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Joel Kpoku | Le French Rugby Podcast | EP 30
Lyon's player of the match in the win over Wasps that saw them through to a first major final since 1933, Joel Kpoku, joins us to discuss making a big impression early on in his career in France, what went wrong for him at Saracens, international asp
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Lyon's player of the match in the win over Wasps that saw them through to a first major final since 1933, Joel Kpoku, joins us to discuss making a big impression early on in his career in France, what went wrong for him at Saracens, international aspThe Classic All Blacks preview their epic clash against Spain in front of 40,000 fans | RugbyPass
The Classic All Blacks discuss their preparation and what to expect when they take on Spain at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium.RugbyPass Offload Ep 34 - John Cooney - Broncos, Brad Thorn & Marcell Coetzee
Ulster's Slot machine, John Cooney joins the panel this week to talk us through his journey across Irish rugby.Where Eagles Dream | USA vs All Blacks Documentary | RugbyPass Originals
Where Eagles Dream, the behind-the-scenes rugby documentary with the USA ahead of last October’s fixture versus the All Blacks in Washington DC, has been released. RugbyPass was given exclusive access to film the preparations for the prestigious matcOffload Ep 33 - Nic White - Wallaby Legends, Cheika v Jones, and The Honey Badger let loose in Chicago
Ryan's BaaBaas BFF and Wallaby scrum-half, Nic White joins us this week with some incredible stories from a well-traveled career.Eben Etzebeth | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton travels to the South of France to visit the home of French giants Toulon and Springbok giant, Eben Etzebeth.Alex Lozowski - Pigs Head Initiation's, Learning from Andy Goode & Playing For Chelsea FC
On this episode we're joined by England & Saracens utility back Alex Lozowski to hear about the incredible highs, lows and hilarious stories from his career so far.Abbie Ward on beating New Zealand, moving to Bristol and quick-fire questions | Tunnel talk
RugbyPass' Lucy Lomax chats to England Bristol player Abbie Ward about England's success against New Zealand, her recent move to Bristol and her England teammates.Offload Ep 30 - Zach Mercer - Life in Montpellier & England Ambitions
We're globe-trotting this week as Ryan is dialing in from Glasgow's tour in South Africa and Zach Mercer joins us from the South of France after a massive win for Montpellier against Harlequins in the Champions Cup.Will Toulouse get dumped out of the Champions Cup ? | Le French Rugby Podcast
Reigning champions Toulouse clung on to stay in with a shout of qualifying for the quarter-finals, despite being down to 14 men for 70 minutes against Ulster, and we chat to try scorer Manny Meafou about his journey from rugby league to NFL prospectThe Honey Badger - Nick Cummins joins Ryan and Max - RugbyPass Offload - Episode 29
We're joined by Australian rugby royalty in the form of The Honey Badger, Nick Cummins this week.Mike Brown | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton is joined by former England international Mike Brown in the City of Newcastle. Mike discusses his difficult ending at Harlequins, how that team turned around their season to win the Premiership and much more.Episode 28 - Freddie Burns & Max Lahiff - Dropped at Nandos, Loyalty & England's next head coach
With Ryan off on his travels, Freddie Burns steps into the breach once more for a cracking episode. We hear about his trip to Dubai with Ben Youngs and his family, training punch ups in his earlier days and getting dropped at Leicester over a Nandos.The Grand Slam Enforcer | Paul Willemse | Le French Rugby Podcast
Another week, another Grand Slam winner... France enforcer Paul Willemse joins us to discuss his role as the only out-and-out second row in the team, the Shaun Edwards effect, his journey from budding Springbok to French hero and much more.Chris Ashton | Rugby Roots
Jim Hamilton is joined by friend, former teammate and serial try-scorer Chris Ashton, as the pair take a walk down memory lane and discuss Chris' often controversial career to date.We got a chance to meet some of the top players ahead of the Six Nations | Women's Six Nations 2022
