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The Ruck

The Ruck is the journalists" rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:48

The Premiership Returns! Despite chaos off the pitch.

The Ruck ·

2022/09/12

Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are joined in the studio by Mark Evans to look back on the opening weekend of Gallagher Premiership rugby. Before chatting about the action on the pitch, they explain the chaotic decision making regarding whether to play games following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and ask if it is time for the Premiership to have an independent Commissioner? They reflect on opening weekend victories for London Irish, Bristol, Gloucester, Sale, Harlequins and Exeter. And, discuss the

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48:49

Premiership Season Preview

The Ruck ·

2022/09/05

Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are back to preview the new Gallagher Premiership Season! This week the pod comes from Twickenham and the official season launch. They speak to Sale Sharks fly-half George Ford and the Director of Rugby Alex Sanderson. As well as Wasps Director of Rugby Lee Blackett, Saracens and England hooker Jamie George and the newly capped England winger, Tommy Freeman from Northampton Saints. Plus, they also speak with Worcester Warriors Director of Rugby Steve Diamond following a

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35:20

The Counter Ruck with Kyle Sinckler

The Ruck ·

2022/08/29

In this special Counter Ruck podcast, Will Kelleher sits down and chats with Bristol and England prop Kyle Sinckler. They talk about his recovery from injury, ambitions outside of rugby and his holistic approach to life. A full write up of the interview is available in The Times and online. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:04

Ireland Make History! Plus Bernard Jackman

The Ruck ·

2022/07/18

Will Kelleher and Stuart Barnes bring you the final Ruck of the season! They discuss the conclusion of the summer tours with Ireland and England returning victorious but Wales and Scotland on the end of defeats. Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman joins them to assess Ireland's historic series victory over the All Blacks and they name a God or Goddess of the Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:44

The North Rising!

The Ruck ·

2022/07/11

Alan Dymock is joined by Stuart Barnes to look back on an historic weekend of rugby as Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland all defeated Southern Hemisphere opposition to set up series deciding matches. Mark Palmer also joins the podcast to reflect on why Scotland were able to win the 2nd test against Argentina and Will Kelleher gives his thoughts on England's victory in Brisbane. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:04

Australia vs England - 2nd test squad announcement

The Ruck ·

2022/07/07

Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe preview the 2nd test between Australia and England after Eddie Jones announced his squad. They debate the 4 changes for England and discuss the surprising selections, including two debutants! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:05

4-0 to the Southern Hemisphere

The Ruck ·

2022/07/04

Alan Dymock looks back on the opening weekend of fixtures across the summer tours where Ireland, England, Wales and Scotland all fell to defeat. He hears from Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher Down Under, Liam Napier from the New Zealand Herald, Brendan Nel in South Africa and The Sunday Times in Scotland's Mark Palmer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:30

Australia vs England - preview and squad announcement

The Ruck ·

2022/06/30

Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher bring you a bonusedition of the podcast from Down Under. Australia and England have announced their sides for the three test series which begins on Saturday. Alex and Will un-pick the interesting story lines and headlines from both camps and also give an insight into their first few days in Perth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:05

Summer Tours Preview

The Ruck ·

2022/06/28

With Alex Lowe in Australia and Will Kelleher travelling Down Under, Alan Dymock looks ahead to the upcoming summer tours for Ireland, Scotland and Wales. He is joined by Mark Palmer from The Times in Scotland to preview Scotland's series in Argentina, former Ireland hooker Sean Cronin chats about a mouth-watering tour for Ireland in New Zealand and broadcaster Lauren Jenkins is in South Africa ahead of Wales' tour against the World Champions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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52:33

Tigers' Title and Eddie's England Squad

The Ruck ·

2022/06/20

Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe are in Richmond for this week's episode as Eddie Jones names his England squad for the tour to Australia. They also reflect on the Premiership final which saw Leicester beat Saracens thanks to a last minute drop goal. They also round-up the URC final and name their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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49:44

