Podcast - news, interviews, opinion and more - The Rugby Paper https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:59:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/RP-flavicon-150x150.jpg Podcast - news, interviews, opinion and more - The Rugby Paper https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/ 32 32 PODCAST (S4, E27): Six Nations 2025 Review and picking our British & Irish Lions XV https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449761/podcast-s4-e27-six-nations-2025-review-and-picking-our-british-irish-lions-xv/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449761/podcast-s4-e27-six-nations-2025-review-and-picking-our-british-irish-lions-xv/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:49:53 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=449761 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 review the weekend, discussing the potential start of an era of French dominance, […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449761/podcast-s4-e27-six-nations-2025-review-and-picking-our-british-irish-lions-xv/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E26): France target Six Nations title and Wales target England scalp with Alex Cuthbert https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449191/podcast-s4-e26-france-target-six-nations-title-and-wales-target-england-scalp-with-alex-cuthbert/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449191/podcast-s4-e26-france-target-six-nations-title-and-wales-target-england-scalp-with-alex-cuthbert/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:25:19 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=449191 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 weekend and preview Super Saturday. The guys look back at the weekend, discussing […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/449191/podcast-s4-e26-france-target-six-nations-title-and-wales-target-england-scalp-with-alex-cuthbert/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E25): Louis Lynagh on life in Italian Rugby and Six Nations Round Four! https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/448469/podcast-s4-e25-louis-lynagh-on-life-in-italian-rugby-and-six-nations-round-four/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/448469/podcast-s4-e25-louis-lynagh-on-life-in-italian-rugby-and-six-nations-round-four/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:16:58 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=448469 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 England training squads into the Italy starting lineup, gym and Call […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/448469/podcast-s4-e25-louis-lynagh-on-life-in-italian-rugby-and-six-nations-round-four/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E24): England regain Calcutta Cup, Wales show signs of life & France flourish in Rome, with Nick Heath https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447837/podcast-s4-e24-england-regain-calcutta-cup-wales-show-signs-of-life-france-flourish-in-rome-with-nick-heath/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447837/podcast-s4-e24-england-regain-calcutta-cup-wales-show-signs-of-life-france-flourish-in-rome-with-nick-heath/#respond Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:29:11 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=447837 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 back to beat Italy. Plenty to discuss as always, as the podcast debates whether […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447837/podcast-s4-e24-england-regain-calcutta-cup-wales-show-signs-of-life-france-flourish-in-rome-with-nick-heath/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E23): Calcutta Cup and Six Nations R3 Preview with Scotland Great Craig Chalmers https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447347/podcast-s4-e23-calcutta-cup-and-six-nations-r3-preview-with-scotland-great-craig-chalmers/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447347/podcast-s4-e23-calcutta-cup-and-six-nations-r3-preview-with-scotland-great-craig-chalmers/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:16:52 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=447347 It’s almost time for the third round of the 2025 Six Nations, and the headline fixture of the weekend takes place at Twickenham as England host Scotland. With the fixture’s winner set for a position to make a charge at winning the Championship and competition for British Lions spots coming up, the stakes couldn’t be […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/447347/podcast-s4-e23-calcutta-cup-and-six-nations-r3-preview-with-scotland-great-craig-chalmers/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E22): Warren Gatland goes and England sink France with Jamie Noon https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446827/podcast-s4-e22-warren-gatland-goes-and-england-sink-france-with-jamie-noon/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446827/podcast-s4-e22-warren-gatland-goes-and-england-sink-france-with-jamie-noon/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2025 23:53:33 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=446827 A weekend full of statement wins and in the aftermath, a mid-tournament coaching departure. Join the guys to review how England got the job done at Twickenham against a wasteful French side, as well as discussing Ireland’s damning 11th consecutive victory over Scotland. For Wales, a record-low 14th straight defeat; news broke of Warren Gatland’s […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446827/podcast-s4-e22-warren-gatland-goes-and-england-sink-france-with-jamie-noon/feed/ 0 PODCAST (S4, E21): Six Nations opening round reaction + blockbuster R2 preview with Brett Igoe https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446282/podcast-s4-e21-six-nations-opening-round-reaction-blockbuster-r2-preview-with-brett-igoe/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446282/podcast-s4-e21-six-nations-opening-round-reaction-blockbuster-r2-preview-with-brett-igoe/#respond Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:32:55 