The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast

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What's The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast about?

David Flatman is joined by a stellar array of guests from the ITV punditry team to guide you through the 2023 World Cup in France in a series of special podcasts throughout the tournament.

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The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast episodes:

10.30.2023
Super Boks
In the last ITV Rugby World Cup pod of France 2023, Flats & Shanks reflect up all the key moments from an epic final in the company of Butch James. They also pick their Team Of The Tournament, which is...
10.26.2023
Final Analysis
Topsy Ojo joins Flats to preview the final in the company of Springbok legend, Victor Matfield. We also get some excellent intel from stats guru, Ross Hamilton
10.23.2023
Handrè The Giant Crushes England Dreams, With A Little Help From Other Giants
England may not be leaving with the pot, but they will be leaving with heads held high, after the narrowest of defeats to South Africa. Bok legend Jean De Villiers joins Flats & Shanks to lend his thoughts on the...
10.19.2023
Flats, Big Lol & Habsy B Present A Semi-nar
Lawrence Dalaglio & Bryan Habana join Flats to preview the semifinals in Paris, while stats man Ross Hamilton has some juicy data to give England hope in their quest to quash the Boks.
10.16.2023
Just ... Wow!
After one of the best weekends of international rugby the world has ever witnessed, Flats & Shanks invite their old pal Andrew Mehrtens onto the pod to digest all the action.
10.10.2023
No Quarter A Given
With the pool stages complete, Ben Kay joins Flats & Shanks the preview the quarter finals, with every one extremely difficult to call. We also find out what the data tells us about the games from stats guru, Ross Hamilton
10.05.2023
B'Arcs De Triomphe
Ahead of Scotland's clash with Ireland in Paris, Flats invites Big John B'Arclay to co-present the pod to assess his kinsmen's chances, while Topsy Ojo gives us the inside line from the England camp. We also get a detailed rundown...
10.02.2023
The Views From Hastings
With Scotland the only home nation to play at the weekend, Flats & Shanks invited Scott Hastings - who was at the game against Romania - to get his take on how his countrymen are shaping up ahead of their...
09.28.2023
Nolli Pops In To Join Flats & Fitzy
With a quiet week in store for 3 of the 4 home nations, Flats & Nolli Waterman take the opportunity to asses where the All Blacks are in the company of the legend that is Sean Fitzpatrick. We also get...
09.25.2023
Green Giants
As Ireland demonstrate their credentials as the world's number one side, we speak to former captain Rory Best about the victory over South Africa. Aussie legend Stirling Mortlock also joins David and Tom to discuss the sorry demise of Australia.
09.21.2023
Declarations Of Warburton ...
Flats is joined by Sam Warbutrton to preview the two biggest games of the weekend, in the shape of Australia v Wales and Ireland v South Africa. Top ref JP Doyle and stats guru Ross Hamilton also lend their thoughts.
09.18.2023
Fijians Star In Day Of The Jackal
As everyone's favourite second team revive their World Cup hopes with victory against Australia, Flats & Shanks speak to Fiji's most capped player and record points scorer, Nicky Little. We also hear from Ugo Monye and Shane Williams, and Dave...
09.14.2023
A Rugby World Cup BODCAST!
The great Brian O'Driscoll joins Flats on presenting detail (as Shanks takes a well-earned rest) to reflect on the first weekend of action and look ahead to round two. Benjamin Keyser discusses his beloved France, Philiippa Tuttiett provides our customary...
09.11.2023
It’s a game of cards as England come up trumps, Wales follow suit and brave Scotland fold
David is joined by his old chum Shanks to digest the first round of matches at France 2023, which were not short of thrills, skills and controversy. Our regular stats guru Ross Hamilton serves up some corking intel on the...
09.05.2023
Allez, Allez, Allez, Oi, Oi, Oi!
It's all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2023, as Flats is joined by his old mate Shanks to preview the action in France. Joining the fellas for our first show of the tournament are stats guru Ross Hamilton,...
03.29.2021
Flats That For 2021, Shanks For The Memories
In a bonus pod to tie up the loose end that was France v Scotland, the lads reflect upon the magnificent last-ditch win for Gregor Townsend's men. It was a game that put a big smile on Tommy's face -...
03.22.2021
Blue's Night In Paris As Greens Light Up Dublin
It's heartbreak for Shanks, as France seize Wales's Grand Slam from their clutches deep into injury time in Paris. No matter, Tom has an early morning hamburger to cheer him up as he and Flats review an extraordinary evening in...
03.15.2021
And Then There Was One ...
It's been another tremendous round of action in the Guinness Six Nations, with England beating France in a classic at Twickenham, Ireland pipping the Scots, and Wales keeping their Grand Slam ambitions alive in Rome. To celebrate, Flats cracks open...
03.08.2021
No Rest For The Wicked
It may be fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, but resident scoundrels Flats & Shanks are here nonetheless, bridging the gap between matchdays. The lads are joined by man-of-the-moment Callum Sheedy, mostly to talk about Semi Radradra, but also...
03.01.2021
Don't Gaüzère: Reffing Pain For England As Wales Claim Triple Crown
Following an eventful afternoon at the Principality Stadium, Exeter Chiefs winger Alex Cuthbert joins David and Tom to discuss the more controversial moments in the game. And with Ireland thumping the Italians in Rome, Rory Best offers his views on...
02.22.2021
Reffin' Well With Nigel Owens ...
In an episode recorded just before the weekend, Flats & Shanks enjoy the first Championship rest week in the company of legendary referee Nigel Owens and Italian back-rower, Sebastian Negri. As well as giving his verdict on some of the...
02.15.2021
Red The Script For Wales As France Enhance Their Title Chance
Dan Lydiate joins David and Tom off the back of his terrible season-ending knee injury to reflect upon Wales's dramatic victory over Scotland - and life on the farm with his new bull, McCaw. The lads are also joined...
02.08.2021
Oh Power Of Scotland
Kenny Logan joins the lads to reflect upon Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 - in what was a truly awesome performance by Gregor Townsend's men. Tom is very happy about Wales victory over Ireland, despite the fact the...
02.01.2021
The Boys Are Back In Town ...
