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LIONS UNCAGED: THAT'S ALL FOLKS

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:16:12 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you the final Lions Uncaged of the tour as the lions failed to clean sweep the Wallabies, losing the final Test 22-12. The boys break down that win for Australia, review the series as a whole and look ahead to future Lions tours and a thrilling few months of rugby to come.

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL AND JOE SCHMIDT ANNOUNCE FINAL SQUADS OF THE TOUR, NIC WHITE ON WHAT HE'LL MISS MOST IN RUGBY AND TADGH FURLONG BREAKS RECORDS

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:06:10 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as the tour nears its conclusion. Today Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt announced their squads for the final test match this Saturday - Topsy gives his reaction to that. 35 year old Nic White will start at scrum half for the Wallabies in what will be his final ever test match for Australia and he spoke to talkSPORT about what he'll miss most PLUS Tadgh Furlong equals Alun Wyn Jones record of starting 9 test matches in a row.

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LIONS UNCAGED: MARO ITOJE REVEALS WHO PARTIED THE HARDEST, MICHAEL HOOPER & WORLD RUGBY CEO ALAN GILPIN ON THE REFEREE DECISION TO AWARD A TRY

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:48:20 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as the build up begins for this weekend's third and final test match between the Lions and the Wallabies. Lions captain Maro Itoje reveals to Alfie what Lions players partied the hardest following the 2nd test win PLUS former Australia captain Michael Hooper and World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin gave their thoughts on Jac Morgan's controversial clearout at the weekend.

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LIONS UNCAGED: MARO ITOJE AN INSPIRATION FOR KIDS, THAT JAC MORGAN CLEAROUT, LIONS MAKING HISTORY IN 3RD TEST

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo brought you today's episode of Lions Uncaged following that incredible match at the MCG yesterday which saw the Lions clinch the series thanks to last gasp drama from Hugo Keenan. Topsy reacts to that match and explains why Maro Itoje is such an inspiration to young kids wanting to get into rugby. He also gave his view on THAT Jac Morgan clearout which has stirred so much controversy PLUS he also speaks about the potential of the Lions sweeping a series for the first time in almost 100 years.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES IN 12 YEARS, HUGO KEENAN EXCLUSIVE, FINN RUSSELL ON WHAT IT MEANS TO WIN WITH THE LIONS

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:03:36 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged after one of the most crazy Lions test matches in recent years which secured their first series win in 12 years. We hear from the match winner Hugo Keenan just 4 minutes after he scored the winning try, as well as from Andy Farrell on what it means to him and his team.

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LIONS UNCAGED: 2ND TEST PREVIEW, ANDY FARRELL ON THE ENORMITY OF THE OCCASION, ANDREW PORTER ON STARTING, JOE SCHMIDT'S 6-2 BENCH

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:40:08 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of the all important second test between the Lions and the Wallabies. Lions head coach Andy Farrell speaks about the enormity of the occasion playing in front of 90,000 at the MCG and Lions prop Andrew Porter explains what it means to start in a test for the Lions. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt also explained why he's opted for a 6-2 bench.

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LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL NAMED ON THE BENCH FOR 2ND TEST, GARY RINGROSE RULES HIMSELF OUT & TOM WRIGHT EXPECTS A BIG WALLABIES PERFORMANCE

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:36:26 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of the Lions Uncaged podcast as both Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt revealed their Lions and Wallabies squads respectively for the all important second test live and exclusively on talkSPORT this weekend. One man that will be involved on Saturday is Andy Farrell's son, Owen, who has taken Marcus Smith's place on the bench - Topsy gives us his thoughts on that. Gary Ringrose has also ruled himself out of receiving a first ever Lions camp claiming he's not ready yet, while Tom Wright expects a big Wallabies performance.

