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Super Boks from 2023-10-30T14:22:16
In the last ITV Rugby World Cup pod of France 2023, Flats & Shanks reflect up all the key moments from an epic final in the company of Butch James. They also pick their Team Of The Tournament, ...
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Final Analysis from 2023-10-26T09:15:11
Topsy Ojo joins Flats to preview the final in the company of Springbok legend, Victor Matfield. We also get some excellent intel from stats guru, Ross Hamilton
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Handrè The Giant Crushes England Dreams, With A Little Help From Other Giants from 2023-10-23T14:11:41
England may not be leaving with the pot, but they will be leaving with heads held high, after the narrowest of defeats to South Africa. Bok legend Jean De Villiers joins Flats & Shanks to lend ...
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Flats, Big Lol&Habsy B Present A Semi-nar from 2023-10-19T12:08:11
Lawrence Dalaglio & Bryan Habana join Flats to preview the semifinals in Paris, while stats man Ross Hamilton has some juicy data to give England hope in their quest to quash the Boks.
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Just ... Wow! from 2023-10-16T15:28:03
After one of the best weekends of international rugby the world has ever witnessed, Flats & Shanks invite their old pal Andrew Mehrtens onto the pod to digest all the action.
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No Quarter A Given from 2023-10-10T15:33:24
With the pool stages complete, Ben Kay joins Flats & Shanks the preview the quarter finals, with every one extremely difficult to call. We also find out what the data tells us about the games f...
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B'Arcs De Triomphe from 2023-10-05T05:21:53
Ahead of Scotland's clash with Ireland in Paris, Flats invites Big John B'Arclay to co-present the pod to assess his kinsmen's chances, while Topsy Ojo gives us the inside line from the England cam...
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The Views From Hastings from 2023-10-02T16:22:47
With Scotland the only home nation to play at the weekend, Flats & Shanks invited Scott Hastings - who was at the game against Romania - to get his take on how his countrymen are shaping up ahe...
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Nolli Pops In To Join Flats&Fitzy from 2023-09-28T13:21:14
With a quiet week in store for 3 of the 4 home nations, Flats & Nolli Waterman take the opportunity to asses where the All Blacks are in the company of the legend that is Sean Fitzpatrick. We a...
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Green Giants from 2023-09-25T14:19:59
As Ireland demonstrate their credentials as the world's number one side, we speak to former captain Rory Best about the victory over South Africa. Aussie legend Stirling Mortlock also joins David a...
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Declarations Of Warburton ... from 2023-09-21T11:10:18
Flats is joined by Sam Warbutrton to preview the two biggest games of the weekend, in the shape of Australia v Wales and Ireland v South Africa. Top ref JP Doyle and stats guru Ross Hamilton also l...
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Fijians Star In Day Of The Jackal from 2023-09-18T15:35:09
As everyone's favourite second team revive their World Cup hopes with victory against Australia, Flats & Shanks speak to Fiji's most capped player and record points scorer, Nicky Little. We als...
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A Rugby World Cup BODCAST! from 2023-09-14T08:35:16
The great Brian O'Driscoll joins Flats on presenting detail (as Shanks takes a well-earned rest) to reflect on the first weekend of action and look ahead to round two. Benjamin Keyser discusses his...
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It’s a game of cards as England come up trumps, Wales follow suit and brave Scotland fold from 2023-09-11T16:51:38
David is joined by his old chum Shanks to digest the first round of matches at France 2023, which were not short of thrills, skills and controversy. Our regular stats guru Ross Hamilton serves up s...
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Allez, Allez, Allez, Oi, Oi, Oi! from 2023-09-05T09:06:41
It's all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2023, as Flats is joined by his old mate Shanks to preview the action in France. Joining the fellas for our first show of the tournament are stats guru R...
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Flats That For 2021, Shanks For The Memories from 2021-03-29T17:09:54
In a bonus pod to tie up the loose end that was France v Scotland, the lads reflect upon the magnificent last-ditch win for Gregor Townsend's men. It was a game that put a big smile on Tommy's face...
