Podcasts by House of Rugby

S05 E01: Back with a brand new lineup in the House of Rugby from 2023-12-12T18:07:26.271161

House of Rugby is back with a brand new lineup of Alex Goode, Rachael Burford and Hugh Woozencroft for the first episode of this new series! There’s a surprise for Alex as the team celebrate his ph...

S05 E05: Gatland’s back, Eddie on the brink and Glasgow sunbeds with Adam Hastings from 2023-12-12T18:07:26.262913

Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Scotland and Gloucester winger Adam Hastings to unpick the dramatic reappointment of Warren Gatland as Wales Head Coach, replacing Way...

S05 E06: Borthwick’s England, Christmas Parties&Gobbling Crickets with James Hook from 2022-12-13T12:37:25

For a final festive get together before the Christmas break, Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Wales' two-time Grand Slam winner James Hook. Together, they consider wh...

S05 E04: Autumn Nations Series report cards and hardest lads with John Smit from 2022-11-30T14:42:24

Class is in session as Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode grade the Autumn Nations Series for key teams. They are joined by South Africa captain and legend John Smit, who assesses an...

S5 E03: England’s stunning comeback&Springboks strategies with Shaunagh Brown from 2022-11-24T13:00:04

Hugh Woozencroft, Alex Goode and Rachael Burford are joined by Red Rose and Harlequin Shaunagh Brown to pore over the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series clash between South Africa and England. There...

S5 E02: Barbarians, All Blacks build-up&Fancy Dress with Joe Marchant from 2022-11-18T11:30

Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Harlequins and England player Joe Marchant to talk all things Barbarians. The team preview a heavyweight Autumn Nations Series clash b...

Heineken Champions Cup and European Player of The Year Special from 2022-05-17T17:35:07

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are in the pub for a Heineken Champions Cup special and reveal their favourites to lift the trophy. They take an in depth look at the final 5 shortlisted players for ...

The holistic approach to rugby with Kyle Sinckler from 2022-05-11T03:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Bristol Bears tighthead prop, Kyle Sinckler. They discuss Kyle’s holistic approach to rugby and how a change of mindset has improved his performances on...

Who are the Premierships top performers? Plus Harlequins Joe Marchant from 2022-04-27T03:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Harlequins and England centre Joe Marchant.  The boys discuss life at Quins, Joe’s time in the England camp and what really happened when they got stuck...

TV meltdowns, England’s escape and how to beat the All Blacks from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.155361

Alex and Rob Vickerman sit back and enjoy James explaining how he malfunctioned live on television and the social media fallout that followed; England’s win over South Africa is dissected, Rob o...

Burgess, BaaBaas, big nights and bodies from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.147159

Alex, James and Mike talk about texts with Sam Burgess, nights out with the Barbarians, relegation from the Premiership and big bodies. Plus James shows his terrible Harry Potter knowledge

The one where James Haskell forgets to turn up from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.139207

Alex, Nick Easter and Rob Vickerman talk Steve Diamond, South African rugby and a guide called Jackson

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The one where Ben Ryan came back from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.105892

Alex and James welcome back Olympic champion Ben Ryan and talk Jerry Tuwai's boots, cyclones and how many eggs a chicken lays in a year

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The one where Tinds rubs it in over Ireland from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.096109

Alex, James and Mike discuss England's six nations win, Kyle Sinckler's wind-up, Johnny May's singing and why beating Scotland means more than anything. Oh, and there's a vintage TV XV

The one where we had royalty from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.087274

Alex and Mike are joined by Mike's wife Zara to talk a life in sport, world cups, Olympics, retirement and who's the biggest rugby nause

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The one with the journalist from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.078945

Alex and Mike are joined by the Daily Mirror's rugby correspondent, Alex Spink, to talk about the relationship between players and press, Danny Cipriani and the future of Eddie Jones

The one that Vernon Kay presented from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.075696

James and Mike are joined by guest presenter Vernon Kay to discuss player hygiene, 4G pitches, Christian Wade in the NFL and the biggest social hand grenades

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The one where Haskell retires from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.067785

James announces his retirement from the game through injury. He talks heartache, parents, best moments, regrets and future plans.

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The Joe Marler Best Of from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.055031

Alex, James and Mike are joined by the irrepressible Joe Marler to talk England retirement, fighting with Hask, scrum caps, Samson Lee and 'bits'.

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The one to start off Season 2 from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.049934

Alex and James are back for the second season of House of Rugby and are joined by “house trained caveman” and England flanker Tom Wood to talk chainsaws, the etiquette of offering someone out, a...

The one with The Beast from 2022-04-20T18:52:05.040006

Wycombe striker and football's strongest player Adebayo Akinfenwa - aka The Beast - joins James Haskell and Alex Payne to discuss training with rugby players, facing Rio Ferdinand in the boxing ...

The one with Luther Burrell about Ireland/Japan from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.995521

Alex and Mike are joined by the former England and Northampton star Luther Burrell who's crossed codes to rugby league. They discuss Ireland's defeat to Japan, Wales/Australia, and Luther talks ...