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LIONS UNCAGED: ALEX CUTHBERT TAKES US INSIDE THE HURT ARENA, JAC MORGAN ON THE COMPETITVENESS IN THE BACK ROW, PREVIEW SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:50:23 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged on the eve of Andy Farrell's squad announcement ahead of the second test. We head inside the dressing room with Alex Cuthbert, during one of the most famous Lions speeches ever - The Hurt Arena... Alex was literally sweating in the studio as he reheard the speech! PLUS we look back at yesterday's bruising encounter with the First Nations and Pasifika XV.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS BEAT FIRST NATIONS AND PASIFIKA XV WITH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, BEN WHITE, BEN KAY AND KALANI THOMAS

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:47:36 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged Live following the Lions 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika XV live on talkSPORT. Lions head coach Andy Farrell gave his reaction to the performance to talkSPORT after the match as did Lions scrum half Ben White and First Nations and Pasifika scrum half Kalani Thomas.

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LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL NAMED CAPTAIN, EDDIE JONES ON THE WALLABIES & JAMIE GEORGE ON JOINING UP WITH THE SQUAD

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:54:59 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged and it is a busy one... Owen Farrell was named captain for tomorrow's match against the First Nations and Pasifika XV and he spoke to talkSPORT commentator Andrew McKenna earlier today. Former Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones explained what went wrong for Australia at the weekend PLUS Jamie George speaks exclusively to talkSPORT about his crazy busy summer having already been in Argentina with England.

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LIONS UNCAGED: REACTION TO LIONS 1ST TEST WIN WITH TOPSY OJO, DAVID CAMPESE RAGES AT THE WALLABIES MENTALITY, OLLIE CHESSUM DELIGHTED WITH OVERPOWERING AUSTRALIA

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as they react to all of the fallout from the Lions opening test win against the Wallabies. Australia's all time record try scorer David Campese was livid with the Wallabies mentality while Ollie Chessum explained to talkSPORT why he was so pleased the team stuck to the gameplan and outpowered the Wallabies.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS BEAT THE WALLABIES IN OPENING TEST, ANDY FARRELL BACK AND FORTH WITH ALFIE REYNOLDS & DAVID CAMPESE RAGES AT THE WALLABIES

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:28:12 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged following the Lions opening test victory against the Wallabies live and exclusively on talkSPORT. Andy Farrell and Alfie shared a laugh about Tadgh Beirne and Tom Curry's performance. Wallabies all time record try scorer David Campese fumed at Australia scrum half Tate McDermott's comments around the Lions wanting it more. PLUS we hear from Lions captain Maro Itoje, second row Ollie Chessum and tighthead prop Tadgh Furlong all reacted to the win.

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LIONS UNCAGED: FINAL PREVIEW BEFORE FIRST TEST, JACK VAN POORTVLIET TAKES US INSIDE THE LIONS DRESSING ROOM, WALLABIES CAPTAIN HARRY WILSON SPEAKS TO TALKSPORT

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:44:15 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of the Lions opening test against the Wallabies live and exclusively on talkSPORT tomorrow. We hear from England scrum half Jack Van Poortvliet who takes us inside the Lions dressing room having been called up earlier on in the tour. Plus Wallabies captain Harry Wilson speaks to talkSPORT ahead of the huge game tomorrow.

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES SQUAD WITH BEN KAY REACTION, TOMMY FREEMAN ON FIRST LIONS START, DAVID CAMPESE NOT HAPPY WITH THE WALLABIES

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:22:18 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged as Lions head coach Andy Farrell and Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt announced their squads for this weekend's first test live on talkSPORT. We hear from Andy Farrell on why he's decided to go with experience over form. Former Lions back row Ben Kay reacts to the squad whilst we also hear from winger Tommy Freeman on winning his first start for the Lions test team PLUS David Campese wasn't impressed with the Wallabies team selection.

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LIONS UNCAGED: BREAKING DOWN O'GARA, WARBURTON, MONYE & KAY'S PREDICTED XVs, TOPSY OJO ON NOT GETTING CALLED UP & LIONS AUSTRALIA COMBINED XV

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:11:47 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of Andy Farrell's squad announcement for the first test. Many pundits have given their starting XVs for the test including Sam Warburton, Ugo Monye, Ronan O'Gara and Ben Kay - Topsy Ojo breaks those down and gives his thoughts. He also revealed what it was like not getting called up as well as tells us his combined Lions Australia XV.

