Best Dan Louw Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 37 - Jim's Stargazing in Japan, with Dan Biggar & Producer Rob 1:09:57

3d ago1:09:57

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Kon’nichiwa from Japan! We’ve gone global this week, Jim's in Tokyo Japan checking out the heated toilets and hunting bug interviews, Bigs is with us from the South of France and Rob’s sat in sunny Stockton on Tees. We’ve got loads for you this week including some intel on Jim's interviews with Ardie Savea, Eddie Jones and PSDT, Leinster and the mo…

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Episode 36 - ENFORCERS - Courtney Lawes and Jim on Champions Cup QFs, Springbok Drama & UFC 1:06:56

10d ago1:06:56

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We have a genuine enforcer back on the Pod this week as Big Courts joins Jim to look back at all the Champions Cup Quarter-finals, including his own game versus the Bulls, and Lesinter's demolition of reigning champions La Rochelle. The lads give their take on the latest episode of Chasing the Sun and how Courtney would react to Rassie's unusual co…

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Episode 35 - Louis Rees-Zammit Joins The Pod + Champions Cup Make or Break with Dan Biggar 1:19:10

17d ago1:19:10

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We're going big this week with Dan Biggar flying over to our studio from the South of France, and man of the moment Louis Rees-Zammit joining following the massive announcement that he's heading to the Superbowl Champions Kansas City Cheifs. We'll hear how the move came about, how NFL training compares to Rugby, how much players get paid, and what …

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Episode 34 - Glory Hunting with the Kansas City Chiefs, Premiership Dogfight, and Champions Cup Returns 1:07:00

24d ago1:07:00

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The lads give their take on the massive news, not just in Rugby, with LRZ signing for Superbowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs. We’ll be discussing a crazy weekend in the Premiership with nothing to choose between the top 8 teams. We'll also take a look at a top of the table win for Leinster over the Bulls in the URC and throw ahead to a mouth-wateri…

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Episode 33 - Cockers Calls Out Warren G, and England's Chandler Cunningham-South in Studio 1:16:38

1M ago1:16:38

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Domestic rugby is back with Saracens turning the heat up against Quins and Gloucester claiming an emotional Ed Slater Cup against Leicester. TMO Andy makes a return around the controversy in the booth with Austin Healy's commentary. Plus, we're delighted to be joined by one of the brightest stars in English rugby in Quins backrow Chandler Cunningha…

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W6N Preview - With Red Roses Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach 41:39

1M ago41:39

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With the Women's Six Nations kicking off this weekend, we're delighted to be joined by two England superstars in Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach to preview this year's tournament and talk about their careers. Presenter Laura Winter interviews the two Red Roses about their journey so far, the Rugby World Cup, their biggest rivalries, initiations, team …

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Episode 32 - Six Nations Wrap & Team of the Tournament with Dan Biggar 1:12:48

1M ago1:12:48

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After a hell of a grand finale in the Six Nations, the lads sum up the final round of action with Ireland claiming back-to-back championships. While most Welsh fans are in hiding, Dan Biggar braves the Pod to give his take on where Welsh rugby really is, and what next for Gats and his men. We'll also be discussing Italy's best ever championship, as…

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Episode 31 - How England Defeated the 'World's Best Team' with Bernard Jackman PLUS England U20's Captain Finn Carnduff 1:19:14

2M ago1:19:14

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England managed to produce one of their best performances in recent memory this weekend at Twickenham, stealing the game away from Ireland in the dying moments - the lads, joined by former Ireland International and expert analyst Bernard Jackman, dissect the game with an open cloth. Big Jim vents his frustrations with Scotland following their loss …

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Episode 30 - Lost Vegas, England v Ireland Preview, Rumors Flying & Leicester's Dan McKellar 1:11:28

2M ago1:11:28

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With one of the biggest games of the season coming up this weekend, the lads give some insight into the England camp ahead of their showdown with Ireland in Twickenham. Goodey gives his take on how he thinks England needs to play to have a chance against the form team in world rugby. We also take a look at Scotland's trip to Rome and what to expect…

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Episode 29 - Drama in Lille, England's Evolution, Scottish Stranglehold & Dan Biggar is Back 1:09:22

2M ago1:09:22

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What a weekend. The drama! Loads to get through this week - what the hell happened in those closing moments down in France?! Scotland’s stranglehold on the Calcutta Cup & Ireland just dominating everyone. Plus our mate Dan Biggar is here! So settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc…

