Podcasts by Rugby Union Weekly

The King(horn) of Toulouse from 2023-12-11T21:00

Chris, Ugo and Ashy discuss a brilliant opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Exeter and Harlequins both pulled off famous wins in France, but which was more impressive? Elsewhere Bath continued...

Champions Cup launch part 2: Ringrose, Turnbull&Casey from 2023-12-07T06:00

In part two, Ashy tries to build bridges in Munster as he chats to Craig Casey about the glory days at Thomond Park and what it means to represent the club. Josh Turnbull tells us why he's had p...

Champions Cup launch part 1: Curry, Spencer&Rhule from 2023-12-07T01:00

Ashy and Sara are at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium for this year's Champions Cup launch. Bath's Ben Spencer reveals what it's like to have Finn Russell in your team and whether Ashy was a help o...

The Farrell debate from 2023-12-04T21:00

The big talking point this week is still around Owen Farrell's decision to take a break from international rugby. Ashy, Danny and Ugo show their support for Farrell and give an insight into deal...

Real or fake? from 2023-11-27T19:30

Before getting stuck into the weekend's action, Ugo, Ashy and Chris discuss the all-important question when it comes to Christmas trees: real or fake? There's a look at Gloucester's struggles, M...

Danny and his new England friend from 2023-11-20T20:00

Danny is back on the pod to tell Chris all about the highs and lows of his World Cup in France. He also invites his new England friend, and arguably the Premiership's in-form player, Ollie Lawre...

Wayne Barnes on the sofa from 2023-11-13T18:40

Wayne Barnes, one of the greatest rugby referees in history, joins Chris, Ugo and Ashy on the sofa. Barnes retired from officiating after taking charge of the Rugby World Cup final, his 111th in...

Back on the sofa from 2023-11-06T19:06

Chris, Ugo and Ashy reconvene at the pod’s spiritual home, a far cry from promenades in Nice and beaches in Marseille. But the show goes on with plenty to discuss. How does a player reacclimatis...

Kolisi and Barrett preview the World Cup final from 2023-10-27T00:00

We welcome two of the biggest names in the sport onto the Daily as we continue our build-up to the World Cup final. Springboks captain Siya Kolisi and All Blacks star Beauden Barrett joins us fr...

End of an England era from 2023-10-25T20:00

Chris heads to England's base in the outskirts of Paris to see Ben Youngs, who will call time on his international career after his 127th appearance on Friday. England's most capped men's player...

New Zealand v South Africa: Rugby's greatest rivalry from 2023-10-23T04:00

To kickstart World Cup final week Sara sits down with All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens and former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad to look at the rivalry between these two great rugby nations. The...

The Earl of English rugby from 2023-10-20T01:00

Chris and Paul Grayson head into the England camp to get the inside track on their team to face the South Africa in the semi-final. A very excited Ben Earl joins the pod to tell us how he is fee...

Can Argentina shock the All Blacks? from 2023-10-19T00:00

Chris and Sara are reunited in Paris for the first time since the opening week as preparation for the semi-finals continues to ramp up. There are more hotel incidents to discuss, this time invol...

How do England beat South Africa? from 2023-10-18T00:00

It’s semi-final week and Chris heads to find Danny for the lowdown on how England are preparing for their showdown with the world champions. We hear how the players marked their quarter-final wi...

The definitive World Cup quarter-final preview! from 2023-10-14T00:00

In this bumper pod ahead of the World Cup quarter-finals, Chris and Sara track down some of the biggest names in the sport. Chris chats to World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Joel Stransky in Mars...

It's been Toulon: Ashy and Nick from 2023-10-13T00:00

Ashy has made it back to Toulon and heads to Wales media with Chris to be reunited with his former team-mate Nick Tompkins. What did he learn, if anything, from Ashy when they were at Saracens t...

The Big Weekend Review: Quarter-finals confirmed! from 2023-10-09T05:25

Chris and Ashy are reunited in Marseille after a brilliant final weekend to cap the pool stages. Fiji set up a quarter-final with England but the night belonged to Portugal in Toulouse. Argentin...

Matt Dawson meets Michael Lynagh from 2023-10-05T00:00

Matt brings you another special pod with a World Cup icon, Wallabies great Michael Lynagh. They look back on his three World Cups in the green and gold including their triumph in 1991, the mista...

DC and Disneyland from 2023-10-04T00:00

Danny and Chris link up in Le Touquet and there is plenty to discuss after an eventful trip to Disneyland for the Care family and a surprise result in the Padel tennis tournament. Kevin Sinfield...

Scotland set up Ireland showdown from 2023-09-30T23:16

Tom English takes over the pod to bring you reaction to Scotland thrashing Romania in Lille. Darcy Graham scored four of Scotland’s 12 tries in their biggest World Cup victory since 1995. The wi...

Matt Dawson meets Martin Johnson: 20 years on (Part 2) from 2023-09-29T00:54

In part two of this special look back at England's World Cup triumph, Martin Johnson and Matt Dawson look back at that dramatic final in Sydney 20 years on. They delve into the emotions of the w...

Matt Dawson meets Martin Johnson: 20 years on from 2023-09-28T00:00

Two of England's heroes from 2003, Matt Dawson and Martin Johnson, look back at their World Cup triumph 20 years on. In part one, they chart England's journey from quarter-finalists in 1999 to W...

Ireland’s party in Paris from 2023-09-23T22:45

Chris, Tommy Bowe and Bobby Skinstad react to Ireland’s 13-8 win over South Africa. They discuss how Ireland faced up to the South African power game, Johnny Sexton’s leadership and the Springbo...

The big weekend preview from 2023-09-22T18:00

Will this be one of the great weekends in World Cup history? Chris meets up with Tommy Bowe and Stirling Mortlock in the heart of Paris to preview Ireland's showdown with South Africa and talk 7...

The Smith experiment and Farrell's return from 2023-09-22T00:00

It's bonjour from Lille as Sara pods from the England team announcement. She catches up with friend of the pod Marcus Smith who's been given the nod at full-back this weekend against Chile. He r...

The Paris showdown from 2023-09-21T00:00

Chris catches up with All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens over coffee, croissants and cheese to preview another bumper weekend of World Cup action. We focus on the big showdown in Paris between Ire...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 6. Tries from 2023-09-19T00:00

How many of Bryan’s record-equalling 15 World Cup tries feature in this episode’s top ten World Cup tries? How much will the great Jonah Lomu dominate the list? This is an episode in which Matt ...

A Nice night out from 2023-09-17T00:00

Chris starts the pod at the Stade de Nice and is joined by Scrum V’s Nicky Robinson as Wales are given a scare by an inspired Portugal. With the Portuguese fans in full voice, he takes a bus int...

The hero of Marseille from 2023-09-16T00:00

Amongst discussions around more hotel courtyards, hotel reviews and hotel breakfasts, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones speak to man of the moment George Ford.

In Nice with Wales from 2023-09-15T00:00

Chris and Ashy have arrived in beautiful Nice ahead of the second weekend of the World Cup. After being named to start Saturday’s match with Portugal, Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe is on the po...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 5. Teams from 2023-09-14T00:00

Nine sides have won the World Cup – which one was best? Does the best team always win it? Who’s the best side never to win it? Those are the questions that Bryan, Matt and Chris consider as they...

The Nations Pod - Opening weekend debrief from 2023-09-12T00:00

Gareth, Tom and Chris convene to look back at the opening weekend of the World Cup. They pick through the bones of the four Home Nations performances, and how it sets them up for the rest of the...

France up and running with New Zealand win from 2023-09-08T23:05

France get off to the perfect start at the World Cup. Sonja McLaughlan, Sara Orchard, Andrew Mehrtens and Paul Grayson have all the reaction to Frances’ emphatic 27-13 victory over three time ch...

Paris awaits the opening match France v New Zealand from 2023-09-07T00:00

Chris and Sara are together in Paris hearing from the French and Kiwi camps ahead of the opening game of the tournament. This episode will whet your appetite for the huge game in Paris which kic...

Inside the England camp with Danny! from 2023-09-06T00:00

We are inside the England camp in Le Touquet with none other than Daniel Stuart Care! We hear about his new love for padel tennis, THAT oversized suit and how preparation is going for England’s ...

Welcome to France! from 2023-09-04T00:00

It's officially World Cup week so the Rugby Union Daily is back! To kick things off, Chris jumps on the Eurostar to Paris to meet All Blacks great Andrew Mehrtens. They look ahead to a bumper op...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 4. Moments from 2023-09-03T05:05

Moments make World Cups. Whether it be a trophy lift, a drop goal or an individual piece of individual skill, Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Bryan Habana debate their greatest moments. How do they...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 3. Controversies from 2023-09-03T05:00

Sometimes, World Cups are remembered for their off-field moments more than what took place on the field. And it’s those controversies that Matt Dawson, Bryan Habana and Chris Jones attempt to ra...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 2. Upsets from 2023-08-29T06:56

No World Cup is complete without an upset. And that is the subject Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Bryan Habana tackle in this episode. Does Japan beating Bryan’s South Africa in Brighton in 2015 t...

Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 1. Captains from 2023-08-29T06:55

World Cup winners Matt Dawson and Bryan Habana join Chris Jones to rank their greatest World Cup captains. Find out whether Bryan has the 1995 South African captain Francois Pienaar at the top o...

Where do England go from here? from 2023-08-28T20:30

Another pod, another England inquest. Chris and Ugo are on the sofa to discuss Fiji's triumph at Twickenham and the many issues facing Steve Borthwick with the World Cup under two weeks away. Ar...

Everything is changing! from 2023-08-10T19:00

Chris and Ugo talk England, Wales, France, Scotland, Australia and South Africa as World Cup prep heats up! Warren Gatland has rung the changes for as Wales head to Twickenham on Saturday. Steve...

The England World Cup squad pod! from 2023-08-07T19:00

It's a proud day for the pod as Danny is named in England's 33-man squad for the World Cup in France. Chris and Ugo catch up with him at Twickenham to find out just what it means to make the cut...

Business is about to pick up! from 2023-08-03T20:00

Chris, Ugo and Ashy are back and are ready to hit the ground running with the World Cup now just 5 weeks away. Steve Borthwick has named his side to face Wales in Cardiff, but how many of the si...

Bonus pod: Inside the England camp with Danny! from 2023-07-04T00:05

In this mini bonus pod, Chris heads to the England team hotel to catch up with Danny, who has been selected in Steve Borthwick’s World Cup training squad.

Danny talks about how determined...

Emergency London Irish pod from 2023-06-07T18:56

The emergency pod klaxon has sounded so Chris has risen from his sun lounger to get reaction to London Irish’s expulsion from the Premiership. Friend of the pod Alex Corbisiero joins us to discu...

The end of season lunch from 2023-05-30T00:00

Ugo, Danny and Ashy head to Chris' for the last pod of the season and steak sandwiches. We get more insight into Ashy's red card hearing and Cadan Murley's role from Marbella. There's more Ford-...

Sarries reign supreme from 2023-05-27T20:00

Saracens are Premiership champions for a sixth time after they edged Sale in an epic final at Twickenham. Chris is joined by Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to reflect on a match that more than liv...

Ford or Farrell? from 2023-05-24T00:00

Chris, Ugo and Ashy look ahead to the Premiership final at Twickenham. Who would make your combined Saracens and Sale XV? Would you have George Ford or Owen Farrell at fly-half? The guys pick th...

La ROGelle go back-to-back from 2023-05-21T00:00

Chris and Paul Grayson bring you reaction from Dublin as La Rochelle stun Leinster (again) to win the Champions Cup. Hear from Ronan O'Gara after another titanic tussle between the two teams in ...

Semi-finals weekend and the Prince of Paris from 2023-05-15T19:00

Chris and Ugo dissect a big weekend of semi-finals in the Premiership and URC. Sale reached their first Premiership final in 17 years and face serial finalists Saracens. It means for the second ...

Coaches Special from 2023-05-11T07:41

Ahead of the Premiership semi-finals, Chris sits down with the four directors of rugby for a special bonus podcast. Mark McCall, Richard Wigglesworth, Phil Dowson and Alex Sanderson share what i...

The Ford derby from 2023-05-09T00:00

Ugo, Ashy and Chris reflect on an action-packed final day of the Premiership season which saw Bath pip local rivals Bristol to the final Champions Cup spot. George Ford joins the pod to look ahe...

The Dublin finals and partying with Parisse from 2023-05-01T09:00

Ugo, Danny and Chris wrap up Champions Cup semi-final weekend after impressive wins for Leinster and La Rochelle, but who made the bigger statement? There's also plenty of excitement about the C...

Red Roses seal Slam in front of record crowd from 2023-04-29T19:00

England completed the Grand Slam in front of a record women's crowd of 58,498 at Twickenham. Chris, Sara and Kat Merchant bring you reaction from to a landmark day for the women's game and ask w...

All eyes on Twickenham from 2023-04-27T05:00

Sara and Philippa are back to preview the final round of the Six Nations. They chat to England captain Marlie Packer ahead of their Grand Slam decider at Twickenham. We hear about her injury sca...

Top Trumps and semi-finals from 2023-04-24T23:30

With the Premiership semi-final line-up already complete, Chris, Ugo and Danny look ahead to the final day of the regular season that promised so much. Is there enough jeopardy without relegatio...

Red Roses continue march to Grand Slam glory from 2023-04-22T17:00

England remain on course for another Grand Slam after they dispatched Ireland at Musgrave Park. Sara Orchard is joined by former Red Roses captain Sarah Hunter to discuss a mixed England perform...

Women's Six Nations: Hollywood and WXV from 2023-04-20T19:00

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are joined by former Ireland captain Ciara Griffin to talk all things Ireland and preview this weekend's game at Musgrave Park with runaway leaders England. We...

Ashy the centurion! from 2023-04-17T11:30

It's a special pod as Ashy celebrates becoming the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries! Danny and Ugo quiz him on what it means to finally reach the all-important landmark and THAT celeb...

