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/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 21: Rees-Zammit quits rugby, Six Nations squads and Portugal’s 2024 with Francisco Isaac
In a fascinating week in European rugby, amidst Six Nations and Women’s British and Irish Lions announcements, Welsh rugby superstar Louis...
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/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 20: 2023 in review with Jeff Probyn
Happy New Year from the Rugby Paper Podcast! As 2024 dawns, host Ollie Little and Rugby Paper columnists Nick Cain, Chris...
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Champions Cup
/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 19: Champions Cup recap and Big Game preview with Joe Launchbury
The Rugby Paper Podcast’s final episode of 2023 looks back at two thrilling weekends of Champions Cup action as well as...
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/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 18: Tom Varndell on social media impact as Farrell and Foley step back
It’s been a groundbreaking week or so in English rugby, as both England captain Owen Farrell and international referee have decided...
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/ 1 year agoSeries 3, Episode 17: Picking an England XV to win RWC 2027 and remembering 2003
The Rugby Paper Podcast is back with a bang! Post Rugby World Cup and on the anniversary of England‘s iconic Rugby...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 16: Mark Evans on RWC format shake-up and World League introduction
In the Rugby Paper Podcast‘s final Rugby World Cup episode, it’s time to zoom out a bit and look ahead to...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 15: RWC 2023 review with Brendan Venter
The sun has set on Rugby World Cup 2023, and in a thrilling finale the Springboks held onto their crown, edging...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 14: Nick Easter on the World Cup final and what’s next for England
England so nearly pulled off a shock upset against the Springboks but it was Handré Pollard’s boot that condemned the Red...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 13: The greatest quarter-finals in RWC history and a look to the semis
Wow. Just wow. The Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals certainly did not disappoint, with two all-time great matches in Paris accompanied...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 12: RWC Pool review and QF preview with David Campese
The Rugby World Cup pool stages have come to an end, and what a way to finish! Portugal landed their first...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 11: RWC Round 4 review with Sean Fitzpatrick
There is just one round of the Rugby World Cup pool stage remaining and it all hinges on week five! The...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 10: RWC Round 3 review with Kobus Wiese
The third weekend of the 2023 Rugby World Cup was absolutely blockbuster, with South Africa v Ireland living up to the...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 9: RWC Round 2 review and Round 3 preview with James Hook
Two weeks down and we can’t wait for the next six! A polarising England performance and a historic win for Fiji...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 8: Rugby World Cup opening round review with Scott Hastings
France light up Paris. George Ford revives England. The battle of Bordeaux. How about that for an opening weekend? Plenty of...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 7: Rugby World Cup Preview with Jeremy Guscott
Here. We. Go. The Rugby World Cup 2023 is upon us, and we can’t wait! It’s time to look ahead the...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 6: Scotland’s World Cup prospects and England crisis deepens with Duncan Hodge
We are just over a week away! England‘s first ever loss to Fiji marked the low point of their World Cup...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 5: Argentina’s World Cup prospects and Farrell and Vunipola bans with Marcelo Bosch
Following their respective suspensions, Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell will miss the start of the World Cup this year as England‘s...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 4: Australia’s World Cup prospects and Owen Farrell’s red card with David Campese
The Rugby World Cup 2023 draws ever closer and following another weekend of preparation fixtures, things are hotting up. Eddie Jones...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 3: South Africa’s World Cup prospects with Hennie Le Roux and England release World Cup squad
Continuing our review series of the major nations in the lead-up to the World Cup later this year in France, today...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 2: Ireland’s World Cup Prospects with Willie Anderson
As we continue our overview of how the major nations are shaping up for the World Cup in France later this...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 3, Episode 1: Italy’s World Cup prospects with Tommy Allan
The Rugby Paper Podcast has officially entered its third season as we begin the run-up to the 2023 World Cup. The...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 27: Unity through rugby with Trevor Ringland
On this week’s edition of the podcast former Ulster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions winger Trevor Ringland MBE discusses playing...
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English Championship
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 26: Championship future, U20 World Cup and building up to the main event
On this week’s edition of the podcast, Brendan and Chris assess Simon Halliday’s comments on the future of the English second...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 25: Mal O’Kelly on Ireland’s World Cup prospects and Leinster’s end to the season
This week on The Rugby Paper Podcast, joining host Ollie Little, columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher and Digital Editor Nick...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 24: European Cup format and reattempting an England XV
This week on the Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little is joined by columnists Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain and Chris Hewett...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 23: Topsy Ojo on London Irish’s suspension from the Prem
London Irish have officially become the third club to be suspended from the Gallagher Premiership this season. The Exiles demise subsequently...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 22: Nick Abendanon on his career and French vs English domestic rugby, tributes to David Emery
In April earlier this year Bath and Clermont legend Nick Abendanon called time on a stellar 17-year career. Nick joins host...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 21: Sarries back on top, London Irish discussion and Premiership season review
A memorable Gallagher Premiership season (for many of the wrong reasons) is done and dusted as Saracens have reclaimed their throne...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 20: Gallagher Premiership Final Preview with Alex Lozowski
It was a great weekend in Europe for French rugby with a resounding Challenge Cup win for Toulon and a one-point...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 19: Wayne Barnes on the World Cup, social media and bilingualism
World Rugby has announced its refereeing roster for the 2023 World Cup, and it was no surprise to see the highest-capped...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 18 – Mark Cueto on Sale Sharks, Martin Johnson, the England back three and more
In a wonderfully chaotic episode of the Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris...
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Champions Cup
/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 17: Irish superiority in Europe with Stephen Ferris
In a blockbuster weekend of rugby, the Red Roses claimed the Grand Slam in a record-breaking decider at HQ, and La...
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/ 2 years agoGoalkicking needs better coaching – Muir
Red Roses prop Maud Muir says that the key to improved goalkicking in the women’s game is more emphasis on coaching...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 16 – Maud Muir on Six Nations decider and record-breaker
This weekend’s Women’s Six Nations decider is set to set a new record for attendance at a standalone women’s rugby fixture....
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/ 2 years agoEngland can’t win World Cup with Farrell – Barkley
Olly Barkley has called for Marcus Smith‘s immediate inclusion into the England team, saying he does not believe they can win...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 15: Who should start at 10 for England with Olly Barkley
Of all positional debates in English rugby at the moment, the one at fly-half is one of the most unanswered and...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 14: The story of former England flanker Tom Rees and Champions Cup action
This week’s special guest has been on a journey that has been nothing short of remarkable. Billed as a future England...
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/ 2 years agoEngland response pleases Alphonsi
Former Red Roses captain Maggie Alphonsi is impressed with the way England have bounced back from their World Cup Final defeat...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 13: Red Roses resurgence and Champions Cup action with Maggie Alphonsi
Champions Cup and Women’s Six Nations action made for a fantastic weekend of rugby to say the least. To reflect on...
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International Rugby
/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 12: World Rugby tournament prospects and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview
Plans for a World Rugby tournament that will culminate every two years in a grand final between the top side in...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 11 – Ireland Grand Slam Glory with Willie John McBride
Congratulations to Ireland, who secured a deserved Grand Slam against England at on St Patrick’s day weekend – we can only...
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/ 2 years agoEngland can still win World Cup – Robinson
By Nick Powell Andy Robinson believes that England can still win the World Cup, but must solve the question of who...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2, Episode 10: Andy Robinson on England woes
England’s Six Nations trajectory took a downhill turn on Saturday following a record home defeat at the hands of the French....
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/ 2 years ago‘Jackling? You’ve got to be mad’ – Cotton
England and Lions legend Fran Cotton has called for a return to conventional rucking as the best way to increase the...
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/ 2 years agoSeries 2 Episode 9 – Looking ahead to Six Nations Round 4 with Fran Cotton
Three difficult fixtures to call this weekend as England and Scotland bear home advantage in their challenges against France and Ireland,...
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/ 2 years agoThe 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...
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/ 2 years agoPodcast Predictions League: Week 3
After two weekends of Six Nations action, it is the guests who sit atop of The Rugby Paper Podcast Predictions League....
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/ 2 years agoWales strike threat was warranted – Davies
Jonathan Davies heavily criticised the Welsh Rugby Union’s handling of players’ contracts following the threat to strike ahead of Wales‘ crucial...
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/ 2 years agoThe Rugby Paper Podcast S2 Ep7: Jonathan Davies on Welsh rugby woes
The build-up to Wales vs England remains marred by uncertainty amidst strike threats by Welsh players as contract issues, financial crisis...
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/ 2 years agoInexperienced Italians will improve – Castello
Former Italian international Tommaso Castello proclaimed that gaining experience is central to the development of the Azzurri’s squad following their 31-14...
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