Rugby Union Weekly
BBC Radio 5 LiveRugby 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 | 339 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Sports NewsRugbySportsNews | |||
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Chris, Ashy and Ugo pick apart the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Was it the shot in the arm the tournament needed? Or were there still too many predictable results? Edinburgh caused the biggest upset of the round in what was a great weekend f... more
Chris, Tom and GRO bring you immediate reaction to the draw for the 2027 World Cup. England and Wales meet in Pool F while we can look forward to another instalment of the 'Tom English derby' as Scotland and Ireland were drawn together for the third ... more
Danny, Ashy and Chris dissect another dismal day for Wales as they end 2025 with a record home defeat. How much would the young Welsh players actually have learned from their 73-0 defeat to South Africa? We also discuss Eben Etzebeth’s red card for t... more
In episode two of our bumper Champions Cup preview, Ashy and Chris catch up with Lions hero Hugo Keenan who reflects on his winning try in the MCG and Leinster's ambition to add fifth star to the jersey. High-flying Sale winger Tom Roebuck looks back... more
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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!
Apple Podcasts5CorkyMac11
United Kingdom16 days ago - Nations Pod is as good as TCF
Love the Nations Pod. No egos, no bias, some irreverence and brilliantly insightful. GRO is awesome. Monday night is too ego led with DC.
Apple Podcasts5The OPPUnited Kingdoma month ago - Insightful and lighthearted but trending towards a heavier England bias
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.
Apple Podcasts319TomW85United Kingdoma month ago - Scottish rugby dismissed
5 pundits experts on English rugby, which is great if your an English rugby fan. Welsh fans still get way more focus from Chris J. Anything to do with Scottish Rugby is dismissed to a nations pod where Tom English to deep dive on anyone else other than Finn Russell - who is finally getting the praise he’s always deserved because he plays for Bath! Would make things way more interesting if there was more balance or interest in all nations. No one should feel dismissed.
Apple Podcasts2Rob De Niro 2United Kingdoma month ago - Slow start to Autumn Internationals
Big fan of the pod for many years, but the episode this week was hard work to listen to. Please edit out the tedious repetition of the same old positions around red card laws, and minimize the endless speculation about player and team awards. Good to hear a pov but we don’t need to hear it three times by each person. Aside from that, keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5redheadCA
United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #2 | United States/Sports/Rugby |
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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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Recent guests on Rugby Union Weekly include:
1. Josh Macleod
2. Hugo Keenan
3. Tom Roebuck
4. Joel Kpoku
5. Deon Fourie
6. Freddie Steward
7. Scott Robertson
8. Mick Byrne
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