The Telegraph Rugby Podcast
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England finish strong as Ireland clinch back-to-back titles
March 18, 2024 13:21 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final round of the 2024 Six Nations as Ireland retain their title in Dublin and Wales finish bottom, picking up their first wooden spoon in 21 years. England finished their campaign with a thrilling match in Lyon, losing out to France by just two points. Despite the defeat, there are plenty of reasons for England fans to be optimistic. We discuss how new life was sparked into their attack and how it could develop even further this summer away in New Z...
England's statement win over Ireland and Louis Rees-Zammit on life in the NFL
March 11, 2024 13:03 - 1 hour - 169 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the penultimate round of Six Nations action which saw seismic shocks at Twickenham and in Rome. England defied the odds to produce their best performance since the 2019 World Cup to defeat Ireland and end the visitors hopes of becoming the first Six Nations side to win back-to-back Grand Slams. Elsewhere, Italy produced a shock of their own by coming from behind to beat Scotland 31-29. Harlequins' Louis Lynagh had a debut to remember and he tells us what...
England's Irish showdown with Will Carling
March 04, 2024 17:19 - 57 minutes - 65.8 MBBen, Charlie and Charles look ahead to the penultimate round of the Six Nations and in particular England's showdown with Ireland at Twickenham. Former England captain Will Carling joins us to offer us his thoughts on England, arguing a 'data straitjacket' is holding them back while revealing he had to argue with Eddie Jones to get current captain Jamie George into the leadership group back when he was a team mentor. The big selection question mark this week surrounds fly-half with Marcus ...
Duhan destroys England again
February 26, 2024 10:38 - 1 hour - 140 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on Scotland's win over England in the Calcutta Cup, their fourth in a row, and where the defeat leaves Steve Borthwick's side heading into the final two rounds of the Six Nations. We ask if it is time for the England coach to roll the dice with some of the emerging talent, like Immanuel Feyi-Waboso, and if it is time to say goodbye to some of the squad's elder statesmen. Whether changes are needed to England's coaching ticket moving forward to accelerate Bor...
Calcutta Cup clash with Ben White
February 19, 2024 14:12 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBBen, Charlie and Charles build up to the return of the Six Nations this weekend and discuss the crucial Calcutta Cup clash in detail. Scotland scrum-half Ben White joins the show to discuss his successful memories of the fixture and as well as his transition from England youth player to Scotland international. We also discuss if Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence could feature this weekend after the pair were recalled, and who will replace Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for England. Plus, we ca...
England squeeze past Wales and Murrayfield controversy
February 12, 2024 14:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on round two of the 2024 Six Nations where England secured back-to-back wins, coming from behind to see off Wales at Twickenham. There were yet more questions for England's new look defence and, with harder tests to come, we ask if new defence coach Felix Jones will make any amendments for the remainder of the tournament. As for Wales, they could have two victories under their belt but their young team remained winless. How can Warren Gatland turn his sides...
England a work in progress, Ireland lay down a marker
February 05, 2024 12:41 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MBThe 2024 Six Nations is underway and it was defending champions Ireland who sent a message to the rest of the competition by recording their biggest win away in France, securing a bonus-point along the way in Marseille. Ben, Charlie and Charles look back on the opening weekend, including that win for Ireland and a nervy victory for England away in Rome. However, Charlie is feeling optimistic about the work being done behind the scenes by head coach Steve Borthwick and Felix Jones. There's p...
Six Nations preview with Eddie Jones
January 30, 2024 16:23 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBThe 2024 Six Nations is just around the corner and the Telegraph Rugby podcast is back ahead of the tournament's opening fixture on Friday. Ben, Charlie and Charles get stuck into how the England squad will cope in the absence of Owen Farrell and Courtney Lawes, with Jamie George to skipper the side for the competition. We also hear from Italy forward Sebastian Negri ahead of Italy's clash with England, and he opens up to us about his starring role in the recent Netflix series. Former Eng...
