Best Guinness Rugby Premiership Podcasts (2025)

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Our World XV of 2025! 58:30

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5h ago58:30

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It's the end of 2025 so in keeping with tradition The Ruck's end of year selection meeting is back as Alfie, Alex, Will and Elgan name a world XV of the year. South Africa are the number 1 side in the world but how many springboks will make it into the team? Who gets selected at fly-half? And, in a year where positional versatility has been so impo…

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Harlequins humiliated and salary cap secrets 56:47

3d ago56:47

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It's the final pod before Christmas and Alfie, Alex, Will and Elgan are back to review all the action over the weekend. They discuss humbling defeats for Gloucester and Harlequins and ask whether the current top five will be the teams to battle for a play-off spot at the end of the season. Plus, why are there so many high profile transfers ahead of…

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How to save the Champions Cup, scrums and the Champ 55:35

10d ago55:35

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Will and Alex are solving all sorts on the Ruck this week. Mark Palmer comes on to chat about Glasgow's extraordinary win over Toulouse in the Champions Cup -- a rare shining light in another mixed round of the competition -- and the boys then debate how to fix the tournament, so there are fewer blow-out pool games. Could there be a "European Super…

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Is this Bath's year in Europe? Plus hybrid hero André Esterhuizen 1:07:14

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The Ruck has a South African flavour this week as we interview Springboks hybrid hero André Esterhuizen, the centre who can also play back-row. We talk about that innovation, the Boks' fine 2025 and the upcoming Champions Cup clash between his Sharks and Saracens on Saturday. Will, Alex and Elgan delve into the first round of the Champions Cup, whi…

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Where does Welsh rugby go from here? 49:24

24d ago49:24

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Following the end of the Autumn Internationals, Alex Lowe and Elgan Alderman review the action. We look at South Africa's 73–0 mauling of Wales, as well as the late-game incident involving Eben Etzebeth. Elsewhere, Alex and Elgan discuss the latest in the R360 league saga, and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup draw coming this week, we look ahead to ho…

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Are unbeaten England now South Africa's closest rivals? 1:01:42

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Following the end of the November internationals Alfie, Alex, Will and Barnsey are back in studio to review the action. In 2025 South Africa have cemented themselves as the number one side in the world but who are their closest challengers? Is it England who have won 11 out of 12 matches in the calendar year? And, will Steve Borthwick's side now be…

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Injury-hit England aim for a perfect autumn 38:09

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It's the final weekend of the November internationals (apart from Wales and South Africa who play each other next week!). So, Alfie, Will and Elgan are once again at the England training base to look ahead to their match against Argentina. After a huge win against the All Blacks how difficult will this match be? And how important is it to end 2025 …

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The Nations Championship explained, Pumas prowl & Scotland suffer 54:59

1M ago54:59

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Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Will Kelleher look back on the latest action from the November internationals. They ask what was the most important result of the weekend? Wales finally winning at home or England beating the All Blacks? And, they react to Scotland losing to Argentina despite leading 21-0 and what that means for head coach G…

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A George Ford masterclass, as England ‘batter’ New Zealand 32:33

1M ago32:33

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England have beaten the All Blacks for the 9th time in their history! Steve Borthwick's side ran out comfortable winners for a statement victory. Alfie, Alex and Will react to the result and discuss what it now means for England moving forward. They pay tribute to George Ford who produced an outstanding performance to guide England to victory. And,…

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Richie McCaw previews England vs New Zealand 56:18

2M ago56:18

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All Blacks legend and double world cup winning New Zealand captain Richie McCaw joins Alfie, Alex and Will to look ahead to the match against England this weekend. He explains why an All Blacks team should never be 'developing', what makes Ardie Savea such a great player and how he thinks the game will go at Twickenham. The boys also explain why it…

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Scotland miss All Blacks history as England plan their own shot at glory 47:04

2M ago47:04

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Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Stuart Barnes look back on the latest from the November internationals. They're joined by Mark Palmer to reflect on an agonising defeat for Scotland against New Zealand and ask will they ever beat the All Blacks? They also chat about South Africa's stunning performance away to France in Paris on Saturday night and…

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England beat Fiji (eventually). Now the All Blacks... 32:49

2M ago32:49

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Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher look back on England's victory over Fiji at Twickenham. For the second week in a row Steve Borthwick's side managed to win the match comfortably despite not being at their best. Plus, Fiji gave further evidence that they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with at international level. With New Zealand next up…

