The Telegraph Rugby Podcast

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Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph's rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game's most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move! New episodes out Mondays. Previously on this podcast channel: Brian Moore's Full Contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 DAYS AGO

England edge France in thriller!

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the second round of the 2025 Six Nations where England came from behind to see off favourites France at Twickenham! Fin Smith impressed on his first Six Nations start, the Northampton man was named man of the match and we discuss how his performance will influence Steve Borthwick's selection at fly half for the remainder of the tournament. Elsewhere Scotland's miserable run against Ireland continued, the defending champions left Murrayfield with a comfortable bonus point win and remain the only side capable of winning a Grand Slam after the opening two games The Telegraph's Gareth Davies joins the guys to discuss the idea Wales could be relegated from the Six Nations following their 14th consecutive loss And we tackle all your questions as usual too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 1m
FEB 3

New year, same problems for England

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the opening round of Six Nations where Ireland came from behind in Dublin to see off England in the standout fixture of the weekend It was a familiar story for Steve Borthwick's side who produced an impressive opening half before fading in the second and ultimately surrendering their lead again. We take a look at what worked, what didn't, and what can be done this weekend against France to give England a much needed win. Speaking of France, they hammered Wales on the opening night thanks to another impressive display from Antoine Dupont, we take a close look at the threat they pose England. As for Wales, we ask if Warren Gatland's side stand any chance of picking up a single win in this years tournament. Plus we take a look at Scotland's win over Italy, we hear from Brian Moore and Sir Ian McGeechan on their wildcard shouts for the Lions tour this summer and we tackle your questions as usual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 13m
JAN 29

Steve Borthwick previews England's Six Nations

Ben, Charlie and Charles are back ahead of the 2025 Six Nations and ahead of kick off we are joined by a very special guest, England head coach Steve Borthwick! He joins us to look ahead to England's campaign, discuss this weekend's opponents Ireland and also his memories of the tournament growing up Elsewhere the guys analyse Borthwick's team selection this weekend and his decision to opt for a 6/2 split on the bench We also get stuck into the best of the rest of the weekend's action and discuss the possibility of the Six Nations coming off free to air TV, with the rights deal up for renewal next year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 9m
11/28/2024 · BONUS

Telegraph Women's Sport podcast - “Growing up I didn’t have female role models”

In this bonus episode of the Telegraph Women's Sport podcast, we’re diving into the topic of inspiration. Host Dame Laura Kenny is joined by three trailblazers known for pushing boundaries. Sue Dorrington delves into her pioneering journey in women’s rugby, from discovering the sport at 23 to helping to organise the first Women’s Rugby World Cup in 1991. Sue touches on the growth of women’s rugby and the significance of representation in retaining young girls in sports. Carla Ward, a football player turned manager, discusses how the mentorship of Emma Hayes guided her through the pressures of the Women’s Super League. Highlighting the importance of visibility, Carla shares her vision for empowering young girls in sports. Zara Lachlan, a 21-year-old preparing for an extraordinary solo rowing journey from Europe to South America. Transitioning from BMX racing to ocean rowing, Zara recounts her intense preparation and the inspiration she draws from female role models. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

46 min
11/25/2024

England end a difficult Autumn in style

Ben, Charlie and Charles are back for the final time this Autumn to reflect on a long overdue win for England. Steve Borthwick's side thrashed Japan 59-14 at Twickenham to pick up their first win of the month and left fans feeling a little more optimistic ahead of the Six Nations early next year. We discuss what's working and what isn't, particularly the defensive system which was once again exposed at the weekend Fin Smith impressed off the bench, is the Northampton fly half a contender to start in the Six Nations? Elsewhere we wrap up the best of the weekend's action as Scotland ended their series with a win over Australia and Wales misery continued with a heavy defeat to South Africa Plus we discuss the World Rugby awards and tackle all your questions as usual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

59 min
11/18/2024

South Africa pile more misery on England

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on another disappointing afternoon for England at Twickenham as their winless run stretched to five following a defeat to South Africa. Was this latest defeat a result of bad tactics, or was it down to individual errors for the Springboks tries? They also address the fitness concerns after Steve Borthwick mentioned his side were not in the right condition when they arrived into camp a month ago. Elsewhere things are much worse for Wales, they were thrashed by Australia in Cardiff, a result that extends their winless run to 11. Warren Gatland says he will consider his future following the result, so we take a look at who could realistically replace him. Plus we get into the huge news surrounding a potential breakaway league for the games biggest stars and if any deal can be brokered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 1m
11/15/2024 · BONUS

Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my most unhappiest”

In this episode from the Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast, we're delving into the topic of body image. Hosted by Dame Laura Kenny, we bring together three women to share their stories and insights. Ellie Boatman, a Great Britain rugby sevens player, opens up about her journey through body image struggles and overcoming an eating disorder to develop a healthier relationship with her body and food. She emphasises the influence of social media on body perceptions and the importance of education around its dangers. Amy Truesdale, an Paralympic taekwondo champion, speaks about her confidence in competing in a male-dominated sport despite her disability. She highlights the necessity of focusing on performance over aesthetics, celebrating individual differences, and rejecting societal pressures. Kate Dale, campaign director of "This Girl Can" at Sport England, brings her expertise in promoting women's participation in sports, discussing the need for positive reinforcement and conscious behaviour around diet culture and appearance. She champions the importance of understanding female physiology in training to shift focus from appearance to performance. If you have been affected by an eating disorder, contact the NHS or Beat for help. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

49 min
11/11/2024

Same old problems for England

Ben, Charlie and Charles reflect on the second weekend of Autumn internationals which saw England stunned by a resurgent Australia at Twickenham Steve Borthwick has now lost his six test matches in 2024 and up next is the visit of World Champions South Africa Ahead of that game, we discuss if England are lacking in leaders, we also take a closer look at the defensive system and ask why it has struggled so much since the departure of Felix Jones. Elsewhere it was a disappointing weekend all round for the home nations, with Scotland, Ireland and Wales all suffering defeat as well, Ben was in Murrayfield and tells us the Scots have plenty to be happy about despite defeat to the Springboks. Plus we tackle all your questions as usual, including the possibility of French based players featuring for England and early Lions shouts too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A taxi driver is shot dead in front of his children. A high-security room goes up in flames. Then terrorists are unmasked as spies. And behind it all, a shadowy unit of the British Army. Award-winning journalist Cara McGoogan investigates the biggest cover-up of the Northern Ireland Troubles and asks: is the British state getting away with murder? The first and second series of Bed of Lies are also available to listen to on this feed: Series 2: It was meant to be a miracle treatment, but it became a deadly poison. Cara McGoogan investigates the story they didn't want you to know - and one of the biggest medical disasters in history. Series 1: They have the perfect relationship, until one day he vanishes. Her hunt leads to other women just like her - and a web of state-spun lies. This is the untold story of one of Britain's biggest secrets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Forward Pass Definition:

03/07/2023

CaliCorky

If the forward speed of the ball exceeds the forward speed of the player making the pass, then the pass is a forward pass. (Forward speed is the rate of progress longitudinally down the pitches length).
Do they even want to do this podcast?

11/16/2023

therojay

This podcast gives every impression of being one that the Telegraph really isn’t invested in airing and the reporters aren’t really excited about appearing on. (They appear way too enthusiastic whenever they mention “this is the last pod of the season” or “this is our last pod from the World Cup.”)Maybe that’s why the pod episodes are so sporadic. During the World Cup, the pod panelists appeared more interested in sharing their travel stories while covering the event in France. The Telegraph should either commit to airing this podcast on a regular, predictable basis or stop doing it.
Great podcast, balanced opinion and awesome guests

11/29/2022

nula36

Brian Moore is a sensible intelligent host and though he occasionally can’t wait to give his opinion, he usually does a great job of setting his guests up to have an interesting conversation. I could listen to Bob Skinstadt all day.
Great Show

06/07/2021

Skeeby Beck

Brain is a great host - bringing insight and depth to the conversation with a broad spectrum of guests - crossing codes, geos, players, coaches and fans! Glad to see that Brain has recovered from recent illness. This show goes from strength to strength. Recent episodes around the upcoming Lion’s tour of SA have been outstanding. Keep up the great work Brian and team. June ‘21

Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph's rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game's most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move! New episodes out Mondays. Previously on this podcast channel: Brian Moore's Full Contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.