The News Agents Weekend Edition: Q&A - MOTD moments, rowdy Ryder Cup & sheepdog shows - The Sports Agents
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Oct 10, 2025 Gabby and Mark engage in a lively Q&A about building their 'dream athlete' by blending various sport attributes. They discuss the ongoing success of women's rugby and why rugby teams announce starters earlier than football. The duo explores the rowdy atmosphere expected at the Ryder Cup and reminisces about their favorite Match of the Day moments. They also feature interviews with Geraint Thomas on cycling amid protests and Jeff Mostyn on Bournemouth's challenges, alongside insights from Professor Pamela Shaw regarding exercise and MND.
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Building The Dream Athlete
- Mark and Gabby describe building a 'dream athlete' by mixing real athletes' strengths into one ideal competitor.
- They reference Geraint Thomas as an example of multi-sport capability to show such versatile athletes do exist.
Protect Organic Growth In Women's Rugby
- Continue growing women's rugby by following its own path rather than copying the men's game.
- Build accessible fan bases and expand carefully to avoid growing too fast and losing what makes it appealing.
Secrecy Varies Between Sports
- Rugby announces starting XV three days early and football keeps lineups secret until close to kickoff, revealing cultural differences in sports secrecy.
- Gabby and Mark suggest early rugby announcements don't fully reveal tactics, so secrecy in other sports feels unnecessary.