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Why is Maro Itoje on the bench? 32:57

2M ago32:57

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It's the second weekend of November internationals so Alfie, Alex and Elgan look ahead to the action. They are at the England training base so discuss another very interesting squad selection from Steve Borthwick. Including Chandler Cunningham-South getting the opportunity at number 8, Maro Itoje dropping to the bench and Marcus Smith being deploye…

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Steven Kitshoff: Life threatening injury, France vs Springboks and bomb squad beer 52:28

2M ago52:28

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Alfie, Will and Owen Slot are back to review all the November internationals over the weekend and preview the upcoming round of fixtures. They are joined by double world champion Springbok, Steven Kitshoff, who looks back on that epic world cup quarter-final in 2023 between France and South Africa and looks ahead to the sides meeting again in Paris…

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England's 'bomb squad' downs Wallabies 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Alfie, Alex and Will react to England's victory over Australia at Twickenham as Steve Borthwick's side started their November campaign with a 25-7 win. They chat about the impact of the England bench, Henry Pollock (of course!) and how they got over the line. Alfie makes the case for the match being an example of how England have progressed over th…

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England's 'New Phase' November; Wallabies Preview 32:59

2M ago32:59

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England begin their November internationals this weekend by welcoming Australia to Twickenham. Alfie and Alex are at the England training base to preview the match. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold matchday squad and explain why the England head coach is under-appreciated for the brave selection decisions he makes. They chat about Tommy Freeman …

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Warburton on Welsh rugby's future & Freeman the centre 57:06

2M ago57:06

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It's the start of the November internationals so Alfie and Will look ahead to the matches this weekend, including England's game against Australia. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold selection of moving Tommy Freeman to outside centre, which means no Ollie Lawrence, as well as George Ford starting at fly-half. Sam Warburton chats to Will about the…

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Caluori's surprise inclusion, Willis' shock departure - England's November squad! 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Alfie, Alex and Will are at England's training base after Steve Borthwick announced his training squad ahead of the November internationals. Teenage sensation Noah Caluori has been fast-tracked into the set-up, could he genuinely play a role next month? Owen Farrell isn't a part of this squad but will he return to international duty in the future? …

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Does rugby want R360? 1:01:03

3M ago1:01:03

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Alfie, Alex and Will question whether the rugby establishment wants to see R360 - the new global franchise competition - be successful. It follows last week's announcement by eight of the world's top unions that players who sign-up will be banned from international selection. So they ask how much of a setback is this for the organisers? What questi…

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Two Lions on the pod: Fin Smith staying at Saints & Tommy Freeman’s positional switch. 43:21

3M ago43:21

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Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains that wanting to earn more caps for England was a big motivation for signing a contract extension, de…

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Our World XV of 2025! 58:30

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Harlequins humiliated and salary cap secrets 56:47

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How to save the Champions Cup, scrums and the Champ 55:35

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Is this Bath's year in Europe? Plus hybrid hero André Esterhuizen 1:07:14

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Where does Welsh rugby go from here? 49:24

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Are unbeaten England now South Africa's closest rivals? 1:01:42

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Injury-hit England aim for a perfect autumn 38:09

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The Nations Championship explained, Pumas prowl & Scotland suffer 54:59

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A George Ford masterclass, as England ‘batter’ New Zealand 32:33

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Richie McCaw previews England vs New Zealand 56:18

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Scotland miss All Blacks history as England plan their own shot at glory 47:04

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England beat Fiji (eventually). Now the All Blacks... 32:49

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Why is Maro Itoje on the bench? 32:57

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Steven Kitshoff: Life threatening injury, France vs Springboks and bomb squad beer 52:28

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England's 'bomb squad' downs Wallabies 27:29

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England's 'New Phase' November; Wallabies Preview 32:59

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Warburton on Welsh rugby's future & Freeman the centre 57:06

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Caluori's surprise inclusion, Willis' shock departure - England's November squad! 47:31

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Does rugby want R360? 1:01:03

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Two Lions on the pod: Fin Smith staying at Saints & Tommy Freeman’s positional switch. 43:21

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Lewis Moody's heart-breaking MND diagnosis - what is sport's connection to the disease? 54:17

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The Champ, The Prem, and the future of English club rugby 1:06:44

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Red Roses glory as England win home World Cup 26:59

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Women's Rugby World Cup final preview! 39:42

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'PREM' season preview - A new Red Bull era and Thursday night rugby 1:03:49