
Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 408 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSports NewsSportsRugby | |||

Chris and Ashy head to the Saracens training base for a special pod about one of the most influential figures in English club rugby history. After 17 trophy-laden years at Sarries, Mark McCall is standing down as director of rugby at the end of the s... more
All eyes are on Sandy Park this weekend as Rob Baxter and Mark McCall go head-to-head for one last time. Danny, Ugo and Chris look back on Exeter’s impressive win at Leicester that sets up Saturday’s showdown with Saracens for the final play-off spot... more
We are podding from the San Mamés stadium in Bilbao after Bordeaux win a second successive Champions Cup crown. Chris and Paul Grayson chat to one of the key man behind Bordeaux’s success, their attack coach Noel McNamara. We also grab a word with Ad... more
Ashy and Chris are back with a bonus pod after Steve Borthwick spoke to the media for the first time since England's disappointing Six Nations campaign. Chris went inside the camp to see the England head coach who explained why he's selected Benhard ... more
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Not a fan of plastic pitches, but DC’s statement on travel up to Newcastle being an issue on injuries is a load of tosh! Newcastle have to travel to to every others club!
Interesting discussion on the lack of competition in women’s six nations but no mention of the impact of subs? A lot of the England matches are competitive until the final half hour but once the bench come on, it’s soon over as a contest. This is a problem for men’s game too but even more apparent in women’s game with England so physically dominant.
Love this show, well balanced and great debate. The city shows were epic .. X
Great podcast if you want some great insight into Rugby. However, if you support one of the Northern teams be prepared for minimal mentions or discussions!
Please spend more time discussing all other teams in the Premiership. Just because DC and Ugo are part of the team shouldn’t mean every other comment comes back to Quins.
I do enjoy the discussion but spread it around more.
Thanks
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Rugby Union Weekly presents sharp rugby discourse anchored by three long-tenured hosts who banter and riff while breaking down the biggest stories in the game. Episodes regularly feature deep dives into matchups, player development, and tactical analysis, often enhanced by current players, former internationals, coaches, and industry insiders. The show blends on-field analysis with candid commentary and lighthearted banter, making it approachable for casual fans and valuable for industry listeners seeking timely perspectives on the sport's landscape, governance, and professionalization trends. A notable strength is its ability to mix in-depth rugby knowledge with personal stories and behind-the-scenes insights from top clubs and national te... more
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