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Blue's Night In Paris As Greens Light Up Dublin from 2021-03-22T01:30:16
It's heartbreak for Shanks, as France seize Wales's Grand Slam from their clutches deep into injury time in Paris. No matter, Tom has an early morning hamburger to cheer him up as he and Flats revi...
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And Then There Was One ... from 2021-03-15T11:41:31
It's been another tremendous round of action in the Guinness Six Nations, with England beating France in a classic at Twickenham, Ireland pipping the Scots, and Wales keeping their Grand Slam ambit...
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No Rest For The Wicked from 2021-03-08T10:00:03
It may be fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, but resident scoundrels Flats & Shanks are here nonetheless, bridging the gap between matchdays. The lads are joined by man-of-the-moment Callum S...
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Don't Gaüzère: Reffing Pain For England As Wales Claim Triple Crown from 2021-03-01T13:05:15
Following an eventful afternoon at the Principality Stadium, Exeter Chiefs winger Alex Cuthbert joins David and Tom to discuss the more controversial moments in the game. And with Ireland thumping ...
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Reffin' Well With Nigel Owens ... from 2021-02-22T09:11:46
In an episode recorded just before the weekend, Flats & Shanks enjoy the first Championship rest week in the company of legendary referee Nigel Owens and Italian back-rower, Sebastian Negri. As wel...
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Red The Script For Wales As France Enhance Their Title Chance from 2021-02-15T12:44:33
Dan Lydiate joins David and Tom off the back of his terrible season-ending knee injury to reflect upon Wales's dramatic victory over Scotland - and life on the farm with his new bull, McCaw. The l...
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Oh Power Of Scotland from 2021-02-08T17:28:34
Kenny Logan joins the lads to reflect upon Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 - in what was a truly awesome performance by Gregor Townsend's men. Tom is very happy about Wales victory ov...
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The Boys Are Back In Town ... from 2021-02-01T10:29:49
Dave and Tom return to ITV for the entirety of the Guinness Six Nations, bringing their inimitable combination of wit, storytelling and expert analysis with them. In this preview show, they speak t...
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It's Off Games For Flats&Shanks from 2020-03-16T13:37:10
With no matches being played as a result of the coronavirus, Dave and Tom take the opportunity to reflect upon the performances of all the teams as things stand in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. Th...
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White Win For Twickers Faithful&Red Win For Hot Scots from 2020-03-09T13:40:31
In an episode recorded before the cancellation of the France / Ireland game, Dave and Tom reflect on two of the big talking points in the England v Wales game involving Manu Tuilagi and - ahem - Jo...
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Tom Ticked And Happy from 2020-03-02T07:54:28
Cheered by news that his account has finally been verified by Twitter, Tom is in good spirits as he and David assess the state of play in the Six Nations during the second rest week of the tourname...
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France Advance, England Grand from 2020-02-24T14:59:18
The 2020 Guinness Six Nations is shaping up nicely - with England seeing off Ireland and France eyeing up a Grand Slam following a thrilling victory in Wales. There was also redemption in Rome for ...
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A Gareth Anscombe Special from 2020-02-17T07:03:16
In an episode filmed in a box at The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the Wales fly-half joins David and Tom to discuss his ongoing rehabilitation from the horrific knee injury that cruelly ruled h...
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Come Rain England Shine from 2020-02-10T08:25
As Storm Ciara batters our shores, England and Ireland come out on top in two very contrasting matches. David and Tom speak to ex-Ireland international Stephen Ferris and get a punchy post-match pe...
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A Bad Case Of Les Bleus from 2020-02-03T19:19:58
Following England's defeat in Paris, French legend Thomas Castaignède joins David and Tom to do a little gloating. Rory Lawson chats to the lads about what might have been for Scotland, and they al...
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The Return Of Flats&Shanks from 2020-01-24T12:50:07
They're back! David Flatman and Tom Shanklin will be podcasting throughout the Guinness Six Nations, with their characteristic blend of razor-sharp analysis and downright daftness. Ahead of Monday'...
