Episodes
As Englands Rugby World Cup campaign continues to gather momentum we take another look at that record winning margin against the Irish, the MVP's and what might be next in Eddies plans with only Italy remaining in the warm-up schedule before it all kicks off against Tonga.
Published 08/29/19
As England take on Ireland at HQ in the 3rd of their Rugby World Cup warm-up's, we take a look at the before, during and after as we continue our journey of absolute faith in the boys all the way to the final.
Published 08/24/19
As England prepare to take on Ireland at HQ, we discuss the 23 selected by Eddie Jones to do the job, Haskell's move into MMA and the changing laws that came a week late for England!
Published 08/22/19
With Dan out of the picture this week but not wanting to miss another live episode, we've called on the expertise of long-time listener and fan of the pod, Billy (BudgieJointed). As England take on Wales in Cardiff in the 2nd of their World Cup warm-up games, can they repeat the success of last week with another 2nd XV win against the Welsh? We've got Pre, During and Post-game analysis so you can see what we thought, as it happened.
Published 08/17/19
With the 2nd of England's warm-up games against the Welsh down in Cardiff, Eddies made a few changes, but sticking with the principle of testing out combinations, it's still far from a 1st team. Can the boys keep their winning run going and if the extraordinary happens, could they find themselves sitting at the top of the world rankings on Monday morning?
Published 08/15/19
England get the perfect start with a cracking "2nd XV" win over a Welsh Grand-Slam winning 1st XV and things are looking good. Eddie names his 31 and we're here to discuss it all.
Published 08/13/19
The teams have been announced as it's definitely not a 1st XV to face Wales at HQ. That said, there are some interesting combinations and a VC on debut! Only Eddie, only weeks before a Rugby World Cup, but it's no less exciting. Here's what we thought about the selection...
Published 08/09/19
This week we're discussing the training camp in Italy in the build-up to the final week before England's opening warm-up fixture against Wales at HQ.
Published 08/01/19
As Cippers looks unlikely to take his World Cup dreams any further and with Brad Shields out injured, is Alex Dombrandt set for his RWC 2019 call up? Dan thinks so!
Published 07/26/19
As Eddie makes yet more changes to his current training squad we discuss the implications, and it's not all bad.
Published 07/18/19
This week, in addition to digging ourselves out of the front-row hole we dug last week, we're picking our Luckless XV, an England team that isn't heading to Japan!
Published 07/11/19
With the official RWC training squad now announced, we take a look at who the unlucky seven might be as Eddie has just four weeks to whittle it down to 31.
Published 07/05/19
This week we're talking Ashton bowing out, Cipriani looking likely to get the call up (to the training squad at least) and it turns out Folau was once a gay pin-up and "a strong advocate for ending all forms of discrimination in sport". Really?
Published 06/26/19
The Nations Championship plans have been abandoned, Folau finds another way to wind up the rugby community and England announce the first of their World Cup training camp contingent.
Published 06/23/19
This week we're looking into the commitment the RFU is showing Eddie and John Mitchell with the news that they've been extended to 2021, we're checking in on our wounded soldiers to see how they're recovering and of course, we're looking ahead to the RWC opener in just 14 weeks!!!
Published 06/15/19
Sarries took on Exeter in the Premiership Playoff final and a young England contingent took on the Baba's at Twickenham - here are our thoughts.
Published 06/09/19
We take a look at Jim Mallinder's England squad to face the Babas on Sunday but not before discussing the hidden messages in who was left out and of course taking a look back at the Premiership playoff semi's and what we expect from the final.
Published 05/31/19
This week we're putting together the squad we'd like to see take on the Barbarians at Twickenham on the 2nd June 2019. It's a wish-list rather than a prediction, so we hope Eddie's listening.
Published 05/23/19
Sarries are Champions of Europe, there are more awards and shortlists for England hopefull's and Warren Gatland has officially been announced as the Lions coach for the 2021 tour of South Africa.
Published 05/17/19
With Danny Cipriani named players Player for the Year for 2019, can Eddie Jones continue to ignore his contribution to rugby? And as one player rises from the ashes, another bids farewell to this great sport as James "Archbishop of Banterbury" Haskell announces his retirement from rugby. PLUS the Premiership continues to hot up with a top-four place still in contention.
Published 05/09/19
We delve back into the premiership and where things stand with 2 games remaining as well as taking a look at the latest award nominee's, their impact on Eddie's selection, a few injuries and is Warren Gatland playing games ahead of the World Cup.
Published 05/03/19
We turn our heads back to England Rugby and take a look at the end of seasons awards nominations as well as England's World Cup group for Japan later this year.
Published 04/25/19
As Billy Vunipola dominates the headlines, we take another look at the current world of rugby PLUS: following on from our 2/6 prediction success rate last week, we question what's next for this incredible, ever-changing premiership title/relegation race.
Published 04/16/19
As the Premiership heads into its final 4 weekends, time is running out for the Tigers. We take a look at the various battles going on, both to avoid relegation and to make the final 4, and it's fascinating. So much could still change.
Published 04/11/19
To celebrate 2 years since we launched the pod and in our 122nd episode, we're taking a look at the all-time most capped England XV ever. Not the most capped team, but the most capped individuals across the record books to make up our hypothetical team. There's also news and views as always.
Published 04/05/19