22 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 • 16 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 Pizza Hut Buffet Years

    The Pizza Hut Buffet Years

    The Easter holidays have turned Dan Cole and Ben Youngs into grumpy old men. They tell stories of the good old days when men were men and pizza hut buffets were an acceptable fuel source for professional athletes. 

    There’s a Christmas tree prank, the real reason for Dan’s Stone Cold Steve Austin impression, the origins of Lendrid and a long pause when the lads are asked about their hobbies.

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    • 40 min
    For The Love Of Ollie Chessum: Social sec and single

    For The Love Of Ollie Chessum: Social sec and single

    Ollie Chessum joins Dan Cole and Ben Youngs to talk about his new role in charge of organised fun in England camp. He’ll tell you why he loves lineouts, how Ben could live in his shoes, and you’ll never guess who he picks to sit next to Antoine Dupont and Dan Carter at dinner.

    Dan tells a story about the sweatiest bus ever, and we take a deep dive into the Chessum family tree.

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    • 44 min
    How did England turn it around? And Ben’s top 10 Six Nations players ever

    How did England turn it around? And Ben’s top 10 Six Nations players ever

    Dan Cole has a lot of questions to answer as he returns from England camp for podcast duty. What were his favourite off-field memories? And how many attack sessions were there between the Scotland game and the Ireland game?
    And in an attempt to become a relevant pundit, Ben Youngs commits to putting George North in a list of the best Six Nations players ever, but struggles to work out the rest of his top 10.
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    • 35 min
    England go down swinging, Ben picks his team of the tournament | Six Nations Round Five Review

    England go down swinging, Ben picks his team of the tournament | Six Nations Round Five Review

    Dan Cole gets home from France, has a Sunday roast, puts the kids to bed and then calls Ben Youngs to review the final weekend of the 2024 Six Nations. 

    Ireland are champions, England are going in the right direction, and the atmosphere in Lyon might be the best Dan has ever played in. 

    We’ve seen the last of George North in Wales shirt, but what will Dan do next?

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    • 45 min
    For The Love Of France: Lyon, La Marseillaise and the French pack

    For The Love Of France: Lyon, La Marseillaise and the French pack

    Dan Cole is in his element as gives Ben a lesson on the history of French rugby. But what does the anthem really mean? And where's the best away day?
    With Dan facing Posolo Tuilagi in Lyon this weekend, we hear all their tales of the Tuilagi family dynasty. Plus, Ben and Dan pick their ultimate GB Men's Sevens team to take on the Paris Olympics this summer.
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    • 43 min
    How England Beat Ireland | Six Nations Round Four Review

    How England Beat Ireland | Six Nations Round Four Review

    Ben Youngs and Tom Fordyce return to review England’s dramatic win over Ireland at Twickenham. Albeit a bit late after some epic celebrations.
    Ben breaks down the final play in minute detail including what Ireland should have done to kill the game, and there's a triumphant voice note from the victorious Dan Cole.
    They also discuss Italy's first home win since 2013 as they put relegation chats to bed, and surprisingly, there's some sympathy for Wales. But what will happen on the final weekend?
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
16 Ratings

16 Ratings

Kano1545 ,

Great insight with two greats of the sport

As a rugby coach and player in the USA (from Cornwall though, it is great to hear the different experiences of the professional side of the game. It is a breath of fresh air. Both Ben and Dan have incredible stories that I’m sure can be told for so many episodes!

A question I have… apart from the head coach, who would you say is the most important member of background staff in the Tigers, England and Lions Camps? Who do you look back on and think they made a real difference to the team and to you personally?

Would be more than happy to take some kit off your hands, both personally and for my Augusta Furies women’s team I coach in GA. They are having their 25th anniversary weekend in September and are looking for items for their silent auction at the dinner. Money made will go back into the club and the Furies’ tour to the women’s rugby World Cup 2025 in England. (Will message on socials too)

Many thanks
Matt

Josh Pavlovich ,

My new favorite podcast!!

Thank you both for creating this podcast. I’ve been a fan of the Colar Bear and his time on Joe Marler’s “cauliflower club”, it’s great to get to know Ben better. The combination of your rugby knowledge, experience, and chemistry together makes this a winner!!

Question: Being from the states, would either of you consider playing in our young Major League Rugby for a new experience?

I’d love to kit trade, I’m @jpalov34 and would rep a Colar Bear kit proudly here in Denver, Colorado!! Cheers!

Sully Simpson-Daniel ,

Rugby WAG who found podcast before her rugby player husband did 😊

As the wife of former rugby player for Sale Sharks and England under 16’s/18’s, I love the fact that I found this podcast before he did and got to tell him to start listening to it. Can’t wait for Six Nations. Best of luck!

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