RFU.com Podcast

RFU Podcast

Thu, 24 May 2012 16:42:00 GMT

In this week's RFU Podcast, we speak to the major players as the domestic season reaches its climax at Twickenham. Ben Foden, Graham Rowntree are ready for England's clash with a star-studded Barbarians side on Sunday in the Killik Cup.

RFU Podcast, May 17, 2012

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:40:00 GMT

Graham Rowntree leads the charge on the RFU.com podcast this week, analysing the unique challenges of a five-match tour to South Africa. We’ve also got Jonny Wilkinson and Iain Balshaw on their Amlin Challenge Cup final meeting this Friday at the Twickenham Stoop; new England centre Jonathan Joseph on how he is ready to stake his international claims this summer; and for England captain Lawrence Dallaglio as he nears the end of the epic 2,872km Dallaglio-Flintoff Cycle Slam.

RFU podcast, May 10, 2012

Thu, 10 May 2012 16:35:00 GMT

Lancaster reveals his South Africa squad, the Sevens teams ready for home comforts, Robshaw and Farrell take the top gongs and Gloucester’s fans prove they have what it takes.

RFU podcast, May 3, 2012

Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

England’s new interim Attack Coach Mike Catt headlines the RFU.com podcast this week, talking about his plans to get the backs firing on the five-match tour to South Africa. We also hear from RPA chief Damian Hopley on dealing with mental health issues in the game; England Under 20 Head Coach Rob Hunter on his squad for the Junior World Championships; prodigious young lock Joe Launchbury on London Wasps’ battle for Aviva Premiership survival; and record-breaking England Sevens forward James Rodwell.

RFU Podcast, April 27, 2012

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:39:00 GMT

This week’s RFU Podcast kicks off with England in training for the Glasgow Sevens and the Marriott London Sevens. We've also got Tom Palmer, Shane Geraghty, Lawrence Dallaglio, Army v Navy

RFU Podcast, April 12, 2012

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:34:00 GMT

England and Leicester Tigers scrum half Ben Youngs headlines the RFU.com podcast this week, discussing the ups and downs of long campaign for the 22-year-old, who is eyeing a fourth Aviva Premiership final and ending the season on tour to South Africa. We’ve also got Emily Scarratt and Chris Cracknell preparing for the Marriott London Sevens at Twickenham and chat about the RFU Championship playoffs with Bristol prop Jason Hobson.

RFU Podcast, April 12, 2012

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:39:00 GMT

This week’s RFU.com podcast focuses on England Under 18’s triumphant FIRA/AER European Championship victory in Madrid, with Head Coach John Fletcher and his right hand man Peter Walton providing the details. We also find out what’s next for former England and London Wasps flanker Tom Rees after persistent injuries forced him to retire at 27 and hear from RFU Chief Commercial Officer Sophie Goldschmidt after a new four-year deal with BMW was announced for the Union.

RFU Podcast, April 04, 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 14:12:00 GMT

English teams flying the flag in Europe, we get the latest from the England Under 18s and Sevens and it’s schools day at Twickenham

RFU Podcast, March 30, 2012

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:33:00 GMT

Stuart Lancaster and Ben Foden headline the RFU.com podcast this week, talking about the former’s appointment as permanent England Head Coach. We’ve also got former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio on Rugby World Cup 2015; look at England Sevens with Ben Ryan; and preview Saracens against Harlequins at Wembley with opposing locks George Robson and Steve Borthwick.

RFU Podcast, March 22, 2012

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:34:00 GMT

On this week’s RFU Podcast we wrap up the 2012 RBS 6 Nations and hear from captain Chris Robshaw after England’s impressive 30-9 win against Ireland. Stuart Lancaster delivers us his tournament debrief while we also hear from Freddie Burns, Rob Hunter, Charlie Walker and Gary Street.

RFU Podcast, March 15, 2012

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:39:00 GMT

Owen Farrell, Tom Croft and Graham Rowntree all set for St Patricks Day, Emily Scarratt hunting down another Grand Slam and Marland Yarde and the Under 20s prepare for their 6 Nations finale

RFU Podcast, March 08, 2012

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:46:00 GMT

England talk, from Andy Farrell, Moody, Rowntree, Corbisiero and Hodgson on the mens side, Rowena Burnfield on the womens game, Charlie Walker talks 20s and 7s and Sam Vesty on the familiar foe coming up in the LV semifinal

RFU Podcast, March 01, 2012

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 17:02:00 GMT

New RFU CEO Ian Ritchie tells us he’s privileged to be working in an inspiring sport and talks about his long and short term priorities. We’ve also got England captain Chris Robshaw reviewing the last-gasp defeat to Wales at Twickenham and Toby Flood discussing his Morpeth memories after being reunited with his former teammates in Loughborough.

RFU Podcast, February 23, 2012

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:46:00 GMT

Scarlets No.8 Ben Morgan headlines a stellar list on the RFU.com podcast this week, telling us about running out at Twickenham for the first time, the banter he’s been receiving from his domestic teammates and his expectations of a big back row battle. We’ve also got Manu Tuilagi, Lee Dickson, Stuart Lancaster, Vicki Fleetwood, Maggie Alphonsi and Anthony Watson on their clashes with Wales.

RFU Podcast, February 16, 2012

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Chris Robshaw is England captain for the entire RBS 6 Nations and we hear from the Harlequins skipper, Stuart Lancaster and Andy Farrell on this week’s RFU.com podcast.

RFU Podcast February 09, 2012

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:39:00 GMT

Charlie Hodgson, Dylan Hartley and Geoff Parling headline the RFU.com podcast this week as the new-look squad head to Italy looking for a second successive RBS 6 Nations win. We’ve also got Stuart Lancaster previewing the game; England Women’s captain Sarah Hunter; and Bedford Blues wing Josh Bassett, the Championship's leading scorer, who makes his England U20 debut in Rovigo on Friday night.

RFU Podcast, February 02, 2012

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:53:00 GMT

We hear from Farrell, Lancaster, Botha and Robshaw from the elite, McLean and Street from the women, Spencer from the Saxons and Kvesic from the Under 20s as well as Rob Vickerman heading off with the 7s

RFU Podcast, January 27, 2012

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:19:00 GMT

This week's RFU Podcast hears from two making rapid progress - Harlequins centre Matt Hopper and teenage Saracens scrum half Ben Spencer - who both start against the O2 Ireland Wolfhounds at Sandy Park

RFU Podcast, January 19, 2012

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT

On this week's Podcast England full back Ben Foden takes responsibility, John Callard says he's excited by the Saxons, Leeds back row Chris Walker reports back from the Under 20s camp and the RFU Executive ready to take things forward

RFU Podcast, January 12, 2012

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Stuart Lancaster on his England squad, Mike Brown happy with his lot, Graham Rowntree moves forwards and Messrs Dallaglio, Greenwood and Vaughan get set for 2015.

RFU Podcast, January 05, 2011

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:07:00 GMT

England’s Interim Head Coach Stuart Lancaster dominates the first RFU.com podcast of 2012, explaining his plans to revitalise the players and squad, starting with the week-long RBS 6 Nations training camp in Leeds. We also hear from Scarlets’ Bristol-born No.8 Ben Morgan who has opted to make himself available for England this week and precocious England Under 20 and Leicester Tigers fly half George For d, who has gone to develop his game further at RFU Championship Leeds Carnegie.

RFU Podcast, December 29, 2011

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:40:00 GMT

On this week's RFU Podcast we hear from some of the key men in the record breaking Big Game 4, catch up with two Leicester Tigers with England ambitions in 2012, review a superb year for England's Women and get an update on the RFU Coaching Academy.

RFU Podcast, December 22, 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:21:00 GMT

On the final RFU.com podcast before Christmas we give an England flavour to the Big Game 4 between Harlequins and Saracens at Twickenham on December 27. We have Quins’ England hopefuls Mike Brown and George Robson chatting about the game, where they’ll be up against resurgent England fly half Charlie Hodgson, who also gives his thoughts. And watching from the stands will be England Assistant Coach Graham Rowntree, who talks Christmas plans and England selection.

RFU Podcast, December 15, 2011

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:02:00 GMT

Richard Hill pays a revealing personal tribute to his friend and teammate Jonny Wilkinson in this week’s RFU Podcast. We also catch up with Harlequins award-winning captain Chris Robshaw and check out some stars of the future.

RFU Podcast, December 9, 2011

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:37:00 GMT

England’s new coaching team top the bill on the RFU.com podcast as Stuart Lancaster, Graham Rowntree and Andy Farrell outline their vision for the upcoming RBS 6 Nations. We also look at the career of retired England hooker Steve Thompson; hear about the Heroes Rugby Challenge and Varsity Match; and check in with England’s victorious Women’s and Sevens teams.

RFU Podcast, December 2, 2011

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:33:00 GMT

This week’s RFU.com podcast looks at England Women’s series victory over New Zealand with scrum half Natasha Hunt; the Heroes Rugby Challenge game at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday with England Under 18 starlet Anthony Watson, All Blacks legend John Kirwan, former South Africa and Italy head coach Nick Mallett; the 130th Varsity Game next Thursday with both captains; and Danny Cipriani’s England ambitions after the Barbarians Australia clash last Saturday.

RFU Podcast, November 25, 2011

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:54:00 GMT

Rugby League star Sam Tomkins headlines the RFU.com podcast ahead of the Barbarians clash with Australia at Twickenham tomorrow. We also hear from Tomkins’ one-off teammate and Springbok flyer Bryan Habana and coach Graham Henry. Plus England Women’s skipper Katy McLean on preparations for the Black Ferns and England Sevens new skipper Greg Barden on life on the Gold Coast.

RFU Podcast, November 17, 2011

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:12:00 GMT

This week we hear from departing England team manager Martin Johnson who explains his reasons for leaving his post, we also speak to retiring London Wasps and England man Joe Worsley as well as legendary fly half Jonny Wilkinson who has his autobiography out

RFU Podcast, November 10, 2011

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:44:00 GMT

England and Harlequins No.8 Nick Easter headlines the RFU.com podcast this week, chatting about the 2012 QBE International against Fiji, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand, and his club side’s upcoming Heineken Cup campaign. We also hear from big names Toby Booth, Jim Mallinder, Owen Farrell, Geordan Murphy, Stuart Hooper, Bryan Redpath and Elliot Daly.

RFU Podcast, November 03, 2011

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:17:00 GMT

We speak to two prominent hookers on this week’s RFU.com podcast, with England’s Dylan Hartley and South Africa’s John Smit eager to get stuck into domestic and European action after their respective Rugby World Cup campaigns. We also catch up with former England Women’s captain Sue Day, who is climbing Mount Everest in aid of the Wooden Spoon Charity.

RFU Podcast, October 27, 2011

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:10:00 GMT

On this week’s RFU.com podcast we hear from the first Englishman to be named IRB Young Player of the Year George Ford; New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup winning coach Graham Henry and captain Richie McCaw; England’s Women’s stalwart Amy Turner ahead of their autumn action; and England Sevens Head Coach Ben Ryan.

RFU Podcast, October 20, 2011

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:58:00 GMT

In this week's podcast we hear from Harlequins man Danny Care on his return to fitness, Movember and his assessment of England's RWC campaign, we also hear from the Sevens camp as they build towards the series opener and we catch up with Women's boss Gary Street

RFU Podcast, October 13, 2011

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:16:00 GMT

The major players in England’s Rugby World Cup campaign reflect on their return home from the 2011 tournament in this week’s RFU Podcast

RFU Podcast, October 6, 2011

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:35:00 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson and Toby Flood are the England double act in this week's RFU Podcast from Auckland - and back home we check out the next generation of stars and sample the culinary skills of the Aviva Premiership's finest

RFU Podcast, September 29, 2011

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:43:00 GMT

This week's RFU Podcast reports from the England camp in New Zealand on the build-up to this weekend's final World Cup Pool B match agains Scotland. Martin Johnson talks through the team selection and we hear from flanker James Haskell who previews the clash as well as from fans on the ground in Auckland

RFU Podcast, September 22, 2011

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:24:00 GMT

This week's RFU Podcast reports from the England camp in New Zealand on the build-up to this weekend's third World Cup pool match against Romania, Martin Johnson talks through the team selection and we hear from Sale Sharks wing Mark Cueto on his return to the side as well as catching up with hooker Lee Mears

RFU Podcast, September 15, 2011

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:42:00 GMT

Ben Youngs, who came off the bench to score the clinching try against Argentina, reviews that performance and the build-up to Sunday's game against Georgia. We also catch up with hooker Steve Thompson and team manager Martin Johnson

RFU Podcast, September 8, 2011

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMT

The waiting is over and the Rugby World Cup is upon us as we hear from assistant coach Graham Rowntree and Saracens prop Matt Stevens ahead of Saturday's game against Argentina, we also hear from Ugo Monye and Christian Wade who were in Aviva Premiership action last weekend

RFU Podcast, September 1, 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMT

This week we hear from England seniors duo Steve Thompson, Delon Armitage, England Under 18 head coach John Fletcher and Worcester skip Chris Pennell and more

RFU Podcast, August 25, 2011

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:05:00 GMT

Martin Johnson, Manusamoa Tuilagi, Jonny Wilkinson, Joe Simpson and Captain Lewis Moody, speak exclusively to the RFU Podcast as England prepare for the final stage of the build-up to the Rugby World Cup.

RFU Podcast, August 18, 2011

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:07:00 GMT

We’ve got three Rugby World Cup winners looking ahead to this autumn’s tournament on the RFU.com podcast this week, as England 2003 heroes Ben Cohen and Jason Leonard and Australia’s 1991 star Michael Lynagh give their thoughts on the rugby showpiece. We’ve also got England Women’s hooker Amy Garnett on her 100 caps and London Scottish captain Lewis Calder looking forward to life in the RFU Championship.

RFU Podcast, August 11, 2011

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:26:00 GMT

England scrum half Richard Wigglesworth takes the lead on the RFU.com podcast this week, talking about his opportunity to stake his claim for a Rugby World Cup spot from the outset against Wales this weekend. We also hear from fellow starters wing Chris Ashton and flanker Tom Wood, who speak about Wales in Cardiff and meeting the fans at this week’s well-attended open training session at Twickenham Stadium. Plus, England’s most capped hooker of all-time Steve Thompson answers your twitter questions; we wrap up the JP Morgan Premiership Sevens with Luke Fielden; and meet the next generation at the Rugby Player Association annual Academy Induction Day.

RFU Podcast, August 4, 2011

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:20:00 GMT

Debutant England centre Manusamoa Tuilagi headlines the RFU.com podcast this week, chatting about winning his first cap against Wales this weekend and the battle to get to New Zealand. England Team Manager Martin Johnson talks about his new outside centre and Jonny Wilkinson, who starts at No.10 on the occasion of his 86th cap. We’ve also got centre Mike Tindall answering Twitter questions; prop Matt Stevens on the August 9 open training session at Twickenham Stadium; Defence Coach Mike Ford on the Rugby World Cup build-up; Peter Winterbottom previewing the finals of the JP Morgan Premiership; and Nicky Ponsford on the three series Test agreement between England Women and arch-rivals New Zealand.

RFU Podcast, July 28, 2011

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:09:00 GMT

We concentrate on England on the RFU.com podcast this week, with four members of the Rugby World Cup preliminary training squad – lock Courtney Lawes, scrum half Danny Care, No.8 Thomas Waldrom and wing Charlie Sharples – bringing us the latest from the camp. We also hear from England Women’s Head Coach Gary Street as he prepares to start the Nations Cup in Canada and round up the latest from the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership 7s Series with Sarries wings James Short and Chris Wyles.

RFU Podcast, July 21, 2011

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:44:00 GMT

The England squad are back in training this week and upping the intensity with some strength and power work. The RFU podcast catches up with Matts, Stevens and Banahan, to talk training and competition for places. Harry Ellis discusses life after rugby and we take a look at the JP Morgan 7s with Wasps Jack Wallace, all on this week’s RFU.com podcast.

RFU Podcast, July 14, 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:32:00 GMT

The RFU gets involved in Power2Podium; England Sevens head coach Ben Ryan revving up for the domestic 7s programme; and England Under 20 fly half George Ford gets nominated for the IRB Young Player of the Year, all on this week’s RFU.com podcast.

RFU Podcast, July 7, 2011

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:44:00 GMT

We cover the big stories on the RFU.com podcast this week, with England flanker James Haskell chatting about a move to Japan after his potential involvement in the 2011 Rugby World Cup. Also, we talk to England legend Neil Back, who explains his decision to sign a five-year deal to coach Rugby Lions. Finally, Back’s fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Will Greenwood gives his England selection thoughts and looks ahead to the JP Morgan Asset Management Premiership Sevens.

RFU Podcast, June 30, 2011

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:55:00 GMT

This week's RFU Podcast meets the new man in charge at London Wasps, reflects on England's impressive performance at the Junior World Championship and throws a sailing legend in at the deep end with Harlequins

RFU Podcast, June 23, 2011

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:12:00 GMT

England Under 20 are top of the bill on the RFU.com podcast this week after defeating France to reach the final of the Junior World Championship in Italy, so we hear from key figures captain Alex Gray, fly half George Ford and prop Mako Vunipola. Also, Martin Johnson named his 45-man Rugby World Cup preliminary training squad this week and we catch up with one of the newcomers, Gloucester Rugby wing Charlie Sharples. Finally, the RFU launched O2 Touch, a grassroots initiative to get people playing rugby this summer, with a little help from London Mayor Boris Johnson, so we get the thoughts of Will Greenwood, Maggie Alphonsi and Riki Flutey.

RFU Podcast, June 16, 2011

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:27:00 GMT

England prop and 2011 Aviva Premiership winner Matt Stevens headlines the RFU.com podcast this week ahead of the Churchill Cup final, with him and his Saxons team mates continuing to put their hands up for Rugby World Cup selection. We also hear from Saxons young guns Billy Twelvetrees and Graham Kitchener, while England Under 20 trio Matt Kvesic, Christian Wade and Owen Farrell report on the side’s opening two victories at Junior World Championship in Italy.

RFU Podcast, June 9, 2011

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:41:00 GMT

We look at the Churchill Cup on this week’s RFU.com podcast with England Head Coach Stuart Lancaster, England captain Jordon Crane, Tonga’s four-try hero Viliami Iongi, Canada back Phil McKenzie and Russia Head Coach Kingsley Jones. Also, former England prop David Barnes checks in from 4,700m up Mount Killimanjaro and England Under 20 fly half George Ford previews the Junior World Championship opener against Ireland.

RFU Podcast, June 2, 2011

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:58:00 GMT

We preview the 2011 Churchill Cup on the RFU.com podcast after Stuart Lancaster named the youngest ever England Saxons squad. We also look back at an action-packed weekend at Twickenham Stadium, with Saracens’ victory over Leicester Tigers in the Aviva Premiership Final and England’s last gasp defeat to the Barbarians.