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
Picking our British and Irish Lions matchday 23 - post 6 Nations
Following the conclusion of the men's 6 Nations, Alfie, Will and Alex are back to pick their matchday 23 for the British & Irish Lions to take on the Wallabies in the first test. They selected a team…
00:55:39 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
France win the title as England destroy Wales
Following the conclusion of the 6 Nations, Alfie, Alex and Will review Super Saturday as France won the title and England humbled Wales in Cardiff. They discuss if Maro Itoje is now the front runner …
01:07:36 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
How 'super' will the Six Nations Saturday be?
Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are in Cardiff ahead of the final round of the Six Nations. They look forward to 'Super Saturday' with Ireland, England and France all in the hunt for the title and they g…
00:39:37 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
France destroy Ireland's grand slam dream - is the Six Nations theirs?
The final weekend in the Six Nations is set up nicely after France produced one of their great performances to beat Ireland in Dublin. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher review the weekend a…
01:01:33 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Weekend Preview: Where are all the 'maverick' fly-halves?
Ahead of the penultimate weekend in the Six Nations, Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher look ahead to the action. They ask whether 'maverick' fly-halves, such as Marcus Smith, don't suit int…
00:53:44 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Title on the line: Ireland vs France dissected
Former Ireland hooker Bernard Jackman and coaching consultant Ben Pegna join Alex, Will and Alfie to preview Ireland vs France. They discuss the contrasting styles of play, the rugby philosophy in Fr…
01:01:29 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
What is it like inside the England camp? Plus a huge Welsh performance
Following his time in the England camp before the Six Nations, David Walsh joins Alfie Reynolds and Alex Lowe. He explains what it was like being embedded with the team over two and a half days, how …
00:51:32 |
Tue 25 Feb 2025
England regain Calcutta Cup as wasteful Scotland miss shot at 5 in a row
England defeated Scotland 16-15 at Twickenham to win the Calcutta Cup for the first time in five years and keep their chances of winning the Six Nations alive. Alfie Reynolds, Mark Palmer, Alex Lowe …
00:32:15 |
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Finn Russell starts as Scotland eye another win against England
Alfie Reynolds, Mark Palmer, Will Kelleher and Alex Lowe preview the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham this weekend. Mark is at the Scotland camp and discusses Finn Russell starting and whether the underdog…
00:39:06 |
Thu 20 Feb 2025
How do you fix Welsh rugby? Sam Warburton previews round three of the Six Nations
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are joined by Sam Warburton to preview round three of the Six Nations. They look at the issues facing Welsh rugby following Warren Gatland's departure and …
01:04:23 |
Mon 17 Feb 2025
Gatland's gone! And is Fin Smith the next Wilkinson?
Warren Gatland has left his role as Wales' head coach in the middle of the Six Nations! Alfie, Will and Alex react to the bombshell news and also speak with Times columnist and former England forward…
00:57:07 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
England beat France to kickstart 6 Nations campaign
England beat France 26-25 in an exhilarating match at Twickenham to breath fresh life into their Six Nations campaign. Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher are in the stands to reflect on a ma…
00:32:15 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Fin and Marcus Smith start in "must win" game for England
Ahead of England hosting France at Twickenham in the Six Nations this weekend Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher react to the team selected by Steve Borthwick. They discuss Fin Smith startin…
00:43:47 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
6 Nations Round 1 review plus Ollie Chessum interview
Following the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher review all the action and cast their eyes forward to this weekend. They're at England's training base where they s…
00:59:27 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
England lose to Ireland in Dublin!
Following England's 27-22 defeat to Ireland in the opening round of the 6 Nations, Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes react to another disappointing defeat for Steve Borthwick's side. They as…
00:25:42 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
Shaun Edwards exclusive interview!
The 2025 Six Nations gets underway on Friday night as France host Wales in Paris. Shaun Edwards spent years with the Welsh team during Warren Gatland's first tenure and is now the French defence coac…
00:31:37 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
2025 Six Nations preview!
Ahead of the 6 Nations Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and Mark Palmer preview the 2025 championship. They go through each team and address the big questions! How will Ireland fare without A…
01:13:16 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Is the Champions Cup less competitive than ever?
How many teams can truly win this year's Champions Cup? Following the conclusion of the pool stages Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Peter O'Reilly look back on the action at the weekend and questio…
00:44:50 |
Mon 20 Jan 2025
England 6 Nations squad - Steve Borthwick interview!
England have named their squad ahead of the 2025 6 Nations and Maro Itoje is the new captain, replacing Jamie George. Alfie, Will and Alex are at Twickenham to react to the squad and the change in ca…
00:55:22 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
How long will Bill Sweeney survive?
It's another week and another update on the future of RFU Chief Executive Bill Sweeney. Alfie is back from Australia so he and Will try to explain what is happening and whether Sweeney will survive t…
00:53:06 |
Mon 13 Jan 2025
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