The Ruck

By The Times

The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.

Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insigh

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The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.

The Ruck episodes:

March 11, 2021 Rachael Burford Special
Stephen Jones is joined by Rachael Burford, England and Harlequins star as well as the new Head of Women's Rugby for the IRP, to discuss all the issues surrounding the women's game - including the postponement of the Rugby World Cup, the growth of the Premier 15s and the scourge of social media. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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32min
March 08, 2021 Sulphur Pour Hommes
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones and AFP rugby correspondent Illtud Dafydd to discuss Eddie Jones' strange stance on (not) picking players on form, how France have gotten away with their bio bubble breaches and the latest on the Lions as the government dithers on its offer of insurance. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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44min
March 01, 2021 Just Don't Mention The Ref...
Alex Lowe is joined by Sam Warburton, Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot for the post-mortem on England's display against Wales in Cardiff. Plus, should France forfeit their fixture against Scotland given fresh revelations over Covid breaches? To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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41min
February 26, 2021 BONUS: Past Imperfect - Nigel Owens
In this special bonus edition we are bringing you an episode from another Times podcast - Past Imperfect.

Nigel Owens MBE became the first referee to take charge of 100 Rugby Union international games before his retirement last autumn. He joined Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson from his farm in Wales, where he opened up about coming to terms with his sexuality, the devastating impact it had on his mental health, and how rugby saved him after he tried to take his own life.

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50min
February 22, 2021 The Red Mist Descends
Lawrence Dallaglio digests all the latest news from the Six Nations as well as a record raft of red cards in the Gallagher Premiership. Plus, Stephen Jones is joined by Susie Appleby and Rosie Galligan as we get to the business end of the women's domestic season. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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42min
February 15, 2021 Time to Stop the Crocodile Crock
Owen Slot is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe after the latest round of Six Nations matches. Is it time to outlaw the crocodile roll following Jack Willis' horror injury? Plus, the panel ask if Premiership Rugby is right to rule out relegation for the foreseeable future. Enjoy more rugby insight and analysis throughout the season with The Times and The Sunday Times. Get a subscription today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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45min
February 11, 2021 Bonus Episode; Stories of our times - Brain trauma: The issue rugby can no longer ignore
A bonus episode this week - The Times daily podcast Stories of our times spoke to Owen Slot as the annual Six Nations tournament got underway last weekend. Recent high profile lawsuits filed against rugby union’s governing bodies from ex-professionals have cast a shadow over the game. Is the sport facing a crisis that could see parents stop their children from playing it? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Guest: Owen Slot, The Times' chief rugby correspondent.
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30min
February 08, 2021 Oh, Power of Scotland...
Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot, Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Sunday Times Scottish rugby correspondent Mark Palmer to discuss a famous victory for Gregor Townsend's team at Twickenham as well as the rest of the opening weekend of the Six Nations. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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37min
February 01, 2021 Big Sam's Big Six Nations Preview
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and former Wales and Lions captain Sam Warburton to preview the Six Nations. Find out why the greatest living Welshman is tipping England to win and whether it's time to say arrivederci to Italy. Enjoy more rugby insight and analysis throughout the season with The Times and The Sunday Times. Get a subscription today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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51min
January 25, 2021 Eddie's New Tricks
Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarah Hunter and Elinor Snowsill to discuss some surprises in Eddie Jones' England squad, the latest on the Lions, what it means to move the Women's Six Nations to later in the year and the #Icare campaign. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free thetimes.co.uk/theruck
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46min

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How many episodes does The Ruck have?

The podcast currently has 536 episodes available.

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