The Rugby Paper Podcast

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. 

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!

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. 

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!

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.

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. 

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.

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!

For the first time ever on The Rugby Paper Podcast, a full house! Host Oliver Little is joined by columnists Nick Cain, Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett to discuss the The Rugby Championship. One week into the tournament and New Zealand struggles continue, while Australia fought back to beat a resilient Argentina despite the notable absence of their stalwart captain, Michael Hooper. Joining the guys to discuss is none other than former Wallaby captain James Horwill! 

The focus of The Rugby Paper Podcast journeys across the pond for your next edition. Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett is Head of Europe and the United Kingdom for the NFL and former World Rugby CEO Brett Gosper, who discusses comparisons he has been able to make through his own transition between the two sports, as well as the groundbreaking potential of the Rugby World Cups in the USA in 2031 and 2033. The guys also briefly preview the upcoming Rugby Championship!