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Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast

Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast
Rugby
Six Nations
Rugby Union
Welsh Rugby Union
Women's Rugby
Wales
Rugby World Cup
Wales Rugby
England Rugby
Lions Tour
Welsh Rugby
Women's Rugby World Cup
Ospreys
Leinster
Champions Cup
Scotland
Scotland Rugby
Alice Soper
Antoine Dupont
France Rugby

Lee & Josh present your weekly pod from the other part of the rugby club. All the latest rugby news plus war animals, Player Spotted, the odd song and the occasional dodgy impression. Find us on the Sport Social website: podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/blood-mud-rugby-podcast

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Knockout rugby is back again and so are we. Come along and have a listen

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We head into the business end of the season with the URC QFs as well as the penultimate round of the regular season in the Premiership. There's also a shit-ton of news

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The European final, including the Tameifuna aftermath is considered, along with comment on the unreasonable expectations of functioning when it's too warm.

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The W6N final round is considered, among other topics like Eurovision and double fisting hotdogs.

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Recent Guests

Tina Delport
Former Gloucester/Worcester/Springbok fullback
South Africa national rugby team
Episode: 452: Saved By Unseriousness
Nick Mullins
YouTube Sensation and film watching Dynamo, guest entered for the episode
Squidge Rugby / guest appearance
Episode: 446: Depressed Kiwi Prun
Pat Gawne
Connacht backrower, part of extended URC squad and Bristol coaching staff
Connacht, Bristol
Episode: 445: Shonky Grubber
Dave Price
Long-time listener, contributor, patron
Blood & Mud community
Episode: 443: De-fang The Poshness
Regarth Jones
Author and rugby enthusiast
Episode: 434: Hot Lamps Of Clusterfuckery
Sam Larner
Author of 'Attacking The Space' and rugby analyst.
Episode: A Rugby Life - Sam Larner
Robbie Owen
A rugby expert and recurring guest on the podcast
Episode: 423: Fish Inspector Is Not A Real Job
Dan Allsobrook
Rugby commentator and analyst
Gwlad Rugby
Episode: 422: "Visibly defined arms, shoulders and legs"
Alice Soper
New Zealand rugby journalist and podcast host, covering the Women's Rugby World Cup in the UK.
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Episode: 418: Summer Takeover, Part 3 with Alice Soper

Hosts

Lee Calvert
Host of Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast; known for balanced analysis and humor.
Josh Gardner
Co-hosts with Lee; provides provocative takes and banter; known for podcast energy and engagement with listeners.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 425 ratings
  • Any actual rugby discussed?

    Gave up after 15 minutes of rambling, interminable chatter about what tv shows they watched the previous night. If I want to overhear strangers waffling aimlessly to each other, I’ll go to the laundromat.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    timothymarcjones
    South Africa2 years ago
  • One of the best

    I’ve been a listener for years (paid Patreon) and yes it has changed but what hasn’t - wheels were wooden, now rubber. Lee is very balanced and Josh is, well, he adds the X (formerly Twitter) factor by “creating” discussion points…which usually end up annoying many people. Lots of fun though.

    A balanced discussion across all competitions which clearly takes up much of their own personal time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DM1971
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • B0ll0x

    I only listened to this episode to here your take on the England win. Surprise surprise no review of the game. Zero humble pie from a pair of cu#ts. Lee your f’ing english!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    D-sgrace
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Political propaganda

    Used to love it , but Josh turning show into a left wing rant and touched with ever increasing wokeism

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Merlin Japan
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • #good

    Used to be so good. Now utterly joyless. Listen if you want 20 mins of inverse snobbery and observational comedy (garlic bread?!), zero analysis, and a world of negativity towards the game and anyone who dares not to subscribe exactly to their world view.

    Apple Podcasts
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    TJ1981B
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Occasional strong opinions can polarize some listeners but maintain a dedicated following.
The hosts deliver sharp rugby insight with entertaining, relatable banter.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#69
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Apple Podcasts
#30
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#63
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#81
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#109
Australia/Sports/Rugby
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#131
Germany/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

A Rugby Life - Sam Larner
Q: How did you decide to give yourself the title analyst?
Sam explained that he was doing some rugby writing, which involved analysis, before he reached out to clubs to offer his analytical skills.
A Rugby Life - Sam Larner
Q: What level did you play at or to?
Sam detailed his journey through various playing levels, from being a part of successful youth teams to eventually playing at university, where he had a turning point in his confidence and performance.
401: Paid Time Off From The Glass Factory
Q: How do people keep in touch with you?
I'm on Blue Sky as well, Patricia Viera.
A Rugby Life - Bronwyn Jones
Q: How do people follow you and Revolution Rugby?
They can follow me on Blue Sky, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter) for updates and discussions about rugby.
A Rugby Life - Bronwyn Jones
Q: How difficult was it being a foreign woman of color trying to grow women's rugby in Kosovo?
Being a woman of color has had both advantages and disadvantages, as it helps her relate to the local minority communities, yet societal biases still present challenges.

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- A long-running rugby-focused show built around banter, analysis, and listener-driven segments. Hosts discuss recent rugby results, governance issues, media coverage, player spotlights, and crowd-sourced segments like Player Spotted, interspersed with light pop culture detours and sponsor reads. A steady mix of informal banter and thoughtful commentary makes it appealing to serious rugby fans who enjoy personality-driven conversation and inside-baseball coverage of the sport.

- Noteworthy for its candid, irreverent tone, strong community engagement, and occasional deep dives into rugby governance, media, and expansion plans. Regular guests (analysts, former players, and media figures) enrich discussions, while Patreon-supported extras broa... more

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2. Nick Mullins
3. Pat Gawne
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5. Regarth Jones
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7. Robbie Owen
8. Dan Allsobrook

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