The Ruck
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 insight and reports throughout the season, including big name interviews and forthright analysis.
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 505
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Lions vs Western Force review. Are we heading for a strong midweek side? Plus, Tomos Williams' injury
The British & Irish Lions are up and running Down Under. They defeated the Western Force 54-7 in Perth and Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Will Kelleher are here to review all of the act…
00:30:02 |
Sat 28 Jun 2025
THE RED LIONS, EPISODE THREE: Rancour and revival; 2001-2021
From The Ruck, the rugby podcast from the Times & Sunday Times we present: The Red Lions.
A special three-part podcast series covering 75 years of the British & Irish Lions through the voices of the p…
01:01:39 |
Fri 27 Jun 2025
THE RED LIONS, EPISODE TWO: Politics, punch-ups and professionalism; 1977-1997
From The Ruck, the rugby podcast from the Times & Sunday Times we present: The Red Lions.
A special three-part podcast series covering 75 years of the British & Irish Lions through the voices of the p…
00:44:15 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
THE RED LIONS, EPISODE ONE: From adventurers to invincibles; 1950-1974
From The Ruck, the rugby podcast from the Times & Sunday Times we present: The Red Lions.
A special three-part podcast series covering 75 years of the British & Irish Lions through the voices of the p…
00:42:22 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
We're in Australia as George North looks back on his iconic 2013 tour
Alfie and Will are in Perth covering the British & Irish Lions as the 2025 tour to Australia is up and running. They chat to one of the heroes of 2013, George North, who looks back on his iconic mome…
00:51:06 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Bath are English champions! The 29 year drought is over.
Bath are champions of England for the first time since 1996! They beat Leicester 23-21 and Alfie Reynolds, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes react from the stands at Twickenham. Stuart reflects on his …
00:39:48 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Will Bath create history? And why is R360 'delusional'?
Alfie and Will look back on a brilliant weekend of Premiership Rugby semi-finals as Bath and Leicester book their spot at Twickenham. Can Bath end a 29 year wait to be crowned champions of England? A…
00:49:09 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Finn Russell and Will Stuart take us behind Bath's rise
It's Premiership semi-final week! So Alfie and Will head to Bath to speak with Finn Russell, Will Stuart and Johann van Graan. They find out how the club became the best team in England this season, …
01:04:34 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Champions and Challenge Cup finals review
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes review the European finals over the weekend. Alex reflects on Northampton's defeat to Bordeaux in a brilliant Champions Cup final and Stuart explains why t…
00:52:43 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Are Bath coasting to the Premiership title?
Alfie, Will and Alex are in Richmond as the British & Irish Lions squad meet for the first time since Andy Farrell named his touring party. So, why is Sione Tuipulotu set to be a tour favourite? Hear…
00:59:24 |
Sun 18 May 2025
How the Premiership big games have brought the league to life
Alfie, Steve, Alex and Will look back on the Premiership action over the weekend including showpiece matches in Cardiff and at Twickenham. They discuss how encouraging those events are for the league…
00:51:25 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Andy Farrell names his British & Irish Lions squad
Alfie, Alex and Will are at the O2 after Andy Farrell named his British & Irish Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. Maro Itoje was revealed as the captain, with both Henry Pollock and Marcus S…
00:45:15 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Northampton produce a miracle plus Ellis Genge talks Bath rivalry and Henry Pollock
Alfie and Will look back on Northampton Saints producing one of the greatest upsets in European club rugby history by beating Leinster and progressing into the Champions Cup final. They are also in B…
01:10:15 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Picking our British & Irish Lions squad!
Ahead of Andy Farrell naming his British & Irish Lions squad to Australia on 8th May, The Ruck team go through their selections. With it being a week to go until the official squad is revealed, Alfie…
01:11:57 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Did the Red Roses finally get the test they needed?
Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe look back on the Premiership action at the weekend. They look at Gloucester's continuing rise and ask whether Bristol have been figured out or are they just not executing…
00:50:38 |
Mon 28 Apr 2025
Are Harlequins and Bristol dropping out of play-off contention?
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the latest round in the Premiership and ask whether Harlequins and Bristol are dropping out of contention to reach the play-off…
00:55:36 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Are we set for the Leinster Lions?
Alfie Reynolds, Stephen Jones, Will Kelleher and Elgan Alderman look back on the quarter-finals of the Champions Cup. They discuss the brilliant match between Toulon and Toulouse, as well as the othe…
00:51:52 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
What do rugby fans want from the sport?
Will Kelleher is back alongside Alfie to review the last-16 of the Champions Cup. They discuss some brilliant games including Castres v Benetton and La Rochelle v Munster as well as Northampton being…
01:11:16 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
A rugby world cup in the Middle East?
Alfie Reynolds and Egan Alderman look back on all the biggest stories across the last week. Including the possibility of a rugby world cup heading to the Middle East, Andy Farrell selecting players b…
00:54:58 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Style over substance?
The Gallagher Premiership returned this weekend, following it's break for the men's 6 Nations. Alfie, Alex and Will look back on the action which included some high scoring matches, in particular a w…
01:08:46 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
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