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The Rugby Pod

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Six Nations
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Scotland
Rugby World Cup
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England Rugby
England
British and Irish Lions
South Africa
Wales
Leinster
Ireland
Premiership Rugby
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Ireland Rugby
France
Northampton Saints
England Rugby Team
Leicester Tigers

The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions, stories and shout ou... more

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Latest Episodes

England silence the critics with a statement 45-22 victory over Australia as Steve Borthwick's side rediscover a physical edge and attacking ambition. Goodey and Biggs give some behind-the-scenes context from Allianz and break down what's changed for... more

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It’s the hope that gets you! Jim heads straight out of Scottish Gas Murrayfield to give his raw, honest reaction to a massive Friday & Saturday of the Nations Championship. Scotland had the All Blacks rattled in the first half, but a second-half coll... more

International rugby is BACK, and Jim, Goodey, Bigs are he preview a massive opening weekend of the Nations Championship! Can Scotland finally end 121 years of hurt against the All Blacks? Is England's clash with Australia already a must-win for Steve... more

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We're on the road this week, recording in Glasgow and looking back at a proper derby weekend. Leicester end Northampton’s dominance with 25 unanswered second-half points after a fiery half-time tunnel bust-up. Marcus Smith marks his 200th Harlequins ... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Jansen
Connacht back-row forward and Ireland international
Connacht
Episode: #7 Tunnel Bust ups, Derby Drama, England Squad Surprises & Sean Jansen
George Horne
Scotland international scrum-half and Glasgow Warriors' all-time leading try-scorer
Glasgow Warriors
Episode: #5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club
Pat Lam
Bristol Bears director of rugby
Bristol Bears
Episode: #4 New Blood at URC & Prem Summit, Bath’s Revenge and Pat Lam on Bristol’s Flying Start
Craig Doyle
Broadcaster, TNT Sports host
TNT Sports
Episode: #2 Prem & URC Season Preview: Big Transfers, Predictions & Craig Doyle
John Schmidt
Former Springbok captain and rugby analyst, announced guest for live show
Ulster and Ireland legend
Episode: #48 Season Finale, England's Revenge in Argentina, Red Mist & Missed Red Cards, and Nations Champ Verdict
John Smit
World Cup winner and former Springbok captain
Springboks
Episode: #46 Boks Batter England, Ireland’s Thriller Down Under, Scotland Fly & John Smit Joins
Callum Chick
Former Newcastle Falcons slash Red Bulls captain, joining to chat about Northampton Saints' semi-final victory
Northampton Saints
Episode: #43 Prem Semi Shockers: Exeter Rebuild, Saints Attack on Fire, From Bottom to Top with Callum Chick & a FIERY URC Final
Cadan Murley
Harlequins wing and England international, guest on the show
Harlequins
Episode: #42 Inside England’s Dressing Room with Cadan Murley, Prem Top 4 Down to the Wire & URC Semi’s Scraps
Dan Biggar
Weekly guest on The Rugby Pod
Episode: #40 France Sweep Europe, Leo Under Pressure, Spying Scandals & Diamond’s Crisps Rant

Hosts

Andy Goode
Former England rugby union fly-half and rugby pundit
Jim Hamilton
Former Scotland rugby union lock and rugby pundit
Dan Biggar
Former Wales rugby union fly-half and rugby pundit
Rob
Podcast producer

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10.1k ratings
  • Barely any informative rugby content

    Usually the first 7-10 minutes is plugging sponsorships, their own day to day lives, or this week the football, on a rugby podcast. There is little genuine, insightful, FACTUAL rugby insight, and instead is just “I know…,” “my agent is his agent” attempted name drops, and while podcasts are about opinions, these are heavily biased and usually wrong. The self congratulatory commentary is non stop. Biggar is always a highlight when he’s on with his impartiality and great knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    weprayforlight
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Top pod

    Excellent pod cast. Bigs has been a brilliant addition-insightful, funny and also quite humble. Jim’s analysis has improved no end and he’s still very amusing. Rob is fantastic-great knowledge for the grass roots guy. Goodey is goodey, I want to dislike him but I just can’t quite. He’s a great commentator and always has a bit of gossip.

