The Indy Rugby Podcast: Japan 2019

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The Indy Rugby Podcast: Japan 2019

A podcast from The Independent covering the Rugby World Cup in Japan, bringing you the latest news, analysis and opinion. Host Jack de Menezes, reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be joined by various guests throughout the two-month tournament, bringing you three podcasts a week until the new world champions are crowned (plus a few bonus episodes along the way). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Rugby World Cup heartbreak for England as South Africa crowned world champions

    11/03/2019

    Rugby World Cup heartbreak for England as South Africa crowned world champions

    Jack de Menezes, Samuel Lovettand Duncan Bech discuss the Rugby World Cup final after South Africa's dominant victory over a below-par England, and re-live their highlights from eight weeks in Japan in the final episode of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  2. Wales miss out again as South Africa strangle their way to World Cup final

    10/28/2019

    Wales miss out again as South Africa strangle their way to World Cup final

    With both of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals completed and the finalists identified, Jack de Menezes is joined by Duncan Bech to analyse Wales's narrow defeat against South Africa and look ahead to the showpiece match at Japan 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  3. One of the all-time great World Cup performances

    10/27/2019

    One of the all-time great World Cup performances

    Jack de Menezes, Jonathan Liew and Samuel Lovett are joined by Ruaridh O'Connor from the Irish Independent to discuss England's phenomenal victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on a special night in Yokohama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  4. 10/23/2019

    Jonathan Liew arrives, spygate, and could Eddie Jones solve Brexit?

    Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's chief sports writer Jonathan Liew from the England team hotel in Disneyland to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, delve into the mentality of Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell, discuss celebrity referees such as Jaco Peyper and ask what really is the All Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min
  5. The best weekend of World Cup quarter-finals ever?

    10/18/2019

    The best weekend of World Cup quarter-finals ever?

    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look ahead to this weekend's thrilling line-up of quarter-final action at the Rugby World Cup, make their predictions on who will reach the last four and discuss the best way to enjoy sake in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    37 min
  6. England and All Blacks cruise into quarters - but let's get clear on red cards

    10/07/2019

    England and All Blacks cruise into quarters - but let's get clear on red cards

    Samuel Lovett joins Jack de Menezes, who has a few honest words for the 'rugby's gone soft' brigade, while they review the latest round of fixtures in Japan and preview next weekend's unpredictable finale in Pool A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  7. Wales win, Cheika rages and one special night in Shizuoka

    10/01/2019

    Wales win, Cheika rages and one special night in Shizuoka

    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett are reunited on the streets of Shinjuku to discuss Wales's gripping victory over Australia, the high-tackle controversy that is spiralling out of control at the World Cup, and re-live Japan's breath-taking victory over Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
  8. "If Wales lose this to Australia, it has to go down as a shock"

    09/28/2019

    "If Wales lose this to Australia, it has to go down as a shock"

    Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's rugby writer Sam Peters for an in-depth preview of this weekend's Rugby World Cup crunch clash between Wales and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min
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    A podcast from The Independent covering the Rugby World Cup in Japan, bringing you the latest news, analysis and opinion. Host Jack de Menezes, reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be joined by various guests throughout the two-month tournament, bringing you three podcasts a week until the new world champions are crowned (plus a few bonus episodes along the way). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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