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Bokbusters from 2019-11-04T20:40:43
After an exceedingly long flight, Flats joins Shanks straight off the plane from Japan to reflect upon South Africa's stunning victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. And in many wa...
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The Final Countdown from 2019-10-31T17:21:57
The big game is nearly upon us, and David and Tom are a little bit excited. As well as offering their perspective on the final, they also have extended interviews with World Cup winners Ben Kay and...
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Whites Hot, Reds Raw from 2019-10-27T23:56:16
With Shanks literally on the first flight out of Japan following Wales's agonising defeat to South Africa, he and Flats are in sombre mood - despite England's extraordinary victory over the Kiwis i...
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Semi-Confidence from 2019-10-24T16:29:50
Amid tales of ping-pong with Andrew Cotter, mind-games with Dave Alred and high-fives with Tiger Woods, Flats & Shanks preview the semi-finals between England and New Zealand and Wales and South Af...
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Lovely Oita, Semis Made ... from 2019-10-21T18:28:04
The boys are exceedingly happy with the quarter-final results in Oita from a patriotic perspective. They also lament the departure of Ireland from the tournament, and marvel at the brilliance of bo...
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Quarter Masters from 2019-10-17T16:09:43
Flats & Shanks bring you the definitive preview of the last eight round of matches, including contributions from Joe Marler, Warren Gatland, Ruth Gorman and Alan Quinlan.
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Japanguish For Scotland from 2019-10-14T16:33:08
Reunited at last, Flats & Shanks reflect upon a glorious evening for the Brave Blossoms - and a less pleasing one for the Scots. They also select their (now infamous) Team Of The Round.
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And ... We're Off! from 2019-10-10T17:34:20
With typhoon Hagibis approaching Tokyo, Flats puts up an impassioned defence of the decision to cancel England's game against France. Shanks, meanwhile, reflects upon his first live action at the t...
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Enter, The Dragon from 2019-10-07T16:48:42
With Shanks finally arriving in Japan in time for Wales v Fiji, the lads ponder Italian idiocy and French inconsistency in the wake of the weekend action.
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A Watery Dave ... from 2019-10-03T20:19:10
In what's becoming an obsession, Flats bemoans the humidity in Japan and the negative effect it's having on the rugby. He and Shanks also express their love of Aussie coach, Michael Cheika, and hea...
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Heads, Shoulders, Knees&Blows from 2019-09-30T20:25:31
More foul play for Flats & Shanks to reflect on, as they assess the mixed fortunes of the home nations with Sam Warburton, Shane Williams, Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell & Scott Hastings.
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The Kobe Ramblers from 2019-09-26T21:36:50
The boys are joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Sir Clive Woodward, Michael Lynagh, Sean Fitzpatrick and Gregor Townsend. Flats also goes into intimate detail about his diet since arriving in Kobe.
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Round One - Done! from 2019-09-23T20:16:32
Following the opening weekend of matches, the boys bring you reaction from Eddie Jones, Brian O'Driscoll, Jamie Roberts and Bryan Habana. Gethin Jenkins also makes a surprise appearance!
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Time To Rise (At, Er, 1:30 AM) ... from 2019-09-19T06:00:17
With a groggy Flats now in Japan, he and Shanks look forward to the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup with Ugo Monye and Mark Pougatch.
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Beefing Up ... from 2019-09-16T10:26:46
Golfer Andrew 'The Beef' Johnston joins the fellas for a chat. They also hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland and ITV commentator, Nick Mullins.
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The World According To Eddie Jones from 2019-09-12T06:00:14
Flats & Shanks bring you highlights from Gabriel Clarke's illuminating conversations with the England coach over his four year tenure. It's a brilliant insight into the mind of the enigmatic Aussie.
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We Know What You Did This Summer ... from 2019-09-09T09:17:42
Flats & Shanks kick off the ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast with a review of the warm-up internationals. Alan Quinlan, Nolli Waterman and Scott Hastings provide the expertise.