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LIONS UNCAGED: EDDIE JONES THINKS THE WALLABIES HAS SOMETHING UP THEIR SLEEVES, BEN YOUNGS STANDS BY OWEN FARRELL'S CALL UP, LIONS NUMBER 8 JACK CONAN READY FOR THE 1ST TEST

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:39:29 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged with some HUGE names on the show. Former England & Wales and current Japan Head Coach Eddie Jones believes Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies will have something up their sleeves this weekend and NO ONE should rule them out! England's all time record appearance maker Ben Youngs explains why he stands by his view that Owen Farrell deserves a call up and one man who could be starting his 4th Lions tests in a row this weekend, Jack Conan spoke to talkSPORT earlier today so we'll hear from him too.

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LIONS UNCAGED: ARE ANDY FARRELL'S CALL UPS DEVALUING THE LIONS?, TOPSY'S STARTING XV FOR 1ST TEST, MARO ITOJE SPEAKS

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:31:09 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as we enter test week, with the Lions first test against the Wallabies taking place this Saturday live and exclusively on talkSPORT at from 10am! In today's episode, we talk about all of Andy Farrell's recent call ups for 'cover' and whether that is devaluing the Lions. Elsewhere Topsy picks his starting XV for the first test and Lions captain Maro Itoje speaks to Alfie Reynolds.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE AUNZ XV, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, HENRY POLLOCK, HUGO KEENAN, LUKHAN SALAKAIA-LOTO, LES KISS

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:20:30 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions hammered the Australia New Zealand Invitational XV by 48 points to nil. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts, plus he revealed that Gary Ringrose failed his concussion protocol tests so will miss the 1st test next Friday. Alfie also spoke to a jubilant Henry Pollock as well as Hugo Keenan PLUS AUNZ second row Lukhan Salakaia-Loto calls on Joe Schmidt to give him a ring for the upcoming tests while AUNZ Head Coach gave Schmidt some advice on how to deal with the Lions.

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LIONS UNCAGED: SIMON EASTERBY ON KINGHORN INJURY, JACK CONAN'S FORMER SCHOOL MATE REVEALS ALL, DAVID CAMPESE DELIGHTED WITH JAMES O'CONNOR'S CALL UP

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:55:31 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged, a day out from the Lions final warm up game before the tests! We hear the latest on Blaire Kinghorn's injury with Lions coach Simon Easterby, Jack Conan's former school mate lifts the lid on what he was like in school and behind the scenes. On top of this, Wallabies legend David Campese speaks his mind (as always) on the current state of Australian Rugby.

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LIONS UNCAGED: JAMIE OSBORNE CALLED UP, TOPSY BREAKS DOWN THE EVOLUTION OF THE WINGER, WHY WERE THE LIONS PLAYING ON THE SAME DAY AS STATE OF ORIGIN?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:39:46 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as we bring you all of the fallout from yesterday's win against the Brumbies as well as looking ahead to the weekend's action. There was some big breaking news from the Lions camp today that Jamie Osborne has been called up as cover for Blaire Kinghorn - Topsy reacts to that and also breaks down how the winger has evolved in rugby, thanks to the impact of Jonah Lomu. PLUS we hear from Australian Rugby writer Christy Doran who didn't hold back on Australian Rugby allowed a match against the Lions to be held at the exact same time as the State of Origin decider.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS SCRAPE PAST BRUMBIES, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, OLLIE CHESSUM, DAN SHEEHAN AND HUDSON CREIGHTON

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:18:57 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions unconvincingly beat the ACT Brumbies by 12 points with a team on the pitch that many think was as close to the team that'll start the first test as we've seen so far. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts on struggling at the breakdown. We'll also hear from two members of the pack, Ollie Chessum and Dan Sheehan PLUS we'll get the reaction to a very special day for one of the Brumbies' try scorers, Hudson Creighton.

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LIONS UNCAGED: JOHNNY SEXTON FINALLY SPEAKS ON FINN RUSSELL, CAMPESE VS GITEAU BEEF, JIM HAMILTON WITH SIMON JORDAN

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:01:34 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you todays episode of Lions Uncaged and it is a GOOD one! Alfie spoke to Lions legend and kicking coach Johnny Sexton who finally gave his thoughts on Finn Russell potentially taking the 10 shirt. Aussie legend Matt Giteau has hit out at the Wallabies all time top try scorer David Campese for being too outspoken - Campese joined Jim White and Simon Jordan and responded to Giteau's accusations. PLUS former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton joined White and Jordan in the studio and gave his thoughts on Maro Itoje as the Lions captain.

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL NAMES STRONGEST SQUAD YET, TOPSY OUTS THE LIONS PLAYERS TRYING TO HARD, JOE SCHMIDT NOT FILLING AUSSIES WITH CONFIDENCE

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:17:14 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you the latest edition of Lions Uncaged following the news that Andy Farrell has named his latest squad to face the ACT Brumbies on Wednesday. The Wallabies scraped past Fiji by just 3 points, and we hear from head coach Joe Schmidt who came out with a rather bold statement about his side being underdogs. Plus Topsy outed a few Lions players he thinks are trying too hard to impress!

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LIONS UNCAGED: JIM HAMILTON OPENS UP ABOUT OWEN FARRELL, EDDIE JONES BACKTRACKS ON MARO ITOJE, NSW WARATAHS PREVIEW

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:13:42 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged as we begin to look ahead to the Lions match tomorrow against the NSW Waratahs. Former Scotland lock and Owen Farrell's former teammate Jim Hamilton opens up about what Owen will bring to this Lions team, whilst former Wallabies and England head coach Eddie Jones backtracks on his stance on Maro Itoje.

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LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL CALLED UP - EDDIE JONES & BEN YOUNGS REACTION

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:35:34 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you a HUGE episode of Lions Uncaged today following the news that Andy Farrell has called up his son, Owen Farrell, to the Lions squad following Elliott Daly's injury. Owen's former head coach at England Eddie Jones and half back partner Ben Youngs give us their reaction. Plus Topsy looks back at a great Lions performance against the Queensland Reds.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE REDS, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, TOMMY FREEMAN, RONAN KELLEHER, ANDREW PORTER AND LACKIE ANDERSON

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:06:33 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions emphatically beat the Queensland Reds by 40 points. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts and he has an update about Elliot Daly's injury. We'll also hear from front rowers Ronan Kelleher and Andrew Porter's thoughts on the Southern Hemisphere officiating as well as Tommy Freeman's hopes of getting into the test match side.

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LIONS UNCAGED: BLAIR KINGHORN LANDS IN AUS AFTER PARTYING, ALEX CUTHBERT REACTS TO TOMOS WILLIAMS INJURY, JON FISHER ON LONDON IRISH AND MOVING TO QUEENSLAND REDS

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:12:53 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you the latest episode of Lions Uncaged ahead of the British and Irish Lions match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. We hear from full back Blair Kinghorn who explains how he had to fly down under immediately after the Tolouse top 14 celebrations. Wales and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert also gives his reaction to the devastating Tomos Williams injury that has ruled him out of the Lions tour. Lions assistant coach John Dalziel also explains some of the behind the scenes work he's been doing with the forwards and we also hear from Queensland assist coach Jon Fisher who speaks about the collapse of London Irish and the excitement in Brisbane for the match.

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LIONS UNCAGED: TOMOS WILLIAMS OUT REACTION, ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR REDS, HUGO KEENAN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND TOPSY ON THE ALL BLACKS

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:32:07 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of Lion Uncaged following the British and Irish Lions 54-7 win against the Western Force. The big news of the day is that Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the tour with Ben White called up in his place, we'll hear Andy Farrell and Hugo Keenan's thoughts on that as well as break down Andy Farrell's squad to face the Queensland Reds which was announced today. Topsy also explains how tough facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is as we look back on the 2017 your of Aotearoa.

