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Rugby Union Weekly

BBC Radio 5 Live

Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they"ll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!

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63:55

Six Nations: The Nations Pod

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/18

Chris, Gareth and Tom are back after a fallow week in the Men’s Six Nations. They kick off with the appointment of Matt Sherratt as Wales interim head coach following Warren Gatland’s departure. GRO gives us the inside track on the new boss and questions whether he’s the long-term solution. So what will the management structure of Welsh rugby look like going forward? Meanwhile, pressure is mounting on Scotland’s coaching team as they prepare to face England. Can Steve Borthwick’s side build on their

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35:10

Six Nations: Calcutta Cup week and a new era for Wales

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/17

Can England finally end their Calcutta Cup hoodoo or will Scotland make history? Can Wales win a first Test match since 2023 or will Ireland seal the Triple Crown? Ugo, Danny and Ashy preview round three of the Six Nations as all four home nations do battle this weekend. With England looking to build on their impressive win over France, we look at the key selection decisions facing Steve Borthwick this week. Which England player does Ashy compare to an Allen key? Can Finn Russell inspire Scotland to

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44:04

Six Nations: Gatland leaves Wales

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/11

Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales head coach after a record 14 successive Test match defeats. Chris and Ugo bring you reaction to the news in a special bonus pod. Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt will take over as interim head coach for the remaining three games of the Six Nations. But who will be Gatland's long-term successor? We get the thoughts of Wales' fly-half Rhys Patchell on Gatland's departure and what the WRU need from their new head coach. Is interim Ireland head coach Simon

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47:52

The Nations Pod

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/11

Gareth joins Tom and Chris from Rome after a dramatic weekend on and off the pitch. Fresh from a visit to the British Embassy to get a temporary passport, he attempts to put into words the dire situation Wales find themselves in after suffering their 14th consecutive defeat. Will Warren Gatland remain at the helm come the end of the Six Nations? Plus, what did we learn about Scotland following their loss to Ireland, and does England's victory over France mask deeper issues or mark the dawn of a new

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59:17

Six Nations: The weekend review

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/10

After two rounds only one team is still in with a chance of a Grand Slam. We look at another Ireland win over Scotland who extended their winning run to 11 matches. Why do Scotland struggle so much against the Irish? Where has Sam Prendergast's performance in Edinburgh put him in the pecking order for the Lions 10 jersey? Chris, Ugo, ashy and Johnnie Beattie wrap up events at Murrayfield and dissect England's win over France in more detail. Is Fin Smith now the chosen England fly-half? And what next

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43:20

Six Nations: England win Le Crunch classic

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/08

We’re at the Allianz stadium reacting to England’s dramatic 26-25 win over France thanks to a late Elliot Daly try in the 79th minute. Chris Jones is alongside Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson to dissect how England found a way to win and overcome a tough French side. Hear from head coach Steve Borthwick after that huge win at Twickenham.Gareth Rhys Owen and James Hook join the pod from the Stadio Olimpico after Wales suffered a 14th successive defeat after losing 22-15 to Italy. That loss sees Wales

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41:22

Six Nations: Can Scotland end Irish hoodoo?

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/08

Gregor Townsend chats to us ahead of Scotland's huge clash with Ireland in round two of the Six Nations. He addresses their losing run against Ireland and how they plan to fix it. Townsend also explains the decision to pick Tom Jordan at 12 and if Lions selection is starting to creep into the conversation in camp. Sara is joined by Johnnie Beattie who outlines the areas where Scotland can exploit Ireland on Sunday. We also look ahead to a big day at Twickenham for England with France in town for 'Le

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47:50

Six Nations: The Charming Men

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/07

The Smiths both start as Steve Borthwick tinkers with his England team for the visit of France this weekend. How will this affect England's gameplan? What happens if they lose to a Tier 1 nation for a record eighth game in a row? Danny and Chris look ahead to Le Crunch at Twickenham where two years ago France put 50 points on England. You will hear from fly-half Fin Smith on the pod, who has vowed to get their attack flowing and tells Sara about his relationship with Marcus Smith and George Ford. We

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41:55

Six Nations: Lions watch with the Wallaby captain

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/06

What would Andy Farrell's Lions team look like if the first Test against Australia was next week? What positions are still up for grabs? And where is Farrell spoilt for choice? Ugo and Chris discuss all this and chat to the Wallabies captain Harry Wilson to get his take on the Lions after playing all four home nations during the Autumn Nations Series. Are there certain players he is keeping an eye on during the Six Nations? And after Netflix announced they will not be doing another series of Full

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40:54

Six Nations: How do England stop France and the GOAT...

