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The Ruck
The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis. Hosted on Acast. See a...
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Nations Championship Round 3: Are Ireland still a top side? Plus, a new Springbok captain?
The 3rd round of the Nations Championship saw New Zealand hammer Ireland, England hold on to win against Argentina and South Africa destroy Wales.
Borthwick slams the "Negativity Committee" as England dodge disaster
England finished their Nations Championship matches this summer by beating Argentina 24-31!
Steve Borthwick's side produced some of their best r...
Can Los Pumas inflict another Argentine defeat on England?
Argentina host England in the Nations Championship this weekend!
Can Los Pumas make it another Argentine win following the football World Cup se...
How can anyone stop the Springboks?
After the second round of the Nations Championship Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Charlie Morgan look back on all of the action.
They ask whi...
England back to winning ways: But did we learn anything?
England absolutely dismantled Fiji 73-8 to return to winning ways on the second weekend of the Nations Championship.
Fiji were ill disciplined a...
Full strength England face 'must win' Fiji test
It's the second round of the Nations Championship with England taking on Fiji in Liverpool.
How much pressure are Steve Borthwick's team under a...
Nations Championship starts with a bang. Is captain Pollock the answer for England?
The opening weekend of the Nations Championship produced some brilliant matches!
Alfie Reynolds, Stuart Barnes and Elgan Alderman look back on a...
England 'obliterated' by ruthless South Africa
England's opening match in the Nations Championship saw them hammered 45-21 by South Africa at Ellis Park.
From the stadium Will Kelleher, Alex...
How Can England stun the Springboks?
What are the odds that England beat South Africa in Johannesburg on Saturday?
From South Africa, Will Kelleher is joined by Alex Lowe and Charli...
Does rugby need the Nations Championship?
The inaugural Nations Championship starts this weekend but does rugby need it? Do fans even know or care what it is?
Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe an...
Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs in compelling final
Northampton Saints are the champions of England!
They beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 in the final to be crowned champions for the second time in three...
Can Exeter upset Saints to win the Prem?
Northampton Saints will play Exeter Chiefs in the Prem final on Saturday.
Alfie and Will are at Sandy Park in Devon as they look ahead to the ma...
Prem semi-final drama! Why didn't Bath kick a drop goal?
Northampton will face Exeter in the Prem final!
Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher join Alfie Reynolds to look back on the semi-final weekend whic...
Are these the most evenly matched Prem semi-finals ever?
The Prem rugby semi-final line-up is confirmed: Northampton hosts rivals Leicester and Bath play Exeter.
Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Charlie M...
Who will qualify for the play-offs!?
With one week of the regular season remaining Alfie, Will and Elgan look ahead to the final weekend in the Prem.
They chat about the crunch fixt...
French dominance in Europe! Bordeaux hammer Leinster
Alex and Will are in Bilbao to reflect on the Champions Cup final!
Bordeaux have won back-to-back titles to join the elite sides in European Clu...
Should Van Rensburg be in the England squad?
Steve Borthwick's latest England training squad includes Benhard Janse Van Rensburg, who has qualified on residency grounds. Does it make sense for hi...
Why did the RFU back Borthwick?
Despite England having their worst ever men's 6 Nations campaign why has an RFU review backed Steve Borthwick in his role as head coach?
Alfie,...
Brilliant Bordeaux, but Bath bemused. Was French TV to blame?
Bordeaux and Leinster reached the Champions Cup final after defeating Bath and Toulon, respectively. The defending champions Bordeaux now have a chanc...
BONUS: Can rugby survive its brain injury problem?
Shane Christie was one of the brightest rugby stars in New Zealand before suffering multiple concussions, leading to a brain injury that would slowly...
British & Irish Lions tour to France: No-brainer or an erosion of history?
The British & Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of touring Japan, Argentina or France. Is this a dangerous erosion of tradition? A shameless m...
Do the Prem's blowouts challenge its franchise future?
It was a week of contrasts in both the Prem and Women's 6 Nations.
In the Gallagher Prem the league continues to attract new investment but Sale...
England v France: which Champions Cup quarter-final was better?
Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Charlie Morgan look back on the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
They ask which was better...Bath and Northampto...
Are Toulouse and Bordeaux the greatest club sides in the world?
The last-16 of the Champions Cup delivered! Following an exciting weekend Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman, Alex Lowe and Mark Palmer look back on the a...
Parling's push: love it or hate it?
Following a trio of showpiece matches at big stadiums in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie are back in studio to review the action.
The...
Can Dyson's dosh build a dynasty at Bath?
Sir James Dyson has become a 50% shareholder at Bath, so what does that mean for the club and for English domestic rugby?
Will it cement the clu...
An all-time great 6 Nations produces an ending for the ages
The 2026 6 Nations is over!
One of the great championships went down to the final kick of the final match. Thomas Ramos knocked over a penalty t...
And then there were three…Is there one last Six Nations shock?
Super Saturday is almost here as the 2026 6 Nations reaches its conclusion.
Who will win the title as France, Scotland and Ireland are all in th...
Historic weekend leaves three nations in the running
What a weekend of 6 Nations action!
Italy recorded their first-ever win against England, Scotland produced one of their best performances to put...
England's 6 Nations in ruins after their first-ever defeat to Italy
England have lost to Italy for the first time!
Following a historic day in Rome, Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher are in the Stadio Olympico to...
Can 'best ever' Italy beat England for the first time?
England make the trip to Rome in the 6 Nations following two defeats and two terrible performances against Scotland and Ireland. So how much pressure...
Seismic changes in English rugby & the 6 Nations run-in
Last week the English league system saw its biggest shake-up since the dawn of professionalism: it was confirmed that from 2029/30 the PREM will chang...
Six Nations halfway house: Can Scotland or Ireland stop France’s procession?
It's a fallow week in the 6 Nations so Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman and Stuart Barnes discuss all of the action from round three.
They chat ab...
England's 'alarming' defeat to brilliant Ireland
England's hopes of a 6 Nations title went up in smoke as they lost to Ireland at Twickenham.
Following a loss to Scotland a week ago, Steve Bort...
Itoje's 100th as England face Ireland
Following defeat to Scotland in the Calcutta Cup last weekend, England host Ireland in round three of the 6 Nations on Saturday.
Alfie Reynolds,...
Is anyone good enough to stop a French Grand Slam?
The second round of the 6 Nations produced plenty of thrills and spills! Scotland stunned England in Edinburgh, Ireland got up and running by beating...
Groundhog day as brilliant Scotland bulldoze England
Scotland destroyed England 31-20 to win the Calcutta Cup!
From the stands at Murrayfield Alfie Reynolds, Mark Palmer and Will Kelleher try to un...
Can England finally win in Edinburgh?
It's Calcutta Cup week as Scotland host England in the 6 Nations.
Alfie, Alex and Will are in Edinburgh to look ahead to the match. They discuss...
What now for Gregor Townsend? And a pod debut!
On the opening weekend of the 6 Nations Scotland lost against Italy to heap pressure on Gregor Townsend, Ireland lost to France who produced a stateme...
Clinical England dismantle dismal Wales
England got their 6 Nations campaign up and running with a ruthless 48-7 victory over Wales who endured a torrid day at Twickenham.
Alfie Reynol...