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LIONS UNCAGED: THAT'S ALL FOLKS

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you the final Lions Uncaged of the tour as the lions failed to clean sweep the Wallabies, losing the final Test 22-12. The boys break down that win for Australia, review the series as a whole and look ahead to future Lions tours and a thrilling few months of rugby to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08-04
54:39

LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL AND JOE SCHMIDT ANNOUNCE FINAL SQUADS OF THE TOUR, NIC WHITE ON WHAT HE'LL MISS MOST IN RUGBY AND TADGH FURLONG BREAKS RECORDS

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as the tour nears its conclusion. Today Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt announced their squads for the final test match this Saturday - Topsy gives his reaction to that. 35 year old Nic White will start at scrum half for the Wallabies in what will be his final ever test match for Australia and he spoke to talkSPORT about what he'll miss most PLUS Tadgh Furlong equals Alun Wyn Jones record of starting 9 test matches in a row. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-31
53:09

LIONS UNCAGED: MARO ITOJE REVEALS WHO PARTIED THE HARDEST, MICHAEL HOOPER & WORLD RUGBY CEO ALAN GILPIN ON THE REFEREE DECISION TO AWARD A TRY

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as the build up begins for this weekend's third and final test match between the Lions and the Wallabies. Lions captain Maro Itoje reveals to Alfie what Lions players partied the hardest following the 2nd test win PLUS former Australia captain Michael Hooper and World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin gave their thoughts on Jac Morgan's controversial clearout at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-29
49:26

LIONS UNCAGED: MARO ITOJE AN INSPIRATION FOR KIDS, THAT JAC MORGAN CLEAROUT, LIONS MAKING HISTORY IN 3RD TEST

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo brought you today's episode of Lions Uncaged following that incredible match at the MCG yesterday which saw the Lions clinch the series thanks to last gasp drama from Hugo Keenan. Topsy reacts to that match and explains why Maro Itoje is such an inspiration to young kids wanting to get into rugby. He also gave his view on THAT Jac Morgan clearout which has stirred so much controversy PLUS he also speaks about the potential of the Lions sweeping a series for the first time in almost 100 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-27
56:24

LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS WIN THEIR FIRST SERIES IN 12 YEARS, HUGO KEENAN EXCLUSIVE, FINN RUSSELL ON WHAT IT MEANS TO WIN WITH THE LIONS

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged after one of the most crazy Lions test matches in recent years which secured their first series win in 12 years. We hear from the match winner Hugo Keenan just 4 minutes after he scored the winning try, as well as from Andy Farrell on what it means to him and his team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-26
17:46

LIONS UNCAGED: 2ND TEST PREVIEW, ANDY FARRELL ON THE ENORMITY OF THE OCCASION, ANDREW PORTER ON STARTING, JOE SCHMIDT'S 6-2 BENCH

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of the all important second test between the Lions and the Wallabies. Lions head coach Andy Farrell speaks about the enormity of the occasion playing in front of 90,000 at the MCG and Lions prop Andrew Porter explains what it means to start in a test for the Lions. Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt also explained why he's opted for a 6-2 bench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-25
16:32

LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL NAMED ON THE BENCH FOR 2ND TEST, GARY RINGROSE RULES HIMSELF OUT & TOM WRIGHT EXPECTS A BIG WALLABIES PERFORMANCE

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of the Lions Uncaged podcast as both Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt revealed their Lions and Wallabies squads respectively for the all important second test live and exclusively on talkSPORT this weekend. One man that will be involved on Saturday is Andy Farrell's son, Owen, who has taken Marcus Smith's place on the bench - Topsy gives us his thoughts on that. Gary Ringrose has also ruled himself out of receiving a first ever Lions camp claiming he's not ready yet, while Tom Wright expects a big Wallabies performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-24
49:54

