Rugby Tonight Podcast

Who will win the AVIVA Premiership Final?

Thu, 24 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

In the final Rugby Tonight Podcast of the season, Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they talk about the Semi Finals of the AVIVA Premiership as Exeter beat Newcastle, while Saracens won a high scoring game against Wasps. Austin and Ben run through who they think will win Saturday's final at Twickenham, as well as giving out their awards for the season. Also, Jack Willis' serious knee injury this weekend has re-opened the debate over whether or not 4G pitches are safe for rugby.

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Exclusive Danny Cipriani interview

Fri, 18 May 2018 20:59:50 GMT

Danny Cipriani speaks exclusively to his former England team-mate Ugo Monye in the most revealing interview of his rollercoaster career for club and country. This wide-ranging interview covers a number of topics, including his spiritual evolution, his treatment by the press, his England hopes and his forthcoming move from Wasps to Gloucester Rugby.

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Who will reach the Premiership final?

Thu, 17 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Austin Healey and Ben Kay preview this Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-finals that will see Saracens tackle Wasps at Allianz Park and Exeter welcome Newcastle to Sandy Park. Ugo Monye chats to Wasps' Danny Cipriani about his recall to the England squad and his move to Gloucester next season. We also hear from the Chiefs' Joe and Sam Simmonds ahead of their showdown with the Falcons. Austin and Ben also round-up all the latest news including Russia's 'qualification' for the Rugby World Cup, Leinster and Cardiff Blues' cup final victories in Bilbao and James Haskell's move to Northampton Saints.

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Who will take European glory in Bilbao?

Thu, 10 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll look ahead to this weekend's European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92.

With Eddie Jones set to announce the England squad to tour South Africa this summer, Ben and Brian discuss who should be on the plane and who deserves a well earned rest.

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Will Cipriani play in the Premiership next season?

Thu, 03 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Ugo Monye and Ben Kay look back at a thrilling weekend in the Aviva Premiership, including Newcastle's shock result away to Leicester.

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Are Leinster on their way to Champions Cup glory?

Thu, 26 Apr 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they run through all of this week's big stories in the rugby world. Toby Flood was in the studio and gave his reaction to his side's defeat to Gloucester. Austin and Ben discuss Dylan Hartley as a concussion rules him out of the series against South Africa, as well as the retirement of Sprinboks' legend Bryan Habana. George North has made his move from Northampton Saints to Ospreys, so we look at what this means for his career going forward. Also we have reviews of Leinster and Racing's wins in the Champions Cup semi-finals as well as Gloucester and Cardiff's route to the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. Austin and Ben also look forward to all of this week's big games in the AVIVA Premiership including Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons, Gloucester v Bath and Wasps v Northampton Saints.

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Will it be an all-Irish Champions Cup final?

Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:12:35 GMT

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll preview this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals that will see Leinster take on Scarlets and Munster tackle Racing 92. Munster legend Peter Stringer drops in for a chat and we also hear from Racing 92's Dan Carter and current Munster star Conor Murray ahead of their final four showdown in Bordeaux on Sunday in front of the BT Sport cameras. We get the thoughts of Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann as his side prepare for an all-Premiership Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle on Friday night - live on BT Sport - and the guys also review all the latest news from around the rugby globe and the latest Premiership action.

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Is a Premiership DOR the hardest gig in rugby?

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ugo Monye at Ealing Trailfinders RFC to debate the departure of Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston and the alarming form of Northampton Saints. Elsewhere, we hear from Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards, his Sale counterpart Steve Diamond and Leicester’s new forwards coach Mark Bakewell.

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Are Leinster Champions Cup favourites?

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 05:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay and Brian O’Driscoll are in the pod booth to run the rule over the biggest stories in the rugby world. The duo discuss reports that the Premiership is looking to replace relegation with a play-off and cast an eye at the RFU’s report into rising injuries in professional rugby. The guys also look ahead to a huge week of European rugby as the Champions Cup takes centre stage with Scarlets hosting La Rochelle on Friday and Saracens travelling to Dublin on Sunday to take on Leinster - both live on BT Sport.

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Ireland Grand Slam winners, but where next for England?

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they take a long look at where England have to go now after their horror Six Nations campaign. They take a look back at the game against Ireland, as well as discussing what has to change in Eddie Jones' camp before the South Africa tour in June. Austin and Ben also talk about the brilliant Irish side that took home the Grand Slam trophy at Twickenham and their hopes for next years world cup. We hear from England's most capped player of all time Jason Leonard, as well as the head coach of Australia Michael Cheika who was in the studio. Then we run through how the Six Nations went for Wales, Scotland, France and Italy before previewing this weeks fixtures as the AVIVA Premiership returns.

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Can England derail Ireland's Grand Slam bid?

