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Rugby Roundup with Big Mike

Big Mike presents his Rugby Roundup. All of the scores and scrumbers from the past week of rugby around the globe. Then lets look forward to everything happening in the upcoming week. All of this and more, each week on the Roundup.

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25:04

PWR Thriller, European Cups, Cape Town Sevens & RWC...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/12/10

Big Mike breaks down the opening weekend of Champions and Challenge Cup action, the latest Premiership Women’s drama with Gloucester-Hartbury’s narrow win, and the Cape Town Sevens results. He also reviews French Division 2, Rugby Europe Super Cup, and summarizes the big news: the pools for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup.Looking ahead, Big Mike previews the upcoming Champions and Challenge Cup matches, the return of Japan League One with key fixtures, and the final round of Rugby

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28:43

New Zealand Double in Dubai 7s and European Cups...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/12/02

Big Mike’s roundup from December 2, 2025: South Africa demolish Wales 73-0 in Cardiff, Toulouse, the Stormers and Bath sit atop their leagues, and New Zealand claim both the men’s and women’s 7s titles in Dubai. Club and international rugby previews lead into the start of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup.This episode also looks ahead to the Rugby World Cup 2027 draw, reviews key URC, Top 14 and Premiership results, and picks three must-watch matches for the weekend. Quick, clear and packed with

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25:20

Chaos in Dublin. Battle in London. Thriller in...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/11/26

Big Mike recaps a wild weekend of rugby: South Africa’s card-strewn win in Dublin, All Blacks, England and France finishing their international seasons with big victories, and Japan’s last-minute penalty over Georgia that earns them a spot in Band 2 for the World Cup draw.He also covers club action as Toulouse dominate the Top 14, previews the URC and Premiership rounds, the revamped Sevens series, rankings updates and three must-watch matches for the coming weekend. Hosted by Big Mike on November

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28:16

England Stuns the All Blacks; Ireland and Argentina...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/11/19

Big Mike’s roundup: The 24 teams for the 2027 Rugby World Cup are confirmed. South Africa again impresses even down to 14 men, England upsets New Zealand, and Ireland and Argentina record dominant wins. Samoa edges Belgium on points differential to take the final World Cup berth, while club and international previews round out the episode.

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28:26

Autumn Nations Shocks, All Blacks Escape, France Fall...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/11/12

Big Mike breaks down a blockbuster weekend of Autumn Nations rugby: South Africa’s defiant win over France, tight results for New Zealand, Ireland, England and Argentina, and Uruguay’s rise in the world rankings.He also recaps the first matches of the 2027 World Cup final qualification (Samoa, Belgium strong), previews this week’s top international fixtures, and names his Big Three games to watch.

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26:47

England & All Blacks Shine. Rugby Roundup with Big...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/11/05

England and New Zealand opened the international window with commanding wins, Toulouse lead the Top 14 into the break, and Gloucester-Hartbury look set to dominate the Premiership Women’s Rugby after two rounds. Key club and international results reshuffled rankings and momentum.This week features major tests — France vs South Africa, All Blacks vs Scotland, England vs Fiji — and the final RWC 2027 qualification tournament in Dubai (Samoa, Namibia, Belgium, Brazil). Big Mike breaks down the

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27:32

Wallabies Scrape Japan; Stormers & Munster Keep...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/10/29

Big Mike reviews a packed weekend of rugby: Canterbury win the NPC, Australia narrowly beat Japan, and the Stormers and Munster remain unbeaten in the URC. He rounds up Top 14, Premiership and Pro D2 results and updates from the Rugby Europe Super Cup and women’s Premiership.Looking ahead, Big Mike previews the November international window with headline tests including England v Australia, Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago, and Scotland v USA, plus domestic and cup fixtures to follow.

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22:28

Paraguay Punches Through — NPC Final Set for...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/10/22

Big Mike recaps the week’s top rugby stories: Paraguay secures a spot in the final World Cup qualification tournament, Canterbury and Otago book the NPC Grand Final, and Munster and the Stormers sit unbeaten in their competition.He also reviews key club results across the URC, Top 14 and Premiership, previews upcoming test matches and the NPC final, highlights the return of Premiership Women’s Rugby, and names his three must-watch games for the weekend.

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23:03

Paraguay Shocks Brazil and Fairytale runs in NZ....

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/10/15

Big Mike’s roundup highlights the weekend’s biggest rugby stories: New Zealand’s NPC semi-finalists are set, with Otago, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay advancing — Otago reaching the top-flight semis for the first time since 2006.Paraguay stunned Brazil 39-19 to take a 20-point lead into the deciding leg and sit within one game of the final World Cup qualification tournament, while Bordeaux suffered a shocking 56-13 loss in the Top 14. Munster and the Stormers remain unbeaten in the

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22:09

Champions Crowned: Waratahs, Waikato & Springboks...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/10/09

This episode of the Rugby Roundup (8 October 2025) recaps the Springboks winning the Rugby Championship, Waikato lifting the Farrah Palmer Cup, and the Waratahs claiming the inaugural Super Rugby Australia title in Perth, plus key club results from the URC, Premiership and Top 14.Looking ahead, the show previews NPC quarterfinals, the Rugby Europe Super Cup kick-off, and the Sudamerica 3 playoff between Brazil and Paraguay as teams vie for World Cup qualification spots.