Dave and Tom return to ITV for the entirety of the Guinness Six Nations, bringing their inimitable combination of wit, storytelling and expert analysis with them. In this preview show, they speak to John Barclay and Dwayne Peel, assess the...
03.16.2020
It's Off Games For Flats & Shanks
With no matches being played as a result of the coronavirus, Dave and Tom take the opportunity to reflect upon the performances of all the teams as things stand in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. They also discuss your feedback...
03.09.2020
White Win For Twickers Faithful & Red Win For Hot Scots
In an episode recorded before the cancellation of the France / Ireland game, Dave and Tom reflect on two of the big talking points in the England v Wales game involving Manu Tuilagi and - ahem - Joe Marler and...
03.02.2020
Tom Ticked And Happy
Cheered by news that his account has finally been verified by Twitter, Tom is in good spirits as he and David assess the state of play in the Six Nations during the second rest week of the tournament. Wales's injury...
02.24.2020
France Advance, England Grand
The 2020 Guinness Six Nations is shaping up nicely - with England seeing off Ireland and France eyeing up a Grand Slam following a thrilling victory in Wales. There was also redemption in Rome for Stuart Hogg. Flats & Shanks...
02.17.2020
A Gareth Anscombe Special
In an episode filmed in a box at The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the Wales fly-half joins David and Tom to discuss his ongoing rehabilitation from the horrific knee injury that cruelly ruled him out of the World Cup in...
02.10.2020
Come Rain England Shine
As Storm Ciara batters our shores, England and Ireland come out on top in two very contrasting matches. David and Tom speak to ex-Ireland international Stephen Ferris and get a punchy post-match perspective from Ellis Genge. They also pick their...
02.03.2020
A Bad Case Of Les Bleus
Following England's defeat in Paris, French legend Thomas Castaignède joins David and Tom to do a little gloating. Rory Lawson chats to the lads about what might have been for Scotland, and they also pick their now legendary Team of...
01.27.2020
Six Icons
Who will be the stars of the 2020 Guinness Six Nations? David Flatman & Tom Shanklin return to ITV with a preview of this year's tournament. Subjects on the agenda include Stuart Hogg's hair, Jon Davies's body and Andy Farrell's...
01.24.2020
The Return Of Flats & Shanks
They're back! David Flatman and Tom Shanklin will be podcasting throughout the Guinness Six Nations, with their characteristic blend of razor-sharp analysis and downright daftness. Ahead of Monday's preview show, here's a reminder of what they sound like!
11.04.2019
Bokbusters
After an exceedingly long flight, Flats joins Shanks straight off the plane from Japan to reflect upon South Africa's stunning victory over England in the 2019 Rugby World Cup final. And in many ways, David is the right man to...
10.31.2019
The Final Countdown
The big game is nearly upon us, and David and Tom are a little bit excited. As well as offering their perspective on the final, they also have extended interviews with World Cup winners Ben Kay and Bryan Habana. They...
10.27.2019
Whites Hot, Reds Raw
With Shanks literally on the first flight out of Japan following Wales's agonising defeat to South Africa, he and Flats are in sombre mood - despite England's extraordinary victory over the Kiwis in the other semi-final. But they still manage...
10.24.2019
Semi-Confidence
Amid tales of ping-pong with Andrew Cotter, mind-games with Dave Alred and high-fives with Tiger Woods, Flats & Shanks preview the semi-finals between England and New Zealand and Wales and South Africa.
10.21.2019
Lovely Oita, Semis Made ...
The boys are exceedingly happy with the quarter-final results in Oita from a patriotic perspective. They also lament the departure of Ireland from the tournament, and marvel at the brilliance of both the All Blacks and the Boks.
10.17.2019
Quarter Masters
Flats & Shanks bring you the definitive preview of the last eight round of matches, including contributions from Joe Marler, Warren Gatland, Ruth Gorman and Alan Quinlan.
10.14.2019
Japanguish For Scotland
Reunited at last, Flats & Shanks reflect upon a glorious evening for the Brave Blossoms - and a less pleasing one for the Scots. They also select their (now infamous) Team Of The Round.
10.10.2019
And ... We're Off!
With typhoon Hagibis approaching Tokyo, Flats puts up an impassioned defence of the decision to cancel England's game against France. Shanks, meanwhile, reflects upon his first live action at the tournament - Wales's thrilling victory over the mighty Fijians.
10.07.2019
Enter, The Dragon
With Shanks finally arriving in Japan in time for Wales v Fiji, the lads ponder Italian idiocy and French inconsistency in the wake of the weekend action.
10.03.2019
A Watery Dave ...
In what's becoming an obsession, Flats bemoans the humidity in Japan and the negative effect it's having on the rugby. He and Shanks also express their love of Aussie coach, Michael Cheika, and hear from Billy Vunipola and Eddie Jones.
09.30.2019
Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Blows
More foul play for Flats & Shanks to reflect on, as they assess the mixed fortunes of the home nations with Sam Warburton, Shane Williams, Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell & Scott Hastings.
09.26.2019
The Kobe Ramblers
The boys are joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Sir Clive Woodward, Michael Lynagh, Sean Fitzpatrick and Gregor Townsend. Flats also goes into intimate detail about his diet since arriving in Kobe.
09.23.2019
Round One - Done!
Following the opening weekend of matches, the boys bring you reaction from Eddie Jones, Brian O'Driscoll, Jamie Roberts and Bryan Habana. Gethin Jenkins also makes a surprise appearance!
09.19.2019
Time To Rise (At, Er, 1:30 AM) ...
With a groggy Flats now in Japan, he and Shanks look forward to the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup with Ugo Monye and Mark Pougatch.
09.16.2019
Beefing Up ...
Golfer Andrew 'The Beef' Johnston joins the fellas for a chat. They also hear from Wales coach Warren Gatland and ITV commentator, Nick Mullins.
09.12.2019
The World According To Eddie Jones
Flats & Shanks bring you highlights from Gabriel Clarke's illuminating conversations with the England coach over his four year tenure. It's a brilliant insight into the mind of the enigmatic Aussie.
09.09.2019
We Know What You Did This Summer ...
Flats & Shanks kick off the ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast with a review of the warm-up internationals. Alan Quinlan, Nolli Waterman and Scott Hastings provide the expertise.

