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07/02/2024

Six Nations latest and Barry John tribute with guest Jonathan Davies

Lawrence, Steve and special guest, Jiffy, deliver their analysis of the opening weekend of the Six Nations before looking ahead to Round 2. Jiffy shares his thoughts on key players for Wales as they head to Twickenham and recalls his own feelings about playing at England HQ. He also offers his insights into why Ireland are looking unbeatable and how Andy Farrell’s time playing rugby league has influenced their style of play. The trio also pay tribute to the Welsh rugby legend, Barry John. Plus, the QBE Predictor is back in action with one result forecast that surprises the team. And the Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, joins Lawrence and Steve to discuss the ways England can bring more stability to their set up and how they see the team's chances at the weekend. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/02/2024

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33 min
30/04/2023

Cabaret: Aimee Lou Wood & John McCrea on life at the Kit Kat Club, plus Ain't Too Proud and Dancing at Lughnasa reviews!

Downstairs at the Kit Kat Club we meet the cast of Cabaret. Sex Education’s Aimee Lou Wood takes on the iconic role of Sally Bowles, and John McCrea, plays the Emcee. John previously had a hugely successful run as Jamie New in Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Recorded at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London, currently home to A Little Life, we review Ain’t Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations, which is now on at the Prince Edward Theatre. We discuss the new revival of Dancing at Lughnasa at the National Theatre, directed by Josie Rourke. The play stars Justine Mitchell, Derry Girls’ Siobhán McSweeney and Alison Oliver. Plus, what’s been happening in the West End this week? We discuss Jodie Comer on Broadway in Prima Facie and A Streetcar Named Desire releasing cheaper tickets - for a selected number of seats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30/04/2023

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32 min
07/05/2024

With special guest Will Greenwood

Lawrence and Steve are joined in the studio by Lawrence’s World Cup winning team mate and former Leicester and Harlequins centre, Will Greenwood. As well as giving his review of the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, Will shares why he thinks the policy of only allowing players from English clubs to play for the national team is a good one, sparking a debate with Lawrence. He also offers his assessment of the Premiership Run In, tells us what he loves about coaching his local rugby club and reveals his thoughts on whether he may yet have a future coaching for England. Plus, Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, is on hand to offer his predictions for Round 17 of the Premiership. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07/05/2024

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46 min
31/01/2024

Six Nations preview with guest Ben Kay

Lawrence and Steve are joined by former Leicester, England and British and Irish Lions player, Ben Kay, as they look ahead to the start of the Six Nations. Ben and Lawrence select their choices for England’s starting XV against Italy and also chat about the strengths of each of the nations, before making their predictions for who will win the championship. They also discuss the latest from the Premiership and which teams have the most to gain from the upcoming break in fixtures whilst the Six Nations is in action. Plus, find out what the QBE Predictor is forecasting the weekend scores will be and whether Lawrence and Ben agree. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31/01/2024

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33 min
19/03/2024

Six Nations Finale with guest George Kruis

Lawrence and Steve welcome former Saracens and England lock, George Kruis, to the studio for a chat as they round up the end of the Six Nations and look ahead to the return of the Premiership, with special focus on The Showdown between Saracens and Harlequins. George explains his role as line out consultant to the England team, why he feels the team’s future is so bright, and what drives the culture at his former club, Saracens. He also talks about his business fourfive.com and what he’s learned most in his transition from locker room to boardroom. Check out an exclusive discount code for listeners to the pod (see below.) Plus Lawrence tells us who he thinks are the real winners of this year’s Six Nations, why Warren Gatland should stay in charge at Wales and whether Scotland have peaked with their performance. Lol and Steve are also joined by Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, who reveals his retirement conversation with Danny Care and which basketball star Steve Borthwick has been quoting in his post match interviews. Nick also looks ahead to the start of the Women’s Six Nations and updates us on the latest news about the possible return of London Irish. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. For a 25% discount on FourFive products use the code rugby25 at checkout on fourfive.com This code applies to first-time purchasers only. Excludes items already discounted such as sale items, bundles and subscriptions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/03/2024

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45 min
26 JUN

(In)Justice: Killer Privilege | Episode 4: The Rebellion

Katja Faber transforms from mother to defender as she gears up for the biggest legal fight of her lifetime – the appeal and ensuing retrial. We examine a Swiss legal loophole that Bennet’s team exploits in an attempt to free him. And just when she least expects it, Katja receives a letter from Bennet himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Jun

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37 min
02/04/2024

Premiership drama as The Run-In continues and W6N updates from captain Marlie Packer

Lawrence and Steve review the drama of the Easter weekend Premiership action including the 100 minute game at Kingston Park, the 7 min yellow card at The Stoop and another win for 'under the radar’ Bristol Bears, as Lawrence shares his predictions for the end of season Top 4. Plus Marlie Packer is back to give us the inside scoop on all things Red Roses, including Jamie George’s visit to camp and the single thing she believes would help elevate the women’s games even further in our new feature ‘Grow the Game in association with QBE Business Insurance’. And Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, is on hand as to preview this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup Round of 16, as Lawrence and Nick assess the chances for the six Premiership clubs who’ll be fighting to make the quarter-finals. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02/04/2024

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34 min
14/05/2024

With Harlequins CEO, Laurie Dalrymple

Lawrence and Steve are joined in the studio by Harlequins CEO, Laurie Dalrymple, who lifts the lid on the business of running a Premiership club. They chat about the relationship between the RFU, PRL and the clubs, the opportunities to work cohesively to raise the profile of rugby, and why it’s a seminal time in terms of progression for the game. Laurie also tells us why the fan experience is at the heart of everything they do at Harlequins, shares his views on players moving abroad and reveals how the club are supporting players in their transition to life after rugby. Plus Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, is on hand to preview the final round of the Premiership as Lawrence, Steve and Nick look at which teams have their play-off destiny in their own hands and who will be needing results elsewhere to help them make the top four. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/05/2024

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43 min
28/05/2024

With special guest Martin Offiah

This week Lawrence is joined in the studio by rugby legend, Martin Offiah, who shares his rugby journey, chatting about why he made the switch from union to league, what it was like being team mates with Andy Farrell, Shaun Edwards and Jason Robinson at Wigan, how he feels about being immortalised in bronze at Wembley Stadium and why he’s now a supporter of Bath Rugby. Plus Martin tells us what to expect from the Rugby League Betfred Challenge Cup Final on the 8th June, where he will be Chief Guest for the triple header of fixtures. Event details and tickets can be found at https://www.rugby-league.com/ And later in the pod, Lawrence chats to Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they review the Investec Champions Cup Final, with Lawrence revealing who he thinks should have been named Player of the Match instead of Dupont, and the pair also look ahead to the Gallagher Premiership semi-final pay-offs this weekend. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/05/2024

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35 min
21/05/2024

Champions Cup preview with Gordon D’Arcy

With the Top 4 of the Premiership now decided, Lawrence Dallaglio, Steve Cording and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, review the weekend’s performances and discuss the semi-final line up, assessing the key strengths of each team. Plus Former Leinster, Ireland and British and Irish Lion, Gordon D’Arcy, joins Lawrence and Steve to look ahead to this weekend’s Investec Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse, sharing his opinion on key head to heads, what Leinster need to do to secure a win and recalling his own memories achieving European silverware. And Lawrence tells us what it was like to be back in the company of Neil Back and Richard Hill at an event last week, revealing how the ‘Holy Trinity’ came to be such a formidable combination. In partnership with QBE Business Insurance and Voxpod Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21/05/2024

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35 min

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