Episodes

  • The Fly-Half Code - Johnny Wilkinson chats with Dan Biggar

    The Fly-Half Code - Johnny Wilkinson chats with Dan Biggar
    Feb 13 2025
    Dan Biggar sits down with England legend Johnny Wilkinson for an exclusive chat on The Pod. The two fly-halves go deep into the pressures of international rugby and the mindset needed to perform at the highest level. Wilkinson reveals the best captain and leader he played under, the scrum-halves that got the best out of him, as well as his iconic Toulon team talk. The lads share stories about the coaches that got the best out of them and Bigs also gets Wilkinson’s take on Andy Farrell, Ireland, the current Six Nations, Fin Smith, the battle for the Lions’ No. 10 jersey and we cover more listener questions. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Episode 21 - England Roll France, Italy Rise in Rome & The Irish Machine Runs over Scotland

    Episode 21 - England Roll France, Italy Rise in Rome & The Irish Machine Runs over Scotland
    Feb 11 2025
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Le Crunch, Le Craic and Le Colosseum - Six Nations Week 2 Preview with Goodey & Bigs!

    Le Crunch, Le Craic and Le Colosseum - Six Nations Week 2 Preview with Goodey & Bigs!
    Feb 6 2025
    Dan Biggar and Andy Goode are back to break down a massive weekend in the Six Nations. England welcome France to Allianz Park 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Episode 20 - England Falter, Ireland Fire & Scotland Survive Scare – Six Nations Round One Breakdown

    Episode 20 - England Falter, Ireland Fire & Scotland Survive Scare – Six Nations Round One Breakdown
    Feb 4 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 6N Post-Match Reaction: Gatland, Borthwick, Itoje, Easterby, Doris & Prendergast

    6N Post-Match Reaction: Gatland, Borthwick, Itoje, Easterby, Doris & Prendergast
    Feb 3 2025
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    21 mins
  • The Shaun Edwards Special - The Toughest Coach in Rugby

    The Shaun Edwards Special - The Toughest Coach in Rugby
    Jan 29 2025
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Episode 19 - The Big 6 Nations Preview! Coaching Shake-ups, TV Deals and Predictions

    Episode 19 - The Big 6 Nations Preview! Coaching Shake-ups, TV Deals and Predictions
    Jan 28 2025
    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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 18 - Six Nations Squads & Saints Star Henry Pollock

    Episode 18 - Six Nations Squads & Saints Star Henry Pollock
    Jan 21 2025
    Jim, Goodey, Bigs, and Rob are back in the studio to dissect the Six Nations squads and preview the tournament in this massive Lions year. The lads chat England captaincy, a massive injury for Scotland, Ireland's 10 question, and Welsh woes. We also review all the drama from the final round of Champions Cup group games and chat with Saints’ rising star Henry Pollock about his standout season and his England ambitions, plus we look ahead to some blockbuster Round of 16 clashes. Sit back, enjoy, and don’t forget to subscribe on Spotify! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins