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  1. 10 HR AGO

    How Irish Rugby Saved Itself ft. TheRugbyGirl

    Irish Rugby 2025/26 Season – The Ultimate Breakdown! The 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season is heating up, and Ireland’s four provinces are delivering thrilling rugby once again. In this video, we dive deep into how Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht are performing this season – from title challenges and European ambitions to struggles and behind the scenes turmoil. ✅ Leinster’s quest for dominance ✅ Munster’s resurgence under new leadership ✅ Ulster’s rebuild and young talent ✅ Connacht’s turnaround under Lancaster We analyse the current URC table, recent results, player form, injury news, and what it all means for the Irish provinces heading into the business end of the season. Will Leinster achieve the elusive domestic + European double? Can Munster turn it around? Is it Ulster's year? If you love Irish rugby, this is the perfect roundup for fans of Leinster, Munster, Ulster & Connacht.Drop a LIKE if you’re supporting your province this season #leinster #munster #ulster #connacht #ireland #rugby #womensrugby #sixnations #podcast Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Chapters 0:00 Who Is The Rugby Girl? 3:00 Andy Farrell Media Persona 7:00 Best Players To Interview 10:15 Leinster Frustrations 15:05 Munster's Collapse 24:45 Ulster's Resurgence 33:35 Connacht's Lancaster Revival 41:10 Is Women's Media Different? 46:10 Irish Women's Rugby Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS

    What Is Wrong With Leinster This Season? | Mini-Documentary

    Do Leinster Suck Now? In this video I took a trip to Dublin to find out for myself. spoke to Leo Cullen, Tommy O'Brien and Leinster journalists to get an insider view on the team's struggles this season. After winning the 2024/25 URC title in style, Leinster have had a mixed campaign. From the heavy opening defeats on South African soil (Stormers 35-0 and Bulls 39-31) to strong home wins and recent form, we break down their results, key performances, attacking stats, and where they stand in the table. Currently sitting 4th in the URC standings with 9 wins from 14 games (46 points, +62 points difference), Leo Cullen's side have shown flashes of brilliance but also vulnerability. We analyse the big moments, standout players, bonus point hauls, and what needs to improve as they push for a top-four finish and playoff spot. #rugby #leinster #ireland #championscup #highlights #analysis #dublin #vlog #documentary Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Chapters 0:00 Strange Season 4:21 Attacking Issues 8:24 Discipline Disaster 9:27 Defensive Decline 13:34 Lions Hangover? 18:05 Underperforming Individuals 21:57 Still Contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    Why Is Rugby Union So Posh? ft. The Rugby History Project

    Why Is Rugby Posh? This week I was going by Hattie from The Rugby History Project to answer that very question. We dive into the origins of the sport, its roots in the English private school system, and the role colonialism played in the game's growth across the globe. We then ask the question if women's rugby is any different, before taking a look ahead to the Women's Six Nations. Will it be the Red Roses show again? Furthermore, what has the PWR done that has made both of us so mad? #rugby #history #england #class #socialhistory #podcast #sixnations #money #british Hattie's excellent article: https://therugbyhistoryproject.com/2025/11/03/why-is-rugby-union-posh/ follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Chapters 0:00 A Rugby Historian 2:55 Rugby Banned Books? 5:40 Its Own Worst Enemy 9:30 William Webb Ellis Never Happened 14:55 Why Is Rugby Posh? 26:25 The North South Divide Explained 32:00 Colonialism And Rugby 36:10 Is Women's Rugby Different? 43:00 Red Roses Thoughts 45:10 PWR Controversy 53:30 Wales Six Nations Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 8min

  4. 28 MAR

    The Man Breaking Rugby's Biggest Transfer Stories ft. Neil Fissler

    This week on the HG Rugby Podcast I was joined by rugby transfer expert and journalist Neil Fissler of RugbyPass. He told me his journey in rugby, how he finds transfer stories, what is really happening with Andy Farrell in Ireland and his thoughts on Steve Borthwick's England. We even get an insight into the threat posed by R360. Follow Neil on twitter: https://x.com/neilfissler Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby #rugby #podcast #transfers #fabrizioromano #news #irelandrugby #gossip #englandrugby #interview #newcastle #journalism #ai Chapters 0:00 How To Become A Rugby Journalist 4:10 How Rugby Journalism Has Changed 10:10 AI In Journalism 13:00 How Rumours Start 18:30 Why Rumours Are Good 20:45 Football HORROR Story 23:45 Ireland Stars Leaving? 29:50 Andy Farrell To Saracens? 31:50 Gregor Townsend To Newcastle 34:50 PREM Rumours 37:35 The Truth About R360 41:45 Ongoing Rumours 44:50 Rumours In Wales? 47:20 Steve Borthwick RANT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1 hr

  5. 26 MAR ·  BONUS

    Behind The Scenes At URC Basement Battle | Scarlets vs Zebre Audio Vlog

    Taken from my vlog on WRRAP YouTube Scarlets vs Zebre Parma | United Rugby Championship Round 13 | Full Match Highlights & Reaction (2025/26)Watch the action as Scarlets secured a crucial bonus-point victory over Zebre Parma in this basement battle at Parc y Scarlets! The Welsh side ran in six tries to claim a 36-17 win in Round 13 of the BKT United Rugby Championship on March 20, 2026.Jarrod Taylor crossed twice early, with Sam Lousi, Macs Page, Ellis Mee, and replacement Davis also scoring for Scarlets. Zebre fought back late with tries from Gesi, Stavile, and Odiase, but it wasn't enough against a dominant home performance.Key moments:Lightning-fast start with Taylor's try inside 2 minutes Bonus-point secured before halftime Scarlets climb off the bottom with a much-needed result This URC clash was vital for both struggling sides — see the best tries, big hits, and post-match reaction in our highlights package! #scarlets #zebre #urc #vlog #podcast #wales #rugby #URCgo #BTS Follow the pod on twitter: https://x.com/ScarletPembs Chapters 0:00 Build-Up 2:30 Pre-Game Chat 5:50 Highlights & Key Moments 14:10 Post-Game Interviews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    22 min

  6. 22 MAR

    Doping Scandals, Coach Sackings & Shock Defeats - Is Georgian Rugby Falling Apart?

    I was joined by friend of the show and Rugby Europe expert Carl Dawson to review the 2026 Rugby Europe Championship and explain what on earth is going on with Georgian rugby? We also get the latest on Portugal's shock Rugby Europe Championship win, what the latest is with Spanish rugby and get the inside scoop on Romania, Belgium, Netherland and Germany. Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby #rugby #georgia #podcast #europe #scandal #doping #shocking #portugal #worldcup Chapters 0:00 Portugal Steal The Title 5:20 Georgia Doping Scandal Explained 10:05 Georgian Rugby Collapsing? 22:25 Spanish Rugby Rise 33:55 Are Romania Back? 37:05 Belgium & Netherlands 41:30 Over For Germany? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min

  7. 15 MAR ·  BONUS

    Have Italy Actually Improved This Six Nations?

    Italy have just fallen agonisingly short of their best ever Six Nations campaign by losing to Wales in Cardiff. The Azzurri had never won three games in a single tournament before and letting this chance slip is a cruel end to what has been one of the best seasons in Italian international rugby history. In this video we will take a deep dive into the numbers behind Italy’s Six Nations campaign. We will outline the reasons for their vastly improved performances, show where they still have room to improve, and ask the question: is the new Italy here to stay? Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Mike's Interview with Six Nations Rewind: https://youtu.be/tVxAV_tfhmQ?si=G7i41axzGmrSJ-UN Franco's Interview with  @megafoonrugby : https://youtu.be/s09M37ThOSQ?si=cstXkAfTqNU9nwHc #rugbyunion #rugby #sixnations #southafrica #springboks #italy #highlights #analysis #history Have Italy Actually Improved? The Truth About Italy's Six Nations https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCiV3FkwAYUV0Pr_yZ-ddORw/collaboration/UCSiP0ju6Wq9DXkFc-7XC12g Chapters 0:00 il Progress 2:06 il Defence 3:20 il Scrum 6:06 il Problem 8:25 il Debate 11:51 il Future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    19 min

  8. 2 MAR ·  BONUS

    SPECIAL: Antoine Dupont's Salary Cap Controversy Explained | Rugby Transfer Review

    TOP 14 Finances substack: https://thepiraterugby.substack.com/p/where-french-rugby-teams-get-their Salary cap video: https://youtu.be/SpP4-a-4gdg?si=HSAXHWNeYmlGTlia Jaminet Affair video: https://youtu.be/KHeLl0ktxXQ?si=yHifQklBgIR29TVY All eyes may be on Les Bleus’ thrilling Men’s Six Nations campaign, but behind the scenes in France, a storm is brewing over that most emotive of topics: the salary cap. Just as the TOP 14 have ushered in radical changes to the cap itself, that are set to have a huge impact on the rugby transfer market, a story has broken that prompted accusations of cheating, a lawsuit for defamation, and the integrity of rugby’s biggest star, Antoine Dupont, being called into question. In this article, we will break down how the French salary cap works, what has changed and why Dupont has been left furious at accusations made by one of France’s biggest newspapers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    21 min
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Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations

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  • Creator
    Huw Griffin
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Huw Griffin
  • Show Website
    HG Rugby

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