The Live World Cup Final Debrief from Yokohama from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.977794

Alex, James and Mike look back on the World Cup Final in front of a packed live audience in Yokohama to discuss just how South Africa beat England so convincingly, pay tribute to Rassie Erasmus ...

The One About Living with Hask and Tinds from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.969621

Alex is joined by two former England captains, Rob Vickerman and Ollie Phillips to talk Dita Von Teese, Stade Francais, Mount Everest, romantic gestures, Dan Carter, tornados, scaring off Jonah ...

The One with Ellis Genge from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.961481

Alex and James are joined by the Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge to talk tough upbringings, changing lanes, prison, class, rugby culture, loyalty and concussion. It's a wide ranging and s...

The Guinness Six Nations Live One from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.952805

Alex, James and Mike are joined for the former Scotland star Johnnie Beattie and England World Cup winner Nolli Waterman to talk the Greatest Team in Rugby History, Eddie Jones's failings, Finn ...

The Live One with Rebel Wilson from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.944542

Alex, James and Mike head to Cardiff for a live show in front of 1,200 people where they're joined by Wales legend Jonathan Davies and Scarlets and British and Irish Lions star Jonathan Davies t...

The One About Winning the 1994 World Cup from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.941171

To celebrate International Women’s Day, a very special version of House of Rugby looking back on England’s inaugural World Cup win of 1994 with three of its heroes. Alex Payne is joined by numbe...

The Inspirational One with Ed Jackson from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.898744

Alex and James are joined by the former Wasps and Newport Gwent Dragons number 8 Ed Jackson to talk about his career ending injury, the day he nearly died, Uma Thurman, walking mountains when he...

House of Rugby Shorts: Elma Smit on South Africa&the Lions from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.895251

Alex opens up the first of our House of Rugby Shorts with an old friend of the show, South African TV and radio presenter Elma Smit. Together they discuss what's happened to the Springboks since...

The One with The Sheriff: Ken Owens from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.891469

Alex and James welcome the Wales and Scarlets legend Ken Owens onto the show. Together they discuss blazers, bad roommates, the passion of Welsh rugby, anthems, tellings off from Shaun Edwards a...

House of Rugby Shorts: Alastair Eykyn on a Commentators Life from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.886237

For the second episode of our House of Rugby Shorts, Alex is joined by the former BBC now BT Sport rugby commentator Alastair Eykyn. Together they discuss the future of the game, Hask's criticis...

The one with Ben Youngs from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.871353

Alex and Hask are joined by England’s most capped scrum-half of all-time, Mr Ben Youngs, to discuss England, Lions, Leicester and Eddie Jones’ trainer collection. 

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The One Where Sam Burgess Finally Tells All from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.852154

Alex and James are joined from Sydney by Sam Burgess for an explosive and hugely revealing episode in which nothing is off the table. Sam talks for the first time about the real reasons why the ...

The One From New Zealand's South Island from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.847109

Alex is joined by Jeremy Drake, club captain and starting hooker for one of the most unique rugby clubs in the world. Wakatipu sits just under the southern alps on New Zealand's South Island. It...

Finn Russell, Referees and Brylcream from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.795553

Sean O’Brien and Jonathan Davies join Lee this week to discuss whether rugby is doing enough to keep the fans entertained. They breakdown why the game is being played the way it is and how the e...

Ep3: Team of the decade, Jamie’s stag and rebuilding Saracens from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.792332

Lee is joined by Alex Goode and Jamie George to reflect on England’s dramatic Autumn Nations Cup final win, World Rugby’s team of the decade and a testing year for Saracens. Jamie tells us why E...

Lost Lions, ring-fencing and a doctor from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.785507

Jamie George and Sean O’Brien join Lee to discuss the viability of this summer’s Lions tour to South Africa. They are joined by South African journalist Elma Smit to debate what options are feas...

Test match week, bad clobber and not getting picked from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.773059

Sean O’Brien and Alex Goode join Lee McKenzie to look ahead to the start of the 6 Nations. They discuss the intensity of that first week’s training, how tempers can flare and keeping those emoti...

A centurion, a cheese wheel and the Covid cafe from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.762908

Lee, Foxy and Seánie are joined by George North after he became the youngest player to earn 100 caps for his country when Wales beat England at the weekend. 

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Hogg, Yarde and Jamie’s return from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.747440

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg joins Lee, Jamie and Seánie to reflect on his side’s Six Nations Campaign. He also talks about life at Exeter and why he wishes he'd had made the move earlier in his...

Gatland’s Lions squad from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.705015

After Lions coach Warren Gatland named his 37 players to tour South Africa, Lee, Bomb and Seánie pick through the bones of his selections. They discuss the decision to make Alun Wyn Jones captai...

A Quins winner and a Lions legend from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.695257

Fresh from winning the Premier 15’s title with Quins, Shaunagh Brown joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to tells us how special the day was. She also explains why she quit athletics after competing in...