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The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast With Flats&Shanks Is Coming! from 2019-09-04T15:55:36
The boys are back and on their way to Japan to bring you their unique take on all the action (sporting and otherwise) from the Land Of The Rising Sun. To whet your appetite, here's a little taste o...
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The Big Review Show from 2019-03-18T05:02:59
What a Six Nations that was! Flats and Shanks run the rule over a belter of a final weekend plus Wales legend Mike Phillips calls in for a chat. Enjoy! For information regarding your data privacy,...
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The most rugby-ish podcast yet from 2019-03-11T06:00
Flats and Shanks sink their teeth into a fascinating weekend of 6 Nations rugby with some help from Lawrence Dallaglio For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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All the way from Japan from 2019-03-04T05:30:17
Flats and Shanks are in Japan ahead of the Rugby World Cup and want to tell you all about it For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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Mulling over a pivotal Round 3 from 2019-02-24T23:51
Flats and Shanks pick through the key moments from a huge Third Round of Six Nations action, after a massive showdown in Cardiff between Wales and England. Sam Warburton also joins the guys to tell...
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No matches? No problem... Stuart Hogg and Nolli Waterman join the guys from 2019-02-18T05:00:22
There's no rest for Flats and Shanks this weekend as Stuart Hogg and Nolli Waterman join the guys to look back at this year's tournament so far whilst looking ahead to what's coming up over the nex...
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Round Two with Lewis Moody from 2019-02-11T01:13:14
World Cup winner Lewis Moody joins the guys to look back at another fascinating weekend of Rugby in the Six Nations as England, Ireland and Wales all recorded wins For information regarding your d...
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Reviewing a rip-roaring Round One from 2019-02-03T23:47:47
The guys review a thrilling opening weekend of the 2019 6 Nations with the help of Brian O'Driscoll plus we hear from Scott Hastings on Scotland, Dwayne Peel on Wales and Wayne Barnes tells us all ...
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Previewing the 2019 6 Nations with Jamie Roberts from 2019-01-27T23:38:20
Flats and Shanks are joined by Welsh rugby legend Jamie Roberts to dissect the up and coming 2019 6 Nations starting with Ireland v England live on ITV. We also hear from Warren Gatland, Eddie Jone...
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Episode 6: Adam Jones from 2018-03-20T09:00
Wales legend Adam Jones joins Flats and Shanks to give his thoughts on the final weekend of the 6 Nations as Ireland sealed the Grand Slam at Twickenham For information regarding your data privacy...
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Episode 5: Gareth Thomas from 2018-03-13T13:45
Wales legend Gareth Thomas joins Flats and Shanks to chat about his career, give his thoughts on the performances over the weekend and lookahead to the final matches of the championship. You can wa...
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Episode 4: A horse and a donkey walk into a bar from 2018-02-27T09:45
After a weekend off, Flats and Shanks return to give their take on the weekend's Natwest 6 Nations action - and what a weekend it was. They're joined by Shane Williams to give his verdict on the Ir...
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Episode 3: Lost dogs and Round 2 review from 2018-02-13T09:45
Flats lost and found his dog and he and Shanks look back at a fascinating Round 2 of the 6 Natwest 6 Nations with input from Ben Kay and Gordon D’Arcy. You can watch Ireland v Wales on 24th Feb on ...
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Episode 2: We have rugby to talk about from 2018-02-06T08:21
Flats and Shanks look back at an action-packed opening 6 Nations weekend with input from Dan Biggar and Lawrence Dallaglio. You can watch Ireland v Italy and England v Wales this Saturday from 1.30...
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Episode 1: The big preview show from 2018-01-31T21:21
Flats and Shanks are joined by player of the 2017 Lions series Jonathan Davies to offer a unique look ahead to the upcoming Natwest 6 Nations. You can watch England's first match of the tournament,...
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Six Nations promo from 2018-01-29T23:00
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