Trying to hurt Martin Johnson and O'Driscoll and Sexton becoming Irish legends | Malcolm O'Kelly | All Access
Jim Hamilton sat down with Malcolm O'Kelly to discuss his career to date which included 92 Irish caps and two British & Irish Lions tours, the rise of O'Driscoll and Sexton and being coached by greats such as Gatland, Woodward and Cheika.Greg Alldritt & Le Grand Chelem | Le French Rugby Podcast | Episode 22
We're joined by Grand Slam winner and Six Nations Player of the Championship nominee Greg Alldritt to find out whether the trophy really got lost in the Seine, how the celebrations went down, what it's like being a player in this France setup.RFU Belonging - Back in the Game
“They’re always there, picking me up if I fall down.” 🤝 There is a place for everyone in rugby, no matter how long ago you stopped playing! Find your local club and get #BackInTheGameLe French Rugby Podcast - Episode 19
Benjamin Kayser and Johnnie Beattie are back to go through France's big win at Murrayfield with a fine tooth comb. We discuss how the French are now set up to win away, how Gregor Townsend ignored all of Johnnie's tactical advice and how he bumped inEpisode 23 - Jack Nowell, Ryan & Max on England Camp, Six Nations and Post Match Beers & Feeds
Jack Nowell joins us this week to give us an insight into England camp pre and post the Guinness Six Nations game against Wales. He tells Max and Ryan what's changed in camp since he was last involved and how the squad is prepping for their next gameRyan Wilson and Jim Hamilton | Rugby Roots | Ep 1
Jim Hamilton is joined by Ryan Wilson in episode 1 of Rugby Roots. The Scotland duo take a walk around Murrayfield and look back at Ryan's life and career to date.RugbyPass Offload with Sam Skinner | Episode 22
Scotland and Exeter's Sam Skinner joins the lads this week to preview their Guinness Six Nations game against France this weekend. Max and Ryan also give their thoughts on the potential addition of South Africa to the Six Nations.Episode 21 - Luke Cowan-Dickie, Six Nations Review and Sinckler's Sauna
We hear from Exeter Hooker about his journey with England and the Lions, his relationship with Eddie Jones and of course that volleyball moment in Edinburgh during the Calcutta Cup.Facing Goliath | A story following Italy as they take on the mighty All Blacks | A Rugby Originals Documentary
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Italian rugby team as they prepared for a clash with the All Blacks at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.Marinate With Max | Episode 2 | Bolognaise
In episode 2 of Marinate With Max, Bristol Bears prop Max Lahiff, takes on an Italian classic. The Spaghetti Bolognese.Episode 20 - Scotland’s search for a Slam, Sir Clives’s Rebuke & The Real Paddy Power
Ryan and Max review the Calcutta Cup clash in Edinburgh as well as the rest of the first round of this year's Guinness Six Nations.Facing Goliath Trailer | Behind the scenes with Italy vs All Blacks | RugbyPass Originals
RugbyPass went behind the scenes with the Italian rugby team as they prepare for a clash with the All Blacks at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the Azzurri have entered a new era in their history.Le French Rugby Podcast | Episode 14 | Tala Gray
Stade Francais skipper Tala Gray joins us to relive the drama of their victory over Connacht... and what he said to Wayne Barnes in the aftermath of Tolu Latu's red card! We also talk about switching international allegiance to Samoa and more...Rob Kearney and Alfie Barbeary - A Lion and a Wasp | RugbyPass Offload | Ep 17
Max and Ryan are joined by England's hottest prospect Alfie Barbeary and Irish legend Rob Kearney.Champions Cup Chaos, Eben Etzebeth drama & we speak to Zach Mercer | Le French Rugby Podcast | EP 12
We catch up with England international Zach Mercer to find out all about the Covid cases in the Montpellier camp, their European ambition, being back on Eddie Jones' radar after a chat at a recent Top 14 game and much more.Simon Zebo
The Season | Series 8 | Episode 9
The new season arrives and the BBC team prepare for Round 1 with a rugby camp on the Sunshine Coast. A new roster and coaching team set the wheels in motion as excitement builds to the start of the Queensland GPS competition. A trial against IpswichFrancois Hougaard on Wasps beating Tigers and Bakkies Botha memories | RugbyPass Offload EP 16