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LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE WESTERN FORCE - REACTION FROM JOE McCARTHY, OLLIE CHESSUM AND BEN KAY

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:20:31 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged LIVE as the British & Irish Lions beat the Western Force in emphatic fashion live and exclusively on talkSPORT. You can hear former British and Irish Lion Ben Kay's immediate reaction to the performance as well as hearing from not one but two second rowers - As Ollie Chessum and the player of the match Joe McCarthy spoke to Alfie post match.

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LIONS UNCAGED: WHAT HENRY POLLOCK REALLY LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES, FINAL LOOK AHEAD TO THE WESTERN FORCE, NIC WHITE RELISHING THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACE THE LIONS

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:31:49 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged as the Lions final preparations for their opening match down under against the Western Force get underway. We hear from Andy Farrell, Dan Sheehan and Tadgh Furlong as well as assistant coach John Fogarty. Superstar youngster Henry Pollock's miraculous rise from England under 20s to the British and Irish Lions in a few months has been an incredible story, and we hear from a man who knows exactly what he's like behind the scenes, one of his friends and former teammates Jack Bracken. PLUS we hear from Wallabies and Western Force Scrum half Nic White who is relishing the opportunity to finally face the Lions after a long 12 year wait!

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LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES FIRST SQUAD DOWN UNDER, DAN SHEEHAN EXCLUSIVE, TADGH FURLONG FEELING THE PRESSURE, TOPSY OJO HITS BACK AT CAMPESE

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:54:21 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you todays edition of Lions Uncaged on the day Andy Farrell announced his first Lions squad down under! The man of the moment was Dan Sheehan after being named captain on his Lions debut and we hear exclusively from him, Tadgh Furlong was punchy when asked whether the squad is feeling the pressure and Topsy hits back at David Campese's swipe on Maro Itoje's captaincy!

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LIONS UNCAGED: MATT GITAU CLASHES WITH SIMON JORDAN, PIERRE SCHOEMAN HEAPS THE PRAISE ON ITOJE & GEORGE NORTH LOOKS BACK ON THE 2013 SERIES!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:17:39 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged and it was a good one! Aussie legend Matt Gitau clashed with Simon Jordan over the hypocrisy of the Lions and Rugby Australia regarding selection. Alfie spoke to one of the biggest characters in the Lions squad, prop Pierre Schoeman who heaped the praise on the leader Lions captain Maro Itoje is PLUS Lions legend George North looks back on that incredible series win down under in 2013.

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LIONS UNCAGED: OLLIE CHESSUM ON WHO HE'S ROOMING WITH, DAVID CAMPESE HAMMERS ITOJE & THE WALLABIES JERSEY!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT

Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions uncaged where he caught up with Lions lock Ollie Chessum who revealed his surprising roommate for the tour, Aussie legend David Campese had a scathing review on Maro Itoje's captaincy and Alfie spoke to Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch who designed the Wallabies jersey for the Lions series!

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LIONS UNCAGED: REACTION TO ARGENTINA LOSS, BEN CALVELEY HITS OUT AT RUGBY AUSTRALIA, A LOOK BACK AT 1974 TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:50:03 GMT

Join Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo as they bring you everything you need to know from the Lions camp including exclusive interviews, breaking news and some of the behind the scenes stories that you won't be able to hear anywhere else.

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"England Absolutely DOMINATED Wales!" talkSPORT Rugby REACT To The Final Round Of The Six Nations!

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:27:34 GMT

Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former England & Leicester Tigers second-row Ben Kay to look back on the final round of the Six Nations.

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Are England Fans TOO NEGATIVE?! Ben Kay & talkSPORT Rugby DEBATE Dramatic Calcutta Cup | Six Nations

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:55:55 GMT

Alfie Reynolds and Tim Cocker are joined by Ben Kay to discuss this weekend's Six Nations action. Are England fans too negative, even when they win? What a turnaround from Wales! Who are the early favourites for the Lions squad? All that and more on this week's talkSPORT Rugby!

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GATLAND GONE! Alex Cuthbert & talkSPORT Rugby REACT To HUGE Wales Decision!

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:12:01 GMT

Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert to react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has departed his role as Wales Head Coach with three games left of the Six Nations! The team also discuss England's dramatic victory over France and Ireland's win at Murrayfield.

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Autumn Nations Series Week 2 Preview

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:21:00 GMT

Join talkSPORT Commentators Russ Hargreaves, Andrew McKenna & Alfie Reynolds as they look forward to a stunning week 2 of the Autumn Nations series, with all 5 matches live & exclusive on talkSPORT2.

All 5 matches previewed, every team discussed and exclusive chats with England Head Coach Eddie Jones, Ireland Coach Andy Farrell, Wales coach Neil Jenkins, South Africa Bryand Habana and Scotland's record points scorer Chris Paterson.

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Autumn Nations Series Preview

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:15:25 GMT

Join talkSPORT commentators Russ Hargreaves and Andrew McKenna for a full preview of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series.

They'll break down a tough month ahead for the Home Nations, and we'll hear from a host of big names including - Wales' Jonathan Davies & Thomas Francis, New Zealand's Brodie Rettalick, Scotland & England captains Stuart Hogg & Owen Farrell, plus Johnny Sexton AND the 6 nations CEO Ben Morel.

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The Series Review

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:54:55 GMT

It was heartbreak for the British and Irish Lions in the end. Hannah Wilkes hosts the final Lions Daily and looks back on the tour.

She is joined by Sir Ian McGeechan and Thinus Delport to reflect on South Africa winning the deciding third test match.

And, talkSPORT's Nick Heath and Andrew McKenna give their thoughts on a Lions tour like no other.

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The Third Test Preview!

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:00:21 GMT

Tim Cocker hosts the final Lions Daily before the 3rd and deciding test match between South Africa and the British and Irish Lions.

He is joined by former Springbok, Franco Smith. Who was also an Assistant coach with South Africa alongside Rassie Erasmus.

Former Saracens and England Performance Analyst, Ross Hamilton, previews the match on Saturday.

Finally, hear from inside the Lions camp. Scrum-half Ali Price has been speaking with talkSPORT's reporter, Neil Manthorp, out in South Africa.

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The Hurt Arena

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:16:52 GMT

Ahead of the decisive 3rd test this weekend, Tim Cocker asks what is it like to go up against a massive South Africa forward pack that want to hurt you!?

Former British and Irish Lion Simon Shaw joins him to try and answer that question and look ahead to Saturday.

And, we round off our Player Profile feature with a triple bill! We focus on Maro Itoje, Tadhg Furlong and Robbie Henshaw,

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Peter de Villiers joins the show!

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:48:32 GMT

Tim Cocker is joined by the former South Africa coach Peter de Villiers, who was in charge of the Springboks when they beat the Lions in 2009.

They react to the team news for both the Lions and South Africa ahead the third test.

Finn Russell has been named on the bench for Saturday. His former coach Bob Wylie joins the show.

Plus hear from Warren Gatland and Jacques Nienaber.

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Barely a citing in sight

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:30:50 GMT

Tim Cocker reflects on the lack of citing's in the second test match between South Africa and the Lions.

Former Lions centre Jamie Roberts joins the show to preview the deciding test match this weekend.

Anthony Watson is today's 'Player Profile', his former school coach joins the show.

And, Tim goes through what changes he would make to the Lions side for Saturday.

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We have a decider!

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 23:27:17 GMT

Following South Africa's victory in the 2nd test, Hannah Wilkes reflects on a disappointing performance from the Lions.

Lawrence Dallaglio and Alex Corbisiero also join the show to give their views. How do the Lions overturn South Africa's scrum dominance? Are the issues that arose on Saturday fixable in time for next weekend?

Finally, we ask whether Rassie Erasmus' video and Twitter antics had an impact on the officiating?

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Not again Rassie!

