talkSPORT Lions Daily

Autumn Nations Series Week 2 Preview

November 03, 2021 17:21 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

Join talkSPORT Commentators Russ Hargreaves, Andrew McKenna & Alfie Reynolds as they look forward to a stunning week 2 of the Autumn Nations series, with all 5 matches live & exclusive on talkSPORT2. All 5 matches previewed, every team discussed and exclusive chats with England Head Coach Eddie Jones, Ireland Coach Andy Farrell, Wales coach Neil Jenkins, South Africa Bryand Habana and Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Autumn Nations Series Preview

October 27, 2021 16:15 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

Join talkSPORT commentators Russ Hargreaves and Andrew McKenna for a full preview of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series. They'll break down a tough month ahead for the Home Nations, and we'll hear from a host of big names including - Wales' Jonathan Davies & Thomas Francis, New Zealand's Brodie Rettalick, Scotland & England captains Stuart Hogg & Owen Farrell, plus Johnny Sexton AND the 6 nations CEO Ben Morel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Series Review

August 08, 2021 17:54 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MB

It was heartbreak for the British and Irish Lions in the end. Hannah Wilkes hosts the final Lions Daily and looks back on the tour. She is joined by Sir Ian McGeechan and Thinus Delport to reflect on South Africa winning the deciding third test match. And, talkSPORT's Nick Heath and Andrew McKenna give their thoughts on a Lions tour like no other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Third Test Preview!

August 06, 2021 03:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Tim Cocker hosts the final Lions Daily before the 3rd and deciding test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions. He is joined by former Springbok, Franco Smith. Who was also an Assistant coach with South Africa alongside Rassie Erasmus. Former Saracens and England Performance Analyst, Ross Hamilton, previews the match on Saturday. Finally, hear from inside the Lions camp. Scrum-half Ali Price has been speaking with talkSPORT's reporter, Neil Manthorp, out in South Afric...

The Hurt Arena

August 05, 2021 17:16 - 45 minutes - 62 MB

Ahead of the decisive 3rd test this weekend, Tim Cocker asks what is it like to go up against a massive South Africa forward pack that want to hurt you!? Former British and Irish Lion Simon Shaw joins him to try and answer that question and look ahead to Saturday. And, we round off our Player Profile feature with a triple bill! We focus on Maro Itoje, Tadhg Furlong and Robbie Henshaw, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter de Villiers joins the show!

August 04, 2021 08:48 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MB

Tim Cocker is joined by the former South Africa coach Peter de Villiers, who was in charge of the Springboks when they beat the Lions in 2009. They react to the team news for both the Lions and South Africa ahead the third test. Finn Russell has been named on the bench for Saturday. His former coach Bob Wylie joins the show. Plus hear from Warren Gatland and Jacques Nienaber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barely a citing in sight

August 02, 2021 23:30 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MB

Tim Cocker reflects on the lack of citing's in the second test match between South Africa and the Lions. Former Lions centre Jamie Roberts joins the show to preview the deciding test match this weekend. Anthony Watson is today's 'Player Profile', his former school coach joins the show. And, Tim goes through what changes he would make to the Lions side for Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a decider!

August 02, 2021 23:27 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

Following South Africa's victory in the 2nd test, Hannah Wilkes reflects on a disappointing performance from the Lions. Lawrence Dallaglio and Alex Corbisiero also join the show to give their views. How do the Lions overturn South Africa's scrum dominance? Are the issues that arose on Saturday fixable in time for next weekend? Finally, we ask whether Rassie Erasmus' video and Twitter antics had an impact on the officiating? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not again Rassie!

July 29, 2021 20:41 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

Tim Cocker reflects on Rassie Erasmus releasing an hour long video critiquing the officials in the first test. Wales and Lions winger George North joins the show to look ahead to the potentially decisive 2nd test on Saturday. And, former England and Saracens performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, tells us what to expect in that massive match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The red sea at home!

