Best Welsh Rugby Union Podcasts (2025)

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How will the newly refurbished Pathway Gym help develop world-class rugby talent 16:12

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7d ago16:12

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The newly refurbished Pathway Gym at the National Centre of Excellence marks a major step forward in the continued development of world-class rugby talent across Wales. We hear from from WRU head of player development John Alder and Women’s Performance Pathway Manager and Under 18s Coach Siwan Lillicrap.…

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The Sean Holley Interview (+ Munster preview) 48:29

7d ago48:29

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Former Ospreys head coach Sean Holley joins us to discuss the future of the club, his first time seeing Justin Tipuric, memories of Europe in years gone by, and much more. Then we look ahead to the Munster match this weekend after they went alarmingly early naming their team... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Celtic Challenge launch, hear from key personnel 26:40

8d ago26:40

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We speak to Gwalia Lightning coach Catriona Nicholas-McLaughlin and player Gwen Crabbe, Brython Thunder, and Bryonie King, Gwalia Lightning. Can the Celtic Challenge pick up where the Women’s Rugby World Cup left off?By Welsh Rugby Union

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New Recording 3 0:04

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New Recording 3 by Welsh Rugby UnionBy Welsh Rugby Union

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#15 European Warriors, Freddie Steward Unfiltered, & 2025 Highlights 1:16:30

9d ago1:16:30

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It’s a Christmas special as Jim, Goodey and Bigs wrap up a huge weekend of Champions Cup action, look back on a cracking 2025, and welcome England full-back Freddie Steward for a very open chat. There’s reaction to Glasgow’s historic comeback win over Toulouse, Leinster grinding it out away at Leicester, big calls on Saracens, the Stormers and the …

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Cherry and Flight | Jac & Dewi gone + Montauban 22-33 Ospreys 1:30:55

10d ago1:30:55

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Blimey. We dig into the fresh news of Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake's departure from the club, what this means going forwards and how we got here, plus how it can be fixed. We also dissect two wins in Europe, the incredible comeback v Connacht and a big away win in Montauban, plus look ahead to the rest of Europe and Munster's visit this weekend. Hosted o…

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#14 Football vs Rugby: Stars, Money, Pressure & Injuries - Fozcast Meets Rugby Pod 1:23:07

14d ago1:23:07

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This week’s bonus episode is a special Rugby Pod × Fozcast crossover as Ben Foster and Tom Ochoa join Jim, Biggs and Goodey for a brilliant conversation that digs into what really separates, and connects, elite football and rugby. The lads compare the financial realities of both sports, how contracts work, the demands of training and match preparat…

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Meet the Valentines: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of the Irish Women’s National Rugby Team 26:22

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On the 30th September 2024, Irish rugby fans woke up to the news that the Ireland had beaten New Zealand. Fans of the men's team rejoiced that the women's team had finally achieved the same feat the men had come to hold so dear. Imagine their shock when fans of women's rugby informed them that the women's team had not only beaten New Zealand before…

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#13 RWC 2027 Pools Reaction and Predictions, & Scottish Surge in Champions Cup 1:16:33

16d ago1:16:33

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The lads are buzzing after being named in the top 1% of podcasts globally on Spotify Wrapped. It ain't about us though, as The Rugby World Cup 2027 pools are out, the format’s changing, conspiracy theories are flying, and the lads are already calling their final. We get stuck into all the permutations and who’s got the cleanest run to the big dance…

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Sunshine on Neath | Edinburgh 19-17 Ospreys & Connacht (H) Preview 1:22:29

22d ago1:22:29

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We're back! And just in time to dig into quite a chunk- The Ospreys' narrow loss up at Edinburgh, the existential dread that only got worse the moment we stopped recording, Keelan's new contract, the upcoming start of the Euro campaign against Connacht, and perhaps most pressingly, have Neath become normal? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

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#12 Scrum Secrets with Steenkamp, Bath’s Big Statement, and Munster Stormed 1:19:39

24d ago1:19:39

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In this week’s Rugby Pod, the lads wrap up the Quilter Nations Series before diving head-first into the return of domestic rugby, with big Premiership and URC results to get stuck into. We're also welcoming Springbok legend Gurthrö Steenkamp for an unbelievable deep-dive into scrum culture, Rassie’s revolution, and life in France. We check in on Ba…

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#11 The Craziest Test Match Ever, Welsh Ticker & England's Tunnel Argy-Bargy 1:15:25

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Four happy men in the studio this week after a blockbuster weekend of Quilter Nations rugby. England made it 11 wins on the bounce despite late fireworks in their clash with Argentina, Jim’s beloved Scotland stuck a half-century on Tonga without conceding a point, and Wales showed real ticker in a brave performance against the All Blacks. But the h…

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#10 England Stun the ABs, Scottish Collapse, Mack is Back & Cardiff Celebrates! 1:19:46

1M ago1:19:46

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England stun the All Blacks at Allianz Stadium, Ireland run riot with Mack Hansen’s hat-trick, Wales leave it late against Japan, and Scotland implode spectacularly against Argentina, and the lads have plenty to say about all of it. Jim’s still emotionally scarred from Scotland’s collapse, while Goodey digs into England’s biggest win of the Borthwi…

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#7 North vs South Showdown: England & Ireland’s Revenge Missions 1:18:36

1M ago1:18:36

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It’s one of the best periods of the season and the lads are buzzing as the Autumn Nations Series North v South showdowns kick off, including England v Australia at Twickenham and Ireland gearing up to meet the All Blacks in Chicago. Goodey and Jim dig into Borthwick’s latest England squad tweaks, some epic Premiership clashes including Saints v Sar…

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#9 Scotland Heartbreak, Boks School France, England’s 10 & Jimbo’s Comeback 1:18:00

1M ago1:18:00

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The Pod is back with Goodey and Jim fresh (and a bit bruised) from the 745 charity game - where Jim “put the fear of God” into a few league legends. The lads break down a huge weekend of international rugby: England’s bench-powered surge past Fiji, Scotland’s heartbreak against the All Blacks, and the Springboks’ masterclass in Paris despite going …

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#8 England’s New Bomb Squad, Josh Adams on Welsh Revival, and Ireland Controversy in Chicago 1:19:42

2M ago1:19:42

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This week on The Pod, Jim, Goodey, Bigs dive into a massive opening weekend of the Quilter Nations Series — red cards, redemptions, and peroxide-blond hair. England made it eight wins on the bounce with a dominant bench-inspired victory over Australia, with Borthwick building his own “Bomb Squad.” Ireland meanwhile, were left reeling after a contro…

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Why is Rugby Union Posh? 20:36

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In many countries, rugby union is considered to be a sport for the middle classes. Stereotypically played in private schools by the sons of professionals, the sport often struggles to overcome this perception. However, how true is this reputation and why did the sport gain it in the first place?

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So where do we go from here? 1:03:30

2M ago1:03:30

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James is back off a truly shameful stag do to join Robbie as they dive into the Dragons game, the next block of the season, how much Jac Morgan loves the birds, and the WRU's announcement on Friday. Where does this leave the Ospreys going forwards? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Rodney Parade Curse strikes again?? | Dragons 19-19 Ospreys Reaction 16:35

2M ago16:35

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Robbie solo tries to expend someone of the pent-up energy from a crazy finale at Rodney Parade and where the game was won and lost at the same time... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Explaining the future of the elite game in Wales. 29:01

2M ago29:01

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Explaining the future of the elite game in Wales, with the Welsh Rugby Union's Richard Collier Keywood, Dave Reddin and Amanda Bennett.By Welsh Rugby Union

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Dragon out the Process | Dragons (A) Preview & Ospreys 17-42 Glasgow 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

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With the most cursed fixture of the season coming up, James & Iestyn are joined by Gareth LeClare from the excellent Dragon's Lair podcast to talk this weekend's fixture, the Glasgow loss, Jac Morgan's future and more more more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#6 Munster Masterclass , England Squad Shake-Up & Noah's 5 Star Sarries Show 1:19:55

2M ago1:19:55

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Munster sent shockwaves through Irish rugby with a statement win over Leinster at Croke Park, dismantling their biggest rivals to go joint top of the URC. Is it a shift in power, or a Lions hangover? Goodey, Big Jim and Biggs get stuck into the fallout from that fiery clash, the form of Jack Crowley, and what it all means for Andy Farrell’s Ireland…

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#5 Derby Days, Flyhalf Battles for England & Ireland + Jack Willis Tears up in France 1:17:46

