Talking About A Carpool: Episode 48 – RLWC Round 3 Wrap, Euro Results & November Tests

This week on Talking About A Carpool, hosts ofahelotu(Sydney, Australia) and Semisi Telefoni, aka "The Wine Chief"(Auckland, New Zealand), recap a massive weekend together — a Sips & Scrumswine tasting in the Hunter Valley and the historic Tonga vs Samoa Rugby LeagueWorld Cup match in Sydney. They break down all five European domesticcompetitions, review RLWC Round 3 results, preview the semifinals, and lookahead to the November international test window. Segment 1: Talk Story Starts at (0:12) The boys recap theirbig weekend — a golf day, a Sips & Scrums wine tasting hosted by Semisi for10 guests, and an early-morning drive to the Hunter Valley. They share storiesfrom the trip, including connecting with friends through Gordon Rugby andbringing along their videographer Joshy to capture the whole experience. Segment 2: Da Latest Scoop Starts at (3:20) Results andtables across all five European competitions: Top 14 (Pau stun Toulouse 34-14to end their seven-game winning streak, Montpellier smash Castres 69-10),Gallagher Premiership (Northampton score 28 unanswered to beat Gloucester28-14, Leicester go five clear), URC (Glasgow unbeaten on top, the Ox scrumdomination moment, three South African sides in the top four), Pro D2 (Oyonnaxleading on 38 points, Nevers still searching for a first win), and Champ Rugby(Worcester unbeaten after six rounds). The boys also do live tipping for theupcoming round across all five competitions. Segment 3: Da Big Wave Starts at (28:35) A full review ofRugby League World Cup Round 3, led by the Tonga vs Samoa match the boysattended live in Sydney — the electric atmosphere, a record 29,411 crowd,finding themselves seated next to Ardie Savea and Joseph Paulo, and the mutualrespect between Tongan and Samoan fans. They break down Tonga's win, Haumole'sstandout 80-minute performance, and other RLWC results including New Zealandrouting Fiji, Australia beating Cook Islands 66-6, and the incredible Lebanonvs France golden point thriller. They then preview the semifinals — New Zealandvs Tonga and Australia vs Samoa — before shifting to the November rugby uniontest window: Scotland vs All Blacks at Murrayfield, France vs Fiji, Wallabiesvs England at Twickenham, and more. Outro Starts at (1:00:10) The boys wrap up, wish Semisi'swife Ellie a happy birthday, and look ahead to next week's RLWC semifinal andfinal weekend. Got a question? Send it in and they'll answer it on the nextepisode.Follow us: IG & TikTok:@talkingabouta.carpool YouTube: @talkingaboutacarpool Email your questions: talkingaboutacarpool@gmail.com