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Episode 46 – Reviewing 2022

22 December 2022 1 comment

The Rugby Paper Podcast rounds off 2022 with another special episode! Host Ollie Little is rejoined by panellists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett […]

Episode 45 with Ollie Lawrence

13 December 2022 0 comments

Following last week’s ‘Sackings Special’, this week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast arrives a few days later than anticipated. Ollie Little is rejoined by […]

Episode 44 – The Sackings Special

7 December 2022 0 comments

In a momentous week for home nations rugby, we bring you a special episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast. Host Ollie Little has rapidly assembled […]

Episode 43 with Rich Lane

5 December 2022 0 comments

As we approach the halfway point of a more than turbulent Gallagher Premiership season, Bristol Bears are yet to find their groove. Possessing one of […]

Episode 42 with Louis Deacon

30 November 2022 0 comments

After a poor weekend for England and Wales, Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac’s positions at the helm are reviewed in Episode 42 of The Rugby […]

Italian call to expand the Six Nations

27 November 2022 1 comment

Italian rugby commercial director Carlo Checchinato prefers the option of expanding the Six Nations over introducing promotion and relegation to the competition. Calls for promotion […]

Episode 41 with Carlo Checchinato

23 November 2022 1 comment

Last weekend continued the theme of the Autumn by providing more twists and turns on and off the field. England’s stunning comeback against New Zealand […]

Farrell is best I played with – Robshaw

18 November 2022 0 comments

Chris Robshaw has revealed that he believes Owen Farrell is the best player he played with during his illustrious career, speaking on The Rugby Paper Podcast. […]

Episode 40 with Chris Robshaw

18 November 2022 0 comments

The events of 2017 repeated themselves on Saturday as the Red Roses came up short, with the Black Ferns retaining their crown in a pulsating […]

Episode 39 with Sadia Kabeya

9 November 2022 0 comments

Semi-final Saturday of the Women’s Rugby World Cup was a blockbuster occasion as the Red Roses and Black Ferns came out victorious after their titanic […]

Episode 38 with Zoe Aldcroft

1 November 2022 0 comments

Following a comfortable win in torrential conditions against Australia, the Red Roses are just two wins away from being crowned world champions for the third […]

Episode 37 with Flip van der Merwe

27 October 2022 0 comments

With rugby in a tough spot at present, a cracking autumn series will no doubt remind us of the beauty of our sport. Some tasty […]

Wasps demise a ‘very sad situation’ – Fitzpatrick

21 October 2022 0 comments

New Zealand legend Sean Fitzpatrick expressed his sadness as at the news of Wasps going into administration, on this week’s The Rugby Paper Podcast. Fitzpatrick, […]

Episode Thirty-Six with Sean Fitzpatrick

18 October 2022 0 comments

For episode 36 we have a full house of columnists (Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett) joining host Ollie Little, with plenty to address […]

I wrote off World Cup selection after injury – MacDonald

14 October 2022 0 comments

Claudia MacDonald revealed she had “written off” her chances of playing at the World Cup after turning down neck surgery on an injury she sustained […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Five with Rocky Clark and Claudia MacDonald

13 October 2022 0 comments

Pushed back a year due to the pandemic, the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2021 is finally underway. The Red Roses put away a strong Fiji […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Four with Joe Carpenter

6 October 2022 0 comments

Sale Sharks‘ match-winning debutant from last weekend is our podcast guest for Episode 34, with Host Ollie Little and The Rugby Paper Digital Editor Nick […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Three with Mark Evans

29 September 2022 0 comments

Some very sad and alarming news this week as Worcester Warriors went into administration amidst a financial crisis in the Gallagher Premiership. Here to discuss […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Two with Cameron Redpath

21 September 2022 0 comments

This week’s edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast turns its attention back to the Gallagher Premiership, as Bath and Scotland centre Cameron Redpath joins host […]

Ospreys can reach play-offs – Booth

15 September 2022 1 comment

Ospreys boss Toby Booth has set his sights on the URC play-offs this season, after his side earned a place in the Heineken Champions Cup […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-One with Toby Booth

14 September 2022 0 comments

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship getting underway this weekend, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain and Chris Hewett are joined by Ospreys Head […]

“Wait and see” on Salary Cap reduction – Lynagh

9 September 2022 1 comment

Former Australian legend Michael Lynagh believes fans should not rush into judgement about the impact of the reduction of the Premiership‘s salary cap, speaking on […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty with Michael Lynagh

8 September 2022 0 comments

Another full house for your 30th edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast! The guys welcome an Australian World Rugby Hall of Famer in the form […]

Jon Callard – ‘The dream would be to get a Premiership club back in Leeds’

1 September 2022 0 comments

National League Rugby gets underway in England this Saturday, and head coach of Leeds Tykes Jon Callard set his expectations high for what his side […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Nine with Jon Callard

31 August 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast ventures into the world of rugby’s kicking game this week, as well as looking ahead to Bath‘s season. Joining host Ollie […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Eight with Brian Ashton