Watson, wins and word games from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.688569

Two times Lions tourist Tom Croft joins Seanie and Goodie to review the Lions first game on South African soil. They pick out who they thought would have impressed Warren Gatland and pick their ...

The Boks bounce back from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.673708

Springbok World Cup winner Bobby Skinstad joins Seánie and Goodie to reflect on South Africa's 27-9 win over the Lions to level the series. They examine what the difference was between the two s...

The last dance from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.670111

Seanie and Alex go through Warren Gatland’s team selection for the third and final Test and pick out where the game will be won and lost. The boys are also joined by top referee JP Doyle to give...

Defeat for the Lions from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.666860

Seánie and Goodie are joined by former Springbok Bobby Skinstad and Lions legend Matt Dawson to dissect the Lion’s third Test defeat and Springbok series win. The boys also select their Lions an...

Should 4G Pitches be banned? from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.659794

Seánie and Goodie discuss all things autumn internationals, Sean explains why he thinks 4G pitches should be banned in the game and Aussie legend David Pocock drops in for a chat.

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Should South Africa be added to the 6 Nations? from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.646076

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Wallaby & London Irish scrum-half Nick Phipps. They talk initiations, topless photo shoots, what Sean’s really like at training and discuss whether South Africa s...

Are too many new laws ruining rugby? Plus Andre Esterhuizen from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.639267

Goodie and Seanie are joined by Springbok & Harlequins centre André ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen.  The boys discuss what it’s really like to work with Rassie Erasmus, Andre reflects on that infamous ...

Does rugby need to change in the future? with World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.613965

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by World Rugby’s CEO Alan Gilpin. They discuss the future of rugby, how to grow the game, law changes, player welfare AND the possibility of a behind the s...

‘Phenomenal’ France, Maro the Machine and unlucky Italy from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.609530

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Welsh rugby legend Adam ‘Bomb’ Jones. Looking back at the weekends 6 Nations action - the boys discuss the secret to France’s success, the impact of Mar...

The Highs&Lows of Rugby with Dylan Hartley from 2022-04-20T18:52:04.606313

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by former England Captain and Grand Slam winner Dylan Hartley. The boys discuss what it is really like playing under Eddie Jones, how Dylan handled the tou...

Reflecting on retirement with Sean O’Brien plus Saracens Ben Earl from 2022-04-13T04:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Goodie’s Saracens teammate Ben Earl. Seanie speaks exclusively about his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the season and the boys reflect on ...

Ultimate 6 Nations Debrief&Team of the Tournament from 2022-03-23T04:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are in the pub for a 6 Nations debrief. The boys discuss the fantastic French, impressive Ireland and Italy’s bright future. They have a look at where it went wrong f...

Can France handle the pressure? 6 Nations Round-up from 2022-03-16T04:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien look back at the weekends 6 Nations action. The boys discuss Wales shortcomings, the dramatic England v Ireland battle at Twickenham and discuss if France can handle ...

‘The Trailblazers for the Future of Women’s Rugby’ with World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft from 2022-02-16T04:00

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by the World Player of the Year and Red Roses star Zoe Aldcroft. They look back at the weekends Six Nations results, discuss Zoe’s incredible rise in the g...

Football Trials, French Socials&Tee Total Players - with Alex Lozowski from 2022-01-19T04:00

Goodie and Seanie are joined by Saracens playmaker Alex Lozowski. They discuss Loz’s trial alongside Harry Kane at Arsenal, discuss whether drinking culture within rugby will change and Loz refl...

“Unstoppable” Dupont, date-night dinners and life in the England camp with Raffi Quirke from 2021-12-15T04:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Sale Sharks & England scrum-half Raffi Quirke. They discuss scoring against the World Champions, being England’s team barber, what he would cook for a date night ...

Dan Biggar - President of the Laundry Committee from 2021-11-30T17:30

Wales and Lions fly-half Dan Biggar drops in for a chat with Goodie and Seanie.  They reflect on the autumn internationals, take us behind the scenes of the Lions tour, discuss what it means to ...

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Should drinking alcohol be banned in stadiums? from 2021-11-24T04:00

Seanie and Goodie reflect on the Autumn Nations Series, discuss the tactical use of water-carriers in rugby and tackle the topic of drinking in stadiums.  Adam ‘Bomb’ Jones drops in for a chat w...

How many current England players would have made the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad? from 2021-11-17T04:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by England legend and World Cup winner Will Greenwood as they talk about celebrity boxing bouts, pick their World Rugby player of the year, discuss all things autumn...

Dementia in Rugby - What needs to be done? from 2021-11-10T04:00

Seánie and Goodie talk about the biggest moments from the autumn internationals, what it was like to make their debuts and discuss what needs to be done about dementia in rugby. Ex-England fly-h...

The Comeback from 2021-10-27T03:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Adam Jones in the studio. They talk about Seanie’s love of animals, Goodie’s best fancy dress efforts and Bomb and Seánie go head to head in a brand new game.  Th...