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:41:34 GMT

Tim Cocker reflects on Rassie Erasmus releasing an hour long video critiquing the officials in the first test.

Wales and Lions winger George North joins the show to look ahead to the potentially decisive 2nd test on Saturday.

And, former England and Saracens performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, tells us what to expect in that massive match.

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The red sea at home!

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:08:40 GMT

With just a matter of days to go until the 2nd test, Tim Cocker hears from fans of the British and Irish Lions to get their views ahead of the match.

Elliot Daly is today's Player Profile as his former coach at Whitgift school, Chris Wilkes, joins the show.

Plus we hear from Chris Harris, Jacques Nienaber, Rassie Erasmus and the Lions S&C coach Hugh Bennett.

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2nd test squads announced

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:54:50 GMT

After both the Springboks and the Lions named their squads to play in the second test on Saturday, Tim Cocker goes through some of the interesting selections.

Former British and Irish Lion winger John Bentley joins the show to look back on the 1997 tour.

Warren Gatland's former teammate at Galwegians RFC in the West of Ireland tells us all about the Lions Head Coach, who could win another series on Saturday.

And, Rassie Erasmus breaks his silence over the suggestions he is running a separate Twitter account to highlight the officiating calls which went against the Lions

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007 Rassie Erasmus

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:56:52 GMT

Just when we thought the 2021 Lions tour couldn't get any more strange, South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus gets accused of using a 'burner' Twitter account.

Tim Cocker tries to make sense of the madness along with South African journalist Brendan Del.

Tom Stagg played rugby with Owen Farrell at Harpenden RFC. He joins the show to give an insight into what a young Owen was like.

Plus, we hear from inside the Lions camp and some of the amusing moments from talkSPORT's commentary.

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Advantage Lions!

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 07:32:04 GMT

Hannah Wilkes looks back on Saturday's 22-17 victory for the British and Irish Lions in the first test against South Africa.

England and Newcastle full-back Mike Brown joins the show to give his views on the win.

Plus, we round up some of the amusing moments from talkSPORT's exclusive commentary of the first test.

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Prediction time!

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 18:07:57 GMT

The Lions Daily build-up to the first test between South Africa and the Lions goes up a notch!

Host Tim Cocker gives his thoughts ahead of the test series and he's joined by former Scotland captain John Barclay.

Hamish Watson's former coach at Wilmslow RFC, Chris Parr, is with us for today's Player Profile.

And, former Saracens and England performance analyst, Ross Hamilton, takes a statistical look at Saturday's match.

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The teams are in!

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:45:03 GMT

After the Lions named their 23 man squad to take on South Africa in the first test on Saturday, Tim Cocker assesses Warren Gatland's selections.

He's joined by fans from Ireland, Wales and Scotland to get their views on the team.

Plus, asks who would get in a combined South Africa/Lions side?

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One official team and one leaked!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:58:21 GMT

Tim Cocker hosts perhaps the most chaotic Lions Daily yet.

talkSPORT's reporter in South Africa, Neil Manthorp, explains the ramifications of all three test matches now taking place in Cape Town.

We bring you reaction to the Springboks naming their side to take on the Lions on Saturday.

And, although it was expected the Lions would announce their side on Thursday, former Lions centre Will Greenwood ends up reacting to news of a leaked team.

Plus we hear from Neil Jenkins and Anthony Watson.

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Test week!

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:36:42 GMT

Tim Cocker presents the latest Lions Daily as we enter the week of the first test!

Former England and Lions flanker Lewis Moody debates some of the big selection decisions, particularly in the back-row.

Tom Cowan-Dickie joins the show to chat about his brother Luke. Will he start on Saturday?

And, we hear from Lions assistant coach Steve Tandy and Tadgh Furlong.

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Let the selection debate begin!

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 17:42:33 GMT

With no more warm-up matches Hannah Wilkes hosts the latest episode of Lions Daily.

She looks back on the Lions victory over the Stormers and debates the big selection dilemnas facing Warren Gatland ahead of the first test against South Africa.

Former England and British and Irish Lions prop Alex Corbisiero tells us who he would select in the front row.