South Africa retain the World Cup and Jack van Poortvliet on England's future
October 31, 2023 12:37 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup which saw South Africa retain the Webb Ellis Cup and register a record fourth win. The game could have been different had New Zealand not lost their captain Sam Cane to a red card early on. The guys discuss the impact of that decision and also if South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi was lucky not to see red. We also discuss where this Springboks side rank amongst the best teams in rugby history and if it is possible they...
England fall just short, but blockbuster final awaits
October 24, 2023 12:15 - 57 minutes - 53 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on an agonising weekend for England, who were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing their semi-final by a single point to defending champions South Africa. The guys look at where the game was lost, and if England could have done more to build a lead when they were on top. The fallout from the match has been dominated by an allegation made by Tom Curry against Bongi Mbonambi after the England flanker accused the South African hooker of a racial slu...
England v South Africa special from Paris
October 20, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBBen, Charlie and Charles are joined in Paris by the Telegraph's Chief Sports writer Oliver Brown ahead of England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa. They run through the England starting line-up, which features three changes to the side that beat Fiji in the quarter-final and discuss if head coach Steve Borthwick has nailed his selection ahead of the biggest game of his coaching career. We hear also from the England head coach who is embracing the tag of underdog heading in...
England progress as rest of northern hemisphere crash out
October 17, 2023 12:37 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on one of the most thrilling weekends in rugby history as the southern hemisphere sides show they are far from a fading force. England remain the sole hope for the northern hemisphere after Steve Borthwick's side survived a second half fight back from Fiji to book their spot in the final four. Owen Farrell responded to criticism of his selection at fly-half with a player of the match performance. In Paris, we were treated to the two best games of the tourna...
The quarter finals are here, with Israel Dagg
October 10, 2023 11:59 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final round of pool action and look ahead to a thrilling line-up of quarter-finals coming up this weekend. We discuss the side Steve Borthwick is likely to select following England's lacklustre performance against Samoa and if he will stick with captain Owen Farrell at inside centre or if in-form George Ford will be sacrificed against Fiji. Ireland dominated Scotland to set up a mouthwatering showdown with New Zealand and we check in with former All ...
New Zealand and Scotland win well, JP Doyle talks officiating
October 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on a quiet week in the Rugby World Cup for the home nations with only Scotland in action. Gregor Townsend’s side won well against Romania while New Zealand returned from their week off to thump Italy 96-17 in a statement win. All eyes this weekend are on the crunch match between Ireland and Scotland. We discuss the permutations that could see Scotland through to the next round and even see South Africa eliminated! We catch up with former international ref...
Ireland lay down a marker and Eddie Jones in trouble
September 26, 2023 12:57 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on a thrilling weekend of Rugby World Cup action including Ireland's victory over defending champions South Africa, which was the game of the tournament so far. We look at where the game was won and lost, and discuss the likelihood of the two sides meeting again in the final at the end of October. Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins joins the show to talk about the form of two of his star players, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen, and his experience of working along...
England win again and James Horwill on Australia’s struggles
September 19, 2023 11:49 - 1 hour - 66 MBEngland maintained their 100 per cent record in the Rugby World Cup after Steve Borthwick's side saw off Japan with a bonus-point win. But not everyone is happy with the performance. Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the victory and ask why so many fans seem to be disgruntled with England, especially given their poor form prior to the tournament. Australia face the very real threat of being knocked out in the pool stages for the first time in their history after Eddie Jones’ team lost to...
Lift off for England, Shane Williams talks Wales
September 12, 2023 11:44 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on an eventful opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup! England produced their best performance under Steve Borthwick when it mattered most, defeating Argentina comfortably despite being down to 14 men just three minutes into the game. We dissect what went right for England and discuss the performance of George Ford, including where Owen Farrell fits back into this side once his ban is served. Former Wales winger Shane Williams joins the show to talk about...
