Pod legend Jamie Wall is back, and we've given him the game he really wanted: Spain's big 40-point win over Samoa. We dissect Simon Mannix's playing career, the realities of getting pelted in the front row and learn a secret claim to fame from Jamie.Thanks as always to Jamie (@JamieWall2 on Twitter, @JamieWall22 on Instagram) for joining us. Jamie is permanently working on exciting projects covering rugby in New Zealand (now also on RNZ), so make sure to check his work out.Theme music produced by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's rugby time! France take on South Africa in the 2014 World Cup! We give you a brief history of women's rugby in South Africa, amongst a quick glaze of an all-timer (in terms of vibes at least) French team, as well as a critical analysis of hit rugby drinking song "Jesus Can't Play Rugby".Theme music is a remix of "World In Union", produced by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back, and this time to discuss a game that took place at French Rugby's headquarters! We talk Stephen Luatua lore, quidditch, multi-sport athletes and a little bit about a game between Canada and Samoa.Intro music is a remix of World In Union produced by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby journalist/author/columnist/presenter Jessica Hayden joins us to watch Spain take on the team she knows better than anyone: the Red Roses! We get Jess' backstory, including how she accidentally started her rugby career. We also discuss Gary Lineker's niece, sassy Spanish coaches and an England player who hunts burglars.Thanks so much to Jess (@jesshaydenrugby on Instagram, @_JessHayden on Twitter) for joining us and sharing her knowledge. If you're interested in more of what you heard, please check out her work with Contested (@ContestedApp), and give her book "The Red Roses" a read - it's excellent and well worth your time.Link to Gary Street's fundraiser as mentioned by Jess: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/WRWC2014-garystreet?utm_term=weQZPD3WE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a regular feature of this podcast, Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale join us to discuss the Wallaroos hammering someone. And this time it's.... Wales. We discuss our in-person meeting, the story of Lyon, David Campese and checkers.You can follow Draft Rugby online at @DraftRugby, or the Dales individually at @Nelsonhdale and @harrisondale88. The lads claim they'll start recording podcasts again, at some point. But in the meantime, drop them a follow!Theme tune remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby writer Matt Merritt is our guest today, as we watch the opening game for a legendary England team. Whilst we're there, we discuss Matt's tips for getting free beer, the Tweenies, Jerry Collins' three sisters and an England player with a number one single.Theme tune remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Julia Singer AKA Rugby Julia joins us to watch her beloved US Eagles hammer a battling Kazakhstan side. Amongst a critical analysis of the state of Twitter, we dissect Julia's choice to adopt Wales as her second team, discover more inspiring stories and assess Siya Kolisi's career prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Wales winger Philippa Tuttiett joins us (!!!) to provide actual insight and analysis on the pod talk about Wales' pre-World Cup prep, hair, and nutmegs.Thanks so much to Philippa (@PhilippaTuttiett) for giving us her time, as well as so much quality insight. She has a brilliant new PWR-themed podcast with Nick Heath (previous guest of the podcast and all-round diamond of a man) named The Power Pod (@thepowerpod_ on Instagram). Please give them a listen for more great chat about women's rugby.Theme tune mixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a big week for Irish rugby, it's time to talk about the opening game of an era-defining World Cup campaign for them! As well as their win over the USA, we discuss Netflix series YOU, James Bond, Kilimanjaro and many many other relevant topics.Theme music is a remix of "World in Union" by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for the Wallaroos and the Springboks! We go in depth on a game of two halves, that felt more like a game of one half. In the meantime, we talk Tarantino, Oasis, language and the bizarre stories of some Australian rugby legends.Theme tune is a remix of World In Union by Davoli. Check out his album "Notes For A New Year" on all good streaming platforms. Sound of the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We carry on our celebration of the 2014 World Cup, as we watch Canada's 31... 5? win over Spain. Who knows, we're still not sure about Schrodinger's Conversion. We talk about nothing other than the game, so don't worry about that.The theme music for this is a new version of "World In Union", remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We kick off the 2014 World Cup with the Black Ferns' crushing of Kazakhstan. We dig into the history of rugby in Kazakhstan, discover a new cult hero and briefly mention the other team that were playing, I guess.Bear with us, we should have a fun new theme tune next week! For now, enjoy the absolute belter that is the Kazakhstan national anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Woah! We're FINALLY back! And for the first time ever, we're focusing on a women's World Cup! Join Robbie (@SquidgyGoat) and Will (@Will_Owen9) as we (@SquidgeRugby) attempt to cycle through the entire 2014 Rugby World Cup, with an episode reacting to each game. In this week's episode, we set the scene on this World Cup, the history of women's rugby, our relationship with the sport and our expectations for the series ahead.And yes, we still find a way to talk about Yionel Beauxis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We reflect on Wales' quarter final loss to Argentina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we wrap up a bunch o' games from the last round of pool action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We take an hour to get hyped about Portugal's incredible upset win over Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sorry it's late - but here's a roundup of (most of) the rest of last weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we talk about Namibia vs Uruguay and Australia vs Portugal. The other pool games from last weekend will be with you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we talk about Wales' massive win over Australia, and touch upon Scotland's victory over Tonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we discuss England vs Chile, Argentina vs Samoa and Portugal vs Georgia from the 2023 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Harley Worthy
This is a brilliant podcast for rugby and obscure cult cinema fans alike. Carried by a chemistry between the two main presenters that would almost make you think that they are brothers.