The Rugby Pod

The Rugby Pod

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Episodes 503
Avg. Duration 1h 5m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (164)
Since Jul 2016
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.

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#42 Inside England’s Dressing Room with Cadan Murley, Prem Top 4 Down to the Wire & URC Semi’s Scraps

Jun 09, 2026 1h 26m

The Prem season went down to the absolute wire but we have our semi finals locked in as Northampton Saints host Leicester Tigers and Bath face Exeter Chiefs at the Rec. One step ahead of the Prem,…

#41 Shaun Edwards Shock, State of Origin, Prem Playoffs & URC Semi Showdowns

Jun 02, 2026 1h 17m

Plenty to get stuck into as the URC semi-finals are locked in, the Premiership top-four race goes down to the final day, and rugby delivers drama everywhere you look. Bigs, Goodey and Jim chat State…

#40 France Sweep Europe, Leo Under Pressure, Spying Scandals & Diamond’s Crisps Rant

May 26, 2026 1h 12m

French rugby takes centre stage this week after a dominant EPCR finals weekend, with Bordeaux-Begles battering Leinster 41-19 to claim the Champions Cup and Montpellier beating Ulster 59-26 in the…

#39 URC Race to 8, Doping Scandals & Rugby Reset Rumours

May 19, 2026 1h 26m

It’s a massive week as the lads react to the URC quarter-finals being locked in, Glasgow’s statement win in Belfast, Cardiff’s huge result over the Stormers and Connacht emerging as dark horses. We…

#38 RFU Back Borthwick, URC Play-Off Race Heats up, Leicester Smash Saints

May 12, 2026 1h 21m

This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into the RFU backing Steve Borthwick despite England’s worst Six Nations in 50 years, as questions continue to be asked about direction. There’s plenty of…

#37 Broadcast Bias - Controversy Rocking Rugby and Leinster & Ulster Return to Finals

May 05, 2026 1h 12m

European rugby finally delivered the chaos it’s been promising. Bigs joins Jim and Goodey to break down a weekend of semi-final action, with two blockbuster finals now locked in. From Bordeaux’s…

#36 The Champ Story You Need to Hear and URC & Prem Title Races Blown Wide Open

Apr 28, 2026 1h 38m

The lads are back in studio covering all the latest from URC and Prem, as well as a proper grassroots story, joined by Harlequins and England legend Nick Easter and Chinnor stalwart Alun Walker. The…

#35 Rivalries Boil Over, Rugby Millionaires & Fly Half Journeyman Billy Searle

Apr 21, 2026 1h 19m

The lads are back from Hong Kong, with plenty to unpack from the trip before getting into a big weekend of rugby. Off the pitch there’s fresh investment across the Premiership, Russell signs with…

#34 Bath’s Bomb Squad Delivers, Leinster Click Late, & Glasgow Stunned

Apr 15, 2026 1h 17m

Champions Cup semi-finals are locked and loaded after a weekend of knock out rugby. Bath produce one of the all-time European comebacks, overturning a 21-point deficit in an 84-point thriller against…

#33 Knockout Rugby Delivers, SA Teams OUT Already, Quarter Final Previews

Apr 07, 2026 1h 16m

Knockout rugby is back and it delivered, with niggle, tries, and drama across the Champions Cup. Northampton edged a 13-try thriller against Castres with Furbank pulling the strings, while Bath saw…

#32 Big Match Weekend: Drama at Villa Park, Sarries Fade & Wilson's Chase

Mar 31, 2026 1h 19m

After a blockbuster Big Match weekend, the lads dive into all the Premiership action as Leicester blow Gloucester away, Northampton edge Saracens in a statement win, Quins finally snap their losing…

#31 Springbok Verdict on Six Nations | Domestic Rugby Returns, Glasgow Go Top & Bath Dominate

Mar 24, 2026 1h 26m

Domestic rugby is back and there’s plenty to get stuck into this week. Glasgow go top of the URC after a big win again Leinster, Leicester move into the Prem top three with a win over Bristol, and…

#30 Super Saturday Drama: England Click but Fall Short, Ireland's Rebuild & Wales Breathe Fire

Mar 17, 2026 1h 26m

Three teams in the hunt on Super Saturday and it all comes down to a Frenchman’s boot in a 48–46 classic in Paris. Bigs was in the stadium for one of the all-time atmospheres as England finally…

#29 Attacking Rugby | Sam Vesty & Dan Biggar Break Down England & Modern Attacks

Mar 12, 2026 1h 6m

Former England and Leicester player, and now one of the most coveted attack coaches in the game, Sam Vesty joins Bigs for a deep dive into the state of modern attacking rugby. The lads give their…

#28 Wildest Six Nations Round Ever | Scotland Stun France, Italy Rock England

Mar 10, 2026 1h 19m

Absolute chaos in the Six Nations this week and we're here for it. Jim, Goodey and Producer Rob react to one of the wildest rounds the tournament has ever seen: Italy’s historic first-ever win over…

#27 Can Scotland Stop France, England Under Pressure In Rome & Paolo Garbisi

Mar 03, 2026 1h 27m

The lads take a look at where the championship stands after three rounds and ask the big questions. Are France operating on a different level, and how do Scotland stop their transition game at…

#26 How Ireland Exposed England & Scotland Break Welsh Hearts

Feb 24, 2026 1h 8m

This week on The Rugby Pod, Ireland sent out a statement with a ruthless 42-21 dismantling of England at Allianz, turning the Six Nations on its head and reminding everyone what they’re capable of.…

#25 Simon Zebo – Faz & Rassie Influence, England v Ireland and Munster DNA

Feb 20, 2026 1h 14m

British & Irish Lion and Munster legend Simon Zebo joins The Rugby Pod and Big Jim for a brutally honest look at Irish rugby right now. Zeebs opens up on Ireland’s current trajectory, Andy…

#24 How Scotland Dismantled England at Murrayfield & Six Nations on Fire

Feb 17, 2026 1h 17m

Scotland lit up Murrayfield to snap England’s 12-game winning streak, with Finn Russell pulling the strings and exposing some questions around England’s defence and decision-making under pressure.…

#23 England Rugby’s Future Captain

Feb 12, 2026 39m

Jim and Goodey are joined by England, Leicester & British & Irish Lion Ollie Chessum this week for a deep dive into his career. From the turning points that shaped his journey, welding on…

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