The Rugby Paper Podcast
The Rugby Paper Round Up is your weekly podcast bringing you the biggest stories, standout performances and key insight from across the rugby world. With insight from The Rugby Paper’s Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock and a special guest from the sport each week, they cover everything from the Prem and URC to the Champ, National Leagues, BUCS and the women’s game.
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Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
The second week of the 2023 Six Nations certainly lived up to the first! Ireland conquered France in the battle of the titans in Dublin in what was billed as an instant Six Nations classic, Scotland continued their ascendency in overpowering a woeful Wales, and it was gritty, not pretty but England prevailed over Italy to get Steve Borthwick's tally up and running. Joining Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett this week, just back from Twickenham, is recently-retired Italian centre Tommaso Castello.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
WHAT a start to the tournament! A thriller in Rome, an Irish statement in Cardiff and the headline act of one of the great Calcutta Cup matches in recent memory. Host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett are joined by a jubilant Scott Hastings to review the action from opening weekend, and look ahead to an equally blockbuster week two.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
As the guys bring up episode 50, fair to say they do it in the right way! The gang is back together again on the Rugby Paper Podcast, with Ollie Little and the full house of columnists in Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett joined by England and British and Irish Lion legend Jerry Guscott to preview an incredibly highly-anticipated Six Nations tournament. Will Steve Borthwick's new era start in the right way against Scotland? Will Warren Gatland bring back Wales's glory days? Will Chris Hewett get a single prediction right? So much to answer over the next few weeks, and it all starts here!
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.