The Ruck

By The TimesSports News Sports News Rugby

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37 min
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The Ruck episodes

February 21, 2017 4. Mental health, the Solomona problem and Farrell's progression
This week Owen Slot welcomes The Sunday Times's Stephen Jones, columnist Stuart Barnes, and founder of the Rugby Players' Association Damian Hopley. The panel discuss mental health in the game, showcasing the new 'lift the weight' initiative, as well as covering depression during and after a professional career. On the pitch there's a review of the Premiership action, plenty of forthright opinions on players sticking to their country in the light of Denny Solomona's form, they finish with 6 nations predictions. And there's a tribute to Dan Vickerman, who died this week.
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43 min
February 14, 2017 3. Back to the 5 nations?
The Sunday Times' Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot and Steve James from The Times and Jonny Fordham from The SunThis week:The writers pick the highlights of their week, there's full analysis on all six teams, including worrying times for Italy's tournament future.Owen Slot picks his team of the week and the other panelists helpfully pull it apart. All this and how the Lions picture changed.
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46 min
February 07, 2017 2. Conclusions from the opening weekend
After a dramatic start to the 6 nations, Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones from The Sunday Times and Alex Lowe from The Times, for a packed programme. The panel take you through their week in rugby, select the team of week one, debate George Ford's move to Leicester and predict the next round of matches. There's also a tribute to Joost van der Westhuizen
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44 min
February 02, 2017 1. Six Nations Special
Owen Slot welcomes Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones and Adam Jones for 45 minutes of lively, light hearted debate on the eve of the 6 nations tournament. In front of a packed audience the panel discuss the teams strengths, weaknesses and players to look out for, all interspersed with telling anecdotes and cutting insight.
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46 min
February 01, 2017 The Ruck Trailer
The new Rugby Podcast from The Times. Owen Slot is joined by Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones, and Adam Jones for a lively debate recorded in front of live audience. Episode One features a comprehensive preview to the Six Nations.
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2 min

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The podcast they play in heaven.

Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names…