The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

Join us once more as we embark on our quest to narrate Fiji's 29-16 group stage win over Canada. We discuss dogs, Stuart Barnes, mysterious Fijian coaches and a character known as The Rugby Goblin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portugal expert Patricia Vieira of the Ruck n Roll podcast joins us to watch her beloved only nation battle against the All Blacks. We chat about sailing, Portugese cuisine, Carly Rae Jepsen and Portugal's moment of glory. Thanks to Patricia (@_PatriciaV_ on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the excellent Ruck n Roll podcast on all good podcast platforms. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the French version of "World in Union" from 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a rollercoaster as we not only dive into Wales' poor performance against Australia from 2007, but the history of French composer Jean-Michel Jarre. We also talk about Steve Walsh, Super Smash Bros, Spanish cuisine and the Beatles. As you will have learned from this episode, the theme tune is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part Two" by Jean-Michel Jarre, the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lawrence from the Scrum of the Earth Podcast is our guest this week, as we watch his beloved USA side struggle against Tonga in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We find time to talk about Jamie Oliver, Charles Dickens, Paddy Power and teen movies. Thanks to David (@OfScrum on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his excellent podcast on all podcast platforms - we highly recommend listening to some of his interviews! The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the French version of "World In Union", the Rugby World Cup's official theme tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter/commentator/writer/pundit/pitchside reporter/legend Claire Thomas eagerly joins us this week to watch a remarkable encounter between Japan and Fiji from the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We talk Fishomania, Avril Lavigne and favourite commentary moments. We also debate the probability of Antoine Dupont underage drinking. Thanks to Claire (@Claire_GThomas on Twitter or @clairegthomas on Instagram) for joining us. You can usually find her pitchside on any Premier 15s game, or doing radio commentary throughout the Six Nations. The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.