What's The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast about?

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The ITV Rugby World Cup Podcast episodes:

Super Boks

Final Analysis

Handrè The Giant Crushes England Dreams, With A Little Help From Other Giants

Flats, Big Lol & Habsy B Present A Semi-nar

Just ... Wow!

No Quarter A Given

B'Arcs De Triomphe

The Views From Hastings

Nolli Pops In To Join Flats & Fitzy

Green Giants

Declarations Of Warburton ...

Fijians Star In Day Of The Jackal

A Rugby World Cup BODCAST!

It’s a game of cards as England come up trumps, Wales follow suit and brave Scotland fold

Allez, Allez, Allez, Oi, Oi, Oi!

Flats That For 2021, Shanks For The Memories

Blue's Night In Paris As Greens Light Up Dublin

And Then There Was One ...

No Rest For The Wicked

Don't Gaüzère: Reffing Pain For England As Wales Claim Triple Crown

Reffin' Well With Nigel Owens ...

Red The Script For Wales As France Enhance Their Title Chance

Oh Power Of Scotland

The Boys Are Back In Town ...

It's Off Games For Flats & Shanks

White Win For Twickers Faithful & Red Win For Hot Scots

Tom Ticked And Happy

France Advance, England Grand

A Gareth Anscombe Special

Come Rain England Shine

A Bad Case Of Les Bleus

Six Icons

The Return Of Flats & Shanks

Bokbusters

The Final Countdown

Whites Hot, Reds Raw

Semi-Confidence

Lovely Oita, Semis Made ...

Quarter Masters

Japanguish For Scotland

And ... We're Off!

Enter, The Dragon

A Watery Dave ...

Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Blows

The Kobe Ramblers

Round One - Done!

Time To Rise (At, Er, 1:30 AM) ...

Beefing Up ...

The World According To Eddie Jones

We Know What You Did This Summer ...