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Nick Mullins and Ben Kay sit down to review the latest round of Six Nations action including England's latest defeat at the hands of France in Paris. They also look ahead to 'Super Saturday' and the final round of matches that will see Ireland travel to Twickenham in the hope of completing a clean sweep and sealing a Grand Slam. They also cast an eye across Wales' clash with France and Scotland's trip to Italy and they weigh-in on the promotion-relegation debate. The guys also round up the biggest stories of the week including the one-week suspension handed down to Northampton's Teimana Harrison and they preview the Anglo-Welsh Cup Final clash between Bath and Exeter Chiefs.

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Fired up England will be desperate to blow France away

Thu, 08 Mar 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Ali Eykyn is joined by Ugo Monye at Tadley RFC to preview round four of the NatWest Six Nations, including ‘Le Crunch’ between England and France in Paris. We hear from England flanker James Haskell ahead of the huge game and the guys preview Ireland v Scotland and Wales v Italy. Ali and Ugo issue a status report on the Aviva Premiership and the weekend’s Anglo Welsh Cup semi-finals are previewed.

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Scotland made England look average

Thu, 01 Mar 2018 06:00:21 GMT

Ugo Monye and Ben Kay are joined by former Scotland scrum-half Bryan Redpath to review the latest Six Nations action including the Scots' stunning victory over England at Murrayfield. Redpath also takes a trip down memory lane to reveal his proudest moment, his favourite tour and the one game he wishes he could replay. Sarra Elgan also reports from the England camp where she spoke to head coach Eddie Jones and we also chat to Doddie Weir about his career and his quest to find a cure for Motor Neurone Disease. They guys also preview the latest Premiership including this weekend's live games - Harlequins v Bath, Exeter Chiefs v Saracens and Worcester Warriors v Leicester Tigers.

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Who will win the Calcutta Cup clash?

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Ugo Monye and Lawrence Dallaglio preview the latest round of the Six Nations Championship that will see Scotland tackle England at Murrayfield, Ireland entertain Wales at the Aviva Stadium and France play host to Italy at the Stade Velodrome. Nick Mullins also reports from the England camp ahead of their trip to Edinburgh where he spoke to to Jonathan Joseph who scored a hat-trick the last time the two sides met. The guys also cast an eye across the latest Aviva Premiership action that includes a crucial battle between basement side London Irish and their nearest rivals Worcester Warriors. Ali Eykyn also gets a rare insight into the Saracens set-up with coach Alex Sanderson.

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Pod on Tour: Six Nations review with Nick and Ugo

Thu, 15 Feb 2018 08:01:35 GMT

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ugo Monye at the Wasps FC clubhouse to debate all the big talking points from the opening two rounds of Six Nations action. The guys ponder the future of departing Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani and look ahead to the weekend’s live Aviva Premiership action on BT Sport.

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England and Wales set for Twickenham showdown

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and Ben Kay reflect on a memorable opening round of Six Nations action including Wales' demolition of Scotland, Ireland's dramatic win against Paris and England's success against Italy. The boys also preview this weekend's clash that see England play host to Wales at Twickenham, Scotland entertain France in Edinburgh and Ireland tackle Italy in Dublin. Wales centre Jonathan Davies also drops in for a chat to give his views on Saturday's showdown and they all take a trip down memory lane to share their favourite England-Wales stories. Elsewhere, Ali Eykyn reports from the England camp where he spoke to recent call-up Richard Wigglesworth, Sam Underhill and forwards coach Steve Borthwick about their preparations for big game. The Aviva Premiership also returns this weekend and the guys cast an eye over the fixtures including Bath v Northampton and Harlequins v Wasps both of which you can see live on BT Sport.

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Who will win the Six Nations?

Thu, 01 Feb 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and Ben Kay preview the opening round of this year's Six Nations that will see Wales play host to Scotland, France tackle Ireland and England travel to Italy. The guys also pick who they think will win win the Championship and identify the rising star they think will steal the headlines. Ali Eykyn also reports from the England camp ahead of the big kick off where he spoke to head coach Eddie Jones and lock Joe Launchbury. The news of James Haskell's impending departure from Premiership side Wasps also comes under the microscope as does Northampton's decision to appoint New Zealander Chris Boyd as their new director of rugby. We also hear from Saints chief executive Mark Darbon.

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Injuries threaten to dominate Six Nations

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and David Flatman reflect on the battle for a place in the Champions Cup quarter-finals and ask whether the demands of the Premiership are to blame for the fact only one English side - Saracens - made it through to the last eight? The guys also consider who are the front runners for the European Player of the Year award and with the Six Nations almost upon us they ponder the impact of the injuries to Wales' Dan Biggar and Liam Williams. England's new-look squad also comes under the microscope with Chris Robshaw and Mike Brown also now under an injury cloud. Our hosts also look back on their own careers and remember how club rivalries used to transfer into the international set-up and recall the greatest tries scored by members of the front row club. We also here from Gloucester's Jason Woodward, who was the guest on this week's studio show, and there is also an exclusive interview with London Irish’s Darren Dawidiuk who is currently undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.

