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Rugby Union Weekly

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Introducing…Bloodgate 28:31

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Rugby union was rocked to its core by an episode that involved deception, cover-ups, recriminations and life-changing consequences for those involved.  Hosted by actor and award-winning documentary maker Ross Kemp, with reporting by BBC rugby union correspondent Chris Jones, this series uncovers new details and untold stories about the infamous ‘Bl…

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Looking forward to Wales U20 v England U20 14:08

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We look forward to Wales U20 v England U20 at Cardiff Arms Park, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from coach Richard Whiffin, captain Harry Beddall and vice-captain Steffan Emanuel.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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The Nations Pod 1:01:58

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What was the most impressive win in the 2025 Six Nations? And which nation actually exceeded expectations this year? Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen are back for one last Nations Pod. Tom is claiming a unique Grand Slam for Scotland despite their fourth place finish. But what was the main reason behind another disappointing campaign for Gre…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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The Six Nations review with Barclay and Warburton 52:57

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Who underperformed and who overachieved in the 2025 Six Nations? Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay are back to round up an eventful tournament that saw France crowned champions on 'Super Saturday'. What next for Wales after a 17th Test defeat on the spin? Sam puts forward some radical ideas to fix Welsh rugby which includes cutting one of t…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: France take the title and England thrash Wales 45:58

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Does this Six Nations title signal the start of a dominant period for France? Have England laid down a marker with their record win in Cardiff? And where do Wales go from here, after an 17th successive test defeat? Fraser Brown, Sara Orchard and Chris Jones react to France’s win over Scotland in Paris to claim the 2025 Men’s Six Nations championshi…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: It all comes down to this 32:59

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The pod comes from a Parisian bistro ahead of France against Scotland - the match that will decide the destination of the Six Nations title. Scotland have shown they’re capable of producing some of their best rugby against the French - so are they capable of playing spoiler? Finn Russell is back in Paris and Sara has grabbed a word with him. Fraser…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: We’re in Cardiff with Williams and Roebuck 38:46

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Is this finally the weekend Wales end their losing run? Chris is greeted in Cardiff by Wales and Lions legend Jamie Roberts to preview the fixture he says brings the best out of the every aspect of Welsh rugby. Tomos Williams discusses his form and teaming up with his Gloucester team-mate ‘Chicken’ on international duty. Chris then heads into the E…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Borthwick's backline reshuffle 46:15

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Marcus Smith is back in the starting XV. Tommy Freeman moves to outside centre. Tom Roebuck get his first Test start, but there's no room for Ollie Sleightholme. All this and more for Ugo and Sara to discuss as Steve Borthwick names his England team to face Wales in Cardiff this Saturday. Ben Earl is also on the pod as we get his take on playing in…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Record Chasers 47:20

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Bielle-Biarray, Penaud, Freeman… a few of the players who have made their try-scoring mark on this year’s Six Nations. With a number of individual records up for grabs on Super Saturday, Chris and Ashy discuss the men who have taken the Championship by storm. Tommy Freeman is our guest as he looks to become the first Englishman to score a try in ev…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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The Nations Pod 59:00

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Did we just witness one of the greatest away performances in Six Nations history? Chris, Gareth and Tom struggle to recall a more impressive display than France's dominant showing at the Aviva on Saturday. Have Ireland reached a stage where they must start introducing fresh talent? Tom questions whether England’s performance against Italy truly jus…

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Remembering the Llandow Air Disaster 75 years on 13:04

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On 12 March, 1950, what was then considered the worst crash in the history of civil aviation occurred when a plane carrying 78 Welsh rugby fans and five crew crashed into a field near Llandow in the Vale of Glamorgan. The plane was packed with supporters fresh from celebrating a Triple Crown won in Ireland. Of the 83 people on board, only three sur…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Weekend Review with Ashy and Dawson 48:24

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Chris is joined by Ashy and Matt Dawson at Twickenham to reflect on the fourth weekend of the Men’s Six Nations. The guys discuss England’s 47-24 win against Italy, where Steve Borthwick’s side do enough to remain ‘in the hunt’ for the Championship going into the final weekend. And Wales v Scotland pales in comparison to France’s high quality win a…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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France win in Dublin to take control of Six Nations 36:34