Red Roses run riot in Cardiff from 2023-04-15T16:00

Sara brings you all the reaction from Cardiff as England scored nine tries as they thrashed Wales at a packed Arms Park. Sarah Hunter reflects on another dominant England performance and praise...

Women's Six Nations: The Cardiff Showdown from 2023-04-13T18:00

Philippa Tuttiett and Sara Orchard are back to preview round three of the Women’s Six Nations. There's plenty of excitement ahead of the showdown between Wales and England in Cardiff, they speak...

Europe's elite and Ashy's latest debut from 2023-04-11T00:00

It's a momentous day for the pod as Ashy makes his long-awaited sofa debut. He chats to Danny and Chris about overcoming injury and another house move as he aims to end the season with another t...

Champions Cup Review from 2023-04-03T20:00

Chris and Ugo review a Champions Cup weekend packed full of drama. Exeter’s Henry Slade joins the pod to discuss their thriller with Montpellier at Sandy Park. Ugo tells us about his weekend in ...

Wales and England maintain perfect starts from 2023-04-02T20:00

Sara reviews round two of the Women's Six Nations as Wales and England win again. The pod starts in Edinburgh as Sara chats to Heather Lockhart and Philippa Tuttiett after Wales score five tries...

A Sarah Hunter special from 2023-03-21T06:01

Sara Orchard sits down with England’s most capped player, Sarah Hunter as she retires from the game of rugby union. The Six Nations match in her home town of Newcastle on Saturday against Scotla...

The final weekend review with Barclay and Warburton from 2023-03-20T01:00

Our two favourite captains, Sam Warburton and John Barclay, are back with Ugo and Chris on the sofa in Media City to round up the final weekend of an enthralling Six Nations. They discuss what s...

Fairytale finish in Dublin from 2023-03-18T21:21

Ireland are Grand Slam champions, and we bring the St Patrick’s Day Party to you from Dublin! England had to improve on last week and they did, but it wasn't enough to keep the men in green at b...

A Super Saturday for Ireland? from 2023-03-18T01:00

We look ahead to Super Saturday and the final round of the 2023 Six Nations. Sonja McLaughlan and Sam Warburton are in Edinburgh with Chris and Denis Hickie in Dublin on St Patrick's Day. They l...

We're in Dublin! from 2023-03-17T01:00

The pod is in Dublin as Ireland chase a fourth Grand Slam with only England now standing in their way. Chris and Matt Dawson head to the Ireland team announcement and are joined by friend of the...

What do England do now? from 2023-03-16T01:00

After being dismantled by France at Twickenham, England now head to Dublin to face Grand Slam-chasing Ireland. Chris and Danny discuss whether Steve Borthwick’s side can bounce back after a reco...

The weekend review with Beattie and Ashy from 2023-03-13T01:00

Chris, Ugo, Ashy and Johnnie Beattie round up another compelling Six Nations weekend. Ireland are just one win away from a Grand Slam after showing their class at Murrayfield, despite losing key...

France run riot at Twickenham from 2023-03-11T22:00

Chris is joined by Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to pick the bones out of England’s record home defeat in the Six Nations. You’ll hear the thoughts of Steve Borthwick after a chastening day for t...

Smith gets the keys to No.10 from 2023-03-09T22:00

Ugo and Chris are joined by French rugby expert Paul Eddison at the England team hotel as Steve Borthwick names his team for their showdown with France this weekend. The big news is at fly-half,...

Michele Lamaro Special from 2023-03-09T01:00

Chris chats to the man spearheading the Italian rugby revolution, their inspirational captain, Michele Lamaro. He tells us what it means to play for the Azzurri and to sing the national anthem. ...

The Smith Conundrum from 2023-03-07T01:00

Danny, Ugo and Chris are back together and there is plenty to discuss including some big pod news. Marcus Smith was recalled by England after impressing for Harlequins at the weekend, but will i...

Andy Farrell Special from 2023-03-06T01:00

As Ireland continue their quest for a first Grand Slam since 2018, Chris charts Andy Farrell's remarkable rise from rugby league prodigy to one of the most respected head coaches in rugby union....

The weekend review with Barclay and Warburton from 2023-02-27T01:00

John Barclay and Sam Warburton join Ugo and Chris to wrap up round three of the Six Nations. Scotland’s Grand Slam hopes are ended in Paris as France kept their slim hopes of another Six Nations...

England have final say in Cardiff from 2023-02-25T20:40

We're at the half way point! And as ever, there is loads to discuss... Chris Jones, 2003 World Cup winner Matt Dawson and former Wales winger Philippa Tuttiett react to an edgy match in Cardiff,...

The game is on! from 2023-02-23T05:00

Chris, Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English react to the news that Wales v England will go ahead this weekend. After another long day of negotiations, the interim WRU chief executive Nigel Walker an...

Finn Russell Special from 2023-02-22T01:00

Ugo and Chris take the pod to Edinburgh and go inside the Scotland camp to chat to Finn Russell. He talks about his favourite pre-match meals, reveals he has never tried a deep-fried Mars Bar an...

Emergency Nations Pod from 2023-02-20T01:00

The Nations pod has been brought forward this week with the WRU in the midst of another crisis. Chris, Tom English and Lauren Jenkins discuss why Welsh rugby players are considering going on str...

The weekend review with Barclay and Jiffy from 2023-02-12T23:30

John Barclay and Jonathan Davies join Chris and Ugo on the sofa to wrap up another captivating Six Nations weekend. England went back to basics under Steve Borthwick to brush aside Italy, but ca...

The Power of Scotland&Irresistible Ireland from 2023-02-11T22:06

We can all remember games that have not lived up to their billing, but that was certainly not the case for the opening matches of Round 2!

Sara Orchard and former Irish winger Denis Hicki...

A Classic Six Nations Saturday from 2023-02-11T01:00

Rory Lawson joins Chris as the pre-match atmosphere builds in Edinburgh. Dan Biggar is in bullish mood, so will the pressure get to Scotland? As Ireland and France prepare for a mammoth showdown...

Shaun Edwards Special from 2023-02-09T02:00

He's won Grand Slams with Wales and France, two Champions Cups and four Premiership titles. He's gone from Wigan, via Wales, to Perpignan in the south of France. His team are on a 14-match winni...

The Nations Pod from 2023-02-08T05:00

The Nations Pod returns as Gareth Rhys Owen of Scrum V and BBC Scotland’s Tom English join Chris to mull over the questions emerging from the first round of matches of the Six Nations. They disc...

The Greatest Try from 2023-02-07T05:00

In this special episode of the Daily, Chris takes a trip to memory lane (and Newport) to relive THAT try, 50 years on. 27th January 1973 was the day, the Barbarians and New Zealand the teams, an...

Nowell's stag and DC vs Ashy from 2022-04-19T00:00

Fresh from his stag do in Ireland, Exeter's Jack Nowell joins the pod to tell Ashy, Danny and Chris all about his weekend and having to wear a Munster to Thomond Park. There was plenty to discuss f...

