Ruck & Maul Rugby Podcast

Episode 19- Sale Skip Super Sunday

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:15:23 GMT

The final round of the Gallagher Premiership season ends in off-field controversy, but on-field quality. We also discuss Eddie Jones' England training squad announcement, with a number of fresh faces invited into camp.

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Episode 18- Bristol & Exeter Champions of Europe?

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:22:11 GMT

As we approach the business end of the European competitions, two West Country sides rise to the fore, as Bristol & Exeter progress to the finals of the Challenge and Champions Cup respectively. We discuss this and more on this week's podcast.

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Episode 17- Semi Marches Into the Semis

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 12:55:11 GMT

European rugby returned this weekend, with the best from the Gallagher Premiership, Pro 14 & Top 14 going head to head. Among the talking points; Bristol cruise into the semis after demolishing the Dragons, Saracens untroubled by the loss of Owen Farrell defeat Leinster in their own back yard, and Cheslin Kolbe creates his own highlight reel once again.

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Episode 16- Farrell Falls Foul

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 15:17:34 GMT

A thriller down in New Zealand as they show the world just how ridiculous their depth is, and a shocker at Allianz Park as Farrell plays too close to the edge and earns himself a red card. Our thoughts on this and more in Episode 16- Farrell Falls Foul.

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Episode 15- Super Rugby England

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:26:21 GMT

In a weekend where the Chiefs and the Sharks dominated, with high score-lines, optional defence and offloads galore, we were left wondering whether we were actually watching the Gallagher Premiership, or whether Super Rugby had somehow returned!

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Episode 14- Requiem for a Mullet

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:00:50 GMT

In this episode we discuss great rugby tragedies, rivalries renewed in the Pro14, and top 4 shake-ups in the Gallagher Premiership.

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Episode 13- As One Door Closes, Another Opens

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:17:46 GMT

As Super Rugby Aotearoa comes to a close, the Gallagher Premiership returns. We sum up the Aotearoa competition, give our players and breakout stars of the tournament, before dissecting the first round of Premiership games since March.

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Episode 12.2- Project Restart

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:00:46 GMT

Rugby in the UK is finally back! There have been plenty of changes in playing in coaching staff across all 12 teams, and with 9 rounds of rugby left to play, there's still all to play for.

In part 2 we take a look at London Irish, Northampton, Sale, Saracens, Wasps, & Worcester.

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Episode 12.1- Project Restart

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:00:40 GMT

Rugby in the UK is finally back! There have been plenty of changes in playing in coaching staff across all 12 teams, and with 9 rounds of rugby left to play, there's still all to play for.

In part 1 we take a look at Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Harlequins & Leicester.

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Episode 11- Another Year, Another Trophy

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:06:27 GMT

They say that there are 3 things that you can count on in life; death, taxes, and the Crusaders lifting the trophy.

In this episode we discuss the weekend's matches as The Crusaders come from behind to seal the championship at home to the Highlanders, the Hurricanes put the final nail in the coffin of the Chiefs who finish the competition winless, and over in Australia, upsets galore as the Rebels beat the Brumbies, and the Waratahs beat the Reds! We also discuss the outside backs for Warren Gatland's starting Lions XV against South Africa next summer, and discuss a potential record breaking signing for Bath.

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Episode 10.5- Crusaders Crowned Again?

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 16:00:03 GMT

The Crusaders have the opportunity to be crowned champions of Super Rugby Aotearoa if they beat the Highlanders this weekend, whilst the Chiefs are still desperately trying not to finish the competition winless. How do you think these games will play out this weekend?

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Episode 10- Finlay Christie: Scotland's No.9?

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:00:22 GMT

Could Finlay Christie be Scotland's solution to replace the retiring Grieg Laidlaw? Is Caleb Clarke playing himself into All Black's contention? And who will Gatland select in the centre for the first Lions test against South Africa? We cover all of these topics and more in this week's podcast.

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Episode 9- The Hurricanes Halt the Crusade

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT

Plenty to discuss this week after another sublime weekend of rugby in the southern hemisphere, as the Hurricanes pull off the impossible to defeat the Crusaders at home for the first time since 2016, and the Blues deny the Chiefs some respite from their losing run. Over in Australia, the Brumbies dominate the Force, and the Rebels repel the Waratahs.