And, Willem Strauss, the President of the Vodacom Bulls, who beat South Africa 'A' this weekend also joins the show.

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The final warm-up

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:00:01 GMT

Tim Cocker previews the final warm-up match for the Lions as they play the Stormers on Saturday.

He hears from Warren Gatland, Marcus Smith and Stuart Hogg ahead of the game.

Matthew Pearce is a broadcaster for Supersport and provides a South African perspective ahead of the test series.

Courtney Lawes is today's Player Profile. His former coach Chris Parr joins the show.

Plus, Tim and Alfie pick their starting Lions test side!

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The Undertaker

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 01:47:59 GMT

Tim Cocker brings you the latest Lions Daily as Alun Wyn Jones returns to the tour just weeks after dislocating his shoulder.

He also reviews a scintillating game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions. Have we got a proper test series after the Lions were handed their first defeat on tour?

Taulupe Faletau's former coach at Filton College, George Tavner, tells us all about a young Taulupe.

Plus, we round up all the latest, including some of the funny moments from talkSPORT's commentary.

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Next up, South Africa (A)!

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 23:39:26 GMT

With one day to go until the toughest match on tour so far, Tim Cocker previews the game between South Africa A and the British and Irish Lions.

Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton tells us what we can expect from both sides.

talkSPORT commentator Andrew McKenna gives his thoughts on the tour so far.

And, hear from both the Lions and Springbok camps.

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Lions Daily - The "4th Test Match"

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 03:26:31 GMT

Tim Cocker reacts to the Lions naming their squad to face a very strong South Africa A side on Wednesday. A match being billed as an un-official 4th test match.

Is a stand off emerging between the two sides about playing another match on Saturday? Hear what Warren Gatland and Rassie Erasmus have to say.

Former Springbok second-row and former Gloucester Director of Rugby Johan Ackermann looks ahead to the game and the rest of the series.

And, Stuart Hogg's former coach Bryan Easson gives an insight into the Scotland captain.

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What next for the Tour?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 18:13:39 GMT

Tim Cocker hosts another Lions Daily, following another uncertain 24 hours for the 2021 Lions Tour. Hear from Lions Managing Director Ben Calverly as the Lions announce they'll face the Cell C Sharks (again!) on Saturday. Fans from Scotland, England and South Africa give their thoughts on whether the tour should continue. And, we look back on the Lions comprehensive 54-7 victory on Wednesday.

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Uncertainty in South Africa!

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 18:02:37 GMT

Tim Cocker brings you the latest edition of Lions Daily. He speaks to talkSPORT's reporter in South Africa, Neil Manthorp, as concerns over this weekend's fixtures for the Lions and South Africa increase.

Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton looks ahead to Wednesday's match against the Cell C Sharks. And, David Curry, the dad of Lions flanker Tom Curry joins the show as well!

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Stuart Hogg Exclusive

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 17:44:12 GMT

On today's show we preview the first tour match and hear from Warren Gatland who picked his 23-man squad. We'll also hear an exclusive interview with Saturday's captain, Stuart Hogg.

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The man who raced a cheetah and Billy Whizz

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:40:42 GMT

On today's Lions Daily Tim Cocker is joined by World Cup winner & Springbok legend, Bryan Habana. We also hear from former Lions England speedster Jason Robinson, and talk to current Lions forward Jonny Hill's school rugby coach.

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The new captain speaks

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:51:29 GMT

On today's Lions Daily we hear from new tour captain Conor Murray, speak to Dan Biggar's junior rugby coach and preview the tour with Lions legend Lawrence Dallaglio.

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Welcome to the talkSPORT Lions Daily

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:48:17 GMT

The Lions head to South Africa this summer with pride, passion and a unique rugby history at stake. There's only one place to listen to ALL the action - on the talkSPORT network.

Be sure to follow talkSPORT's Lions Daily for your essential round-up of the latest news, the views and team updates from the heart of the Lions' camp.

And don't forget to download the talkSPORT app to listen to ALL the action.

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