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=446282 Three home wins marked the start of the 2025 Six Nations as France thrashed Wales, Scotland conquered Italy and Ireland saw off England. So much to look back on and look forward to as Round Two looks even more tantalising. Will England stick or twist with their selection? Is Antoine Dupont getting even better? Does […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/446282/podcast-s4-e21-six-nations-opening-round-reaction-blockbuster-r2-preview-with-brett-igoe/feed/ 0 Six Nations Predictions League: Round One with Jeremy Guscott and The Rugby Analyst https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445740/six-nations-predictions-league-round-one-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445740/six-nations-predictions-league-round-one-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:25:28 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=445740 Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations opener in Paris tonight the boys from the podcast, alongside this week’s guests, England legend Jeremy Guscott and YouTube’s Rich Isaac (The Rugby Analyst), have given their predictions for each game in round one. Throughout the tournament, we’ll be keeping track of everyone’s predictions with a scoring system to […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445740/six-nations-predictions-league-round-one-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/feed/ 0 PODCAST: (S4, E20) – Six Nations Championship Preview with Jeremy Guscott and the Rugby Analyst https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445708/podcast-s4-e20-six-nations-championship-preview-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445708/podcast-s4-e20-six-nations-championship-preview-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/#respond Wed, 29 Jan 2025 09:50:24 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=445708 Here. We. Go. The Six Nations is just two sleeps away and we can’t wait! Join host Ollie Little and a special panel of Rugby Paper columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain, but also Richard Isaac from the Rugby Analyst as the guys welcome England, British & Irish Lions and Bath legend Jerry Guscott to […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445708/podcast-s4-e20-six-nations-championship-preview-with-jeremy-guscott-and-the-rugby-analyst/feed/ 0 S4, E19: England & Scotland hit by injuries, French clubs fire and South Africans slump https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445137/s4-e19-england-scotland-hit-by-injuries-french-clubs-fire-and-south-africans-slump/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445137/s4-e19-england-scotland-hit-by-injuries-french-clubs-fire-and-south-africans-slump/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:00:30 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=445137 What to make of that Champions Cup weekend? On one hand we saw a classic in Northampton’s victory over Munster, however the issues with the tournament were highlighted by Toulouse and Bordeaux’s drubbings of Leicester and the Sharks, who crashed out at the group stage along with the other South African sides. How can the […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/445137/s4-e19-england-scotland-hit-by-injuries-french-clubs-fire-and-south-africans-slump/feed/ 0 S4, E18: Maro Itoje England captaincy reaction and Niko Matawalu madness https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/444453/s4-e18-maro-itoje-england-captaincy-reaction-and-niko-matawalu-madness/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/444453/s4-e18-maro-itoje-england-captaincy-reaction-and-niko-matawalu-madness/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:31:37 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=444453 Join Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett for this week’s Rugby Paper Podcast edition, recorded just half an hour after it was announced that Maro Itoje would be England’s captain for the Six Nations. The guys react to the England squad announcement before welcoming on former Fiji and Glasgow Warriors scrum-half and winger Niko […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/444453/s4-e18-maro-itoje-england-captaincy-reaction-and-niko-matawalu-madness/feed/ 0 The Rugby Paper Podcast – S4, E17: Discussing the incredible year of Taqele Naiyaravoro https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/443851/the-rugby-paper-podcast-s4-e17-discussing-the-incredible-year-of-taqele-naiyaravoro/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/443851/the-rugby-paper-podcast-s4-e17-discussing-the-incredible-year-of-taqele-naiyaravoro/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:22:29 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=443851 Happy new year one and all and welcome back to the Rugby Paper Podcast! We hope you had a restful holiday season and are as excited as we are about the year of rugby ahead. Kicking off a Lions year in style with the Six Nations just a month away, the guys are joined by […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/443851/the-rugby-paper-podcast-s4-e17-discussing-the-incredible-year-of-taqele-naiyaravoro/feed/ 0 S4, E16: Rugby Paper Podcast 2024 Awards and Champions Cup debate https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436782/s4-e16-rugby-paper-podcast-2024-awards-and-champions-cup-debate/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436782/s4-e16-rugby-paper-podcast-2024-awards-and-champions-cup-debate/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:19:50 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=436782 In our last episode of 2024, the gang is back together in full force. Host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher come together to review the Champions Cup weekend gone by and