In other news, we discuss the recent signings by the Leicester Tigers, a return to the Hurricane for Julian Savea, and the Lions starting half-back combination for next summer's Lion's tour of South Africa.

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Episode 8.5- Beaudie's Back at 10

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 16:29:23 GMT

The battle of the Jordies, Van Wyk's dropped and Beaudie's long awaited return to fly-half are among the topics in this week's preview pod.

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Episode 8- Warren's Worries Continue

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:43:10 GMT

Warren Gatland's Chiefs record their 5th straight loss of the tournament at home against the Chiefs after a stunning performance from Aaron Smith, is he the best scrum-half in the world right now? In addition to this we discuss the Battle of the Barretts as Jordie's Hurricanes beat Beaudie's Blues, and we discuss who Gatland will select in the back row for the Lions in South Africa next summer.

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Episode 7.5- The Battle of the Barretts

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:24:42 GMT

It's Jordie v Beaudie this weekend as the Hurricanes take on the Blues, whilst the Chiefs host the Highlanders. In Australia, the Reds face the Force, and the Waratahs and the Brumbies lock horns.

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Episode 7- Mo'unga Mo' Problems

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:29:33 GMT

Richie Mo'unga leads a 2nd half fight back to beat the Blues, and TJ torpedos the Highlanders in the capital. We review the weekend's fixtures, as well discussing our favourite ever 7, and predicting the starting 2nd row pair for the Lions next summer.

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Episode 6.5- A New Hope for The Force?

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 21:00:51 GMT

Join us as we preview Round 5 of Super Rugby Aotearoa and Round 2 of Super Rugby Australia, as the Crusaders take on the Blues in a top of the table clash, the Highlanders travel to Wellington, and the Force return against the Waratahs.

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Episode 6- Sinckler: World Player of the Year?

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 19:49:57 GMT

In this episode we talk Beauden leaving the Blues and the outstanding talent of the English front row, as well as dissecting the weekend's matches in Australia and New Zealand.

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Episode 5.5- The George Bridge Conundrum

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 15:15:07 GMT

We preview this weekend's action as the Highlanders take on the Crusaders and the two winless teams in Super Rugby Aotearoa, the Chiefs and the Hurricanes meet in Hamilton. In Australia, the Brumbies host the Rebels in the opening round of the Super Rugby AU competition following the Reds defeat of the Waratahs.

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Episode 5- The Force Awakens

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 16:00:07 GMT

Live rugby union in Australia is back in the form of the Super Rugby AU competition. We preview the 5 teams; The Brumbies, Red, Rebels, Waratahs and Western Force, and pick out a few key players to look out for.

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Episode 4- Laulala Land

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:43:02 GMT

We review the action from round 4 of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition as the Blues continue their winning run, defeating the Highlanders at home, and the Crusaders take down the Chiefs in Christchurch.

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Episode 3.5- Marchant Marches On

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 16:00:38 GMT

We take a look at the team sheets for this weekend's fixtures and give our predictions as the Blues take on the Highlanders and the Crusaders host the Chiefs.

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Episode 3- A Future England Star is Born

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 16:26:26 GMT

We review round 2 of the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition as the Blues beat the Chiefs in Hamilton and the Crusaders take the Hurricanes by storm in the capital.

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Episode 2.5- "Is that THE Adam Thomson?"

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:50:47 GMT

We preview Round 2 in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition as the Chiefs host the Blues, and the Crusaders enter the competition as they travel to Wellington to face the Hurricanes.

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Episode 2- Gatland Sinks Gatland

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 11:01:43 GMT

In Episode 2 of the podcast we talk Gatland sinking Gatland, Beaudie and the Blues blowing away the Hurricanes in Auckland, a potential long-term position move for Rieko Ioane, new refereeing directives and more, as we review the first round of action in the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition.

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Episode 1- Lessons in Maori Pronunciation

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:51:29 GMT

In our first ever episode we preview the Super Rugby Aotearoa competition featuring the 5 New Zealand franchises; The Blues, Hurricanes, Crusaders, Highlanders & Chiefs, and give our predictions for the first round of fixtures.

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