
Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 352 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsRugbySportsNews | |||

Chris heads to England's training camp in Girona after Steve Borthwick named his team to face Wales in their Six Nations opener. He sits down with England's centres, Northampton's Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall. They talk golf, how to deal with He... more
Chris is joined by John Barclay at the Six Nations launch in Edinburgh to quiz the men hoping to lead their nation to glory in 2026. Are England and France the clear favourites for the title? They chat to Steve Borthwick about the added expectation t... more
The fourth and final stop on the Nations Pod Guide is Ireland’s Fair City. From Croke Park to the Aviva, from Temple Bar to Ballsbridge - Chris, Tom and GRO discuss what makes Dublin special and so much more than a rugby city. Tom teaches us about Ro... more
As the Premiership heads into its mid-season break, Ugo and Ashy look back on a packed weekend of action. They start with one of the games of the season as Bath edged Gloucester at Kingsholm, with Charlie Atkinson outstanding. Are Bath still the forc... more
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I have decided to move away from this podcast as I am just bored of the presenters. I have the upmost of respect for what the guys have achieved in their rugby career but I don’t think that makes them a good pundit/ journalist to give their opinion on the game.
Credit to the pod for the continued development of the Nations Pod which is an extra counterpoint to the usual pod. Both excellent in different ways, united by common high level of entertainment and insight
Great pod, especially the nations pod. Need to spend less time talking refs though, takes more time than the TMO decisions they’re complaining about!
Love the Nations Pod. No egos, no bias, some irreverence and brilliantly insightful. GRO is awesome. Monday night is too ego led with DC.
During international windows the focus is now heavily on England with the weekend podcast and normally the Tuesday and Thursday (if on) predominantly focused on England, even when the other games are talked about the impact on future games with England is always a major talking point. There are plenty of other podcasts with an England centric approach… but maybe this is what the majority of your audience want, I don’t.
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The content revolves around rugby union, focusing on the latest updates, analyses, and debates surrounding the sport. Topics of interest often include international competitions like the Rugby World Cup and the Six Nations, as well as club rugby performances in domestic leagues. The hosts frequently engage in discussions about player formations, tactical strategies, and notable matches while often inviting professional players and coaches to share their insights, making it a robust source of expert commentary. Additionally, the blend of light-hearted banter and in-depth analysis likely appeals to a diverse audience, including both dedicated rugby aficionados and casual listeners looking for engaging sports commentary.
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