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.
Your essential audio guide to the week in rugby.
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Episodes
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
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!
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
Wednesday Oct 12, 2022
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.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
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.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
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!
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
Wednesday Sep 21, 2022
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.
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
Tuesday Sep 13, 2022
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!
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
Wednesday Sep 07, 2022
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.
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
Wednesday Aug 31, 2022
The Rugby Paper Podcast ventures into the world of rugby's kicking game this week, as well as looking ahead to Bath's season. Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Nick Cain and Chris Hewett is former England full-back and kicking coach, and recently appointed Bath kicking coach Jon Callard.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Wednesday Aug 24, 2022
Columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewitt rejoin Ollie Little once again for a fascinating look at coaching in the modern game. The guys welcome former England coach Brian Ashton. Widely known as one of the most visionary coaches in the game of rugby, Brian presents some of his more recent non-traditional coaching philosophies.
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
Wednesday Aug 17, 2022
One man who has well and truly lived the highs and lows of sport is Christian Wade. After years of terrorising defences in the Gallagher Premiership, Christian jetted to America to chance his arm in the NFL. Now, he is weighing up his next move, and joins Ollie Little, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett for what made for an unmissable episode!