The Ruck

Stephen Jones welcomes Nick Easter, Simon Halliday and Nigel Botherway to cover a wide range of topics.

Nick Easter outlines the lure of coaching in South Africa.

Plus the rule change which means team…

To coincide with Stuart Barnes' new book, Stephen Jones grills his old friend on his life in rugby. 

Including: why the book doesn't have a chronological structure, why a stag do fight with Jeremy Gus…

Stephen Jones welcomes Stuart Barnes, Mark Palmer and Martin Gillingham to focus on Scottish and French teams in Europe.

There's also a preview of this weekend's Champions Cup action and a early look …

Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe, Al Dymock, and Mark Evans to discuss big issues off the field.

Is the club breakaway threat credible and could relegation still be scrapped this season?

On the field the P…

Owen Slot hosts Stephen Jones and Adam Hathaway to digest a remarkable week of rugby. 

First, Sam Peters joins the podcast to discuss his altercation with Sale Director of Rugby Steve Diamond and expl…

Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Steve James and Mark Evans for a festive special.

Can the panel cope with Owen's quiz of the year, which are the best grounds on the planet and who from the rugby wor…

Stephen Jones welcomes former England international Danielle Waterman, Sunday Times writer Sam Peters and Adam Hathaway.  

The panel review the fourth pool round of the Champions Cup, reveal their Chr…

Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Steve James and Mark Evans to review another entertaining weekend of rugby in Europe.

The panel debate: is the money so big in the Premiership and Top 14 big sides ar…

Owen Slot is joined by Alex Lowe, Ben Ryan and Nick Easter. 

Ring-fencing looms. With so many teams in the relegation fight, will the Premiership scrap relegation, perhaps as early as this season or s…

Owen Slot welcomes Michael Lynagh, Adam Hathaway and Stephen Jones to discuss another thrilling weekend of internationals.  

The panel exalt Ireland's superb performance and unpack where the All Black…

Was it a try or not, why didn't England take the points in the second half, what does a win over Australia win mean for Wales, and can Ireland beat the All Blacks?

Alex Lowe welcomes Stuart Barnes, Pa…

Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Sarah Mockford to pour over the weekends Autumn Internationals.

Including full analysis of South Africa's dreadful decision making, England's hopele…

Stephen Jones continues his conversation with former Wales captain and new Times columnist Sam Warburton in part two of this special episode.

Sam candidly reveals his thoughts on the game including, w…

Stephen Jones sits down with former Wales captain Sam Warburton to discuss his life in rugby and how he’s coping without the routine and structure of the game.

They also cover why England shouldn't pa…

PLUS plaudits for Newcastle and why the All Blacks are "sandbagging".

Owen Slot welcomes Adam Hathaway, Al Dymock of Rugby World and Liam Napier from the New Zealand Herald.

There's a review of the wee…

Stephen Jones welcomes Mark Evans, Sam Peters, Alex Lowe to discuss Freddie Burns' shocking error, the tackling laws of the game and to review the Heineken Champions Cup first round.

Then a look at th…

Owen Slot welcomes Stuart Barnes, Chris Jones and Al Dymock. 

The panel look at the battle at the bottom of the Premiership with the top two seemingly in a class of their own. 

They also question the w…

This weekend Northampton face Leicester at Twickenham in aid of Rob Horne.

In this special episode, Owen Slot meets Rob to discuss his life changing injury. The former Australian international speaks …

Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Alex Lowe and former World Cup winning player, Danielle Waterman.

They cover the fallout from Bath resting players, whether defensive coaches need to do more to earn …