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Episode 45 - What We Would Do If We Took Over A Premiership Club from 2021-06-21T19:00

Bit more of a fun episode today as the lads discuss what they would do if they were to take over a premiership club. With Ed taking over Quins, Macsen with Saracens and Mal with Bath, they chat ...

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Episode 44 - Harlequins Will Win The Premiership! from 2021-06-07T19:00

Is Harlequins the best attacking side in the world? I think so. 

We're back with some good old rugby chat as Ed and Mal discuss Quins, who will win the Premiership, and the recently ...

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Episode 43 - Lions Squad Review! from 2021-05-18T17:39:49

LIONS! LIONS! LIONS! 🩁  With the British and Irish Lions Squad finally being announced, the lads chat all about who made it, the bolters, and those who may have missed out.  Can’t bel...

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Episode 42 - Lions XV Confirmed ! from 2021-04-16T12:06:32

In this episode, the lads make their Lions XV off the back of an eye opening Six Nations. Following the downfall of England, how few of them do they include in the team. Does the Welsh flyer Lou...

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Episode 41 - Eddie Jones, In or Out? from 2021-03-30T12:00

In this episode, Macsen and Malachi discuss what issues lie within England Rugby at the moment. They go through the XV and give their take on who should keep or lose their place in the side &...

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Episode 40 - England Rugby Are S**T! from 2021-03-22T20:00

Who is to blame for England's sub-par Six Nations campaign? Is this French side the best in the world? Who is going to make the Lions? 

Watch the full episode as we delve into all th...

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Episode 39 - Overrated or Underrated: Rees-Zammit, Farrell & More! from 2021-03-15T20:00

Overrated or Underrated.

Is Louis Rees-Zammit overrated? Is Owen Farrell underrated? Should James Lowe even be starting for Ireland? Find out the answer to all of these and more in this e...

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Episode 38 - Rugby Around The World: Ireland from 2021-03-08T20:00

In this episode, Macsen & Malachi chat with Mark from Belfast. They talk through the school & academy system in Ireland, what needs to change about the Top 14 & the happenings of Iri...

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Episode 37 - The Problem with England Rugby & "Lions Bolters" from 2021-03-02T11:16:42

In this episode, the guys talk through whether Sam Simmonds deserves a place in the England Squad. They each discuss their Lions "Bolter" for the upcoming tour to South Africa & analyse Wale...

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Episode 36 - Pointless: Rugby Edition from 2021-02-15T20:00

Taking inspiration from the TV gameshow Pointless, Much Ado About Rugby presents Pointless: Rugby Edition. With the aim of the game to get as LITTLE points as possible by giving the most obscure...

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Episode 35 - Rugby Around The World: USA from 2021-02-08T20:00

Will the US become a Rugby power house? Why are USA 7s so good? Do American rugby players even party hard?  

This week, we are joined by Hans from the US who has played at the top le...

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Episode 34 - Are Worcester Warriors On The Up? | Beck Cutting Special from 2021-02-01T21:00

In this episode, the lads welcome special guest BECK CUTTING, Worcester Warriors Hooker and Former England U20. They discuss Beck's pathway to pro rugby, his experience at the England U20s world...

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Episode 34 - Beck Cutting Special from 2021-02-01T20:00

In this episode, the lads welcome special guest BECK CUTTING, Worcester Warriors Hooker and Former England U20. They discuss Beck's pathway to pro rugby, his experience at the England U20s world...

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Episode 33 - Rugby In China? from 2021-01-25T20:00

How fast can you down a pint? ?


Shanghai and Hong Kong based rugby player, Tom, claims he is renown for how fast he can neck a nice cold brewski, so we put him to the test in the late...

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Episode 33 - Rugby Around The World: China from 2021-01-25T19:00

How fast can you down a pint? đŸș

Shanghai and Hong Kong based rugby player, Tom, claims he is renown for how fast he can neck a nice cold brewski, so we put him to the test in the latest ...

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Episode 32 - Rugby Players To Watch 2021 from 2021-01-18T20:00

We are back with our first episode of 2021, and what a better way than to discuss who are the rugby players and teams to watch out for in 2021. 

Each choosing a player from front row...

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Episode 31 - Xmas Special from 2020-12-21T20:00

Merry Christmas! For the final episode of 2020, we are joined by good friend and rugby enthusiast, Simmo, for a Christmas themed episode. 

Taking inspiration from BBC 5 Live show, Fi...

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Episode 30 - Rugby Around The World: Wales from 2020-12-14T20:00

This is a big one... We welcome Joe from Wales to discuss what has happened to Welsh Rugby, from coaches and players to the state of grassroots rugby in Wales. Will Wales be able to regain their...

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Episode 29 - Rugby Around The World: New Zealand from 2020-12-09T19:21:08

For the second episode of our series ‘Rugby Around The World’, we chat to movie star Ben Affleck from New Zealand. Born in New Zealand but with a love of Argentina as well, Ben gives a unique (a...

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Episode 28 - England Dominance, French Flair & All Blacks Revenge from 2020-11-30T20:00

In this episode, Ed and Mal give a run down of the weekends games, discussing England's dominant form, France's flair allowing them to walk past Italy and how the All Blacks got their revenge on...

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Episode 27 - Rugby Around The World: South Africa from 2020-11-23T20:00

With the start of Much Ado About Rugby’s new series, Rugby Around The World, the lads welcome South African rugby fan Jean to uncover the secrets behind South African rugby. Join us as we get an...

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Episode 26 - England Fly, Wales Flop & Scotland Clinch Victory from 2020-11-16T20:00

With the first round of the Autumn Nations Cup complete, Ed and Mal cover each of the games, determining whether they think each team will Fly or Flop. As well as this, they talk about some of t...

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Episode 25 - Six Nations 2020 Highlights from 2020-11-02T20:00

Six Nations 2020 Highlights.

As the 2020 Six Nations comes to an end, Mal, Macsen and Ed go over the highlights from the weekend’s games. They discuss how Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamac...

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Episode 24 - Hard Men of Rugby with Luke Upton from 2020-10-26T19:00

In this episode Macsen and Ed interview Author and Journalist Luke Upton. They chat about Luke’s interesting new book “Hard Men of Rugby”, hearing about the great players of the game that Luke w...

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Episode 23 - Ross Chisholm from 2020-10-22T17:00

For this special bonus episode, the boys host their second professional rugby player: Ross Chisholm! Ross has been at the heart of the Harlequins team for over a decade and he tells us all about...

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Episode 22 - European Finals & Bledisloe 2 from 2020-10-19T13:00

In this episode Macsen, Malachi and Ed review the weekends thrilling fixtures, which included the Challenge and Champions Cup finals along with Bledisloe II. They also open up an interesting deb...

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Episode 21 - Premiership Finals, The Bledisloe Cup and Eligibility from 2020-10-12T13:10:01

In this episode, Malachi and Ed traverse multiple topics, including the weekends premiership rugby semi finals, the Bledisloe Cup, rugby eligibility rules and the England squad selection.

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Episode 20 - Creating Our Perfect Rugby Player from 2020-10-05T19:36:14

In this episode, Malachi, Macsen and Tedday talk through their 'Perfect Rugby Player', going all the way from the feet (for kicking) up to the Head (best rugby brain). The boys select one Intern...

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Episode 19 - European Rugby Semi Finals Round Up from 2020-09-28T11:00

In this episode, Ed, Malachi and Macsen go through the Semi Final Games from both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. They discuss in detail the downfall of Saracens, Bristols triumph and w...

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Episode 18 - Champions Cup Quarter Finals Round Up from 2020-09-21T10:51:03

In this episode, Ed, Macsen and Malachi review the weekend’s thrilling Champions Cup quarter final matches, talking through all the big moments and tries from the four games. 

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Episode 17 - Start One, Bench One, Drop One from 2020-09-19T10:15:30

The lads have returned! Fresh back from their holiday, Tedday, Macci and Mal start by going over a few 'Play one, Bench one, Drop one' dilemmas, before discusses their predictions for this weeke...

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Episode 16 - Rugby Video Games from 2020-09-03T13:08:26

With the absence of Macci, Ed and Mal discuss the results of the weekend, thoroughly expressing their gas for Rozzy (Ruaridh McConnochie) since his fine form for Bath. The lads also go over Ed's...

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Episode 15 - England North vs South from 2020-08-23T19:35:59

With the upcoming North vs South game happening in New Zealand, Tedday, Macci and Mal are joined by Welsh joker, Iwan Price-Thomas to discuss what a North vs South game in the Gallagher Premiers...

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Episode 14 - Premiership Rugby Returns from 2020-08-19T09:00

With Tedday away on holiday, Macsen and Malachi discuss the conclusion of the Super Rugby Aotearoa and their standout players there, as well as the restart of the Gallagher Premiership, giving a...

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Episode 13 - Beer, Travelling & TikTok from 2020-08-16T07:40:20

In this episode, Ed, Macci and Mal are joined by Major (Maiwa) and Gwylim (Gylhelm) for our first ever IRL episode. While briefly covering the recent changes to the 6 Nations, this episode cover...

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Episode 12 - Rugby Club Tier List from 2020-08-09T19:00

In this episode, Teddy, Macci and Mal rank all major rugby clubs across the globe from tiny to massive, leading to Macci getting seriously triggered at how Super Rugby is a far superior league t...

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Episode 11 - The Barrett Brothers from 2020-07-26T16:07:03

In this episode, Ed, Mal and Macsen discuss the weekend's Super Rugby action, which Premiership teams are the most dangerous for next season, the differences between Rugby Union and Rugby League...

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Episode 10 - Lions 2021 from 2020-07-11T22:41:42

After a short break, Cheesoid, Macci and Mal are back at it again with another banging episode of Much Ado About Rugby. In this episode, the lads cover the rugby latest news and a run down of th...

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Episode 9 - Ruaridh McConnochie from 2020-06-26T11:00

In this episode, Ed, Macci and Mal and joined by a very special guest, Bath and England International, Ruaridh McConnochie. The lads chat with Ruaridh about his school boy rugby days all the way...

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Episode 8 - Is New Zealand Rugby Better Than English Rugby? from 2020-06-22T08:34:37

After a run down on the Super Rugby Aotearoa Round 2 matches, Tedday, Macci and Mal discuss whether New Zealand rugby is more interesting than English rugby, coming to the conclusion that Sarace...

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Episode 7 - Rugby is Back! from 2020-06-18T12:43:19

With the first game of the Super Rugby Aotearoa marking the return of rugby since the break, Tedday, Macci and Mal give their thoughts and opinions on the two opening games; Highlanders vs Chief...

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Episode 6 - The Future of Saracens from 2020-06-12T14:52:35

In this episode, Ed and Macsen discuss the details of Saracens Salary cap Scandal and look at how rugby might looks for the North London club next season. The boys also discuss Saracens potentia...

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Episode 5 - Why England Lost the Rugby World Cup from 2020-06-05T22:52:01

In this episode, the lads welcome their first guest, Will (Simmo) Simpson, onto the pod. They shine a light on the innovative new Super Rugby Aotearoa rule changes as well as some big transfer n...

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Episode 4 - Our Best Rugby Experiences from 2020-05-27T12:47:31

In this episode, Ed, Macsen and Malachi talk about their personal rugby experiences. From club to school teams, the guys cover some of their funniest and most memorable times playing rugby.

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Episode 3 - Allez Les Blues! from 2020-05-22T10:03:39

Ed, Macsen and Malachi discuss pros and cons of the biggest leagues in Europe before moving on to talk about how the French have become a force to be reckoned with in recent months.

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Episode 2 - Southern Hemisphere XV from 2020-05-13T23:31:28

Ed, Macsen and Malachi give a run-down of the latest rugby news. To celebrate the announcement of the upcoming Super Rugby Aotearoa, the gents decide on their Southern Hemisphere XV, explaining ...

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Episode 1 - Rugby's Youngsters from 2020-05-09T19:55:58

Ed, Macsen and Malachi discuss Sir Ian McGeechan's list of the top young players in world rugby. The guys also share their opinions on the World Rugby Player of the Year nominations. Disclaimer:...

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