Lions 2021: The big debrief from 2021-08-12T03:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Adam Jones to review the series and discuss why it was a missed opportunity for the Lions. Stuart Hogg dials in from Jersey nursing a severe hangover, Schalk Brit...

Mako, Jaco and a wounded Bok from 2021-07-29T03:00

After Warren Gatland named his starting Lions XV for the second Test, Seanie and Goodie pick through the bones of his selection. The boys are joined by Schalk Brits to get the South African pers...

First blood to the Lions from 2021-07-26T03:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by former Scotland captain Geig Laidlaw to review the first Test that saw the Lions out-muscle the Boks to win 22-17. The boys pick out who impressed them most, wher...

Gatland’s gamble and Rassie the waterboy from 2021-07-23T03:00

Seánie is joined by Shane Horgan to take a forensic look at Warren Gatland’s Lions team to face the Springboks in that first Test on Saturday. And Schalk Brits joins the boys from South Africa t...

The return of Lazarus from 2021-07-19T03:00

Goodie and Seánie are joined by former Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw to reflect on a busy week for the Lions, the return of Alun Wyn Jones, and look ahead to the first test against the Springbo...

The Lion Quin from 2021-07-12T03:00

Goodie and Jack are joined by former Leinster and Ireland winger Shane Horgan to reflect on a difficult week for both the Lions and the Springboks. They chat about how the two teams will be deal...

Two wins and a huge loss from 2021-06-28T03:00

Seánie and Goodie are joined by England flanker Jack Willis to reflect on the big news that Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will not travel to South Africa after sustaining a shoulder injury during...

Jersey, Japan and Jubilation from 2021-06-25T03:00

Goodie, Seanie and Bomb are reunited in the studio ahead of the Lions first game against Japan at Murrayfield this weekend. Having spent the last 10 days in Jersey, Seanie gives us the inside tr...

Henshaw, Lady Gaga and Sexton’s kitchen from 2021-05-25T17:21:39

Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to talk about his Lions selection. He also lifts the lid on some of Seánie’s old antics in Dublin and why he’s no longer w...

Mako and a World Cup winner from 2021-05-19T03:00

England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola joins Lee and Goodie to chat about his selection for the Lions, the disappointment of his brother Billy missing out and why he wore a dress in Chicago! Listen

Lawes, Watson and that mullet from 2021-05-12T03:00

After receiving their Lions call-ups last week, Hamish Watson and Courtney Lawes join Lee, Seánie and Goodie on the pod. They talk about where they were when the team was announced, what they’re...

A World Cup winner and a Wallaby legend from 2021-04-27T15:32:59

Two superstars of world rugby join Lee and Goodie from Japan this week. 

Former Wallaby scrum half Will Genia tells us why rugby in Australia is struggling, who his half-back pairing for t...

Nemani Nadolo, BBQs and Ricky Martin’s beard from 2021-04-21T03:00

Fijian superstar Nemani Nodolo joins Lee, Seánie and Goodie to chat about the two Pacific Island teams joining Super Rugby and the positive impact it will have on the sport in that region. He al...

Lions coaches, Welsh regions And The Bulldozer from 2021-04-14T03:00

As Warren Gatland reveals his British and Irish Lions coaching team, Foxy and Seánie join Lee to give their verdict on his four assistants. They discuss the individual merits of the coaches and ...

Warburton’s Lions XV and a Red Rose from 2021-03-31T03:00

Former Lions captain Sam Warburton joins Lee and Seánie to reflect on the Six Nations and picks his Lions starting XV for the first Test against South Africa. 

He also explains why he left...

Wales heartbreak, England’s decline and'coffin corner' from 2021-03-24T04:00

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar joins Lee, Seanie and Foxy to talk through the emotions of that last-minute defeat to France in Paris. 

They discuss whether the integrity of the 6 Nations should...

Alix Popham, Jack Willis and rugby’s brutality from 2021-03-17T04:00

Lee, Seánie and Bomb are joined by two special guests this week who for different reasons are dealing with the consequences of rugby’s brutality.

Former Wales flanker Alix Popham, who was ...

The Honey Badger, a carpet fitter and the captain from 2021-03-10T04:00

Nick Cummins, aka The Honey Badger joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie for an amusing chat about life during and after rugby. The former Wallaby star turned TV presenter wasn’t short of a few stories, ...

Habana on Carter and the Kings Cross Steelers from 2021-02-24T04:00

South Africa legend Bryan Habana joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to discuss Dan Carter’s decision to hang up his boots. They chat about why he is the greatest, what made him so special and the fact...

Antoine Dupont, Mr. Bean and an All Black legend from 2021-02-17T04:00

Former All Black Jerome Kaino joins Lee McKenzie, Seán O’Brien and Jonathan Davies to tell us why his Toulouse teammate Antoine Dupont is the best player in the world at the moment. Foxy gives u...

Weekend wins, costly errors and kissing teammates from 2021-02-10T04:00

Lee McKenzie is joined by Adam Jones and Sean O’Brien to reflect on the opening weekend of the Six Nations. They chat about the response to Billy Burns last minute mistake for Ireland, how train...

