URC Unloaded

Stevie's Hard Day, Scarlets Tame The Lions, Benetton Blitz Glasgow & Edinburgh Still Breathing

Tue, 13 May 2025 18:26:16 GMT

This week, John Barclay and the lads look back at a fascinating round 17 of the URC and look ahead to the final round of the regular season.

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Cardiff Continue To Soar, Leinster Faces Are Scarlet, The Race To The Eight Heats Up & The Growth Of The MLR

Thu, 01 May 2025 11:46:12 GMT

Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt joins the lads to chat about his team's charge towards the playoffs. Former USA international Will Hooley also joins to discuss his role as technical director of the MLR.

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Finding John Barclay, Action Figures, Stableford & A Thrilling Race To The Eight

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:16:26 GMT

Has anyone seen John Barclay? Shanks and Stevie fly solo this week as they re-cap all of the thrilling action from Round 15 of the URC and give their playoff predictions.

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Leinster Lose At Last, Benetton Leave It Late, Ospreys Outlast Connacht & Glasgow Reel In Munster

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:09:53 GMT

Barclay is AWOL again which leaves Shanks and Fez to round up the best of the action from a cracking round 13 of the URC

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Zebre's Big Night In Edinburgh, Ulster's Unwanted Italian Double, Leinster & Glasgow Streaking Clear & 6 Nations Previw

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:59:21 GMT

This week on URC Unloaded, the three amigos are joined by former Italy out-half Ian McKinley to chat about a glorious week for Italian rugby. Scotland's leading points scorer, Chris Paterson, discusses the fallout of the Zebre loss for Edinburgh as well as previewing this weekend's crunch Calcutta Cup clash.

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Mark Jones' Ospreys Taking Flight, Zebre Win Away, Munster Slay The Dragons & Dan The Man Is Back

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 19:18:34 GMT

Did you miss us? We're back after an extended break, (well, Shanks and Stevie are!) On this week's episode, Ospreys boss Mark Jones gives great insight into his coaching career, Stevie rakes over the coals of Ulster's shock home defeat to Zebre & Scarlets continue to impress Shanks.

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Rowntree Out The Door, Three Welsh Wins, A Sione Stormer In Stellenbosch, Leinster 6 from 6 & Stevie's Security Scrap

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 10:32:46 GMT

With Shanks off sunning himself in Dubai, Stevie and John speak to Irish Examiner Rugby correspondent, Simon Lewis, about the fall out from Graham Rowntree's sudden Munster departure. There was three wins for the Welsh regions, Glasgow continue to show Champions form and the blue juggernaut keeps rolling in Leinster.

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Lions Continue To Roar, Oakie Doakie Ulster, Barclay Refuses Humble Pie & Sensational Snyman

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:09:19 GMT

This week, the lads are joined by Emirates Lions head coach, Ivan van Rooyen, to chat about his side's blistering start to the season and the ultimate challenge that awaits them this weekend, Leinster at the Aviva. Barclay won't back down on his Sharks take in spite of their Glasgow victory and we hear from Nathan Doak, Round 5's Premier Sports Player In Focus.

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Glasgow's Mr Versatile, JB Slates The Sharks, Stevie's Glass Of Red & Shanks' Memorabilia

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:38:26 GMT

This week, the lads are joined by Glasgow Warrior's scrum-half-cum-winger Jamie Dobie to discuss his blistering start to the season and his international aspirations. It was a record breaking round 4 to look back on and some tasty ties this weekend to preview.

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Irish Derby Week, Nienaber On Life At Leinster, Wally's Leinster v Munster Memories & Sione v Bundee

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:51:56 GMT

It's a huge week in the URC with 80,000 expected at Croke Park for Leinster v Munster. Leinster Senior Coach, Jacques Nienaber joins the lads to build up to the big game. Munster legend David Wallace looks back at some of the most famous games between the great rivals. The boys pick their player of the round and look back at all of the action from Round 3.

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The Shock Nobody Saw Coming, Stevie's On Leave & Barclay's Near Miss

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:15:35 GMT

On this week's URC Unloaded, Barclay and Shanks chat to legendary Irish commentator, Ryle Nugent, who was on the mic for Zebre's historic win over Munster. The lads deep dive into the rest of the action from round 2 and get the usual few rants off their chests.

