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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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27:30

The Ruck on tour: Warren Gatland won't die wondering...

The Ruck ·

2017/06/22

Ahead of the first test, Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot analyse Gatland's thinking, decide who's unlucky, and debate whether the logic stacks up for the selection. They also cover: the Lions ambassadors, chaos in the gym, Alex Lowe's dreadful footwear.Stephen Jones then stars in shoe-gate as he attempts to be reunited with his size 15's also there's no glee at all from the panel at Telegraph writers encountering mice in their accommodation. The next episode airs Monday. Hosted on Acast

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27:09

The Ruck on tour: has the shirt been devalued?

The Ruck ·

2017/06/19

Recorded From Hamilton, New ZealandStephen Jones is joined by Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Peter O'Reilly. Discussed by the panel: can Henshaw, Williams or Stander force their way into contention during the midweek game? Also who will captain in the first test and who makes everyones first test side? Finally, in the first ever Ruck Book Club you can hear the panels reading material on tour from the pretentious to the corporate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:20

The Ruck on tour: a journey to the Vegas of New Zealand

The Ruck ·

2017/06/15

Stephen Jones is joined by Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Peter O'Reilly for a review of NZ papers and a key examination of 'Gatland's Law' in the selection for the Maoris. Also hear why Stuart Barnes is now one fifth Maori and everyones personal highlight of the tour so far.The next episode is on Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:02

The Ruck on tour: Lions personalities shining through

The Ruck ·

2017/06/12

Owen Slot and Stephen Jones go head to head on a range of Lions issues and come out with about 30 seconds worth of agreement. The weekend victory is reviewed, forthcoming test sides picked and despite the lack of a jingle, there's even a new feature in 'Lion of the Week'. Also featured, a review of England's victories in both mens and women's game.The next episode airs on Thursday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:58

The Ruck on tour: how many defeats can the Lions take?

The Ruck ·

2017/06/08

Recorded in Christchurch, The Times' Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones from The Sunday Times, Nick Cain from The Rugby Paper and Tom Hamilton from ESPN, to discuss the latest from the tour. There's a preview of the crucial match against crusaders. The panel also debate the merits of their location and each select Lions who have adapted well to New Zealand so far.Next episode on Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:52

The Ruck on tour: are the Lions doomed?

The Ruck ·

2017/06/05

In this second episode on the road in New Zealand. Stephen Jones is joined by Nick Cain from The Rugby Paper alongside regulars Stuart Barnes and Owen Slot. Up for debate: are the Lions doomed after one match?There's also a full preview of the Lions v Auckland and Stephen reviews the NZ papers, comparing the quality writing to Enid Blyton... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:17

The Ruck on tour: Jetlag, roadworks and the first...

The Ruck ·

2017/06/01

Recorded in New Zealand The Times' Owen Slot welcomes a bleary eyed Stephen Jones from The Sunday Times, and a jet lagged Jonny Fordham from The Sun for the first Ruck on tour. The panel bring you a flavour of the early days of the tour, hear about team bonding, impressions of the city, a detailed look ahead to the first match, and a comment from Jonny about the Kiwi press seeming a bit 'Aussie lite' which should make him very popular. The Ruck will run bi-weekly from New Zealand, with episodes

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37:44

The Lions Live Preview Special: Part Two

The Ruck ·

2017/05/30

In this second special edition of the podcast Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes, Lawrence Dallaglio, and a live studio audience to preview the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. The second part sees the panel field a range of challenge questions from the audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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47:05

The Lions Live Preview Special: Part One

The Ruck ·

2017/05/29

In this special edition, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes, Lawrence Dallaglio, and a live studio audience to preview the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. The panel talk about pre-tour excitement, the challenges of touring a nation completely obsessed with the game and analyse both sides. Also find out why Steven has a special connection to Donald Trump in a Queenstown bar, why in 2005 Lawrence found himself in an deserted hospital after breaking his leg, and how Stuart

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37:23

17. Premiership final preview and Lions build up

The Ruck ·

2017/05/23

In the final northern hemisphere podcast of the season Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones preview the Premiership final, the Pro 12 final and build up to the lions, talking major injuries and starting combinations. Next week the podcast comes from New Zealand as the Lions Tour finally begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:08

16. Are Saracens the greatest club side ever?

The Ruck ·

2017/05/15

This week Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Alex Lowe and Adam Hathaway. The panel discuss their highlights of the week, if the Rugby Sevens is actually about rugby and whether Saracens are the greatest English club side of all time. They'll also preview the Premiership and Pro 12 semi-finals before trying to make sense of yet another confusing Eddie Jones selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:02

15. Should the residency rules be changed?

The Ruck ·

2017/05/09

Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes to debate all things rugby from the last 7 days.On the agenda: a review of the final weekend of the Premiership and pro 12 seasons. A comprehensive preview for both of the weekends European finals.Theres a fierce debate over residency rules and whether Mike Brown's recent treatment was fair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:51

14. The huge importance of the grass roots game

The Ruck ·

2017/05/02

Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot and Nigel Botherway for a review of the weekend's rugby and a special feature on the state of grass roots rugby. Also covered: the Premiership, Pro 12, who helped their Lions starting prospects and just how do you catch a fish double the size of Billy Vunipola? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:10

13. European Club Rugby matches the International...

The Ruck ·

2017/04/24

Stephen Jones welcomes Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock, and Adam Hathaway to discuss the week in rugby.On the agenda: A review of the European Semi-Finals and Saracens' seemingly unstoppable march to another European crown, the return of the drop goal and why the England squad still makes no sense 5 days on. There's also a review of Lions players performances and the Pro 12 weekend.Finally Stephen Jones praises the current state of refereeing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:34

12. Slot vs Jones on the Lions, England and Europe

The Ruck ·

2017/04/20

With so much to talk about Owen Slot and Stephen Jones go head to head on the Lions, a 'bizarre' England squad, and the European ties at the weekendCovered in the Podcast: - Concern over the Lions preparation time- Will the squad split in two when the first team is picked?- How do you keep 41 players happy?- The surprises - both exclusions and inclusions- The Scotland issue, why tokenism, is worse than underrepresentation- Weakness at 12, the options are assessed- Astonishment over Eddie Jones'

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33:40

11. Rugby's Sergio Garcia moments

The Ruck ·

2017/04/10

Stephen Jones welcomes Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Adam Hathaway to discuss the week in rugby and for the first two minutes, The Masters. In a packed podcast, the panel review the Premiership weekend, the Pro 12, and theres an appraisal of the proposed changes for Super Rugby. And with just 1 week until the Lions squad announcement, we hear who's played themselves into contention and who is faltering out of contention at the last. To close the panel choose their 'Sergio Garcia' Rugby moments as

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36:02

10. Saracens analysed, Sartre on George Ford and the...

The Ruck ·

2017/04/03

In a packed podcast, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and ESPN's Tom Hamilton to cover the week in rugby.On the agenda, Saracens' march to the double, double is unpicked as well as who might stop them, there's also debate over the state of the Welsh clubs and why Ireland haven't suffered the same lack of competitiveness. The Lions squad announcement is only two weeks away and once again the panel's picks have changed.And what would John Paul Sartre make of George Ford's final

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41:34

9. European quarters, the Lions picture and Newport

The Ruck ·

2017/03/28

Stephen Jones is joined by Nick Cain from the Rugby Paper,Al Dymock from Rugby World, and Adam Hathaway from 'various tabloids' as Stephen puts it. On the agenda this week: european quarter finals, the ever changing Lions picture, and the battle for rugby's heart at Newport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:05

8. Did anyone have a good Six Nations?

The Ruck ·

2017/03/21

The big questions get answered this week:Did any side have a good tournament?Can anyone make a case for Hartley starting beyond loyalty?What would you give the tournament out of ten?Does Rob Howley deserve the abuse he gets?And who makes team of the tournament?This week Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones of The Sunday Times, Jonny Fordham of The Sun, and Steve James from The Times to answer all of the above before welcoming back club rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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35:07

England justify the hype and the perils of Welsh...

The Ruck ·

2017/03/14

This week Stephen Jones welcomes The Times' Owen Slot, World Cup Winner Michael Lynagh and The Sunday Times' Peter O'Reilly.They discuss, England's purple patch and how it's been achieved, the problems with Super 18 rugby, why gloom as descended on Irish rugby so soon after the all blacks triumph and cover all the weekends action.All this plus the usual team of the week sparing and weekend highlights including jager bombs and awkward hugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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