Jersey nightclubs, flashing fans and replacing BOD from 2021-01-27T04:00

Jonathan Davies joins Sean O’Brien and Lee McKenzie from inside the Wales camp as they discuss some of the new faces that’ll be on show in the upcoming 6 Nations. The guys recall the time they w...

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Ridge Holland, Sean’s shampoo and the England bubble from 2021-01-20T04:00

WWE star Luke Menzies joins Adam Jones, Sean O’Brien and Lee McKenzie to talk about his journey from rugby player to wrestler. Jamie George pops up to tell us what life in the England bubble is ...

Cod briefcases, B-Dog and the Clothesline from Hell from 2021-01-13T04:00

Lee is joined by Alex Goode and Jonathan Davies this week to digest the news that all European fixtures have been postponed. The former Scotland captain John Barclay drops in to clear up where h...

A world champion, some fried chicken and a few awards from 2020-12-23T04:00

Former Red Roses fullback Nolli Waterman joins Lee, Adam Jones and Sean O’Brien to discuss life after playing rugby, how it’s not been without its struggles and dealing with social media trolls....

The Fox burger, the Sheriff’s ale and Pivac’s Wales from 2020-12-16T04:00

Ken Owens and Jonathan Davies join Lee this week to reflect on the World Cup draw, why Wales have struggled under Wayne Pivac and ask whether the sport is doing enough to deter drug cheats. Plus...

Massive wins, Covid protocols and naked teammates from 2020-11-25T05:00

Sean and Adam join Lee to kick off season 3 and reflect on the news that fans will be allowed back in stadiums in England. They ponder whether rugby has changed since Covid and whether protocols...

The Final One of the Series from 2020-06-24T14:45:51

Alex, James and Mike are re-united for the final show of series two ahead of a short summer break. They discuss why NFL players are more athletic than their rugby counterparts, pick a starting L...

The Lockdown One With Ellis Genge from 2020-06-17T15:25:50

Alex and James are joined again by the Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge who talks emotionally about unions, pay cuts and players strikes as he looks to shelve plans for a new representativ...

The One About London Scottish from 2020-06-12T16:51:59

Alex is joined by the assistant manager of London Scottish to talk about life in the Championship, the upcoming battles against Saracens, moving away from full-time to part-time and the challeng...

The One With Will Carling from 2020-06-10T16:39:29

Alex and Mike are joined by the former England skipper Will Carling for a wide ranging conversation about the game. From national team captaincy at 22, to World Cup Finals, tears, tantrums, Jona...

The One About Grassroots Referees from 2020-05-29T11:32:42

A week after Nigel Owens was on, we drop down a few leagues as Alex is joined by level 6 referee and vice-president of the Oxfordshire Referees Society, Rob Cross to talk about some of the chall...

The One With Jamie George from 2020-05-27T14:05:15

Alex and Hask are joined by the Saracens, England and Lions hooker Jamie George to talk about the difficulties of putting things right at Sarries, coffee, big heads, and why Ellis Genge hates Ci...

The One About Sale's Mark Jennings and his Journey Into Darkness from 2020-05-22T10:43:50

Alex is joined by the former Sale centre Mark Jennings for an incredible, emotional rollercoaster of a House of Rugby Short that begins in Namibia and ends up in a prison cell in Manchester. A l...

The Nigel Owens One from 2020-05-20T14:04:17

Alex and James are joined by the legendary referee Nigel Owens for a magical seventy minutes of cattle, red cards, missed kicks, Only Fools and Horses, donkeys and calenders. He also talks movin...

The One About the Clapham Falcons from 2020-05-15T09:38:20

Payno and James are joined by the Clapham Falcons legend Archie Curzon in a new House of Rugby Shorts edition. They talk rigs, lids, red cords, business connections, and Stuart Barnes's shirt co...

The One With Jack Nowell from 2020-05-13T13:54:12

Alex and James are joined by the Exeter and England winger Jack Nowell to talk Lego, lavender oil, chicken fajitas and going on tour with the Lions. Plus, why does Eddie Jones send 3am texts, wh...

The One with Matt Giteau from 2020-04-29T10:11:21

Alex, James and Mike are joined by Australian legend Matt Giteau from his home in Canberra for an incredible hour on the state of Wallabies rugby, two World Cup Finals, the Brumbies, Jonny Wilki...

The One With Natasha"Mo"Hunt from 2020-04-23T17:56:49

Alex is joined by the Gloucester Hartpury and England scrum-half Natasha “Mo” Hunt for another House of Rugby Short. Together they dream about a 2021 World Cup Final at Eden Park, discuss the Si...

The Homework One on Rugby's Future from 2020-04-22T12:48:02

After a month of prep, James and Mike reveal their homework for how they'd reshape the face of world rugby after the Coronavirus. Ringfencing, fewer games, fewer cups, salary caps, in-stadium DJ...

