Martin Bayfield is joined by Ben Kay from Market Harborough rugby club for the latest edition of BT Sport’s new-look rugby podcast. The guys give their opinion on the report released this week calling for a ban on tackling and scrums in school rugby and Billy Vunipola’s call for a reduction in the season. Nick Mullins chats with Newcastle supremo Dean Richards and flanker Mark Wilson, and Alastair Eykyn hears from London Irish coaching duo Nick Kennedy and Paul Hodgson. It’s been an unpredictable season in the Aviva Premiership season but the guys give it a go as they preview each game from round five. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pod On Tour: Bayfs and Ben debate call for school tackle ban

All the best bits from BT Sport’s live rugby studio programme, including interviews with the biggest names in the sport, plus an exclusive weekly chat with two of our team of rugby legends, including Lawrence Dallaglio, Brian O’Driscoll, Ben Kay, Austin Healey and Ugo Monye. They will be analysing all the major talking points and looking ahead to the weekend’s matches from the Aviva Premiership, European Champions Cup and beyond. To get involved tweet @btsportrugby with your questions and be sure to tune in every Wednesday at 8pm on Facebook and Twitter for our live social show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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.

Exclusive Danny Cipriani interview

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.

Pod On Tour: Bayfs and Ben debate call for school tackle ban

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