Going under the radar and McFarland's Ulster from 2022-04-11T21:00

There's some exciting news from the Care family to start this week's pod as Danny, Ugo and Chris are on the sofa to chat about this weekend's Champions Cup action. Ulster head coach Dan McFarland j...

The Red Roses make it Queensholm from 2022-04-09T20:11

Chris Jones, Sara Orchard and Ugo Monye assemble at Kingsholm Stadium to review England versus Wales. They look back on what proved to be a special occasion in the history of the Women's Six Nation...

Inside the England camp from 2022-04-07T05:00

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett are inside the England camp to preview round three of the Women's Six Nations. Captain Sarah Hunter tells them about being mistaken for the Duchess of Cambridge a...

The Stuart Lancaster Special from 2022-04-06T05:00

Two years on from their last chat, Chris Jones heads to Leeds to sit down with Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster. They discuss the keys to Leinster’s success and how they continue to be a forc...

The Greatest Showman and The Speculators from 2022-04-05T05:00

Ashy is back on the pod to chat about equalling the Premiership try record and tells Danny and Ugo why he's enjoying life at Leicester Tigers. Danny sets a Premiership record of his own and talks a...

A Parma hammering and another Welsh comeback from 2022-04-03T19:00

Sara Orchard is joined by Katy Daley-McLean and Rachael Burford to discuss round two of the Women's Six Nations. They analyse another dominant display by England as Natasha Hunt impresses on her fi...

Inside the Wales camp from 2022-03-31T18:40

Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett preview round two of the Women's Six Nations from inside the Wales camp. They chat to captain Siwan Lillicrap about their victory in Dublin and why it means so mu...

Try records and Eddie’s successor from 2022-03-28T20:00

Ugo, Danny and Chris are back on the sofa to round-up the weekend’s action and try to track down Ashy after he equalled the Premiership try-scoring record. They also look at the candidates to succe...

England's title defence off to a flying start from 2022-03-26T15:56

Sara Orchard is joined by former Scotland forward Heather Lockhart and England World Cup winner Katherine Merchant to review England’s nine-try demolition of Scotland in their opening Women's Six N...

The one about the Women’s Six Nations launch from 2022-03-22T00:05

This is a special bonus pod edition of the Rugby Union Weekly looking ahead to the Women’s Six Nations tournament and for this episode, Sara Orchard and former Wales international Philippa Tuttiett...

Vive Les Bleus! from 2022-03-20T00:09

The Six Nations is over for another year, and Chris Jones, Paul Grayson and Matt Dawson gather their thoughts after a spectacular final day, and dissect how France sealed their first Slam since 201...

Maro and the Mona Lisa from 2022-03-18T21:00

Chris and Paul Grayson are in Paris to preview Saturday's Grand Slam showdown at the Stade de France. Will France be celebrating a first Six Nations title in 12 years or can England spoil the party...

Surprise selections for 'Super Saturday' from 2022-03-18T05:00

Shane Horgan, John Barclay and Philippa Tuttiett join Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson for one last time this tournament to preview the final weekend. The team look at the surprise tactical switch...

The one about France from 2022-03-17T05:00

With France on the brink of a first Grand Slam in 12 years, we take an in-depth look at Fabien Galthie's side and how they've become one of the best teams in the world. Sara Orchard chats to Johnni...

The rugby pods unite…the finale! from 2022-03-16T00:05

It’s Wednesday which can only mean one thing in Rugby Union Daily pod land…it’s time to focus on the regions and as always Chris Jones is joined by Radio Scotland’s Tom English and Scrum V presente...

Six Nations Greatest: Coaches from 2022-03-15T05:00

What makes a great coach? Is silverware all that matters? In the final episode of the series Danny Care and Sam Warburton rank the greatest coaches of the Six Nations era. They discuss coaching sty...

The real DC and away wins from 2022-03-14T05:00

Ugo and Chris are joined by Sam Warburton and the original 'DC' Danny Cipriani. There was a clean sweep for the away teams in round four, including a thriller at Twickenham. Sam and Danny give a fa...

England see red&Ireland eye up the title from 2022-03-12T22:34

Chris Jones, Katy Daley-McLean, and Matt Dawson give their thoughts on another Six Nations epic at Twickenham, where England went a man down after 82 seconds and Ireland achieved a historic win, bu...

France grand slam in sight after win over Wales from 2022-03-11T23:29

Sonja McLaughlan brings you reaction from the Principality Stadium, where France kept their Six Nations grand slam hopes alive after beating Wales 13-9 in Cardiff on Friday. French rugby journalis...

Underdogs&favourites – who will come out on top in round four? from 2022-03-11T00:17

It’s Friday which can only mean one thing…Matt Dawson and Sonja McLaughlan are back with their unique take on an exciting round four of the Six Nations. And as always they are joined by Shane Horga...

The one about Ireland from 2022-03-10T05:00

Ahead of Ireland’s big showdown at Twickenham, Chris is joined by Murray Kinsella from the 42.ie for an in-depth look at Andy Farrell’s team who are still well placed to claim the Six Nations title...

The rugby pods unite…before round four! from 2022-03-09T00:01

It’s the episode where the regional rugby pods come together and this week Radio Wales’ Scrum V presenter, Gareth Rhys Owen is back to join Chris Jones and Radio Scotland’s Tom English to look ahea...

Six Nations semi-finals and Jamie George from 2022-03-08T05:00

Ugo, Danny and Chris are back on Paddy's sofa for the first time this Six Nations. Friend of the pod Jamie George joins from the England camp to talk Ireland, England's attack and regaining his Tes...

Six Nations Greatest: Try Scorers from 2022-03-07T05:00

Who is the greatest try scorer in the Six Nations era? Should it be based purely on numbers and statistics or is it about quality over quantity? Former Grand Slam winners Sam Warburton and Danny Ca...

The weekend review with Warburton and Hartley from 2022-02-28T05:00

France remain on course for their first Grand Slam in over a decade. England scrape past Wales and Italy suffer the 100th Six Nations defeat. Ugo Monye, Dylan Hartley and Sam Warburton review round...

England survive&France thrive from 2022-02-26T22:09

Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Philippa Tuttiett discuss what proved to be a tight contest at Twickenham, and Sara Orchard, Andy Nicol and Johnnie Beattie join from Murrayfield where they watched Fra...

Round three, rivalries and last minute replacements from 2022-02-25T12:00

Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson are joined by John Barclay, Tom Shanklin and Shane Horgan to preview round three of the Six Nations Championships. They to look ahead to the clash between one of ...

The big team announcement pod from 2022-02-24T17:00

Chris Jones and Sara Orchard pick through today's team news for round three of the Six Nations. You'll hear from England head coach Eddie Jones on his decision to start Harry Randall ahead of Ben Y...

The rugby pods unite…ahead of round three! from 2022-02-23T08:07

It’s Wednesday which can only mean one thing in Rugby Union Daily land – it’s time for the rugby pods to come together once again. In this episode Chris Jones is joined by Radio Scotland’s Rugby Po...