The One About Grassroots Rugby from 2020-04-16T18:42:06

In episode 3 of our House of Rugby Shorts series, Alex is joined by Chris Keogh who is the chairman of Harborne Rugby Club in Birmingham who play at level 7 of the game. Together they discuss th...

The One with Matt Hampson from 2020-04-15T17:01:30

Alex, James and Mike are joined by the former Leicester Tigers prop Matt Hampson who who dislocated his C4/5 vertebrae in a training session with England’s under 21’s in 2005, leaving him paraly...

The One With Benjamin Kayser from 2020-03-27T16:56:06

Alex and James are joined by the former France, Leicester and Clermont hooker Benjamin Kayser for an incredible episode of House of rugby. Together they discuss the French revival, police dogs, ...

The One About the Future of Rugby from 2020-03-25T16:30:32

Alex, Mike and James get together to discuss how rugby deals with the fallout from the Coronavirus, how close the game stands to the precipice, what happens if and when clubs start to go under, ...

The Isolation Extra One from 2020-03-20T14:38:23

Alex, James and Mike reconvene to talk mental health, favourite films and boxsets to watch in isolation, which Only Fools and Horses character they'd be, labradors, who's the best social secreta...

The Self-Isolated One from 2020-03-18T18:15:36

Despite the Coronavirus, Alex, James and Mike get together - albeit in three separate locations - to assess how players and coaches are dealing with these extraordinary times. They also look at ...

The One with Rory Best from 2020-03-11T04:31:08

Alex and James are joined by the legendary Ireland skipper Rory Best to talk self doubt, going out on your own terms, Tokyo tears, what happens when James is in charge of a child, Joe Schmidt, a...

The One Where England Beat Ireland (Again) from 2020-02-26T03:08:01

Alex, James and Mike discuss England's defeat of Ireland, hybrid players, Romain Ntamack's hair, Joe Marler's lack of it, George North's future, the coronavirus, whitewater rafting, and much, mu...

The One with Sean O'Brien from 2020-02-19T02:47:36

Alex and James are joined by the former Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Sean O'Brien to discuss life at London Irish, farming, tractors, pain, scoring the greatest try in Lions history, and som...

The One About Sausages from 2020-02-12T03:28:34

Alex, James and Mike discuss round two of the Guinness Six Nations, assess whether Ireland can really win the tournament after an unbeaten start, and reflect on a bad week for fans. Plus, there'...

The Guinness Six Nations Preview from 2020-01-29T03:11:33

Alex and Mike are joined by the former England center Tom May to look ahead to the Guinness Six Nations, assess who - if anyone - is capable of winning the Grand Slam, and talk up the new-look F...

The One Where Saracens Were Relegated from 2020-01-22T04:38:01

Alex, James and Mike analyse Saracens relegation, ask who's to blame, assess what will happen to the players, and discuss what the knock on effect will be for the game as a whole, for England an...

The One About Wasps, the NFL&USA Sevens from 2020-01-15T04:27:29

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The Christmas One With The Secret Santa from 2019-12-23T11:45:28

It's the Christmas episode with all the accompanying chaos you'd expect. Alex, James and Mike are joined by a special Secret Santa guest, there's 2019 reflections, Yuletide fun and games, Hask f...

The One About Rugby X, Ben Ryan,&The Lions Argument from 2019-12-17T17:30:24

Alex and Mike are joined by Olympic Champion and Rugby X mastermind Ben Ryan to talk the 5-man format, the NBA, ghosts, and Steve Hansen in Japan. And things get very lively when the boys discus...

The One Where Haskell Came Back From the Jungle from 2019-12-11T17:55:29

Alex and Mike welcome James back from I'm A Celebrity. They talk tasks, dingo dollars, surviving on 200 calories a day, the new All Blacks coach, death threats and lots of rats.

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The One About Toulon, Sonny Bill and M&M's from 2019-11-27T02:58:13

Alex and Mike are joined by the former Newcastle, Toulon and England centre Tom May to discuss international disappointment, house hunting with Matt Giteau, Sonny Bill off-loads and the perfect ...

The One About the Red Roses from 2019-11-20T00:54:37

Alex and Mike are joined by the former European MVP and the current Harlequins Ladies captain, Rachael Burford to talk Haskell in the jungle, ask whether England could play the Six Nations witho...

The One About Saracens and I'm A Celebrity from 2019-11-13T01:25:02

As Hask heads to Australia and 'I'm A Celebrity', Alex and Mike are joined by the former England 7's captain Rob Vickerman to talk all things jungle, the fallout from Saracen's punishment, Emily...

The Final Japan Mini-Pod - with Elma Smit from 2019-10-31T10:00:34

In an emotional final mini-pod from Tokyo, Alex and South African TV presenter Elma Smit wander round Hamarikyu Gardens and look forward to the World Cup Final by focusing on the Springboks and ...

The World Cup Final preview one we did in Tokyo from 2019-10-30T04:33:42

Alex, James and Mike reflect on the World Cup semi-finals and discuss whether New Zealand's defeat was a one-off. Mike looks back on the week building up to the 2003 final, reminisces about what...

