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Huw Griffin

Telling rugby"s untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations

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63:34

Rugby's Biggest Gamble Yet: The 24-Team World Cup...

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2025/11/23

The 24 teams for the Rugby World Cup in 2027 are locked in. In this podcast we deep dive the T2 nations who will play at the World Cup, how they got there and what comes next.We Also react to the news of the nations championship being created by world rugby and rebate the pros and cons of the 24 team World Cup. I was joined by journalist Joe Santamaria to discuss the state of T2 rugby. We looked at Samoa's FQT win that secured their spot at the World Cup, felt sorry for Belgium, went off on

39:23

Are France Getting Worse Without Dupont? | Top 14 Digest

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2025/11/19

In this episode we review France's hard fought victory over Fiji and analyse why they found it such a difficult game. Have France gone backwards? or are Fiji good enough to trouble any team? We also get all the latest from the Top14 and catch up on the latest gossip! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking

7:55

Mini-Documentary: Has Razor Failed As All Blacks Coach?

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2025/11/16

England vs New Zealand brought Scott Robertson's 3rd defeat of 2025 as All Blacks coach. For any other side, that record would be acceptable - but not for New Zealand.In this video I explain what I think New Zealand are doing right and what they are doing wrong. I deep dive the stats to seek the answers on what makes them different from everyone else and what tactics they are using - and not using - so far in 2025. Finally, I'll give my verdict on if Razor needs more time... #newzealand

46:17

How Rassie Erasmus EXPOSED Fabien Galthie. | Top 14...

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2025/11/11

In this episode we review France's defeat at the hands of South African: deep diving the stats, tactics and biggest talking points from France vs Springboks in the 2025 November internationals. We also catch up with the latest from the Top 14 and look ahead the the big French game against Fiji. Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all

28:36

The England Number 8 Merry-Go-Round Explained & My...

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2025/11/08

A monthly show rounding up the biggest rugby union transfer new & gossip. This month we are talking about:- Tom Willis walks out on England - Ilona Maher's Next Move - Why I'm upset with Wales' best player For all you rugby transfer news follow this twitter account: https://x.com/rugby_hub Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

47:28

Picking a COMBINED France x South Africa XV! | Top 14...

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2025/11/04

In this episode we pick our combined France v South Africa team ahead of the huge match between Le Bleu and the Springboks this weekend. We also talk all the latest results and drama from the Top 14 including what Ronan O'Gara has said now! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in France: games,

14:40

Mini-Documentary: The GENIUS Tactics That Make French...

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2025/11/01

French rugby is genius and it is terrifying. When you sit down and analyse their game and their players you start to realise how advanced they are and how much talent their players have. In this video I use stats & video analysis to name my top 5 French rugby tactics that make them a terrifying and unique opponent. I am joined by international coaches Swys de Bruin & Pieter Bernade along with former Toulon scrum-half Andre Pretorius to deep dive France, their structures and what makes them so

39:51

The Inspirational Frenchman Who's BACK To Face The...

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2025/10/29

The man who replaced Antoine Dupont for France - UBB's Maxime Lucu - is BACk! He captained his side to a thumping win over Bayonne in the Top 14 this weekend and his fellow French stars shone brighter for him being there. We deep dive that game along with Toulouse vs Toulon and Montauban vs Perpignan in this week's Top 14 Digest Podcast! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw

51:10

Inside Zimbabwe’s Incredible Rugby Revival.

HG Rugby ·

2025/10/25

The Zimbabwe Sables are back at the rugby World Cup! In this podcast I was delighted to be joined by both Zimbabwe's captain Hilton Mudariki and their head coach Pieter Bernade to talk about all things SablesThe guys tell me how they went 2 years without playing a match to winning back to back Rugby Africa titles and qualifying for Australia 2027, the truth about Zimbabwean club rugby, what it means to represent their country on the world stage and how they want to face when they get to the World

43:14

Fabien Galthié Has A HUGE Dilemma... | Top 14 Digest

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2025/10/21

Fabien Galthié has a huge dilemma for choosing his France squad - not just for the test match against the Springboks, but for the summer tours next year in the latest French rugby gossip! we also deep dive round 8 of the Top 14 including Pau beating Toulouse,Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in

14:17

From Prison In Paris To The Comeback King: James...

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2025/10/18

This is the incredible story of James O'Connor: from being super rugby's youngest ever player, through starting against the Lions, exile in France, arrests, injuries and beating the Springboks - this has to be the craziest career story in rugby union.In this video I tell the tales of James O'Connor from his rise as a wallabies wonderkid to his shock return in 2025 and everything in between. The video covers topics some viewers might find triggering, person discretion advised. #rugby #australia

47:15

The Exiled English Fly-Half DOMINATING French...

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2025/10/16

Joe Simmonds is playing exceptionally well for Section Paloise AKA Pau! in this week's episodes we talk about his latest top moments in Pau vs Bayonne in the French Top 14 and deep dive the drama that was Toulouse vs UBB with the help of stats and highlights! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in

15:49

Mini-Documentary: Behind The Scenes As South Africa...

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2025/10/11

Last weekend the Springboks from South Africa became back to back Rugby Championship champions by beating Los Pumas of Argentina in a historic match held at London's Allianz Stadium aka Twickenham.I was granted exclusive media access for a being the scenes look at how this game went down: what went right, what went wrong and what did we learn from the Rugby Championship 2025 for both Springboks and Los Pumas? Not only did I get to see the game and meet the likes of Rassie Erasmus, Sita Kolisi and

44:01

Louis Bielle-Biarrey Keeps On Breaking Records! | Top...

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2025/10/10

Louis Bielle-Biarrey cannot stop scoring! the UBB winger keeps breaking records with his 2 tries against Lyon making him their all time top points scorer just days before he was named French international player of the year. Meanwhile, Boris Segonds' Bayonne sunk Romain Ntamack's Toulouse in a thrilling game and Clermont keep dishing out the points for absolutely French rugby fun! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest

68:24

We Need To Talk About USA Rugby... MLR Crisis...

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2025/10/04

We need to talk about USA rugby. World Rugby have revealed a plan to invest $250m into rugby in the USA leading up to the host the rugby world cup on 2031. The news comes at a time when Major League Rugby (MLR) is in crisis thanks to teams shutting down & rugby elsewhere on the American continent appears to have overtake the US. So, what's really happening here and what is the real problem?In this podcast I was joined by MLR rugby fan and analyst James Deeley to truly understand what is going on

43:15

Ma'a Nonu: Still Got It! - French Top 14 Round 4...

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2025/10/02

Ma'a Nonu was still going for Toulon but it wasn't enough to stop them falling to a dramatic defeat in Bayonne in Round 4 of the Top 14 as Joris Segonds nailed a last minute drop goal. meanwhile, UBB lost in Paris again and Racing's Josua Tuisova continues to just be too good! Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest

17:36

Jac Morgan's WRU Threat Explained & My Problem With...

HG Rugby ·

2025/09/27

A monthly show running down the biggest rugby union transfer news & gossip. This month we are talking about:- Mark Nawanaqintawase back to Union? - Jac Morgan to quit Welsh rugby? - Scotland issue new women's contracts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

41:42

Top 14 Round 3 Review - Try Scoring Sensations! | Top...

HG Rugby ·

2025/09/25

Looking back on France's frustration against England's Red Roses at the Women's Rugby World Cup & R3 of the Top14 Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in France: games, gossip, controversies and climaxes. From Paris to Perpignan, we’ve got it covered! What’s new with Toulouse? What did Dupont do this

67:36

How Fiji Got TOO Good - Pacific Nations Cup Review...

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2025/09/21

Fiji have sewn up a third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup win with victory over Japan in the grand final. Are they now too good for the PNC? Fijian rugby is in the best place it ever has been and they have firmly made the step from T2 nation to T1.Welcome back to the HG Rugby Podcast. The Pacific Nations Cup might not be the competition that gets the most press coverage, certainly not compared to the Six Nations or the Rugby Championship, but this year, in 2025, it was perhaps one of the most

42:26

We HATE How Good He Is! - Top 14 Round 2 Review | Top...

HG Rugby ·

2025/09/16

Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the biggest talking points in France: games, gossip, controversies and climaxes. From Paris to Perpignan, we’ve got it covered!What’s new with Toulouse? What did Dupont do this week? Is there trouble in Toulon? Has Ronan O’Gara gotten banned at La Rochelle again? Have UBB got what it takes

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