England Rugby Pod
105 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWelcome to the England Rugby Pod, the rugby podcast that believes England will win the World Cup in 2019.
Andy and Dan are two mates with a passion for rugby. No professional experience, no media experience just a shared love of the game and pride in the English rose. Hear their thoughts on team selections, performances, results and join them as they follow England on their march to (hopefully) glory at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.
Unique player profiles will give you a little extra insight into the players that make up the England squad, their 'Lions Watch' will share the high's and low's of the 2017 Lions Tour to New Zealand but their ultimate goal is to find out what makes the worlds next number one team tick.
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Episodes
Episode 120 - Post 6 Nations Debrief
March 20, 2019 15:23 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn our final episode of the Six Nations campaign, we take a look back at that disaster at Twickenham and the tournament as a whole to discuss where England are going and what they need to do in the next 6 months.
Episode 119 - ENGvSCO 6N Final Weekend
March 16, 2019 20:22 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBWe take a look at the final game of the 2019 SixNations. Given that we split our feedback into two halves, you can imagine how the conversation changes!!!
Episode 118 - 6N 2019 Preview ENGvSCO
March 12, 2019 15:31 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBAs we head towards the final weekend of the 2019 Six Nations and with the championship results hanging in the balance, in the hands of Wales and Ireland, we take a look at what England can do to give themselves the best chance of success and how they can end the championship on a high.
Episode 117 - ENGvITA 6N 2019
March 09, 2019 19:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAs England take on Italy at Twickenham following their defeat in Cardiff we've got all the action as it happened, and wow! Did it happen! England ran in more tries than Ireland and Wales managed against the Italians....combined!!
Episode 116 - ENGvITA Build Up
March 05, 2019 16:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBFollowing England's shock defeat to Wales in Cardiff, we take a look at how they must respond when they take on Italy at Twickenham on Saturday.
Episode 115 - 6N 2019 Rest Week Two
February 28, 2019 14:50 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWe take a closer look at the game against Wales and try to work out what went wrong. Spoiler Alert: The rose tinted glasses are firmly in place for this one. PLUS. Kyle Sinkler is a hero, not a villain - get on board the Sinkler train NOW. Thanks for listening.
Episode 114 - WALvENG 6N 2019
February 23, 2019 20:04 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWales are chasing a record 12th straight win, England a 6th consecutive victory in this 6 Nations fixture. While you probably know the result by now, we didn't when we started recording and not surprisingly, our reactions take a dramatic turn!!! Share, rate and review and of course, keep listening.
Episode 113 - WALvENG Build Up
February 19, 2019 18:16 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBLooking ahead to Saturday and the potential championship decider between Wales and England in Cardiff, we discuss the changes, the game plan and John Terry? Rate and review on iTunes and keep spreading the word. Thanks for listening.
Episode 112 - 6N 2019 Rest Week 1
February 14, 2019 15:56 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBAs England take a well earned week off, we look back at their two great opening performances and discuss what they need to do to keep their run of form going ahead of Wales in Cardiff.
Episode 111 - ENGvFRA 6N 2019
February 10, 2019 18:38 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBAs England continue there bid for a Six Nations Grand Slam and World Cup glory, they take on France at Twickenham in "Le Crunch" cleverly re-named "The Crunch". With Pre, Half Time and Full-Time analysis, we bring you all the action, as it happened. Spread the love and keep listening.
Episode 110 - IREvENG 6N Mid-Week Roundup
February 05, 2019 18:21 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWith cooler heads (though not much) we're looking back at that epic win, as England outclassed the Grand Slam Champions Ireland in Dublin on Saturday. Spread the word and join the conversation right here as we follow England to World Cup glory in Japan.
Episode 109 - IREvENG 6N 2019
February 02, 2019 20:01 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWe react to England's opener as they take on Ireland in Dublin. Reaction is semi-as-it happened so hopefully our analysis isn't all the same as everyone else's. Spread the love and rate/review us on iTunes. And of course, thanks for listening.
Episode 108 - IREvENG 6N Build Up
January 30, 2019 13:05 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBAhead of the official squad announcement, we predict our 23 to face Ireland on Saturday. In addition, we've got a new quiz, ask some tough questions and introduce the #PodSquad. Rate and review on iTunes, spread the love and keep listening.
Episode 107 - Six Nations Squad Reaction
January 24, 2019 16:16 - 49 minutes - 44.8 MBWe react to the announcement of the 2019 Six Nations squad, plus a quiz that Dan can't handle and the results of our recent Twitter poll. Rate and review on iTunes, spread the love and keep listening.
