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The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.
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A 25-year-old estate agent disappears in 1992 on a routine house viewing in the West Midlands. Andy Whittaker and criminal psychologist Dr Julia Shaw look back on all the twists in this sinister story with a mixture of contemporary interviews, audio drama and BBC archive. There’s graphic descriptions of violence. For details of help and support in the UK, visit bbc.co.uk/actionline. Michael Sams is played by Anthony Lewis. Julie Dart is played by Joanne Moore. Producer: Andy Whittaker. Onlin ...
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It’s a global edition of The Rugby Pod as Jim dials in from Texas, Goodey from the UAE, and Biggar from France, fresh off announcing his retirement. We reflect on Bigs’ epic career while diving into the Champions Cup quarter-finals: Leinster and Northampton steamrolled their way to the semis, Bordeaux dazzled in attack to beat Munster, and Toulouse…
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This week on The Rugby Pod, Goodey returns to the studio fresh off Champions Cup knockouts, while Big Jim dials in from Austin, Texas. The lads dive into Munster’s gritty win in La Rochelle, Saints turning the tables on Clermont with a Tommy Freeman masterclass, and Warriors lighting up Glasgow with some flair. We also celebrate the dramatic reviva…
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This week on The Rugby Pod, Jim’s a new man after Hong Kong – writing poems, 5 am gym sessions, and solving riddles. Goodey gives his take on Andy Farrell’s newly-named Lions coaching ticket, and we dissect what it means for squad selection. Rob’s sniffing out the latest on some massive player moves – Finn Russell to where?! Plus, we dig into all t…
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Jim and Goodey unpack a massive weekend of rugby, starting with Quins pulling off their first away win over Saracens in 13 years at The Showdown in front of 54,000 fans — and with a few famous faces in the crowd too. Jim spills the beans on the London craic and post-match scenes, while the lads debate what went right for Quins and wrong for Sarries…
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This week on The Rugby Pod, we wrap up an action-packed final round Six Nations action, with France lifting the trophy in Paris, England finishing second after their biggest-ever win over Wales, and Ireland pushed hard by Italy in Rome. Dan Biggar joins to break down England’s resurgence, and Wales’ ongoing struggles. Jim and Goodey also dive into …
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Dan Biggar catches up with Ireland legend Brian O'Driscoll to chat Ireland's Six Nations as well as giving his take on the current best centre pairings in the game. They take a walk down memory lane, revisiting Lions tours of the past, as well as discussing some of the harshest on field banter they experienced. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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We break down all the action from the penultimate round of Six Nations action, including France's blitz in Dublin, where a 7-1 bench gamble paid off against Ireland. England finally let loose at Allianz Stadium against Italy, with Ollie Chessum laying down a marker and Marcus Smith getting fans on their feet. Meanwhile, Scotland made it three in a …
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Dan Biggar catches up with Wallabies legend Matt Giteau to chat Six Nations, the Lions, Aussie rugby as well as his stellar career. Gits gives an Aussie perspective on the potential Lions squad, including Marcus Smith’s versatility and shift to full-back, Prendgergast's development post Sexton, and how both Smith and Prendergast's journey's compare…
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The lads are back and feeling fresh from some winter sun in Miami and the Cayman Islands, and ready for a massive few weeks. With no Six Nations action last weekend, we’re taking a look at who has put their names forward for the Lions squad, including the big calls at 8 and 10. We’ll also preview this weekend’s massive matchups, with a bit of beef …
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England have finally got their hands back on the Calcutta Cup, but was it Scotland throwing it away or England winning it? We get Jim’s take on a gut-wrenching defeat for the Scots and whether Finn’s Lions hopes have taken a hit, and Goodey and Bigs give their take on the England perfroemance. Wales put in a much-improved performance against Irelan…
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After a cracking day of Six Nations action, we hear from the coaches and captains in the aftermath. Borthwick & Itjoe react to England’s performance, while Gregor Townsend gives Scotland's take on their disappointment and some big decisions. Matt Sherratt and Jack Morgan reflect on Wales’ incredible resurgence in Cardiff and whether he's considerin…
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The Six Nations is back this weekend, but there’s been plenty to talk about off it too. Warren Gatland has walked just days after Wales’ 14th straight defeat—Bigs gives us the inside track on what really went down. We break down what his departure means for Wales, the impact of interim boss Matt Sherratt, and whether it gives them any hope against …
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Dan Biggar sits down with England legend Johnny Wilkinson for an exclusive chat on The Pod. The two fly-halves go deep into the pressures of international rugby and the mindset needed to perform at the highest level. Wilkinson reveals the best captain and leader he played under, the scrum-halves that got the best out of him, as well as his iconic T…
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The lads are on great form after a cracking weekend of Six Nations ruggers. They were at Allianz stadium for England v France, so they chat about the electric atmosphere and break down an England win in the context of the tournament, but also in terms of the Borthwick and Itoje eras — we also look at whether Finn Smith has cemented himself as the 1…
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