HG Rugby

By Huw Griffin

Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations... more

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September 20, 2026 Can Australia Rejoin Rugby's Superpowers? ft. Brett McKay
Can the Wallabies of Australia shock the South African Springboks and the New Zealand All Blacks? This week I was joined by rugbypass columnist and podcaster Brett McKay to understand how Australia are trying to become a rugby union superpower once again
We look back on their 2026 campaign so far, ahead to their test against South Africa and Bledisloe Cup matches against New Zealand. Brett then explains what is happening below test rugby level with coaches, players and money.
#rugby #australia #wallabies #springboks #southafrica #newzealand #allblacks #podcast #australian
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September 17, 2026Toulouse Exodus Accelerates... And It Was Totally Predictable | Rugby Transfer Review
I am aware of the intermittent clicking noises, this is due to me recording with a new software which has some teething issues. I twill be fixed for the next episode!
Stories explored in this month's dedicated rugby transfer podcast:
Toulouse exodus
French budgets revealed
ROG & Borthwick extend
SA women's rugby shocks
Pollock chat
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September 14, 2026 Why Losing Hurts New Zealanders So Badly ft. Distracted Sports
I was joined by Tony O'Sullivan from the 'Two Cents Gets Distracted' podcast to get the Kiwi angle on the New Zealand All Black's defeat to the Springboks of South African in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry tour.
We dove into how the loss has affected the psyche of All Blacks fans back in New Zealand and what the ramifications might be. Tony doesn't hold back in sharing his pain!
#newzealand #allblacks #southafrica #springboks #rugby #podcast #review #loss #defeat
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September 12, 2026 When America Almost Joined The URC | Mini-Documentary
When America Almost Joined The URC - revisiting the attempts to get USA teams into the United Rugby Championship: Who wanted it, what were the pros, what were the cons, and why didn't it happen? In this documentary, I draw on historical evidence and contemporary sources to understand the nuance of these difficult questions and investigate the roles of South Africa, Ireland and Wales in the twists and turns of this controversial story.
#rugby #unitedrugbychampionship #URC #southafrica #USA #america #ireland #wales #documentary
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September 10, 2026 Why Signing Lots Of Players Is Bad: Rugby Transfers Special
As club rugby fans, we are conditioned to believe that the more signings our team makes, the better. Take a quick glance at the replies to rugby clubs on social media during the off-season and you will see dozens of supporters asking for updates on recruitment. Is this right, though? Should rugby fans really be upset by their club making a low number of signings? Or, if we look deeper, is the reality completely different?
In this article we will draw on the practices of top class teams, insight from renowned data analysts, and case studies, to understand what good squad management looks like, before identifying some key indicators to help fans judge whether their clubs recruitment is exciting or troubling.
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September 08, 2026 What's Going On With Argentina? ft. Frankie Deges
Why are Argentina so inconsistent in rugby union? capable of defeating the All Blacks, Springboks, or British and Irish lions, Los Pumas have won just one of their last seven test matches. Many people, however, think their coach Felipe Contepomi is working on a plan - a plan that could see them reach their first ever World Cup final.
I was joined by Argentinian rugby journalist Frankie Degas to understand exactly what is happening in South America and if Contepomi's plan is really working.
We also discuss the void left by the Jaguares Super Rugby franchise and what club rugby is really like back in Argentina.
#argentina #rugby #lospumas #podcast #interview #journalist #argentinian #worldcup #debate
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September 03, 2026 What French Rugby Is Getting So Right ft. Bernard Jackman
outtakes from by podcast with Bernard Jackman. Birch shares his insight on how France manages to create a commercially successful and appealing rugby product that no other nation appears capable of doing.
He then gives his thoughts on how Toulouse maintain their status as the world greatest rugby club and how Montpellier turned themselves from relegation candidates into title contenders in one year.
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August 20, 2026 Wales Has Turned on the WRU, This Can't Continue. ft. Nicks Johnston
Has the Welsh Rugby Union finally met its end? I was joined by one of my favourite people, rugby governance expert Nicks Johnston, to analyse the recent escalations against the WRU. Influential Welsh business people such as Rob Regan and Hayley Parsons have demanded the current leadership of Abi Tierney and Dave Reddin step down, but is that possible? If so, what happens next?
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#rugby #Wales #welsh #podcast #governance #interview #news
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August 13, 2026 Rugby Coaching: Science or Art? ft. Ben Pegna
a second instalment of my chat with rugby coach Ben Pegna. We discuss what it takes to be an elite rugby coach - is it a science, or an art? Ben draws on his experiences around the world, what he has learned from top coaches and compares some renowned international head coaches to answer this fascinating question.
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August 06, 2026Why Henry Pollock Must LEAVE Northampton Saints, Ramos Toulouse Exit Explained | Rugby Transfer Review
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Welcome back to the Rugby Transfer Review! My monthly podcast series covering the rumours, regulations, confirmations and controversies in the world of Rugby Union. In this episode I cover:
Henry Pollock's million pound price tag
Scottish Rugby Union at it again
Why Thomas Ramos had to leave Toulouse
#rugby #northampton #england #france #toulouse #transfers #rumours #explained #scotland #podcast

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