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Big Mike presents his Rugby Roundup. All of the scores and scrumbers from the past week of rugby around the globe. Then lets look forward to everything happening in the upcoming week. All of this and more, each week on the Roundup.
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- 3 days ago27 min
USA Edge Hong Kong, South Africa Run Riot in Italy
Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup reviews a packed international weekend: New Zealand and South Africa continue to dominate the Nations Championship while Fiji and Italy struggle. The Nations Cup saw strong showings from the USA and Georgia and some surprise results, including Tonga’s win over Romania and a narrow USA victory over Hong Kong. At club level France’s Top 14 produced a few funny outcomes as many top players represented their countries. This episode wraps the key tests, standout matches, and the fixtures to watch next weekend.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Upsets, Blowouts and Big Tests
Big Mike sums up the last two weekends of rugby: a new NPC champion in New Zealand, standout international women’s results, surprise men’s outcomes and standout club performances across the Top 14, URC and Premiership. This episode previews the upcoming Nations Championship and Nations Cup fixtures — highlighting Scotland vs New Zealand, England vs Australia and Portugal vs Chile — and rounds up the big games and storylines to watch.
- 3 weeks ago23 min
Canada Shocks England: WXV Sensation in Toronto
This episode of Rugby Roundup recaps the big results: Canada stunned England 24–21 in the WXV, the Black Ferns crushed France 81–12, and New Zealand kept the Bledisloe Cup after commanding victories. The Champions and Challenge Cups kicked off with high-scoring performances and surprise results across Europe and South Africa. Looking ahead, the weekend features the NPC final between Canterbury and Northland, plus internationals including Japan vs Fiji, Australia vs Scotland and second tests in the WXV series. Big Mike breaks down recent form, injuries and the key matches to watch.
- Sep 30, 202625 min
Miracle in Perth: Australia Shock World Champs 42-38
Big Mike recaps a whirlwind rugby weekend: Australia produced a stunning comeback to beat South Africa 42-38, England edged New Zealand in the WXV, and major upsets and standout results shook competitions from the URC to the NPC and Super Rugby Australia. Highlights include Counties claiming the Ranfurly Shield, the Lions toppling Leinster, Taranaki's big win, and several nail-biting finishes and controversial moments — the essential roundup for every rugby fan.
- Sep 23, 202636 min
England's 39-Game Win Streak Snapped
Big weekend of rugby: Japan celebrates a famous Pacific Nations Cup victory, England’s long winning run in women’s rugby comes to an end with a dramatic 26-26 draw against Canada, and Lyon sit as the only unbeaten team in the Top 14 after round three. Club competitions and international action ramp up this week with the United Rugby Championship and Premiership kicking off, and several high-profile matchups to watch including England vs New Zealand in the WXV Global Series.
- Sep 17, 202625 min
The All Blacks Tipping Point...get it?
Big Mike recaps a huge week of rugby: South Africa beat New Zealand to win the series, the Griquas retained the Currie Cup, Toulouse thrashed Bordeaux, and the WXV women’s competition kicked off with standout performances. The Pacific Nations Cup final pits Japan against Fiji, Top 14 has only three unbeaten teams, and New Zealand’s NPC is full of upsets. Plus, Big Mike celebrates appearing on Tipping Point and welcomes new listeners.
- Sep 10, 202631 min
Baltimore Final: Springboks Lead Series as All Blacks Chase a Comeback
Big Mike breaks down a packed rugby weekend: the Springboks and All Blacks head to Baltimore with the series on the line, surprising results in France’s Top 14 (including a 64–5 demolition), the start of WXV, and Pacific Nations Cup semifinals. He also recaps Argentina vs Australia, NPC thrillers, and key club action across Europe and the southern hemisphere. Expect match highlights, series implications, injury updates, and candid studio moments from Big Mike in this fast-paced episode.
- Sep 1, 202630 min
Series on the Line: All Blacks vs Springboks Head to Johannesburg
The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike: the Test Series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling All Blacks vs Springboks matches, with the deciding third Test in Johannesburg. Australia earned a gritty win in Argentina and international fixtures included a high‑scoring All Blacks match and strong performances in women’s rugby. Club rugby headlines include the return of the Top 14 with major signings and a Toulouse vs La Rochelle showdown, Pro D2 kicking off, and the NPC delivering upsets — Hawke's Bay leading and Northland winning the Ranfurly Shield. The Currie Cup has reached the playoffs and the Farah Palmer Cup is underway. Big Mike’s weekend picks: South Africa vs New Zealand Test 3, Toulouse vs La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Hawke’s Bay vs Otago in the NPC.
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