Episode 106 - 6N 2019 Squad Predictions
January 15, 2019 16:28 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBWith the 2019 Six Nations squad due to be announced on Thursday we're getting in our customary predictions. Plus, Dan does another quiz (and apologises for his poor rugby knowledge).
Episode 105 - A World Cup Winning Year
January 09, 2019 13:42 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBWe've been away, but now we're back and it's the year we've been building to since we launched the podcast. To launch our 2019 campaign, we take a look back at 2018, Dan "the quiz master" Wood plagiarises a quiz from the BBC and we generally set things up for the year to come. Hopefully you're still with us, if you're a new listener - welcome and for everyone, please spread the word. We believe England will win the World Cup in 2019 and you can join the conversation right here. Remember to r...
Episode 104 - The All "Black-Lash"
November 15, 2018 17:58 - 32 minutes - 30 MBA look back at #ENGvNZL and a look ahead to #ENGvJAP, lots to discuss but all in all a more positive looking England setup. Come on boys - RWC2019 beckons.
Episode 103 - ENGvNZL Autumn 2018
November 10, 2018 19:43 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBBiggest game in 4 years, biggest game under Eddie. Can England answer their critics against "allegedly" the greatest ever rugby team? It's a tall order but the boys believe and so do we. Find out how they got on right here.
Episode 102 - #ENGvRSA The Aftermath
November 07, 2018 14:23 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBWe've got reaction to the aftermath following England's narrow victory over the Springboks. Whatever you thought of that Owen Farrell tackle, it seems that karma was at play. Check out our recent post on Facebook or Twitter (@englandrugbypod) to see what we're talking about - it's had over 10,000 views so far!!
Episode 101 - ENGvRSA Autumn Internationals 2018
November 03, 2018 18:33 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBGet are pre, during and post match reaction to England's opener against the Springboks at Twickenham. A lot is on the line for this one and expectation (or hope) is high!! Listen to how it all panned out right here.
Episode 100 - Massive thank you for all your support
October 26, 2018 15:54 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBEPISODE 100 - who'd have thunk it! Thank you so much for all your support. Loads to chat about this week with Autumn internationals kicking off next weekend so lets crack on.
Episode 99 - Autumn Internationals 2018 Squad
October 18, 2018 11:58 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBWith the recent squad announcement, we take a look at who's in and who's out in an attempt to get inside the head of England's head coach, Eddie Jones. Injury crisis aside, we struggle to agree with all his decisions!!
Episode 98 - A Look Ahead
October 09, 2018 12:38 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBWe take a look at the looming Autumn Internationals, discuss the recent souther hemisphere performances and have the usual grumbles about squad selection and player form.
Episode 97 - Eddie should have gone to Specsavers
September 20, 2018 17:37 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBWith Eddies recent decision to leave Danny Cipriani out of the England training squad, in addition to the recent results from the Southern Hemisphere, there's loads to discuss this week so join us to get all the reaction.
Episode 96 - With or without Manu
September 14, 2018 05:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBWe answer more of your questions while asking what the @englandrugby midfield will look like "with or without Manu".
Episode 95 - Premiership Season Begins
September 06, 2018 14:23 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn the latest episode, we take a look at the Premiership opening weekend plus we answer a wide selection of listener questions so tune in to hear our thoughts on all things England.
Episode 94 - Questions answered
August 21, 2018 16:54 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBNew episode, new questions and more (slightly dodgy) answers! Join us and enjoy.
Episode 93 - The England 44 Man Training Camp
August 15, 2018 09:41 - 38 minutes - 35 MBAll the latest from the England camp and a look back at the inclusions and omissions from the recent 44 man squad to get together under Eddie Jones.
Episode 92 - Dylan's back and Dan selects his side
August 02, 2018 05:30 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBAnother short break but we're back again, this time with Dan's selection for the Autumn Internationals plus loads more news.
Episode 91 - Welcome back, World Cup woes, Alex Goode and more
July 17, 2018 05:30 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn Episode 91 we return from our Summer break to take a look at some of the stars returning from overseas and some of the premiership high fliers that might just get their chance this year.
Episode 90 - Post SA Tour Roundup And Looking Ahead
June 28, 2018 11:24 - 36 minutes - 33 MBEddie has questions to answer back at HQ, Guscott surprises no one with his uber-negative response and could Chris Ashton be heading back to England? Also, Wade is converted to a 4* and we ask our listeners to have their say.
Episode 89 - RSAvENG 3rd Test
June 23, 2018 18:43 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBIt's crunch time. No more excuses. England have to perform, they have to win and they have to get this World Cup campaign back on track. We take a look at the game as it happens, invite our haters to reach out and cross everything for an England victory.