debate the tournament’s changed format. Don’t miss the Rugby Paper Podcast’s awards for 2024, as the guys pick […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436782/s4-e16-rugby-paper-podcast-2024-awards-and-champions-cup-debate/feed/ 0 I’m getting there, says Jack Kenningham https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/436556/im-getting-there-says-kenningham/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/436556/im-getting-there-says-kenningham/#respond Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:58:11 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/436556/im-getting-there-says-kenningham/ By Cameron Stephens - From the Rugby Paper Podcast Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham is grateful to be fit and firing this season after coming back from an extended run of injuries, and believes he’s getting back to his best. The 25-year-old has amassed 10 appearances so far this season, which includes starting in all of […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/436556/im-getting-there-says-kenningham/feed/ 0 S4, E15: Jack Kenningham talks Champions Cup, Ilona Maher, England prospects and Harlequins Big Game 16 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436189/s4-e15-jack-kenningham-talks-champions-cup-ilona-maher-england-prospects-and-harlequins-big-game-16/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436189/s4-e15-jack-kenningham-talks-champions-cup-ilona-maher-england-prospects-and-harlequins-big-game-16/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 16:01:17 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=436189 Join us for this week’s episode of the Rugby Paper Podcast as Harlequins flanker Jack Kenningham joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain following his side’s narrow defeat by Racing 92 in the opening round of the Champions Cup. The guys discuss the tournament’s format, Jack’s return from injury and England […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/436189/s4-e15-jack-kenningham-talks-champions-cup-ilona-maher-england-prospects-and-harlequins-big-game-16/feed/ 0 S4, E14: Autumn Series ends and British & Irish Lions tour taking shape with Sean Maloney https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/435575/s4-e14-autumn-series-ends-and-british-irish-lions-tour-taking-shape-with-sean-maloney/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/435575/s4-e14-autumn-series-ends-and-british-irish-lions-tour-taking-shape-with-sean-maloney/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:51:31 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=435575 A jam-packed Autumn Series has come to an end, with Australia pushing hosts Ireland right to the limit in Dublin on Saturday, with the Irish ultimately holding on. Australia have now played all four of the home nations in back-to-back weeks and will return home with two wins, and what could have been a third. […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/435575/s4-e14-autumn-series-ends-and-british-irish-lions-tour-taking-shape-with-sean-maloney/feed/ 0 S4, E13: England Autumn Series review with Topsy Ojo https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/434413/s4-e13-england-autumn-series-review-with-topsy-ojo/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/434413/s4-e13-england-autumn-series-review-with-topsy-ojo/#respond Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:00:16 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=434413 England got back to winning ways with a routing of Japan at Twickenham on Sunday. However, after five consecutive defeats prior, questions burn even stronger than they did before the Autumn. Do England keep faith in the blitz defence? Who are the back row/midfield combinations to take the team forward? Is Steve Borthwick the right […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/434413/s4-e13-england-autumn-series-review-with-topsy-ojo/feed/ 0 S4, E12: Nemani Nadolo on England’s struggles, Fiji’s backline and the best wingers in the world https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/433952/s4-e12-nemani-nadolo-on-englands-struggles-fijis-backline-and-the-best-wingers-in-the-world/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/433952/s4-e12-nemani-nadolo-on-englands-struggles-fijis-backline-and-the-best-wingers-in-the-world/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:38:39 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=433952 Three weeks into the Autumn internationals and England and Wales both remain winless. Question marks hang over Steve Borthwick and Warren Gatland’s futures going into the final full weekend of November action. With more tantalising fixtures coming up this weekend including Fiji’s trip to Ireland, the guys are joined by fearsome Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/433952/s4-e12-nemani-nadolo-on-englands-struggles-fijis-backline-and-the-best-wingers-in-the-world/feed/ 0 S4, E11: Joe Tomane celebrates Southern Hemisphere sweep as England fall short again https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433510/s4-e11-joe-tomane-celebrates-southern-hemisphere-sweep-as-england-fall-short-again/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433510/s4-e11-joe-tomane-celebrates-southern-hemisphere-sweep-as-england-fall-short-again/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:12:44 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=433510 It was a great weekend to be south of the equator as New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Fiji and Argentina handed out defeats to Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and Italy. England fell short from a winnable position for the fifth time in six matches against a rejuvenated Wallabies side, while Wales slipped to new lows […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433510/s4-e11-joe-tomane-celebrates-southern-hemisphere-sweep-as-england-fall-short-again/feed/ 0 S4, E10: Alex Cuthbert joins as England drop ball against NZ + Wales