The Third Japan Mini-Pod - with Kirstie Stanway (Take 2) from 2019-10-28T11:04:37

Alex is joined again by Kirstie Stanway of Sky Sports New Zealand to reflect on the semi-finals, look at the reaction of the All Black faithful after defeat to England, and to discuss just why E...

The second Japan Minipod with Kirstie Stanway - Semi-finals from 2019-10-24T02:26:26

The House of Rugby team bring you the second of their Japan mini-pods from Shiba Park, under the shadow of Tokyo Tower. Alex is joined by Kirstie Stanway from Sky Sports New Zealand to look ahea...

The second one we did in Tokyo, with the World Cup winning captain from 2019-10-23T03:53:11

Alex, James, Mike and a studio audience are joined in Tokyo by the former South African World Cup winning captain John Smit to talk Mandela, Cheika, Mark Regan, Jaco Peyper, the semi-final line ...

The first Japan Minipod - Quarter Finals from 2019-10-18T00:16:27

The House of Rugby team bring you the first of their Japan mini-pods from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Alex is joined by South African rugby presenter Elma Smit to talk about the World Cup ex...

The one we did in Tokyo with the All Blacks captain from 2019-10-16T22:00:27

Alex, James and Mike travel to Japan for the first of the House of Rugby live shows. They're joined by the former New Zealand skipper Justin Marshall to talk Martin Johnson, the World Cup quarte...

The second live one with Alex Goode from 2019-10-10T10:46:44

Alex, James and Mike head to Flat Iron Square in South East London for another live version of the show in front of an audience of 500. They're joined by European Player of the Year for 2019, Sa...

The one about the first week of the World Cup from 2019-09-25T11:30:24

Alex Payne is joined by Mike Tindall and Jerry Flannery to look back over the first round of group games from the World Cup in Japan, assess the state of the home nations, and ask whether refere...

The Live Rugby World Cup preview episode from 2019-09-18T16:25:39

This week the House of Rugby is live in front of a 500 strong audience. Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall talk World Cup, tell some incredible stories and find out what Eddie Jones has ...

The one on World Cup preparations from 2019-09-11T01:36:25

James Haskell and Mike Tindall reveal to Alex Payne how you prepare for a World Cup and Hask discusses his time in Japan including a struggle to find protein, Japanese showers and his unusual le...

The one with the MMA from 2019-08-28T09:22:54

Haskell reveals what has compelled him to agree to fight the Bellator mixed martial arts cage, and Mike Tindall returns for his first show of the season to pile into Ireland.

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The one with Chris Robshaw from 2019-08-20T21:53:56

Chris Robshaw, who captained England 42 times, joins James Haskell and Rob Vickerman to talk preseason for the veterans, the ups and downs of his England career including the 2015 World Cup, and...

The one with the Man of Munster from 2019-08-14T05:30:56

Alex is joined by the Munster legend Jerry Flannery (who also played 41 times for Ireland and was selected to the 2009 Lions squad), and by the former England 7's skipper Rob Vickerman. They tal...

The one with Michael Lynagh from 2019-07-10T14:32:09

Alex and James are joined by rugby royalty as Australian legend Michael Lynagh visits the house, along with his son Louis who’s starting his career at Harlequins. Together they talk World Cup wi...

The Third'Best Of'Show from 2019-06-27T06:49

Alex and James discuss the birth of 'Bucko' and 'The Rope', it's all aboard The Haskell Train, Mike Tindall's nemesis arrives, plus reflections on Christmas at the Castle. And make sure you stay...

The Ben Ryan Best Of from 2019-06-19T07:47

Alex Payne and James Haskell reflect on their three shows with the former Olympic champion Ben Ryan, who coached Fiji to glory at the Rio Games, and hear some of his remarkable stories. From cur...

The one where we did a Best Of from 2019-06-11T23:33

Alex and James are joined by Billy Vunipola, Mike Tindall, Rob Vickerman and Nick Kennedy to look back at some of the best moments from the show, including the curry pizza sandwich, shing shong,...

The one about Pacific Islands rugby from 2019-05-28T22:33

Alex and James are joined by former Wasps and Samoa lock Dan Leo to discuss Hask and Dan’s time as teammates, whether rugby is exploiting the Pacific Islands, and the mental health issues that p...

The one about team socials from 2019-05-21T22:09

Alex, James and Mike discuss what happens on a steam social, who organises them, who's the social hand grenade, and why letting your hair down is good for team morale

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The one about Saracens&celebrations from 2019-05-14T22:15

Alex, James and Mike talk about why Saracens won the European Cup, Eddie Jones' sneaker collection, Alex Goode's big nights out and the Royal WhatsApp groups

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The one about the rise of women's rugby from 2019-04-30T21:22

Alex and James are joined by Harlequins Ladies captain and World Cup winner Rachael Burford to talk about Rachael’s career and the rise of the women’s game, while Hask hijacks the Perfect Pour.<...

