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The Rugby Pod

The Rugby Pod

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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 outs to chat through each week.© All rights reserved. Rugby
Episodes
  • #5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club

    #5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club
    Oct 13 2026
    We're back to break down a weekend of action, including Saints and Bath combining for a 119 points result and sparking a debate: are cricket scorelines good for rugby? We look at Leicester’s comeback thriller against Gloucester, Leinster’s return to the RDS, the All Blacks dismantling Australia and the Springboks making their presence felt in the URC, with the Stormers and Bulls laying down serious markers. Plus, Ulster and Munster serve up another draw, Marcus Smith returns in style and we preview the opening round of the Champions Cup on Premier Sports. We’re also joined by Glasgow Warriors legend George Horne to talk try-scoring records and what makes a world-class scrum-half. Elsewhere, an NFL superstar takes to the grassroots rugby pitch, World Rugby cracks down on dangerous tackles and there’s all the latest news, big talking points and grassroots shoutouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • #4 New Blood at URC & Prem Summit, Bath’s Revenge and Pat Lam on Bristol’s Flying Start

    #4 New Blood at URC & Prem Summit, Bath’s Revenge and Pat Lam on Bristol’s Flying Start
    Oct 6 2026
    Gloucester top the Prem, the Sharks lead the URC and The Dragons and Edinburgh are unbeaten, who predicted that pre season?! Jim, Goodey and Biggs break down Bath's 40-34 win over Exeter, Edinburgh continue their strong start to the season, Munster return to winning ways, Gloucester's 48-0 thrashing of Quins, Sale's revenge at Saracens and a wild 33-33 draw between Glasgow and Ulster. Bristol Director of Rugby Pat Lam also joins the pod to talk about the Bears' flying start, Louis Rees-Zammit's form, and why rugby needs to open its doors to the media. Plus news, the Good, Bad and Ugly, and your shout-outs. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • #3 Club Rugby Off to a Flyer and Wallabies Shock the Boks in CHAOS!

    #3 Club Rugby Off to a Flyer and Wallabies Shock the Boks in CHAOS!
    Sep 29 2026
    Domestic rugby is back with a bang, and the lads are across an absolutely chaotic opening weekend. Jim reflects on pulling the boots back on for the 745 Game and picking up a broken thumb, before we dive into Saracens’ 12-try thriller against Leicester, big opening wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh, Gloucester ending their 12-year wait at Sandy Park and Louis Rees-Zammit lighting it up for Bristol. Plus, we unpack one of the wildest Test finishes you’ll ever see as Australia somehow survive four yellow cards and finish with 11 men to beat the Springboks 42-38 in Perth, complete with broken comms, referees on mobile phones and late drama. There’s also Dupont magic, Santi Carreras producing an early try-of-the-season contender and all the usual Good, Bad & Ugly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 25 mins
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