The Tuilagi Gambit from 2022-02-22T06:00

Chris Ashton makes his long-awaited pod return and tells Danny and Chris about his move to Leicester Tigers. They look ahead to the big game at Twickenham this weekend and chat to England centre Ma...

Six Nations Greatest: Stadiums from 2022-02-21T06:00

This week Sam Warburton and Danny Care must choose their favourite Six Nations stadium. They've got the six current grounds to debate and rate them based on atmosphere, location, dressing rooms and...

The weekend review with Hartley and Sheedy from 2022-02-14T06:00

Ugo and Chris are joined by Dylan Hartley on the sofas in Media City to reflect on another brilliant Six Nations weekend. They discuss England’s performance against Italy, what we’ve learned about ...

Les Bleus for Ireland from 2022-02-12T20:42

Chris Jones, Johnnie Beattie and Tommy Bowe reflect on a sensational match which saw France keep their Grand Slam hopes alive whilst dashing Ireland's simultaneously. Gareth Lewis, Tom Shanklin a...

From Paris with Love from 2022-02-12T08:00

Chris Jones and The42's Murray Kinsella preview the weekend's Six Nations games from a Paris bistro. Can Andy Farrell's Ireland tame this formidable French side in Paris without their captain Johnn...

It’s Six Nations week two eve! from 2022-02-11T10:51

It’s Friday which can only mean one thing in Rugby Union Daily pod land - Matt Dawson and Sonja McLaughlan are back with their take on the Six Nations tournament, and as always on this episode they...

Scotland's Cardiff hoodoo and Sexton misses out from 2022-02-10T17:11

Ireland are without captain Johnny Sexton for their crucial game in Paris this weekend. Ugo Monye, Sara Orchard and former Scotland international Johnnie Beattie debate whether Ireland can deliver ...

The rugby pods unite… the sequel! from 2022-02-09T06:00

The first week of the Six Nations certainly didn’t disappoint, especially if you were a Scotland and Ireland fan - now attention turns to week two where Scotland face Wales, France host Ireland and...

Six Nations Greatest: Matches from 2022-02-08T06:00

Sam Warburton and Danny Care are back, and this time they're ranking the greatest ever Six Nations matches. Danny's favourite match doesn't make the shortlist and Sam forces him to relive their 201...

Six Nations Swagger and New Sofas from 2022-02-07T06:00

The pod has relocated to Manchester this week as Ugo Monye and Chris Jones are joined by Wales legend Sam Warburton and former Scotland captain John Barclay to reflect on the opening round of Six N...

Scotland and Ireland get us off to a flying start! from 2022-02-05T22:07

Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Andy Nicol catch their breath at Murrayfield and reflect on one of the most dramatic Calcutta Cup games in history, and Sara Orchard, Tommy Bowe and Tom Shanklin discus...

It’s game day! from 2022-02-05T09:00

Chris Jones is joined by Sam Warburton, Gavin Hastings, Brian Moore and Tom English as the Six Nations gets underway. They discuss the atmosphere around Murrayfield ahead of the Calcutta Cup and w...

Six Nations Eve from 2022-02-04T12:00

The wait is finally over, it’s Six Nations eve and the fans are back! Sonja McLaughlan and Matt Dawson are here with your usual Friday pod to bring you all the build-up you need ahead of matchday. ...

Captain Curry and Rees-Lightning from 2022-02-03T17:05

Ugo Monye and Sara Orchard bring you all the reaction to the Six Nations team announcements. Chris drops by to chat about Tom Curry being named England captain at Murrayfield this weekend and Grego...

The rugby pods unite! from 2022-02-02T00:01

Everyone loves a good rivalry and it doesn’t come any better than England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales fighting it out to become Six Nations champions (alongside France and Italy) so we decided to ...

Miami, Mayfair and Murrayfield from 2022-02-01T06:00

Six Nations Test week is upon us! So Danny and Chris are joined by John Barclay, who makes his pod sofa debut after an eventful trip down from Edinburgh. They look ahead to the Calcutta Cup this we...

Six Nations Greatest: Captains from 2022-01-31T06:00

Who is the greatest captain of the Six Nations era? Grand Slam winners Sam Warburton and Danny Care have joined forces to pick their top six captains and then rank them from one to six. They also d...

Biggar and Better Things from 2022-01-24T23:30

Danny and Chris chat to Dan Biggar about being named Wales captain for the upcoming Six Nations. Biggar explains what kind of captain he wants to be and the mindset going into the tournament as def...

Dawson and Eddie reunited from 2022-01-18T19:00

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 ...

Last-gasp wins and service station roulette from 2022-01-17T09:00

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 Mon...

You Can Call Me Al from 2022-01-10T23:35

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 coa...

The Year of the Tiger? from 2022-01-03T23:30

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 35...

A Boxing Day classic and the best moments of 2021 from 2021-12-28T17:30

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 refle...

The Scotstoun fog and Champions Cup chaos from 2021-12-20T21:30

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 Pr...

A late night in Castres and French class from 2021-12-13T23:15

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 Ir...

The big Champions Cup preview pod from 2021-12-09T20:33

A special bonus pod looking ahead to the first weekend of action in the Champions Cup. Chris Jones and Paul Grayson discuss the impact of Covid on the opening round with Scarlets having to forfeit ...

Another pubcast with Marcus Smith from 2021-12-06T23:12

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 ch...

Suffering from success and Ugo's camera crew from 2021-11-29T22:26

Ugo invites a camera crew to this week's pod as he joins Danny and Chris on the sofa to reflect on an eventful week, especially off the field. All four URC matches in South Africa were called off b...

Stuart Hogg and the GOAT from 2021-11-22T23:42

There are big questions to ponder on this week's pod; who hacked Chris' Twitter account? Was England's victory over South Africa the best of Eddie Jones' reign? And has New Zealand's aura been vapo...

Heaslip, Corbs and Sexton's office from 2021-11-15T23:41

With Danny still living it up in Dubai, Alex Corbisiero join Chris and Ugo on the pod this week. They chat to Jamie Heaslip about another win for Ireland over the All Blacks and find out what's cha...

Bonus Pod: The Steve Hansen special from 2021-11-12T02:49

Ugo and Chris sit down with legendary All Blacks head coach Steve Hansen for a special bonus pod. He reflects on what went wrong for the All Blacks against England at the 2019 World Cup, shares his...

Radwan, pitch invaders and Danny's passport from 2021-11-08T23:55

Fresh from a trip to Peterborough passport office, Danny is back on the pod before going on holiday to a popular destination for rugby players. He joins Chris and Ugo to discuss a big win for Scotl...

Record wins and a new-look England? from 2021-11-01T21:45

Ugo and Chris are on the sofa to discuss a heavy defeat for Wales and the issues of playing Test matches outside the international window. England fly-half Zoe Harrison joins the pod after the Red ...

Sheedy and Ugo's return from 2021-10-25T21:00

Ugo is back after leaving Strictly but is still speaking to Chris and Danny from a TV dressing room. They chat about the introduction of leggings to the game and whether the Premiership is missing ...

Danny and Eddie reunited from 2021-10-18T23:02

Chris helps reunite Danny with his old boss Eddie Jones for a chat about England's 34-man squad for the upcoming autumn internationals. Chris and Danny also look at Wayne Pivac's Wales squad and di...

