House of Rugby by Joe

12.13.2022

S05 E06: Borthwick’s England, Christmas Parties & Gobbling Crickets with James Hook

For a final festive get together before the Christmas break, Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Wales' two-time Grand Slam winner James Hook. Together, they consider what a future England team under Steve Borthwick might look like,...

12.06.2022

S05 E05: Gatland’s back, Eddie on the brink and Glasgow sunbeds with Adam Hastings

Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Scotland and Gloucester winger Adam Hastings to unpick the dramatic reappointment of Warren Gatland as Wales Head Coach, replacing Wayne Pivak in the role. Meanwhile, Eddie Jones’ future as England boss...

11.30.2022

S05 E04: Autumn Nations Series report cards and hardest lads with John Smit

Class is in session as Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode grade the Autumn Nations Series for key teams. They are joined by South Africa captain and legend John Smit, who assesses an incumbent Springboks side ahead of...

11.24.2022

S5 E03: England’s stunning comeback & Springboks strategies with Shaunagh Brown

Hugh Woozencroft, Alex Goode and Rachael Burford are joined by Red Rose and Harlequin Shaunagh Brown to pore over the forthcoming Autumn Nations Series clash between South Africa and England. There’s analysis of an epic comeback against the All Blacks...

11.18.2022

S5 E02: Barbarians, All Blacks build-up & Fancy Dress with Joe Marchant

Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Harlequins and England player Joe Marchant to talk all things Barbarians. The team preview a heavyweight Autumn Nations Series clash between England and the All Blacks and consider what’s next...

11.08.2022

S05 E01: Back with a brand new lineup in the House of Rugby

House of Rugby is back with a brand new lineup of Alex Goode, Rachael Burford and Hugh Woozencroft for the first episode of this new series! There’s a surprise for Alex as the team celebrate his phenomenal achievement of becoming the...

05.17.2022

Heineken Champions Cup and European Player of The Year Special

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are in the pub for a Heineken Champions Cup special and reveal their favourites to lift the trophy. They take an in depth look at the final 5 shortlisted players for the EPCR European Player...

05.11.2022

The holistic approach to rugby with Kyle Sinckler

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Bristol Bears tighthead prop, Kyle Sinckler. They discuss Kyle’s holistic approach to rugby and how a change of mindset has improved his performances on the pitch. He talks about his background and...

04.27.2022

Who are the Premierships top performers? Plus Harlequins Joe Marchant

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Harlequins and England centre Joe Marchant. The boys discuss life at Quins, Joe’s time in the England camp and what really happened when they got stuck in a lift, as well...

04.13.2022

Reflecting on retirement with Sean O’Brien plus Saracens Ben Earl

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Goodie’s Saracens teammate Ben Earl. Seanie speaks exclusively about his decision to retire from rugby at the end of the season and the boys reflect on his incredible career. They also discuss...

03.23.2022

Ultimate 6 Nations Debrief & Team of the Tournament

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are in the pub for a 6 Nations debrief. The boys discuss the fantastic French, impressive Ireland and Italy’s bright future. They have a look at where it went wrong for England, Wales and Scotland...

03.16.2022

Can France handle the pressure? 6 Nations Round-up

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien look back at the weekends 6 Nations action. The boys discuss Wales shortcomings, the dramatic England v Ireland battle at Twickenham and discuss if France can handle the pressure of winning their first 6 Nations...

03.09.2022

The Highs & Lows of Rugby with Dylan Hartley

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by former England Captain and Grand Slam winner Dylan Hartley. The boys discuss what it is really like playing under Eddie Jones, how Dylan handled the tougher times in his career and try...

03.02.2022

‘Phenomenal’ France, Maro the Machine and unlucky Italy

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Welsh rugby legend Adam ‘Bomb’ Jones. Looking back at the weekends 6 Nations action - the boys discuss the secret to France’s success, the impact of Maro Itoje and why everyone needs...

02.16.2022

‘The Trailblazers for the Future of Women’s Rugby’ with World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by the World Player of the Year and Red Roses star Zoe Aldcroft. They look back at the weekends Six Nations results, discuss Zoe’s incredible rise in the game and look forward to...

02.09.2022

Does rugby need to change in the future? with World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin

Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by World Rugby’s CEO Alan Gilpin. They discuss the future of rugby, how to grow the game, law changes, player welfare AND the possibility of a behind the scenes documentary-series.

02.02.2022

Are too many new laws ruining rugby? Plus Andre Esterhuizen

Goodie and Seanie are joined by Springbok & Harlequins centre André ‘The Giant’ Esterhuizen. The boys discuss what it’s really like to work with Rassie Erasmus, Andre reflects on that infamous Owen Farrell high tackle and they name who...

01.19.2022

Football Trials, French Socials & Tee Total Players - with Alex Lozowski

Goodie and Seanie are joined by Saracens playmaker Alex Lozowski. They discuss Loz’s trial alongside Harry Kane at Arsenal, discuss whether drinking culture within rugby will change and Loz reflects on his time playing in France including their unique take...

12.15.2021

“Unstoppable” Dupont, date-night dinners and life in the England camp with Raffi Quirke

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Sale Sharks & England scrum-half Raffi Quirke. They discuss scoring against the World Champions, being England’s team barber, what he would cook for a date night and the boys break down what makes Antoine...

12.08.2021

Should South Africa be added to the 6 Nations?

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Wallaby & London Irish scrum-half Nick Phipps. They talk initiations, topless photo shoots, what Sean’s really like at training and discuss whether South Africa should be added to the 6 Nations.

11.30.2021

Dan Biggar - President of the Laundry Committee

Wales and Lions fly-half Dan Biggar drops in for a chat with Goodie and Seanie. They reflect on the autumn internationals, take us behind the scenes of the Lions tour, discuss what it means to be the President of...

11.25.2021

From The Corner

Check out From The Corner - brought to you by JOE and DAZN - presented by David Alorka and Swarzy Macaly. A crossover boxing show that will appeal to fight fans and newbies alike. Each week our two hosts will be joined...

11.24.2021

Should drinking alcohol be banned in stadiums?

Seanie and Goodie reflect on the Autumn Nations Series, discuss the tactical use of water-carriers in rugby and tackle the topic of drinking in stadiums. Adam ‘Bomb’ Jones drops in for a chat with Springbok legend Tendai ‘The Beast’...

11.17.2021

How many current England players would have made the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad?

Seánie and Goodie are joined by England legend and World Cup winner Will Greenwood as they talk about celebrity boxing bouts, pick their World Rugby player of the year, discuss all things autumn nations and take a look back at...

11.10.2021

Dementia in Rugby - What needs to be done?

Seánie and Goodie talk about the biggest moments from the autumn internationals, what it was like to make their debuts and discuss what needs to be done about dementia in rugby. Ex-England fly-half Toby Flood drops in for a chat.

11.03.2021

Should 4G Pitches be banned?

Seánie and Goodie discuss all things autumn internationals, Sean explains why he thinks 4G pitches should be banned in the game and Aussie legend David Pocock drops in for a chat.

10.27.2021

The Comeback

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Adam Jones in the studio. They talk about Seanie’s love of animals, Goodie’s best fancy dress efforts and Bomb and Seánie go head to head in a brand new game. The boys answer...

08.12.2021

Lions 2021: The big debrief

Seánie and Goodie are joined by Adam Jones to review the series and discuss why it was a missed opportunity for the Lions. Stuart Hogg dials in from Jersey nursing a severe hangover, Schalk Brits comes on to have a...

08.09.2021

Defeat for the Lions

Seánie and Goodie are joined by former Springbok Bobby Skinstad and Lions legend Matt Dawson to dissect the Lion’s third Test defeat and Springbok series win. The boys also select their Lions and South Africa combined XV.

08.05.2021

The last dance

Seanie and Alex go through Warren Gatland’s team selection for the third and final Test and pick out where the game will be won and lost. The boys are also joined by top referee JP Doyle to give his perspective...

08.02.2021

The Boks bounce back

Springbok World Cup winner Bobby Skinstad joins Seánie and Goodie to reflect on South Africa's 27-9 win over the Lions to level the series. They examine what the difference was between the two sides on Saturday and why the Lions...

07.29.2021

Mako, Jaco and a wounded Bok

After Warren Gatland named his starting Lions XV for the second Test, Seanie and Goodie pick through the bones of his selection. The boys are joined by Schalk Brits to get the South African perspective and Mako Vunipola joins the...

07.26.2021

First blood to the Lions

Seánie and Goodie are joined by former Scotland captain Geig Laidlaw to review the first Test that saw the Lions out-muscle the Boks to win 22-17. The boys pick out who impressed them most, where it went wrong for South...

