Best Bristol Rugbys Podcasts (2024)

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The Cheika Era Begins 1:10:16

2h ago1:10:16

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Mike and Elliott herald in a new season with some cautious optimism (having learned their lesson from indulging in the full-blown variety). We look at what Cheika will do differently to McKellar, what we can look forward to seeing on the field and list our predictions for the upcoming season. Plus, Mike drops a bombshell...…

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S4 E43: The CEO Show 4 57:47

2M ago57:47

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! We're joined again by Saracens CEO Mark Thompson to wrap up the season and get the man at the top's take on the highs, lows, difficult business decisions, and the salary cap audit! Thanks everyone for tuning in this year - see you in Season 5! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram…

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EMERGENCY POD - Dan McKellar Leaves! 45:20

2M ago45:20

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Mike and Elliott fire up the dreaded "emergency podcast" klaxon and awake from their peacefully chaotic summer slumbers to react to the stunning news that Dan McKellar has left the Tigers "by mutual consent". We look at whether or not it's the right call, the bizarre timing of the announcement and who is likely to step into the breach. Plus we chat…

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The End of Season Review 1:46:45

2M ago1:46:45

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With Jess recovered from jet lag and Jacob recovered from a post-exam Otley Run, the two JBs are back for one final episode of Season 1 to do an End of Season Review. We briefly review the last game of the season against Exeter Chiefs before announcing our coveted, no-expense-spared, highly prized LTW Fancast End of Season Awards. We then debate on…

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S4 E42: Fezcast Awards 2024 1:11:41

2M ago1:11:41

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! For our penultimate show of the season, five of the Fezcast team gather to agree on/argue over our Player and Young Player of the Season for the men's and women's teams - as voted for by us... There's also a few Champagne Moments to consider, and the team reflect on the positives and…

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S4E41: We Fought the Law and Bristol Won 44:14

2M ago44:14

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! Jez, Barry and Jo lament incosistent refs in the Women's game, a loss to Bristol, commemorate the achievements of Rob Burrows, and Saints, and look forward to this summer's England tour Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to hear all our latest news first! Click he…

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Ep 171 - End of season review, listener poll results and one final goat 1:15:25

2M ago1:15:25

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The lads finally manage to organise a time to meet up and record their final thoughts on what turned out to be yet another roller coaster season for the Bears. They run through the season and their memories of each game, reveal the results of the listener vote and outline one final Lee-related Goat. Has he managed to secure a seat for next season o…

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S4E40: Saints Go Marching In but then so does Leanne Infante. 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! Jez and Duncan discuss a superb (bar the result) night of knockout rugby at Franklins Gardens and Jez interviews Leanne Infante following another great win for the Women at the same place. Goodbye Owen Farrell and we learn far more than we want to about how Jez slapped the make up on…

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S4 E39: [KRIS CHESNEY] A Bouncer and a Bodyguard 1:24:05

3M ago1:24:05

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! This week 4 years of stalking by Jez finally pays off as he meets his hero Kris Chesney and what a thoroughly diamond geezer he turns out to be. In other news Jo joins to discuss Europe, the big game at Northampton and, yet again, a stunning win by the women against table toppers Glo…

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The End of Season Review 1:38:07

3M ago1:38:07

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Mike and Elliott are joined by Radio Leicester's Adam Whitty and the LTW Fancast's Jacob Bassford to wrap up a complicated and ultimately disappointing season for the Tigers. What went wrong? Can it be fixed? And by how many points will we top the league next year?! Warning: may involve deluded optimism.…

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60 second sample - Christians in Comedy: Andy Kind 1:07

3M ago1:07

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This is a '60 second sample' of the podcast about the Christian comedian, Andy Kind, when he performed at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London; the full podcast is below:By Bill Shaw

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You're MacQueen [said in your best John Snow voice] - Sale Sharks (H) Review, Exeter Chiefs (A) Preview 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

