The Ruck
The TimesThe 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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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 564 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsNewsRugbySports | |||
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Alex and Will are in Bilbao to reflect on the Champions Cup final!
Bordeaux have won back-to-back titles to join the elite sides in European Club rugby. What makes them so special? It is now 6 years in a row that a French club have been crowned Cham... more
Steve Borthwick's latest England training squad includes Benhard Janse Van Rensburg, who has qualified on residency grounds. Does it make sense for him to be parachuted directly into the set up? Or is it a bad look for the RFU and their talent pipeli... more
Despite England having their worst ever men's 6 Nations campaign why has an RFU review backed Steve Borthwick in his role as head coach?
Alfie, Alex and Will discuss the RFU's decision, what needs to change for England and why the review process if ... more
Bordeaux and Leinster reached the Champions Cup final after defeating Bath and Toulon, respectively. The defending champions Bordeaux now have a chance to win back-to-back titles, while Leinster will hope to finally end their Champions Cup drought.
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- Will Collier
Can we have more please, he’s exceptional, what a great catch for the Ruck.
Apple Podcasts5The back row chap
United Kingdom2 months ago - Brilliant pod
Thanks to all the team as a regular listener to a few rugby podcasts, what I like about this one is the journalistic approach I find it insightful in a way that I don’t necessarily find in other. The take on England this week was particularly interesting.
Apple Podcasts5agah1971United Kingdom2 months ago - Good listen
Don’t understand the low reviews, think they do a good job. Don’t always agree but generally balanced opinion. Now Stephen Jones has gone anyway
Apple Podcasts5"The Reducer"United Kingdom3 months ago - Stuart Barnes makes this a horrible listen
I normally enjoy listening to this podcast, it’s typically calm and coherent but that last two episodes with Stuart Barnes have made this intolerable. Talking over other hosts, antiquated views, unnecessarily vexatious commentary makes for an unpleasant experience.
Apple Podcasts2catkinryanUnited Kingdom3 months ago - Just one thing….
Please, please stop saying “go” and “going” when you mean “say” and “saying”. It’s really annoying!
Apple Podcasts3SirKieran
United States3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #3 | United States/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Canada/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #5 | United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #71 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #4 |  France/Sports/Rugby |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Italy/Sports/Rugby |
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A sharp, conversation-driven rugby podcast that blends on-field analysis with broader governance, sponsorship, and league structure themes. Regular hosts discuss Six Nations dynamics, England and Women's rugby campaigns, Premiership trends, and European competition, often weaving in live impressions from matches, touring notes, and industry context. Noteworthy is the mix of veteran journalism, in-depth tactical insight, and frank takes on the sport's commercial and organizational evolution, making it valuable for listeners who want both smart match-analysis and a sense of the sport's business and governance shifts.
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Recent guests on The Ruck include:
1. Joe Launchbury
2. Charlie Morgan
3. Seb Atkinson
4. Elgan Olderman
5. Louis Lynagh
6. Mark Evans
7. Liam Napier
8. Laurie Dalrymple
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