July 28, 2021 23:08 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MB

With just a matter of days to go until the 2nd test, Tim Cocker hears from fans of the British and Irish Lions to get their views ahead of the match. Elliot Daly is today's Player Profile as his former coach at Whitgift school, Chris Wilkes, joins the show. Plus we hear from Chris Harris, Jacques Nienaber, Rassie Erasmus and the Lions S&C coach Hugh Bennett. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2nd test squads announced

July 28, 2021 07:54 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

After both the Springboks and the Lions named their squads to play in the second test on Saturday, Tim Cocker goes through some of the interesting selections. Former British and Irish Lion winger John Bentley joins the show to look back on the 1997 tour. Warren Gatland's former teammate at Galwegians RFC in the West of Ireland tells us all about the Lions Head Coach, who could win another series on Saturday. And, Rassie Erasmus breaks his silence over the suggestions he is running a separ...

007 Rassie Erasmus

July 26, 2021 17:56 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MB

Just when we thought the 2021 Lions tour couldn't get any more strange, South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus gets accused of using a 'burner' Twitter account. Tim Cocker tries to make sense of the madness along with South African journalist Brendan Del. Tom Stagg played rugby with Owen Farrell at Harpenden RFC. He joins the show to give an insight into what a young Owen was like. Plus, we hear from inside the Lions camp and some of the amusing moments from talkSPORT's commentary....

Advantage Lions!

July 26, 2021 07:32 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

Hannah Wilkes looks back on Saturday's 22-17 victory for the British and Irish Lions in the first test against South Africa. England and Newcastle full-back Mike Brown joins the show to give his views on the win. Plus, we round up some of the amusing moments from talkSPORT's exclusive commentary of the first test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prediction time!

July 22, 2021 18:07 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

The Lions Daily build-up to the first test between South Africa and the Lions goes up a notch! Host Tim Cocker gives his thoughts ahead of the test series and he's joined by former Scotland captain John Barclay. Hamish Watson's former coach at Wilmslow RFC, Chris Parr, is with us for today's Player Profile. And, former Saracens and England performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, takes a statistical look at Saturday's match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The teams are in!

July 22, 2021 08:45 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

After the Lions named their 23 man squad to take on South Africa in the first test on Saturday, Tim Cocker assesses Warren Gatland's selections. He's joined by fans from Ireland, Wales and Scotland to get their views on the team. Plus, asks who would get in a combined South Africa/Lions side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One official team and one leaked!

July 20, 2021 17:58 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

Tim Cocker hosts perhaps the most chaotic Lions Daily yet. talkSPORT's reporter in South Africa, Neil Manthorp, explains the ramifications of all three test matches now taking place in Cape Town. We bring you reaction to the Springboks naming their side to take on the Lions on Saturday. And, although it was expected the Lions would announce their side on Thursday, former Lions centre Will Greenwood ends up reacting to news of a leaked team. Plus we hear from Neil Jenkins and Anthony Wats...

Test week!

July 20, 2021 09:36 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Tim Cocker presents the latest Lions Daily as we enter the week of the first test! Former England and Lions flanker Lewis Moody debates some of the big selection decisions, particularly in the back-row. Tom Cowan-Dickie joins the show to chat about his brother Luke. Will he start on Saturday? And, we hear from Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy and Tadgh Furlong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let the selection debate begin!

July 18, 2021 17:42 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

With no more warm-up matches Hannah Wilkes hosts the latest episode of Lions Daily. She looks back on the Lions victory over the Stormers and debates the big selection dilemnas facing Warren Gatland ahead of the first test against South Africa. Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero tells us who he would select in the front row. And, Willem Strauss, the President of the Vodacom Bulls, who beat South Africa 'A' this weekend also joins the show. Hosted on Acast. S...