Rugby World Cup preview with Nick Evans
September 05, 2023 11:53 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBThe Rugby World Cup is just days away which means we are back with you every week from now until the tournament ends! Ben, Charlie and Charles get stuck into the big talking points starting with England, who enter the competition in disarray following three defeats in four warm-up games and bans handed out to two of their key players in Owen Farrell and Billy Vunipola. We discuss their opener with Argentina and ask if Steve Borthwick's side are capable of pulling out a big performance when ...
The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: ACL Injuries
August 15, 2023 03:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBThe Telegraph Rugby podcast will be back on Monday 4th September ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Until then, enjoy another episode of our latest sport podcast. This episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we look at one of the hottest topics in women’s sport right now: ACL - three letters that can strike fear into sportspeople. An anterior cruciate ligament injury means a lengthy spell on the sidelines and women are more likely to suffer them than men. But why? How can the risk be red...
The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: Coaching
August 08, 2023 12:33 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe Telegraph Rugby podcast will be back on Monday 4th September ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Until then, enjoy another episode of our latest sport podcast. This episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast takes a look the importance of coaching in sport, from guiding youngsters at the start of their sporting journeys to helping elite athletes as they challenge for trophies and medals. Sam Quek is joined by three people who know all about the many facets of quality coaching. Giselle ...
Introducing The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: Success
July 25, 2023 03:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAs a listener of The Telegraph Rugby Podcast, you might be interested in the new show that we've been working on - The Telegraph Women's Sport podcast. We’ve all enjoyed seeing the rise of coverage in women’s sport in recent years, but there is undoubtedly still work to do. Join Olympic hockey legend Sam Quek as she chats to women across the sporting world about the big issues – from ACL injuries to activism to motherhood. This first episode takes a look at success and attempts to get to ...
Incredible Ireland, improved England
March 20, 2023 15:57 - 1 hour - 66.2 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final round of Six Nations action which saw Ireland crowned Grand Slam champions following their 29-16 win over an improved England side. The guys pay tribute to the winners and, in particular, their captain Johnny Sexton, who is now the top points scorer in the history of the Six Nations following his final game in the competition. There is also praise for England, who were much improved from their heavy defeat to France. We grade Steve Borthwick's ...
What is going wrong for England?
March 13, 2023 15:11 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the penultimate round of Six Nations action where England suffered a record home defeat to France in a major reality check for head coach Steve Borthwick. We discuss England's problem areas following a difficult afternoon at Twickenham and who should play at fly-half against Ireland next weekend. Owen Farrell was forced to settle for a spot on the bench against France with Marcus Smith preferred while there's also the possibility of a return for George Fo...
The Marcus Smith debate and Michele Lamaro on evolving Italy
March 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBen, Charlie and Charles look ahead to the penultimate round of Six Nations action with three mouth-watering encounters taking place this weekend. England have welcomed Marcus Smith back into their extended squad after the fly-half was released by Steve Borthwick and told to go and prove himself. In Harlequins' hammering of Exeter, he did just that! We discuss what the performance means for Smith's future and also hear from his club team-mate Danny Care. Elsewhere, we speak to Italy captai...
Are England making progress?
February 27, 2023 16:49 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBBen, Charlie and Charles look back on round three of the Six Nations and get stuck into a second win for Steve Borthwick after England saw off Wales in Cardiff. They discuss who impressed and who failed to live up to expectation. There is criticism for England captain Owen Farrell, who did not enjoy his finest afternoon in an England shirt. We ask if Borthwick has backed himself into a corner by naming Farrell as his skipper for the duration of the tournament and if there is scope to change...
Welsh player strike threatens England match and Cheslin Kolbe
February 20, 2023 19:46 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBBen, Charlie and Charles look ahead to the return of the Six Nations this weekend but, with Wales' game against England in jeopardy due to the threat of a player strike, we dissect the problems within the Welsh game and speak with Cardiff Blues captain Josh Turnbull. Josh tells us why the players are looking to strike and what the likelihood of Saturday's game going ahead is. As for England, they look in good shape heading into the weekend with Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry both picked by S...
Are Ireland favourites for the World Cup?
February 13, 2023 17:25 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on week two of the Six Nations, which included a thriller in Dublin as Ireland got the better of France in a battle between the two best sides in the world. We speak to the former Ireland international Alan Quinlan about what makes this Ireland side different to the Grand Slam winning teams under Joe Schmidt and if the Irish can maintain their relentless form to challenge for the World Cup at the end of the year. We also unpack England's first win under Ste...
Can Italy stun England at Twickenham?
February 06, 2023 16:47 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBBen, Charlie and Charles reflect on the opening round of Six Nations action which saw three away wins for the first time ever! One of those wins came at Twickenham as Scotland made it three in a row against England in the Six Nations to retain the Calcutta Cup and inflict defeat on Steve Borthwick in his first game in charge. We hear from the new England head coach, who insists there is a lot of work to be done, and also fly-half Marcus Smith, who's partnership with Owen Farrell remains a ...
The Six Nations is here with Finn Russell
January 30, 2023 16:29 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe Telegraph Rugby podcast is back ahead of the Six Nations! Over the next eight weeks, join the Telegraph's Ben Coles, Charlie Morgan and Charles Richardson every Monday as they discuss the main talking points from the tournament. Ahead of Saturday's clash between England and Scotland, we catch up with Scotland star Finn Russell as he gives us his take on England, who he expects to line up opposite him at fly-half and why Scotland struggle to replicate their Calcutta Cup form across the e...
Why England sacked Eddie Jones and want Steve Borthwick
December 07, 2022 17:20 - 41 minutes - 38 MBBen, Charlie & Charles are back for a bonus episode discussing not one but two massive stories in the world of international rugby! England have parted company with Eddie Jones just nine months out from the Rugby World Cup while Wales have also moved on from their head coach Wayne Pivac, acting swiftly to bring back the man who Pivac replaced, Warren Gatland. Ben, Charlie and Charles take you inside Jones' final 48 hours as England head coach and discuss why the decision was made, why Jone...
What next for England with Shaun Edwards
November 28, 2022 17:57 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBBen, Charlie and Charles analyse England's deflating defeat to South Africa at Twickenham and discuss whether Eddie Jones' role is under threat. Also under the microscope is Wales' late collapse to Australia and we look ahead to England's potential Six Nations squad. Our guest on this week's episode is the French National team's defence coach, Shaun Edwards. He discusses his thoughts on Southern Hemisphere teams; reminisces about his stint as Wasps' Head Coach; and unpacks why he has not g...
England draw and how Georgia's set-piece stunned Wales
November 21, 2022 17:00 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBBen, Charlie and Charles dissect England's thrilling draw against the All Blacks and debate if Marcus Smith was right to kick the ball out after his stunning performance in the dying moments helped the hosts back from the dead. Next up for England is a clash with world champions South Africa. We discuss what changes Eddie Jones could make to his squad after he already hinted at changes to his pack to match the physicality of the Springboks. The biggest result of the weekend came in Cardiff...
Challenges of officiating with Nigel Owens
November 14, 2022 18:00 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThis week we are talking about officiating and how it is evolving with the increasing presence of technology in the game. Ben, Charles and Charlie are joined by one of the most recognisable officials to have ever stepped onto the field in Nigel Owens. Nigel expresses his concerns for a growing over-reliance on the TMO and he also explains how a desire to referee a 'perfect' game is making the sport less watchable. We also get his take on Rassie Erasmus after the South Africa director of r...
Attack in the modern game with Stuart Lancaster
November 07, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBOur topic this week is attack in the modern game and we're joined by former England head coach and current Leinster assistant coach Stuart Lancaster. He sits down with Charlie to discuss how he prepares and coaches his sides to attack. But before that, Ben, Charlie and Charles look back on an action-packed weekend of international rugby including England's shock defeat to Argentina in their opening game of the autumn. We discuss where it all went wrong for Eddie Jones' side and ask if the e...
