With Rob & Rich from Rosbifs Rugby, we dig into French rugby development and its impact on the smaller Rugby Europe nations.

In this episode: French rugby development; the JIFF rule; impact on Rugby Europe; club v country.

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The hosts build their Six Nations fantasy squads — the bankers, the differentials and the captaincy calls.

In this episode: fantasy squad selection; value picks; captaincy; round 1 preview.

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Finlay Harrison, the 21-year-old head coach and director of rugby for Hungary, on building an international programme from the ground up.

In this episode: becoming an international DOR at 21; growing Hungarian rugby; tier 3 coaching.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:17 Meet Finley Harrison: The Young Head Coach
01:18 Finley's Journey to Coaching
03:19 Challenges and Achievements in Hungarian Rugby
04:26 Cultural Integration and Language Barriers
06:01 Growing Rugby in Hungary
08:12 Pathways and Development in Hungarian Rugby
09:53 The Role of Analysis and Technology
12:40 Club Loyalty and National Team Dynamics
17:47 Coaching and Development Pathways
26:09 Future Goals and Aspirations
31:46 Adapting to Hungarian Rugby
32:21 Building a Transition Game
35:38 Embracing Vulnerability as a Coach
37:07 Non-Negotiable Standards
38:47 Changing Public Perception
46:12 Balancing Sevens and Fifteens
50:49 Challenges and Ambitions
57:34 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

We reflect on a big 2025 for Rugby TTL and look ahead to 2026.

In this episode: 2025 highlights; channel growth; 2026 plans.

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00:00 Introduction and Year-End Reflection
00:43 Team Expansion and Collaborations
01:58 Social Media Growth and Strategy
04:11 2025 Highlights and Key Episodes
05:59 Grassroots Rugby and International Coverage
08:59 Special Guests and Memorable Interviews
21:04 Looking Ahead to 2026
23:40 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Ben Donald on an unlikely route to international rugby — from social rugby in the UK to a full Brazil cap.

In this episode: the unlikely journey; qualifying for Brazil; social rugby to international; tier 2 life.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:40 Ben's Brazilian Roots and Rugby Journey
02:22 First Steps in Rugby and Brazilian National Team
03:51 Challenges and Experiences in South American Rugby
05:35 Transition to Professional Rugby and International Matches
08:18 Cultural Differences in Rugby Across Countries
17:29 Mental Toughness and Team Dynamics
26:21 Coaching Changes and Future Plans
28:41 Discussing Future Plans in Rugby
30:00 Balancing Rugby and Career Aspirations
32:07 Challenges in Sports Partnerships
33:35 Brazil Rugby's Growth and Opportunities
35:12 The Future of Rugby in South America
40:32 Global Rugby Development and Challenges
53:00 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Polly, Keith and Adam continue the autumn international deep dive — Wales' problems, Australia's struggles and the global game.

In this episode: autumn recap; Wales in crisis; Wallabies' decline; the global game.

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00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One
00:21 Wales' Performance in the Autumn Internationals
02:50 Challenges Facing Welsh Rugby
06:38 Controversial Incident and Its Aftermath
17:50 New Zealand's Struggles and Future Prospects
30:46 Australia's Disappointing Autumn Internationals
32:20 Post-England Game Analysis
32:44 Australia's Defensive Strengths
33:26 Australia's World Cup Prospects
34:43 NRL Players and Team Changes
35:01 James O'Connor's Role
35:58 Joe Schmidt's Tenure
36:32 Australian Rugby's Discipline Issues
40:40 Italy's Autumn Internationals Performance
47:44 Argentina's Rugby Resurgence
54:34 France's Mixed Results
01:01:44 International Players in National Teams
01:03:21 Autumn Internationals Recap
01:05:15 Broadcasting and Rugby's Popularity
01:07:09 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Carl catches up with Edward Anderson (Senior Huevo) on Spain's Rugby World Cup draw and what's next for Los Leones.

In this episode: Spain's World Cup draw; progress & potential; Los Leones; growing the game.

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00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
01:22 Getting into Rugby in Spain
03:09 Challenges and Growth of Spanish Rugby
05:37 Spanish Rugby's Path to Professionalism
07:28 The Impact of International Players
09:37 Spanish Rugby's Competitive Landscape
12:15 The Future of Spanish Rugby
21:47 Rugby Europe Super Cup and Development
27:55 World Cup Draw and Implications
37:37 Debating the Future of Rugby Tournaments
38:45 Challenges and Opportunities for Emerging Rugby Nations
40:03 Predicting Outcomes for Upcoming Rugby Matches
41:39 Analyzing Team Strategies and Player Performances
47:54 The Evolution and Potential of Spanish Rugby
49:31 Comparing Rugby Levels: Spain vs. England
52:00 World Cup Predictions and Reflections
53:16 Spain's Rugby Development and Future Prospects
01:12:33 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

Part 1 of our autumn internationals breakdown — standout performances, upsets and what they mean.

In this episode: autumn internationals; team-by-team analysis; upsets; predictions.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:29 South Africa's Dominance in Rugby
03:29 The Impact of Rassie Erasmus
08:32 Ireland's Performance and Challenges
16:31 England's Autumn Nations Review
21:48 Scotland's Struggles and Future Prospects
28:18 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

Sevens coaching icon Mike Friday holds nothing back — coaching at the top, World Rugby politics and what's broken in the game.

In this episode: life at the top of sevens; World Rugby politics; coaching philosophy; fixing the game.

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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:40 Mike Friday's Rugby Journey
03:18 The Role of Sevens in Player Development
04:55 Challenges and Opportunities in Rugby Development
11:05 Financial Models and Rugby's Future
18:29 Women's Rugby: Growth and Challenges
28:32 Red Bull's Potential Impact on Rugby
32:45 World Series and Sevens Rugby
36:20 The Challenge of Monetizing Rugby Sevens
37:32 Struggles of Emerging Rugby Nations
38:55 Inconsistencies and Moral Issues in Rugby Governance
39:32 The Impact on Team GB and Event Hosting Challenges
40:50 Proposed Solutions for Rugby Sevens
42:41 The Future of Rugby Sevens and World Rugby's Role
50:57 The State of Rugby Fifteens and World Cup Concerns
54:59 Complicated Qualification Processes and Their Impact
58:59 Potential Reforms and the Role of Developing Nations
01:11:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans

James Kent on his journey from Spain to Luxembourg and building one of Europe's smallest national setups.

In this episode: the journey to Luxembourg; building a tier 3 nation; part-time international rugby.

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00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction
00:12 James Kent's Rugby Journey
01:27 Preparing for the Czech Republic Game
02:56 Building the Coaching Team
04:48 Simplifying the Game Plan
06:31 Challenges and Improvements
07:31 Federation's Vision and Team Identity
10:13 Youth System and Eligibility Issues
14:37 Impact of Playing in the Bundesliga
24:12 Continuous Professional Development
26:57 The Role of WhatsApp in Coaching
30:36 The Importance of Understanding Different Roles
33:59 James' Rugby Journey: From Spain to Luxembourg
39:46 Challenges and Insights in Coaching
48:03 Quick Fire Questions and Reflections