3M ago1:17:46

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It was Derby Day in the Prem, and the lads are back to break it all down. Jim and Goodey chat through an epic weekend of rivalries with Saints edging Tigers in a thriller with lots of niggle, Quins toppling Sarries again, and Bath blitzing Gloucester. Marcus Smith is back firing, as is Fin Smith, and a few new faces making an impression. We also ta…

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Better than Leinster | Stormers 26-10 Ospreys & Zebre (H) Preview 1:34:01

3M ago1:34:01

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James, Robbie and Iestyn return to unpack an encouraging tour to South Africa, Dewi Lake's future, the first home game of the season, Jeff Hassler, how our attack has changed and where the scrum is going so badly wrong... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#4 Moody’s Battle, Diamond Falls, Autumn Nations Preview, Boks Roll & Dragons Rise 1:20:35

3M ago1:20:35

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Devil's in the Deaves-tail | Bulls 53-40 Ospreys & Stormers (A) Preview 1:23:37

3M ago1:23:37

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With the season now underway, James & Robbie reunited to review a madcap, 93 point encounter at Loftus to start the Ospreys season, look forward to the weekend's clash with the Stormers, explore the banned items list at the DHL Stadium, reminisce on Keelan Giles' debut, and get deep into some Deaves... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor…

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#3 Back with a Bang - English Rugby's Masterplan, Leinster Nilled and Sacha is Boks Office 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

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It’s a monster week of rugby with the Gallagher Prem back and already throwing up drama, the URC kicking off with some big surprises. In the Rugby Championship, South Africa ran riot with 67 points against Argentina as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu puts in a Dan Carter-esque performance. The Red Roses are world champions after seeing off Canada in fron…

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Back and Bullish 2:04:05

3M ago2:04:05

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We're back! After a long yet busy off-season, the Ospreys get the 2025/26 season underway this weekend and James, Robbie & Iestyn are back to dive into the season, the news, the Bulls, and what kind of stand-up comedy Lance Bradley might be into... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final 1:24:53

3M ago1:24:53

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It’s a big un' ahead of the new season kicking off this weekend. Louis Rees-Zammit is back in rugby and straight onto the Pod after a wild 18 months in the US and an eventful debut for Bristol – scoring worldies, scrapping, and spending ten minutes in the bin. We’ve also got the Red Roses charging into another World Cup Final at a sold-out Twickenh…

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#1 Red Bull Takeover, Saving Grassroots Rugby & Six Nations vs The Rugby Championship 1:17:25

3M ago1:17:25

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We’re back for Season 10 – a decade of rugby chat and we’re kicking it off with a bang. Jim and Goodey’s apology has been accepted… Red Bull have officially landed in rugby union! Newcastle Falcons are no more – the Red Bulls have arrived – and we’ve got Director of Rugby Steve Diamond on the pod to take us inside one of the biggest moves the Premi…

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Emily Valentine: The Female William Webb Ellis? 6:59

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/08/22/emily-valentine-the-female-william/

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Looking ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup 41:41

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We look ahead to the Women's Rugby World Cup, hearing from coach Sean Lynn, hooker Carys Phillips, the Metcalfe sisters Nel and Branwen, along with WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin.By Welsh Rugby Union

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Barrette: The Original Female Rugby Code? 13:58

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/08/16/barrette-the-original-female-rugby-f90/

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A chance to hear in depth from new Wales men’s coach Steve Tandy. 16:51

5M ago16:51

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Sitting in the home dressing room at the Principality Stadium, new Wales men’s coach Steve Tandy explained his hopes and aspirations in the new role.By Welsh Rugby Union

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Episode 46 - The Ultimate Lions Review - Beanbags, Brawls and Who Should Coach the Next Lions Tour? 1:17:30

5M ago1:17:30

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That’s a wrap on Season 9 and what a way to go out! The lads dive into a wet and chaotic third Lions Test where the Aussies finally clicked to deny the whitewash. Goodey and Jim get stuck into the big calls - did Schmidt outsmart Farrell? Was that 40-minute delay a turning point? And who’s next to coach the Lions? There’s chat on Big Willy Skelton,…

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'I wanted to play for Wales with my whole heart': An Exploration of the Players Lost to Welsh Rugby Due To Racism 33:21

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/07/30/i-wanted-to-play-for-wales-with-my-6a3/

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The Legacy of Las Leonas: The Addition, Success and Removal of Spain in the Women’s Six Nations 9:37

