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The Telegraph Rugby Podcast

The Telegraph
Six Nations
England Rugby
Ireland
Scotland
England
Italy Rugby
Rugby World Cup
Six Nations Rugby
French Rugby
Owen Farrell
Netflix
Scotland Rugby
Wales Rugby
Sebastian Negri
Gonzalo Quesada
Eddie Jones
Italy
Rugby Refereeing Issues
Calcutta Cup
South Africa

Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph's rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game's most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move! New episodes out Mondays.

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Latest Episodes

The Six Nations is back! And so is the Telegraph Rugby podcast.

Join Alan, Charles and Gav for a comprehensive look ahead to the opening round of games this weekend and to the tournament as a whole.

We check in with the Telegraph's Dan Schofield ou... more

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That's it for the Autumn Nations Series and England have had a perfect month, ending the year on a high with 11 wins in a row!

Join Alan, Charlie, Charles and Gavin for all the fallout to England's win over Argentina and a look ahead to what we can ... more

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England now have 10 consecutive wins under Steve Borthwick after beating the All Blacks at Twickenham!

Join Alan, Gavin, Charlie and Charles for all the fallout to Saturday's win, which was arguably the finest since Borthwick took charge.

There is ... more

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Alan Dymock is joined by Gavin Mairs, Charlie Morgan and Charles Richardson to unpack an incident-filled weekend of rugby action!

England now have nine wins in a row under Steve Borthwick after seeing off the challenge from Fiji at Twickenham.

It w... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Schofield
Rugby journalist covering the England camp
The Telegraph
Episode: It is time for an English assault on the Six Nations title
Gavin Mairs
Chief Rugby Correspondent
The Telegraph
Episode: Lions clinch the series after epic comeback
Les Kiss
Former assistant coach for Ireland and current head coach of Queensland Reds
Queensland Reds
Episode: Ireland vs France: The Decider
Duncan Hodge
Former rugby player and pivotal in Scotland's 2000 Calcutta Cup victory
Scottish Rugby
Episode: Calcutta Cup- Repeat or revenge?
Gareth Davies
Website editor at The Telegraph
The Telegraph
Episode: England edge France in thriller!
Steve Borthwick
England head coach
RFU
Episode: Steve Borthwick previews England's Six Nations
Ellie Boatman
England Rugby Sevens player and Olympic athlete
England Rugby
Episode: Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my most unhappiest”
Amy Truesdale
Three-time Para World Taekwondo champion
Para Taekwondo
Episode: Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my most unhappiest”
Kate Dale
Campaign director of This Girl Can at Sport England
Sport England
Episode: Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my most unhappiest”

Hosts

Alan Dymock
Commissioning Editor for Sport at The Telegraph, radio host, and experienced sports journalist.
Charles Richardson
Football and rugby commentator, host of The Telegraph Rugby Podcast.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 836 ratings
  • Out of touch

    Usually ridiculous with sprinklings of interest but gone downhill and the most recent is tantamount to overheard drunk ramblings at a pub. All hearsay and guesswork, constant contradiction and third hand information.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ndvsz
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • No coverage of the women's rugby world cup!

    Podcast Addict
    2
    Simon 1402
    5 months ago
  • Few insights

    The presenters clearly rate their rugby knowledge but it just comes across as three blokes who know very little about rugby repeating what they have been told by players and coaches. They don’t seem to have any analytical skills but rather follow the mood music/amplify whatever is the comment de jour on each team and their respective performances.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ydhcfogi13
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Worlds quietest rugby podcast

    That’s it

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    iantesh
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • It’s just not cricket

    Is not the phrase “approach in any direction” nonsensical? Can you approach a point by walking in a circle around said point.

    We need a lawyer, or Brain Moore to be “precise”.

    I jest, this is the only rugby podcast I can find that does not feel like it is curated by the lads. Certainly well informed but maybe lacks a little punch.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ahhhhhhhh12224
    United Kingdom2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and insights provided by the hosts, valuing the expert discussions over casual commentary.
There are mixed reviews regarding the enthusiasm and spontaneity of the hosts, with some indicating a desire for more engaging and lively interactions.
Overall, the podcast is recognized for its analytical quality, though some listeners express a wish for more frequent episodes.

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#22
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Apple Podcasts
#10
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#37
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#147
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#21
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#39
Germany/Sports/Rugby

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lions clinch the series after epic comeback
Q: What is your take on the series so far?
The Lions have shown resilience and a strong ability to adapt to the Wallabies' play, outlasting them and executing critical plays under pressure.
More questions than answers in Lions win over Waratahs
Q: Did that feel as disjointed in the ground as it did watching it on telly?
Yes, it really did, with the Lions showing clunkiness in their execution.
Ireland vs France: The Decider
Q: What do you think about the retirement announcement of Cian Healy, Peter O'Mahony, and Conor Murray?
They have been central to Irish rugby's success over the last decade, and their retirement marks a significant transition for the team.
Gatland's first interview since Wales exit: 'I'm hurting'
Q: What do you hope Welsh supporters will remember about your contribution?
Gatland hopes that supporters will remember the successes during his coaching, rather than focus solely on the recent challenges.
Gatland's first interview since Wales exit: 'I'm hurting'
Q: Was the match against Italy a must-win game for you?
Gatland stated that he considered it a must-win game and made the decision that if they didn't win, he would have to seriously consider his position.

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Recent guests on The Telegraph Rugby Podcast include:

1. Daniel Schofield
2. Gavin Mairs
3. Les Kiss
4. Duncan Hodge
5. Gareth Davies
6. Steve Borthwick
7. Ellie Boatman
8. Amy Truesdale

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