Best Rugby Pod Stories Podcasts (2024)

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Wales V Australia Special with Liam Williams & Andrew Kellaway 47:51

26m ago47:51

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Two teams desperately seeking to rebuild, Bigs catches up with his old mates Liam Williams and Andrew Kellaway to find out exactly how Wales & Australia plan to stop the rot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Ringer

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Boks Office - Ep 2 - What The Boks Have To Improve Vs Ireland & How Did Glasgow Upset The Odds To Win The URC? 44:08

2h ago44:08

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Today the lads join us from all over the world to share their thoughts on; how Rassies new look Bok team got on against Wales at Twickenham, what they need to do to improve to beat the Irish, who should be in the starting XV & also they analyse how the Bulls were shocked by Glasgow in the URC final! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Boks Office - Ep 1- Previewing Springboks vs Wales & The URC Final! 59:03

3d ago59:03

59:03

The boys are back for another Summer of incredible international rugby, starting this week with the Springboks taking on Wales at Twickenham and The Bulls facing off against Glasgow Warriors in the URC final! Join Shimmy, Jean De Villiers and Schalk Burger each week for their take on the big rugby stories and also a hell of a lot of banter! Hosted …

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Episode 46 - Glasgow's URC Champion Celebrations with Duncie Weir & Team of the Season 1:20:08

3d ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Championes! We’ll be chatting to newly crowned URC Champ Duncie Weir this week and hear all about the celebrations after Glasgow's sensational victory down in Pretoria. The lads will also be discussing Eddie Jones’ Japan not quite pushing England to their limit and Steve Borthwick’s plan for New Zealand. Plus the lads pick their URC/Prem combined t…

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Episode 45 - URC Finals & Summer Series Preview With Dan Biggar & The Swamp Donkey 1:11:42

10d ago1:11:42

1:11:42

Bigs is back this week to review the URC semi-finals, including huge upset wins for The Bulls and Glasgow, and where Leinster and Munster fell short after a disappointing end to their season. The lads also build up the hype around the summer tours, including the niggle between Soth Africa and Ireland, an under the radar All Blacks squad to face Eng…

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Episode 44 - Saints Celebrations with MOTM George Hendy, Borthwick's England Squad & URC Semi Finals 1:11:05

17d ago1:11:05

1:11:05

After a premiership final that saw Northampton Saints crowned champions for the first time in a decade, we’ve managed to drag one of the heroes out of the pub still in his playing kit and ski goggles. Saints’ 21-year old Flyer George Hendy joins us fresh off his man-of-the-match performance at Twickenham to give us the low down on the final and pos…

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Warren Abrahams - International 7s Coach 1:16:26

19d ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Warren has coached England Sevens, Harlequins Academy, USA Eagles, Wales women and many other teams. He chats about how he left home in South Africa to move to the UK to pursue his coaching dream. He gives insights into what the best teams have, and how you can use those principals in your teams. He talks about what sets the best apart, and how the…

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Episode 43 - Premiership Final Preview with Ollie Lawrence, Fin v Finn & Scrum Showdowns 1:11:19

24d ago1:11:19

1:11:19

We’re nearly at the climax of the domestic season, so the lads preview the big one. It's Fin (one n) VS Finn (two n’s) Saints V Bath in the prem final. Bath's Ollie Lawrence joining to give his take, and the lads break down where the game will be won, and who they're backing. We’re also looking at the final regular round of the URC with massive win…

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Nick De Luca - Former Scotland Rugby International 57:33

24d ago57:33

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Nick was capped 46 times and also spent played in France with Biarritz, and England with Wasps. Nick chats about a number of concussion he had, and shares why he doesn’t worry about the future. A perspective you’ve probably not heard before. He chats about why a lot of professional players stop enjoying the game, and also why school leavers stop pl…

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Episode 42 - Toulouse & The Sharks Are Champions, Where Next for Leinster & Is Dupont The Goat? 1:10:58

1M ago1:10:58

1:10:58

London hosted one of the great Champions Cup finals between Toulouse and Leinster this weekend, so the lads will be discussing all the fallout from an EPIC match and where it was won and lost. Jim and Goodey disagree on whether Dupont is the GOAT, and also give their view on where to next for Leinster and Leo. We’ll also be chatting about a massive…

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Episode 41 - Warren Gatland On The Lions, Welsh Rebuild, & What Biggs Was Like To Coach 1:17:43