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/05

Is Antoine Dupont the greatest of all time? Chris and Ashy quiz England senior coach Richard Wigglesworth on what makes the French scrum-half so special. Are there any weaknesses in his game and what attributes make him so unique? England take on the favourites for the 2025 Six Nations at Twickenham this Saturday. What lessons have they learned from their defeat in Dublin? It's seven successive defeats in a row against tier one nations and Ashy says it's time to stop the rot, but how do you tackle a

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58:31

The Nations Pod

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/04

Chris Jones, Gareth Rhys Owen, and Tom English are back to dissect the highs and lows of the Home Nations following the weekend’s action. Gro’s pleas not to start the pod with Wales go largely ignored, as Warren Gatland’s side hits a new low. Would a loss to Italy on Saturday actually be a blessing in disguise, forcing a total reset? Tom argues that England’s squad is over-hyped while concerns grow over the inexperience of their coaching staff. And how costly could Scotland’s habit of switching off

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56:34

Six Nations: The weekend review with Barclay and...

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/03

Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton look back at the opening weekend of the 2025 Six Nations. Did Ireland silence their critics following that dominant second half display against England? Does Steve Borthwick ring the changes with the French in town this weekend? Scotland are still finding their feet without captain Sione Tuipulotu, but has John found the answer for Gregor Townsend? Is Saturday's meeting between Italy and Wales already a wooden spoon decider? Sam has plenty to say on the

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35:04

Six Nations: England beaten by Ireland in Dublin

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/02

Chris Ashton is joined by Tommy Bowe and Matt Dawson to react to England's defeat to Ireland in Dublin. They discuss Simon Easterby's first game in charge of Ireland and how they dealt with the game as well as what went wrong for England.

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38:47

Six Nations: Crushing defeat for Wales in Paris

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/02/01

Sara Orchard is with Philippa Tuttiett and Ugo Monye in Paris to react to disappointment for Wales in their opening match against France. What went so wrong for Wales, and what went so right for France? Plus, Chris Jones speaks to Ellis Genge ahead of England’s opener against Ireland, and Matt Dawson joins him in Dublin to look ahead to Saturday’s match.BBC Sounds / 5 Live Six Nations commentaries this week: Saturday 1st February Scotland v Italy 1415 kick-off - Sports Extra Ireland v England 1645

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49:28

Six Nations: A Curry in Dublin

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/31

Ben Curry is on the pod ahead of his first England start alongside his twin brother Tom. We find out what Ben learnt from Ashy at Sale and discover the two goals that kept him motivated during what he calls 'the dark times'. He also talks openly about how difficult it is to be constantly compared to your twin brother. We also react to the Ireland team and look ahead to a big day for Sam Prendergast and his battle with Marcus Smith. Ugo and Sara join from some rather lavish surroundings in Paris to

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50:53

Six Nations: Captains special

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/30

Ugo Monye and Chris Jones chat to all the Six Nations captains, but put the rugby to one side and ask the really important questions, like what’s harder – a nine-darter, a 147 or a hole-in-one? You’ll also hear Antoine Dupont sing. Find out how to pronounce Jac Morgan’s name. What position Rory Darge dreams of playing for Liverpool. The greatest sporting achievement in the world, according to Maro Itoje. The one trophy Caelan Doris would love to win as captain and Michele Lamaro tries to convince us

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28:42

Six Nations: In Girona with Murley and Earl

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/29

Chris visits the England training camp in Girona and sits down with Cadan Murley who will make his long-awaited England debut this weekend after Steve Borthwick named his team to face Ireland. We deliver Murley a special message from a very proud team-mate, find out which former winger is his biggest inspiration and learn about his early career as a flanker. There was also big news in the back row, as the Curry brothers will become the first twin brothers to play for England. The man in the middle,

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47:07

Six Nations: The Nations Pod is back

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/28

Chris, Scrum V's Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English from the BBC Scotland rugby podcast return as the countdown to the Six Nations continues. They delve into what lies ahead for the four home nation teams. Gareth questions whether Warren Gatland still has the passion to guide Wales. Will Simon Easterby’s leadership bring a new look to Ireland? Tom voices his concerns about Scotland’s mounting injury troubles, while Chris explores the challenge facing England. Plus, find out which member of the team

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53:21

Six Nations: Coaches special

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/27

The pod is daily once again for the Six Nations and to kick things off we are in Rome! Ugo and Chris chat to all the head coaches at the launch. They speak to Ireland's new interim head coach Simon Easterby and find out how he's settling into the role, what changes he will make - if any - and how he is dealing with the pressure of being defending champions. Warren Gatland wants to block out all negativity and build a siege mentality, but do Wales have what it takes to end their terrible losing run

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30:34

The new Red Roses captain

Rugby Union Weekly ·

2025/01/23

Sara sits down with Zoe Aldcroft after she was appointed Red Roses captain for 2025. Aldcroft tells us what it means to lead the team in a World Cup year and how supportive Marlie Packer has been since replacing her as skipper. We hear all about Aldcroft's leadership style and what motivates her to always go the extra mile. She also revisits the heartbreak of losing to the All Blacks in the last World Cup final and how it affected her love for the game. Head coach John Mitchell explains the reasons

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