T/W This episode includes themes of mental health, self-harm and suicide. For support on any of the topics discussed, you can follow the links below to organisations who can help.  At a time when high profile players and officials are taking a break from international duties to protect and prioritise their mental health, Lawrence, Sarra and Steve welcome Simon Trower onto the podcast to discuss some of the issues surrounding this topic. Simon is the founder of the charity Brave Mind and...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined in the studio by life-long Harlequins’ fan and Michelin star chef, Michel Roux Jr.  Michel chats about his experiences at The Stoop, who he supports when it comes to ‘Le Crunch’ and what meal he thinks epitomises the game of rugby. He also reveals how running transformed his mental health and why it’s now time to close the doors on his world famous, family restaurant, Le Gavroche. Plus Lawrence and Michel go head-to-head in a food vs rugby quick fire quiz...

Lawrence sits down for a one-to-one chat with former England captain, Martin Johnson, as they mark the 20th anniversary of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup in Australia.    Taking the chance to reminisce, Lol and Johnno recall the why the game that made them most nervous was actually in the pool stages of the tournament, how they convinced Sir Clive Woodward to change the training programme mid-way through the campaign and what winning the World Cup has meant to them on a personal level.    And as...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording are joined by Red Roses' captain, Marlie Packer, to chat about the exciting changes in women’s rugby. Marlie talks about the newly established Premiership Women’s Rugby and how it will help shape the domestic game, why the new TV broadcast deal will help inspire the next generation and what it is about the women’s game that she believes can be more entertaining than the men’s. Marlie also shares what it was like to...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined by Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes. The recently retired official hits out at the abuse that he has received on social media since the final in Paris and urges the Government and rugby’s authorities to take action against the perpetrators. In a wide-ranging interview, Barnes also looks back on his time as a referee, reliving the early years of his career, sharing his most embarrassing moment, and revealing where he keeps his whistles. He also...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve take one last look at the Rugby World Cup. They’re joined by former Springbok and World Cup winner, Bobby Skinstad, who shares his views on South Africa’s performance, Sam Cane’s red card and what another World Cup win means for the future of the game in his home nation. He also reveals about what he really thought of Lawrence when they were opponents, reflects on his experiences of playing both with and against Rassie Erasmus and tells us what he thinks the...

Recorded in front of a live audience at Samsung King’s Cross, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by former Wasps and England player, James Haskell.   They review England’s performance in the semi-final and Lawrence tells us if he still stands by his post-match comments about who really won South Africa that game.   James reveals which players he’d like to see stepping up into a new look England team, the part of the game he’d happily see scrapped and what his mum...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by Irish rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll, as they reflect on the end of Ireland’s World Cup dreams and look ahead to the semi-finals in Paris.   Brian also shares what Johnny Sexton leaves as a legacy for Irish rugby, offers analysis on the Springboks strengths and reveals the rugby law he only discovered on Sunday!   The team also chat about charges downs, Rassie Erasmus’s curious social media habits and who should start as...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined by England and Toulouse flanker, Jack Willis, who gives an update on his injury and an insight to England’s Rugby World Cup camp. He also tells us how the team deal with negative comments about their performance, reveals the about the best and worst aspects of his new life France and shares his thoughts about England’s upcoming quarter final against Fiji. Plus Lawrence, Sarra and Steve take a look at the weekend’s games as the World Cup reaches the knock...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are back in the studio with their special guest, TV presenter - and an iTunes number one artist! - Nick Knowles. Nick tells us how and when his love of rugby started, shares why he’s concerned for the future of the game and what changes he thinks might attract more fans, and why he believes it’s his duty to call out refereeing inconsistencies on social media. Plus discover which award-winning songwriter offered Nick an original song for his 2017 album, but later bid...

In the first of two episodes this week, Lawrence and Steve welcome former Scotland international Kenny Logan, who joins them as he travels from Edinburgh to Paris in his Rugby World Cup Challenge in memory of Doddie Weir. Kenny tells us what inspired him to want to fundraise in Doddie’s name and how the cycling and walking challenge is going so far. He also offers his view on who should be in the starting line-up for Scotland’s crucial game against Ireland at the weekend, and we hear why he...

In the latest episode of the podcast Lawrence is safely back from France and is joined in the studio by his old mate Jason Leonard and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording. They discuss rooming together on England duty and how they went out on a flyer before actually checking in!   Jason talks about the 1991 World Cup defeat and how tough it was for himself but also Brian Moore and others. In 1995 the emergence of Jonah Lomo was a wrecking ball for everyone’s chances, but by 2003 England were...