1M ago1:17:43

1:17:43

Very special guest this week as we're joined by Biggs' old gaffer, and Wales' most successful ever coach, Warren Gatland, to give some awesome insight into leading the British & Irish Lions, making tough decisions, the rebuild of Welsh Rugby, the state of the games, AND what Biggar was really like to coach. Jim and Biggs also chat about the confirm…

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Red Roses Rugby Pod Special - with Ellie Kildunne & Jess Breach 40:07

1M ago40:07

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Off the back of another Grand Slam winning Six Nations campaign, Ellie & Jess return to the Rugby Pod to review a mega tournament for John Mitchell's England side. They discuss what makes the Red Roses so special, Disaronno in the changies and the radical changes in the programme. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

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Adam Griggs - What Sets Irish Rugby's Pathway System Apart 1:06:32

2M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Griggsy and I played together in Lansdowne fc, winning the All-Ireland League together in 2015. He is a Kiwi and went through the Tasman Makos Academy with current Leinster Rugby Backs coach Andrew Goodman. Griggsy moved to Ireland to play in the All-Ireland League. He tells a story about how he happened to be having a few wines with Joe Schmidt on…

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Episode 40 - Breaking Down The New Law Changes & Stuart McCloskey Talks Faz, Ulster & Boks 1:16:29

2M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

It's all change as World Rugby announce several law changes that will have a big impact on the game. The lads give their take on what these mean and how they'll affect teams. We'll also be discussing a frenetic, penultimate round of Premiership action including a big away win for Saracens, Exeter seeing off Quins and the spanking of all spankings f…

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Episode 39 - Fin Smith Chats Croke Park, Springbok Fallout & Goodey Is Back! 1:16:07

2M ago1:16:07

1:16:07

The lads look back at another hell of a weekend as Europe's best went head to head in the Champions and Challenge Cup semifinals. We'll dissect Quins' performance in Toulouse and Leinster's hard-fought win over Northampton at a sold-out Croke Park. We've also got a chat with Saints and England fly-half, Fin Smith. Plus, Jim is deepening his Saffa t…

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Jason McKenzie - Team New Zealand Olympics Mental Skills Coach 1:16:02

2M ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Jason is a Mental Skills coach from Southland who works with Olympic Athletes representing Team New Zealand. We chatted about his experiences across a number of Olympic Games and what strategies and frameworks those athletes use to perform at their peak in the most pressurized environments. Jason also does mental skills work with the top rugby refe…

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Episode 38 - Springbok Secrets - Eben Etzebeth & Vincent Koch in Studio 1:19:22

2M ago1:19:22

1:19:22

The Spotify studio was packed this week with two BIG men with big reputations and big Medal collections joining Jim & Bigs. Double Rugby World Cup Winning Springboks Eben Etzebeth and Vincent Koch join the lads to give us some incredible insight on the Springboks, winning back to back Rugby World Cups, what motivates them, their coaches, and what i…

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

2M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

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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Rick Cooper - Developing Emotional Intelligence As A Leader & Why It Is Key To Winning 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Rick is a former rugby play and now performance coach. We chat about; Finding your identity after rugby Emotional intelligence Healing shame and guilt to stop it holding you back. How your ego holds you back The power of surrendering. How to be empathetic as leader? How to get rid of unpleasant feelings Eddie Jones didn’t pick Danny Cipriani and Qu…

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

2M 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

3M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

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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Russell "Rusty" Earnshaw - What The Best Coaches Are Doing Now In 2024 1:14:11

3M ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Rusty played rugby in the Premiership and now mentors and coaches some of the best coaches in the world, across a number of different sports. We chat about: What he is seeing the best coaches in the world do in 2024 Rusty explains how he is helping the Hurricanes during Super Rugby The sessions he ran with Aston Villa Academy Work he does with Engl…

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

3M ago1:07:00

1:07:00

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

3M ago1:16:38

1:16:38

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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Boks Office - Episode 10 - Six Nations Final Round Review 1:13:31

3M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange as he sits down with Springbok legends Schalk Burger and Robbie Fleck as they review the final weekend of Guinness Men's Six Nations action. The boys discuss whether Jacques Kallis and AB de Villiers would have made good rugby players, the epic test match between France and England and whether Ireland are the …

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Boks Office - Episode 9 - Six Nations Round 4 Review & Super Saturday Preview! 56:07

3M ago56:07

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How did Italy pull off one of the greatest upsets in Six Nations history? Who will come out on top this weekend in Lyon England vs France and how? How did England manage to dominate Ireland at Twickenham? Plus Borthwick vs Farrell. Hear from our Boks Office cast as they discuss the latest drama in round 4 of the Six Nations and look ahead to the fi…

