Three World Cups including 1999 win and 2003 Runner Up, Ex Waratah’s captain, Ex Wallaby and holder of 22 Australian and 8 international records.
Tony Squires was previously with Vega. He is a sports journalist, Seven Sports Anchor, host of The Fat, Author, Columnist and Olympic Games Commentator.