The Rugby Paper Podcast

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Nine

Semi-final Saturday of the Women's Rugby World Cup was a blockbuster occasion as the Red Roses and Black Ferns came out victorious after their titanic tussles against Canada and France. Saturday's final - at a sold out Eden Park - promises to be equally thrilling as the two teams of the tournament go head to head. Joining host Ollie Little to look ahead to the final, get to know one of the breakthrough stars of the tournament for England, Sadia Kabeya.

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Eight

Following a comfortable win in torrential conditions against Australia, the Red Roses are just two wins away from being crowned world champions for the third time! To preview their semi-final fixture against Canada, Rocky Clark rejoins host Ollie Little as they welcome England lock and World Player of the Year in 2021, Zoe Aldcroft.

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Seven

With rugby in a tough spot at present, a cracking autumn series will no doubt remind us of the beauty of our sport. Some tasty North vs South clashes await, not least for the Springboks, who will face Ireland, France, Italy and England over the course of their tour. Joining host Ollie Little, as well as columnists Chris Hewett and Brendan Gallagher to weigh up their chances is former South Africa lock Flip Van Der Merwe. 

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Six

Safe to say that 70 minutes was not long enough for this episode - a full house of columnists (Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett) join host Ollie Little with plenty to address following the demise of London Wasps as the financial crisis in the Gallagher Premiership deepens. The guys are joined by one of the all time greats, in former New Zealand captain Sean Fitzpatrick. Sean also gives his take on the All Blacks as they prepare for their autumn series! 

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Five

Pushed back a year due to the pandemic, the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 is finally underway. The Red Roses put away a strong Fiji side on Saturday to kick off their campaign, and maintain their credentials as hot favourites for the title going into 'Le Crunch'. Joining host Ollie Little to look back at Saturday's match and preview the tournament is England's most capped player of all time, Rocky Clark, and quadruple try-scorer against Fiji, Claudia MacDonald.

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Four

Amidst Gallagher Premiership crisis, Sale Sharks have enjoyed a perfect start to their campaign. They picked up their third consecutive league win against Exeter at the weekend, underscoring their play-off credentials. The man who secured that victory was Gallagher Premiership debutant Joe Carpenter, who joins host Ollie Little and Digital Editor Nick Powell to discuss the Sharks' prospects this season as well as his future England ambitions. 

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Three

Some very sad and alarming news this week as Worcester Warriors went into administration amidst a financial crisis in the Gallagher Premiership. Here to discuss the outlook of the situation, host Ollie Little is joined by a full house of regular columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett. The guys welcome former Saracens Director of Rugby, Melbourne Storm owner and Harlequins and Western Force CEO Mark Evans, who has just been announced as the new CEO of the Fijian Drua franchise. With this being by far the fieriest episode of The Rugby Paper Podcast to date, all there is to say is: strap in!

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-Two

This week's edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast turns its attention back to the Gallagher Premiership. Two rounds in and despite two defeats, there have been promising signs for Bath. To look ahead to Bath's season, as well as discuss injury resilience and Scotland rugby, joining host Ollie Little and Digital Editor for The Rugby Paper Nick Powell is Bath and Scotland centre Cameron Redpath. We apologise for occasional audio interference in this episode. 

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty-One

Ahead of the United Rugby Championship resuming this weekend, host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain and Chris Hewett are joined by Ospreys Head Coach Toby Booth. The guys discuss the prospects of the Welsh regions and the challenges provided by the addition of the South African provinces, as well as comparing Erling Haaland to Matt Banahan!

The Rugby Paper Podcast: Episode Thirty

Another full house for your 30th edition of The Rugby Paper Podcast! Ahead of the final mini series of games in The Rugby Championship and as a debt crisis hits Worcester and other English clubs leading up to the Gallagher Premiership season, host Ollie Little is joined by columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett. The guys welcome an Australian rugby Hall of Famer in the form of Michael Lynagh.