set for crucial Autumn Nations Series https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433137/s4-e10-alex-cuthbert-joins-as-england-drop-ball-against-nz-wales-set-for-crucial-autumn-nations-series/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433137/s4-e10-alex-cuthbert-joins-as-england-drop-ball-against-nz-wales-set-for-crucial-autumn-nations-series/#respond Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:43:22 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=433137 With an eight-point lead, England seemed in control at Twickenham, only for a New Zealand fightback and some questionable substitutions to once again deny the men in white for the third time in as many months. Did England’s tactics blow it? How good is Wallace Sititi? Should New Zealand receive a fine for advancing their […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/433137/s4-e10-alex-cuthbert-joins-as-england-drop-ball-against-nz-wales-set-for-crucial-autumn-nations-series/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 9: Luke Pearce on 20-minute Red Card and Autumn Internationals Preview https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432772/series-4-episode-9-luke-pearce-on-20-minute-red-card-and-autumn-internationals-preview/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432772/series-4-episode-9-luke-pearce-on-20-minute-red-card-and-autumn-internationals-preview/#respond Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:47:38 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=432772 We loved this one! Following last week’s 20-minute red card debate amongst the guys, we thought it best to call upon someone entrusted with enacting its introduction to northern hemisphere test rugby this Autumn. Ollie Little, Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett are joined by RFU international referee and one of the best in […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432772/series-4-episode-9-luke-pearce-on-20-minute-red-card-and-autumn-internationals-preview/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 8: 20-Minute Red Card Debate and Newcastle Falcons Finally End Drought https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432303/series-4-episode-8-20-minute-red-card-debate-and-newcastle-falcons-finally-end-drought/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432303/series-4-episode-8-20-minute-red-card-debate-and-newcastle-falcons-finally-end-drought/#respond Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:34:50 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=432303 With the rugby world divided over the trial of the 20-minute red card during the November internationals, it’s only right that the Rugby Paper Podcast weighs in. Join host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain for an intense debate around its introduction to Northern Hemisphere test rugby. The guys also discuss Newcastle’s […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/432303/series-4-episode-8-20-minute-red-card-debate-and-newcastle-falcons-finally-end-drought/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 7: Nick Auterac’s Journey from Rugby to Music Composition + England Squad Reaction https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431951/series-4-episode-7-nick-auteracs-journer-from-rugby-to-music-composition-england-squad-reaction/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431951/series-4-episode-7-nick-auteracs-journer-from-rugby-to-music-composition-england-squad-reaction/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:25:06 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=431951 We love a prop episode! The self-professed ‘oddball’ Nick Auterac joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Nick Cain for this one. The former Saracens, Bath, Harlequins and Northampton front row is now pursuing a career in TV and film composition, and joins the guys to discuss how it’s going as well as […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431951/series-4-episode-7-nick-auteracs-journer-from-rugby-to-music-composition-england-squad-reaction/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 6: Gallagher Premiership, Exeter records and the need for speed with Olly Woodburn https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431473/series-4-episode-6-gallagher-premiership-exeter-records-and-the-need-for-speed-with-olly-woodburn/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431473/series-4-episode-6-gallagher-premiership-exeter-records-and-the-need-for-speed-with-olly-woodburn/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:44:38 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=431473 After a few weeks debating the dramatic final rounds of the Rugby Championship, time to revisit the Gallagher Premiership! Three rounds in and despite question marks around how Saracens would enter their new era, they sit unbeaten at the top of the table. However, the winless Exeter Chiefs have endured their worst ever start to […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/431473/series-4-episode-6-gallagher-premiership-exeter-records-and-the-need-for-speed-with-olly-woodburn/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 5: David Campese reviews Rugby Championship and Australian Rugby https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430996/series-4-episode-5-david-campese-reviews-rugby-championship-and-australian-rugby/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430996/series-4-episode-5-david-campese-reviews-rugby-championship-and-australian-rugby/#respond Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:45:51 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=430996 The Rugby Championship has a new winner for the first time since 2019, as South Africa clinched the last trophy available to them with a resounding 40-point win over Argentina. At the other end of the table, Australia finish the tournament with just one win and bottom of the table for the second year