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Did Bastareaud deserve a longer ban?

Thu, 18 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll discuss all the latest news from around the rugby globe including a new deal for England head coach Eddie Jones and the bans for England back row James Haskell and France's Mathieu Bastareaud. With the Six Nations fast approaching, the guys also cast an eye across the squads that have been announced for the latest battle for northern hemisphere supremacy and we get the thoughts of former Wales centre Martyn Williams. The wage structure in the Premiership also comes under the microscope following some thought-provoking moves by England's leading clubs and we also preview the final round of pool action in the Champions Cup that will decide this season's quarter-finalists.

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Cipriani set for Wasps exit?

Thu, 11 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and Lawrence Dallaglio preview the return of the Champions Cup this weekend and cast an eye over the latest Premiership action. The boys also reflect on the latest news including a six-week ban for Harlequins prop Joe Marler and reports that Wasps have completed the signing of All Blacks fly-half Lima Sopoaga and what that means for Danny Cipriani. They also assess the state of French rugby amid the ugly row that has followed Guy Noves' departure from the top job and we also hear from former France captain Raphael Ibanez and Montpellier head coach Vern Cotter.

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Who is the best player in the world?

Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and Ugo Monye take a look at England's preparations for the Six Nations, debate who is the best player in the world and chat all things Aviva Premiership. We also hear from Wasps flyer Christian Wade, who was the star guest on this week's studio show, and Ali Eykyn reports from troubled Northampton Saints where he spoke to their new 'coaching consultant' Alan Gaffney.

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Rugby in 2018: Who will win what?

Thu, 21 Dec 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio for our last pod of the year, as they look into their crystal ball and cast their predictions for who will win what in 2018. We also chat about the return of the Aviva Premiership this weekend, with some huge games across BT Sport. There's the best of the studio chat with Ellis Genge, too, as well as all the usual analysis of the most recent talking points in rugby.

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What's going on at Saracens?

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll reflect on the latest round of Champions Cup action that included another worrying defeat for defending champions Saracens. The boys also discuss Northampton's decision to part company with long-time director of rugby Jim Mallinder and Ali Eykyn reports from Franklin's Gardens where he spoke to the Saints' chief executive Mark Darbon about the decision. We also hear from Welsh legend Adam Jones who was the guest for this week's studio show.

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Champions Cup preview with Dallaglio and Mullins

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Nick Mullins is joined by two-time European Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio at Richmond FC to preview the third round of the Champions Cup, as we enter the first part of the back-to-back fixtures. There's also an exclusive chat with Munster captain Peter O'Mahony as his side prepare to face Leicester Tigers live on BT Sport.

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Who was the real winner in the autumn internationals?

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey and Lawrence Dallaglio look back on an eventful few weeks of international action and highlight which teams and players have the most reason to celebrate. We also hear from England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola who was in the studio for this week's Rugby Tonight and Ali Eykyn drops in on Wasps to chat to Elliot Daly ahead of his side's Premiership showdown with Leicester Tigers.

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Transfer season begins early as clubs eye Christmas presents

Thu, 23 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ben Kay at Broadstreet RFC to preview the final full round of autumn internationals and round nine of the Aviva Premiership. The guys also chat about the explosion of transfer gossip – some confirmed and some rumoured – over the past week.

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Are France the right hosts for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

Thu, 16 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Ben Kay and Austin Healey react to the news that France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, having beaten rival bids from Ireland and South Africa. They also run the rule over the England squad - including a chat this week with Danny Care and Ben Youngs - as they prepare to take on Australia, and preview the other Autumn International fixtures this weekend. We cap things off with a big preview of the Aviva Premiership Round 8 fixtures, ahead of the competition's returns to our screens.

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Can Home Nations upset southern hemisphere rivals?

Thu, 09 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Ugo Monye and Lawrence Dallaglio preview a busy month of international action, identify who they think will be the key players for England and consider the potential problems that Argentina, Australia and Samoa could pose Eddie Jones' side. The guys also look at the challenges facing Scotland, Ireland and Wales in the coming weeks and Ali Eykyn visits Pennyhill Park to talk to England forwards coach Steve Borthwick and prop Ellis Genge ahead of their opening clash against the Pumas at Twickenham. We also hear from Leicester and England centre Manu Tuilagi, who was the star guest on the latest studio show, about his latest battle for fitness and there's also a preview of the latest Anglo-Welsh Cup action.

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Yarde, England squad and Premiership report card

Thu, 02 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay is joined by Austin Healey from Oadby Wyggestonian RFC for an Aviva Premiership status report with the domestic season a third of the way through already. The guys also chat about Marland Yarde’s move to Sale, South Africa’s RWC 2023 hosting hopes and Eddie Jones’ England squad.