    Keep it up lads, I have even caught my wife giggling away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reogk
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • The best rugby pod by far

    Hands down the best rugby podcast out there. Great banter, real knowledge, and the guys stay humble while telling it straight. Great weekly rugby updates from a fun crew!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BerlinBS
    Germany4 months ago
  • A loose game

    Generally enjoy the banter and the broad coverage of the 6 Nations but seriously Goodey - Scotland’s last back to back wins were in 1984? Doesn’t a Grand Slam in 1990 imply back to back wins? Surprised no one picked that up….Jim.

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    4
    Khlongtoei
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • A final comment

    I previously made comment about the show but nothing has changed. As such I now give and provide this information for new listeners who may wonder what takes place. This is a rough running order for every show assuming a one hour edition…

    1st minute to Minute 5 - General discussion about what they all got up to in the previous few days

    Minute 5 to Minute 55 - In depth conversation about the English Premiership, discussion about incidents without explanation what they actually were for listeners ... more

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    1
    Roger Over
    United Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

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

A recurring criticism is that coverage can lean heavily toward English rugby, with less attention to other nations and women's rugby.
Fans who enjoy it praise the mix of rugby analysis, weekly updates, humour, and easy rapport among the regular presenters.
Several listeners single out Dan Biggar for informed, measured commentary and say his addition strengthened the panel.
Some listeners find the banter, repetition, sponsor segments, and personal anecdotes take time away from rugby analysis.
Some listeners value the candid opinions, while others feel commentary can be biased or inaccurate on particular teams and incidents.

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#7 Tunnel Bust ups, Derby Drama, England Squad Surprises & Sean Jansen
Q: What's been the biggest shift? So you go to Leicester, you go pro there, and then you're going across to Connacht, you're in the Irish side. What are the big work ons that you've had to really nail down over the last couple of years?
Jansen says Connacht helped him understand professional preparation: structuring his week, planning skills, reviewing training, previewing opponents and learning from experienced teammates.
#7 Tunnel Bust ups, Derby Drama, England Squad Surprises & Sean Jansen
Q: Tell me a bit about your back story, but producer Rob's done a little bit of digging around your, I suppose, your life as a youngster, specifically your mum and dad, right?
Sean Jansen explains that he began playing rugby at 13, progressed through school and an academy, then got into trouble while living in Dunedin. After losing his professional pathway, he made a highlights video that led to an opportunity at Leicester.
#5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club
Q: How important is it to balance your attacking strengths with a more pragmatic style that can win major competitions?
Horne says teams must play to their strengths, but Glasgow's league-winning side used more kicking and pressure in knockout matches, making opponents beat them rather than taking excessive risks. He says successful teams need to adapt to what wins, especially at test level.
#5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club
Q: Have you seen the evolution of the scrum-half role during your career, and what has that evolution been?
George Horne says scrum-halves were once mainly expected to manage territory and kick well, while today leading nines influence games through running, defense, and turnovers as well as kicking and passing. He describes Glasgow's fast, attacking style under Dave Rennie as a good fit for his strengths.
#35 Rivalries Boil Over, Rugby Millionaires & Fly Half Journeyman Billy Searle
Q: How did Leicester sign you and what was the sell to come back to England and compete with James O'Connor?
He says the plan was to bring in more competition, but with him pushing to play and perform, he seized the chance when it came, eventually cementing his role and finding form.

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What is The Rugby Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly rugby discussion blends match reviews, tactical debate, team and player news, season previews, and stories from across club and international rugby. Former internationals Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, and Dan Biggar bring first-hand playing experience, while producer Rob adds a grassroots perspective. The tone is conversational and humorous, with candid opinions, personal anecdotes, sponsor segments, and regular calls for fan questions and shout-outs. Interviews with current players, former captains, coaches, and rugby broadcasters add insight into professional development, team culture, leadership, and the decisions behind on-field results. Coverage often gives substantial attention to the English Premiership alongside the URC and inter... more

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Recent guests on The Rugby Pod include:

1. Sean Jansen
2. George Horne
3. Pat Lam
4. Craig Doyle
5. John Schmidt
6. John Smit
7. Callum Chick
8. Cadan Murley

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