running. […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430996/series-4-episode-5-david-campese-reviews-rugby-championship-and-australian-rugby/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 4: Argentina make history, but can they do it again? https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430522/series-4-episode-4-argentina-make-history-but-can-they-do-it-again/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430522/series-4-episode-4-argentina-make-history-but-can-they-do-it-again/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2024 08:58:25 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=430522 For the first time since their involvement in the Rugby Championship, Argentina have secured a win against the other three nations in a single tournament. They downed reigning World Champions South Africa on Saturday to give themselves a slim chance of winning the Rugby Championship for the first time. Joining the guys to revel in […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430522/series-4-episode-4-argentina-make-history-but-can-they-do-it-again/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 3: Gallagher Premiership season preview with Luther Burrell https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430039/series-4-episode-3-gallagher-premiership-season-preview-with-luther-burrell/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430039/series-4-episode-3-gallagher-premiership-season-preview-with-luther-burrell/#respond Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:25:34 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=430039 The Gallagher Premiership returns! Can Northampton defend their title? How will Saracens fare without Owen Farrell? Will Newcastle give a better account of themselves? Ex-England centre Luther Burrell joins Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain to discuss all for this one. A former Saint and Falcon, Luther has seen it all in the Premiership. […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/430039/series-4-episode-3-gallagher-premiership-season-preview-with-luther-burrell/feed/ 0 Series 4, Episode 2: Juandré Kruger on unstoppable Springboks and woeful Wallabies https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/429665/series-4-episode-2-juandre-kruger-on-unstoppable-springboks-and-woeful-wallabies/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/429665/series-4-episode-2-juandre-kruger-on-unstoppable-springboks-and-woeful-wallabies/#respond Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:58:22 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=429665 The Rugby Paper Podcast’s microscope moves south of the equator for today’s episode, as in the latest round of the Rugby Championship South Africa wrapped up their fourth consecutive win against the All Blacks before Argentina condemned Australia to their largest ever defeat. The Springboks continue to go from strength to strength under Rassie Erasmus, […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/429665/series-4-episode-2-juandre-kruger-on-unstoppable-springboks-and-woeful-wallabies/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 43: England beat Japan and the crazy life of Shaunagh Brown https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/426465/series-3-episode-43-england-beat-japan-and-the-crazy-life-of-shaunagh-brown/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/426465/series-3-episode-43-england-beat-japan-and-the-crazy-life-of-shaunagh-brown/#respond Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:33:12 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=426465 In a congested weekend of rugby England put 50 points past Japan to carry some momentum into their two-test series against New Zealand. The Rugby Paper Podcast returns to reflect on the weekend with Ollie Little and Chris Hewett. The guys are then joined by former England prop and women’s rugby trailblazer Shaunagh Brown. Shaunagh […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/426465/series-3-episode-43-england-beat-japan-and-the-crazy-life-of-shaunagh-brown/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 42: Tom Pearson reflects on Premiership win and England summer squad debate https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/425952/series-3-episode-42-tom-pearson-reflects-on-premiership-win-and-england-summer-squad-debate/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/425952/series-3-episode-42-tom-pearson-reflects-on-premiership-win-and-england-summer-squad-debate/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:18:22 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=425952 Northampton have ended their 10-year drought, securing the Gallagher Premiership title against 14-man Bath in a thriller at Twickenham on Saturday. Tom Pearson was one of the key performers for Saints on Saturday, and he joins host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett, Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher to reflect on what it means to […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/425952/series-3-episode-42-tom-pearson-reflects-on-premiership-win-and-england-summer-squad-debate/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 41: Gallagher Premiership Final debate and general rugby revelry with Craig Doyle https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425710/series-3-episode-41-gallagher-premiership-final-debate-and-general-rugby-revelry-with-craig-doyle/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425710/series-3-episode-41-gallagher-premiership-final-debate-and-general-rugby-revelry-with-craig-doyle/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 16:20:14 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=425710 The big one is upon us! Northampton Saints and Bath are set to battle it out in one of the most eagerly anticipated Gallagher Premiership Final in years. This week’s episode goes completely off-piste, as host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett are joined by TNT Premiership rugby and