The Pop Pass Podcast

Who will be England's next Head Coach?

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:20:56 GMT

After catching up on all the action from the opening weekend of the Women's TikTok Six Nations, Charlie and Freddy delve into the major rugby news from across the week for the final episode of The Pop Pass Pod's first season. We review Victoria Rush's new documentary 'No Woman No Try', speculate and breakdown all the top English candidates to replace Eddie Jones next year, and have a look forward to how the USA will take on the challenge of being Rugby World Cup hosts in 2031.

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Are Italy supposed to be winning?

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:05:16 GMT

After reliving Ange Capuozzo's brilliant winning moment for Italy, Charlie and Freddy breakdown all the results from the final weekend of men's Six Nations action. Should Wales get rid of Wayne Pivac with the World Cup around the corner? Did Scotland's boozing play a part in their defeat to Ireland? And how did the French lay down a marker as the best side in the Northern Hemisphere after winning the Grand Chelem?

We also go through our teams of the tournament before looking forward to the TikTok Women's Six Nations set to start this Saturday!

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Was it really a red card?

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:52:42 GMT

After chatting through the news of Spain's first qualification for a World Cup since 1999, Freddy and Charlie discuss all the drama from the penultimate round of the Six Nations. Were Wales a Jonathan Davies dropped pass away from spoiling French dreams of a Grand Slam? Is Italy double try scorer Ange Capuozzo old enough to buy a pint? And did Charlie Ewels really deserve to be sent off just 82 seconds into England's defeat to Ireland?

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Was Jonny Wilkinson average?

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:00:20 GMT

Reduce the number of reserves? Should a rugby ball be more round? Or does Dan Biggar only play well against England?

After basking in the glory of Bath’s recent victory in last weekend’s West Country derby, Charlie and Freddy debate your unpopular rugby opinions.

We also preview all the games coming up in the penultimate round of the Six Nations, including France and their Friday Night Lights trip to the Principality.

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Are England actually improving?

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:48:07 GMT

After being rejected from the Gallagher Premiership nightclub with their mates Ealing and Donny, Charlie and Freddy discuss the RFU's latest decision to block Championship clubs being promoted to the top tier of English rugby. We also dissect all the action from the third round of the Six Nations, including the flamboyance and flair of Les Bleus, England's identity crisis, and what crazy rule forced Italy to play with 13 for 60 minutes at the Aviva.

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Do Italy have the best national anthem?

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:44:11 GMT

After mass protests blocked a move to remove Italy from the Six Nations, Charlie and Freddy rank their favourite anthems from the competition and create their most iconic XV. We delve into the real meaning behind the lyrics of La Marseillaise, the story of the first English player to receive a red card, and why Eddie Butler told Gavin Henson that he could "shave anything he wanted"!

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Are Wales really that good at home?

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT

After a visit to a local French art dealership, Charlie and Freddy discuss the latest action from the Six Nations. From the magic of Marcus Smith to Dan Biggar's late drop goal and the 'human asteroid' that is French prop Uini Antonio. We also deep dive into whether the Principality Stadium really is a fortress for the Welsh.

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Do we have to talk about Scotland?

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:00:00 GMT

Today, Charlie and Freddy break down all the first-round games from the Six Nations, including Ireland's domination in Dublin, Scotland's retention of the Calcutta Cup, and France's expected win under the lights of the Stade de France. We even have a chat with Eddie Jones as he prepares his England side to bounce back against Italy this weekend. It's coming Rome...

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The Big Six Nations Preview

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the first ever episode of The Pop Pass Podcast, where we're discussing all things Six Nations ahead of the big kick-off to the tournament on Saturday. Will Scotland spring a surprise? Will Italy finally win a game? Or will Eddie Jones start Luke Cowan-Dickie in the centres? All will be revealed as we preview every team and give our predictions for the championship too.

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