Springbok star Francois Hougaard joins Ryan Wilson, Max Lahiff and Marc Edwards on Episode 16 of our podcast RugbyPass Offload this week. The Wasps utility players talks beating Leicester and memories from playing for the Bulls in Super Rugby.Kobelco Kobe Steelers vs NTTCommunications Shining Arc | Japan Rugby League One | Round 1
Former Australia rugby full back Israel Folau was in brilliant form as he made his return to rugby union in Japan Rugby's League One. Watch League One rugby on TheRugbyNetwork.com for free!Tokyo Suntory Sungoliath vs Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo | Division 1 | Round 1
All Black star Damian McKenzie made an impressive debut in Japan Rugby League One in a high scoring affair between both Tokyo sides. Watch Japan Rugby League One for free on TheRugbyNetwork.com #JapanRugby #RD1Offload Ep 15 - A Rugby Player's Christmas and England's Lewis Ludlam
We're also joined by England and Saints back row Lewis Ludlam to chat about life at Northampton, playing for Eddie Jones and The Rugby World Cup.Guess the Olympic Gold medal hero | Sam Quek | England Rugby
Watch England Rugby starts Max Malins, Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry trying to work out who the mystery Olympic Gold medalist Samantha Quek is #WearTheRose O2SportsOffload Ep 15 - A Rugby Player's Christmas and England's Lewis Ludlam
We're also joined by England and Saints back row Lewis Ludlam to chat about life at Northampton, playing for Eddie Jones and The Rugby World Cup.RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP3 | The Journeyman Ollie Phillips on Lomu, Madonna & The Moulin Rouge
Ryan, Max & Marc are joined this week by journeyman Ollie Phillips to recount some of the loosest rugby stories you'll ever hear, from sharing a house with Haskell in Paris to sharing a bathtub with Madonna!Just how good is it being coached by Ronan O'Gara? | Le French Rugby Podcast | Episode 10
Current La Rochelle and soon to be Toulon fly half Ihaia West joins us to discuss the heartache of losing out in two finals last season, the criticism he received, learning lessons under Ronan O'Gara and the prospect of a switch in nationality.Episode 14 - Ali Price, Quarantine Hotels & Champions Cup Rugby
Ryan fills us in on his hotel quarantine Odessey and we're joined by Glasgow, Scotland and British & Irish Lion Ali Price this week. We hear about his Lions experience, playing alongside maverick Finn Russell for club and country.Episode 13 - All Black & Bristol Bear John Afoa joins the panel | Offload
Max, Ryan and Marc are joined this week by former All Black and current Bristol Bears coach and prop John Afoa to hear about life in the front row.Why was Eddie Jones spotted at a Top 14 game in France? | Le French Rugby Podcast | Episode 8
It's December and that can only mean one thing... Santi's coming to town! Fresh from scoring a sackful of tries in Bordeaux's big win away at Racing, Argentina international Santi Cordero joins us to talk about the cultural difference with Exeter,Ryan Wilson on 'almost' becoming a Barbarians rugby captain | RugbyPass Offload | EP 12
After the high of being named captain for the Baa-Baas, Ryan fills us in on the low of the game being cancelled and what exactly went on behind the scenes. We hear about the 11th hour cancellation of the game and the build up and fall out. Ryan tellsGuess the celebrity Rose | Karen Carney | England Rugby
Guess the Celebrity Rose. Can you work out our mystery sporting celebrity before @EnglandRugby stars Sarah Hunter, Hannah Botterman & Amy Cokayne? | Karen Carney | England Rugby | #WearTheRose O2sportsGuess the celebrity Rose | Adebayo Akinfenwa | England Rugby
Guess the Celebrity Rose. Can you work out our mystery sporting celebrity before @EnglandRugby stars Sarah Hunter, Hannah Botterman & Amy Cokayne? | Adebayo Akinfenwa | England Rugby | #WearTheRose O2sportsFreddie Burns | All Access
Freddie Burns joins Jim Hamilton as the pair look ahead to this weekend's mouth watering clash between England and South Africa at Twickenham.Can France pile further misery on New Zealand rugby? | Le French Rugby Podcast