The art of selection with Eddie Jones
October 31, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJoin the Telegraph's Ben Coles, Charlie Morgan & Charles Richardson as well as special guests every week throughout the Autumn Internationals. Each episode will hone in on an important aspect of the game and to kick things off we will be hearing from England head coach Eddie Jones on the art of selection. He speaks exclusively to the podcast about his methods and why he pays little attention to what is said in the media. Jones also explains how he came up with the idea of 'finishers' and de...
What next for England & Eddie Jones after poor Six Nations?
March 21, 2022 16:33 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe 2022 Six Nations is done and dusted! Congratulations to France who picked up their first title since 2010 and they made it a Grand Slam too for good measure. Joining Brian to recap the final weekend and the tournament as a whole is the former England centre Tom May. They look back on England's defeat on Saturday night and what in general went wrong for them over the course of the competition which left them with three defeats from five games. The Telegraph's Charlie Morgan was in Paris...
Can England's attack silence the French?
March 14, 2022 15:34 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBWe've just one round to go in the 2022 Six Nations and all eyes will be on the Stade de France in Paris as the hosts bid for their first Grand Slam since 2010. England's slim chances of a Six Nations title ended after their defeat to Ireland in Twickenham. Joining Brian to recap the penultimate weekend is the former England sevens captain Rob Vickerman. They dissect an incident packed game at Twickenham which saw Charlie Ewels red carded after just 80 seconds, the fastest in the Six Nations...
Ireland rightly favourites for Twickenham showdown
March 07, 2022 15:40 - 40 minutes - 37 MBThe Six Nations is back after a week off and what a game we have to look forward to on Saturday as England host Ireland at Twickenham. Joining Brian to look ahead to the weekend's clash is former England 7's captain Rob Vickerman. They discuss how well Eddie Jones new look side are transitioning to a new style of play and if their self imposed 'chaotic' gameplan is working. Liam Toland from the Irish Times also joins the show to discuss Irelands strong campaign so far and how they have man...
Poor officiating overshadows round three of the Six Nations
February 28, 2022 17:30 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBWe're down to just two rounds in the 2022 Six Nations and France remain the only side with a 100% record. Joining Brian to recap the weekend's action is former England and London Irish winger Topsy Ojo. The pair get stuck into the match at Twickenham between England and Wales and why exactly so much time was wasted at the scrum. We also get Brian's perspective of attending as a fan rather than a member of the media! Charlie Morgan was watching for the Telegraph, he joins the guys to unpack ...
Tuilagi returns, Six Nations to remain how it is
February 21, 2022 15:30 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAfter a week off from the Six Nations we are back and building up to a big encounter at Twickenham between old rivals England & Wales. Joining Brian to preview the action is the former England centre Tom May. They discuss the impact the returning Manu Tuilagi is likely to have on the game this weekend and are joined by former Wales number 8 to discuss some of their returning stars who are also fit for the weekends showdown in Twickenham. Off the pitch, the big story from the Six Nations o...
Home advantage will decide Six Nations winner
February 14, 2022 16:18 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MBBrian Moore is joined in the studio by Harlequins and England centre Rachael Burford to recap a thrilling second round of action in the 2022 Six Nations. England picked up their first win and and expected bonus point away to Italy. Marcus Smith was the star of the show, and head coach Eddie Jones says the sky is the limit for the young fly half. We assess his impact on the current England side and ask what his role could be once skipper Owen Farrell returns to the fold. France edged out Ir...
Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup
February 07, 2022 20:27 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBThe 2022 Six Nations is underway and the opening weekend has well and truly delivered! Joining Brian to recap the action is former England captain Chris Robshaw. They reflect on a tense game in Murrayfield which saw Scotland stage a late comeback to ensure they retained the Calcutta Cup for the first time since 1984. We break down the game in detail with the Telegraph's Charlie Morgan who analyses just how Gregor Townsend masterminded the win for his side. Elsewhere Ireland made light work...