25 August 2022 0 comments

Columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett rejoin Ollie Little once again for a fascinating look at coaching in the modern game, as the guys welcome […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Seven with Christian Wade

17 August 2022 1 comment

One man who has well and truly lived the highs and lows of sport is Christian Wade. After years of terrorising defences in the Gallagher […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Six with James Horwill

10 August 2022 0 comments

For the first time ever on The Rugby Paper Podcast, a full house! Host Oliver Little is joined by columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Five with Brett Gosper

4 August 2022 1 comment

Episode 25 of The Rugby Paper Podcast welcomes former World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper, together with host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Four with Mick Quinn

27 July 2022 0 comments

Episode 24 of The Rugby Paper Podcast welcomes former Ireland fly-half Mick Quinn, basking in the success of his team’s historic summer in New Zealand, together […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Three with Alastair Hignell

20 July 2022 0 comments

Points of discussion are in abundance in your next edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast after a fitting finale to the summer tours. Host Ollie […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-Two with Gareth Chilcott

13 July 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast is back! Following a two-week hiatus at the end of the season, The Rugby Paper Podcast returns with former Bath and […]

Aled Davies cited as podcast guests weigh in on controversial yellow

22 June 2022 4 comments

Saracens‘ scrum-half Aled Davies has been cited for the controversial yellow card he received against Leicester in Saturday’s Premiership Final. Davies, 29, made a high […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty-One with Jeff Probyn

22 June 2022 1 comment

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as former England World Cup Finalist and English title winning prop Jeff Probyn joins host Ollie Little, as […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twenty with Kyran Bracken

15 June 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns this week as World Cup-winning scrum-half Kyran Bracken joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper columnist Chris Hewett. This […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Nineteen with Eddie Butler

8 June 2022 0 comments

Eddie Butler joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher on the latest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast to discuss the United Rugby […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eighteen with Andy Christie

1 June 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for another episode as Scotland and Saracens back-row Andy Christie joins host Oliver Little and Ben Jaycock. The trio discusses […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Seventeen with Peter Winterbottom

25 May 2022 0 comments

Former England and Lions flanker Peter Winterbottom joins host Oliver Little, Nick Cain, and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the ever-growing issue of grassroots rugby. An […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Sixteen with Joe Heyes, Darren Heyes and George Heyes

18 May 2022 0 comments

It’s a special family occasion on the latest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast as host Oliver Little is joined by Leicester Tigers and England […]

Losing close games a reason for disappointing Bristol Bears season, says Jake Woolmore

12 May 2022 0 comments

Bristol Bears prop Jake Woolmore has said that the Bristol squad has had an honest discussion about where their Premiership campaign has gone wrong. Speaking […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Fifteen with Jake Woolmore

11 May 2022 0 comments

Bristol Bears prop Jake Woolmore joins The Rugby Paper Podcast this week to discuss all things Bristol, The Championship, gin, and Mental Health Awareness week. […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Fourteen with Sarah Hunter and Rocky Clark

4 May 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns as TikTok Women’s Six Nations winning captain Sarah Hunter joins England‘s most-capped player Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark to dissect the Red […]

Max Ojomoh feels Bath will reap rewards of home-grown policy

3 May 2022 0 comments

Bath centre Max Ojomoh feels that Bath will reap the long-term rewards of having a squad made up 50% home-grown players. Speaking to The Rugby […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirteen with Max Ojomoh

26 April 2022 0 comments

In Episode Thirteen of The Rugby Paper Podcast, Bath centre Max Ojomoh joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper’s Digital Editor Ben Redwood to […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Twelve with Craig Maxwell-Keys

20 April 2022 1 comment

In Episode Twelve of The Rugby Paper Podcast, RFU referee Craig Maxwell-Keys joins host Oliver Little and The Rugby Paper regular columnists Nick Cain and […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Eleven with Phil de Glanville and Tony Underwood

13 April 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns as former England captain Phil de Glanville and former England and British and Irish Lions wing Tony Underwood join host […]

Emily Scarratt reflects on injury year as she prepares for crunch Wales match

8 April 2022 0 comments

Emily Scarratt has reflected on her difficult year with injury as she prepares to start Saturday’s crunch TikTok Six Nations fixtures against Wales. The World […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Ten with Rocky Clark and Emily Scarratt

6 April 2022 0 comments

This week, The Rugby Paper Podcast focuses on the TikTok Women’s Six Nations with England‘s most capped player Rochelle ‘Rocky’ Clark and World Cup winning […]

Toby Flood asks England fans to give Marcus Smith space to develop game ahead of World Cup

31 March 2022 0 comments

Toby Flood feels that England supporters need to give Marcus Smith some space to develop his game his game ahead of the 2023 Rugby World […]

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Nine with Toby Flood

30 March 2022 0 comments

The Rugby Paper Podcast returns for another great episode with special guest Toby Flood. The former England fly half is joined by host Oliver Little […]

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