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Who deserves a spot in the England squad?

Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:00:00 GMT

BT Sport's Ugo Monye and Ben Kay preview the announcement of the latest England squad and single out those players they think will feature in Eddie Jones' plans for the clashes with Argentina, Australia and Samoa next month. They also pick through the pieces of a bruising weekend of European action that resulted in a number of headline-grabbing citings. Nick Mullins also goes to meet England's bright young hope at openside, Bath's Sam Underhill and Exeter Chiefs' in-form wing Olly Woodburn chats to Ali Eykyn. We cap things off with with a look at the latest round of Premiership action which is the last before the international break.

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Warren Gatland's big week: Lions & his law

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 05:01:00 GMT

Craig Doyle and Brian O'Driscoll are in Dublin to analyse a big week for Lions and Wales coach Warren Gatland, as well as look ahead to all of this weekend's games from the second round of European action.

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Europe's best ready for Champions Cup kick-off

Thu, 12 Oct 2017 05:01:00 GMT

BT Sport's Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll recall their favourite European Cup memories before previewing the latest battle for Champions Cup glory. We also hear from Saracens hooker Schalk Brits, who was the star guest for the live studio show, and Ulster's Christian Lealiifano opens up to Sarra Elgan about his emotional return to the rugby field after recovering from leukaemia. We also chat to Glasgow's Finn Russell about life under new Warriors coach Dave Rennie and we catch up with Leicester Tigers director of rugby Matt O'Connor and Bath boss Todd Blackadder to hear their thoughts ahead of the big kick-off.

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Sinckler was silly but sanction was spot on

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Ben Kay is joined by Ugo Monye to discuss all the latest Premiership news including Kyle Sinckler's seven-week ban and the unprecedented number of injuries we've seen this season. Danny Cipriani also drops by the studio to offer an insight into Wasps' recent struggles and Saracens duo Jamie George and Alex Sanderson reflect on their season so far. Ugo also meets up with his best mate Danny Care to talk about fatherhood and Ali Eykyn drops in on Harlequins training only to find them training alongside Premiership rivals London Irish!

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Pod On Tour: Bayfs and Ben debate call for school tackle ban

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 05:01:00 GMT

Martin Bayfield is joined by Ben Kay from Market Harborough rugby club for the latest edition of BT Sport’s new-look rugby podcast. The guys give their opinion on the report released this week calling for a ban on tackling and scrums in school rugby and Billy Vunipola’s call for a reduction in the season. Nick Mullins chats with Newcastle supremo Dean Richards and flanker Mark Wilson, and Alastair Eykyn hears from London Irish coaching duo Nick Kennedy and Paul Hodgson. It’s been an unpredictable season in the Aviva Premiership season but the guys give it a go as they preview each game from round five.

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Are Exeter still the team to beat?

Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:00:00 GMT

Austin Healey is joined by Ugo Monye to look ahead to round four of the Aviva Premiership, including a re-run of last year's final between Exeter and Wasps. Harlequins captain and former Wallabies skipper James Horwill is our star studio guest, Alastair Eykyn hears from Exeter's Gareth Steenson and Lachie Turner on the golf course and Nick Mullins chats with Worcester's Irish duo Donncha O'Callaghan and Peter Stringer. As well as the usual insight and analysis on the biggest stories in the game, the guys also make their predictions for Exeter v Wasps and the other big games from round four.

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Pod on Tour: Premiership goes Stateside

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 05:01:00 GMT

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ugo Monye to preview a bumper weekend of Aviva Premiership action, including Newcastle and Saracens’ game in Philadelphia. Martin Bayfield hears from Gloucester’s new signing, Jason Woodward. And Sarra Elgan goes to Bath to speak with captain Matt Garvey and Francois Louw.

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Ben Foden fronts up after Saints shocker

Thu, 07 Sep 2017 05:01:00 GMT

For week two of our brand new podcast it's Austin Healey's turn to join Ben Kay in the studio for all the best analysis and chat. Ben Foden is the star live guest, with the Saints back fronting up after Northampton's heavy defeat to Saracens in round one of the Aviva Premiership. Ali Eykyn hears from Leicester's new England signings Jonny May and George Ford, and Sale's fresh foreign imports James O'Connor and Faf de Klerk chat with Sarra Elgan.

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New season, new podcast

Thu, 31 Aug 2017 14:58:50 GMT

This season we've got a new look. In addition to all the best bits from our live studio show, we'll also be recording a weekly podcast just for you with two of the Rugby Tonight team. First up, Ugo Monye and Ben Kay are in the hotseat to preview the new Aviva Premiership season. There's an exclusive interview with Lions superstar Maro Itoje and England Women's scrum-half Natasha Hunt joins the guys on the phone to talk WRWC. The new concussion test trial and the Pro12 expansion are also covered and there's interviews with Lions wing pair Jack Nowell and Anthony Watson, Bath new boy Freddie Burns and his team-mate Matt Banahan and London Irish director of rugby Nick Kennedy.

