Episode 40 - Breaking Down The New Law Changes & Stuart McCloskey Talks Faz, Ulster & Boks
14 May 2024 - 1 hour 16 minsIt's all change as World Rugby announce several law changes that will have a big impact on the game. The lads give their take on what these mean and how they'll affect teams. We'll also be discussing a frenetic, penultimate round of Premiership action including a big away win for Saracens, Exeter seeing off Quins and the spanking of all spankings for Gloucester. We’ll also be looking at some cracking games over in URC, PLUS our mate Stuart McCloskey is dialing in to chat all things Ulster and Ireland.
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Series Episodes
#12 Scrum Secrets with Steenkamp, Bath’s Big Statement, and Munster Stormed
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 Bath’s statement win at the StoneX to Exeter’s comeback in Sale, plus a massive round in the URC as the Stormers storm Thomond and Scarlets stun Glasgow. The Rugby F.C. documentary has blown up on YouTube, fans are asking how to help Rugby Lions FC, and we’re back on the road with a London live show this Wednesday ahead of the Champions Cup kicking off exclusively on Premier Sports. Add in some transfer news, a few reds in France, and all the Good, Bad & Ugly, and some shoutouts, and it’s another stacked episode of the world’s most listened-to rugby podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
2 December Finished
#11 The Craziest Test Match Ever, Welsh Ticker & England's Tunnel Argy-Bargy
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 headline act was in Dublin, where South Africa and Ireland produced one of the craziest Test matches we’ve ever seen – five yellows, a red, scrum carnage, psychological warfare from Rassie, and Irish fans and Boks fans going at it online. The lads break down the madness, look at England’s growing depth and midfield options, debate the Curry–Contepomi tunnel drama, assess Wales’ best showing of the autumn, dig into Scotland’s momentum and Townsend rumours, and ask whether France now boast the best young backline in world rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 15 mins
25 November Finished
#10 England Stun the ABs, Scottish Collapse, Mack is Back & Cardiff Celebrates!
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 Borthwick era, from Ford’s masterclass to Henry Pollock’s Haka moment. We break down a huge weekend across the Autumn Nations Series, ask whether the Springboks have a discipline problem despite winning with 14 men again, and look ahead to Ireland–South Africa after a record Irish win over Australia. Plus lots more other news, shoutouts, chaos, and craic, so settle in and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on trueclassic at trueclassic.com/RUGBYPOD! #trueclassicpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
21 November Finished
#7 North vs South Showdown: England & Ireland’s Revenge Missions
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 Sarries and Leicester v Sale, plus unbeaten runs in the URC from Munster and the Stormers. There’s lots of other news and listener questions all before the lads hit the road for live shows in New York and Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 18 mins
20 November Finished
#9 Scotland Heartbreak, Boks School France, England’s 10 & Jimbo’s Comeback
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 down to 14 men. There’s plenty of chat about Fin Smith v George Ford, and Rassie proving why he's the smartest coach in rugby. The boys also reveal some big travel plans, plus Ireland bounce back against Japan, Italy going back to back against Australia, and Argentina out muscling Wales. Settle back, hit subscribe, and get ready for another big week of rugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 18 mins
20 November Finished
#8 England’s New Bomb Squad, Josh Adams on Welsh Revival, and Ireland Controversy in Chicago
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 controversial red card and second-half collapse against the All Blacks in Chicago, while Scotland and South Africa both flexed with huge wins over the USA and Japan respectively. Plus, Wales and Lions winger Josh Adams joins the show to chat about life in camp, the mood under Steve Tandy, and where Wales are going into some massive games with World Cup qualification implictions. Plenty of laughs this week as the lads are on great form after their US trip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hour 19 mins
4 November Finished