A Great Weekend for Knockout Rugby

The Ruck ·

2022/06/13

Alex Lowe is joined by Alan Dymock and Mark Evans to look back on a very busy weekend of rugby. They pay tribute to rugby legend Phil Bennett after he sadly passed away. They also preview the Premiership final as Saracens and Leicester are set to meet at Twickenham on the weekend. The URC semi-finals also threw up some thrilling games so the panel asks what an all South African final means for the competition? Alan questions how rugby would respond to Saudi investment after the big debate currently

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54:39

Simon Massie-Taylor and Marlie Packer

The Ruck ·

2022/06/06

Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes host the latest episode of The Ruck. They're joined by Saracens captain, Marlie Packer, who won Player of the Match in the Premier 15s Final as Saracens secured another title. Plus, Simon Massie-Taylor Premiership Rugby's CEO, who talks about some of the big issues facing the game. And, Steve and Stuart preview the semi-final line-up in Premiership and name their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:08

La Rochelle's European Triumph

The Ruck ·

2022/05/30

Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes look back on the final of the Champions Cup as La Rochelle upset Leinster. Jess Hayden looks ahead to the final of the Premier 15s, the panel preview the last weekend of the Gallagher Premiership and name their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:21

Crunch Time for the Premiership, Europe and Premier 15s

The Ruck ·

2022/05/23

Alew Lowe, Will Kelleher and Steve Jones are back to review the penultimateweekend in the Gallagher Premiership. They also look ahead to the Champions and Challenge Cup finals and hear from Jess Hayden whorounds up the semi-finals of the Premier 15s. Plus, Eddie Jones' latest England squad and God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:10

The State of the Union: USA Special

The Ruck ·

2022/05/18

Alan Dymock hosts a bonus edition of The Ruck focusing on rugby in the United States of America. The USA have been awarded the 2031 men's world cup and the 2033 women's competition, so he has a deep dive into 'The State of the Union'. At a national, college and domestic level how is rugby developing in the country? What benefits will hosting two world cups have? And, how will a World Cup across such a huge country work? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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59:54

Can anyone stop Leinster? And the future of...

The Ruck ·

2022/05/16

Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes look back on the semi-final weekend in the European Champions and Challenge cups. They hear from Stephen Jones who reports on his eventful weekend trip to France and ask the question if any side is capable of stopping Leinster this season? Plus, they discuss the latest proposals from World Rugby for an international nations championship, Jess Hayden rounds up the women's game and they name their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See

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42:33

Sensational Europe and South Africa Waiting In The Wings

The Ruck ·

2022/05/09

Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock look back on the quarter-final weekend of the Champions and Challenge Cups. They debate if a penalty shootout is a good way of deciding a rugby match and applaud Teddy Thomas' moment of magic for Racing 92. Plus, they hear from Bulls captains Marcell Coetzee and discuss South African sides joining the competition from next season, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they pick their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See

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1:01:14

England Grand Slam and Quarter-Final Preview with...

The Ruck ·

2022/05/02

Will Kelleher, Sarah Mockford and Stephen Jones discuss England winning another Women's 6 Nations title after they beat France at the weekend. They also review the latest round of fixtures in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden has her round-up of the latest in the women's game and they name their God or Goddess of the week. Plus, Will speaks with Sale Sharks Director of Rugby, Alex Sanderson, ahead of Sale's trip to Paris to face Racing 92 in the quarter-final of the Champions Cup. Hosted on

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53:20

A Grand Slam Decider and Who Will Make The Top 4?

The Ruck ·

2022/04/25

Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Adam Hathaway look back on the latest round of action in the Gallagher Premiership and debate who will get the final spot in the play-offs. They are joined by England flanker Marlie Packer ahead of England's Grand Slam decider against France, Jess Hayden rounds up the other results from the Women's 6 Nations and they select their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:36

Europe sees red's as the quarter-final line-up is...

The Ruck ·

2022/04/18

Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the second legs of the last-16 in the Champions Cup. They ask why we are seeing so many red cards in matches and preview the quarter-final line-up for the Champions and Challenge cups. Plus they look ahead to round 4 of the Women's 6 Nations and name their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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