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Jacob is once again joined by the wonderful Alex Bugg to process a sad 24 hours for the club, in which the team yet again failed to turn up at home followed by the news on Sunday morning that Vicky MacQueen will be departing the club at the end of the season. After giving a cathartic review of the game, and paying tribute to Vicky as well as recent…

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S4 E38: Flat Farewell 34:38

3M ago34:38

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! This week, Matt, Duncan and Barry attempt to get their heads around contrasting fortunes for the men's and women's rugby teams, and discuss the lengthy list of departures as the end of an era was marked at the StoneX. A chaotic episode for sure! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagr…

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Blueprint? - Chiefs (H) Review 1:12:55

3M ago1:12:55

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Mike and Elliott enjoy a meaningless-yet-important win in the final game of the season for Tigers, one that hopefully points at brighter days to enjoy come September. We pay a tearful tribute to some departing legends and assess what the performance says about the way the team wants to play.By Mike and Elliott

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A Clifton Suspension Bridge Too Far - Bristol Bears (A) Review, Sale Sharks (H) Preview with guest co-host Alex Bugg 1:10:53

3M ago1:10:53

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With Jess dialling in with voice notes from New Zealand reacting to a sensational win by Canada over the Black Ferns and positives from Tigers' defeat to the Bears, Jacob is pulled out of his deadline slumber by being joined by the wonderful Alex Bugg to co-host. We go over some of the positives from the Bristol game, especially getting that try-sc…

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Ep 170 - Big whoop at The Stoop but play-off hopes crumble at the Stone X 1:06:07

3M ago1:06:07

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In this week's pod we re-live our epic journey to SW London on the Supporters Coach where we experienced, quite simply, one of the best rugby away days ever. We loved the Stoop... We loved the running rugby... We loved the ale and the Chicken Caesar burger (albeit a bit pricey) And one of us loved the cheeky little techno DJ... What a day, what a w…

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Behold the Bears! Quins (A) Review and Bristol Bears (A) Preview 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

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With Jess ready to jet off to New Zealand and Jacob on the brink of final year uni deadlines, we still manage to cobble together a podcast episode that gives the illusion of preparation. We go over the Quins game and talk about negatives but also the big positive of Celia Quansah’s long awaited debut for the club. In the news, we welcome the news a…

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S4 E37: The Shizzle in Brizzle 44:56

3M ago44:56

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! This week its Barry & Sam joining Jez to review the Men's victory in Bristol, the Women's winning return to PWR action, and Saracens Amateurs winning the Counties 2 South Shield! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to hear all our latest news first! Click here for …

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Ep 169 - Play-off hopes dangle by a thread as Sarries spoil the fez-tivities 52:46

3M ago52:46

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In this week's episode, Pete, Miles and Lee review the defeat against Saracens at Ashton Gate. Despite a good start the Bears ultimately lost control of the game in the face of an incredibly experienced, focused and effective opposition who delivered a classic 'been there, seen that and worn the T-shirt' sort of performance led by the mercurial Owe…

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Fizzling Out - Sale (A) Review, Exeter (H) Preview 1:10:50

3M ago1:10:50

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Mike and Elliott endure a review of yet another loss as the wheels sadly come off for this season, but as always we try to find some rational reasons as to why and find some positives...even if it looks like they will only be in play next season. We look forward to a last hurrah for some club icons who will sadly be leaving the club after facing Ex…

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Christians in Comedy - Andy Kind 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Andy Kind has been a comedian for almost twenty years. He performs in pubs and clubs, and at Church events. Bill Shaw was at his gig at St Paul's Church, Brentford, West London: 'Your passion for podcasts certainly comes across - very professional' - Andy Kind https://www.andykind.co.uk https://parishofbrentford.org.uk https://www.springharvest.org…

