The Rugby Pod

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by France's second-row Paul Willemse to discuss their unbeaten start to the Six Nations, and find out more about how he went from dreaming of playing for The Springboks to being one of the best locks in the world for France. We also run through England's victory over Italy in Rome as Marcus Smith steers his side back on course, and dissect how Wales managed to topple "title favourites" Scotland in Cardiff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After an explosive Six Nations opening weekend which saw Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup for the first time in nearly 40 years, we're joined by the man at the centre of the most influential moments in that game, Darcy Graham. We also unpick where it went wrong for England and discuss Scotland's grand slam hopes. Jim and Goodey run through Ireland's convincing victory over Wales as well as Italy's much-improved performance despite their loss to title favorites France. We give our predictions for the results of this weekend's games and discuss whether or not Manu Tuilagi could make his return to the England squad in time for their trip to Rome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Guinness Six Nations finally upon us, we catch up with Wales fly-half and captain Dan Biggar ahead of their first game against Ireland this weekend. Jim and Goodey discuss Saturday's huge Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield as a fractured England prepare to take on a full-strength Scotland side. We also run through the weekend's Premiership and URC action before giving our predictions for the opening weekend results and who will win the Six Nations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week the lads are joined by Montpellier back-row Zach Mercer after his side's impressive victory over Exeter last weekend. He fills us in on his positive conversations with Eddie Jones and addresses the transfer rumors surrounding his possible return to the premiership. We also catch up with Edinburgh head coach Mike Blair and look ahead to Scotland's Six Nations opener and Calcutta Cup clash against England. We of course run through all the weekend's Champions Cup Fixtures and take a closer look at Eddie Jones' England Squad and the news of George Ford's call up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that time of year again and as the Six Nations draws near, we run through some potential inclusions and omissions from Eddie Jones' England squad. We also catch up with Leinster and Ireland back row Caelan Doris after Leinster's dominant 89-7 victory over Montpellier and to talk about his incredible form and recovery from concussion. Jim and Goodey discuss all the weekend's Champions Cup results and look ahead to the final weekend of pool fixtures.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having won the award for "Best Social Media" in the 2021 Rugby Pod Awards, we hear Rassie Erasmsus' acceptance speech. We're joined by Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees to discuss how the Cherry and Whites are back in the mix for the top 4 this season. We of course run through all the premiership and URC action, and the guys give their thoughts on the possible options for ensuring the Six Nations can still go ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back with the first episode of 2022 and it's a cracker; The lads hit us with some New Year's resolutions and predecitions and TV presenter and Doddie Aid Team Captain Gabby Logan joins the lads to chat all about the charity and the amazing work that's being done. We also catch up on all the Premiership and URC action from across the festive period and Jim and Goodey discuss some major signings including the Vunipola brothers staying at Saracens, and the controversial announcement of Ellis Genge to Bristol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we look back at a tumultuous 2021, the lads give out our very first Rugby Pod Alternate End of Year Awards for some of our favourite moments of the year including 'Top Lad Award', 'Most Outrageous Moment of the Year', 'Best Social Media Account', 'Skid Marks of the Year', 'Why You being 'Orrible' and a few more. Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're joined by an absolute legend both on and off the pitch in the form of Kev Sinfield. We hear about his phenomenal 24-hour, 101-mile charity run which has now raised over £2 million for MND charities. The former Leeds Rhinos Hall of Famer and current Leicester defensive coach talks about his switch from league to Union and how he has helped turn Leicester Tigers into Premiership league leaders and one of the best performing teams in Europe. We also round up all the action from the Champions Cup, look forward to next week's action and pick out all the Goode, Bad and Ugly from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the calm before the calm with Jim recovering from a weekend migraine whilst Goodey was off enjoying Kids' parties and nativity plays. We wrap up a big weekend of Premiership action, including an apology to Gloucester and credit to Exeter. We also chat to Munster and British & Irish Lion Tadhg Beirne about the URC, his curtailed trip to South Africa, Ireland's victory over the All Blacks and Muster's upcoming game versus Wasps. Lots more as usual, including previewing the first round of Champions Cup action and all the Goode, Bad and Ugly from around the world of rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices