BT Sport's Ben Kay and Austin Healey react to the news that France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup, having beaten rival bids from Ireland and South Africa. They also run the rule over the England squad - including a chat this week with Danny Care and Ben Youngs - as they prepare to take on Australia, and preview the other Autumn International fixtures this weekend. We cap things off with a big preview of the Aviva Premiership Round 8 fixtures, ahead of the competition's returns to our screens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are France the right hosts for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

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In the final Rugby Tonight Podcast of the season, Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they talk about the Semi Finals of the AVIVA Premiership as Exeter beat Newcastle, while Saracens won a high scoring game against Wasps. Austin and Ben run through who they think will win Saturday's final at Twickenham, as well as giving out their awards for the season. Also, Jack Willis' serious knee injury this weekend has re-opened the debate over whether or not 4G pitches are safe for rugby.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will win the AVIVA Premiership Final?

Danny Cipriani speaks exclusively to his former England team-mate Ugo Monye in the most revealing interview of his rollercoaster career for club and country. This wide-ranging interview covers a number of topics, including his spiritual evolution, his treatment by the press, his England hopes and his forthcoming move from Wasps to Gloucester Rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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BT Sport's Austin Healey and Ben Kay preview this Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-finals that will see Saracens tackle Wasps at Allianz Park and Exeter welcome Newcastle to Sandy Park. Ugo Monye chats to Wasps' Danny Cipriani about his recall to the England squad and his move to Gloucester next season. We also hear from the Chiefs' Joe and Sam Simmonds ahead of their showdown with the Falcons. Austin and Ben also round-up all the latest news including Russia's 'qualification' for the Rugby World Cup, Leinster and Cardiff Blues' cup final victories in Bilbao and James Haskell's move to Northampton Saints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will reach the Premiership final?

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll look ahead to this weekend's European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92.  With Eddie Jones set to announce the England squad to tour South Africa this summer, Ben and Brian discuss who should be on the plane and who deserves a well earned rest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who will take European glory in Bilbao?

Ugo Monye and Ben Kay look back at a thrilling weekend in the Aviva Premiership, including Newcastle's shock result away to Leicester.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are France the right hosts for the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

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