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Who will claim Premiership glory - Wasps or Exeter?

Thu, 25 May 2017 09:53:09 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined by top Premiership referee Wayne Barnes and former Wasps lock Simon Shaw for the final show of the season. Resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey are also on hand to analyse a thrilling weekend of Premiership semi-final action and preview the title-decider between Exeter Chiefs and Wasps at Twickenham. We also hear from British & Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton ahead of his side's tour to New Zealand and from the winners at the Premiership end of season awards. Champions Cup chief Simon Halliday also drops in to the studio to reflect on an outstanding year of European club rugby and explain the forthcoming changes to that competition.

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Premiership battle down to final four

Thu, 18 May 2017 11:06:35 GMT

Host Martin Bayfield is joined by Saracens' Jim Hamilton and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to reflect on the Premiership side's stunning Champions Cup success against Clermont Auvergne and Stade Francais' victory over Gloucester in the Challenge Cup title-decider. The gang also look ahead to the Aviva Premiership semi-finals this weekend that see Exeter Chiefs tackle Saracens and Wasps take on Leicester Tigers. David Flatman also goes to meet Leicester's rising star Ellis Genge and Sarra Elgan reports from Exeter Chiefs. We also unveil the Aviva Premiership Dream Team selected by the BT Sport rugby experts.

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Will Saracens or Clermont be crowned kings of Europe?

Thu, 11 May 2017 08:22:45 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined Harlequins and Wales' Jamie Roberts and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and David Flatman to preview the Champions Cup final between Clermont Auvergne and Saracens along with the Challenge Cup title decider between Gloucester and Stade Francais. Ahead of both games, that will be broadcast live on BT Sport this weekend, we also speak to Saracens playmaker Owen Farrell and Clermont flyer David Strettle. The gang also analyse the pool draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup tournament that saw England handed another tough task and they reflect on a thrilling final round of Aviva Premiership action that decided the play-off picture.

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Saracens and Clermont set up euro showdown

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:01:00 GMT

Host Sarra Elgan is joined by Harlequins prop Adam Jones and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to analyse the Champions Cup semi-finals that saw Saracens and Clermont Auvergne book their places in the Edinburgh finale. The British & Irish Lions and England squad announcements also come under the microscope and Austin and Ben also share their favourite tour memories. The team also reflect on the mixed fortunes for Gloucester and Bath in the Challenge Cup semi-finals and preview the latest round of Aviva Premiership action.

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Saracens set the Champions Cup standard

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 08:30:32 GMT

Host Sarra Elgan is joined by Bath wing Matt Banahan and resident rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey to reflect on all the action and drama from the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Saracens star Maro Itoje reflects on his season for club and country while the gang also preview the latest Aviva Premiership action and consider whether anyone has forced their way into the British & Irish Lions reckoning with their performance at the weekend.

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Crunch time in Champions Cup

Thu, 30 Mar 2017 05:01:00 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined by Brian O'Driscoll and Lawrence Dallaglio to preview this weekend's Champions Cup and Challenge Cup quarter-finals. Doyle also visits Leinster and Ali Eykyn drops in on Wasps ahead of their Dublin clash and we also hear from Toulon coach Mike Ford. Former England 7s star Ollie Phillips is also in the studio to promote the Rugby Players' Association's 'Lift The Weight' campaign to highlight the importance of mental health. The gang also debate the make-up of the British & Irish Lions' squad for this summer's tour to New Zealand and 'Sporting Soprano' Laura Wright also showcases her vocal talents by opening and closing the show with World in Union and Jerusalem respectively.

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Ireland end England's winning run

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 06:01:00 GMT

Host Craig Doyle is joined by resident rugby experts Brian O'Driscoll and Austin Healey to reflect on the final round of the Six Nations and analyse Ireland's Grand Slam-busting victory over England in Dublin. England Women's Sarah Hunter and Amy Wilson-Hardy also drop by to talk about their Six Nations Grand Slam success and plans for the new Women's Super League. The team also discuss the new global calendar announced by World Rugby and preview the return of the Aviva Premiership.

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No-ruck rugby steals all the headlines

Thu, 02 Mar 2017 10:19:15 GMT

Host Martin Bayfield is joined by regular rugby experts Ben Kay and David Flatman to reflects on the latest Six Nations action including Italy's controversial approach to their clash with England at Twickenham. Sarra Elgan and Austin Healey also report from the Matt Hampson 2017 Six Nations Dinner where they speak to former internationals Craig Chalmers, Adam Jones and Bob Casey while Ali Eykyn reports from the latest England training camp in Oxford. The gang also review the latest Aviva Premiership action and look forward to another crucial weekend of top-class club rugby.

