The Rugby Paper Podcast
The podcast for the UK’s best-selling rugby newspaper! Join host Ollie Little, regular columnist Brendan Gallagher, Nick Cain, Chris Hewett and an array of quality guests for in-depth discussion on the biggest stories on and off the pitch in the world of rugby!
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Episodes
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
In this week's instalment of The Rugby Paper Podcast, host Ollie Little and columnist Brendan Gallagher are joined by recently-elected General Secretary of the Rugby Players Association and former Premiership lock Christian Day as well as head of the RPA Gain Line Luke Cheyne. The guys discuss the RPA's multi-dimensional work within player welfare, financial instability and also address the recent law change concerning waist-high tackling in amateur rugby.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Eddie Jones is back in green and gold! The Jones saga takes yet another turn as he replaces Dave Rennie at Australia's helm. Host Ollie Little is joined by Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher to discuss the former England boss's reappointment as well as Steve Borthwick's Six Nations squad. The guys are joined mid-way through the episode by Sale Sharks scrum-half Gus Warr, who reviews the weekend's loss against Toulouse and looks ahead to the all-important clash against Ulster.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Happy new year! The Rugby Paper Podcast is back for its second season, and at the turn of World Cup year, selection questions surround the new age of English rugby. Host Ollie Little returns with columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain as the guys are joined by former England captain and World Cup winner Lewis Moody to have a stab at their England XV for the Six Nations opener against Scotland. Lewis also discusses his truly incredible charity work through his own Lewis Moody Foundation and recent involvement in the Stalls for All campaign.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
The Rugby Paper Podcast rounds off 2022 with another special episode! Host Ollie Little is rejoined by panellists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett to review Steve Borthwick's appointment as new England head coach. Don't miss the final section of the episode as our experts pitch their awards for 2022 - including game of the year, player of the year and more - with Ollie picking the winner for each. Wishing everyone at The Rugby Paper a happy holiday season, and see you in 2023!
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Following last week's 'Sackings Special', this week's edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast arrives a few days later than anticipated. Ollie Little is rejoined by Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and Digital Editor Nick Powell, and the guys welcome Bath and England centre and former Worcester Warrior Ollie Lawrence. As you can imagine, plenty to discuss!
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
In a momentous week for home nations rugby, we bring you a special episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast. Host Ollie Little has rapidly assembled the troops in columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett to react to the dismissals of Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac, and question whether at this stage, you'd rather be English or Welsh.
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
As we approach the halfway point of a more than turbulent Gallagher Premiership season, Bristol Bears are yet to find their groove. Possessing one of the most talented squads in the league, they surely can't be too far away from being real challengers again, a view echoed by recently-signed fullback Rich Lane, who joins host Ollie Little and Assistant and Digital Editors Ben Jaycock and Nick Powell. The guys also hold a fascinating discussion on Rich's learnings on his journey from Premiership to Championship and back to Premiership.
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Not a great weekend to be an English or Welsh rugby fan...as Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac's positions at the helm are reviewed, host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher and Nick Cain are joined by former England lock and current Red Roses forwards coach Louis Deacon to have their say. Louis also looks back at the Red Roses journey at the World Cup 2022 in New Zealand, and the guys pay tribute to Scotland legend of the game Doddie Weir, who passed away last weekend six years after being diagnosed with MND.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Last weekend continued the theme of the Autumn by providing more twists and turns on and off the field. England's stunning comeback against New Zealand wasn't the only shock, with Georgia securing a famous win against Wales. Italy were in the fight against South Africa at half time, and although the world champions ran away with it in the second half the Italians can look back on a historic and successful 2022. Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain and Brendan Gallagher to discuss all things Azzurri is one of their most capped players of all time, Carlo Checchinato.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
The events of 2017 repeated themselves on Saturday as the Red Roses came up short, with the Black Ferns retaining their crown in a pulsating Saturday morning encounter. It was a blockbuster weekend in the men's game too as the Autumn Series continues to live up to its hype. Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher for this week, it's former England captain and flanker Chris Robshaw!