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/07/13/the-legacy-of-las-leonas-the-addition/

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Ohhhh Canada: The Canadian Women’s National Rugby Team have succeeded against all odds, but where do they go from here? 17:41

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/06/30/ohhhh-canada-the-canadian-womens/

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The cases of Sione Tuipulotu and Alfred Clunies-Ross: a brief look at the relationship between rugby and the diaspora 7:46

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The full text of this podcast, including images, citations, and notes, can be found here: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/06/22/the-cases-of-sione-tuipulotu-and/

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Episode 45 - Comeback of the Decade, Officiating Controversy & Lions Clean Sweep? 1:10:20

5M ago1:10:20

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The Lions have done it! Jim and Goodey are back to break down a barnstorming Second Test as the Lions boys clinch the series with a 29-26 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne. From a brutal Aussie first half to a roaring Lions comeback, this one had it all – yellow cards, controversial tries, Skelton-sized collisions, and a nerve-jangling finish. We…

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The Future of the Ospreys 2:06:52

5M ago2:06:52

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It's been a very busy summer. With huge changes afoot for the Ospreys, James, Robbie & Iestyn reunited to dissect the most stressful off-season in history, where things sit, and answer a whole ton of your questions, from "Is James Fender leaving?" to "Is there still going to be a club?"... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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Lions Test 2 Preview & Squad Reaction 49:47

5M ago49:47

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Jim and Goodey are BACK for a special midweek episode, previewing the Lions second test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Melbourne and reacting to todays Squad announcement. The lads also dive into Tuesday's feisty clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV - from Kinghorn’s costly interception to Darcy Graham’s heartbreaking injury. Jim relive…

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Why Steve Tandy is the new Wales Senior Men’s Coach 6:48

5M ago6:48

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Why Steve Tandy is the new Wales Senior Men’s Coach, we hear from WRU Director of Rugby Dave Reddin.By Welsh Rugby Union

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Episode 44 - First Blood to Lions as Wallabies Flop - Russell Leads, Curry Seethes 1:13:13

5M ago1:13:13

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This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into a stormy weekend of rugby. They break down the Lions 27–19 bashing against a very average Wallabies team in Brisbane, questioning the Aussie preparation, selections, and desire. We also look at some big performances from Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry and whether Farrell might look to make some changes as …

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Lions Test Team SPECIAL & Match Preview with Jim and Jackman 56:57

5M ago56:57

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It's on! The teams are announced and we are pumped. In this special midweek episode of The Rugby Pod, Jim is joined by pundit of the year Bernard Jackman to react to Andy Farrell’s first British & Irish Lions Test squad, from big selection calls in the back row to bold calls on the bench, the lads dissect the team. They break down the leadership ca…

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Episode 43 - Lions Test Week, Wales Snap the Streak & England Whitewash the Pumas 1:16:58

6M ago1:16:58

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Join the lads as they discuss the final Lions warm up match against an underwhelming AU NZ invitational side and prep for the big one - the first Test in Brisbane. After 644 LONG days, Wales finally got a win against Eddie Jones' Japan and England's young guns do an impressive double down in Argentina. We also look at Rassies latest bit of... innov…

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Lions Test XV Taking Shape - Post Match Reaction with Goodey & Bigs 33:26

6M ago33:26

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We check in with Bigs from Canberra after another Lions Tour win against a tough Brumbies side. Goodey and Bigs give their take on the overall performance, some highlights and areas of concern, who stood out, an injury update, and how the match has potentially shaped the starting XV for the first test. Bigs also gives us the latest from his blossom…

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Episode 42 - Farrell's Call-Up: Lions Masterstroke or Mistake? + England Young Guns Shine in Argentina 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

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A hell of a week of ruggers, with double Lions games, international games, and one headline-stealing call-up. The lads dive into Owen Farrell’s controversial selection, nepotism or necessity? The Lions’ campaign stumbles slightly after an impressive win over the Reds and a tougher outing against the Waratahs. We assess who’s rising - Maro, Jac Morg…

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George North: From Teen Prodigy to Lions Legend 56:55

6M ago56:55

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In this week’s Lions interview, Dan Biggar sits down with Welsh rugby legend George North to look back on an iconic career that started with a bang, scoring twice on debut against the Springboks and at just 18. The lads relive his explosive arrival on the international stage, through to some iconic Lions moments, including that carry with Folau on …