The Comeback Quins from 2021-10-11T23:00

Danny talks us through another impressive Quins comeback over Bristol in the Premiership. Harry Wells joins the pod to talk about Leicester's impressive start to the season and trying to invite Ste...

A takeover and a birthday toothbrush from 2021-10-05T05:00

Danny quizzes Ashy about when he's going to be back in a Worcester shirt and they discuss what Saracens' new investment could mean for the rest of the Premiership. Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings j...

Deep Purple and Electric Pink from 2021-09-28T09:45

There's plenty to discuss on this week's pod after another unpredictable round of Premiership rugby, Ugo's pink outfit and Eddie Jones leaving some big names out of his England squad. You'll hear f...

The Premiership is back... and so are Saracens from 2021-09-20T21:54

Danny and Chris are on the sofa to review a busy weekend of rugby while Ugo's in a velodrome. But more importantly, who caught the eye on the opening weekend of the Premiership? Saracens deliver on...

The road to Twickenham (and Strictly) starts here! from 2021-09-13T23:01

After Danny won the Premiership title for the pod last season, can Ugo add the Glitterball trophy to the Rugby Union Weekly trophy cabinet? Chris and Danny find out how he's feeling about his Stric...

What next for the Lions and Gatland? from 2021-08-09T22:26

Ugo Monye Danny Care, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones look at how the Lions tour of South Africa will be remembered. Will it go down as a missed opportunity for the Lions? They also debate whether War...

The final Test review with Kearney, Williams and Skinstad from 2021-08-07T21:00

After winning the series for South Africa 12 years ago, Morné Steyn returned to break Lions' hearts all over again. Ugo and Chris discuss where it went wrong for Warren Gatland's side after once ag...

The final Test preview with O'Gara, Lydiate and Horgan from 2021-08-06T00:00

Ugo and Chris are joined by Shane Horgan to look ahead to the series decider this weekend. It's been a testing series to say the least, so much does the game need a thrilling finale on Saturday? We...

Gatland rolls the dice for Test decider from 2021-08-04T08:27

So Warren Gatland has selected the Lions team he hopes will clinch the series against South Africa, but is everybody convinced? Danny Care, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones give their verdict on Gatlan...

The second Test verdict with Dawson, Skinstad and Hook from 2021-07-31T22:05

So we're set for a tense series decider in Cape Town. Chris and Ugo are joined by Matt Dawson, Bob Skinstad and James Hook for reaction as the Lions were beaten 27-9 in the second Test. Did the pre...

The Rassie show from 2021-07-30T01:00

Has Rassie Erasmus just saved the series for South Africa or will this come back to haunt him? Chris Jones, Ugo Monye and Shane Horgan do a deep dive into that hour-long video by Erasmus criticisin...

Warburton’s Lions Legends: Paul O'Connell from 2021-07-28T07:00

In the final episode Sam Warburton speaks to his former Lions team mate Paul O'Connell, who played in three Test series and captained the Lions in 2009. Paul's first experience with the Lions was...

Schalk Brits and who is Jaco Johan? from 2021-07-26T22:27

Danny and Ashy try to work out if Jaco Johan is a real person or whether it's actually Rassie Erasmus in disguise. They also chat about the Lions' victory in the first Test and speak to World Cup w...

The first Test verdict with O'Driscoll, Jones, Barclay and Skinstad from 2021-07-24T21:12

It's advantage Lions after the first Test in Cape Town. Chris and Ugo look back at their victory over South Africa with the help of some big name guests. They get the thoughts of former Lions capta...

The Test team and TMOs from 2021-07-23T00:00

The first Test is finally upon us. And Warren Gatland has named his team to face the Springboks in Cape Town. Ugo Monye, Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and James Hook give their take on selection, and tr...

Warburton’s Lions Legends: Martin Johnson from 2021-07-21T07:00

Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson are the only players to captain the British&Irish Lions on back-to-back tours. So for this episode they sat down together to discuss their incredible achievement. T...

Hogg, Test selection and a bird's nest from 2021-07-19T21:31

Lions and Scotland full-back Stuart Hogg chats to Ugo, Danny and Chris from the Lions camp in Cape Town. He talks about captaining the side, time in isolation, the return of Alun Wyn Jones and his ...

Warburton’s Lions Legends: Gavin Hastings from 2021-07-14T06:00

Sam Warburton chats to Gavin Hastings, one of the greatest Scottish players to ever represent the British&Irish Lions. In 1989, Gavin helped the Lions to their first series win in 15 years. Despite...

A fourth Test and the captain's comeback? from 2021-07-12T22:00

Ugo and Chris discuss an eventful few days for the Lions. Marcus Smith joins the tour, Alun Wyn Jones could be on the next flight out and Warren Gatland's side get ready for their toughest test aga...

Warburton’s Lions Legends: Sir Gareth Edwards from 2021-07-07T05:00

In the first episode of this new series, Sam Warburton speaks to Sir Gareth Edwards about his remarkable career with the British&Irish Lions. Gareth remembers his first Lions call-up in 1968 as a...

The Lions, the Pitch and the Warburton from 2021-07-06T05:00

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones are joined by former British&Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton to discuss this year's tour so far, which players have already staked a claim for a Test spot and whether fo...

Champagne goggles and Premiership medals from 2021-06-29T05:00

Before Harlequins' Premiership title celebrations enter a third day, we managed to catch up with Danny Care who tells us all about their dramatic victory over Exeter at Twickenham. Chris even inter...

The miracle of Bristanbul from 2021-06-22T05:00

Danny speaks to Ugo and Chris all about Harlequins' dramatic semi-final victory over Bristol. He tells them what was said in the dressing room at half-time, why Joe Marler arrived by helicopter and...

Saracens, semi-finals and Henshaw's Lions band from 2021-06-15T05:00

Lions centre Robbie Henshaw joins Danny, Ashy and Chris on the pod this week. He talks about the team's training camp in Jersey, his hopes for the tour and wanting to start a Lions band this summer...

Sir Jamie and Sinckler from 2021-06-08T05:00

This week Ugo, Danny and Chris are joined by Lions hooker Jamie George who talks about playing in the Championship this season, Saracens' crucial play-off and what to expect from South Africa this ...

The final four and Ashy's new paint job from 2021-05-31T23:00

The top four in the Premiership is done and dusted, but who will go on to lift the title? Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Ashton look back at a busy weekend of rugby as Sale and Harlequins confirme...

Five-star Toulouse and the mini stag from 2021-05-25T05:00

Ugo, Danny and Chris reflect on Toulouse winning the Champions Cup for a record fifth time. They talk crowds, family photos and champagne goggles as 14-man La Rochelle came up just short at Twicken...

European finals, celebrations and champagne from 2021-05-18T05:00

Ugo, Danny and Chris talk trophy celebrations and commentary box attire as they look ahead to the all-French Champions Cup final at Twickenham this weekend. They also look at Leicester's Challenge ...

