The Rugby Paper Podcast: S2 E8 – The Ukraine war and Six Nations round-up with James Waterhouse

During the third round of the 2023 Six Nations, a minute’s silence was held before each game to commemorate the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Rugby Paper Podcast had the privilege this week of interviewing James Waterhouse, a former professional rugby player (Plymouth, Rotherham and Esher) who is now working as the Ukraine correspondent for the BBC.

In a truly unique and extraordinary episode, James calls host Ollie Little, and columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher from Kyiv. 

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A year of covering this conflict with @4nnchor. A proud Kyivian, ultimate professional and now good friend.

It’s a story which has had it all; grief, unimaginable trauma, but also resilience and hope. pic.twitter.com/iJY0iGCVBa

— James Waterhouse (@JamWaterhouse) February 24, 2023

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