Episodes

  • Rugby Pod End of Year Awards & Christmas Special ☃️

    Rugby Pod End of Year Awards & Christmas Special ☃️
    Dec 19 2024
    It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and The Rugby Pod is bringing you the End of Year Awards & Christmas Special! Jim, Goodey, and Producer Rob look back on the highs, lows, and downright bizarre moments of 2024 with plenty of laughs. From Ireland’s epic comeback in South Africa to the RFU’s financial skid marks, nothing is off-limits in this festive rugby roundup. Who’s the player you’d least want to tackle? Who bagged the Shithouse of the Year award? Plus, we debate the best rigs, breakthrough stars, and even take a look at some utterly bizarre moments—like Leigh Halfpenny doing a haka or Gavin Coombes taking one for the team. Plus the big ones, Top Lad and best coach and player of the year. Grab a mince pie, crack open a beer, and join us for a few laughs as we wrap up 2024 in style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 15 - Beautiful Chaos of Old, South African Struggles in Champions Cup & England Unbreakables

    Episode 15 - Beautiful Chaos of Old, South African Struggles in Champions Cup & England Unbreakables
    Dec 17 2024
    The lads dissect a big weekend of Champions Cup rugby. Jim shares some tales from his trip to Paree for the Saracens game, while Goodey has been on the road too. We break down Saracens’ win over Stade Français, Sale’s performance against Racing 92, and England's overall dominance over South African opposition, including Northampton grinding out a win over the Bulls, and Leicester running riot against the Sharks. We give our take on the South African struggles in European competitions and Plumtree’s calls for change. Elsewhere, Leinster hold firm against Clermont, plus, the lads share thoughts on England 03: Unbreakables, and we give you the lowdown on their upcoming live show. Settle in and enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Episode 14 - Riding the Storm: Champions Cup Drama & Blair Kinghorn’s French Revolution

    Episode 14 - Riding the Storm: Champions Cup Drama & Blair Kinghorn’s French Revolution
    Dec 10 2024
    It’s blowing a gale both on and off the pitch. Goodey’s been on the wet and windy road between London, Bath and Glasgow for the opening round of the Champions Cup, while Jim's tweeting up his own storm over rugby platforms and where fans can watch all the action. We cover all the action, including Saracens win and Tom Willis' England shout, Bordeaux overpowering Leicester, Leinster's Guinness bomb squad doing the business, and some WWE action in Thomand Park. Plus, Toulouse and Scotland All-Star Blair Kinghorn joins us to chat life in France, Dupont’s greatness, and Scotland's Six Nations ambitions. Throw in a big update on our upcoming live show tour, some listener questions and the rumour mill, and you’ve got a belter of an episode. Settle back, hit subscribe on Spotify, and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Episode 13 - Lions Selection Match, Ireland & Ulster with Stephen Ferris, RFU Bonuses, and Champions Cup Preview

    Episode 13 - Lions Selection Match, Ireland & Ulster with Stephen Ferris, RFU Bonuses, and Champions Cup Preview
    Dec 3 2024
    We’re back with a packed episode! Jim and Goodey dissect Ireland’s final Autumn Nations match against the Wallabies, Caelan Doris’ Lions captaincy credentials, and Schmidt’s revivied Wallabies. Stephen Ferris joins to rate Ireland’s performances, chat about rising star Sam Prendergast, and debate the Lions back row for 2025. Plus, Champions Cup dark horses, RFU bonuses, and your listeners' questions—Yorkshire puddings, best tours, and pre-Lions selection matches.Enjoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Episode 12 - Scotland's Lions Statement, The World Rugby Awards, and a Welsh Rugby Tragedy

    Episode 12 - Scotland's Lions Statement, The World Rugby Awards, and a Welsh Rugby Tragedy
    Nov 26 2024
    This week, we recap all the winners from the World Rugby Awards from Monaco including player of the year, Coach of the year and the XV Dream Team. On the pitch, England snapped their losing streak with a commanding win over Japan and some bright shoots, but defensive woes remain under scrutiny. Scotland set a record nine wins this year with a lot of players setting down a marker for Lions selection against Australia. South Africa’s stock keeps rising after their perfect tour with a hammering of Wales in Cardiff. Plus, TJ Perenara’s farewell, Ireland’s dominant win over Fiji, and Predergast's performance at fly-half. Lots more in a packed episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Aussie Revival with Matt Giteau & Drew Mitchell, Wales in a Hole & a Jamaican Punch up in Nandos

    Aussie Revival with Matt Giteau & Drew Mitchell, Wales in a Hole & a Jamaican Punch up in Nandos
    Nov 21 2024
    Jim and Bigs are joined in studio by Aussie legends Matt Gitaeu and Drew Mitchell to chat about their Northern Tour on and off the pitch. The lads give some great insight into the Aussie revival, where it's come from and what it means for the Lions Tour. Plus the lads share some cracking stories on dodgy physios in France, playing in the US, and a punch-up last week in Cardiff. Bigs gives us his thoughts on another disastrous Welsh performance and what it means for Gats and Welsh fans, plus we look forward to this weekend's action with the Aussies looking to keep the slam dreams alive against Scotland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 11 - England or Wales' Potential Saviour, Ireland's Fly-Half Identity, and The Global Franchise Bombshell

    Episode 11 - England or Wales' Potential Saviour, Ireland's Fly-Half Identity, and The Global Franchise Bombshell
    Nov 19 2024
    The lads are feeling inspired after an epic cross-code weekend for the MND charity game in Leeds, before crashing back down to earth with another England loss. We break down all the weekend’s matches including Ireland’s patchy win over Argentina, England’s defensive frailties against South Africa, and Wales’ drubbing by Australia. The lads discuss who England and Wales might be approaching as their potential saviour. Plus, we look at the hype and the off-field drama from France’s thriller against the All Blacks. We also cover the latest rumour around a potential global franchise competition set to shake up rugby by 2026 and what it potentially means for the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Rassie Erasmus, Steve Borthwick and Jamie George - Post Match Reaction

    Rassie Erasmus, Steve Borthwick and Jamie George - Post Match Reaction
    Nov 17 2024
    Fresh off another loss to the Boks, Steve Borthwick and Jamie George face some tough questions from the media with pressure piling on. Is England’s rebuild on track, or are they running out of excuses? Rassie Erasmus also chats to the press and credits South Africa’s victory to their experience and cohesion, and also offers some advice to Borthwick and England moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    20 mins