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Episode 28 - Calcutta Cup Preview, France Faulter & Zach Mercer on his England Exile 1:13:26

2M ago1:13:26

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Massive weekend coming up in the Six Nations this week with the Calcutta Cup, Ireland looking to remain on course for the Slam, and France looking to recover some form. PLUS we’re joined by a number 8 who’s been tearing up trees for years but is seemingly stuck in England Exile… Zach Mercer. The lads also invite some new friends from the Army into …

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Episode 27 - Scottish Fury, England Find a Way, & Courtney Lawes joins the Pod 1:18:43

2M ago1:18:43

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The lads are joined by England centurion Courtney Lawes this week as we pick the bones out of a painful and controversial last-gasp defeat for Scotland in Murrayfield. We’ll also take a look at an ugly but important win for England, some bright shoots for Wales, and a procession for Ireland in Dublin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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Episode 26 - Scotland Scare, Ireland Impress, England Evolve? And Italy's Gladiator Michele Lamaro 1:08:58

3M ago1:08:58

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How good is the Six Nations?! We’ll be analysing all the action from the first round including what was nearly one of the greatest Welsh comebacks of all time. With Scotland holding on for a rare win in Cardiff, Jim revels in the fact that Gregor's men are technically still on for the Slam. We'll take a look at an epic Irish win in France and how S…

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Episode 25 - The Pod Gets Biggar with a Welsh Legend, Plus Springbok Giant, RG Snyman! 1:17:41

3M ago1:17:41

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We've got a couple of big additions this week ahead of the start of the Six Nations, with Welsh legend Dan Biggar joining the lads to preview the tournament and give some incredible insight into Gats, the Welsh squad, who his favourite referee was, and playing against Finn, Sexton and Smith. We also look at how England should approach the tournamen…

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Episode 24 - Rees-Lightening hits the U.S, All New Six Nations Captains and Toulouse' & England's Jack Willis 1:15:58

3M ago1:15:58

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Hell of a week with lots of news as we near this year's Six Nations. The lads discuss LRZs big move to chase his dream in the NFL and what it means for rugby. We also take a look at another sport as Jim takes some credit for the new Saffa UFC World Champion Dricus Du Plessis. The lads give their take on the new Six Nations captains heading into thi…

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Episode 23 - Six Nations Squads, Champions Cup Jeopardy & a Big Debut 1:08:19

3M ago1:08:19

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With the Six Nations squads set to be announced, the lads get their hairy crystal balls out to predict what the England squad might look like, who's replacing Johnny Sexton and captaining Ireland, and what surprise names we might see in Scotland's squad. We’ll also be discussing all the best action from Round 3 of the Champions Cup and working out …

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Episode 22 - New Year Predictions, Faz's Future, & Rugby League Legend Lee Radford 1:13:14

4M ago1:13:14

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Happy New Year to the millions, we’re back for a big 2024! The lads will be getting their crystal ball out and giving their predictions for the year ahead, we'll be looking at Owen Farrell’s potential French Future, as well as taking a look at the best of the prem action this weekend and URC over the Christmas period. The lads will also be giving t…

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Episode 21 - Christmas Finale, Johann van Graan on Bath & Boks, and Andy Rowe Says His Final Farewell 1:07:42

4M ago1:07:42

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It's our last episode of the year and it's also Andy Rowe's grand finale as he moves back to New Zealand, so the lads reminisce on the past eight years, from cat food to fish food. We’ll also be looking at another hectic weekend of Champions Cup rugby as a few English clubs excelled again and a few other sides bounced back from disappointment in Ro…

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Episode 20 - Champions Cup Dream Team, Jim gets Tapped out by a UFC Superstar & Australia and Toulouse's Richie Arnold 1:08:40

5M ago1:08:40

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The Champions Cup is back and even better. We’ll be reviewing a bumper opening weekend of rugby with six big wins for Premiership teams and some payback for Lesinter in La Rochelle. Jim was down in South Africa to watch Sarries play the Bulls in Pretoria, and he also drops in on UFC superstar Dricus Du Plessis who teaches him a thing or two about M…

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Episode 19 - Back From Army Bootcamp & Munster's Jean Kleyn Talks on his Journey from Ireland & South Africa 1:16:49

5M ago1:16:49

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The lads are back from Bootcamp and reveal all about their Army experience in the trenches and flying Apache helicopters. We'll also be discussing the fallout from Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby for a period, looking at how Saracens struggled in his absence & discussing all of the Premiership & URC action. Plus, we’ll…

