The Ruck is the journalists rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times. Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week ...
Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are in Cardiff ahead of the final round of the Six Nations. They look forward to 'Super Saturday' with Ireland, England and France all in the hunt for the title and they go through Steve Borthwick's bold England team selection. Plus, they ask if there is a chance of an upset this weekend? Whether Scotland can stop the French party? And, how big a role the 'Cardiff factor' has to play in England's match with Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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France destroy Ireland's grand slam dream - is the Six Nations theirs?
The final weekend in the Six Nations is set up nicely after France produced one of their great performances to beat Ireland in Dublin. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher review the weekend and preview 'Super Saturday' with France, Ireland and England all vying for the title. Mark Palmer also looks back on Scotland's victory over Wales and questions whether they can cause an upset in Paris this weekend. Plus, the boys react to the news that the British & Irish Lions will announce their squad to tour Australia on 8th May in front of a live audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Weekend Preview: Where are all the 'maverick' fly-halves?
Ahead of the penultimate weekend in the Six Nations, Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher look ahead to the action. They ask whether 'maverick' fly-halves, such as Marcus Smith, don't suit international rugby after he was named on the bench for England against Italy. They also discuss Henry Slade not being involved and Jamie George reaching his 100th England cap. Plus, France have named a 7-1 bench split ahead of their trip to Ireland, is that going to become an increasing issue for World Rugby? And, who will win between Scotland and Wales? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Title on the line: Ireland vs France dissected
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and coaching consultant Ben Pegna join Alex, Will and Alfie to preview Ireland vs France. They discuss the contrasting styles of play, the rugby philosophy in France and the rise of Sam Prendergast, plus, how the title could be decided this weekend in Dublin. The boys also look ahead to Scotland v Wales and England against Italy, including whether England need to produce a more all round performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is it like inside the England camp? Plus a huge Welsh performance
Following his time in the England camp before the Six Nations, David Walsh joins Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe. He explains what it was like being embedded with the team over two and a half days, how it's changed his perspective on what the squad is trying to achieve and his view on Steve Borthwick. Plus they debate which out of Ireland's tight win over Wales or France's dominant performance against Italy is better preparation for the two teams' showdown in round 4 and discuss the Welsh resurgence under Matt Sherratt and why it's pivotal for the whole championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ruck is the journalists rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times. Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big name interviews and forthright analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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