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We’re in Dublin reacting to an extraordinary French victory to end Irish hopes of a Grand Slam and put themselves in pole position for the Six Nations title next week. Donncha O'Callaghan joins Chris to give the Irish perspective on a first home defeat in this competition for four years. We also hear from number 8 Jack Conan. Up in Edinburgh Johnni…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Ireland in Dublin, the ultimate challenge? 34:19

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Is playing Ireland in Dublin the ultimate challenge in northern hemisphere rugby? Shaun Edwards thinks so, and we hear how he's been motivating himself and the French players ahead of Saturday's showdown in Dublin. Chris chats to Gavin Mairs, chief rugby correspondent for the Daily Telegraph, and senior writer at ESPN Tom Hamilton. We look at Fabie…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Doris returns and France go 7:1 44:05

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Chris is joined by Johnnie Beattie and French rugby journalist Paul Eddison to dissect the teams for round four. Does this France team need to win in Dublin to silence the French critics? There are plenty of talking points after Fabien Galthie named his team on Thursday, he's opted for a 7:1 split on the bench again and brought Romain Ntamack strai…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Smith benched and Slade dropped 40:40

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Will we finally see England's attack click? Marcus Smith drops to the bench and Elliot Daly starts at full-back for England's Six Nations clash against Italy this weekend. Danny and Sara discuss the changes Steve Borthwick has made, plus Fraser Dingwall joins the pod as he starts alongside Ollie Lawrence in midfield. We hear about the challenge tha…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Jamie George 100 not out 35:01

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We're at Pennyhill Park speaking to England legend, and pod favourite, Jamie George ahead of his 100th cap this weekend. He tells Chris and Ashy how it feels "surreal" to be reaching a century of caps for his country but how he remains as driven as ever. George also opens up about how difficult it was to lose the England captaincy before the start …

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Meet the U20s – Harry Thomas and Logan Franklin. 17:37

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Wales Under 20s are on good form after backing up their win in Italy with victory over Ireland. We’ve been getting a chance to get to know some of the stars of the future on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast, this week we hear from scrum half Logan Franklin and hooker Harry Thomas.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Nations Pod 56:48

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Chris, Tom, and Gareth return to break down some of the key talking points ahead of round four. Ireland v France has all the makings of a classic, but with three players retiring after the tournament, will sentiment influence Simon Easterby’s selection? Tom disagrees with Gro's claim that this weekend’s game with Wales as the most critical moment o…

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Six Nations: The Dublin decider 53:13

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Is this the week Ireland take a huge step towards Six Nations history? The pod is back as we start the build-up to round four with Grand Slam winner Donncha O'Callaghan. What impact will the trio of retiring greats have? One man who will miss the France showdown is centre Garry Ringrose, but we lament the process that means he will only miss the on…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Nations Pod 51:42

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Round three of the Six Nations provided some score lines that not many expected – and as ever on a Tuesday, correspondent Chris Jones is back with Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English to delve deep into what happened after a dramatic weekend. Gro smiled at a rugby game for the first time in years after Wales fought hard against Ireland – but even thoug…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The weekend review with Barclay and Warburton 59:35

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England regain the Calcutta Cup and Ireland remain on course for a Grand Slam. Round three of the 2025 Six Nations is in the bag and Ugo is alongside John Barclay and Sam Warburton to wrap it all up. Wales impressed under new interim boss Matt Sherratt despite slipping to another defeat. What would Warren Gatland have made of the performance? Engla…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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England beat Scotland for Calcutta Cup 46:26

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We’re in Allianz Stadium Twickenham reacting to England’s win in the Calcutta Cup over Scotland. Chris Jones is alongside Matt Dawson and Fraser Brown after a dramatic finish to the Calcutta Cup which saw England take their first win since 2020. Hear from Ellis Genge on his delight at the result following the dramatic climax to the match. Sara Orch…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Could there be a shock on the cards in Cardiff? 41:45

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Sara meets up with former Lions room-mates, Tommy Bowe and Alex Cuthbert to get the mood in the Welsh capital before Ireland steam-roll into the Principality Stadium. They ask with the new “boss bounce back” could Wales get a confidence boost with Matt Sherratt at the helm - or will Ireland dominate once again with an historic third successive Six …

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Sherratt's debut and Russell starts 37:06

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Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt is on the pod fresh after naming his team to face Ireland this weekend. He's made eight changes following the defeat to Italy and says the team "picked itself". What can Welsh rugby fans expect from Sherratt's team after less than a week in situ? We also get to the bottom of his nickname 'jockey'. Chris then h…

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Meet The 20s – Ioan Emanuel And Tomi Bowen. 15:45

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We hear from two more of the stars of the future of Welsh Rugby, in this edition of the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Wales U20 coach Richard Whiffin, prop Ioan Emanuel and wing Tomi Bowen.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Scotland's Calcutta Cup dominance 37:11

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Scotland rarely used to win the Calcutta Cup. Now, they can't stop winning it. What is behind this dramatic turnaround? Chris, John Barclay and Danny look at Scotland's resurgence and the impact the it's had on the rivalry. John tells us how importance of the win in 2018 which ended a 10 year wait for the trophy. How much has that turned the tide? …

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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All Areas For Access At The Principality Stadium 21:09

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The Principality Stadium has introduced some new accessibility initiatives to make it an award-winning and leading venue for accessibility. To find out more the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast spoke to Liam Scott, Head of EDI, WRU, and Dan Cook, Digital Ticketing and Customer Operations Manager, WRU.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: England name Calcutta Cup team 48:49

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Chris and Ashy head to Pennyhill Park to chat to Ollie Chessum, who will make his first Test start in nearly a year on Saturday. He tells us the win over France will count for nothing if England can't back it up this weekend and win a first Calcutta Cup since 2020. Chessum also tells us what sets him apart from other locks and how ]he's changed sin…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Nations Pod 1:03:55

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Chris, Gareth and Tom are back after a fallow week in the Men’s Six Nations. They kick off with the appointment of Matt Sherratt as Wales interim head coach following Warren Gatland’s departure. GRO gives us the inside track on the new boss and questions whether he’s the long-term solution. So what will the management structure of Welsh rugby look …

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Six Nations: Calcutta Cup week and a new era for Wales 35:10

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Can England finally end their Calcutta Cup hoodoo or will Scotland make history? Can Wales win a first Test match since 2023 or will Ireland seal the Triple Crown? Ugo, Danny and Ashy preview round three of the Six Nations as all four home nations do battle this weekend. With England looking to build on their impressive win over France, we look at …

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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The Wales Men Coaching Change Explained 15:27

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Warren Gatland leaves the Wales coaching job, Matt Sherratt comes in – we hear why on the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We hear from WRU CEO Abbie Tierney, new coach Matt Sherratt and interim Performance Director Huw Bevan.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Gatland leaves Wales 44:04

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Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Chris and Ugo bring you reaction to the news in a special bonus pod. Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take over as interim head coach for the remaining three games of the Six Nations. But who will be Gatland's long-term successor? We get the t…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The weekend review 59:17

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After two rounds only one team is still in with a chance of a Grand Slam. We look at another Ireland win over Scotland who extended their winning run to 11 matches. Why do Scotland struggle so much against the Irish? Where has Sam Prendergast's performance in Edinburgh put him in the pecking order for the Lions 10 jersey? Chris, Ugo, Ashy and Johnn…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: England win Le Crunch classic 43:20

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We’re at the Allianz stadium reacting to England’s dramatic 26-25 win over France thanks to a late Elliot Daly try in the 79th minute. Chris Jones is alongside Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to dissect how England found a way to win and overcome a tough French side. Hear from head coach Steve Borthwick after that huge win at Twickenham. Gareth Rhys O…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Can Scotland end Irish hoodoo? 41:22

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Gregor Townsend chats to us ahead of Scotland's huge clash with Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. He addresses their losing run against Ireland and how they plan to fix it. Townsend also explains the decision to pick Tom Jordan at 12 and if Lions selection is starting to creep into the conversation in camp. Sara is joined by Johnnie Beattie …

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Charming Men 47:50

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The Smiths both start as Steve Borthwick tinkers with his England team for the visit of France this weekend. How will this affect England's gameplan? What happens if they lose to a Tier 1 nation for a record eighth game in a row? Danny and Chris look ahead to Le Crunch at Twickenham where two years ago France put 50 points on England. You will hear…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Lions watch with the Wallaby captain 41:55

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What would Andy Farrell's Lions team look like if the first Test against Australia was next week? What positions are still up for grabs? And where is Farrell spoilt for choice? Ugo and Chris discuss all this and chat to the Wallabies captain Harry Wilson to get his take on the Lions after playing all four home nations during the Autumn Nations Seri…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: How do England stop France and the GOAT Dupont? 40:54

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Is Antoine Dupont the greatest of all time? Chris and Ashy quiz England senior coach Richard Wigglesworth on what makes the French scrum-half so special. Are there any weaknesses in his game and what attributes make him so unique? England take on the favourites for the 2025 Six Nations at Twickenham this Saturday. What lessons have they learned fro…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Nations Pod 58:31

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Chris Jones, Gareth Rhys Owen, and Tom English are back to dissect the highs and lows of the Home Nations following the weekend’s action. Gro’s pleas not to start the pod with Wales go largely ignored, as Warren Gatland’s side hits a new low. Would a loss to Italy on Saturday actually be a blessing in disguise, forcing a total reset? Tom argues tha…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The weekend review with Barclay and Warburton 56:34

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Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look back at the opening weekend of the 2025 Six Nations. Did Ireland silence their critics following that dominant second half display against England? Does Steve Borthwick ring the changes with the French in town this weekend? Scotland are still finding their feet without captain Sione Tuipulotu, but has …

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: England beaten by Ireland in Dublin 35:04

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We're in the Aviva stadium to bring you all the reaction to England's defeat to Ireland in Dublin. Chris Jones is alongside Grand Slam winners Tommy Bowe and Matt Dawson as Ireland get their quest for a historic three-peat off to a perfect start. They discuss Simon Easterby's first game in charge of Ireland and how impressive they were in the secon…

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Crushing defeat for Wales in Paris 38:47

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Sara Orchard is with Philippa Tuttiett and Ugo Monye in Paris to react to disappointment for Wales in their opening match against France. What went so wrong for Wales, and what went so right for France? Plus, Chris Jones speaks to Ellis Genge ahead of England’s opener against Ireland, and Matt Dawson joins him in Dublin to look ahead to Saturday’s …

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: A Curry in Dublin 49:28

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Ben Curry is on the pod ahead of his first England start alongside his twin brother Tom. We find out what Ben learnt from Ashy at Sale and discover the two goals that kept him motivated during what he calls 'the dark times'. He also talks openly about how difficult it is to be constantly compared to your twin brother. We also react to the Ireland t…

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Welsh Referees Explain The Six Nations Law Tweaks 11:20

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What are the rule changes coming into place for the Six Nations – find out more in the Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. We speak to Welsh referees Ben Whitehouse and Ben Breakspear to get the lowdown.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: Captains special 50:53

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Ugo Monye and Chris Jones chat to all the Six Nations captains, but put the rugby to one side and ask the really important questions, like what’s harder – a nine-darter, a 147 or a hole-in-one? You’ll also hear Antoine Dupont sing. Find out how to pronounce Jac Morgan’s name. What position Rory Darge dreams of playing for Liverpool. The greatest sp…

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Meet The 20s - Welsh Rugby's Future Stars 28:04

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A chance to get to know some of the Wales Under 20s as they go into the Six Nations with real hopes of an upturn from recent seasons. We speak to coach Richard Whiffin, along with players Harry Beddall, Steffan Emanuel, Harry Rees Weldon and Elijah Evans.Av Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: In Girona with Murley and Earl 28:42

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Chris visits the England training camp in Girona and sits down with Cadan Murley who will make his long-awaited England debut this weekend after Steve Borthwick named his team to face Ireland. We deliver Murley a special message from a very proud team-mate, find out which former winger is his biggest inspiration and learn about his early career as …

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Principality Welsh Rugby Union Podcast

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Dyma’r newidiadau sy’n cael eu cynnig ar gyfer ein clybiau rygbi 2:48

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Dyma’r newidiadau sy’n cael eu cynnig ar gyfer ein clybiau rygbi.Geraint John, Cyfarwyddwr Cymunedol URC sy’n egluroAv Welsh Rugby Union

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Rugby Union Weekly

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Six Nations: The Nations Pod is back 47:07

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Chris, Scrum V's Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English from the BBC Scotland rugby podcast return as the countdown to the Six Nations continues. They delve into what lies ahead for the four home nation teams. Gareth questions whether Warren Gatland still has the passion to guide Wales. Will Simon Easterby’s leadership bring a new look to Ireland? Tom vo…

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