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Boks Office - Episode 8 - Six Nations Special With Boks Legend Robbie Fleck 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

1:00:59

Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange as he sits down with Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger and special guest Robbie Fleck. The boys discuss the Six Nations and Robbie makes some bold claims as he asks whether this is the worst England team ever? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Boks Office - Episode 7 - Six Nations Round 3 Review 54:18

3M ago54:18

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Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange as he sits down with Springbok Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger as they review week three of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. They talk Scotland retaining the Calcutta Cup, whether the Green Machine Ireland be stopped and France's close shave vs Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Boks Office - Episode 6 - Special With Double World Cup Winner Jesse Kriel 59:32

3M ago59:32

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Join hosts Hanyani Shimange, Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger as they welcome double Rugby World Cup winner Jesse Kriel to the Boks Office sofa for the first time. The centre talks about life in Japan, working with Rassie Erasmus and who was the hardest team he had to play at the Rugby World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…

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Boks Office - Episode 5 - Six Nations Round 2 Review With Matt Stevens 58:43

3M ago58:43

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Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange as he sits down with Springbok Jean de Villiers and England international and British & Irish Lion Matt Stevens as they review week two of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. They ask can anyone stop Ireland, if England were lucky to beat Wales and they give their verdict on THAT Scotland try or no-try against Fra…

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Boks Office - Episode 4 - Six Nations Round 1 Review 56:48

3M ago56:48

56:48

Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange as he sits down with Springboks Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger as they review the opening round of the Guinness Men's Six Nations. They ask why Felix Jones's defence is misfiring with England after he won the World Cup with South Africa, Duhan Van Der Merwe's brace and Ireland's opening night dominance! Ho…

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Boks Office - Episode 3 - Six Nations Preview With Brad Barritt 47:48

3M ago47:48

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Join Boks Office host Hanyani Shimange and Jean de Villiers as they sit down with Rugby World Cup winner Schalk Brits and England and British and Irish Lion Brad Barritt to preview the Guinness Men's Six Nations and in particular the opening day clash between Ireland and France, which many think will decide the outcome of the tournament. The boys a…

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

3M 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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Mike Rogers - Manawatu Turbos Head Coach 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Mike is currently coaching in New Zealand's NPC and recently did a stint in Major League Rugby with New England Freejacks. What Scott Robertson taught him about building a culture. How he went from coaching club to professional. Why a lot of young players are leaving rugby. Why coaching New England Freejacks in Major League Rugby was brilliant. The…

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

3M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

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

4M ago1:19:14

1:19:14

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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Mike Ruddock - 6 Nations Insights & The Steps to Create a Winning Team 1:09:28

4M ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Mike coached Wales to a Grand Slam title. We chat about; The reasons behind why Irish Rugby has become so strong. Where Scotland are at with Finn Russell and Gregor Townsend. The job Warren Gatland is trying to do with Wales. Steve Borthwick's challenges at England Rugby. How you keep a squad happy. How you build a strong defensive culture in your …

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

4M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

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

4M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

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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David Toomey - Leaving Rugby To Become An Ultramarathon Runner 1:26:12

4M ago1:26:12

1:26:12

David is a physio now, and played age grade for Munster Rugby, and AIL with Lansdowne fc. Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become Professionals Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers) Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book to…

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

4M ago1:13:26

1:13:26

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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The Reason I Hadn't Released A Pod In A While 1:21:11

5M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become Professionals Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers) Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today! Brian's Instagram Off-Field Rugby Instagram Brian's LinkedIn Get the bonus Podcasts o…

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

5M 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

5M 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

5M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

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

5M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

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

6M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

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

6M ago1:13:14

1:13:14

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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Fergus Farrell - From Paralysed To Running Marathons Using Visualisation 1:22:50

6M ago1:22:50

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Fergus is an extreme challenger, former rugby player, and recent recoveree from a traumatic spinal injury. Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become Professionals Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers) Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy …

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Damien O'Donoghue - How You Structure a Successful Rugby Strength & Conditioning Program 1:19:09

6M ago1:19:09

1:19:09

Unleash Your Potential - Course for Players That Want to Become Professionals Audible.com |Audible.co.uk - Get your audio book version of my new book today! (Free trial for new Audible customers) Amazon Paperback Book - Get your physical copy of my new book today! Brian's Instagram Off-Field Rugby Instagram Brian's LinkedIn We chat about: Differenc…

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