07.23.2021

Gatland’s gamble and Rassie the waterboy

Seánie is joined by Shane Horgan to take a forensic look at Warren Gatland’s Lions team to face the Springboks in that first Test on Saturday. And Schalk Brits joins the boys from South Africa to give his view on...

07.19.2021

The return of Lazarus

Goodie and Seánie are joined by former Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw to reflect on a busy week for the Lions, the return of Alun Wyn Jones, and look ahead to the first test against the Springboks. Greig also talks about...

07.12.2021

The Lion Quin

Goodie and Jack are joined by former Leinster and Ireland winger Shane Horgan to reflect on a difficult week for both the Lions and the Springboks. They chat about how the two teams will be dealing with the disruptions and...

07.05.2021

Watson, wins and word games

Two times Lions tourist Tom Croft joins Seanie and Goodie to review the Lions first game on South African soil. They pick out who they thought would have impressed Warren Gatland and pick their back row for that first Test....

06.28.2021

Two wins and a huge loss

Seánie and Goodie are joined by England flanker Jack Willis to reflect on the big news that Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will not travel to South Africa after sustaining a shoulder injury during the win against Japan. As well...

06.25.2021

Jersey, Japan and Jubilation

Goodie, Seanie and Bomb are reunited in the studio ahead of the Lions first game against Japan at Murrayfield this weekend. Having spent the last 10 days in Jersey, Seanie gives us the inside track from the Lions training camp,...

06.02.2021

A Quins winner and a Lions legend

Fresh from winning the Premier 15’s title with Quins, Shaunagh Brown joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to tells us how special the day was. She also explains why she quit athletics after competing in the Commonwealth Games to start playing...

05.25.2021

Henshaw, Lady Gaga and Sexton’s kitchen

Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to talk about his Lions selection. He also lifts the lid on some of Seánie’s old antics in Dublin and why he’s no longer welcome at Johnny Sexton’s house....

05.19.2021

Mako and a World Cup winner

England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola joins Lee and Goodie to chat about his selection for the Lions, the disappointment of his brother Billy missing out and why he wore a dress in Chicago! Plus World Cup winner Schalk Brits...

05.12.2021

Lawes, Watson and that mullet

After receiving their Lions call-ups last week, Hamish Watson and Courtney Lawes join Lee, Seánie and Goodie on the pod. They talk about where they were when the team was announced, what they’re most looking forward to and how they’re...

05.07.2021

Gatland’s Lions squad

After Lions coach Warren Gatland named his 37 players to tour South Africa, Lee, Bomb and Seánie pick through the bones of his selections. They discuss the decision to make Alun Wyn Jones captain and how the team might look...

04.27.2021

A World Cup winner and a Wallaby legend

Two superstars of world rugby join Lee and Goodie from Japan this week. Former Wallaby scrum half Will Genia tells us why rugby in Australia is struggling, who his half-back pairing for the Lions would be and his thoughts on...

04.21.2021

Nemani Nadolo, BBQs and Ricky Martin’s beard

Fijian superstar Nemani Nodolo joins Lee, Seánie and Goodie to chat about the two Pacific Island teams joining Super Rugby and the positive impact it will have on the sport in that region. He also talks about his love of...

04.14.2021

Lions coaches, Welsh regions And The Bulldozer

As Warren Gatland reveals his British and Irish Lions coaching team, Foxy and Seánie join Lee to give their verdict on his four assistants. They discuss the individual merits of the coaches and explain how it’s just not the players...

04.07.2021

Hogg, Yarde and Jamie’s return

Scotland captain Stuart Hogg joins Lee, Jamie and Seánie to reflect on his side’s Six Nations Campaign. He also talks about life at Exeter and why he wishes he'd had made the move earlier in his career. Jamie explains how...

03.31.2021

Warburton’s Lions XV and a Red Rose

Former Lions captain Sam Warburton joins Lee and Seánie to reflect on the Six Nations and picks his Lions starting XV for the first Test against South Africa. He also explains why he left the Wales coaching set up, what...

03.24.2021

Wales heartbreak, England’s decline and 'coffin corner'

Wales fly-half Dan Biggar joins Lee, Seanie and Foxy to talk through the emotions of that last-minute defeat to France in Paris. They discuss whether the integrity of the 6 Nations should be questioned with France’s rearranged match taking place...

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