Lions highs and lows and Watson's mullet from 2021-05-11T04:30

Ugo, Ashy and Chris welcome Scotland's Hamish Watson back onto the pod. There's plenty of love for his mullet as he talks Lions selection, size and inspiring a generation. We also speak to Danny ab...

Lions pod: Coaches, captains and the chairman from 2021-05-06T22:45

Ugo and Chris are at the Lions squad announcement to speak to Warren Gatland about some big omissions, surprise picks and most importantly which player he wants to have a beer with. They also chat ...

The Lions Squad Pod from 2021-05-03T18:00

With the Lions squad announcement this week, the time has come for Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to pick their 36-man squads. There is a very interesting pick at fly-half, a very familiar face at scrum...

Lions hopes, vests and The Spartan from 2021-04-27T05:00

On Ugo's return to the pod, Danny and Chris have plenty of questions regarding his vest and blazer combo for TV at the weekend. But with the Lions squad being named next week, there's still time to...

The England tuck shop and Scottish clans from 2021-04-22T21:40

Chris Jones, Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett look ahead to finals day in the Women's Six Nations. They are joined on the pod by Poppy Cleall who tells us all about the business she's running dur...

The pubcast with Marcus Smith from 2021-04-20T05:00

After a more than year of podding over Zoom, Danny Care and Chris Jones finally get to record in person. And they are joined by a special guest in a Cobham beer garden, the Premiership’s in-form fl...

Bonus Pod: Lions coaches special from 2021-04-14T19:00

Fresh from his birthday celebrations, Ugo is back on the pod alongside Chris Jones for a special episode all about the Lions. You will hear from Warren Gatland on his coaching team for 2021, what h...

Leinster, Lions and the Ashton derby from 2021-04-13T05:00

Chris Ashton, Danny Care and Chris Jones round-up the Champions Cup quarter-finals including Leinster's impressive victory over holders Exeter and La Rochelle reaching a first semi-final at the exp...

Danny's coat, Scaz and Liar's dice from 2021-04-06T05:00

Chris Ashton, Danny Care and Chris Jones round up a busy weekend in Europe and the Women's Six Nations. The Champions Cup brought heartache for Wasps and Bristol but Exeter and Sale join a very Fre...

The Women's Six Nations preview pod from 2021-04-01T20:05

The Women's Six Nations is finally here! Chris Jones, Sara Orchard and Philippa Tuttiett look ahead to the opening weekend and are joined by two special guests. England's Shaunagh Brown discusses t...

Hogg, Itoje and Lions selection from 2021-03-30T06:00

Danny Care, Ugo Monye and Chris Jones look back at a thrilling Six Nations and are joined by Scotland captain Stuart Hogg after their brilliant victory in Paris. Hogg talks about the new-found beli...

Six Nations: Wales or France - who will be champions? from 2021-03-23T06:00

Wales might have missed out on the Grand Slam, but they can still become Six Nations champions on Friday. Fly-half Callum Sheedy joins Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones to discuss that dramatic...

Six Nations: Slams, the Welsh GOAT and fake tan from 2021-03-18T21:20

With Wales on the cusp of another Grand Slam, we decided to get a Welshman on the pod who knows all about winning Slams. James Hook joins Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to look ahead to the big game in ...

Six Nations: Will Wales seal the Slam in Paris? from 2021-03-16T06:00

Chris Ashton, Danny Care and Chris Jones look ahead to Wales' Grand Slam match in Paris. Danny and Ashy share their memories of playing for England in Grand Slam deciders. They look back at a memor...

Six Nations: Le Crunch, Gregor Townsend and the mini Jonah Lomu from 2021-03-11T22:30

Ahead of Le Crunch, World Cup winner Matt Dawson and former French hooker Benjamin Kayser joinSonja McLaughlan and Chris Jones to preview what's set to be an eye-catching game at Twickenham. With...

Six Nations: Eddie Jones, captains and Pirates from 2021-03-08T17:42

There are more revelations about Shenkin the Goat on this week's pod for Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to discuss. You will hear from Eddie Jones on Owen Farrell's captaincy and his concerns about the ...

Six Nations: Sheedy and Shenkin the goat from 2021-03-02T12:29

Wales fly-half Callum Sheedy is on the pod this week to talk about Wales winning the Triple Crown, sharing a hot tub with Alun Wyn Jones and learn about Shenkin the goat. Ugo Monye, Danny Care and ...

Six Nations: A Cardiff showdown and what next for France? from 2021-02-25T23:44

The Six Nations just got very complicated with France's game against Scotland being postponed, but at least there's a huge game in Cardiff to look forward to. Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Matt Dawson...

Six Nations: A Covid crisis, Dobby and Danny’s shiner from 2021-02-23T06:00

Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care speak to England scrum-half Dan Robson ahead of Saturday's crucial match in Cardiff. Dan reveals how he got the nickname Dobby, what the players learnt from th...

Six Nations: Shaun Edwards and a Welsh Slam? from 2021-02-16T11:17

After ending Scotland's Grand Slam hopes at Murrayfield, Wales are now on course for a Triple Crown and a Slam of their own. Ugo, Danny and Chris chat about Louis Rees-Zammit, how Wales should line...

Six Nations: A Calcutta Cup classic and relief for Pivac from 2021-02-09T10:29

John Barclay is back on the pod to reflect on Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983. He joins Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones to discuss Finn Russell, Nicola Sturgeon drinking out of ...

Six Nations: The Calcutta Cup and a must-win for Wales? from 2021-02-04T23:31

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones look ahead to the opening weekend of the 2021 Six Nations. They hear from Eddie Jones on his England team selection and discuss the midfield battle between Ollie Lawrence ...

The Six Nations preview with Barclay, George, Owens&Heaslip from 2021-02-02T08:00

It's officially Six Nations week so Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones welcome four big guests onto the pod ahead of the opening weekend. Former Scotland captain John Barclay chats about the Cal...

Eddie Jones, Gustard departs and Ashy's new club from 2021-01-26T08:00

Eddie Jones joins the pod to chat about his Six Nations squad, catching waves and England's style of play. Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss Paul Gustard leaving Harlequins and why it d...

Hamish, hooters and Six Nations bubbles from 2021-01-19T08:00

Danny Care is back on the pod and has set his sights on being named the most handsome man in Premiership rugby. Hamish Watson joins Danny, Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to discuss the 1872 Cup and the ...

Champions Cup chaos and a mid-season break from 2021-01-12T08:00

The Champions Cup and Challenge Cup are postponed but there will be no Premiership rugby to fill the void. Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones discuss the decision and what it means for Europea...

The Lions tour and FinnFarrell from 2021-01-04T23:49

Will the Lions tour still go ahead this summer? Should it take place behind closed doors? Or will it be postponed until 2022? Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones discuss the big issues facing t...

The 2020 end-of-year review from 2020-12-28T15:00

Ugo Monye, Danny Care, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones round up an eventful year in the world of rugby. We had Saracens' relegation, the longest Six Nations in history, Exeter's double and a forgettab...