Having headed to France for the Wales v Australia match, Lawrence finds himself unexpectedly waylaid on the continent. After tracking him down on French public transport, Steve Cording tackles the rumour that our former England captain has been seen wearing a Wales jersey. Is it true? Assured that Lawrence is safely en route home, Steve is joined by the Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, to take a look through the weekend’s games including big wins for all the home nations....

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve welcome Australia’s Head Coach, Eddie Jones, back onto the podcast. Eddie reflects on the Wallabies defeat to Fiji, what he’s thinking ahead of the crucial upcoming fixture against Wales, how he feels watching England in action and, now at his fifth Rugby World Cup, shares his opinion on how the game is changing.   He also reveals who he thinks will most likely be running out onto the pitch as finalists.    Plus, the team look ahead to the next round of matches for...

Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies, aka Jiffy, to chat through the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup. Jiffy shares his views on Dan Biggar’s on-field outburst, why Warren Gatland is in a win-win position and whether TMOs should be given anonymity. The team also give their thoughts on the ‘very French’ opening ceremony, review England’s victory over the Pumas and debate some of the seeming inconsistencies in the decisions made by referees across...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are reunited as they preview the upcoming Rugby World Cup along with special guest, Mike Tindall.   Which nations are a dead cert to make it out of the group stages? And who might throw a spanner in the works? Lol, Mike, Steve and Sarra share their predictions and name the team they think will end up lifting the Webb Ellis Cup.    Mike also talks about the divided loyalties for his rugby-loving family, reveals the spy-detecting antics of...

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Ahead of the new season, Lawrence catches up with Steve Cording from the Evening Standard to discuss what’s gone wrong with the England team and who he thinks is to blame. Plus, Lawrence also talks about his new book, The Boys of Winter, in which he revisits every member of the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad and coaching team to ask them how did it change your life? And was it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio shares memories of his childhood, teenage years and the personal circumstances that led him to take up rugby, reflecting on how much it helped change the course of his life, and why it led to him founding his charity, Dallaglio RugbyWorks.    Alongside Lawrence’s story we also hear from the charity’s CEO, Zenna Hopson, on how RugbyWorks supports excluded and disadvantaged young people across England and Wales, Paul Bashir from Harrison Street Europe who, as an employer...

As the rugby season comes to an end, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, are joined by former England Head Coach, Eddie Jones.   Eddie talks about his feelings on returning to Twickenham, why he stayed Head Coach of England for as long as he did, life back in Australia and why he took the job as Head Coach of the Wallabies for second time, his thoughts on the World Cup, and what needs to change in Premiership Rugby.   Plus Lawrence, Sarra...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording are joined by former Head Coach of Wasps, Lee Blackett. Lee talks about his experience in the URC and why he’s learned to love his long commute, plus why he chose Bath for the next step of his career and what excites him about the year ahead. He also reveals how other coaches in the league reacted when Wasps fell into administration last year.  In light of the recent club statement from his former club, Lawrence shares...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by former Wasps’ and Harlequins’ winger, Josh Bassett. Josh shares the mental and emotional challenges that he’s faced in rugby over the past seven months, reveals why he’s excited to be starting the new season with Leicester Tigers and offers his thoughts on the changes that rugby players feel should be made to help grow the game.   He also talks about life away from the pitch and how his dislike for beer led to starting a drinks...

Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, are joined by former player and now General Secretary of the Rugby Players’ Association, Christian Day. Christian talks about essential work of the RPA, his agenda for changes to the game and what the men can learn from the personalities in women’s rugby. Plus Lawrence, Sarra and Nick discuss the final round of the Premiership including the last minute dramas in the West Country and Chris Ashton’s...

Fresh from winning the Grand Slam with the Red Roses, Simon Middleton joins Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording, as he reflects on what prompted his decision to step down as Head Coach, why Saturday’s world-record breaking game at Twickenham is his best rugby moment and how a wrong turn out of the team’s hotel before the game proved a blessing in disguise. He also reveals what role he’s planning on taking next and his hopes for the future of the game....

Lawrence is joined by Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they discuss all the weekend action from Round 23 of the Premiership and look ahead to the upcoming European Champions Cup semi-finals. With the Premiership season almost over for all but the top four, Lawrence, Sarra and Nick also take a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of the clubs, including what’s behind Newcastle Falcons’ struggles, whether Harlequins have relied too much on one...