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Is Gatland Fergie or Ronaldo?
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After news broke that legendary coach Warren Gatland is returning to Wales, Chris and Ugo ask whether it is the right decision by the WRU. They are joined by Wales great Jamie Roberts who explains why a change was needed and what they get in re-appointing Gatland. But is it like Manchester United going back to Sir Alex Ferguson? Or re-signing Crist…
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2022 in Review - Wallabies, Wallaroos and 7's, where next?
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 51 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this week's episode we: Discuss the latest rugby news from Australia and overseas - 2:30 Review the year that was 2022 for the Wallabies, Wallaroo's and Aussi…
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 47, 2022.
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Ieuan Evans starts his time as WRU chairman, Siwan Lillicrap calls time on her Wales career, we hear from both in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.Door Welsh Rugby Union
After underwhelming autumn campaigns for England and Wales, the inquests by the RFU and WRU are already under way. Danny, Ugo and Chris are on the sofa to discuss whether we will see big changes with the World Cup now just under 10 months away. Is this the end of the road for Eddie Jones and England? Or will he be given the chance to get the Englan…
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The Nawaqanitawase Show - Wales vs Australia - Spring Tour Game 5
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 50 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this week's episode we: Review the Wallabies come from behind victory over Wales - 5:00 Review the Wallabies Spring Tour -37:40 Enter the Locker Room to answe…
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England booed off after Springboks defeat
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Chris and Paul Grayson pick the bones out of England's defeat to South Africa at Twickenham. Is progress being made ahead of the World Cup next year? Will the RFU stick with Eddie Jones after just one win in four matches this autumn. Wales also ended their autumn with defeat after surrendering a 21 point lead against Australia.…
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A tribute to Doddie Weir
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Chris Jones, Andy Nicol and Paul Grayson pay tribute to one of the greats of Scottish rugby, Doddie Weir, who’s died at the age of 52 following his battle with motor neurone disease. Andy and Paul remember him as a team-mate and a friend and they hear from the man himself, in a 2019 interview with 5 Live’s Darren Campbell.…
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 46, 2022.
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Wales coach Wayne Pivac reflects on the defeat to Georgia and looks forward to facing Australia. We also speak to captain Justin Tipuric and debutant Josh MacLeod.Door Welsh Rugby Union
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A must-win for all sides
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Ugo and Chris look ahead to the final two games of the Autumn Nations Series. Pod favourite Jamie George is back to discuss referees, injury comebacks and another duel with South Africa. Eddie Jones talks us through his team selection as he tinkers his line-up once again. And after one of the worst defeats in Welsh rugby history last weekend, can W…
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The World Rugby Awards in Monaco!
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We have a big pod from Monaco to finish our run of daily podcasts. Chris and Ugo are in Monaco to speak to men’s Player of the Year Josh van der Flier and New Zealand fly-half Ruahei Demant who took home the women’s prize. They also catch up with Ireland head coach Andy Farrell after a stellar 2022 for Ireland. There are also interviews with Jamie …
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So near yet so far - Wallabies lose against Ireland!
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 48 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this week's episode we are joined by Lachie from Scrumbags on Instagram, and Joey Hoey, P&D Fantasy player & Brumbies aficionado. We: Discuss Ireland's win ov…
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Don't call it a comeback? England draw with New Zealand
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Chris and Danny gather their thoughts after the game at Twickenham, where England snatched a late draw against New Zealand - gifting fans one of the most dramatic ten minutes of rugby in recent memory! Up until the 70th minute England's defeat to the All Blacks looked certain, but Eddie Jones’ men scored 3 tries to bring the score level. Chris and …
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The All Blacks are in town
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Chris Jones, Matt Dawson and Sonja McLaughlan pod from Pennyhill Park ahead of England's clash with New Zealand this weekend. We hear from Eddie Jones on Ardie Savea, the changes to his back-row and his take on the state of the international game less than a year out from World Cup. Matt heaps praise on Jack van Poortvliet after he was given the no…
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 45, 2022.
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Wales have picked a strong team to face Georgia this weekend, we hear from coaches Wayne Pivac and Stephen Jones, along with captain Justin Tipuric and centre Owen Watkin.Door Welsh Rugby Union
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Owen Farrell 100 not out
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A special podcast all about Owen Farrell who is set to win his 100th England cap this weekend against the All Blacks. Danny tells about us his first England encounter with Farrell and why he still doesn't get the credit he deserves. England team mates Henry Slade and Jonny Hill give us an insight into Farrell on the training field and how he contin…
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Nations Pod: Dark Clouds and Green Jerseys
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Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen re-unite with Chris to chat three wins for Home Nations and a near miss for Scotland against New Zealand.Do Wales need their backs against the wall to perform? What is the ‘dark cloud’ over Welsh Rugby and how might it be resolved?Tom says Johnny Sexton still means absolutely everything to this Irish team and their …
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Aussie Rugby Sevens Interview - Henry Paterson
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In this exclusive interview, Ando sits down with current Aussie Sevens superstar Henry Paterson to chat: Hong Kong Victory World Series Title 2022 Insight into 7's tactics and trainings Answer fan questions And much, much more! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter - Get Involved! Contribute to the pod at: https://ko-fi.com/pickanddriverugby…
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We need to talk about Ardie
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Danny, Ugo and Chris are back together to discuss the nominees for the World Rugby Awards. Should Ardie Savea have made the shortlist for the Men's Player of the year? Who will be crowned Coach of the Year? The debate around the next England head coach has resurfaced after the RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney said Eddie Jones' successor doesn't nee…
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Wallabies Hit Rock Bottom Against Italy - Spring Tour Game 3
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 47 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this weeks episode we: Deep dive into the Wallabies embarrassing loss to Italy - 6:00 Celebrate the 2021 Rugby World Cup Final -44:20 Enter the Locker Room to…
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Finn, Barcs and Macaroni Pie
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After battling through countless tech issues John Barclay eventually makes his debut as a co-presenter alongside Chris. They discuss the positives for Scotland despite their defeat to the All Blacks, Finn Russell's performance and where this leaves his Scotland career. There is also a look at some more social media antics from Rassie Erasmus and Jo…
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The World Cup debrief with Middleton and Sweeney
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Sara pods from Auckland for one last time before heading back home. She is joined by World Cup winner Kat Merchant and Becky Grey from the BBC Sport website to reflect on the final and how successful the tournament has been. Sara also speaks a very emotional Simon Middleton and the RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney.…
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The Ferns’ fairytale finish breaks English hearts
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Sara Orchard and Kat Merchant take a breath after the Black Ferns edged another win over the Red Roses in a breathless world cup final full of drama and skill. They react to the early red card which meant that England had a mountain to climb, and how despite keeping a hold of New Zealand for most of the game, heartbreak eventually befell the touris…
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Manu's minutes, LRZ and AWJ
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Chris and Ashy are back together to preview this weekend's autumn fixtures. They discuss Manu Tuilagi dropping to the bench for England's clash against Japan and hear from vice-captain Jack Nowell. We get Ashy's thoughts on Louis Rees-Zammit switching to full-back as Wales face Argentina in Cardiff and debate whether Alun Wyn Jones will make it to …
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 44, 2022.
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Can Wales bounce back against Argentina, we’ll hear a different side to Taulupe Faletau, how Wales defence coach Gethin Jenkins reacted to last week’s defeat, and Wales new boys Rio Dyer and Sam Costelow on their debuts. As well as coach Wayne Pivac and captain Justin Tipuric in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast.…
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Sunter's slippers and Wayne Smith's Black Ferns
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Sara and Kat Merchant pod right after England and New Zealand name their teams for Saturday's World Cup final at Eden Park. They chat to England captain Sarah Hunter about her favourite footwear and what kind of atmosphere the Red Roses are expecting. Kat is reunited with her good friend and fellow winger Lydia Thompson after she was named on the w…
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The rugby pods unite…again!
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This episode of the pod is all about the home nations in the Autumn Internationals – which means a return of the home nations gang! Chris is joined by BBC Wales Scrum V pod host, Gareth Rhys Owen and Tom English from Radio Scotland’s Rugby Podcast as they delve into what we can expect from each nation during this weekend’s fixtures. But not before …
Ugo and Chris take a trip along the M4 to bring you a special pod with Wales centurion Dan Biggar. He chats about his move to Toulon and learning French. We talk Wales and England after their shaky starts to the autumn. We also get an insight into Finn Russell, discover why Biggar loves being a captain and the reason he isn't on social media.…
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It's World Cup final week!
