It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were over Zoom to share their thoughts + we hear from Wales head coach Wayne Pivac ahead of their tour to South Africa. This episode was in association with Sports Travel and Hospitality UK. Are you ready to hear the stadium roar at Rugby World Cup France 2023? STH UK can help...

The National Leagues are back this weekend and as ever, TRU is bringing you the best coverage. Chris Heal and Joe Harvey were joined by National League Chairman John Inverdale to preview the season + they caught up with Leeds Tykes Director of Rugby Phil Davies, Fylde joint head coach Chris Briers and Rochford Hundred boss Danny Cleare. Make sure you also subscribe to The National League Rugby Review Show for just...

Roger Woodall, CEO of Bournemouth 7s, is back on the podcast and talks Chris Heal through the return of the 'Sporting Glastonbury' after a 27 month absence for the festival. This episode is also in association with Veo. Veo is the ultimate sports camera that can film rugby matches without the need for a camera operator. And the best bit is, Veo are giving Talking Rugby Union listeners £100 off the camera by using the discount code TRU100. For more info Veo Website - Rugby camera - Veo TRU...

Ahead of the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discussed all things Lions. With both team's squads, off-field shenanigans and more up for conversation, you can also visit our website for the latest Lions news. Recent Lions articles -...

Ahead of the Women's Six Nations starting this weekend, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and TRU Contributor, Elizabeth Cartwright, discussed the tournament. Also featuring exclusive conversations with Red Red Roses Head Coach, Simon Middleton, and star wing, Jess Breach, listen to this celebration of the tournament on TRU now.Follow us:Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_healJoe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34Elizabeth Cartwright - https://twitter.com/_ElizabethC99_Talking Rugby Union:Website...

As the Six Nations draws to a close, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back with a TRU Podcast where they discuss the Six Nations, British & Irish Lions and the start of the Championship season.Of course, it is not just the pair as they are joined by TRU columnist and Ampthill lock Charlie Beckett, as well as TRU contributor, Callum Wood, to talk some rugby union.Follow us:Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_healJoe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34Charlie Beckett -...

Talking Rugby Union are joined by the RFU's Head of Professional Game Match Officials Tony Spreadbury to discuss the flurry of red cards we witnessed in Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership and the way officiating is evolving.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/

Another Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union and the guys were joined by Tom Stephenson as the former Northampton Saint discussed his battles with mental health after injuries ended his promising career in the game.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/Twitter -...

The Looseheadz x TRU podcasts continue as we are joined by Jamie Cudmore to discuss concussion in rugby as well as his journey in the game.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadzFacebook -...

Chris Heal is joined by the founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival Roger Woodall to chat about the last 12 months for the events industry and what the 'Sporting Glastonbury' has in store for 2021.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Bournemouth 7sWebsite - https://bournemouth7s.com/Twitter -...

On the latest episode of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chatted to Nolli Waterman about her career in the media, her battles with injury as well as looking back at her World Cup win in 2014.We were also joined by Susie Weaver from 'So Happy in Town' to discuss breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram -...

With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back!Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.They discuss Charlie's latest column for TRU, his new podcast, Brew With Beckett, and take a look at each team ahead of the Six Nations starting on Saturday afternoon.Follow us:Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_healJoe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34Charlie Beckett - https://twitter.com/Charlie_BeckettBrew...

TRU and Looseheadz are joined by leading Gallagher Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys to talk about inclusivity in rugby and the Rainbow Laces campaign as well as life as an official.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/Twitter -...

Chris Heal hosts the Looseheadz team and special guest Lima Sopoaga in our latest podcast. The Wasps star talks about his mental health and the journey he has been on + we focus on all things Premiership and international rugby.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website -...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by Scotland international Jamie Bhatti to kick off the New Year. The Bath prop discusses his recent interview on RugbyPass, his time with Glasgow and Edinburgh, playing for Scotland and going on tour!Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website -...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Topsy Ojo to look back on his playing career + the London Irish legend discusses his work in the media as well as the importance of life after rugby.Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/Twitter -...

In the latest edition of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chat to Dragons forward Greg Bateman.Greg discusses mental health awareness and why his craft beer company is helping to tackle stigma + the former Leicester Tiger talks about player welfare, his time at Welford Road and he also selects his Mars XV....Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram -...

Part two of our Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union with Benjamin Kayser sees the ex-French forward discusses the current crop of Les Bleus stars + he also selects his Mars XV....Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadzFacebook -...

Chris and the Looseheadz foundation are joined by Benjamin Kayser for this special two-part podcast. In part one, the former French international discusses mental health awareness and reflects on the sad passing of rugby legend Christophe Dominici + Benjamin also looks back on his playing career...Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram -...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by broadcasting royalty this week as they chatted to John Inverdale about his affiliation with rugby, the importance of mental health and his career in the media.There is also a twist to his Mars XV.... Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website -...

For our latest podcast, Chris Heal and Looseheadz are accompanied by Italian international and Benetton scrum-half Callum Braley to discuss mental health awareness, the importance of family and playing rugby on the world stage. Talking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunionInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/Looseheadz:Website -...

Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Harlequins legend and former England captain Chris Robshaw to talk about his career before he makes the move to America and the MLR.Robshaw looks back on his playing days both domestically and internationally, plus, he also expresses his disappointment following the cancellation of England's recent fixture with the Barbarians.The 34-year-old also reflects on the 2015 World Cup and opens up about the mental challenges he faced following the...

Chris Heal speaks to several people involved in community rugby as the situation around the lower levels of the game continues to be discussed.Featured on the podcast are Blackheath head coach James Shanahan, Fylde head coach Warren Spragg and Hinckley head coach Chris Campbell who talk through the potential cup competition for National League clubs.George Foster from The Rugby School as well as Sale Sharks' Sam James joins us to talk about grassroots rugby + Matt Price from the Community...

Following the conclusion of the Premiership season last weekend, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Gloucester's Charlie Beckett. With a blockbuster weekend of Six Nations action kicking off the Autumn internationals this weekend see what they had to say about the games.Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_healJoe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34Charlie Beckett - https://twitter.com/Charlie_BeckettTalking Rugby Union:Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/Twitter -...