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The Telegraph Rugby Podcast

Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph"s rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game"s most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move!New episodes out Mondays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:13:16

New year, same problems for England

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the opening round of Six Nations where Ireland came from behind in Dublin to see off England in the standout fixture of the weekendIt was a familiar story for Steve Borthwick's side who produced an impressive opening half before fading in the second and ultimately surrendering their lead again.We take a look at what worked, what didn't, and what can be done this weekend against France to give England a much needed win.Speaking of France, they hammered Wales on the

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1:08:31

Steve Borthwick previews England's Six Nations

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2025/01/29

Ben, Charlie and Charles are back ahead of the 2025 Six Nations and ahead of kick off we are joined by a very special guest, England head coach Steve Borthwick!He joins us to look ahead to England's campaign, discuss this weekend's opponents Ireland and also his memories of the tournament growing upElsewhere the guys analyse Borthwick's team selection this weekend and his decision to opt for a 6/2 split on the benchWe also get stuck into the best of the rest of the weekend's action and discuss the

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45:44

Telegraph Women's Sport podcast - “Growing up I...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/28

In this bonus episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we’re diving into the topic of inspiration. Host Dame Laura Kenny is joined by three trailblazers known for pushing boundaries. Sue Dorrington delves into her pioneering journey in women’s rugby, from discovering the sport at 23 to helping to organise the first Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. Sue touches on the growth of women’s rugby and the significance of representation in retaining young girls in sports.Carla Ward, a football player

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59:14

England end a difficult Autumn in style

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/25

Ben, Charlie and Charles are back for the final time this Autumn to reflect on a long overdue win for England.Steve Borthwick's side thrashed Japan 59-14 at Twickenham to pick up their first win of the month and left fans feeling a little more optimistic ahead of the Six Nations early next year.We discuss what's working and what isn't, particularly the defensive system which was once again exposed at the weekendFin Smith impressed off the bench, is the Northampton fly half a contender to start in

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1:00:44

South Africa pile more misery on England

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/18

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on another disappointing afternoon for England at Twickenham as their winless run stretched to five following a defeat to South Africa.Was this latest defeat a result of bad tactics, or was it down to individual errors for the Springboks tries? They also address the fitness concerns after Steve Borthwick mentioned his side were not in the right condition when they arrived into camp a month ago.Elsewhere things are much worse for Wales, they were thrashed by Australia

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49:07

Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/15

In this episode from the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we're delving into the topic of body image. Hosted by Dame Laura Kenny, we bring together three women to share their stories and insights.Ellie Boatman, a Great Britain rugby sevens player, opens up about her journey through body image struggles and overcoming an eating disorder to develop a healthier relationship with her body and food. She emphasises the influence of social media on body perceptions and the importance of education around

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59:49

Same old problems for England

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the second weekend of Autumn internationals which saw England stunned by a resurgent Australia at TwickenhamSteve Borthwick has now lost his six test matches in 2024 and up next is the visit of World Champions South AfricaAhead of that game, we discuss if England are lacking in leaders, we also take a closer look at the defensive system and ask why it has struggled so much since the departure of Felix Jones.Elsewhere it was a disappointing weekend all round for

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1:01:13

England fall just short.....again

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on England's two point defeat to New Zealand at Twickenham, where Steve Borthwick's side played well in spells but ultimately came up short again for the fourth time in five test matches.Have England just been the victims of bad luck to be on the end of such narrow defeats or is there a deeper issue within the squad that is preventing them from seeing out games?One team who has no problems in seeing out games is South Africa, ahead of their clash with Scotland this

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54:12

Richard Wigglesworth talks England's plan of attack...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/10/29

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast is back ahead of this year's Autumn Internationals!Ben, Charlie and Charles get stuck into England's upcoming campaign which kicks off on Saturday with a clash against the All Blacks at TwickenhamWe hear from England's new senior assistant coach Richard Wigglesworth on what his new role entails, he also explains why he will always value what he see's with his own eyes over any underlying data provided to him.The guys also attempt to nail down their selection picks in the

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1:02:32

England finish strong as Ireland clinch back-to-back...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/03/18

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final round of the 2024 Six Nations as Ireland retain their title in Dublin and Wales finish bottom, pickingup their first wooden spoon in 21 years.England finished their campaign with a thrilling match in Lyon, losing out to France by just two points. Despitethe defeat, there are plenty of reasons for England fans to be optimistic. We discuss how new life was sparked into their attack and how it could develop even further this summer away in New Zealand.We

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1:13:41

England's statement win over Ireland and Louis...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/03/11