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Episode 18 - Christmas Comes Early with Mathieu Raynal, Who's Got The Best Tash, and Where Is Itoje Going? 1:10:09

5M ago1:10:09

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Can Christmas come too early? The lads get stuck into some high-brow debates about the festive period, as well as analysing who has the best and worst Movember tash. We’re joined by everyone's favourite French ref and Goodey's mate, Matthieu Raynal to chat about the World Cup, making mistakes, and reffing Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell. We'll also …

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Episode 17 - Derby Days, Jim's Special Day, & Scotland Captain Jamie Ritchie 1:10:13

5M ago1:10:13

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We’re joined this week by Scotland skipper Jamie Ritchie to chat about his World Cup campaign, his painful injury, who was tougher between Ireland and the Springboks, and what next for him personally and for Scotland. We’ll also be looking at some huge news in Sevens as Dupont and Hooper announce their switch for the Olympics, and we'll be dissecti…

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Episode 16 - Ireland’s RWC Agony, Blood Boiling Decisions & Road to Redemption with Andrew Porter 1:09:34

5M ago1:09:34

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It’s been a few weeks but the pain is still palpable - Ireland’s powerhouse prop Andrew Porter joins the lads to discuss the agony of another quarter final exit for the men in green, blood boiling officials' decisions and the arrival of a World Cup Winning Coach to Leinster. Plus Big Jim returns from his short hiatus and Andy Rowe has some big news…

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Episode 15 - Most Capped - Ben Youngs On England's World Cup Campaign, Borthers, Eddie Jones, The Bunker & 127 Caps 1:04:27

6M ago1:04:27

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With the World Cup done and dusted, we’ve called in England’s most capped men’s international of all time Ben Youngs to talk us through his RWC campaign. We get the inside track on England’s World Cup camp, their run to the bronze medal, as well as looking back on Youngsy’s incredible international career. We also chat about the bunker system and t…

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Episode 14 - Rugby World Cup Wrap up, Awards Night & Nick Tompkins is Reunited with his Vice Captain 1:11:28

6M ago1:11:28

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After seven weeks of drama, highs & lows, and some incredible entertainment, we have our Rugby World Cup champions. The lads look back at the final between the Springboks and All Blacks and give their take on where this Bok team and their coaches rank in the history of the sport. We look at the main decisions and talking points from the game. We're…

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Episode 10 - Siya Kolisi & Ardie Savea Join All Black and Springbok Legends to React to World Cup Final 41:50

6M ago41:50

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It’s the last dance as we record live from the World Rugby Awards in Paris after the World Cup final. Were joined on the podcast by Springbok and All Blacks legends, and what would have been an incredible centre partnership, in Conrad Smith and Jean de Villiers. In the company of host Gethin Jones and Ugo Monye, the guys reflect on the elation and …

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Episode 13 - England's Semi Final Heartbreak, Springbok v All Blacks RWC Final Preview & World Cup Winner Francois Louw 1:09:26

6M ago1:09:26

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After a heroic night in Paris from both teams, we’ll be chatting about a valiant but heart-breaking semi-final exit for England against South Africa and all the major talking points from the game, including scrums, referee decisions, substitutes, Rassie losing his head, the beef between the players, and where ultimately the game was won and lost. W…

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Episode 9 - Dan Carter, John Smit and Ben Kay - Springboks Break English Hearts To Set Up Epic All Blacks Final 48:25

6M ago48:25

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We're joined on the podcast today by three World Cup winners in; two-time World Champion Dan Carter, Ex-Springbok captain John Smit and an England legend from 2003 in Ben Kay to talk through all the semi-final action and preview the big clash this weekend. The lads dissect South Africa's incredible comeback against England and New Zealand's thrashi…

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England & South Africa React to Thriller RWC Semi Final, and Ian Foster Responds to All Blacks Critics after Big Win 23:58

6M ago23:58

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Two contrasting semi-finals, with a heartbreaking 1-point loss for England against the Springboks in Paris on Saturday, and an All Blacks demolition job against Argentina in the Friday evening semi-final. We hear from all the coaches and captains as they reflect on both games and the major talking points and controversies from each, and they look f…

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Episode 12 - The Greatest Weekend of Rugby of All time - RWC Heartbreak and Heroes 1:13:46

