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Episode 21 - England Roll France, Italy Rise in Rome & The Irish Machine Runs over Scotland
The Rugby Pod
02/11/25 • 71 min
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 10 over Marcus. We cover Ireland's impressive performance in Scotland as Prendergast continues his march as Sexton's successor. Jim gives his take on what it means for Scotland going into a huge game against England. Meanwhile, Italy’s well-managed win over Wales shows a new maturity, but also surely spells the end for Gatland. Plus, Joe Schmidt’s exit from Australia leads to speculation and some big names putting their names forward for the Wallabies gig. Don’t miss our legends lunch at Brigadiers in London this Saturday, tickets for this and our next live shows in Cardiff and Plymouth are on our website!
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02/06/25 • 51 min
Dan Biggar and Andy Goode are back to break down a massive weekend in the Six Nations. England welcome France to Allianz Stadium in a crunch match that could shape the title race for both teams— Can England’s new-look attack deliver? Scotland face Ireland in Edinburgh, where the Scots are desperate to derail Irish Grand Slam hopes. And in Rome, Wales have no room for error in a must-win clash against Italy. Biggar gives his take on what Wales need to fix, Goodey gives his England-French thoughts and whether Borthwick has got his selections right.
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Episode 20 - England Falter, Ireland Fire & Scotland Survive Scare – Six Nations Round One Breakdown
The Rugby Pod
02/04/25 • 70 min
Round one is done and dusted and how good is it to have the Six Nations back on our screens?! England showed some promise in the first half against Ireland, but a second-half fight back saw the hosts turn things around in Dublin—what went wrong for Borthwick’s men, and how did Ireland’s bench make the difference? Scotland made hard work of it against Italy but eventually pulled away, with Huw Jones stepping up in Tuipulotu’s absence. Meanwhile, France absolutely dismantled Wales in Paris—are they the team to beat this year, and are we seeing any real signs of improvement from Gatland’s side? We’ll be breaking it all down, looking ahead to round two, and answering your listener questions—including which past England player could turn things around and which players put their hands up for each team in the first round of action. Enjoy and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify.
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01/28/25 • 68 min
It’s Six Nations Eve, and the lads are buzzing for Round 1! The lads will be previewing round one, including a massive showdown in Dublin between Ireland and England, Scotland's Italian test and France v Wales. We'll also be asking if the Premiership is the right prep for test rugby, if rugby has dropped the ball with Netflix? And what happens if the Six Nations goes behind a paywall? Plus, we’ve got opening weekend predictions, Gatland’s coaching shake-up, and picks for Grand Slam contenders, Player of the Tournament, and Top Try Scorer. We’re also kicking off our biggest-ever live tour this week, so grab tickets while you can and download the MixR app for your free pint at our Walkabout shows!
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01/29/25 • 51 min
This week on The Rugby Pod, we’ve got a very special guest – we're joined by one of the most decorated and toughest coaches in either code of rugby, the legendary Shaun Edwards OBE. From his Wales Grand Slam-winning years to building France’s defensive juggernaut, Shaun gives us an insight into what makes him one of the sharpest minds in the game. Dan Biggar gets stuck in with his old coach, reminiscing about their first meeting in Wales camp, Shaun’s no-nonsense approach, and his famous defence from his 12 years with Wales. The lads also dive into his move to France, the World Cup heartbreak, and what’s next for Les Bleus heading into the Six Nations. Plus, we get Shaun’s take on Antoine Dupont, his coaching philosophy, and whether he fancies another shot at international head coaching... or even a return to the British & Irish Lions.
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11/22/22 • 84 min
We're joined this week by one of the best rugby broadcasters in the business, Scotty 'Sumo' Stevenson, to review an epic game at Twickenham between England and the All Blacks. Scotty gives us his take on Scott Robertson potentially coaching England, what's gone wrong in New Zealand behind the scenes, what rugby needs to get right, and just how big Any Rowe actually is back in New Zealand. We chat about Georgia's historic win in Cardiff and where Wales go from here. We also hear from a hungover Finn Russell on the tarmac at Edinburgh airport after a big win against Argentina and round off Ireland's unbeaten Autumn Nations Series.
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11/15/22 • 76 min
We take a look back at a hell of a weekend of international rugby, with Scotland falling just short against the All Blacks, England redeeming themselves against a disappointing Japan, and Italy providing the highlight of the weekend with a huge upset against Australia. We also round up the other games in Cardiff, Dublin and Paris, and look forward to England's massive game against the All Blacks next weekend, with England's new number 9 Jack van Poortvliet.
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11/24/22 • 82 min
In April 2012, former Welsh prop Rhys Thomas retired from rugby following a heart attack during training. In this chat, Rhys tells Jim the crazy story of what led him to that point, including his struggles with alcohol, drugs, addiction and mental health. We hear about the challenges he faced, how close he came to death on several occasions, and how he eventually overcame his deamons. His story is inspiring and an important message during the month of Movember. It's a hell of a story.
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11/29/22 • 76 min
The lads pay tribute to the great Doddie Weir who very sadly passed away over the weekend after his MND battle. One of the great characters of the game, he will be sorely missed by everyone in the rugby world. We're joined this week by former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers to review South Africa's win over England and get his take on Rassie, the Autumn series and his lifelong ambition to coach the Baa-Baas with Jim. We also wrap up the Autumn series for England and Wales and discuss where to next for both teams and their under-fire coaches.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Rugby Pod have?
The Rugby Pod currently has 437 episodes available.
What topics does The Rugby Pod cover?
The podcast is about Rugby, Comedy, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on The Rugby Pod?
The episode title 'Le Crunch, Le Craic and Le Colosseum - Six Nations Week 2 Preview with Goodey & Bigs!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Rugby Pod?
The average episode length on The Rugby Pod is 63 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Rugby Pod released?
Episodes of The Rugby Pod are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Rugby Pod?
The first episode of The Rugby Pod was released on Jul 28, 2016.
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