Will Bath create history? And why is R360 'delusional'?
Alfie and Will look back on a brilliant weekend of Premiership Rugby semi-finals as Bath and Leicester book their spot at Twickenham. Can Bath end a 29 year wait to be crowned champions of England? And, they continue to be confused as to how good Leicester actually are! They also reflect on Bristol and Sale, who lost in those semi-finals, and where both clubs go from here. Plus, they have the latest British & Irish Lions squad news and why the new franchise rugby competition R360 is 'delusional'! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Finn Russell and Will Stuart take us behind Bath's rise
It's Premiership semi-final week! So Alfie and Will head to Bath to speak with Finn Russell, Will Stuart and Johann van Graan. They find out how the club became the best team in England this season, what goes into facing their rivals Bristol in the semi-final on Friday and what winning a Premiership title would mean. Plus, they preview the other semi-final between Leicester and Sale, discuss the controversial penalty shootout in the URC between the Sharks and Munster and they ask whether Owen Farrell could really be returning to Saracens next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Champions and Challenge Cup finals review
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes review the European finals over the weekend. Alex reflects on Northampton's defeat to Bordeaux in a brilliant Champions Cup final and Stuart explains why the constant TMO interventions in high profile matches are a major issue for the sport. Plus, they chat about Henry Pollock, whether the Challenge Cup can be the platform for Bath to now win the Premiership and an update on the club world championship which is set to start in 2028. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Are Bath coasting to the Premiership title?
Alfie, Will and Alex are in Richmond as the British & Irish Lions squad meet for the first time since Andy Farrell named his touring party. So, why is Sione Tuipulotu set to be a tour favourite? Hear why Ollie Chessum is getting stick for his reaction to being named on the tour? And, what is the first Lions tour he remembers watching? Plus, Will and Alex chat to former England and British & Irish Lions prop Mako Vunipola about life playing for Vannes in France and his illustrious Lions career. The boys look back on the Premiership fixtures this week and ask whether Bath are coasting to the title, and update on some news about the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How the Premiership big games have brought the league to life
Alfie, Steve, Alex and Will look back on the Premiership action over the weekend including showpiece matches in Cardiff and at Twickenham. They discuss how encouraging those events are for the league and whether all clubs need to buy into them. Plus, they get into the top four shake-up, why Andy Farrell may need to call up more players for the Lions first game in Dublin and some news on the Nations Championship final being played in America in 2030. 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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