Ellis Genge on leadership, Leicester and the Six Nations
January 31, 2022 16:19 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBWe're edging closer to the big kick off for the 2022 Six Nations! Joining Brian for the final preview before the opening round of fixtures is the former England centre Tom May. Tom offers his insight into who should feature in England's backline after it was confirmed Owen Farrell will play no part in the upcoming campaign and with Joe Marchant struck down by Covid, Tom offers his thoughts on who the latest midfield combination should be. Elsewhere we hear from Leicester captain Ellis Gen...
England need to learn to cope without Owen Farrell
January 24, 2022 19:41 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBWe're one step closer to the start of the 2022 Six Nations and we know the initial squads that will be taking to the field over the next eight weeks. Joining Brian to discuss the latest ahead of the Six Nations and beyond is the former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson. England opted to leave in form George Ford out of their initial squad but he looks to have found a way in due to an injury to skipper Owen Farrell. We are joined by the Telegraph's Ben Coles to discuss the latest from the Eng...
Eddie Jones' selection dilemmas for the 2022 Six Nations
January 17, 2022 16:24 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBBrian Moore is back ahead of what is set to be one of the most thrilling Six Nations in years! Eddie Jones is set to name his 36 man squad on Tuesday and Brian is joined in studio to discuss some of the big selection calls the England head coach will be forced to make ahead of this year's competition. The biggest talking point, as ever, is at outhalf. Marcus Smith has continued his scintillating form and George Ford is playing some of the best rugby of his career but skipper Owen Farrell i...
Rugby in 2021 - The year in review
December 20, 2021 15:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBrian Moore is joined by former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad to reflect on the year in rugby. It was a year of two halves for England and Eddie Jones. After a disappointing fifth place finish in the Six Nations, the England head coach made wholesale changes for the Summer and Autumn series and went undefeated in both. The Telegraph's Ben Coles joins the show to review England's year and discuss where they are at ahead of the Six Nations in 2022. Elsewhere we assess the state of play for ...
Rugby in 2021 - The year in review
December 20, 2021 15:09 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBBrian Moore is joined by former Springbok captain Bob Skinstad to reflect on the year in rugby. It was a year of two halves for England and Eddie Jones. After a disappointing fifth place finish in the Six Nations, the England head coach made wholesale changes for the Summer and Autumn series and went undefeated in both. The Telegraph's Ben Coles joins the show to review England's year and discuss where they are at ahead of the Six Nations in 2022. Elsewhere we assess the state of ...
Cardiff's eleven debutants, Premiership's salary cap & Women's Rugby Association
December 13, 2021 16:05 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBEuropean Rugby got underway at the weekend and joining Brian Moore in the studio to reflect on the opening round of games is former England 7's captain Rob Vickerman. The pair discuss an impressive win for Leicester, who toppled French league leaders Bordeaux away from home. George Ford in particular impressed for the Tigers and we discuss if the fly half has any opportunity of forcing his way back into Eddie Jones' thoughts for the Six Nations. Cardiff faced the daunting task of hosting r...
Eddie Jones exclusive: Marcus Smith, World Cup verdict and Itoje as captain
December 07, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBEngland head coach Eddie Jones joins Brian Moore and the Telegraph's chief rugby correspondent Gavin Mairs to discuss the launch of his new book Leadership. Jones opens up on the 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign and explains why he is the man to blame for England's defeat to South Africa in Japan. He also takes us back to 2015 and the period when he took over and the task that awaited him upon his arrival. Elsewhere Jones admits that he can, at times, be to demanding of his coaching staff whi...
Barbarians blunder, URC's Covid crisis & World Rugby's revolution
November 29, 2021 16:39 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBWith the Autumn Nations Series now done and dusted we turn our attention back to the club game and in particular the Gallagher Premiership and the United Rugby Championship. Joining Brian in studio once again is the former England centre Tom May. They reflect on the shambles at Twickenham on over the weekend which saw the Barbarians game with Samoa called off on 90 minutes' notice! The pair discuss who and what is to blame for the incident and if this second blunder in two years is enough t...