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The podcast they play in heaven. Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names from the domestic season and the international calendar.
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- 1 weeks ago57 min
Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma
Following Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Alex, Elgan and Barnsey look back on the action.They pick through an entertaining round of matches which, despite the torrential conditions, produced some excellent match-ups!What is going wrong for Sale and Saracens? Have Harlequins turned a corner? And, are Gloucester proving that they're the real deal?Plus, the boys chat about Steve Borthwick's England training squad ahead of the November internationals and look back on another defeat for the Red Roses! Following their defeat to Canada John Mitchell raised concerns about the PWR. Is he right to question the amount of game-time for England players? Or is the bigger picture more important? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Derby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers
It's Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem!So, Will and Alfie have travelled to Leicester to chat with tight-head Joe Heyes and Tigers' captain Ollie Chessum.They preview their massive game against rivals Northampton Saints this weekend and chat about leadership, the club's DNA and why it's best to embrace the spice of a local derby.Plus, why was Ollie grumpy? And, how will Joe get on with Will's history quiz? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose
Spain have launched their bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup!The federations president Juan Carlos Martin 'Hansen' joins Alfie, Will and Elgan and explains why hosting the world cup would be transformative for rugby in the country. He also outlines plans for a professional Spanish franchise to join the URC and their hopes of competing in the 6 Nations.Plus, in the Champions Cup it was a poor weekend of results for the English clubs. Have Bath already blown any hope of winning the competition?And, the Red Roses finally lost a test match, what does that reveal about the women's game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Wild scores, and thin crowds: how healthy is the Prem?
Following the third round of action in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie review both the amazing matches on the pitch and the storylines off it.Is Northampton 71, Bath 48 a good thing for the sport? Why are we getting so many crazy scorelines? And, does the league have an attendance problem?Plus, issues with synthetic pitches, New Zealand winning the Bledisloe again and the Champions Cup returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 4 weeks ago52 min
Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media
Alfie, Will, Charlie and Elgan look back on the second round of action from the Prem.Gloucester, Bristol and Bath remain unbeaten, whilst Sale picked up a hugely important victory away to Saracens.Exeter and Harlequins both remain without a win, which club should be more concerned?Are Harlequins in another crisis? What's so impressive about Bristol's defence? And, would a Prem Welsh XV beat an equivalent side from the URC?Plus, after Brendan Venter changed his job title to 'Wine consultant' to avoid media duties, the boys discuss why it's an issue and what it reveals about the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 28, 202635 min
Gloucester, Bristol or Pollock’s hair: Who made the biggest Prem statement?
The opening weekend of the Gallagher Prem saw Gloucester, Bristol, Bath and Saracens all win away from home.Alfie, Charlie and Elgan ask which result was the biggest statement and look back on all of the action.Should Sale be worried after they lost at home to Bristol? How did Saracens manage an away win at Leicester despite having a 20-minute red card? And, is Henry Pollock worth £400,000 a year? Plus, by beating South Africa did Australia show that they'll be a force at their home World Cup in 2027? And, should the Black Ferns have settled for a draw against the Red Roses? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 24, 202634 min
Welsh Chaos to Gloucester: Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake
Gloucester begin their Gallagher Prem campaign away to Exeter Chiefs this weekend!For a city with such a strong rugby history they have never won the Premiership and have only reached the play-offs once in the last fifteen years.So will their fortunes change this season?Alfie and Will are at Kingsholm to chat with Dewi Lake and Jac Morgan. The Welsh internationals joined the club this summer from the Ospreys. They chat about dealing with the chaos in Welsh rugby in recent years, why they moved to the Prem and the new initiation at Gloucester now that the infamous 'milk challenge' has been replaced with something else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 23, 202639 min
From Sarries & Brive to Sale: Lozowski, Lawes & a possible England re-call
As we continue to build-up to the start of the new Gallagher Prem season, Alfie and Will are in the North-West.They've made the trip to Sale Sharks to chat with new signings Alex Lozowski and Courtney Lawes.Lawes returns to English rugby following two years playing for Brive in Pro D2. Will he return to the England squad in time for the 2027 World Cup? And why has he made the move to Sale?Lozowski joins after ten years with Saracens. He explains why it's a homecoming of sorts and what the club can achieve this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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