The Ruck

Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe, Stuart Barnes and Al Dymock for an in-depth look into England's disastrous campaign and the major questions they now face.

Including: has England's world cup chance alrea…

Stephen Jones welcomes Times rugby writer Steve James, editor of Rugby World, Sarah Mockford and world cup winner, Michael Lynagh. 

The panel discuss, who England need to change in the back row, wheth…

In this special episode Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot and ex-Harlequins CEO and Saracens boss, Mark Evans to cast an eye over Rugby's professional era.

They discuss if the unions have too much powe…

Stephen Jones welcomes, SJA rugby writer of the year, Owen Slot and ex-Harlequins CEO and Saracens boss, Mark Evans to preview a crucial weekend.

Can England strike back if the team is unchanged, are …

Stephen Jones welcomes the Rugby Paper's, Nick Caine, The Sunday Times, Nigel Botherway and red top favourite, Adam Hathaway.   

They discuss the passion and precision of Scotland and where "flummoxed…

Recorded from England's training camp, Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe from The Times and Alex Spink from The Mirror. 

They discuss why the Calcutta Cup has been such a bore for decades, why Ireland sudd…

Owen Slot welcomes Rugby World's, Al Dymock and The Observer's, Michael Aylwin to a special episode focusing on the future of the game.

Will rugby turn into thirteen man game, can Georgia turn into a …

Owen Slot welcomes Rugby World's, Al Dymock, The Observer's, Michael Aylwin and Times columnist, Ben Kay.

The panel discuss, the Sam Underhill tackle, Finn Russell appearing to regress, and opposing c…

Recorded in Rome, Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe from The Times and Jonny Fordham from The Sun for a review of the 6 Nations first weekend.

Up for discussion: why Alex only rated Sam Simmonds 8/10 for h…

Stuart Barnes hosts a special episode, welcoming former Ireland international and Sunday Times columnist Shane Horgan, Wales international and Harlequin, Jamie Roberts, with regulars Stephen Jones an…

Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Al Dymock, Peter O'Reilly and Paul Eddison for a full preview of the 6 nations opening weekend.

Every team's strengths and weaknesses are assessed with a comprehensiv…

In this special edition of The Ruck, Stephen Jones talks to Wayne Barnes about life as a referee, the tactics officials will be keeping an eye on in the Six Nations and what Nigel Owens sang at his w…

This week Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe and former Saracens player, Will Fraser. 

They discuss the final round of the European group stages, the reasons behind English rugby having just one representat…

Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe to discuss another thrilling weekend of European rugby. 

Peter O'Reilly joins the debate from Dublin and offers his thoughts on the current strong form o…

The Ruck returns with Stephen Jones, Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Jonny Fordham.

The panel discuss why Dylan Hartley's club form will not change Eddie Jones' thinking on starting him for England. Owen…

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Stephen Jones welcomes Steve James, Owen Slot and Al Dymock for the penultimate Ruck of the year.

The panel cover: Dan Cole's struggles, Beno Obano's triumphs and Danny Cipriani's impossible task.

Ther…

Stephen Jones, Owen Slot and Sam Peters are feeling weary after the autumn internationals, with the debate raging on as to the physical damage that could be done with needless rugby matches being pla…

Owen Slot welcomes Jonny Fordham of The Sun, Tom Hamilton from ESPN and Al Dymock from Rugby World to reflect on the weekends action.

They offer answers to the following: if they were to re-plan their…