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The Ruck Rugby Podcast

The Times
Champions Cup
Six Nations
Rugby Union
England Rugby
Owen Farrell
Gallagher Premiership
Netflix
Rugby
Media
English Rugby Teams
Joe Schmidt
Louis Rees-Zammit
World Cup
Scotland Rugby
Six Nations Championship
Calcutta Cup
Northampton Saints
Henry Arundell
Sale Sharks
France Rugby

The Ruck is the journalists rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times. Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big name interviews and forthright analysis.

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Latest Episodes

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the latest round in the Premiership and ask whether Harlequins and Bristol are dropping out of contention to reach the play-offs? Plus, they discuss what Johnny Sexton joining An... more

Alfie Reynolds, Stephen Jones, Will Kelleher and Elgan Alderman look back on the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup. They discuss the brilliant match between Toulon and Toulouse, as well as the other more one-sided games. Plus, they ask how many Lei... more

Will Kelleher is back alongside Alfie to review the last-16 of the Champions Cup. They discuss some brilliant games including Castres v Benetton and La Rochelle v Munster as well as Northampton being the only English side to progress into the quarter... more

Alfie Reynolds and Egan Alderman look back on all the biggest stories across the last week. Including the possibility of a rugby world cup heading to the Middle East, Andy Farrell selecting players based in France and a future British and Irish Lions... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Sweeney
CEO of Premier Sports
Premier Sports
Episode: What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Elgan Alderman
Guest speaker analyzing the Women's Six Nations results and England's performance
Episode: Style over substance?
Bernard Jackman
Former Ireland hooker and rugby analyst
RT (Raidió Teilifís Éireann)
Episode: Title on the line: Ireland vs France dissected
Ben Pegna
Global coaching consultant with experience in various international teams
Episode: Title on the line: Ireland vs France dissected
David Walsh
Experienced sports journalist
The Times and The Sunday Times
Episode: What is it like inside the England camp? Plus a huge Welsh performance
Sam Warburton
Former Wales captain and British and Irish Lions captain
The Times
Episode: How do you fix Welsh rugby? Sam Warburton previews round three of the Six Nations
Guillaume Dufy
Writer from Lequipe
Lequipe
Episode: Fin and Marcus Smith start in "must win" game for England
Ollie Chessum
England rugby player
England Rugby
Episode: 6 Nations Round 1 review plus Ollie Chessum interview
Eben Etzebeth
Springbok Lock and rugby player for the Sharks
Sharks Rugby
Episode: Eben Etzebeth exclusive!

Hosts

Alfie Reynolds
Host and Co-host known for his engaging discussions on rugby, contributing to insights and analyses throughout the rugby season.
Will Kelleher
Host and Co-host recognized for his detailed observations and insights on rugby events and performances.
Alex Lowe
Host and Co-host known for providing expert commentary and contributing to the richness of rugby discussions.

Reviews

3.5 out of 5 stars from 785 ratings
  • Even better

    Sensible and well argued. Even better now as it feels slicker but keeps the lo fi garage feel. Well done lads.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DavidGartside
    Singapore2 months ago
  • Fallow?

    You’ve obviously never gone into mediaeval history or farming!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    lydwray
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great insight

    Love the pod! Awesome to get a journalistic view on the Six Nations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rucker25
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Own (drop) goal

    They indulged in a bit of angry BBC bashing recently. But what do you expect from a News Corps podcast?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Willoh47
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • VERY England centric

    Likeable hosts and decent quality conversation but bang on endlessly about England to the marginalisation of everything else

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rjt13G
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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There are mixed feelings about some of the discussions being perceived as overly focused on England, leading to critiques of Anglocentricity.
Listeners appreciate the insightful analyses and engaging discussions offered by the hosts and their guests.
Some audiences commend the podcast for featuring expert guests who provide valuable firsthand insights into rugby dynamics.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#224
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#240
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#244
Brazil/Sports

Talking Points

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What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Q: What changes could make the Champions Cup format better?
Richard mentions the need for a streamlined competition structure and possibly extending the tournament over a longer time frame to enhance viewer experience and excitement.
What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Q: What new tournaments are you interested in broadcasting?
Richard expresses interest in the Nations Cup and the potential Club World Cup, highlighting the need to explore new rights for more rugby content.
What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Q: What is the broadcasting perspective on the Champions Cup?
Richard provides insights on the challenges of logistics and how Premier Sports handles broadcasting the competition, emphasizing the importance of making the tournament accessible to fans.
What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Q: Are you happy with the current state of the Champions Cup competition?
Richard Sweeney discusses the mixed results of the competition, acknowledging that while there were exciting games, there were also many one-sided matches.
France destroy Ireland's grand slam dream - is the Six Nations theirs?
Q: How did England perform against Italy?
They scored seven tries and 47 points, showcasing their potential but also highlighted issues with discipline that allowed Italy to remain competitive for too long.

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Content primarily revolves around rugby, especially focusing on the Six Nations tournament and other significant events in the sport. Regular discussions include analyses of team performances, player selections, and tactics surrounding major matches involving England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. The hosts often invite expert guests who provide insights from various perspectives, such as player experiences, coaching tactics, and media commentary, enriching the context and depth of the conversations. Noteworthy is the podcast's inclination towards discussing the English rugby scene, often reflecting a perceptible national bias that has drawn mixed reactions from listeners.

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1. Richard Sweeney
2. Elgan Alderman
3. Bernard Jackman
4. Ben Pegna
5. David Walsh
6. Sam Warburton
7. Guillaume Dufy
8. Ollie Chessum

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