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The Boys Are Back, Stevie's Cold Chicken, Shanks' Shanks, Barclay's Humble Summer & Chats With A CEO

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:19:36 GMT

The boys are back for another season of URC Unloaded. Joining Shanks, Fez and Barclay is Dragons Rugby CEO Rhys Blumberg to chat about what it's like running a club in the URC as well as off season changes at the club. There's a round up of the incredibly exciting Round 1 as well as a look ahead to Round 2.

It's good to be back.

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Glasgow Are The Champions, Whiskey & Cigars With Duncan Weir, Waking Up With Wilson & Summer Tour Excitement

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:03:21 GMT

They've only gone and done it!! Duncan Weir of the URC Champions, Glasgow Warriors, joins the lads to reflect on an unforgettable few days for him and his team mates in Pretoria. Ryan Wilson, the busiest man in the URC, also stops by to give his take on his week on the Highveld. Shanks, Fez and JB then look ahead to the Summer Internationals. Last episode of the season, we'll be back in September.

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URC Unloaded - Grand Final Preview Show

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:15:14 GMT

Shanks Fez and JB are joined by SA Rugby journo and Bulls fan A-P Rugby for a look ahead to the URC Grand Final. There's some beef to be squashed between Shanks and A-P and what better way than an old fashioned quiz to settle the score!? Performance Analyst Ross Hamilton also joins to give an in depth statistical look at both the Bulls and Glasgow Warriors.

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Final Four Weekend Preview, Fez's Money For Old Rope, Shanks' Double Shift & Barclay In The Big Apple

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 18:16:51 GMT

This week the lads look back at an exciting URC quarter finals weekend as well as looking ahead to the semi-finals in Pretoria and Limerick. Performance analyst Ross Hamilton joins the show to give his expert opinion on what might unfold this weekend.

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The Playoffs Are Upon Us, Team Of The Season Picks, Barclay Needs A Nickname & James Hume's Path To ACL Recovery

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:46:17 GMT

The lads re-cap an incredibly exciting final weekend of the regular season which saw the Ospreys claim an unlikely 8th spot, James Hume drops by to give an insight into what Richie Murphy has brought to Ulster and the three amigos pick their teams of the regular season and look back at some of their pre-season predictions.

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Ulster Are Back, Glasgow Let Shanks Down, Barclay Cracks A Smile & Fez Puts The Boot In

Wed, 22 May 2024 18:33:09 GMT

This week, Barclay, Shanks & Fez reflect on a wonderful weekend of rugby spent in each other's company. They look back at Ulster's big win over Leinster and Munster's jump from third to first as well as all of the other games from Round 17. Get your questions in for the next show to urcunloaded@gmail.com

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Agent's Tales, The Race To The Eight Heats Up, Huge Weekend Ahead & An Olive Branch From Fez?

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:41:00 GMT

This week, Rugby agent and former player John Andress joins the lads to give an insight into the wheelings and dealings of Rugby transfers. There's a review every game from Round 16 as well as a look ahead to this weekend's penultimate round.

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Dobbo Drops By, The Inbox Is Open & The Race To The Eight Heats Up

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:29:18 GMT

On this week's show, DHL Stormers head coach, John Dobson, joins Shanks, Fez and Barclay to give us the latest from Cape Town. The three lads answer your questions sent in to urcunloaded@gmail.com and take a comprehensive look back at Round 15 of the URC as well as looking ahead to the weekend's European Semi-Finals.

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Part-Time Barclay Returns, 2014 Ferris v 2024 Ferris & Shanks In The Firing Line

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:06 GMT

This week, Cardiff and Wales back-row Ellis Jenkins joins the lads to discuss his recent retirement announcement.

We're also joined by performance analyst Ross Hamilton for a deep dive into the key stats from round 14 and a look ahead to round 15.

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This Ain't Texas Shanks, Stevie's Eagles and Birdies, Wilson Steps In & Ben Talks Bayonne

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 18:18:33 GMT

This week on URC Unloaded, Ryan Wilson slots in for his former Scotland roommate John Barclay as guest co-host. Edinburgh Co-Captain Ben Vellacott gives us the lowdown on his side's recent trip to South Africa and looks ahead to this weekend's European Challenge Cup Last 16 game against Bayonne. All this as well as the usual round up of the previous weekend's URC action.

