Ignore the bit where we refer to yesterday's episode. We still haven't recorded it. Logistics are hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The greatest team in the world played the greatest team of all time. We report, pontificate, and eulogise from Toulouse at 2am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first Rugby World Cup 2023 roundup is here, and we discuss the following games: France vs New Zealand Italy vs Namibia Ireland vs Romania Australia vs Georgia England vs Argentina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary commentator and former USA 7s international Dallen Stanford joins us to watch his two adopted nations go head to head. We discuss commentary one-liners, what it's like to tackle Schalk Burger, Waisale Serevi anecdotes and Takudzwa Ngwenya's wonder try. Thanks to Dallen (@Dallen_Stanford on Twitter) for joining us. He's well worth a follow, and you can hear him on various games on the World Feed for the 2023 World Cup! We'll be pausing 2007 for a little while now as 2023 kicks off,...

It's Yionel time. Forget anything else, we're here to talk about Lionel Beauxis. And more specifically, we're here to talk about his performance against Georgia in 2007. Join us as we worship our king. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". And yes, we recorded this before Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the 2023 World Cup. :( Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the big one. Robbie (@SquidgeRugby) and Will (@will_owen9) of the Squidge Rugby YouTube channel both watch Wales' infamous 2007 group stage exit at the hands of Fiji, for the first time ever. We talk about everything from coffee tables, to car parks, to camera angles. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. This is a very long episode, so here are some time stamps if you want to break it...

We're hurtling towards the end of the group stage as we watch Scotland edge out Italy in a tight match. We also talk about detectives, nutrition, bouncy castles and Ramiro Pez. The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss a rare fixture in rugby as Australia are just too good for a spirited Canada side. We discuss chants, lawn bowls, amateurism and the incredible Rick Suggitt. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod favourite Jamie Wall is back to watch a memorable game between the All Blacks and Romania. In the meantime, we analyse opening titles, Afrikaans folk music and more rugby values. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's rugby time! Or is it? We get philosophical as we question what a real rugby player is, and do a rugby quiz! Meanwhile we watch Samoa vs the USA from 2007, and discover a new cult hero. But more importantly, what is a rugby pitch? The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We say goodbye to one of the all time great Tonga teams as they are edged out by England. In the process, we discuss fake rugby players, Rugby Challenge, Faao Filise and the Sipi Tau. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on Georgia's first ever Rugby World Cup win as they down Namibia, who are playing their last game of the tournament. We talk corruption, bull fighting and Witbooi. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's another two teams' "world cup final" as Romania take on Portugal, who are playing their final game of the tournament. We find time to talk Mission Impossible, fish and Donald Glover. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a big one. We move onto, in our eyes, the unofficial fifth quarter final, as Japan and Canada partake in one of the most evenly matched games of rugby you'll ever see. We passionately talk about Tier 2 rugby, Mongolian wrestling, moose and the Matsuka Generation. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod regular Rhiannon Garth Jones returns to discuss Scotland playing something that is allegedly supposed to be "rugby". We talk languages, kit clashes and play another game of Nikki Walker World Cup. Thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones) for joining us once more. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Rugby Reg" himself joins us to revisit the Wallabies' 55-12 thrashing of Fiji. We talk about Eddie Jones, the history of Australian rugby, and most importantly, Superboot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an eventful game, Los Pumas hammer Namibia in Marseille. As we watch the game back, we also chat about taxation, opera, absentees and Witbooi. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Although, in hindsight, we probably should've used something else for this particular episode... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's game of interest is England's 44-22 win over Samoa, in which England generally misfired but got the job done. Amidst the chaos, we talk about Kevin the Tipster, Lily Allen, the secret life of Jonny Wilkinson and a bizarre love story that stems from this match... The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 edition of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for an absolute belter and a historic day for Tongan rugby as they push a world-class Springbok side all the way. We briefly discuss Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, sandboys and a Springbok's inspiring journey along the way. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to watch France pummel Ireland in their critical 2007 group game. As well as addressing Robbie's hatred for Ireland, we talk about The Boss, Cédric Heymans' new business, Martin Scorsese and what French props do in their downtime. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTuber Andrew Forde joins us to look back on a proper highlights reel of a game, as Wales thrash Japan in Cardiff. We discuss Andrew's processes of making videos, kebab shops and an amazing anecdote involving Ryan Wilson. Thanks to Andrew (@andrewfrugby on Twitter) for joining us. If you haven't already seen his YouTube channel, please treat yourself to his outstanding content. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme song for the...

Writer and Italy fan Marcello Cossali-Francis joins us to talk about Italy's frustrating afternoon against Portugal. We chat about Marcello's Italian heritage, golf and fictional cats. Thanks to Marcello (@MCossaliFrancis on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his Tricolore Italian rugby account at @rugbyitalia96 on Twitter - it's well worth checking out for great English language updates on Italy rugby. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the...

Warning: this podcast is totally pointless, discussing a terrible game of rugby that should never be watched. We witness Scotland gradually beat Romania 42-0, and distract ourselves with chat about the Nintendo Wii, smoking in pubs and the inaugural game of "Nikki Walker World Cup". The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we take on a historic occasion as Georgia lead Ireland until late on, in a historically incompetent Irish performance. In the meantime, we talk Pro Evolution Soccer, Peep Show, Total Rugby and Blur vs Oasis. The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NANANANANANANANA WITBOOIIIIII! It's Witbooi time once again as we cover Namibia's extremely close encounter with France, ending 87-10 to the hosts. We talk about the Pro D2, Lil Wayne and the bizarre story of an unconventional Namibian captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.