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Stage set for Wales v England showdown

Thu, 09 Feb 2017 12:00:50 GMT

Former Scotland international Chris Paterson and England cricketer Jonny Bairstow join host Craig Doyle and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to review the opening round of Six Nations action and look ahead to this weekend's clashes. Nick Mullins visits the England camp ahead of their showdown with Wales in Cardiff and the gang also preview the return of the Aviva Premiership.

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England stick with Hartley as captain

Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:00:23 GMT

Host Martin Bayfield is joined by regulars Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye as well as Gloucester hooker Richard Hibbard to reflect on a dramatic final round of pool stage action in the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Ali Eykyn also reports from the launch of this year's Six Nations where Dylan Hartley was confirmed as England's captain and the team also preview the return of the Anglo-Welsh Cup this weekend.

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Who will make the Champions Cup quarter-finals?

Thu, 19 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield are joined by Saracens lock Jim Hamilton and resident rugby expert Ben Kay to reflect on the latest Champions Cup action and the battle for a place in the quarter-finals. We also hear from Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend ahead of his side's crunch clash with Leicester and Ben Ryan following his appointment as a consultant for the Welsh Rugby Union. The gang also analyse the squads named by Wales and Scotland for the forthcoming Six Nations.

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Battle for European glory resumes

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 12:47:33 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Craig Doyle are joined by Ulster's Ruan Pienaar, Bristol's Tom Varndell and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to preview the latest Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action while top referee Wayne Barnes is also on hand to analyse some of the controversial decisions involving the new tackle Law directives recently issued by World Rugby.

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Axe falls on Tigers boss Cockerill

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMT

Host Martin Bayfield is joined by resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to reflect on the latest Premiership action and the stunning departure of Leicester Tigers' director of rugby Richard Cockerill. Saracens and England lock George Kruis is also in the studio as he gears up for the Six Nations while England Sevens stars Phil Burgess, James Rodwell, Charlie Hayter and Callum Sirker ahead of the latest stop on the Sevens World Series.

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Rugby must do more to tackle concussion

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 06:01:00 GMT

The Rugby Tonight team are joined by Canada star Jamie Cudmore, Saracens forwards coach Alex Sanderson and female referee Clare Daniels to round up the biggest stories from the Aviva Premiership, including the ongoing debate over concussion and how World Rugby’s new tackle laws will affect the game.

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Saints avoid punishment over North head injury

Thu, 22 Dec 2016 06:01:00 GMT

Host Sarra Elgan is joined by resident rugby experts Ben Kay, Ugo Monye and David Flatman to reflect on the results of a review into Northampton Saints' handling of George North's latest head injury. Harlequins' Luke Wallace also drops by to help the team analyse the latest European clashes and ahead to a busy festive period packed with top-class Premiership clashes.

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Eddie Jones: The Perfect Year

Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:00:00 GMT

England head coach Eddie Jones sits down for an exclusive interview with BT Sport's Alistair Eykyn to reflect on his side's unbeaten 2016.

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Hartley handed six-week ban for reckless tackle

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 06:01:00 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield are joined by regular rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio, Austin Healey and Brian O'Driscoll to reflect on the all the latest Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action including a red card and a six-week ban for Northampton and England hooker Dylan Hartley. There's also an exclusive interview with England head coach Eddie Jones and the team also preview this weekend's European action.

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Will England extend winning run against Australia?

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 06:01:00 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Craig Doyle are joined by former England captain Lewis Moody and regulars Austin Healey and Ben Kay to review the latest international action and look ahead to England's final showdown with Australia at Twickenham on Saturday. The gang also review the latest Aviva Premiership action and discuss the Six Nations' decision to trial a bonus points system starting with next year's Championship.

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Residency rules overshadow Fiji clash

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:16:19 GMT

Martin Bayfield is joined by resident rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Andy Goode, Saracens' Alex Lozowski, former England lock Nigel Redman and ex-USA international Dan Lyle to review the weekend's international action and look ahead to the latest inter-hemisphere clashes. The gang also analyse the latest Anglo-Welsh Cup clashes and cast an eye ahead to the return of the Aviva Premiership this weekend.

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Will England beat South Africa?

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 12:23:39 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined by legendary Australia wing David Campese and regular rugby experts Austin Healey and David Flatman to review the latest international action including Ireland's historic victory over New Zealand and also look ahead to England's opening autumn international against South Africa on Saturday. The gang also reflect on the opening Anglo-Welsh Cup action and the sacking of Bristol's director of rugby Andy Robinson.

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Mike Phillips exclusive interview

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 06:01:00 GMT

Wales and British and Irish Lions legend Mike Phillips joins BT Sport’s Sarra Elgan for an exclusive interview about the scrum-half’s remarkable career, his move to Sale Sharks and life after rugby.

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England announce squad for autumn internationals

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:01:00 GMT

Hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan are joined by former Bath captain Stuart Hooper and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to analyse the squads announced for the forthcoming autumn internationals and reflect on the latest round of action in the Champions Cup. Movember Foundation chief executive Owen Sharps drops in to talk about their efforts to raise awareness of men's health.

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Todd Blackadder exclusive interview

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 05:01:00 GMT

Bath director of rugby and former New Zealand forward Todd Blackadder sits down with BT Sport’s Nick Mullins for an in-depth discussion on his rugby philosophy, his international career and his new challenge in the Aviva Premiership.

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Champions Cup Preview

Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:05:14 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield are joined by resident BT Sport rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll and Scarlets duo Jonathan and James Davies to preview the start of this season's Champions Cup competition. We also hear from Toulon backs coach Mike Ford and Simon Halliday, chairman of European Professional Club Rugby, the organisers of Europe's premier club competition.

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Saracens v Wasps - who will win Premiership showdown?

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 10:33:22 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield and BT Sport rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye are joined by Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care to reflect on his side's start to the Premiership season and the recent England training camp. Top referee JP Doyle is also on hand to offer an insight into how he handles the pressure of his job and the team also look ahead to the mouth-watering match-up between Wasps and Saracens this weekend.

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Ashton hit with 13-week ban for biting

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:01:00 GMT

Host Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye are joined by Northampton Saints' Courtney Lawes and Leicester Tigers' Telusa Veainu to review the latest round of Aviva Premiership action and reflect on the latest news from around the rugby globe including the 13-week ban handed to Saracens' Chris Ashton for biting.

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Exclusive Eddie Jones interview

Tue, 13 Sep 2016 05:01:00 GMT

England head coach Eddie Jones joins Rugby Tonight’s Lawrence Dallaglio for an exclusive interview at the Red Rose headquarters.

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Premiership battle off to a flyer

Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:47:39 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey are joined by two of the Premiership's exciting new additions - Wasps' Kurtley Beale and Worcester's Ben Te'o - as they review the opening round of action in English rugby's top flight, analyse some of the controversial moments from the weekend and reflect on the appointment of Warren Gatland as British & Irish Lions head coach for next year's tour to New Zealand.

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Aviva Premiership Preview

Wed, 31 Aug 2016 23:14:24 GMT

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield are joined by England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to preview the start of this season's Aviva Premiership. Team GB 7s stars Tom Mitchell and Dan Bibby also drop by to reflect on their heroics at the Olympics and referee Wayne Barnes is also on hand to explain the latest Law amendments ahead of the big kick off.

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Aviva Premiership Final Preview

Tue, 24 May 2016 07:01:00 GMT

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined by former Saracens flanker Jacques Burger, Exeter wing Jack Nowell and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to preview this weekend's Aviva Premiership Final between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs. Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan and England 7s Alex Gray also discuss another thrilling Sevens World Series while former Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley is on hand to talk about the latest Dallaglio Foundation Cycle Slam.

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Champions Cup Final Preview

Tue, 10 May 2016 10:15:07 GMT

Harlequins and Scotland wing Tim Visser joins your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with regulars Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to preview this weekend's European finals, review the final round of the regular season in the Aviva Premiership, analyse the latest England training squad and to discuss the pressures players face when their careers come to an end.

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London Irish face relegation from the top flight

Tue, 03 May 2016 06:01:00 GMT

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth join hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to reflect on the latest twists and turns in the battle for the Aviva Premiership play-offs and the quest for survival at the other end of the table.

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Battle for Premiership and European glory hots up

Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:25:29 GMT

Clermont Auvergne's Nick Abendanon and former Scotland captain Budge Pountney join host Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Austin Healey, Ben Kay and David Flatman to review the latest twists and turns in the battle for Aviva Premiership glory and survival - plus they preview the Champions Cup semi-finals.

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Champions Cup and Challenge Cup review

Tue, 12 Apr 2016 07:00:00 GMT

Former Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll returns to Rugby Tonight to review the latest Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action alongside your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarah Elgan and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey. World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi also drops by the studio to give us the lowdown on Restart Rugby - the official charity of the Rugby Players' Association.

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Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns and ex-England cricket star Simon Jones

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 08:42:41 GMT

Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns and former England cricketer Simon Jones join your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with resident experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to talk all things rugby and reflect on the latest Aviva Premiership action. Blind ultramarathon runner Simon Wheatcroft and artificial pitch expert Dr Paul Fleming also drop by the studio.

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Ref Wayne Barnes on life as a top official

Tue, 29 Mar 2016 10:54:34 GMT

Referee Wayne Barnes joins your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to discuss life as a top official and the challenges he faces. The gang are also joined by TV presenter Matt Johnson and the Great Britain Wheelchair rugby team.

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Six Nations Review

Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:26:55 GMT

Former England flanker Neil back joins your host Martin Bayfield and regulars Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey to review England's Six Nations Grand Slam success while journalists Owen Slot, Gavin Mairs and Alan Dymock are also on hand to offer their thoughts on the Championship.