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The PWR is back! 1:04:22

3M ago1:04:22

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France v England Review and Quins (a) Preview After a two week break that seems like forever, Jess and Jacob are back to herald the return of the PWR which is back after the Six Nations break. We announce the winner of the Fantasy League, chat about Pac4 and our North American Tigers contingent, and also pause to reflect on negative experiences and…

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S4 E36: [MARK THOMPSON + ISLA ALEJANDRO] - The CEO Show 3 1:34:48

4M ago1:34:48

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! A packed show this week with two very special guests! It's our third CEO special on the Fezcast, and our first featuring new man at the top Mark Thompson, who answers all the team's questions from his first three months in charge, from success and togetherness to financial sustainabi…

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New Kids on the Block - Georgia Black Lion (H) Review, Sale (A) Preview 1:01:55

3M ago1:01:55

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Mike and Elliott enjoy the positivity brought to the club by a youthful Tigers XV as they put away an experienced Georgia Black Lion side in an exhibition game and ask the key questions - who is the star of the future, if not now, and whose morale can they damage with another bad nickname? We also look forward to the dreaded Sale away fixture, whic…

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S4 E35: 1 Win, 1 Slam, 1 Cup 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! This week, Jez and Duncan have a weekend of rugby success to review, covering the nailbiting win over Bath, a storming Six Nations, and taking home a trophy in the Allianz Cup! After mentioning the off pitch action too of course. Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook…

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The Return of Cockers - Richard Cockerill interview, Bristol (H) Review, Black Lion (H) Preview 1:39:46

4M ago1:39:46

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We were toying with the title "we hate rugby" given the sickening feeling of throwing away a 19 point lead against Bristol, but thankfully Leicester legend Richard Cockerill stops by to tell us all about his Georgian rugby project with the national side and their franchise, Black Lion, as they come to town for a friendly on Friday night. We do of c…

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Ep 168 - Beef from Lahiff provides Bears relief 1:03:52

4M ago1:03:52

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This week we pick over the carcass that was the massacre in BS3 and we’re not talking about the hammering of Falcons at Ashton Gate last weekend. No, we’re talking about the first ever live pod at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom. We look back on an evening of structured chaos, discuss the learnings and then move quickly on to more pressing matters…

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The Tortured Rugby Podcasters Department - Trailfinders Women Allianz Cup (A) Review, Six Nations Round Five Super Saturday Preview 1:05:15

4M ago1:05:15

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The release of Taylor’s new album is feeling very apt right now, as despite the performances of our Six Nations gals and Leicester City having a superb weekend, we struggle to find the positives in a tough weekend for Leicester Tigers. However, positives we will find! So listen in for the usual mix of catharsis, hope and a rant at our season being …

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S4 E34: Row Z, Nick... 29:40

4M ago29:40

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! This week on the show, we take on the pros and cons of the weekend's victory over Gloucester, as well as all the action from the Women's Six Nations and looking ahead to the Allianz Cup final. Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to hear all our latest news first! C…

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Fallout at Franklins - Joe Heyes Interview, Northampton (A) Review, Bristol (H) Preview 1:22:21

4M ago1:22:21

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Mike and Elliott drag themselves in front of the mic to chat about a crushing loss away at Northampton, a defeat that may spell the end of Tigers' playoff hopes. As always, we try to find some reason and some positives in the performance, before picking ourselves back up to have a chat to old mate Joe Heyes and to get behind the boys ahead of a tas…

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Ep 167 - Raw, raucous and rip-roaring and the action at the Gate wasn't too bad either. The live pod has dropped. 1:07:47

4M ago1:07:47

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It's a carnival atmosphere down at the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom this week as having constantly 'talked about' doing a live pod the lads actually execute one straight after the 13-try massacre of Newcastle Falcons at Ashton Gate. It's raw and it's raucous but the lads try their best to analyse the game despite 10% off the beers and 50% of the ch…

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A Growing Rebellion - Harlequins (h) Allianz Cup game review with Max Kirby, Trailfinders Women (a) Allianz Cup game preview and more Six Nations chat! 1:41:09