Comebacks, Cipriani and Irish fan clubs from 2020-12-21T23:49

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Ashton look back at a disrupted Champions Cup weekend which still managed to produce plenty of tries and some brilliant comebacks. Danny's asks for forgiveness from ...

The road to Paris starts here! from 2020-12-14T23:51

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss the 2023 World Cup draw which saw France drawn with New Zealand, Ireland and Scotland in the same pool and Wales in with Australia again. Eddie Jones g...

Rugby and dementia from 2020-12-10T23:47

A special podcast looking at the issue of dementia in rugby. Ugo Monye, Matt Dawson and Chris Jones speak to former Wales flanker Alix Popham who is one of eight players to have been diagnosed with...

Sudden death, golden points and Monye vs Mayweather from 2020-12-07T23:56

The Autumn Nations Cup finally delivered with a thrilling final at Twickenham. Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss golden points, the return of fans and a brilliant performance from a you...

'Rugby doesn't know how to deal with racism' from 2020-12-03T23:48

Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Matt Dawson join Sonja McLaughlan to discuss Pablo Matera, his discriminatory comments on social media and how the Argentine Rugby Union has dealt with the issue. They al...

The Sheriff, Kayser and the Autumn Nations finale from 2020-11-30T23:35

Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones are joined by two big guests this week. Ken Owens comes on the pod to chat about Wales, the state of the international game and Pokemon Go. As England prepar...

Bonus Pod: The big Wales v England preview from 2020-11-26T21:55

Can Wales defy the odds and beat England this weekend? Ugo Monye and Chris Jones chat to Wales flanker Dan Lydiate and Gareth Rhys Owen from the Scrum V podcast. Eddie Jones discusses his team sele...

Ashy 2010 vs May 2020 and private number plates from 2020-11-23T23:54

Chris Ashton is back on the pod to tell Danny Care and Chris Jones why his try against Australia was better than Jonny May's this weekend. England's defence is hailed as the best in the world, but ...

Los Pumas, Rory Best and Danny's umbrella from 2020-11-16T23:48

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss Argentina's shock victory over the All Blacks in Sydney. Ireland legend Rory Best joins the pod to chat about his new nose, farming, scrums, James Ryan...

Bonus Pod: Ben Youngs 100 not out from 2020-11-12T01:22

After marking his 100th cap with two tries and a Six Nations title, Ben Youngs sits down with his old England team-mate Danny Care to reflect on his career so far. Ben reveals all about his first m...

Wayne's world, famous cousins and a Royal wedding from 2020-11-09T23:50

What is going on at Wales? Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones discuss the issues facing Wayne Pivac ahead of the Autumn Nations Cup. Wales start with a trip to Dublin, but there are also questio...

The big Six Nations debrief from 2020-11-02T23:58

Seven months later than planned, the 2020 Six Nations finally has a winner. Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones look back at a third title in five years for England, discuss whether Super Saturda...

Bonus Pod: Who will win the Six Nations? from 2020-10-29T23:33

The 2020 Six Nations finally concludes this weekend, but who will take the title? Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Jamie Heaslip join Sonja McLaughlan to preview 'Super Saturday' with England, Ireland a...

Exeter's double and the Six Nations returns! from 2020-10-26T23:50

The Premiership season is finally over! Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones look back at Exeter's victory at Twickenham which saw them complete the double for the first time in their history. The...

Slade, Sheedy and will Wasps make it to Twickenham? from 2020-10-19T10:53

Exeter are the new kings of Europe so Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones are joined by Henry Slade after he helped the Chiefs beat Racing 92 in a dramatic final at Ashton Gate. They also chat ...

A Chief, Hogg v Russell and Piña Coladas from 2020-10-15T05:00

A bonus pod for you all about the Champions Cup final. Ugo Monye, Matt Dawson and Chris Jones join Sonja McLaughlan to discuss whether Exeter will be crowned the best side in Europe. They speak to ...

Jackal Willis and Simmonds the Viper from 2020-10-12T22:50

Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones look back at the Premiership semi-finals. Wasps' Jimmy Gopperth drops by to chat about Jack Willis, Lee Blackett and facing Exeter in the final. Exeter fly-h...

Sale, semi-finals and England's bubble from 2020-10-08T05:00

So Sale's season is officially over. Ugo Monye, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones join Sonja McLaughlan to discuss the Sale saga and where the sport goes from here. Which Premiership semi-final is every...

The Sale saga and Eddie's England experiment from 2020-10-05T21:00

Will Sale get to play their rescheduled match with Worcester? Will this season ever end? Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care reflect on a dramatic few days at Sale after 16 players tested positiv...

Russell, Steenson and a tweet to Boris Johnson from 2020-09-28T21:14

Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Ashton look back at the Champions Cup semi-finals. They speak to Exeter's Gareth Steenson about his fairytale journey with the club and find out where to get the bes...

The penultimate dance for Saracens? from 2020-09-21T19:24

Saracens' scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth joins Ugo Monye and Chris Jones to discuss their stunning victory over Leinster, what it meant to the players and his future. But where did it go wrong for...

A big week in Europe and late night bus journeys from 2020-09-15T19:11

It's a massive week in the Champions Cup so Danny Care, Chris Ashton and Chris Jones look ahead to the big match at the Aviva between Leinster and Saracens, plus the injury crisis facing Northampto...

Farrell's ban, fans return and Jack Nowell's man cave from 2020-09-08T00:26

Owen Farrell's red card is the big talking point this week for Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones. Exeter's Jack Nowell joins the pod from his man cave to discuss the hunt for silverware, how Ro...

Jack Willis, misunderstood players and is midweek rugby the future? from 2020-09-02T01:37

Danny Care, Ugo Monye and Chris Jones are joined by the Premiership's in-form player, Wasps' flanker Jack Willis. They also try to predict who will finish in the top four, ask whether midweek games...

The Sheriff, JP Doyle and a tale of two mullets from 2020-08-25T00:50

Mullets are high on the agenda this week. Jack Goodhue may have said goodbye to his, but it's proving a popular hairstyle with players since the restart. Ugo Monye, Danny Care and Chris Jones are j...

Rugby's return and Luke Cowan-Sickie from 2020-08-17T22:47

So rugby is back but with a difference. No crowds, more penalties and club bars being used as changing rooms. Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Chris Ashton give their take on the Premiership's return. Th...

The road to Twickenham starts here! from 2020-08-11T00:13

The pod is back with the return of the Premiership just around the corner. Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care look at what we can expect after five months away. There's been a lot of movement du...

Rugby and race from 2020-06-09T17:42

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones are joined by England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje to discuss race in rugby. We also chat to Anthony Watson, Christian Wade, Beno Obano, Nathan Earle and coach Collin Osbo...

Saracens Special from 2020-01-20T05:00

Ugo and Chris are at Allianz Park for a special podcast to discuss the biggest story in club rugby history. With Saracens’ relegation from the Premiership confirmed, we’re joined by former Saracens...

Rugby Union Weekly's team of the decade from 2019-12-23T06:00

In Rugby Union Weekly's Christmas special, Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care choose their global team of the decade. How many Home Nations' players can edge out an All Black? Who makes it from ...