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the penultimate round of Six Nations action which saw seismic shocks at Twickenham and in Rome.England defied the odds to produce their best performance since the 2019 World Cup to defeat Ireland and end the visitors hopes of becoming the first Six Nations side to win back-to-back Grand Slams.Elsewhere, Italy produced a shock of their own by comingfrom behindto beat Scotland 31-29. Harlequins' Louis Lynagh had a debut to remember and he tells us what it was like

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57:27

England's Irish showdown with Will Carling

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/03/04

Ben, Charlie and Charles look ahead to the penultimate round of the Six Nations and in particular England's showdown with Ireland at Twickenham.Former England captain Will Carling joins us to offer us his thoughts on England, arguing a 'data straitjacket' is holding them back while revealing he had to argue with Eddie Jones to get current captain Jamie George into the leadership group back when he was a team mentor.The big selection question mark this week surrounds fly-half with Marcus Smith back

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1:01:20

Duhan destroys England again

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/02/26

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on Scotland's win over England in the Calcutta Cup, their fourth in a row, and where the defeat leaves Steve Borthwick's side heading into the final two rounds of the Six Nations.We ask if it is time for the England coach to roll the dice with some of the emerging talent, likeImmanuel Feyi-Waboso, and if it is time to say goodbye to some of the squad's elder statesmen. Whether changes are needed to England's coaching ticket moving forward to accelerate Borthwick's

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1:08:23

Calcutta Cup clash with Ben White

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/02/19

Ben, Charlie and Charles build up to the return of the Six Nations this weekend and discuss the crucial Calcutta Cup clash in detail.Scotland scrum-half Ben White joins the show to discuss his successful memories of the fixture and as well as his transition from England youth player to Scotland international.We also discuss if Manu Tuilagi and Ollie Lawrence could feature this weekend after the pair were recalled, and who will replace Alex Mitchell at scrum-half for England.Plus, we cast our eyes

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55:15

England squeeze past Wales and Murrayfield controversy

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/02/12

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on round two of the 2024 Six Nations where England securedback-to-back wins, coming from behind to see off Wales at Twickenham.There were yet more questions for England's new look defence and, with harder tests to come, we ask if new defence coach Felix Jones will make any amendments for the remainder of the tournament.As for Wales, they could have two victories under their belt but their young team remained winless. How can Warren Gatland turn his sides' near misses

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56:34

England a work in progress, Ireland lay down a marker

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/02/05

The 2024 Six Nations is underway and it was defending champions Ireland who sent a message to the rest of the competition by recording their biggest win away in France, securing a bonus-point along the way in Marseille.Ben, Charlie and Charles look back on the opening weekend, including that win for Ireland and a nervy victory for England away in Rome. However, Charlie is feeling optimistic about the work being done behind the scenes by head coach Steve Borthwick and Felix Jones. There's praise also

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1:16:22

Six Nations preview with Eddie Jones

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2024/01/30

The 2024 Six Nations is just around the corner and the Telegraph Rugby podcast is back ahead of the tournament's opening fixture on Friday.Ben, Charlie and Charles get stuck into how the England squad will cope in the absence of Owen Farrell and Courtney Lawes, with Jamie George to skipper the side for the competition.We also hear from Italy forward Sebastian Negri ahead of Italy's clash with England, and he opens up to us about his starring role in the recent Netflix series.Former England coach

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1:09:21

South Africa retain the World Cup and Jack van...

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/31

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the final of the 2023 Rugby World Cup which saw South Africa retain the Webb Ellis Cup and register a record fourth win.The game could have been different had New Zealand not lost their captain Sam Cane to a red card early on. The guys discuss the impact of that decision and also if South Africa skipper Siya Kolisi was lucky not to see red.We also discuss where this Springboks side rank amongst the best teams in rugby history and if it is possible they make it

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57:58

England fall just short, but blockbuster final awaits

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/24

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on an agonising weekend for England, who were knocked out of the Rugby World Cup after losing their semi-final by a single point to defending champions South Africa.The guys look at where the game was lost, and if England could have done more to build a lead when they were on top.The fallout from the match has been dominated by an allegation made by Tom Curry against Bongi Mbonambi after the England flanker accused the South African hooker of a racial slur. World

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26:49

England v South Africa special from Paris

The Telegraph Rugby Podcast ·

2023/10/20

Ben, Charlie and Charles are joined in Paris by the Telegraph's Chief Sports writer Oliver Brown ahead of England's Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa.They run through the England starting line-up, which features three changes to the side that beat Fiji in the quarter-final and discuss if head coach Steve Borthwick has nailed his selection ahead of the biggest game of his coaching career.We hear also from the England head coach who is embracing the tag of underdog heading into

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