4M ago1:41:09

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Leicester Tigers Women were back in action finally the weekend just gone after six weeks with a 19-33 loss to Quins at home, Jacob is joined by superfan and listener Max Kirby to chat about the game. We then go back to the Six Nations, pay reverence to Meg Jones kick pass and get worried about England’s discipline, as well as chat about the Lions i…

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S4 E33: [SONIA GREEN] - Super Sonic! 38:10

4M ago38:10

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! The usual previews/reviews and apologies on this week's show - but as our feature interview, Matt was joined after the Allianz Cup semi final by 300+ cap LEGEND of Saracens Sonia Green who is hanging up her boots but will still be very busy, given that she's also VP of the Saracens H…

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A Dangerous Derby Day - Northampton (A) Preview with Charlie Morgan 53:44

4M ago53:44

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Mike and Elliott are joined by Daily Telegraph journalist Charlie Morgan as we prepare for a crucial fixture at Franklins Gardens against Northampton Saints. We look at Tigers' chances against a team in (begrudgingly) red hot form, look for droplets of hope to cling on to and, crushingly, say goodbye to some pod favourites after Tigers announced th…

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Ep 166 - Live pod details, season card renewals, Bears Women storm to final and Falcons preview 41:44

4M ago41:44

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In this week's episode we formally announce our first ever live pod, in the sense that we are inviting an audience to the Bristol Beer Factory Taproom post Falcons at 6.30pm next Sunday. If you are interested in finding out more, and even contemplating joining us, then complete the Eventbrite registration below (it's free but it helps us get an ide…

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Have We Got a Bit More Rugby News For You - Tigers vs Harlequins (Allianz Cup) (H) preview and Scotland v. England preview 1:20:41

4M ago1:20:41

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Feeling fresh as a daisy* after celebrating his 21st birthday Jacob joins Jess for Episode No. 18. With a brief overlook at the limited women’s rugby that took place at the weekend, we take this episode as an opportunity to have a frank, honest and nuanced debate about some of the big news stories in rugby at the moment, celebrating the Return of t…

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S4 E32: Mon Dieu, Part Deux 35:37

5M ago35:37

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! On this week's show, a review of a disappointing end to our European campaign, and Jez and Duncan have a customary whinge about the status of the rugby world... but there's also a little pick me up thanks to the latest Saracens signing announcements! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, In…

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Leinster'd but Proud - Leinster (A) Review 55:02

5M ago55:02

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Mike and Elliott live back a brilliant but blustery weekend in Dublin, dampened only by a defeat to Ireland/Leinster. We look at what there was to love about the performance and how it could set the tone for the Premiership run-in.By Mike and Elliott

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Round up, round up it’s Tiger Watch Plus - Interview with Paul Morgan, Women’s Six Nations Round 2 Review and more Allianz Cup Build-up 1:23:16

5M ago1:23:16

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Returning from the other side filling in for Elliott on the Rolling Maul, Jess manages to talk even more about scrums with Jacob as we delve into Round 2 of the Women’s Six Nations (basically gloating about Meg Jones and Elis Martin, so standard LTW Fancast format at this point) and the USA’s victory in a friendly over South Africa. With not much w…

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S4 E31: [INE-MARI VENTER] - The Headliner 54:56

5M ago54:56

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! Jez and Matt discuss the mixed fortunes of Saracens, Ampthill and England Women, and we're joined by Mavericks star Ine-Mari Venter ahead of The Headliner at Wembley Arena! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to hear all our latest news first! Click here for subscr…

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The 100 Minute Match - Newcastle (H) Review, Leinster (A) Preview 1:21:51

5M ago1:21:51

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With Elliott out on tour, Mike is joined by Jess Bunyard and Charles Richardson to analyse an insane, marathon match up at Kingston Park and to try to find crumbs of hope ahead of a daunting (and annual) trip to play Leinster in Dublin.By Mike Cooper

