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The Rugby Paper Podcast

The Rugby Paper
Six Nations
England Rugby
Wales
Ireland
Rugby
British & Irish Lions
Italy
Bundy Aki
Champions Cup
Northampton Saints
Women's Six Nations
Rugby World Cup
Ireland Rugby
Ulster Rugby
England
Scotland
Nigel Owens
Australia
The British Lions
Rugby Players' Career Transition

The podcast for the UK’s best-selling rugby newspaper! Join host Ollie Little, regular columnist Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and an array of quality guests for in-depth discussion on the biggest stories on and off the pitch in the world of rugby!

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Latest Episodes

What a Super Saturday to close what's been a truly fantastic edition of the Six Nations! Drama, superb tries and headlines typified what's been two superb months of action.

Join host Ollie Little and the full house of Rugby Paper columnists to revie... more

After a cracking weekend of rugby in which the championship tilted in French favour following their stunning win in Dublin, Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain are joined by Wales and British & Irish Lions winger Alex Cuthbert to review the... more

A slightly new dynamic for you all today - host Ollie Little has given the columnists the week off! He is joined by Italy, Benetton and former Harlequins winger Louis Lynagh for a general life chit chat!

The guys discuss Louis's whirlwind move from ... more

Three fixtures told three hugely different stories in the third round of the 2025 Six Nations. Ireland held off a promising performance from Wales, England scraped past Scotland for the first time in five years and France broke records in bouncing ba... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Cuthbert
Wales and British & Irish Lions winger
Episode: S4 E26 - France target title and Wales target England scalp with Alex Cuthbert
Louis Lynagh
Rugby player and winger for Benetton and the Italian national team
Benetton Rugby
Episode: S4 E25 - Louis Lynagh on life in Italian rugby and Six Nations R4!
Craig Chalmers
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions fly-half
Episode: S4 E23 - Calcutta Cup and Six Nations R3 preview with Scotland great Craig Chalmers
Jamie Noon
Former England centre
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Episode: S4 E22 - Gatland goes, England sink the French and Scottish rot against Ireland continues w/ Jamie Noon
Brett Igoe
Rugby performance coach and analyst
Episode: S4 E21 - Six Nations Opening Round Reaction + Blockbuster R2 Preview with Brett Igoe
Niko Matawalu
Former Fijian international rugby player, currently coaching in Wales.
Scrumhub
Episode: S4 E18: Itoje England captaincy reaction and Matawalu madness
Taqele Naiyaravoro
Former Australian, Waratahs, Northampton, and Narbonne winger
Episode: S4 E17 - Kicking off the year discussing the incredible career of Taqele Naiyaravoro
Jack Kenningham
Harlequins back row and emerging England player
Harlequins
Episode: S4 E15 - Jack Kenningham talks Champions Cup, Ilona Maher, England prospects and Harlequins Big Game 16
Topsy Ojo
Former England and London Irish winger and rugby broadcaster
Episode: S4 E13 - England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo

Hosts

Ollie Little
Host of the podcast, known for facilitating insightful discussions with guests and co-hosts, bringing forth expert analysis and engaging narratives.
Brendan Gallagher
Regular columnist providing deep analytical insights into rugby's landscape and player performances.
Chris Hewett
Regular contributor with a strong background in rugby journalism, focusing on analytical insights and player dynamics.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Pure knowledge

    Seriously informative and in depth - if you want proper rugby analysis, this is the place to go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin274
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Rugby Paper rugby knowledge

    Top class

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reg var
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • One eyed English

    Bias against Wales notable.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cotty15
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Probably the most irrelevant rugby union podcast out there

    The rugby paper is excellent, however unfortunately these old boys can’t hold a flame to the competition podcasts. Occasional good analysis tarred by constant outdated anecdotes and clear disconnect with todays game. Just listen to the July 5th 2023 podcast and their predications for the Rugby Championship, pretty funny how wrong they are.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ally14236
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Why?

    If I wanted a podcast about the situation in Ukraine, I’d have searched for that. Two days after a great six nations round and we get the best part of an hour on the Ukraine war?!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bjornxv
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Content can veer off-topic; listeners may desire a stronger focus on current rugby issues.
Has a distinct bias that some listeners find off-putting, especially against certain teams.
Insightful and informative, offering detailed analysis of rugby performance.
High-quality discussions with experienced rugby professionals and players.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#149
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#206
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#24
China/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#150
Ireland/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S4 E25 - Louis Lynagh on life in Italian rugby and Six Nations R4!
Q: How does it feel to represent Italy after having been in the England squads?
I'm very fortunate and couldn't be happier with my path in rugby, as Italy has a talented group now.
S4 E25 - Louis Lynagh on life in Italian rugby and Six Nations R4!
Q: Can you tell me about your transition from being in England squads to joining the Italy team?
It was a crossroads moment that presented an opportunity for international rugby, which I always wanted to play.
S4 E22 - Gatland goes, England sink the French and Scottish rot against Ireland continues w/ Jamie Noon
Q: Are we expecting an interim coach for Wales?
It's likely that Rob Howley could take over temporarily due to the circumstances surrounding Gatland's departure.
S4 E22 - Gatland goes, England sink the French and Scottish rot against Ireland continues w/ Jamie Noon
Q: Jamie, how do you feel about Warren Gatland's departure?
Gatland's exit seems inevitable after the recent losing streak, but there's more to address within the federation beyond just the coach's departure.
S4 E20 - Six Nations Championship Preview with Jerry Guscott and the Rugby Analyst
Q: What makes this year's Six Nations particularly important?
This year's Six Nations serves as a crucial dress rehearsal for the Rugby World Cup, with player selection and performance heavily impacting future decisions.

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Recent guests on The Rugby Paper Podcast include:

1. Alex Cuthbert
2. Louis Lynagh
3. Craig Chalmers
4. Jamie Noon
5. Brett Igoe
6. Niko Matawalu
7. Taqele Naiyaravoro
8. Jack Kenningham

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