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The Rugby Pod

The Ringer
Rugby World Cup
Six Nations
England Rugby
New Zealand National Rugby Team
Ireland National Rugby Team
Scotland Rugby
Champions Cup
Ireland Rugby
South Africa
Owen Farrell
Jean Kleyn
World Cup
Eddie Jones
Ben Youngs
Leinster Rugby
Premiership Rugby
Saracens
Christmas Decorating
British Army
Munster

The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each ... more

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Latest Episodes

It’s a full-noise Six Nations Special as Jim and Goodey tee up a massive opening weekend, with Ireland v France on Thursday night in Paris, England v Wales at Allianz, and Scotland’s trip to Rome. The lads dig into squads amid key absences, new faces... more

Ronan O’Gara and Dan Biggar break down Ireland’s biggest selection call ahead of the Six Nations: who starts at fly-half? From Jack Crowley and Sam Prendergast's battle, to Harry Byrne’s late charge, the lads dig into what Andy Farrell really values ... more

With the Six Nations around the corner, the lads are fired up as squads drop across the board, bringing big calls, big omissions, and some surprise bolters. We dig into every nation’s squad, from France leaving out some absolute superstars, to Englan... more

Massive news with Razor's shock sacking in New Zealand setting the tone for a wild week as Jim and Goodey break down the fallout, the rumours swirling around player power, and where Razor could land next. From there, it’s onto the final round of Cham... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Kirby
England's head chef for the rugby team
England Rugby
Episode: #19 Monster Appetite - Six Nations Squad Drops, & The Rugby Chef Reveals All
Duncan Weir
Scottish rugby player and former international
Glasgow Warriors
Episode: #16 New Year Reckoning, Festive Box Office Rugby, and 2026 Predictions
Freddie Steward
Leicester Tigers and England fullback
Leicester Tigers
Episode: #15 European Warriors, Freddie Steward Unfiltered, & 2025 Highlights
Gurthrö Steenkamp
Former Springbok prop and scrum coach
Has coached professional rugby teams in France
Episode: #12 Scrum Secrets with Steenkamp, Bath’s Big Statement, and Munster Stormed
Josh Adams
Winger for Cardiff and Wales, former Worcester Warriors player and 2019 World Cup top try scorer.
Cardiff Rugby
Episode: #8 England’s New Bomb Squad, Josh Adams on Welsh Revival, and Ireland Controversy in Chicago
Rob Calder
Chief Growth Officer of Premiership Rugby
Premiership Rugby
Episode: #3 Back with a Bang - English Rugby's Masterplan, Leinster Nilled and Sacha is Boks Office
Louis Rees-Zammit
Welsh rugby player returning from the NFL
Bristol Bears
Episode: #2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final
Steve Diamond
Director of Rugby
Newcastle Falcons
Episode: #1 Red Bull Takeover, Saving Grassroots Rugby & Six Nations vs The Rugby Championship
George North
Welsh rugby player with over 100 caps for Wales and a two-time British and Irish Lion
Northampton Saints
Episode: George North: From Teen Prodigy to Lions Legend

Hosts

James Hamilton
Co-Host known for his humor and analytical insights about rugby. James shares personal anecdotes from his time in the sport, providing a relatable touch to discussions.
Dan Biggar
Co-Host and established rugby player with significant international experience. Dan brings a seasoned perspective to discussions on current events in rugby and player dynamics.
Andy Goode
Co-Host and proficient rugby analyst known for his humorous takes and sharp commentary on match performances and player selections.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.8k ratings
  • A final comment

    I previously made comment about the show but nothing has changed. As such I now give and provide this information for new listeners who may wonder what takes place. This is a rough running order for every show assuming a one hour edition…

    1st minute to Minute 5 - General discussion about what they all got up to in the previous few days

    Minute 5 to Minute 55 - In depth conversation about the English Premiership, discussion about incidents without explanation what they actually were for listeners ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Roger Over
    United Kingdom19 days ago
  • Love your stuff!

    I love your show so much that I get told to go outside because I’m listening to it so much!!!!!🤣😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artie Savea
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • More and more clickbait

    This used to be my absolute favourite rugby podcast, and would listen to it religiously.

    However, recently I’ve found more and more of the features to be aimed at clickbait headlines, so that they can put out a statement and get a reaction online to no doubt try to increase their listening figures.

    The most recent episode where Rob read out some sensationalist statements and wanted Jim & Goodey to comment is a perfect example, and made me switch off.

    I also appreciate the lads need to fund th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Schm0sey
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Class chat and insight as always

    Podcast Addict
    5
    KnightofKneee
    2 months ago
  • Waffle

    Has anybody ever loved the sound of their own voice more than Andy Goode? Every point is laboured to within an inch of its life while really not providing much insight . If you took out all the repetition it would be about 20 mins long. He also comes across as a troll.

    Jim and Bigs are both great, they should keep it to the two of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Stu Peel
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Negative feedback often revolves around underrepresentation of women's rugby and broader issues within the sport.
Listeners enjoy the podcast's blend of humor and sports analysis.
There is appreciation for the hosts' candid opinions and personal anecdotes from their rugby experiences.
Some feel there has been a shift towards focusing too heavily on English rugby, alienating fans of other national teams.

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#15 European Warriors, Freddie Steward Unfiltered, & 2025 Highlights
Q: Freddie, how hard was the transition from being in and out of the England squad?
It was easily the toughest season I've had in my career, but it taught me a lot and ultimately made me a better player.
#4 Moody’s Battle, Diamond Falls, Autumn Nations Preview, Boks Roll & Dragons Rise
Q: What do you think about the future of rugby coaching roles?
Leicester's situation is intriguing; they have a spine to that team, but they're in transition.
#4 Moody’s Battle, Diamond Falls, Autumn Nations Preview, Boks Roll & Dragons Rise
Q: How do you feel about the current rugby scenario with the high-profile cases of MND?
There's a need to ask questions and understand why so many rugby players are diagnosed with MND.
#2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final
Q: What do you see as the biggest difference between your time in the NFL and the competitive nature of the Premiership?
It's a completely different environment, but both sports demand a high level of commitment and skill.
#2 BIG Season Preview – Prem & URC Signings, Zammit Returns to the Pod + Red Roses’ RWC Final
Q: Louis, what prompted your decision to leave the NFL and return to rugby?
The experience was enriching, but ultimately I missed rugby and decided to make a comeback.

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Focused on rugby, this show combines a mixture of current sports news, humor, and insightful interviews, discussing both major events in the rugby world and the lighter aspects of the sport. Topics range from match analysis, player performances, and coaching changes, to personal stories and insights from guests who are both active and retired players. The hosts maintain a lively banter, which enriches the conversations and makes the content engaging for listeners who appreciate a mix of analysis and entertainment in sports.

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1. The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
2. Rugby Union Weekly
3. For The Love Of Rugby
4. Stick to Rugby
5. The Ruck

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The Rugby Pod launched 10 years ago and published 481 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Rugby Pod include:

1. Tom Kirby
2. Duncan Weir
3. Freddie Steward
4. Gurthrö Steenkamp
5. Josh Adams
6. Rob Calder
7. Louis Rees-Zammit
8. Steve Diamond

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