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Six Nations Special - France

Tue, 15 Mar 2016 09:45:37 GMT

Former France international and coach Philippe Saint-Andre join host Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey to analyse the state of French rugby, review the latest Six Nations action and ahead to Grand Slam-chasing England's crunch clash in Paris this weekend.

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Six Nations Special - Wales

Tue, 08 Mar 2016 09:52:25 GMT

Former Wales internationals Andy Powell and Tom Shanklin join hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to reflect on Wales' Six Nations campaign so far and ahead to their showdown with England at Twickenham.

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Six Nations Special - Italy

Tue, 01 Mar 2016 10:14:20 GMT

Former Italy hooker Fabio Ongaro and ex-Azzurri fly-half Diego Dominguez join your host Craig Doyle and resident experts Austin Healey and Ugo Monye to discuss the state of Italian rugby and reflect on their current Six Nations campaign.

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Six Nations Special - Scotland

Tue, 23 Feb 2016 10:29:06 GMT

Former Scotland lock Doddie Weir, current international Henry Pyrgos and Scotland team doctor James Robson join your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan and resident experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to analyse the state of Scottish Rugby and reflect on their current Six Nations campaign.

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Six Nations Special - France

Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:17:22 GMT

Former France and Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam joins your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan and BT Sport rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to review the second round of the Six Nations, analyse the state of French rugby and review the latest Aviva Premiership action.

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Six Nations Special - Ireland

Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:41:00 GMT

Ireland and Ulster wing Tommy Bowe joins your host Craig Doyle and BT Sport rugby experts Ben Kay, Austin Healey and Brian O'Driscoll to analyse the opening round of the Six Nations, the latest Aviva Premiership action and the Irish provinces' performances in the PRO12 and Champions Cup.

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Six Nations Special - England

Tue, 02 Feb 2016 10:30:20 GMT

Former England captain Lewis Moody, Radio 1 DJ Greg James, England Women boss Simon Middleton and London Irish's Alex Lewington join your hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield and regular rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Ugo Monye to preview England's Six Nations challenge. Plus - Alistair Eykyn talks exclusively to England head coach Eddie Jones.

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Who should England select in the pack?

Tue, 12 Jan 2016 12:20:14 GMT

Former Leicester Tigers hooker George Chuter joins Martin Bayfield, Austin Healey, Lawrence Dallaglio and Sarra Elgan to cast his eye over which forwards are putting their hand up to be selected in Eddie Jones' first England squad. Four-time Olympic rowing gold medalist Sir Matthew Pinsent also joins the team to discuss the benefits of employing a foreign coach at the elite level.

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Will England opt for fresh faces in the Six Nations?

Tue, 05 Jan 2016 12:34:52 GMT

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones joins Craig Doyle, Martin Bayfield, Ugo Monye and Austin Healey to look back on his career while the team also discuss which backs are pushing for selection for the Six Nations. Plus we are joined by England Women 7s stars Emily Scarratt, Rachael Burford and Natasha Hunt to look ahead to the Olympics in Rio and pick through all the latest Aviva Premiership action.

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Lock legends Matfield and O'Callaghan on life in the lineout

Tue, 29 Dec 2015 08:53:03 GMT

Springboks and Northampton lock Victor Matfield joins fellow second row Donncha O'Callaghan of Ireland and Worcester in the BT Sport studio for all the usual insight and analysis on the Aviva Premiership.

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All Blacks' Geordie Shore competition

Tue, 08 Dec 2015 09:27:16 GMT

Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson joins Harlequins duo Tim Visser and Jack Clifford in the BT Sport studio, as Geordie Shore star Gaz Beadle pops up with a surprising revelation about the All Blacks.

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Springbok Francois Louw on the art of flanker play

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:21:16 GMT

South Africa and Bath openside Francois Louw joins New Zealand and Wasps back Charles Piutau in the Rugby Tonight studio to talk about life as an overseas player in England. The team pay tribute to Jonah Lomu and there’s more insight and analysis on the latest Aviva Premiership action.

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George North previews new European season

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 10:21:25 GMT

Wales and Lions wing George North joins Brian O’Driscoll, Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey as they celebrate the return of the European Rugby Champions Cup.

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Wales captain Sam Warburton reflects on his side's Rugby World Cup campaign

Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:19:37 GMT

Wales captain Sam Warburton joins Brian O'Driscoll, Ugo Monye and Mike Tindall to review the Home Nations' performances at the Rugby World Cup.

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Jonah Lomu on the unstoppable All Blacks

Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:44:12 GMT

New Zealand legends Jonah Lomu and Ali Williams join the BT Sport rugby team to analyse the All Blacks’ epic semi-final win over South Africa and their chances of becoming the first team to retain the trophy.

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