Episode 45 - Comeback of the Decade, Officiating Controversy & Lions Clean Sweep?

Munster sent shockwaves through Irish rugby with a statement win over Leinster at Croke Park, dismantling their biggest rivals to go joint top of the URC. Is it a shift in power, or a Lions hangover? Goodey, Big Jim and Biggs get stuck into the fallout from that fiery clash, the form of Jack Crowley, and what it all means for Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad heading into the Autumn Nations Series. The lads also dig deep into Steve Borthwick’s England squad announcement, including omissions, combinations, and some exciting star power coming through. We also wrap up all the weekend’s domestic action, from Noah Caluori’s five-try explosion for Saracens to Leicester’s last-gasp win over Bath, and all the biggest talking points from the Prem and URC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was Derby Day in the Prem, and the lads are back to break it all down. Jim and Goodey chat through an epic weekend of rivalries with Saints edging Tigers in a thriller with lots of niggle, Quins toppling Sarries again, and Bath blitzing Gloucester. Marcus Smith is back firing, as is Fin Smith, and a few new faces making an impression. We also take a look at a big win for Ulster against the Bulls in the URC, and look forward to an Irish derby in Croke this weekend between Leinster and Munster. Plus plenty of other news including Jack Willis winning the Top 14 Player of the Year and what it means for England and R360 getting kaiboshed by Unions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads send their thoughts and support following the very emotional news as England legend Lewis Moody reveals his MND diagnosis. Everyone on the Pod wishes him, and his family the very best during this very tough time, and we're here to support in any way we can. On the pitch, the lads react to the news that Steve Diamond sacked by the Newcastle Red Bulls, with Gregor Townsend joining in a surprise advisor role. We also break down the action from the Rugby Championship and what it means for the upcoming Autumn Internationals. Can Scotland finally beat the All Blacks? Can Ireland back up their Chicago heroics? Will England perform. Plus, there’s a full round-up of the URC and Prem, with the Dragons finally breaking their losing streak, Leinster slipping again, and Saracens running riot. Plus, the lads give a big shoutout to Rugby FC for a brilliant day out. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a monster week of rugby with the Gallagher Prem back and already throwing up drama, the URC kicking off with some big surprises. In the Rugby Championship, South Africa ran riot with 67 points against Argentina as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu puts in a Dan Carter-esque performance. The Red Roses are world champions after seeing off Canada in front of a sold-out Allianz, and we’ve got special guest Rob Calder, Prem Rugby’s Chief Growth Officer, joining us to talk through the league’s bold new rebrand, Red Bull partnership, and how they’re planning to grow the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a big un' ahead of the new season kicking off this weekend. Louis Rees-Zammit is back in rugby and straight onto the Pod after a wild 18 months in the US and an eventful debut for Bristol – scoring worldies, scrapping, and spending ten minutes in the bin. We’ve also got the Red Roses charging into another World Cup Final at a sold-out Twickenham this weekend, plus all the big Premiership and URC transfer chat with Farrell back at Sarries, Ikitau rocking up at Exeter, and Bath somehow stacking even more stars, and Rieko rocking up at Leinster. Jim and Goodey are getting stuck in to their new roles at Rugby F.C, and Bigs has had a rough run-in with Tim Henman at Wimbledon. And we have a couple of big live shows coming up. Settle in and subscribe on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re back for Season 10 – a decade of rugby chat and we’re kicking it off with a bang. Jim and Goodey’s apology has been accepted… Red Bull have officially landed in rugby union! Newcastle Falcons are no more – the Red Bulls have arrived – and we’ve got Director of Rugby Steve Diamond on the pod to take us inside one of the biggest moves the Premiership has ever seen. We’ve also been busy saving grassroots rugby – Think Ryan Reynolds, Welcome to Wrexham but with worse hairlines... Join us at Rugby Lions RFC on 4th October with Camden Town Brewery (now the official sponsor of rugby, obviously) for a live pod, special guest and a free pint of Camden Hells. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://bit.ly/46FOH8I Elsewhere we’re debating Six Nations vs Rugby Championship, chatting England’s latest training squad, Lee Blackett’s move, WRU cutting regions and loads more so... Settle back, enjoy & make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That’s a wrap on Season 9 and what a way to go out! The lads dive into a wet and chaotic third Lions Test where the Aussies finally clicked to deny the whitewash. Goodey and Jim get stuck into the big calls - did Schmidt outsmart Farrell? Was that 40-minute delay a turning point? And who’s next to coach the Lions? There’s chat on Big Willy Skelton, surprise packages, Player of the Tour, and the shambles around media access down in Aus. Plus, some big news about live shows in the USA, transfer rumours, and the usual shoutouts to legends of the grassroots game. It's been a hell of a season, and this is your definitive wrap-up to finish it off. Rugby Spod out... for now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Lions have done it! Jim and Goodey are back to break down a barnstorming Second Test as the Lions boys clinch the series with a 29-26 win over the Wallabies in Melbourne. From a brutal Aussie first half to a roaring Lions comeback, this one had it all – yellow cards, controversial tries, Skelton-sized collisions, and a nerve-jangling finish. We’re chatting law-book madness, Spicy Aussie takes, certified test match animals and whether Carlo Tizzano deserves an Oscar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim and Goodey are BACK for a special midweek episode, previewing the Lions second test on Saturday against the Wallabies in Melbourne and reacting to todays Squad announcement. The lads also dive into Tuesday's feisty clash with the First Nations & Pasifika XV - from Kinghorn’s costly interception to Darcy Graham’s heartbreaking injury. Jim relives Owen Farrell going full bodyguard mode for Darcy, Goodey wonders how Charlie Gamble and Salakaia-Loto aren't Wallabies, and both ask: are the Lions showing enough mongrel before the second Test? Will the Lions finally get that elusive clean sweep or will the Wallabies bounce back? Settle back, enjoy and make sure you're subscribed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into a stormy weekend of rugby. They break down the Lions 27–19 bashing against a very average Wallabies team in Brisbane, questioning the Aussie preparation, selections, and desire. We also look at some big performances from Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry and whether Farrell might look to make some changes as they expect a big backlash in Melbourne. The lads react to the Lions' midweek team to face the First Nations & Pasifika XV, and speculate on squad rotation ahead of the second test. Elsewhere, England extend their win streak to seven after battering the USA 40–5 in a delayed, beer-fuelled and stormy Washington D.C. Wales finally appoint Steve Tandy as head coach, and the Springboks, All Blacks, and Gregor Brown all make headlines. Plus, your last chance to win a VIP watch along with Lawrence Dallaglio and details on an upcoming live show in Sydney with Alun Wyn Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices