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The Rugby Bunker episodes
- Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered
Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the end of the men's Six Nations.
02:25 Will England stick with three locks?
07:31 Who are the Under-20 players to look out for?
11:59 Why do England talk about being a developing side?
19:52 What is Borthwick's ceiling as head coach?
25:56 How much did the Lions tour take out of the players?
34:19 Why is the Six Nations schedule so similar?
37:35 Is Cadan Murley's stock up or down after the Six Nations?
41:10 Is Ronan O'Gara available?
43:45 Is Steve Borthwick naming his England team so early 'naive'?
47:34 Will defence ever win again over attack or is the genie out of the bottle?
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Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readCharlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan#rugby #sixnations #rugbyanalysis #englandrugby #steveborthwick #ronanogara
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53 min - Will England change their coaching staff?
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three players, and whether England will change their coaching staff after their worst-ever Six Nations.
Thanks to @adidas for the shirt!08:00 Top three players from France against England20:46 Could England change their coaching staff?36:58 Wales-Italy recap43:13 Ireland-Scotland recapFollow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=readTom's work for ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/48221228/england-worst-ever-six-nations-2026-ends-blueprint-frustration-search-answers-france#sixnationsrugby #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #sixnations #rugby #englandrugby #scotlandrugby #francerugby #irelandrugby #italyrugby #walesrugbyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min - Super Saturday predictions! Who wins the Six Nations?
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) round out the 2026 Men's Six Nations by predicting the outcome of each game, and therefore who will win the title. They disagree on two matches, but agree perfectly on another...
00:00 Intro02:00 Ireland v Scotland15:58 Wales v Italy26:36 France v EnglandThe Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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45 min - Analysing England's team to face France, reaction from Scotland's big win
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to hear what it was like witnessing Scotland's astonishing win over France at Murrayfield, before they break down England's one change to face France in Paris this weekend.
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need. Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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35 min - Previews for England v Argentina, Ireland v South Africa and much more
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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41 min - The England-New Zealand kicking battle dissected and more previews
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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37 min - Previews for England v Fiji, France v South Africa and more
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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31 min - The end of Tom Willis and England
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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35 min - Ranking the Top 10 PREM scrum-halves
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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46 min - Ranking the Top 10 PREM fly-halves
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Telegraph). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
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The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert…
analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.