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Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 11min

Episode 14 - Rugby World Cup Wrap up, Awards Night & Nick Tompkins is Reunited with his Vice Captain

After seven weeks of drama, highs & lows, and some incredible entertainment, we have our Rugby World Cup champions. The lads look back at the final between the Springboks and All Blacks and give their take on where this Bok team and their coaches rank in the history of the sport. We look at the main decisions and talking points from the game. We're also joined by Wales and Sarries centre Nick Tompkins to reveal what went on in the Welsh World Cup camp and some of Gatland's secrets. He also spills the beans on who shouts at him more, Farrell or Biggar, and how to fix the club game. Lots more as usual, including looking back at England's bronze match and where to next for Borthwick, as well as reaction to the new global tournament, Eddie leaving Australia, and Marler snubbing Bill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 9min

Episode 13 - England's Semi Final Heartbreak, Springbok v All Blacks RWC Final Preview & World Cup Winner Francois Louw

After a heroic night in Paris from both teams, we’ll be chatting about a valiant but heart-breaking semi-final exit for England against South Africa and all the major talking points from the game, including scrums, referee decisions, substitutes, Rassie losing his head, the beef between the players, and where ultimately the game was won and lost. We'll also chat about a procession for the All Blacks against Argentina and look ahead to an all-southern hemisphere final in the company of World Cup-winning Springbok, Francois Louw. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 23, 2023 • 24min

England & South Africa React to Thriller RWC Semi Final, and Ian Foster Responds to All Blacks Critics after Big Win

Two contrasting semi-finals, with a heartbreaking 1-point loss for England against the Springboks in Paris on Saturday, and an All Blacks demolition job against Argentina in the Friday evening semi-final. We hear from all the coaches and captains as they reflect on both games and the major talking points and controversies from each, and they look forward to the finals next weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 14min

Episode 12 - The Greatest Weekend of Rugby of All time - RWC Heartbreak and Heroes

How about one of the best rugby weekends of all-time?! A win for England and a semi-final to look forward to, but heart-breaking defeats for Wales, Ireland and France. We’ll be analysing the two epic quarter-finals in Paris in detail, including where Ireland fell short, what was said between the All Blacks and Ireland on the pitch post-game, and how Rassie and Jacques masterminded another Springbok knockout win. We'll also be looking at the other quarter-finals and what we can expect for the semi-finals next weekend. Finally, we're joined by Portugal captain Tomas Appleton after they stole everyone’s hearts in the pool stages, including his meeting with Ronaldo, and how many of the squad have been snapped up with professional contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 16, 2023 • 31min

Borthwick Takes Shot at Doubters, Sexton & Farrell on Small Margins, All Blacks on Extra Motivation and Kolisi & Nienaber on Epic QF - RWC Best of the Press

The semi-finals have been decided so we hear from the coaches and captains after an incredible weekend of heroics and heartbreak. First up we hear from Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton on where the game was lost and what next for this Ireland squad. Ian Foster and Sam Cane give their take on the extra motivation the All Blacks had for this game, and how they managed to knock the number one team in the world off their throne.We also hear from Warren Gatland after their loss to Argentina in Marseille. Steve Borthwick and Owen Farrell take shots at England’s doubters as they look forward to a semi-final against the Springboks, and Siya Kolisi and Jacques Nienaber respond to Dupont’s criticism of the referee and reflect on one of the all-time great quarter-final wins against the hosts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2023 • 1h 14min

Episode 11 - Scotland Sent Packing, Samoa Nearly Surprise, Portugal Scintillate, QF Previews & Wales' Alex Cuthbert Reveals All

After all of Jim's positive chat, it was a sad case of all fart and no poo for Scotland as they went down to an impressive Ireland in their do-or-die game. We get the lads reaction and where to next. We’ll be chatting about that historic win for Portugal, the lucky escape for England & looking ahead to some mouth-watering quarter-finals. Goodey gives us a tasty bit of gossip from the England camp, plus we’re chatting to former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert about their World Cup and chances, LRZ, Gats' regime and their quarter-final against Argentina.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 9, 2023 • 25min

Ruthless Ireland with Sexton & Farrell while Gatland & Borthwick look to Challenges Ahead - RWC Best of the Press

After the final round of the group stages, we hear from Andy Farrell & Johnny Sexton following their ruthless victory over Scotland. We also hear from a disappointed Gregor Townsend and Warren Gatland & Steve Borthwick look to the challenges ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2023 • 1h 7min

Episode 10 - The Pressure is on! Pool Deciders & A Laughing Fijian is a Dangerous Fijian with Head Coach Simon Raiwalui

It's the final round of pool matches and the guys preview a huge showdown in Paris as Scotland prepares to try and achieve the incredible and knock out the number one team in the World. Goodey is all in on Ireland, whilst Jim maps out Scotland's potential route to victory. The lads also look at the other pool deciders and whether we might see any potential upsets as Italy looks to bounce back from an All black humbling, how England will line up against Samoa, and Argentina and Japan face off in another straight knock-out game. Plus we're joined by one of our favourite guests of the season in Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui as he gives us a behind-the-scenes look at Fiji as they look set the create history against Portugal and go all the way in the World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 7min

Episode 9 - Brutal Battle between Ireland & The Boks, Wales Wallop The Wallabies & Scotland Dream Big

The lads are pumped after one of the all-time great pool games between the Boks and Irish in Paris. We breakdown the game, where it was won and lost and where to next for both teams. We also take a look at Wales' massive win against the Wallabies and how impressive Gatland's squad looks going into the quarter-finals. Goodey goes in hard on Eddie Jones after a woeful campaign for the Wallabies and his toxic environment, and Jim gives his take on Scotland's performance against Tonga and how they look going into a couple do-or-die games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sep 25, 2023 • 24min

Incredibly Tense Interview with Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland on Wales Win, Nienaber & Kolisi on Springbok Fixes, Sexton and Farrell on Ireland Victory - RWC Best Of The Press

We hear from Eddie Jones straight after Wales' victory as he answers questions on his position as head coach, the Wallabies performance, and whether he has been interviewing for the Japan head coach role whilst in camp. We hear from Warren Gatland after their impressive win and just how far Wales have come since the controversy and WRU challenges of a few months ago. Jacques Nienaber & Siya Kolisi give their thoughts on the game against Ireland, including their kicking shortcomings as well as the Irish breakdown and what needs fixing. We also hear from Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton about their brutal battle, some special treatment from PSDT, and the epic support from Irish fans at Stade de France. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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