6M ago1:13:46

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How about one of the best rugby weekends of all-time?! A win for England and a semi-final to look forward to, but heart-breaking defeats for Wales, Ireland and France. We’ll be analysing the two epic quarter-finals in Paris in detail, including where Ireland fell short, what was said between the All Blacks and Ireland on the pitch post-game, and ho…

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Episode 8 - How The Springboks & All Blacks Stunned The Rugby World - Tana Umaga, Francois Louw & Philippa Tuttiett 52:02

6M ago52:02

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After we were treated to arguably the greatest weekend in the history of the sport, we’re delighted to be joined on the podcast today by Ex All Blacks Captain Tana Umaga, a current World Champion in Ex Springbok Francois Louw & Ex Welsh International Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss everything from the; All Blacks epic victory against the Irish to how…

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Borthwick Takes Shot at Doubters, Sexton & Farrell on Small Margins, All Blacks on Extra Motivation and Kolisi & Nienaber on Epic QF - RWC Best of the Press 31:26

6M ago31:26

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The semi-finals have been decided so we hear from the coaches and captains after an incredible weekend of heroics and heartbreak. First up we hear from Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton on where the game was lost and what next for this Ireland squad. Ian Foster and Sam Cane give their take on the extra motivation the All Blacks had for this game, and …

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Episode 11 - Scotland Sent Packing, Samoa Nearly Surprise, Portugal Scintillate, QF Previews & Wales' Alex Cuthbert Reveals All 1:14:09

7M ago1:14:09

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After all of Jim's positive chat, it was a sad case of all fart and no poo for Scotland as they went down to an impressive Ireland in their do-or-die game. We get the lads reaction and where to next. We’ll be chatting about that historic win for Portugal, the lucky escape for England & looking ahead to some mouth-watering quarter-finals. Goodey giv…

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Episode 7 - Bernard Jackman, Niko Matawalu & Jamie Roberts Wrap up the Pools and Preview the Quarterfinals 43:43

7M ago43:43

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The quarter-finals are finally here and we're joined by a stellar cast on this week's episode of the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry, to look ahead to what's set to be a mouthwatering weekend of World Cup clashes. British & Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts, Ex Irish International and one of the sharpest minds in rugby…

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Ruthless Ireland with Sexton & Farrell while Gatland & Borthwick look to Challenges Ahead - RWC Best of the Press 25:20

7M ago25:20

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After the final round of the group stages, we hear from Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton following their ruthless victory over Scotland. We also hear from a disappointed Gregor Townsend and Warren Gatland & Steve Borthwick look to the challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 10 - The Pressure is on! Pool Deciders & A Laughing Fijian is a Dangerous Fijian with Head Coach Simon Raiwalui 1:07:17

7M ago1:07:17

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It's the final round of pool matches and the guys preview a huge showdown in Paris as Scotland prepares to try and achieve the incredible and knock out the number one team in the World. Goodey is all in on Ireland, whilst Jim maps out Scotland's potential route to victory. The lads also look at the other pool deciders and whether we might see any p…

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Episode 6 - Andrew Mehrtens, Schalk Brits & Johnnie Beattie on Rassie's Tactics, All Blacks Niggle, and Ireland v Scotland Preview 52:24

7M ago52:24

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The Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry is back. In this episode, we are joined by two World Cup legends in All Black flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens, and Springbok World Cup winner Schalk Brits to look at their stellar careers and how they see their respective countries faring at this World Cup. We’re also joined by Scotland’s J…

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Episode 9 - Brutal Battle between Ireland & The Boks, Wales Wallop The Wallabies & Scotland Dream Big 1:07:26

7M ago1:07:26

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The lads are pumped after one of the all-time great pool games between the Boks and Irish in Paris. We breakdown the game, where it was won and lost and where to next for both teams. We also take a look at Wales' massive win against the Wallabies and how impressive Gatland's squad looks going into the quarter-finals. Goodey goes in hard on Eddie Jo…

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Episode 5 - Paul Willemse, Adam Jones & Ugo Monye on Epic Ireland v Springbok Battle, Welsh Demolition of Wallabies & Dupont's French Hope 44:21

7M ago44:21

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Welcome back to the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. In this episode host Gethin Jones, is joined by a star-studded lineup including a 3 x Grand Slam Champion & Welsh legend Adam Jones, Current French International Paul Willemse & British & Irish Lion Ugo Monye. There's loads for the lads to breakdown this week; from …

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Incredibly Tense Interview with Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland on Wales Win, Nienaber & Kolisi on Springbok Fixes, Sexton and Farrell on Ireland Victory - RWC Best Of The Press 24:06

7M ago24:06

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We hear from Eddie Jones straight after Wales' victory as he answers questions on his position as head coach, the Wallabies performance, and whether he has been interviewing for the Japan head coach role whilst in camp. We hear from Warren Gatland after their impressive win and just how far Wales have come since the controversy and WRU challenges o…

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Episode 4 - Stephen Ferris, Sean Fitzpatrick and Danny Cipriani Preview The Springboks v Ireland & Reminisce on World Cups Memories 49:06

7M ago49:06

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Welcome back to the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. In this episode host Gethin Jones, is joined by a star-studded lineup including All Blacks legend and World Cup winner Sean Fitzpatrick, Ex England star Danny Cipriani and British & Irish Lions back-rower Stephen Ferris. The lads break down all the big talking point…

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Episode 8 - Fiji's Heroes, England Stay on Track and Ireland v Springbok Preview 1:09:50

7M ago1:09:50

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The lads are fresh off their World Cup cruise and back in London and Paris after another quality weekend of Rugby World Cup action. The lads will be chatting about a historic win for Fiji, impressive performances from underdogs Portugal and Uruguay, another victory for England and Ireland, the return of Owen Farrell and looking ahead to the massive…

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Eddie Jones & Steve Borthwick - RWC Best Of The Press 11:20

7M ago11:20

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We hear from Eddie Jones and Steve Borthwick after round two of the Rugby World Cup. What went wrong for Eddie and the Wallabies against Fiji, and what next for England after a scrappy bonus point win against Japan (Getting better every day!!) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Stephen Larkham - Australia's Greatest Drop Kick | Beyond Expected Series | Episode 5 34:24

8M ago34:24

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We’re delighted to be joined by former Wallabies legend and World Cup winner Stephen Larkham for the final episode of our Beyond Expected Series. We hear about his iconic drop kick that helped win the World Cup for the Wallabies, his stellar career as a player and a coach, who makes his Kanpai XV, and lots more from one of Australia's most decorate…

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Episode 7 - RWC Opening Weekend - Bok Legend Victor Matfield & England Are Back 1:19:01

8M ago1:19:01

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And we are off! We’ll be rounding up everything from an epic opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup, including England's win against Argentina, and Scotland's loss against the Boks. From the opening ceremony to a huge win for England and then the thriller to bring the curtain down on Sunday night. Plus, we’ll be chatting to Springboks legend Victor…

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Rugby World Cup Best of the Press - Steve Borthwick & Gregor Townsend 9:28

8M ago9:28

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After round one, we hear from Steve Borthwick and Courtney Lawes after England's huge win against Argentina and George Ford's kicking masterclass. We also hear from Gregor Townsend and Jamie Ritchie after their disappointing first outing against the Springboks and where to next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Episode 3 - Opening Weekend Reaction as Hoggy Reveals All on Scotland & Shock Exit 49:21

8M ago49:21

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Welcome back to the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. In this episode host Gethin Jones, is joined by a star-studded lineup made up of Scotland's top try scorer Stuart Hogg, Pumas Legend Juan Leguizamon and British & Irish Lion Ugo Monye. The lads discuss all of the big talking points from the opening couple of days ac…

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Michael Leitch - The Biggest Upset in Rugby World Cup History | Beyond Expected Series | Episode 4 27:44

8M ago27:44

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Welcome to the fourth episode of The Rugby Pod Beyond Expected Series, presented by Asahi Super Dry, the official beer of Rugby World Cup 2023. This week, we’re delighted to be joined by a man who was involved in the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history when Japan shocked the rugby World and beat South Africa. We'll hear how he came to be in Ja…

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Episode 6 - Rugby World Cup 2023 - Here we Guuuu!! Predictions, Positivity, Pessimism. 58:58

8M ago58:58

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It’s finally here so we’ll be looking ahead to the much anticipated start of the 2023 World Cup in France. We’ll look at all the home nations’ chances and analyse what might happen in the big games this opening weekend. So, settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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Episode 2 - How will France React to Haka in Rugby World Cup Opener - Joe Rokocoko & Philippe Saint-André 52:32

8M ago52:32

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Welcome back to the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. In this episode host Gethin Jones, is joined by a star-studded lineup made up of Ex-France Captain & Head Coach Philippe Saint-Andre, All Blacks legend Joe Rokocoko & Ex-Lions winger Ugo Monye. With the most anticipated World Cup in the history of the sport merely d…

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