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The Ruck

The Ruck

By: The Times
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The 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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Episodes
  • Historic weekend leaves three nations in the running
    Mar 9 2026

    What a weekend of 6 Nations action!


    Italy recorded their first-ever win against England, Scotland produced one of their best performances to put 50 points on France and Wales continued their revival in defeat to Ireland.


    Alfie, Elgan and Charlie look back on all the action and ask where this weekend ranks all-time in 6 Nations history?


    They also discuss what makes Scotland so impressive after their victory gives them a shot at the title on Super Saturday? How damaging was the defeat for France and what does it mean that they will miss out on a Grand Slam for the second year running? Plus, how will England regroup after their defeat in Rome?


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    54 mins
  • England's 6 Nations in ruins after their first-ever defeat to Italy
    Mar 7 2026

    England have lost to Italy for the first time!


    Following a historic day in Rome, Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher are in the Stadio Olympico to unpack an incredible occasion and hugely damaging England defeat.


    What does the future hold for Steve Borthwick? Can he continue as England head coach? How can a team that won 12 matches in a row suddenly look so lost?


    They also heap praise on Italy and discuss why this is a significant moment for Italian rugby and the 6 Nations as a whole.



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    32 mins
  • Can 'best ever' Italy beat England for the first time?
    Mar 5 2026

    England make the trip to Rome in the 6 Nations following two defeats and two terrible performances against Scotland and Ireland. So how much pressure are they under ahead of facing Italy on Saturday?


    Alfie Reynolds, Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe are on the streets of the Eternal City to look ahead to the match. They chat about the raft of changes Steve Borthwick has made for the game and what that tells us about the position England find themselves in. Is it bold selection or panic?


    They also speak with the Italy winger Louis Lynagh who reflects on his move from Harlequins to Benetton - where he now lives with his Italian grandad - and his time in the England setup under Eddie Jones.


    Plus, the boys look ahead to Ireland v Wales and Scotland vs France this weekend.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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