LIONS UNCAGED: ALEX CUTHBERT TAKES US INSIDE THE HURT ARENA, JAC MORGAN ON THE COMPETITVENESS IN THE BACK ROW, PREVIEW SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged on the eve of Andy Farrell's squad announcement ahead of the second test. We head inside the dressing room with Alex Cuthbert, during one of the most famous Lions speeches ever - The Hurt Arena... Alex was literally sweating in the studio as he reheard the speech! PLUS we look back at yesterday's bruising encounter with the First Nations and Pasifika XV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-23
47:47

LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS BEAT FIRST NATIONS AND PASIFIKA XV WITH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, BEN WHITE, BEN KAY AND KALANI THOMAS

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged Live following the Lions 24-19 win over the First Nations and Pasifika XV live on talkSPORT. Lions head coach Andy Farrell gave his reaction to the performance to talkSPORT after the match as did Lions scrum half Ben White and First Nations and Pasifika scrum half Kalani Thomas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-22
18:12

LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL NAMED CAPTAIN, EDDIE JONES ON THE WALLABIES & JAMIE GEORGE ON JOINING UP WITH THE SQUAD

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged and it is a busy one... Owen Farrell was named captain for tomorrow's match against the First Nations and Pasifika XV and he spoke to talkSPORT commentator Andrew McKenna earlier today. Former Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones explained what went wrong for Australia at the weekend PLUS Jamie George speaks exclusively to talkSPORT about his crazy busy summer having already been in Argentina with England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-21
45:45

LIONS UNCAGED: REACTION TO LIONS 1ST TEST WIN WITH TOPSY OJO, DAVID CAMPESE RAGES AT THE WALLABIES MENTALITY, OLLIE CHESSUM DELIGHTED WITH OVERPOWERING AUSTRALIA

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as they react to all of the fallout from the Lions opening test win against the Wallabies. Australia's all time record try scorer David Campese was livid with the Wallabies mentality while Ollie Chessum explained to talkSPORT why he was so pleased the team stuck to the gameplan and outpowered the Wallabies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-20
47:54

LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS BEAT THE WALLABIES IN OPENING TEST, ANDY FARRELL BACK AND FORTH WITH ALFIE REYNOLDS & DAVID CAMPESE RAGES AT THE WALLABIES

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged following the Lions opening test victory against the Wallabies live and exclusively on talkSPORT. Andy Farrell and Alfie shared a laugh about Tadgh Beirne and Tom Curry's performance. Wallabies all time record try scorer David Campese fumed at Australia scrum half Tate McDermott's comments around the Lions wanting it more. PLUS we hear from Lions captain Maro Itoje, second row Ollie Chessum and tighthead prop Tadgh Furlong all reacted to the win. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-19
27:12

LIONS UNCAGED: FINAL PREVIEW BEFORE FIRST TEST, JACK VAN POORTVLIET TAKES US INSIDE THE LIONS DRESSING ROOM, WALLABIES CAPTAIN HARRY WILSON SPEAKS TO TALKSPORT

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of the Lions opening test against the Wallabies live and exclusively on talkSPORT tomorrow. We hear from England scrum half Jack Van Poortvliet who takes us inside the Lions dressing room having been called up earlier on in the tour. Plus Wallabies captain Harry Wilson speaks to talkSPORT ahead of the huge game tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-18
40:53

LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES SQUAD WITH BEN KAY REACTION, TOMMY FREEMAN ON FIRST LIONS START, DAVID CAMPESE NOT HAPPY WITH THE WALLABIES

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged as Lions head coach Andy Farrell and Wallabies head coach Joe Schmidt announced their squads for this weekend's first test live on talkSPORT. We hear from Andy Farrell on why he's decided to go with experience over form. Former Lions back row Ben Kay reacts to the squad whilst we also hear from winger Tommy Freeman on winning his first start for the Lions test team PLUS David Campese wasn't impressed with the Wallabies team selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-17
34:07

