The Rugby Pod
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Episode 19: Back From Army Boot Camp, and Munster’s Jean Kleyn Talks on His Journey From Ireland and South Africa
The lads also also discuss the fallout from Owen Farrell’s decision to step away from international rugby for a period, look at how the Saracens struggled in his absence and discuss all of the Premiership and URC action
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Episode 18: Christmas Comes Early With Mathieu Raynal, Who’s Get the Best Tash, and Where Is Itoje Going
Everyone’s favourite French ref and Goodey’s mate, Matthieu Raynal, joins to chat about the World Cup, making mistakes, and reffing Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell
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Derby Days, Jim’s Special Day, and Scotland Captain Jamie Ritchie
The guys also look at some huge news in Sevens as Dupont and Hooper announce their switch for the Olympics, and dissect all the action from derby weekend in the Premiership
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Episode 16: Ireland’s RWC Agony, Blood-Boiling Decisions and Road to Redemption With Andrew Porter
Ireland’s powerhouse prop Andrew Porter joins the lads to discuss the agony of another quarterfinal exit for the men in green
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Episode 15: Most Capped: Ben Youngs on England’s World Cup Campaign, Borthers, Eddie Jones, the Bunker and 127 Caps
With the Rugby World Cup done and dusted, we’ve called in England’s most capped men’s international of all time, Ben Youngs, to talk us through his RWC campaign
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Rugby World Cup Wrap-Up, Awards Night and Nick Tompkins Is Reunited With His Vice Captain
The guys also look back at England’s bronze match and where to next for Borthwick and react to the new global tournament
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England’s Semifinal Heartbreak, Springbok Vs. All Blacks RWC Final Preview, and World Cup Winner Francois Louw
The crew chat about a valiant but heart-breaking semifinal exit for England against South Africa and preview the Rigby World Cup final between New Zealand and South Africa
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The Greatest Weekend of Rugby of All Time: RWC Heartbreak and Heroes
Plus, Portugal captain Tomas Appleton joins the show and talks about how many of the squad have been snapped up with professional contracts
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Scotland Sent Packing, Samoa Nearly Surprise, Portugal Scintillate, QF Previews, and Wales’s Alex Cuthbert Reveals All
Plus more of the latest news from the Rugby World Cup!
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Rugby Pool Deciders and Fiji Coach Simon Raiwalui Joins the Show
Plus, Raiwalui gives the guys a behind-the-scenes look at Fiji as they look set the create history against Portugal and go all the way in the World Cup
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Brutal Battle Between Ireland and the Boks, Wales Wallop the Wallabies and Scotland Dream Big
Plus, Goodey goes in hard on Eddie Jones after a woeful campaign for the Wallabies and his toxic environment
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Fiji’s Heroes, England Stay on Track and Ireland Vs. Springbok Preview
The lads chat about the Rugby World Cup and impressive performances from underdogs Portugal and Uruguay
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Stephen Larkham—Australia’s Greatest Drop Kick
We hear about Stephen’s iconic drop kick that helped win the World Cup for the Wallabies, his stellar career as a player and a coach, and who makes his Kanpai XV
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RWC Opening Weekend: Bok Legend Victor Matfield and England Are Back
We round up everything from an epic opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup, including England’s win against Argentina and Scotland’s loss against the Boks. Plus, an interview with Springboks legend Victor Matfield.
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Michael Leitch: The Biggest Upset in Rugby World Cup History | Beyond Expected Series
This week, the guys are delighted to be joined by a man who was involved in the biggest upset in Rugby World Cup history when Japan shocked the rugby world and beat South Africa
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Rugby World Cup 2023—Here We Guuuu!! Predictions, Positivity, Pessimism.
It’s finally here, so we’ll be looking ahead to the much anticipated start of the 2023 World Cup in France
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Felipe Contepomi—the Argentine Maestro | Beyond Expected Series
The guys talk about what makes Argentina such a special team to play for, why they perform so well at World Cups, and what it was like having Maradona in the dressing room
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The Flying Fijians, Flat-Footed England, and All Blacks Legend Aaron Smith
With 10 days to go until RWC 2023 kicks off, the guys are looking back at the final round of action in the Summer Nations Series
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Andrew Sheridan: Destroyer of Aussie Scrums and England’s RWC 2007 Journey
We’re delighted to be joined by a man who famously dismantled a Wallaby scrum in 2007 to help England reach the unlikeliest of World Cup finals, former England front row Andrew Sheridan
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Oh My Boks, England’s Dodgy Discipline and Italy’s Paolo Odogwu Wants a Cornetto
‘The Rugby Pod’ chats with Italy’s Paolo Odogwu about his journey to the World Cup
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Stephen “Beaver” Donald: Public Enemy No.1 to All Blacks Legend
We hear Beaver’s incredible story, from being blamed for a loss to the Wallabies before the World Cup to getting a late call-up to the All Blacks
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Farrell Faces the Music, France Hold Out, and Georgia’s Merab Sharikadze Spots a Hedgehog
Another warm-up week down as we get closer to the RWC, and we’ll be running the rule over an impressive Scotland performance in France and one that got away for Wales at Twickenham. Plus, we’ll be chatting to Georgia captain Merab Sharikadze about their World Cup prospects and some insight into Graham Wigsvili and his party piece.
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World Cup Squad Announcements, Cardiff Debrief, and England’s Will Stuart Joins from Camp
The guys also analyze the 33-man England squad that Steve Borthwick has picked for the tournament
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The Boys Are Back: Slimmer and Jimmer With a Rugby World Cup Squad Preview
The crew take a look at all the home nations’ Rugby World Cup squads and who will or who won’t make the cut for next month’s World Cup
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The Big Season Finale, Goodey’s Getting Abs and Jim Almost Lifts the World Cup
The lads are looking ahead to all things Rugby World Cup 2023 as well as giving us an update on the situation at London Irish
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Super Sarries, Mega Munster and Theo Dan is Out on the Town
The lads look back at all the key moments from the Premiership and URC finals
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Battles, Beef, and Behind the Scenes in Dublin, Prem and URC Final Previews, and Adam Radwan Joins the Baa-Baas
The lads pick the bones out of potentially the best and most brutal Champions Cup final ever between Leinster and La Rochelle
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Munster Magic, Champions Cup Final Preview, and All Blacks Fitness Legend Nic Gill
The lads give their take on two of the best club games of the year in the URC semifinals and talk to Gill as he looks to get the lads in shape ahead of the Rugby World cup with his secret weapon
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A Royal Rugby Weekend, the Best Prem Imports and Connacht’s Andy Friend
Plus, the guys look at Steve Borthwick’s coaching lineup for the World Cup
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Champions Cup Semis, Grand Slammer Sadia Kabeya and Glasgee Make a Final
Big weekend of ruggers as we wrap up two huge Champions Cup semifinals and another Grand Slam for England’s women in front of a record crowd at Twickenham
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Twitter Fines, Saints’ Fin Smith, and the Beginning of the End of the Season
The guys also discuss Jack Nowell’s whopper fine and looking ahead to the Champions Cup semi-finals.
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Ashy Gets His Ton, a World XV and Prem Top Four Heats Up
The guys also take a look at the URC and the big news at Leinster, with World Cup–winning coach Jacques Nienaber set to join the Irish outfit next season