Benji's back with a good excuse for missing last week and tales to tell from his big night out with Rodrigo Roncero, we look at whether Antoine Dupont will win the World Player of the Year award and build up to France v New Zealand!Offload Ep 10 - Springbok Hero Bryan Habana Joins the Panel
Springbok legend Brian Habana joins us this week ahead of the England v South Africa game this weekend .Guess the Olympic Gold medal hero | Max Whitlock | England Rugby
Watch England Rugby stars Max Malins, Courtney Lawes and Tom Curry trying to work out who the mystery 3-time Olympic gold medalist is.Can the All Blacks bounce back against France after being ruthlessly beaten by Ireland? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons analyse how the All Blacks lost to Ireland, discuss how they can bounce back against France, and review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series.Finn Russell on fighting waterboys, facing the Springboks & $100k watches | RugbyPass Offload | EP 9
Finn Russell joined our RugbyPass Offload rugby podcast this week as Scotland continues their Autumn Nations Series run. Max Lahiff, Marc Edwards and Marc Edwards spoke to Finn about the Lions Series, Scotland vs Springboks & pitch invaders in rugby.Why Ireland could beat the All Blacks, the Kiwi take on Autumn Nations Series, and is Jarvo 69 an inside job? | Aotearoa Rugby Pod
The Aotearoa Rugby Pod panel of Ross Karl, Bryn Hall and James Parsons review the latest round of the Autumn Nations Series, preview this week's All Blacks test against Ireland, and ask how Jarvo 69 keeps getting away with his stunts.Jack Nowell brilliantly lifts the lid on the new England rugby | RugbyPass Offload | EP 8
England rugby and Exeter Chiefs winger Jack Nowell is back for a second time this season! Jack spoke with Marc Edwards, Max Lahiff and Ryan Wilson about many different things!RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP7 | Andy Powell is the funniest man in rugby
RugbyPass Offload is back for it's 7th week and Ryan Wilson, Max Lahiff and Marc Edwards were lucky enough to be joined by Welsh rugby legend Andy Powell. We look at the Autumn Nations Series and Andy tells us some sensational stories.RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP6 | Chris Robshaw on Marcus Smith, England Rugby & life in the MLR
We are joined by rugby royalty this week as MLR and former former England captain Chris Robshaw joins the podcast. Max Lahiff, Ryan Wilson and Marc Edwards also talk the brilliant Marcus Smith and the England rugby squad announcement.Adam Radwan | All Access | Is he the fastest rugby player in the world?
We are back with a new series of All Access with Jim Hamilton. We kick off this season with Jim talking to electric England and Newcastle rugby winger Adam Radwan. The youngster talks about his big break into the England rugby scene in 2021 and his sBig Joe & The Big Comeback | Le French Rugby Podcast | Episode 1
Le French Rugby Podcast is back and who better to help us kick off Season 2 than the King of Toulouse... Big Joe Tekori joins us to talk corner flags, celebrations, gin and tonic kryptonite, being Mr Barbarians and Cheslin Kolbe's departure. Season 2RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP5 | Rugby sensation Louis Rees Zammit like you have never seen him before
Louis Rees-Zammit joins Marc, Max and Ryan this week to reveal all about being the youngest player on the Lions Tour to South Africa, taking care of Bill, fines, becoming a social media sensation, Gloucester initiations and lots more.RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP4 | A Clockwork Orange, Islander remedies and Jonny Hill
Max and Ryan are joined this week on the panel by England, Exeter and British & Irish Lion second-row Jonny Hill.RugbyPass Offload | Max's Book Club | The Joe Marler Edition
Max Lahiff reads an extract from England prop Joe Marler's book regarding his first interaction with former coach Martin Johnson.RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP2 | Rugby Returns with Jack Nowell, Ryan Wilson & Max Lahiff
We welcome back the new season with Jack Nowell joining Max and Ryan to review the first weekend of action.RugbyPass Offload | S2 EP1 | Pre-Season & Lions debrief with Hamish Watson, Ryan Wilson & Max Lahiff
We're back for Offload Season 2, with new host Marc Edwards joined by Max Lahiff, Ryan Wilson and special guest this week Hamish Watson.
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