European […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425710/series-3-episode-41-gallagher-premiership-final-debate-and-general-rugby-revelry-with-craig-doyle/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 40: Lee Dickson – Premiership semi-finals preview https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425269/series-3-episode-40-lee-dickson-premiership-semi-finals-preview/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425269/series-3-episode-40-lee-dickson-premiership-semi-finals-preview/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 11:22:06 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=425269 What a Champions Cup final it was, and Antoine Dupont‘s Toulouse ultimately condemned Leinster to a third consecutive final defeat to claim their sixth European crown. Much to discuss in this week’s episode as the Gallagher Premiership playoffs begin this weekend, with Northampton hosting Saracens on Friday night before Sale head to Bath on Saturday. […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/425269/series-3-episode-40-lee-dickson-premiership-semi-finals-preview/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 39: Gordon D’Arcy – Champions Cup Final Preview https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/424802/series-3-episode-39-gordon-darcy-champions-cup-final-preview/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/424802/series-3-episode-39-gordon-darcy-champions-cup-final-preview/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 17:14:42 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=424802 The highly-anticipated Champions Cup final takes place on Saturday afternoon with two European heavyweights, Leinster and Toulouse, set to provide a mouthwatering end to the European campaign! Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher to preview the blockbuster fixture is Ireland and Leinster legend, Gordon D’Arcy. Stream this week’s episode of […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/424802/series-3-episode-39-gordon-darcy-champions-cup-final-preview/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 38: JP Doyle on laws of the game and Premiership final day https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/424138/series-3-episode-38-jp-doyle-on-laws-of-the-game-and-premiership-final-day/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/424138/series-3-episode-38-jp-doyle-on-laws-of-the-game-and-premiership-final-day/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 15:52:43 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=424138 The Gallagher Premiership is headed towards a superb Super Saturday, with five teams still in the running for the final two play-off spots! Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher first to discuss the laws of the game, including TMO interventions, tackle laws and scrums, before the guys preview […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/424138/series-3-episode-38-jp-doyle-on-laws-of-the-game-and-premiership-final-day/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 37: Champions Cup, Dupont and Olympics with Mike Friday https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/423619/series-3-episode-37-champions-cup-semis-dupont-and-olympics-with-mike-friday/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/423619/series-3-episode-37-champions-cup-semis-dupont-and-olympics-with-mike-friday/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 11:38:33 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=423619 There’s plenty on the agenda for the Rugby Paper Podcast this week. Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris Hewett and Nick Cain review English disappointment in the Champions Cup semi-finals, before they are joined by USA 7s Head Coach Mike Friday to discuss the end of the season, Antoine Dupont and, of course, this […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/423619/series-3-episode-37-champions-cup-semis-dupont-and-olympics-with-mike-friday/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 36: Ruan Ackermann on Prem weekend, residency rules and EPCR semis https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/423083/series-3-episode-36-ruan-ackermann-on-prem-weekend-residency-rules-and-epcr-semis/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/423083/series-3-episode-36-ruan-ackermann-on-prem-weekend-residency-rules-and-epcr-semis/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:10:02 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=423083 Following a pivotal weekend of Gallagher Premiership action – not without its controversies – Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain are joined by Gloucester back row Ruan Ackermann. The guys discuss Karl Dickson’s refereeing controversy at Twickenham last weekend, before Ruan previews Gloucester’s EPCR Challenge Cup semi-final clash against Benetton, as well as the […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/423083/series-3-episode-36-ruan-ackermann-on-prem-weekend-residency-rules-and-epcr-semis/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 35: Grand Slam decider preview with Marlie Packer https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/422647/series-3-episode-35-grand-slam-decider-preview-with-marlie-packer/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/422647/series-3-episode-35-grand-slam-decider-preview-with-marlie-packer/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:45:16 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=422647 It all comes down to this! The Women’s Six Nations is heading for an epic conclusion in Bordeaux on Saturday as England take on France, with both sides undefeated and in the hunt for a Grand Slam. Joining the Rugby Paper Podcast to preview that game, and explain why she is called ‘Daddy Packs’, is […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/422647/series-3-episode-35-grand-slam-decider-preview-with-marlie-packer/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 34: Champions Cup review and Premiership run-in with Jordan Crane https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/422144/series-3-episode-34-champions-cup-review-and-premiership-run-in-with-jordan-crane/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/422144/series-3-episode-34-champions-cup-review-and-premiership-run-in-with-jordan-crane/#respond Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:59:53 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=422144 The quarter-final stage of the Champions Cup was an absolute try-fest, with 41 tries in four games underpinning headline wins for Harlequins and Leinster.  Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett, Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain to analyse those games as well as those who put their hand up for England selection is former […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/422144/series-3-episode-34-champions-cup-review-and-premiership-run-in-with-jordan-crane/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 33: Matt Dawson on England, Northampton and the Champions Cup https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/421567/series-3-episode-33-matt-dawson-on-england-northampton-and-the-champions-cup/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/421567/series-3-episode-33-matt-dawson-on-england-northampton-and-the-champions-cup/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:50:28 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=421567 This is a big one! Plenty on the menu for host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett as they are joined by England World Cup winner and rugby legend Matt Dawson. The guys take trips down memory lane to RWC 2003 and the 1997 British Lions tour, and Matt gives […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/421567/series-3-episode-33-matt-dawson-on-england-northampton-and-the-champions-cup/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 32: Simon Middleton discusses Red Roses https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/all/world/womens-international/womens-six-nations/420812/series-3-episode-32-simon-middleton-discusses-red-roses-and-womens-six-nations/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/all/world/womens-international/womens-six-nations/420812/series-3-episode-32-simon-middleton-discusses-red-roses-and-womens-six-nations/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:58:10 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=420812 The Red Roses are two rounds into their Six Nations title defence and have come away with two convincing bonus point wins. New head coach John Mitchell has spoken about developing an attacking brand of rugby to match that of the Black Ferns with a home Rugby World Cup less than 18 months away. Joining […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/all/world/womens-international/womens-six-nations/420812/series-3-episode-32-simon-middleton-discusses-red-roses-and-womens-six-nations/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 31: Picking a British & Irish Lions XV for Australia 2025 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/420380/series-3-episode-31-picking-a-british-irish-lions-xv-for-australia-2025/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/420380/series-3-episode-31-picking-a-british-irish-lions-xv-for-australia-2025/#respond Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:09:56 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=420380 The British & Irish Lions are just over a year away from heading down under to take on Australia! With dust settling after the 2024 Six Nations, host Ollie Little called together columnists Chris Hewett, Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher with one goal: naming a XV to do the business against the Wallabies.  Who would […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/420380/series-3-episode-31-picking-a-british-irish-lions-xv-for-australia-2025/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 30: Nigel Owens reviews Six Nations 2024 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419921/series-3-episode-30-nigel-owens-reviews-six-nations-2024/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419921/series-3-episode-30-nigel-owens-reviews-six-nations-2024/#respond Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:40:39 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=419921 What a Six Nations the 2024 edition has been! Super Saturday did not disappoint, and it was Ireland that ultimately claimed back-to-back titles. To look back on Saturday’s fixtures as well as review the tournament as a whole, host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher, Chris Hewett and Nick Cain are joined by rugby refereeing […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419921/series-3-episode-30-nigel-owens-reviews-six-nations-2024/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 29: Maxime Mermoz previews final round and shares bold views on France https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419443/series-3-episode-29-maxime-mermoz-previews-six-nations-finale-and-shares-bold-views-on-france/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419443/series-3-episode-29-maxime-mermoz-previews-six-nations-finale-and-shares-bold-views-on-france/#respond Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:30:07 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=419443 It is time to look ahead to Six Nations super Saturday! The best Saturday of the year is upon us, and with three tantalising contests to look ahead to, we hope you’re as excited as we are.  