Episode 88 - SA Tour 3rd Test Selection
June 21, 2018 16:51 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBWe take a look back at that dismal performance, discuss the fall out from the Mike Brown/Joe Marler incident and ask what the immediate future holds for Eddie Jones and his England side.
Episode 87 - RSAvENG 2nd Test
June 16, 2018 19:56 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFollowing on from last weeks test defeat, England have a lot to prove. We take a look at the 2nd test and break it down in the second of our live(ish) episodes, can England turn the tide?
Episode 86 - SA Tour 2nd Test Selection
June 14, 2018 15:15 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWe take a look back at last weeks test match, discuss the positives and negatives then turn our aheads to the two remaining tests and ask what England need to do to turn this around and get back to winning ways.
Episode 85 - RSAvENG 1st Test
June 09, 2018 18:33 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this weeks episode we bring you the first of our (semi) live match day episodes on England summer tour of South Africa. We head in full of confidence...what could go wrong!!
Episode 84 - SA Tour 1st Test Selection
June 07, 2018 15:53 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBIn episode 84 we breakdown the Baba's match at Twickenham before turning to Eddies selection for the 1st Test in South Africa on Saturday.
Episode 83 - Premiership Semis & Babbas Squad
May 24, 2018 05:30 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week we look back at the Premiership semi-finals that leave Exeter and Saracens in the final on Saturday. We also take a look at some of the names included in the England squad to face the baba's on Sunday and discuss the impact of loosing our defence coach 18 months before the world cup.
Episode 82 - SA Tour Test Team Prediction
May 16, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWe're predicting/hoping for a team that looks like this to open up the 3 test tour in South Africa in a few weeks. Particularly keen to see this back row!!
Episode 81 - SA Tour Squad Announcement
May 11, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAs the tour squad is announced, we can't help feeling there are still a number of questions of the England side that will need answering by 2019. Eddie's selection, hasn't really answered any, but it does look exciting - roll on South Africa.
Episode 80 - Big Billy's Back!
May 03, 2018 03:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBBig Billy is back so surely England's problems are over. We discuss this and loads more in our latest episode. Thanks for listening.
Episode 79 - Rugby in the US and England's injury crisis ahead of the summer tour
April 25, 2018 05:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBWe open up by responding to one listeners questions about rugby in the US, its potential impact on the premiership and its place in world rugby. We also look into England's continuing injury crisis, the state of world rugby from an ethos perspective and loads more.
Episode 78 - We're Back...
April 17, 2018 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWe're back from a short break and there's loads to discuss. Join us to find out more and get reaction to all the latest news and views on England rugby.
Episode 77 - Too tired? Who...me?
March 29, 2018 05:30 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this weeks episode we take a closer look at the media claims that the England boys are too tired and need a rest, and we see what Sir Maro of Itoje has to say about it. We also take a look at the upcoming tour of South Africa and ask whether England need to mix it up an leave a few big names behind.
Episode 76 - Let's get things back on track
March 22, 2018 05:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBEngland have work to do for sure, but tearing it up and starting again....we don't think so. You don't become a bad side overnight and they still have a pool of incredibly talented players, that we still believe can win the World Cup next year. Hear our thoughts on post Six Nations and pre summer tour and join us in continuing to support the worlds next number one side.
Episode 75 - England v Ireland
March 17, 2018 19:21 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn the final showdown of the 2018 Six Nations, England have a chance to salvage some pride and break Irish hearts at Twickenham, but do they have what it takes? We cover the game pre, during and post match and bring you all the reaction right here.
Episode 74 - Last Chance Saloon
March 14, 2018 16:12 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBEngland have one last chance to salvage some pride at against Ireland on Saturday following two terrible performances that have left a lot of unanswered questions. We believe they can do it, but do they?
Episode 73 - FRAvENG Build-Up
March 09, 2018 14:53 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEddie makes numerous changes as England prepare for a must win in France and ideally a bonus point.
Episode 72 - 6 Nations Rest Week 2
March 05, 2018 16:38 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWe take another look at the SCOvENG game plus we look ahead to FRAvENG and what changes we might see. We also discuss Eddie Jones, England's future and whole load of other rubbish. Check us out on iTunes and aCast and please remember to rate and review. Thanks.
Episode 71 - SCOvENG 6 Nations 2018
February 27, 2018 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBWOW....Following that we have a few things we need to discuss, including how England can turn things back around and get back on the right track, which they will....obviously! Join us and get in touch to have your say on Twitter and Facebook (@englandrugbypod).