The Rolling Maul

Mike and Elliott host a shortened podcast due to work/holiday commitments but that's probably for the best as they face up to a sobering evening at Ashton Gate as the Tigers crash to a disappointing loss against Bristol.  We also look at how the boys may find redemption against Sale at Welford Road on Saturday, as well as naming a proper nutter at blindside in our Nails XV.

Mike and Elliott host a jam packed episode which features an interview with former Tigers try scoring machine (now smooth radio commentator) Tom Varndell, before previewing the big Premiership kick off against Bristol with Pete Brearley from the Bears Beyond the Gate podcast.  Plus, we review a tough loss for a young side at Bedford and look at the options for the 6 shirt in our Nails XV feature.

Mike and Elliott are joined by young Tigers centre Joe Woodward to chat about his progression through the ranks, life in the McKellar era and, importantly, his worst housemate.  Plus, we look back on an emphatic statement win over Newcastle, check in on the final Premiership Cup fixture away at Bedford and (finally) complete our wider season preview of the remaining Premiership Clubs.

Mike and Elliott think things are starting to build nicely for Tigers after a convincing win over Ampthill in the Premiership Cup, but look for the side to take it up a notch in the upcoming crunch game against Newcastle, which will likely decide who tops the group.

Plus, we look at some legendary locks for the Nails XV and wonder if the disastrous World Cup campaign for the Wallabies could have a knock on effect at Welford Road...

Mike and Elliott chat through a scrappy (but rare and welcome!) over Sale and dig a little deeper as to whether or not there are any off field drivers behind Tigers' strong team selections for the Cup.  Plus, we look ahead to another new fixture at home to Ampthill, as well as hyping up an imaginary scrap between Julian White and Darren Garforth.

Mike and Elliott are joined by Tigers legend Austin Healey to discuss his time at Tigers and the challenges of remaining impartial when commentating and wanting them to win every game 50-0.  Plus, we review a tough win against a resilient Caldy side in the Premiership Cup, before looking ahead to a tricky fixture away at Sale in the same competition.

Mike and Elliott host a front row bonanza, chatting with Tigers hooker Charlie Clare (long time/part time listener, first time caller) and reviewing the pre-season hit out against Nottingham with now regular guest, tighthead prop Joe Heyes.  Plus, we look ahead to the first Premiership Cup fixture against Caldy, as well as throwing around the names of some genuine hard b*stards in our new feature, the "Nails XV".

Mike and Elliott discuss some rumours, kits and injuries before looking ahead to Dan McKellar's first hit out against Nottingham in a pre-season friendly and taking a stab at what we hope to see in our first hit out of the year.  Plus, we lay the groundwork for future humiliation by looking at Bath, Bristol, Exeter and Gloucester's prospects for the Premiership season.

Mike and Elliott carry on their in depth look at the Tigers squad, predicting who will be the player of the season, young player and the best newcomer, whilst also getting excited about a cheeky kit rumour doing the rounds...

Mike and Elliott usher in a new season of the Rolling Maul pod, taking in the latest news, running the rule over some tasty stash and making our calls on who will be players to watch this year.