The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know: Captaincy, Politics & Nigerian Roots

Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before. The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson to tell his story in his words. How has his 'Lagos in London' upbringing shaped him to become the person he is today? Do his politics influence his leadership style? And how is he approaching completing one of the largest trophy cabinets in world rugby by winning the Webb Ellis trophy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Squidge Rugby take on the unenviable task of ranking the top 50 club sides in world rugby, with plenty of debate and hot topics as their individual selections are combined into a comprehensive list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have jetted off to Dublin to chat with Ireland, Munster, and British & Irish Lions legend Peter O’Mahony! Peter reflects on his amazing career, upon the release of his new autobiography All In. Talk begins with Ireland’s World Cup Frustrations in 2019 and 2023, and the key differences between playing under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell. We couldn’t have Mr Munster on the pod and not chat about his beloved region, with the highs of winning a URC and playing under the genius Rassie Erasmus, to a fiery end involving a pen being thrown at him. This, and plenty more, on the latest episode of For The Love Of Rugby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Prem season from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, moments before Ben takes to the pitch, one more time in the cross-code 745 game. To help fight MND, you can donate via: https://gloucesterrugbyfoundation.beaconforms.com/form/e05e1e10 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars ahead of a the 2025/26 PREM season. Newcastle Red Bulls and Exeter Chiefs have received huge investment, so Christian Wade and Daf Jenkins share how rugby is changing. England captain Maro Itoje fills the boys in about his summer off and Freddie Steward has plenty of stories about his off-season. And defenders, watch out - Louis Rees-Zammit is back to his best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ahead of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby season, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars. Finn Russell shares his burning ambition to cement his legacy by winning domestic and international trophies, Fin Smith and George Ford take us inside their battle for the England fly-half jersey, Wales captain Jac Morgan discusses his recent transfer to Gloucester and Fin Baxter brings us inside his infamous meeting with the Princess of Wales. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new era for the Scotland Women, camp witching hours, cool heads and a whole lot of Scotland Pride. All thanks to Vodafone, the official WXV Series Partner and partner of Scottish Rugby, we're going behind the jersey and getting to know Scotland Women, Rhona Lloyd, Sarah Bonar and Helen Nelson ahead of their game against New Zealands Black Ferns on Saturday. Vodafone are all about creating meaningful connections between players and fans, and if you want to win tickets to Scotland vs Australia on Sat 26th, click https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZL8oYqWYY/?stkn=dDBqNXA4OGI2Mmlj and enter before Tuesday 22nd 11:59pm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What REALLY happens on an England Rugby summer holiday? 👀 Ben Youngs and Dan Cole get the full story from Ben Earl and Alex Mitchell — from the highs, the chaos, and everything in between. Plus, Seb Atkinson joins us to talk all things Gloucester and pre-season, while Nathan Hughes gives his verdict on how the world’s rugby leagues really compare. 🌍🏉 This is For The Love Of European Rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to South Africa's series-clinching 43-28 win in Baltimore, winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1. As well as reacting to the match, the duo talk all things USA amid rumours Six Nations fixtures could be held there, ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup. Plus, a look at the Red Roses' WXV win over Australia, and the lads react to your comments after Steve Borthwick's England contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby as they give their predictions for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season. Ranking each of their top 10s, play-off winners, and a whole host of other awards predictions, the trio delve into what will be one of the most hotly anticipated season in recent history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices