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The Rugby World Cup is done and dusted for another year but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop.   While a number of World Rugby honours have already been dished out to some well-deserving winners, we're taking a slightly different approach with our awards, with England's Marlie Packer, USA's Erica Jarrell-Searcy and Wales' Gwen Crabb joining the show to mark the occasion.   Who had the best celebration? Who was the style icon of the tournament? And exactly just what IS a 'Hey Mammas Lesbian'? Find out answers to all those questions and more on the final episode of the Official Rugby World Cup Pod for 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England are the Rugby World Cup champions! After a hard-fought battle with Canada, England have taken home the glory. 2025 champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer join the show alongside previous winner Rachel Burford to discuss the post-match shenanigans, the World Rugby Player of the Year, and THAT Twickenham crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Last Dance has arrived! It's the hometown heroes v the fan favourites with England taking on Canada at Allianz Stadium in the grand final of the Rugby World Cup this weekend. Pam Buisa and Rachael Burford join the Pod this week to convince Betty and Anne why their teams are best placed to take home the gold medal come the end of the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Red Rose Kat Merchant joins the podcast this week to preview what's sure to be two pulsating Rugby World Cup semi-finals, while the gang also sink their teeth into a heartbreaking quarter-final loss for Ireland and some big wins for New Zealand and Canada, and ask the question why England aren't yet at their best. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Things are starting to get serious at the Rugby World Cup, which is exactly why we've brought in comedian Abi Clarke to lighten the mood ahead of some do-or-die quarter-finals clashes. Canada's Pam Buisa also joins the show to dissect all the action from the past weekend with host-with-the-most Betty Glover and the always effervescent Anne Onwusiri. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seven teams have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals, with the USA and Australia set to fight to the death for the last knockout berth. The Springbok Women, meanwhile, have made history and the fireworks on the field have been equalled by the incredible buzz happening off the pitch. Philippa Tuttiet joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to discuss everything RWC25. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Cup is off to a blazing start and already some of the biggest teams in the world are starting to flex their muscles. Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri are joined by 2021 Rugby World Cup winner Kendra Cocksedge to discuss the opening weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's only two days until the opening game of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and we're gearing up for a jam-packed opener in Sunderland when England take on the United States. Meanwhile, Scotland midfielder Meryl Smith gives us all the goss from within the Thistles camp. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Rugby Women's Player of the Year and England fullback Ellie Kildunne joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to explain why losing the 2021 Rugby World Cup was the best thing that's ever happened to her - and why the Red Roses are perfectly poised to strike in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2021 World Cup finalist and former England star Shaunagh Brown joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to celebrate 50 Days to Go until the opening clash between England and the United States and dive deep into what it means to be a ‘loser’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the last dance as we record live from the World Rugby Awards in Paris after the World Cup final. Were joined on the podcast by Springbok and All Blacks legends, and what would have been an incredible centre partnership, in Conrad Smith and Jean de Villiers. In the company of host Gethin Jones and Ugo Monye, the guys reflect on the elation and heartbreak from the Springbok and All-Black camps, and where the game was won and lost. The guys are also joined by Siya Kolisi and Ardie Savea to get their immediate thoughts post the final and where to next for both teams, including a potential future presidential role for Siya! We also pick our players of the tournament, coach of the tournament, and moment of the tournament, and pick a final few additions for the Kanpai XV. Enjoy the final Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #Rugby #RugbyWorldCup #RWC2023 #Podcast #RWCFinal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined on the podcast today by three World Cup winners in; two-time World Champion Dan Carter, Ex-Springbok captain John Smit and an England legend from 2003 in Ben Kay to talk through all the semi-final action and preview the big clash this weekend. The lads dissect South Africa's incredible comeback against England and New Zealand's thrashing of Argentina and analyse where both teams stand in the build-up to Saturday night's show piece final. They also reveal; what it takes to win a World Cup, why the rivalry between NZ & SA is so fierce, why Will Jordan has become so revered, why the tunnel is so awkward pre-match, why the NZ public was too quick to judge Ian Foster, how a captain gets the best out of his team, what drives South Africa to get out of impossible positions and discuss how both teams will look to exploit each others weaknesses. Plus we're treated to some hilarious stories about; Jonah Lomu, George Gregan, Victor Matfield, Rassie Erasmus and more! This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After we were treated to arguably the greatest weekend in the history of the sport, we’re delighted to be joined on the podcast today by Ex All Blacks Captain Tana Umaga, a current World Champion in Ex Springbok Francois Louw & Ex Welsh International Philippa Tuttiett. We discuss everything from the; All Blacks epic victory against the Irish to how the Springboks managed to shock the home nation in their capital, and arguably most surprisingly how the Puma’s managed to fight back to knock out the Welsh. Tana opens up about why he feels embarrassed by the way people have treated Ian Foster, how he helped forge Bundee Aki’s career, why he decided to change the All Blacks Haka in 2005 and what his relationship with Brian O’Driscoll is like after that famous incident in that Lions series. Francois takes us behind the scenes to reveal; how Rassie meticulously plans for scenarios and outcomes better than anyone in world rugby, the secrets a team needs to know to win a World Cup and how the Springboks managed to put a game plan together against the French which saw them come out on top. Plus Philippa reveals to us why everything seemingly went wrong for the Welsh on the weekend, why she felt that the Irish’s luck was running out and how England could still have a great chance at going onto win the World Cup. This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The quarter-finals are finally here and we're joined by a stellar cast on this week's episode of the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry, to look ahead to what's set to be a mouthwatering weekend of World Cup clashes. British & Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts, Ex Irish International and one of the sharpest minds in rugby Bernard Jackman, and Fijian star Niko Matawalu join host Gethin Jones to unpick all the action, preview the quarters and of course share some hilarious stories along the way. We find out the ridiculous lengths Warren Gatland goes to to motivate his players from physical and mental punishment to forcing them to don a fake tan, discuss why the Northern hemisphere are so dominant, find out how Ireland have become such a successful rugby nation and uncover the key changes put in place that have unlocked Fijis fortunes. The lads also debate what 10/12/13 combination England should go with, why the All Blacks are basking in being 'the hunters rather than the hunted', the importance of the inside centre position at this WC, why Gavin Henson hated ice baths and we find out how Sextons and O'Driscoll's sons are already wreaking havoc across Irish rugby. This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry is back. In this episode, we are joined by two World Cup legends in All Black flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens, and Springbok World Cup winner Schalk Brits to look at their stellar careers and how they see their respective countries faring at this World Cup. We’re also joined by Scotland’s Johnnie Beattie to preview a do-or-die clash against Ireland, and Adam Coleman joins us from Tonga camp to give us the lowdown on their campaign, and who was their toughest opponent between the Boks, Ireland and South Africa. Andrew Mehrtens is on cracking form as he gives some insight into some of the niggle in the current All Blacks camp and how this is spurring them on, his thoughts on Foster, as well as reflecting on his selfless drop goal miss in 95, and playing alongside the all-time great of Jonah Lomu. We also hear about the impact South Africa leaving Super Rugby has had on the All Blacks, Schalk gives us some examples of Rassie’s meticulous planning, why he thinks Ireland will still flop at this World Cup and what he thinks of the 7/1 split and Libbok v Pollard debate. Lots more including some great Kanpai XV stories and the guys give their final predictions on who will list the Rugby World Cup in a few weeks’ time. This is your definitive review & preview of all of the World Cup action, so sit back, relax and enjoy the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry. #BeyondExpected Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.