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 ...
The Gallagher Premiership returned this weekend, following it's break for the men's 6 Nations. Alfie, Alex and Will look back on the action which included some high scoring matches, in particular a wild game between Bristol and Exeter. They discuss whether the Premiership - whilst being entertaining - is preparing players for international rugby, the latest on Newcastle's future and Leicester's rise under Michael Cheika. Plus, Elgan Alderman chats about the opening round in the women's 6 Nations as England beat Italy. And, the boys look ahead to the SGM later this week which could decide Bill Sweeney's future and the possibility of moving away from Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Picking our British and Irish Lions matchday 23 - post 6 Nations
Following the conclusion of the men's 6 Nations, Alfie, Will and Alex are back to pick their matchday 23 for the British & Irish Lions to take on the Wallabies in the first test. They selected a team at the end of 2024 so are back to discuss who has dropped out and who has played their way into contention. Has Marcus Smith's chances been hampered by playing full-back for England? Is Maro Itoje now their choice of captain? And, are Ireland still the dominant nation represented in the matchday squad? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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France win the title as England destroy Wales
Following the conclusion of the 6 Nations, Alfie, Alex and Will review Super Saturday as France won the title and England humbled Wales in Cardiff. They discuss if Maro Itoje is now the front runner to captain the British and Irish Lions? What happens if Andy Farrell doesn't want to select any Welsh players? And, whether France can now go on and dominate the championship for the next few years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How 'super' will the Six Nations Saturday be?
Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are in Cardiff ahead of the final round of the Six Nations. They look forward to 'Super Saturday' with Ireland, England and France all in the hunt for the title and they go through Steve Borthwick's bold England team selection. Plus, they ask if there is a chance of an upset this weekend? Whether Scotland can stop the French party? And, how big a role the 'Cardiff factor' has to play in England's match with Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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France destroy Ireland's grand slam dream - is the Six Nations theirs?
The final weekend in the Six Nations is set up nicely after France produced one of their great performances to beat Ireland in Dublin. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher review the weekend and preview 'Super Saturday' with France, Ireland and England all vying for the title. Mark Palmer also looks back on Scotland's victory over Wales and questions whether they can cause an upset in Paris this weekend. Plus, the boys react to the news that the British & Irish Lions will announce their squad to tour Australia on 8th May in front of a live audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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