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Ep 165 - Janse takes a fancy as the Rifles Cup is retained 52:18

5M ago52:18

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You’re listening to Bears Beyond the Gate, a Bristol Bears podcast made by fans for fans. We’re two and a half season cardholders at Ashton Gate who love the club, the game and all things Bears. Well, Miles is happy as Pat listens to his selection advice from the ski slopes of France and moves Max to full back, Noah Howard to the wing and gives Gen…

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Let’s Talk Welsh Rugby - Interview with Tom Hudson, Women’s Six Nations Round 1 Review, Allianz Cup Build-up and England v Wales Preview 1:43:34

5M ago1:43:34

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Jess and Jacob are back to gloat about the performances of Tigers internationals (unfortunately no Mike Cooper impression of Tiger Watch was made) in the opening weekend of the Women’s Six Nations before having a look at the stakes of the Fantasy League. We then start the build-up to Tigers return to action on the 13th April at home against Quins i…

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S4 E30: Nice One Sarries... 1:06:23

5M ago1:06:23

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! Showdown Shellacking? Jez is showing his age here with a reference to a novelty tune from the early 70s... On top of discussing a very one sided affair in Tottenham, there's a bumper analysis of the opening gambit of the Women's Six Nations! Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, …

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Cheesed Off - Gloucester (H) Review, Newcastle (A) Preview 1:14:02

5M ago1:14:02

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Mike and Elliott endure talking about another defeat to Gloucester in the Cheese Derby / Slater Cup and ponder what it means for Tigers' playoff hopes. We search for some positives before looking ahead to a tricky fixture away at Newcastle with their pesky, gobby coach - Mr Steve Diamond.By Mike and Elliott

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Ep 164 - Bears batter League leaders as Saints come a cropper in BS3 yet again… 41:50

5M ago41:50

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In this week’s episode Pete and Miles dial in from their respective ski resorts whilst Lee shakes his head at the whole middle classy-ness of it all. That said, it was worth the effort as the boys chew over the fantastic victory against Saints on Friday and give their thoughts on what was very close to being the elusive 80- performance. They discus…

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Ep 163 - Back to business! Saints preview with help from the Telegraph's Charlie Morgan 1:02:20

5M ago1:02:20

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In this weeks's episode we preview the return of the Prem with help from the Telegraph's Charlie Morgan. It's been a long break but there's all to play for and as we're only three points off 6th and six points off 4th can we dare to dream? We also comment on Pat's interview on Bears TV this week and then try and pick the team for Friday. With a lot…

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“Let the show begin” [said in your best Bane voice] with Jess Hayden - Saracens (A) Review, Women’s Six Nations England v. Italy Preview 1:34:35

5M ago1:34:35

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After a couple of weeks’ hiatus, Jess and Jacob are finally back to discuss the Saracens away game as part of the SuperPWR weekend, in which we give our two pennies worth on the Poppy Cleall ban. With the domestic season on a break, our attention turns to the Six Nations, where we poorly defend our English focus despite having our Scottish Tigers c…

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S4 E29: [ALEX LOZOWSKI] - The Showdown 4 - This Time It's Personal 1:12:42

5M ago1:12:42

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Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message! Ahead of the Showdown, Jez spoke to our star Alex Lozowski for the low down on injury, playing position, best players he's played with and against, and much more! That's on top of discussing the Six Nations and thoughts for the rest of the season with Barry and Sam. A packed show! Fo…

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Shambles at the Shed - Gloucester Prem Cup Final Review, Gloucester (H) Preview 1:22:31

5M ago1:22:31

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Mike and Elliott bemoan a crushingly disappointing display that saw a chance of silverware slip away at Kingsholm, before looking forward to an immediate chance of revenge in the league at home against Gloucester. Plus, we look at 3 rumoured-but-soon-to-be-confirmed signings and get a wee bit excited about what they have to offer.…

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