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Dwayne's World, Barclay Bullish on Bulls, Fez Dusts Off his CV & Shanks Wants Summer Rugby

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 19:28:35 GMT

On this episode of URC Unloaded, Scarlets boss Dwayne Peel gives an insight to the goings on at the Llanelli club and Welsh rugby as a whole. Stevie breaks down the latest high profile boardroom departure at Ulster. Shanks calls for Summer rugby and Barclay bigs up the Bulls.

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Joel in for John, TikTok Tom Shanklin & Fez Bullish About Ireland

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:21:45 GMT

On this week's URC Unloaded, 1995 World Cup winner and scorer of the most famous drop goal in history, Joel Stransky joins us in place of John Barclay for a chat on all things South African rugby and URC. Fez reckons England are in for a '30 point pumping' at the hands of Ireland while Shanks reacts to catching some strays from Stevie during the Ulster v Dragons commentary on Viaplay.

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Dan Is Out The Door In Ulster, Fez Reflects, Barclay Puts The Ski Boot In, Shanks' Awkward Team Meetings & High Flying Ospreys

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:30:33 GMT

This week on URC Unloaded, the lads react to the breaking news that Dan McFarland has left his role as Ulster Head Coach, Jack Walsh of the Ospreys joins to reflect on his team's last minute heroics against Ulster last Sunday, as well as the usual rants and reviews.

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Barclay v Wales, Stevie's Cold Showers & Shanks Talks Sauna Blankets

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:57:21 GMT

The boys are back for the first episode of 2024. John Barclay, Stephen Ferris and Tom Shanklin talk through the big URC games over the festive period.

Barclay takes on Welsh rugby Twitter/X, high flying Benetton impress Shanks & Stevie reflects on Munster's misery.

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Connacht Coach Ready For Europe, Barclay's Lobster Bisque, Shanks' Airport Ordeal & Fez's Soft Play Snuffles

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:52:02 GMT

This week, the lads are joined by Connacht coach, Pete Wilkins, who gives an insight into the goings on at the Galway based province.

Barclay's feeling the heat in Miami, Shanks explains his Belfast absence while Fez reckons Munster are going places.

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Well rested McCloskey, Shanks doesn't hate the Ospreys, Barclay's Runners Up & Fez's redemption

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:02:33 GMT

This week on URC unloaded, Ulster and Ireland centre, Stuart McCloskey, joins the lads and ranks which of them he'd beat in a fight in order! When you're explaining, you're losing as Shanks discovers, Barclay can't pick a winner but he knows who'll finish second and Fez remembers the Ulster greats of 99.

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Franco says relax, Fez the arm wrestler, Cooking with Barclay & Jet lagged Shanks

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:59:28 GMT

This week the lads are joined by Zebre Parma centre Franco Smith Jnr. Fez deep dives into the world of competitive arm wrestling, JB shares some simple recipes while Shanks recovers from a 14 hour flight. Plus an in depth review of round 5 of the URC

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Welsh whitewash, Zebre win a rugby match, Business Class Shanks, Ulster down the Champs and Jake White believes

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:17:11 GMT

This week the lads recap a brilliant round 4 of the URC including a first win for Zebre in 18 months and a bad weekend for the Welsh sides. Special guest this week is Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White

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Edinburgh not to be taken for Granted, Shank's Christmas DVD, Fez's Vitamin D deficiency and Barclay's bold Connacht prediction

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:14:23 GMT

his week the lads are joined by Edinburgh enforcer Grant Gilchrist, the only man to ever knock Stephen Ferris out cold. Shanks bemoans the lack of healthy snacks in TV studios, Barclay makes a bold prediction and Fez is in need of some sun.

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Skinstad soaks in the glory, Shanks in the city, Connacht's World Cup year? JB a company man and Fez talks emigration.

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:46:47 GMT

World Cup winning former Springbok, Bob Skinstad, joins the lads to bask in the glory of his nation's RWC success. The bad weather is getting to Fez, Shanks is fed up with Theme Park food while Barclay spent his weekend off watching Edinburgh at the HIVE. In this week's Last Man Standing, the Connacht Championship team of 2016 is remembered... mostly

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The boys are back, Glasgow contenders, Ulster pretenders? and why Graham Rowntree owes his life to a Limerick taxi man.

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 18:12:49 GMT

The lads are back to discuss all things URC on season 3 of URC Unloaded. URC winning coach Graham Rowntree joins us to discuss his triumphant first season at Munster and the aftermath of that dramatic final win. As usual John Barclay, Stephen Ferris and Tom Shanklin review URC round 1 and give their predictions for this weekend's games.

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