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To kick off World Cup final week, Sara chats to Katy Daley-McLean about captaining England to the 2014 World Cup in Paris. We hear about an awkward photoshoot at the Eifel Tower, pre-match speeches, the value of a good room-mate and Katy describes the exact moment she knew the final was won. Sara has also been speaking to Emily Scarratt who will pl…
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Penaud’s demolition job on the Wallabies - Spring Tour Game 2
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 46 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this weeks episode we: Analyse the Wallabies heart breaking defeat to France in Paris - 3:30 Review RWC21 Semi Finals and preview RWC21 Final -34:16 Enter the…
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Argentina stun England at Twickenham
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Chris, Ashy and Paul Grayson react to a shock defeat for England as Argentina claim their first win at Twickenham since 2006. Why wasn't England's attack firing? Is the Smith and Farrell partnership the way forward? And should Jack van Poortvliet be starting next week? All this plus a look back at Saturday's matches including an impressive win for …
England were pushed all the way, but thanks to a moment of magic from Abby Dow they finally got the better of Canada to book their place in the World Cup final. Sara and World Cup winners Kat Merchant and Monalisa Urquhart are at Eden Park to reflect on another Red Roses victory and wrap up all the drama from second semi-final between the hosts New…
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Billy's comeback and captain Tipuric
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Ashy and Chris preview a packed autumn schedule this weekend with New Zealand and South Africa in town. Billy Vunipola tells us he's enjoying his international "rebirth" after nearly a year in the England wilderness. Chris chats to new Wales captain Justin Tipuric about facing the All Blacks and how he's adjusting to life with the armband. They als…
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 43, 2022.
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Wayne Pivac, Justin Tipuric and Ken Owens look ahead to the All Blacks game in this week’s Welsh Rugby Union Podcast. Flanker Alex Callender looks back at the Women’s Rugby World Cup, while we also reflect on the WRU AGM and a new, old competition to boost the community game in Wales.Door Welsh Rugby Union
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Abbie Ward's line-out menu
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Sara and Kat Merchant are podding from Auckland with the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup just around the corner. They visit the England team hotel for a chat with Abbie Ward about line-outs, their semi-final with Canada and how the team celebrated Halloween. Sara has also speaks to Canada's captain Sophie de Goede and there is also a trip to the…
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The Simon Middleton Special
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With his Red Roses team chasing World Cup glory, Simon Middleton chats to Sara Orchard about his journey from glassmaker to England head coach. He reflects on his first coaching gig at Leeds, how he gets the best out of young players and the adjustments he's had to make to his coaching style. We hear about his gruelling PPP training sessions and he…
Our favourite Scotsman is back on the pod this week. John Barclay chats to Danny, Ugo and Chris about an eventful day at the office for Blair Kinghorn, the atmosphere at Murrayfield and a bit of magic from Nic White. Danny reveals he's negotiating his own contract at Quins for next season, there's more love for Gloucester and some interesting devel…
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Wallabies Scrape A Win, Wallaroos Outmuscled - Spring Tour Game 1
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 45 of the Pick & Drive Rugby Podcast! We are a family friendly, weekly podcast series; where our hosts Mitch and Ando discuss all things Australian Rugby Union! In this weeks episode we: Review the Wallaroo's quarter final defeat to England- 3:20 Analyse the Wallabies clutch victory over Scotland - 17:00 Enter the Locker…
Chris takes the pod to Jersey and goes inside the England camp ahead of their opening match of the autumn. Pod favourite Marcus Smith tells us what the team have been up to on the island and why he's feeling so at home in an England shirt. We also catch up with Jack Willis who explains how it felt to be made redundant by Wasps and what is next for …
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast 44 Extra, 2022.
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WRU performance director Nigel Walker and Women's head coach Ioan Cunningham review the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.Door Welsh Rugby Union
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No rain on Red Roses' parade
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2014 World Cup winner Katy Daley McLean joins Chris Jones and Ugo Monye for another early start, this time to review England’s quarter-final victory over the Wallaroos at a rain-soaked Waitakere Stadium. Not even the weather could damper England captain Sarah Hunter’s 138th cap though, securing her place in the record books as England’s most capped…
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Pick & Drive Live - Wallaroos v England RWC Quarter Final Preview with GAGR The Dropped Kick Off
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Join Mitch, Nick and Nathan from GAGR @DroppedKickOff_ as they preview Australia vs England in Rugby World Cup 2021 Quarter Finals This is a live stream so make sure your watching along and get your questions in! #PickandDrive #GetInvolved #RWC2021 #ENGvAUS Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGuUZxcnSqs Follow us on Facebook…
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Welsh Rugby Union Podcast Extra, Annual AGM, 2022.
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Welsh Rugby Union members will be asked to vote on a number of modernising special resolutions at the 2022 Annual General Meeting, to be held next Sunday 30th October at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel.The majority of resolutions being tabled are part of a concerted effort by the WRU Board to continue to update key elements of the WRU’s governance structu…