One of those fixtures is ‘Le Crunch’, as France take on England to round off the tournament in […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/419443/series-3-episode-29-maxime-mermoz-previews-six-nations-finale-and-shares-bold-views-on-france/feed/ 0 Podcast reacts to stunning wins for England and Italy https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/419259/podcast-reacts-to-stunning-wins-for-england-and-italy/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/419259/podcast-reacts-to-stunning-wins-for-england-and-italy/#respond Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:30:50 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=419259 What a weekend of rugby! The latest round of the 2024 Six Nations was without doubt its best so far, as Italy and England pulled off shock upsets in two pulsating encounters on Saturday. In a very special mini-episode of the Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/419259/podcast-reacts-to-stunning-wins-for-england-and-italy/feed/ 0 Episode 100! Previewing England vs Ireland with Jonny Bell https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/418970/episode-100-previewing-england-vs-ireland-with-jonny-bell/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/418970/episode-100-previewing-england-vs-ireland-with-jonny-bell/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:28:45 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=418970 This week, the Rugby Paper Podcast brings up 100 episodes! A huge thank you to all those who support and continue to follow the podcast – we could not have done it without you.  The guys commemorate the podcast’s century by previewing the fourth round of the 2024 Six Nations and in particular looking ahead […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/418970/episode-100-previewing-england-vs-ireland-with-jonny-bell/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 26: Weekend round-up and Tomas Appleton on Portugal’s future https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/418319/series-3-episode-26-weekend-round-up-and-tomas-appleton-on-portugals-future/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/418319/series-3-episode-26-weekend-round-up-and-tomas-appleton-on-portugals-future/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:23:04 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=418319 Refereeing controversy was once again at the heart of the third round of the 2024 Six Nations, as Paolo Garbisi’s contentious missed kick denied Italy a first Six Nations win in France. Plenty to discuss for host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain and Chris Hewett in this one! With The Rugby Paper […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/418319/series-3-episode-26-weekend-round-up-and-tomas-appleton-on-portugals-future/feed/ 0 Series 3 Episode 25: Calcutta Cup preview with Bryan Redpath https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/417533/series-3-episode-25-calcutta-cup-preview-with-bryan-redpath/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/417533/series-3-episode-25-calcutta-cup-preview-with-bryan-redpath/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:47:30 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=417533 Round 3 of the 2024 Six Nations is coming thick and fast and the headline fixture – as it often is – is Saturday’s Calcutta Cup fixture between Scotland and England at Murrayfield. Scotland are looking for their fourth consecutive win against England for the first time since 1896, whilst all eyes are on how […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/417533/series-3-episode-25-calcutta-cup-preview-with-bryan-redpath/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 24: Round Two controversy with Peter Winterbottom https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/416973/series-3-episode-24-round-two-controversy-with-peter-winterbottom/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/416973/series-3-episode-24-round-two-controversy-with-peter-winterbottom/#respond Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:37:33 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=416973 The second round of the 2024 Six Nations was marred by refereeing controversy, most notably TMO Brian MacNeice and referee Nic Berry not awarding a try that would have handed Scotland victory over France.  Today refereeing, the TMO process and the laws of the game are under the Rugby Paper Podcast’s microscope as host Ollie […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/features/podcast/416973/series-3-episode-24-round-two-controversy-with-peter-winterbottom/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 23: Six Nations latest and remembering Barry John with Jonathan Davies https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/416304/series-3-episode-23-six-nations-latest-and-remembering-barry-john-with-jonathan-davies/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/416304/series-3-episode-23-six-nations-latest-and-remembering-barry-john-with-jonathan-davies/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=416304 The opening round of the 2024 Six Nations threw the script out the window as Scotland almost let a 27-point lead slip against Wales, Ireland thumped France at home and England cut it close against Italy.  With England set to host Wales this weekend and France looking to bounce back against the Scots, host Ollie […]

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]]> https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/416304/series-3-episode-23-six-nations-latest-and-remembering-barry-john-with-jonathan-davies/feed/ 0 Series 3, Episode 22: Six Nations 2024 preview with Jerry Guscott https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/415690/series-3-episode-22/ https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/latest-news/415690/series-3-episode-22/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 17:02:00 +0000 https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/?p=415690 International rugby is back for the first time since Rugby World Cup 2023, and it’s Six Nations season! It is the dawn of a new era, with each nation either deploying a new captain or a new head coach. As is Rugby Paper Podcast tradition, to preview the whole tournament and the blockbuster opening fixtures, […]

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