31 episodes

Who doesn't love rugby?
No man has played for England more than Ben Youngs. He’s also a scrum-half so he’s spent most of his 127 games chatting away to team-mates, opposition and referees. His mate Dan Cole also has over 100 caps, is still in the England squad, and has cult hero status thanks to his no-nonsense approach to most of life’s events.
They’ve spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British and Irish Lions, and now podcast together every week. Throughout the Six Nations they’ll bring their ultimate guide to the championship, give you a behind the scenes tour of Twickenham, and tell you what really happens inside an England camp.
They’ll occasionally have guests, and special correspondent Joe Marler will be on speed dial for whenever they need him.

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    • 5.0 • 850 Ratings

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Who doesn't love rugby?
No man has played for England more than Ben Youngs. He’s also a scrum-half so he’s spent most of his 127 games chatting away to team-mates, opposition and referees. His mate Dan Cole also has over 100 caps, is still in the England squad, and has cult hero status thanks to his no-nonsense approach to most of life’s events.
They’ve spent 20 years together at Leicester Tigers, toured together for the British and Irish Lions, and now podcast together every week. Throughout the Six Nations they’ll bring their ultimate guide to the championship, give you a behind the scenes tour of Twickenham, and tell you what really happens inside an England camp.
They’ll occasionally have guests, and special correspondent Joe Marler will be on speed dial for whenever they need him.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
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    The FTLOR Draft: Crowning the champion!

    The FTLOR Draft: Crowning the champion!

    Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back to reveal the results of what some people are calling the sporting event of the year... the For The Love Of Rugby 2024 Draft!
     
    Ahead of the final weekend of the Women's Six Nations, we look ahead to the Grand Slam decider between France and England. After Ben's scouting mission into the Red Roses camp, can John Mitchell's side claim the championship once more in Bordeaux?
     
    Plus, Coley reveals his plans for retirement. It's a straight shootout between going on Strictly Come Dancing or become a Radio 4 traffic and travel reporter, of course.

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    • 33 min
    The FTLOR Draft: Don’t question the snake!

    The FTLOR Draft: Don’t question the snake!

    Ellis Genge and Anthony Watson join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole for an NFL-style draft. Every international rugby player (from the last 12 months) is available for selection as Dan tries to take charge of proceedings. He has a lot of rules, a stats book and a plant pot for a bell. It’s just like the NFL.

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    • 42 min
    Bibs Don’t Lie | When you know you’re getting dropped

    Bibs Don’t Lie | When you know you’re getting dropped

    How do coaches drop players? And how does it feel when it happens to you? It’s another questions episode as Ben Youngs talks about his dyslexia, and Dan Cole has started thinking about the global structure of club rugby. 

    Would we change England’s overseas policy? What’s the difference between Premiership standard and international standard? Plus Jordie Barrett signs for Leinster. 

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    • 45 min
    What is Marler doing?

    What is Marler doing?

    Have you heard of Things People Do? It’s the sensational podcast by Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce, which Dan and Ben are big fans of. 

    In this episode, you’ll hear Joe meet his favourite ever guest. Josh is a modern day Dick Van Dyke, but way better. He tells us all about being a chimney sweep, including finding skeletons in the houses of parliament, being invited to random weddings because chimney sweeps are good luck, and a phenomenal story about the time he found some 'romantic' letters up a chimney, from a wife who was having an affair. This episode really has everything.

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    • 51 min
    Quins win in Bordeaux, Saints put on a show | Champions Cup Quarter Finals

    Quins win in Bordeaux, Saints put on a show | Champions Cup Quarter Finals

    Dan Cole remembers to podcast, but forgets to text his mum back about the use of his pressure washer. Ben Youngs takes a break from cleaning his decking to analyse the Champions Cup quarters finals, and the latest Red Roses demolition job in the Women’s Six Nations.
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    • 37 min
    How big is the big dog’s mouth?

    How big is the big dog’s mouth?

    Who are rugby’s underrated players? What’s your favourite tour story? And please tell us about the time Eddie Jones tried to shave his own head and left a patch of hair on the back. 

    Dan Cole and Ben Youngs answer the best questions Reddit users can offer up in this special episode. 

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    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
850 Ratings

850 Ratings

MonkeyBY25 ,

Quickly become my preferred rugby pod

This pod is very fresh and insightful. They talk about the things that fans really want to know about. What goes on inside the changing room and behind the curtain. Dan Cole is so dry and funny - sometimes intentionally, others unintentionally. Ben Youngs is like a mischievous school boy but his technical breakdown analysis of plays is actually masterful.

GeorgeH… ,

Really?

Have to say the recent episode of this podcast that was just an entirely different podcast was… jarring to say the least. I understand it’s the same company creating both but come on. Really? I want THIS podcast in my feed, if I wanted marler’s podcast I’d have followed that show… not this one.

jeb sniff ,

Best podcast

Mega podcast nice to know some more about the sport and the behind the scenes from a different sport. Easy to listen to and always makes you laugh

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