Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls
Welcome to Rucks Mauls & Oval Balls, the ultimate podcast for all things English rugby! Hosted by two former university teammates who shared the pitch and forged a lasting bond, this show takes you behind the scenes of the rugby world, blending insightful analysis with a shared passion for the sport. Each episode dives deep into the game, with a special focus on statistics, player performance, team dynamics, and match breakdowns. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the game, Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls offers expert commentary, fun debates, and insider knowledge that you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in for the perfect mix of rugby banter, in-depth analysis, and a true love for the game!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 78 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep 12 - The Derby's, The Drama & The Damp Occasions
Rugby's return after the Six Nations brings fresh energy to the Premiership as title races intensify and new storylines emerge across both men's and women's competitions.
The weekend delivered a mixtu…
Ep. 11 - The Principality, The PWR & The Pollock
We break down the Six Nations tournament with detailed analysis of the key matches and standout performers from the thrilling final weekend.
• Italy showed incredible promise against Ireland despite …
Ep. 10 - The Good, The Bad & The French
The drama of Six Nations Round 4 unfolded with breathtaking twists that have completely reshaped the tournament narrative and set up what promises to be an unforgettable Super Saturday finale.
England…
Ep. 09 - Rugby's Contrasting Styles On & Off The Pitch
Join us for a lively discussion about rugby where we cover everything from personal anecdotes, serious gameplay analysis, to the controversies that stir the rugby community. This episode captures the…
Ep. 08 - Six Nations Revelations & The Tightrope of Test Rugby
The latest episode of our podcast takes a deep dive into the ongoing Six Nations Championship, where the fierce clash between historic rivals is heating up. England's narrow victory against Scotland …
Ep. 07 - The Future of Rugby in England
This week on Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls the boys use the fallow week in the Six Nations to discuss some of the talking points in English Rugby regarding the future of the game. They discuss the growth…
EP. 06 - England, Gatland & Gallstones
This week the Rucks, Mauls and Oval Balls lads have a deep dive in to this weeks Six Nations fixtures. They asses the England performance against France, really delve in to the impact of Warren Gatla…
Ep. 05 - A Six Nations Rollercoaster
In this weeks episode, the Rucks, Mauls and Oval Balls boys get straight into the Six Nations action. They analyse and discuss the fixtures over the week. There is also the latest from the DPRFR as w…
Ep. 04 - Premiership Round Up, England vs Ireland Lookahead and Much More
This week, The Rucks, Mauls and Oval Balls chaps take on Round 11 of the Gallagher Premiership. Rory proposes his plan for fixing Newcastle Falcons. A new game is debuted 'Name Pending', a lookahead …
Ep. 03 - The Making of Henry Pollock, RFU Madness & Democratic Peoples Republic of Front Rows (Guest Interview)
In this weeks bumper episode, the RMOB boys discuss a very busy week of rugby. Six Nations, Champions Cup and Premiership Rugby all needed to be discussed as well as the latest from the RFU and the D…
Ep. 02 - European Review & England's Six Nations Squad
In episode 2 of the debut podcast of Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls, Dave and Rory discuss the fixtures in the 3rd round of the European Champions Cup and how that tournament is shaping up. They also then…
Ep. 01 - Welcome to Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls
In the first ever episode of the Rucks, Mauls and Oval Balls podcast. Dave and Rory run through Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership, the first ever review of stats and vibes in rugby side by side. …