LIONS UNCAGED: BREAKING DOWN O'GARA, WARBURTON, MONYE & KAY'S PREDICTED XVs, TOPSY OJO ON NOT GETTING CALLED UP & LIONS AUSTRALIA COMBINED XV

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of Lions Uncaged on the eve of Andy Farrell's squad announcement for the first test. Many pundits have given their starting XVs for the test including Sam Warburton, Ugo Monye, Ronan O'Gara and Ben Kay - Topsy Ojo breaks those down and gives his thoughts. He also revealed what it was like not getting called up as well as tells us his combined Lions Australia XV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-16
46:47

LIONS UNCAGED: EDDIE JONES THINKS THE WALLABIES HAS SOMETHING UP THEIR SLEEVES, BEN YOUNGS STANDS BY OWEN FARRELL'S CALL UP, LIONS NUMBER 8 JACK CONAN READY FOR THE 1ST TEST

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged with some HUGE names on the show. Former England & Wales and current Japan Head Coach Eddie Jones believes Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies will have something up their sleeves this weekend and NO ONE should rule them out! England's all time record appearance maker Ben Youngs explains why he stands by his view that Owen Farrell deserves a call up and one man who could be starting his 4th Lions tests in a row this weekend, Jack Conan spoke to talkSPORT earlier today so we'll hear from him too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-15
45:57

LIONS UNCAGED: ARE ANDY FARRELL'S CALL UPS DEVALUING THE LIONS?, TOPSY'S STARTING XV FOR 1ST TEST, MARO ITOJE SPEAKS

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as we enter test week, with the Lions first test against the Wallabies taking place this Saturday live and exclusively on talkSPORT at from 10am! In today's episode, we talk about all of Andy Farrell's recent call ups for 'cover' and whether that is devaluing the Lions. Elsewhere Topsy picks his starting XV for the first test and Lions captain Maro Itoje speaks to Alfie Reynolds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-14
50:38

LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE AUNZ XV, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, HENRY POLLOCK, HUGO KEENAN, LUKHAN SALAKAIA-LOTO, LES KISS

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions hammered the Australia New Zealand Invitational XV by 48 points to nil. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts, plus he revealed that Gary Ringrose failed his concussion protocol tests so will miss the 1st test next Friday. Alfie also spoke to a jubilant Henry Pollock as well as Hugo Keenan PLUS AUNZ second row Lukhan Salakaia-Loto calls on Joe Schmidt to give him a ring for the upcoming tests while AUNZ Head Coach gave Schmidt some advice on how to deal with the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-12
26:03

LIONS UNCAGED: SIMON EASTERBY ON KINGHORN INJURY, JACK CONAN'S FORMER SCHOOL MATE REVEALS ALL, DAVID CAMPESE DELIGHTED WITH JAMES O'CONNOR'S CALL UP

Alfie Reynolds brings you today's episode of Lions Uncaged, a day out from the Lions final warm up game before the tests! We hear the latest on Blaire Kinghorn's injury with Lions coach Simon Easterby, Jack Conan's former school mate lifts the lid on what he was like in school and behind the scenes. On top of this, Wallabies legend David Campese speaks his mind (as always) on the current state of Australian Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-11
41:48

LIONS UNCAGED: JAMIE OSBORNE CALLED UP, TOPSY BREAKS DOWN THE EVOLUTION OF THE WINGER, WHY WERE THE LIONS PLAYING ON THE SAME DAY AS STATE OF ORIGIN?

Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's episode of Lions Uncaged as we bring you all of the fallout from yesterday's win against the Brumbies as well as looking ahead to the weekend's action. There was some big breaking news from the Lions camp today that Jamie Osborne has been called up as cover for Blaire Kinghorn - Topsy reacts to that and also breaks down how the winger has evolved in rugby, thanks to the impact of Jonah Lomu. PLUS we hear from Australian Rugby writer Christy Doran who didn't hold back on Australian Rugby allowed a match against the Lions to be held at the exact same time as the State of Origin decider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-10
49:41

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