Rugby Union Weekly

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Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care dissect the biggest rugby union stories of the week

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2022
Dawson and Eddie reunited
It's Six Nations squad day so Matt Dawson and Chris Jones are at a very cold Twickenham to chat to Eddie Jones. Matt and Eddie finally get to reminisce about the 2003 World Cup final before moving onto England's 36-man squad. And there's plenty to dissect with Manu Tuilagi missing out and Owen Farrell retaining the captain's armband. Eddie talks about the evolution of his squad and a first call up for Wasps back row Alfie Barbeary. Chris and Matt also look at Wayne Pivac's Wales squad which contains four fly-halves, including new captain Dan Biggar.
January 18, 2022
37 min
Last-gasp wins and service station roulette
Danny and Chris look back on a full round of Champions Cup rugby for the first time this season. Leicester left it late once again, Exeter put 50 points on Glasgow and Leinster put nearly 90 on Montpellier. Danny and Chris also share their struggles for food at motorway service stations on their travels this weekend and discuss what to expect from Eddie Jones' Six Nations squad.
January 17, 2022
47 min
You Can Call Me Al
On this week's episode we have a fascinating interview with Sale director of rugby Alex Sanderson. Ugo and Chris chat to him about life as a DOR, salary caps, recruitment and his ambitions as a coach. They also talk Six Nations as Wales fans could be heading to London, not Cardiff this year. Plus, there's new leaders in the URC and Leicester finally lose a game of rugby.
January 10, 2022
59 min
The Year of the Tiger?
It’s the first pod of the year and there’s already a big story for Ugo, Danny and Chris to discuss with Leicester being investigated for allegedly breaking salary cap rules. Danny celebrates his 35th birthday with a match-winning try at Gloucester, plus there’s a look at Bristol’s struggles this season and is Anthony Watson on the verge of leaving Bath?
January 3, 2022
53 min
2021
A Boxing Day classic and the best moments of 2021
Danny, Ugo and Chris reconvene after a busy Christmas to review the festive rugby. Leicester leave it incredibly late at Ashton Gate to claim their 10th consecutive Premiership victory, Danny reflects on the Big Game at Twickenham and Bath still can't buy a win this season despite some major signings off the field. And as it's the last pod of 2021 the guys pick their highlight of the year.
December 28, 2021
46 min
The Scotstoun fog and Champions Cup chaos
Ugo, Danny and Chris discuss the Champions Cup games that did go ahead this weekend and where the tournament goes from here after five matches were postponed. Scotland and Glasgow scrum-half Ali Price joins the pod to chat about their impressive victory over Exeter in some very bizarre conditions. Leicester captain Ellis Genge is on his way to Bristol next season and Rassie Erasmus hits the dancefloor in his latest social media.
December 20, 2021
60 min
A late night in Castres and French class
Back from a long trip to Castres, Danny joins Chris to round up the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. There's plenty of love for Finn Russell and the French teams, plus a clean sweep for the Irish provinces to discuss. They also chat to new women's player of the year Zoe Aldcroft and hear all about her lucky mascot. Leicester continue their winning run as Steve Borthwick's stock continues to rise and there is some Ashy news.
December 13, 2021
54 min
Another pubcast with Marcus Smith
Marcus Smith is back in the pub with Danny and Chris to reflect on a crazy six months that saw him win the Premiership, tour with the British & Irish Lions, and guide England to victory over world champions South Africa. They also reflect on another win for Premiership leaders Leicester, look ahead to the opening weekend of Europe, plus Danny and Marcus find out where they rank in Rugby World’s top 100 players.
December 6, 2021
55 min

About the podcast Rugby Union Weekly

Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care dissect the biggest rugby union stories of the week

Rugby Union Weekly

About the podcast Rugby Union Weekly

Categories

Dawson and Eddie reunited

Last-gasp wins and service station roulette

You Can Call Me Al

The Year of the Tiger?

A Boxing Day classic and the best moments of 2021

The Scotstoun fog and Champions Cup chaos

A late night in Castres and French class

Another pubcast with Marcus Smith

About the podcast Rugby Union Weekly

Categories