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The Rugby Pod

The Ringer
Rugby World Cup
Six Nations
England Rugby
Ireland National Rugby Team
New Zealand National Rugby Team
Scotland Rugby
Champions Cup
Ireland Rugby
South Africa
Owen Farrell
Jean Kleyn
World Cup
Italy Rugby
Ben Youngs
Eddie Jones
Leinster Rugby
Premiership Rugby
Christmas Decorating
Saracens
Munster

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 to chat through each ... more

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Latest Episodes

It’s one of the best periods of the season and the lads are buzzing as the Autumn Nations Series North v South showdowns kick off, including England v Australia at Twickenham and Ireland gearing up to meet the All Blacks in Chicago. Goodey and Jim di... more

Munster sent shockwaves through Irish rugby with a statement win over Leinster at Croke Park, dismantling their biggest rivals to go joint top of the URC. Is it a shift in power, or a Lions hangover? Goodey, Big Jim and Biggs get stuck into the fall... more

It was Derby Day in the Prem, and the lads are back to break it all down. Jim and Goodey chat through an epic weekend of rivalries with Saints edging Tigers in a thriller with lots of niggle, Quins toppling Sarries again, and Bath blitzing Gloucester... more

This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads send their thoughts and support following the very emotional news as England legend Lewis Moody reveals his MND diagnosis. Everyone on the Pod wishes him, and his family the very best during this very tough time, ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Calder
Chief Growth Officer of Premiership Rugby
Premiership Rugby
Episode: #3 Back with a Bang - English Rugby's Masterplan, Leinster Nilled and Sacha is Boks Office
Steve Diamond
Director of Rugby
Newcastle Falcons
Episode: #1 Red Bull Takeover, Saving Grassroots Rugby & Six Nations vs The Rugby Championship
George North
Welsh rugby player with over 100 caps for Wales and a two-time British and Irish Lion
Northampton Saints
Episode: George North: From Teen Prodigy to Lions Legend
Conor Murray
A celebrated Irish rugby player and former British and Irish Lions international
Irish Rugby Football Union
Episode: Conor Murray: Lions Legend, Ireland & Munster Great
Fin Smith
Fly-half for Northampton Saints and member of the British and Irish Lions
Northampton Saints
Episode: Episode 34 - Lions Squad Debrief and Fin Smith Joins the Pod
Matt Sherratt
Former Wales interim boss and current head coach of Cardiff
Cardiff Rugby
Episode: Episode 32 - Welsh Giant-Killings, Prem Shake-Up, Champions Cup Semis & Matt Sherratt Joins the Pod
Stephen Vaughan
CEO of Worcester Warriors, previously involved with Wasps and Yorkshire Cricket
Worcester Warriors
Episode: Episode 29 - Champions Cup Skyfall & Scorefest, Plus The Warriors Return!
Peter Bernick
Co-owner of the Chicago Hounds
Chicago Hounds
Episode: Episode 27 - Showdown Showstopper & Chicago Builds a Rugby Empire
Andy Onyeama-Christie
Scotland and Saracens back row, recovering from injury
Saracens
Episode: Episode 26 - The Big Six Nations Wrap Up and The Showdown at Spurs!

Hosts

Big Jim Hamilton
Co-host known for his humor and engaging sports commentary.
Andy Goode
Co-host and former rugby player with a deep understanding of the game.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.7k ratings
  • Sorry but…

    Been a fan for many years and enjoyed it but I feel you may now need to change the name to the “English Rugby Pod”. Remember we’re not all obsessed hearing lengthy discussion about the make up of the English Autumn Nations squad or a break down of all the games in the English “Prem”. There are other countries out there. I find myself fast forwarding more often or switching off altogether. You may not be concerned about this as you get more successful but you’re certainly losing me and others.

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    Roger Over
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • Amazing

    I think your show is amazing, and I’m just 12 and I get your humour you’re very funny!🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mosey masters
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Turned for the worse

    Have been listening to the pod for many years but recently felt that it’s changed its tone and it is on a slide. Have tried to stay away from questionable topics in the Rugby world and don’t seem to be interested in seeing it from the other side

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    DHTM0103
    New Zealand20 days ago
  • Out of touch!

    Listened to episode 1 of season 10 and can’t believe there was not a single mention of the women’s rugby World Cup.

    The numbers for the tournament are in and you guys are clearly out of touch. Dare I say that Bill Sweeney is even more in touch.

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    1
    WazG79
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • DomH

    Enjoy the show usually but you haven’t tried hard enough during the women’s World Cup. Your analysis of the semis was so weak - you clearly hadn’t watched the England v France match and you had nothing meaningful to say. You can do better - you talk about more eyeballs on the game but you seem to ignore 50% of the population. Please try harder

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    DomH1975
    United Kingdoma month ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and sports analysis, often praising the camaraderie among the hosts.
Recent reviews also suggest a divide in opinions regarding bias, particularly related to national perspectives in rugby discussions.
The engaging nature of the podcast keeps fans returning, with many highlighting standout guests and humorous anecdotes as key attractions.
Feedback indicates a desire for deeper discussions regarding rugby culture and inclusivity, suggesting some listeners feel certain perspectives are overlooked.

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#4 Moody’s Battle, Diamond Falls, Autumn Nations Preview, Boks Roll & Dragons Rise
Q: What do you think about the future of rugby coaching roles?
Leicester's situation is intriguing; they have a spine to that team, but they're in transition.
#4 Moody’s Battle, Diamond Falls, Autumn Nations Preview, Boks Roll & Dragons Rise
Q: How do you feel about the current rugby scenario with the high-profile cases of MND?
There's a need to ask questions and understand why so many rugby players are diagnosed with MND.
#2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final
Q: What do you see as the biggest difference between your time in the NFL and the competitive nature of the Premiership?
It's a completely different environment, but both sports demand a high level of commitment and skill.
#2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final
Q: Louis, what prompted your decision to leave the NFL and return to rugby?
The experience was enriching, but ultimately I missed rugby and decided to make a comeback.
Episode 41 - Farrell’s Game Plan Takes Shape & Lions Demolition in Perth
Q: What is the significance of the upcoming tour for Scotland?
For Scotland, the tour represents a vital opportunity to develop and showcase young talent against top-tier opposition in New Zealand and Fiji, crucial for the World Rugby rankings and World Cup preparations.

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Focusing on rugby, this podcast blends sports analysis with humor, creating a casual yet informative listening experience. Regular discussions capture the essence of major international tournaments, the British and Irish Lions, and the dynamics of contemporary rugby. Themes often include team performance insights, player spotlights, coaching critiques, and memorable match breakdowns, often punctuated by light-hearted banter among the hosts. The inclusion of guest experts, along with feedback from a loyal listener base, presents a well-rounded perspective that appeals to rugby enthusiasts looking for both depth and entertainment in their sports commentary.

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1. The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
2. Rugby Union Weekly
3. For The Love Of Rugby
4. The Big Jim Show
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The Rugby Pod launched 10 years ago and published 467 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Rugby Pod include:

1. Rob Calder
2. Steve Diamond
3. George North
4. Conor Murray
5. Fin Smith
6. Matt Sherratt
7. Stephen Vaughan
8. Peter Bernick

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