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25:56

Red Roses Reign Supreme! Plus Titanic Battles in the...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/10/01

England’s Red Roses win the Women’s World Cup at Twickenham, South Africa move clear at the top of the Rugby Championship, Chile qualify for the 2027 Men’s World Cup, and club competitions deliver shocks and big finals across the URC, Top 14, Premiership, NPC and Super Rugby Australia.This episode of the Rugby Roundup covers the weekend’s international and club action, key results and standings, upcoming fixtures and the top games to watch next.

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32:38

Shockwaves Across the Pitch: Canada, Fiji, Griquas &...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/09/24

The Rugby Roundup covers the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham (England vs Canada), Canada’s semi upset of New Zealand, England’s win over France, and the final weekend’s fixtures. Also featured: the Chile–Samoa World Cup qualifier draw and winner-takes-all replay, Fiji claiming the Pacific Nations Cup, the Griquas lifting the Currie Cup, major club results across France, New Zealand, the Premiership and Super Rugby Australia, Otago’s Ranfurly Shield

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24:24

Finals Showdown: Women’s World Cup, Springboks’...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/09/17

This episode covers the big rugby stories of the week: the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals (New Zealand vs Canada and England vs France), big results in the men’s Rugby Championship that leave the table wide open, and Pacific Nations Cup finals with Japan facing Fiji. We also review domestic action across France’s Top 14, the Currie Cup final in South Africa, NPC and Super Rugby Australia results, plus World Cup qualification playoffs including the Samoa vs Chile two-leg tie. Highlights,

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33:42

Rugby Championship Drama: All Blacks Win, Wallabies'...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/09/11

This episode of the Rugby Roundup reviews a huge weekend: the Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinalists are decided, with England, Canada, New Zealand and France. We recap key international men's results — including New Zealand and Australia victories in the Rugby Championship — and outline how the standings shape the final rounds. Club rugby highlights include Canterbury claiming the Ranfurly Shield, early Top 14 and D2 action, Super Rugby Australia kicking off, and the Pacific Nations

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26:46

WRWC fun, PNC Domination and Club Rugby Bangers....

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/09/03

Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup covers last week’s major results: seven of eight Women’s World Cup quarter-finalists are set, Fiji and Japan opened the Pacific Nations Cup with commanding wins, Southland claimed the Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand’s NPC, and France’s Division 2 season kicked off. The episode also previews the weekend’s big fixtures — World Cup pool finales, the All Blacks vs South Africa at Eden Park, Top 14 openings and the final Sudamérica

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25:48

Oh Canadan World Cup Shockwaves and Pacific Upsets....

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/08/28

Big Mike breaks down a jam-packed rugby weekend: the Women’s Rugby World Cup opens with big blowouts and surprises, standout individual performances, and looming pool-deciding matchups. Men’s internationals deliver tight drama in the Rugby Championship with all teams level after two rounds, while the Pacific Nations Cup produces major upsets as Canada and Tonga score big wins. Club action sees Ranfurly Shield drama and notable NPC and Currie Cup results, plus South America’s Sudamerica final set to

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26:43

Wallabies' Miraculous Comeback and Women's Rugby...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/08/20

The Wallabies pulled off a stunning 38–22 comeback over the Springboks at Ellis Park, while the All Blacks reclaimed the No. 1 ranking with a 41–24 win over Argentina. At club level, Taranaki sit top of the New Zealand NPC and Free State lead the Currie Cup standings. The episode also previews the Pacific Nations Cup, the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup in England, upcoming Rugby Championship rematches, and key club fixtures and injury updates.

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18:59

Unbeaten Streaks and Major Shake-ups in Rugby: NPC...

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/08/14

Welcome to the Rugby Roundup for August 13th, 2025, with your host Big Mike from Big Mike Sports. In this episode, we cover the latest highlights from the world of rugby, including the conclusion of the Lions tour as the Wallabies secure a notable victory against the British and Irish Lions. The episode delves into the undefeated teams in New Zealand's NPC while no teams remain unbeaten in South Africa's Currie Cup. We also review recent women's international matches as teams wrap up their

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18:11

Lions Roar in Australia: Undefeated Streak at Stake....

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/07/31

Join Big Mike in this week's Rugby Roundup as he navigates the exciting world of rugby. The British and Irish Lions are on the brink of a flawless tour in Australia, with only one game standing between them and an undefeated record. Meanwhile, the Currie Cup kicks off in South Africa, promising intense club competition. Get the latest on international men's games, including Scotland's historic win at Eden Park, and thrilling World Cup qualifying matches. Don't miss recaps of women's internationals

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24:00

Lions Dominate Down Under: Rugby Roundup July 16 2025

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike ·

2025/07/16

In this thrilling episode of Rugby Roundup, Big Mike dives into the latest gripping matches and tournaments that have captivated rugby fans worldwide. The British and Irish Lions continue to showcase their dominance in Australia, promising an electrifying series against the Wallabies. As the Under-20 World Cup reaches its climax, New Zealand and South Africa prepare for a historic Southern Hemisphere showdown. Meanwhile, Rugby World Cup 2027 qualifiers intensify across the globe. In Africa, Namibia

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