The one where Joe Marler came back from 2019-04-23T21:22

Alex and Mike are joined by Harlequins prop Joe Marler to talk rugby summers, the best players they've ever played with, six-a-side teams, and what Joe would do if he ever saw Billy Vunipola out...

The one about Israel Folau from 2019-04-16T20:00

Alex and James are joined by commentator Nick Heath to talk about Israel Folau's comments on homosexuality, Billy Vunipola's warning and tolerance in rugby

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The one where Ben Ryan was asked about the England job from 2019-03-26T22:15

Alex and James are joined by the former Fiji coach Ben Ryan to talk breakdowns, skill players, mentality and whether he'd want to take over from Eddie Jones

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The one where Richard Madeley turned up from 2019-03-19T23:00

Alex, James and Mike are joined by James' father in law to discuss the six nations, Alun Wyn Jones, and what it's like to have a Haskell in the family

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The one where Haskell's best mate showed up from 2019-03-12T23:00

Alex and James are joined by the former Wasps, Northampton and Gloucester prop, Paul Doran-Jones to talk pizza, sex tapes, chemistry and fatherhood

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The one where we actually talk about rugby from 2019-02-26T23:21

Alex, James and Mike come to terms with Wales’ victory over England, come up with some snappy ideas for House of Rugby merch, and solve the Brexit crisis with a politicians XV

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The one where Joe Marler turned up from 2019-02-20T00:31

Alex and James are joined by Harlequins prop Joe Marler to talk retirement, England, bits, fights and Samson Lee

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The one where Haskell was in a strop from 2019-02-11T22:15

Alex, James and Mike talk Eddie Jones's mind games, Warren Gatland's massages and ponder what position Julia Roberts would play in a Hollywood 15

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BONUS: Women's Six Nations preview from 2019-01-31T15:23

Alex is joined by former England international Maggie Alphonsi, and former Ireland stars Jenny Murphy and Fiona Coghlan to discuss the Women's Six Nations.

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The one we did live from the Aviva from 2019-01-30T00:00

House of Rugby comes live from the Aviva Stadium in Dublin with a bumper 2019 Guinness Six Nations preview special. Alex is joined by Simon Zebo, Shane Williams, Rory Lawson and Mike Tindall, wh...

The one where Tindall's nemesis turns up from 2019-01-22T22:05

Alex, James and Mike talk Owen Farrell, Jack Nowell at seven and Mike's amateur-game-nemesis pops by to surprise him

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The one where Mrs. Haskell shows up from 2019-01-15T21:15

Alex, James and Mike are joined by Chloe Haskell to talk about what it's like to be married to Hask, the good times, the bad times, injuries, depression and everything else in between

Christmas with the Queen, Richard&Judy and rugby festive duties from 2018-12-26T10:53

Alex, James and Mike discuss Christmas at the Palace, festivities at Richard and Judy’s house and hand out their 2018 Awards. And make sure you stay till the very end!

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Leicester's decline, English woe in Europe and mental health in rugby from 2018-12-18T22:00

Alex, Mike and Rob discuss the failings of English clubs in the Champions Cup, examine Leicester's decline and look at mental health in rugby

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The remarkable story of how Ben Ryan led Fiji to Olympic glory from 2018-12-11T22:00

Alex and James talk to Ben Ryan about Fiji, with doctors, Olympic gold and the pain au chocolate breakfast

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Andrew Trimble special: Joe Schmidt, Sam Burgess, dressing-room fights and Tindall’s Irish reckoning from 2018-11-27T23:30

Alex is joined by Mike Tindall and Andrew Trimble while James is in hospital. The three talk Sam Burgess, egos and 2015. Mike tries to repair his relationship with Ireland plus Joe Schmidt, Andy...

Billy Vunipola special: Chicken curry pizzas, being'big time'and vulgar Welsh grannies from 2018-11-20T20:15

Billy Vunipola joins Alex and James in studio to discuss his return from a third arm break, Ireland's win over the All Blacks, getting fat-shamed by The Queen and curry pizzas. England's clash w...

England’s misfortune, Ireland's flaws and gruesome injuries from 2018-11-13T20:35

Alex, James and Mike Tindall pick the bones out of England’s narrow defeat to the All Blacks, Mike doubles down on Ireland, the pair compare their gruesome injury stories while Andrew Trimble go...

The Autumn International Special from 2018-10-31T02:00

Alex, James and Mike Tindall preview the first week of the Autumn internationals, ask what would represent success for Eddie Jones, JCBs, sausages, fake tan and Sherlock Holmes

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Lineouts, leaks and English arrogance from 2018-10-24T01:00

Alex and James are joined by Nick Kennedy to talk red cards, why everyone hates England, leaking stories to the Daily Mail and how Haskell could have made Nick the new Paul O’Connell

Could Leinster beat the Lions? from 2018-10-17T00:48

Alex, James and Rob Vickerman discuss England's future, Leinster’s strength, Freddie Burns’s weakness, chaos at the breakdown, red wine and saucisson, hugs, and a Lions side that could beat Leo ...