Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence Dallaglio

Lawrence is joined by Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they round up the results from the weekend’s European Champions Cup Quarter Finals. Their special guest is former French player and current Director of Rugby at Montpellier, Philippe Saint André, who shares how the team is feeling one week on from their dramatic, extra-time defeat to the Exeter Chiefs and why he’s so frustrated by the result. 

Plus he offers an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie’s move to Montpellier, tells us how long he’s had Sam Simmonds on his radar, reveals why Zach Mercer has been so good for the club and explains the changes made to club rugby in France that have helped make the current national team so formidable.

Philippe also takes on Lawrence’s quickfire questions in ‘Tackled’.

Lawrence, Sarra and Nick also select their ‘Player of the Week’ and look ahead to the return of the Premiership this weekend as several clubs prepare to battle it out for a place in the top four. 

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Lawrence Dallaglio welcomes Sarra Elgan back to the pod, along with the Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they review all the weekend’s rugby action including the Women’s Six Nations and the results from the European Champions Cup Round of 16.

They also discuss what the South African teams are bringing to the tournament, how Exeter can capitalise on the momentum of their last-minute win over Montpellier and what Gloucester should be asking themselves after that narrow defeat in La Rochelle.

Plus, the team select their Player of the Week and look ahead to the upcoming quarter finals, predicting who they think will be progressing to the semi-finals and why.

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Lawrence is joined by Steve Cording and rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, plus special guest and World Cup winning former Red Rose, Kat Merchant.

Kat shares her views on the opening weekend of the Women’s Six Nations, pays tribute to Sarah Hunter, and tells us about her own fitness and lifestyle coaching business plus how she deals with online trolls. We also discover her unusual nickname, inspired by a Pixar film; which England player is the funniest and her most memorable rugby moment, as she’s ‘Tackled’ by Lawrence’s quickfire questions.

Lawrence, Steve and Nick chat through the results from Round 21 of the Premiership including the London Irish players dazzling at the annual St Patrick’s Party game and how Bath pulled off a five-try victory against Exeter. Plus, the guys select their Player of the Week.

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In the final Six Nations Special, Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard to review the results of the championship and discuss where each nation stands ahead of the World Cup later this year.

Plus, England and Toulouse flanker, Jack Willis, speaks candidly about England’s Six Nations campaign and what he’s learned from the experience. He also shares what life has been like since joining the Top 14 team, why he’s hopeful that the RFU will change the eligibility criteria for those playing club rugby abroad and his thoughts about his brother Tom heading to Saracens.

Lawrence, Steve and Nick each choose their Six Nations Player of the Tournament and as the Gallagher Premiership enters its final few weeks, the guys look ahead to the weekend’s action and which teams are still in the running for a coveted place in the top four. 

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard, plus special guest Gonzalo Quesada, the former fly-half for Argentina and current Head Coach for Top 14 club, Stade Français.

They discuss England’s defeat to France at Twickenham and how England can bounce back as they look ahead to the final weekend of Six Nations action.

Gonzalo also reveals what he thinks makes France strong contenders for the World Cup, who he thinks is the best-ever player at No.10 and in ‘Tackled’ tells us the advice he always remembers on a night out.

Plus, the guys choose their Player of the Weekend.

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In another special live episode, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by one of England Rugby’s most celebrated Red Roses, Emily Scarratt.

Emily reflects on last year’s Rugby World Cup result and how the players dealt with defeat, plus looks ahead to what promises to be the most successful Women’s Six Nations tournament to date. She also reveals how she ended up at Buckingham Palace on International Women’s Day and what she’ll be writing in Simon Middleton’s leaving card.

Predictions are made for Round 4 of the Six Nations. Can France get their first win at Twickenham since 2005? Will it be Wales or Italy who come out on top in Rome? And can Scotland scupper Ireland’s hopes of a Grand Slam?

Plus in a Q&A with audience, the panel answer questions about the inclusion of referees in coaching teams, how to keep more girls playing rugby and the reality of filming behind-the-scenes documentaries. 

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Who gave the best Six Nations performance of the weekend? And Head Coach Les Kiss on his hopes for London Irish this season.

Lawrence is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal to discuss all the latest rugby news. Their special guest is London Irish Head Coach, Les Kiss. As a former rugby league player, Les shares what he found most challenging when switching codes to union as a coach and how he developed his knowledge of the game. 

Plus he recalls his time coaching Shaun Edwards, reveals the most memorable rugby moment of his career and shares his hopes for London Irish’s success as the season edges towards the final rounds. He also tells us why the GTech stadium is the place to be on the 25th March, when the club host its annual St Patrick’s Party.

The guys also give their opinions on the weekend’s Six Nations games and name their Player of the Match. 

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In a special live episode, Lawrence is reunited with co-host Sarra Elgan and joined by England and Bath centre, Jonathan Joseph, along with Steve Cording from the Evening Standard.

As they look ahead to the weekend’s upcoming return of the Six Nations, they react to the breaking news that the Wales v England game will go ahead and discuss if it’s ever right for players to strike and how the on-going situation might affect the result at the Principality Stadium. Plus should Warren Gatland have made a comeback as Head Coach?

Jonathan Joseph tells us why there’s lots to be positive about at Bath Rugby, despite recent their current league position and reveals why he thinks rugby needs to offer greater behind-the-scenes access and build superstar status for its players.

Plus in a Q&A with audience, the panel answer questions about tackle heights, the best place to place away games and whether Owen Farrell should really be England captain.

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