The final warm-up

July 16, 2021 19:00 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Tim Cocker previews the final warm-up match for the Lions as they play the Stormers on Saturday. He hears from Warren Gatland, Marcus Smith and Stuart Hogg ahead of the game. Matthew Pearce is a broadcaster for Supersport and provides a South African perspective ahead of the test series. Courtney Lawes is today's Player Profile. His former coach Chris Parr joins the show. Plus, Tim and Alfie pick their starting Lions test side! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Undertaker

July 16, 2021 01:47 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

Tim Cocker brings you the latest Lions Daily as Alun Wyn Jones returns to the tour just weeks after dislocating his shoulder. He also reviews a scintillating game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions. Have we got a proper test series after the Lions were handed their first defeat on tour? Taulupe Faletau's former coach at Filton College, George Tavner, tells us all about a young Taulupe. Plus, we round up all the latest, including some of the funny moments from talkSPORT...

Next up, South Africa (A)!

July 13, 2021 23:39 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MB

With one day to go until the toughest match on tour so far, Tim Cocker previews the game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions. Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton tells us what we can expect from both sides. talkSPORT commentator Andrew McKenna gives his thoughts on the tour so far. And, hear from both the Lions and Springbok camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lions Daily - The "4th Test Match"

July 13, 2021 03:26 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MB

Tim Cocker reacts to the Lions naming their squad to face a very strong South Africa A side on Wednesday. A match being billed as an un-official 4th test match. Is a stand off emerging between the two sides about playing another match on Saturday? Hear what Warren Gatland and Rassie Erasmus have to say. Former Springbok second-row and former Gloucester Director of Rugby Johan Ackermann looks ahead to the game and the rest of the series. And, Stuart Hogg's former coach Bryan Easson gives a...

What next for the Tour?

July 08, 2021 18:13 - 44 minutes - 103 MB

Tim Cocker hosts another Lions Daily, following another uncertain 24 hours for the 2021 Lions Tour. Hear from Lions Managing Director Ben Calverly as the Lions announce they'll face the Cell C Sharks (again!) on Saturday. Fans from Scotland, England and South Africa give their thoughts on whether the tour should continue. And, we look back on the Lions comprehensive 54-7 victory on Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Uncertainty in South Africa!

July 06, 2021 18:02 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

Tim Cocker brings you the latest edition of Lions Daily. He speaks to talkSPORT's reporter in South Africa, Neil Manthorp, as concerns over this weekend's fixtures for the Lions and South Africa increase. Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton looks ahead to Wednesday's match against the Cell C Sharks. And, David Curry, the dad of Lions flanker Tom Curry joins the show as well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stuart Hogg Exclusive

July 01, 2021 17:44 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

On today's show we preview the first tour match and hear from Warren Gatland who picked his 23-man squad. We'll also hear an exclusive interview with Saturday's captain, Stuart Hogg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The man who raced a cheetah and Billy Whizz

June 30, 2021 18:40 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

On today's Lions Daily Tim Cocker is joined by World Cup winner & Springbok legend, Bryan Habana. We also hear from former Lions England speedster Jason Robinson, and talk to current Lions forward Jonny Hill's school rugby coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new captain speaks

June 29, 2021 19:51 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

On today's Lions Daily we hear from new tour captain Conor Murray, speak to Dan Biggar's junior rugby coach and preview the tour with Lions legend Lawrence Dallaglio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the talkSPORT Lions Daily

June 28, 2021 13:48 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

The Lions head to South Africa this summer with pride, passion and a unique rugby history at stake. There's only one place to listen to ALL the action - on the talkSPORT network. Be sure to follow talkSPORT's Lions Daily for your essential round-up of the latest news, the views and team updates from the heart of the Lions' camp. And don't forget to download the talkSPORT app to listen to ALL the action. https://talksport.com/who/british-and-irish-lions/ See acast.com/privacy for pri...

Welcome to the talkSPORT Lions Daily

June 28, 2021 13:48 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MB

The Lions head to South Africa this summer with pride, passion and a unique rugby history at stake. There's only one place to listen to ALL the action - on the talkSPORT network. Be sure to follow talkSPORT's Lions Daily for your essential round-up of the latest news, the views and team updates from the heart of the Lions' camp. And don't forget to download the talkSPORT app to listen to ALL the action. https://talksport.com/who/british-and-irish-lions/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

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