Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma
Following Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Alex, Elgan and Barnsey look back on the action. They pick through an entertaining roun...
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20 of 599 episodesDerby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers
It's Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem! So, Will and Alfie have travelled to Leicester to chat with tight-head Joe Heyes and Tigers' capta...
Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose
Spain have launched their bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup! The federations president Juan Carlos Martin 'Hansen' joins Alfie, Will and...
Wild scores and thin crowds: how healthy is the Prem?
Following the third round of action in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie review both the amazing matches on the pitch and the story...
Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media
Alfie, Will, Charlie and Elgan look back on the second round of action from the Prem. Gloucester, Bristol and Bath remain unbeaten, whilst S...
Gloucester, Bristol or Pollock’s hair: Who made the biggest Prem statement?
The opening weekend of the Gallagher Prem saw Gloucester, Bristol, Bath and Saracens all win away from home. Alfie, Charlie and Elgan ask wh...
Welsh Chaos to Gloucester: Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake
Gloucester begin their Gallagher Prem campaign away to Exeter Chiefs this weekend! For a city with such a strong rugby history they have nev...
From Sarries & Brive to Sale: Lozowski, Lawes & a possible England re-call
As we continue to build-up to the start of the new Gallagher Prem season, Alfie and Will are in the North-West. They've made the trip to Sal...
Season Preview: Who will win the 2026/2027 Gallagher Prem?
It's the start of a new Gallagher Prem season! Alfie and Will are at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, to look ahead to another campaign. They're...
Will a 6 Nations match happen in the USA?
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry concluded with the Springboks winning the fourth test in Baltimore to secure a 3-1 series victory. Alfie, Alex, Cha...
Boks vs All Blacks: Does the 4th test count?
The third match in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry produced another brilliant test! South Africa leads the series 2-1 after beating New Zealand 29-...
Is the 3rd test the unofficial decider? Plus: Did Rassie break the rules?
The Greatest Rivalry series is level at 1-1! South Africa beat New Zealand in Cape Town and now attention turns to the third test in Johanne...
An All Blacks win for the ages: Is Pollard South Africa's answer?
The first test between South Africa and New Zealand produced a famous win for the All Blacks. Can South Africa respond? Was this the best th...
The Greatest Rivalry: Is this New Zealand's ultimate test?
South Africa and New Zealand play the first test of their four match 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series this weekend. Alfie is joined by Alex...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 6: The Incomparables and a rivalry reimagined
In episode 6 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the sport is hurtling into the professional era. South...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 5: Readmission for a Rainbow Nation
In episode 5 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, Nelson Mandela walks free, apartheid crumbles and Sout...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 4: Rebellion to isolation
In episode 4 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we focus on the most controversial rugby tour in histo...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 3: The Flour Bomb test
In episode 3 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we are into the 1980s - a decade defined by rebellion....
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 2: Racial lines drawn, and blurred
In episode 2 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the former Springbok Morne du Plessis talks about the...
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 1: Consider your country at war
The Springboks and All Blacks share a rivalry like no other - and it’s about so much more than just the rugby itself. The real story goes ba...