BBC Radio Podcasts from Rugby Union Weekly
The Pollock Splash
England and Northampton star Henry Pollock is our special guest on this week's pod.
Women’s Six Nations: England win the Grand Slam
The Red Roses seal their seventh title in a row
Women’s Six Nations: The Twickenham showdown
The Grand Slam is on the line as Sara Orchard & Philippa Tuttiett preview the final round
Wade the Warrior
Christian Wade tells us about his move to Wigan and we talk Johnny Sexton and Rieko Ioane
England set up Grand Slam decider with France
Reaction to the Red Roses thrashing Scotland at Welford Road.
Is the Women's Six Nations competitive enough?
How can the Six Nations be improved? Sara & Philippa discuss, plus we preview round four.
Leinster, Lions and Lilies
Ugo, Ashy and Danny look back at the four quarter-finals of the Champions Cup.
Women’s Six Nations: Wins for England and France
Sara Orchard and Katy Daley-McLean discuss Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations action.
Women's Six Nations: Can Ireland shock England in Cork?
Sara Orchard & Philippa Tuttiett look ahead to Round 3 of the Women's Six Nations.
Champions Cup: Evolution or revolution?
Ugo, Danny and Chris reflect on the Champions Cup round of 16.
‘It’s not real blood’
Episode two of Sport's Strangest Crimes: Bloodgate.
The Pollock hype and TikTok dances
Is Henry Pollock England’s next superstar and should you dance with a rival after defeat?
Women's Six Nations: England Thrash Wales
Sara Orchard and guests dissect England's 11-try thrashing of Wales in Cardiff.
Women's Six Nations: How do Wales prepare for dominant Red Roses?
England's Meg Jones talks openly about dealing with the death of her parents last year.
Lions coaches special
Sara and Ashy chat to Lions head coach Andy Farrell and four of his assistant coaches.
Women’s Six Nations: The weekend review
Sara rounds up the opening weekend with Kat Merchant, Katy Daley-McLean and Claire Thomas
The Nations Pod
It's the final pod of the 2025 Six Nations with Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen.
The Six Nations review with Barclay and Warburton
Ugo is joined by John Barclay and Sam Warburton to wrap up the 2025 Six Nations.
Six Nations: France take the title and England thrash Wales
The pod is in Paris and Cardiff on the final day of the 2025 Men's Six nations.
Six Nations: We’re in Cardiff with Williams and Roebuck
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams and England’s Tom Roebuck chat to Chris on the pod.
Six Nations: Borthwick's backline reshuffle
Ugo and Sara dissect England's team to face Wales and we hear from Ben Earl.
Six Nations: The Record Chasers
Chris and Ashy discuss the men looking to break try-scoring records on Super Saturday.
Six Nations: Ireland in Dublin, the ultimate challenge?
We preview the big showdown in Dublin and hear what has been motivating Shaun Edwards.
Six Nations: Doris returns and France go 7:1
Chris is joined by Johnnie Beattie and Paul Eddison to dissect the teams for round four.
Six Nations: Smith benched and Slade dropped
Danny and Sara discuss the England team to face Italy and Fraser Dingwall joins the pod.
Six Nations: Jamie George 100 not out
England's Jamie George chats Chris and Ashy ahead of his 100th cap.
Six Nations: The Dublin decider
Ireland Grand Slam winner Donncha O’Callaghan chats to Chris and Ugo ahead of round four.
Six Nations: The weekend review with Barclay and Warburton
Ugo Monye, Sam Warburton and John Barclay discuss round three of the 2025 Six Nations.
Six Nations: Sherratt's debut and Russell starts
Wales head coach Matt Sherratt is the pod, plus Finn Russell is fit for the Calcutta Cup.
Six Nations: Scotland's Calcutta Cup dominance
Scotland rarely used to win the Calcutta Cup. Now, they can't stop. What's changed?
Six Nations: England name Calcutta Cup team
Chris and Ashy chat to Ollie Chessum and Steve Borthwick at England's training base.
Six Nations: Calcutta Cup week and a new era for Wales
Ugo, Danny and Ashy preview round three as the four home nations do battle this weekend.
Six Nations: Gatland leaves Wales
Chris and Ugo discuss Warren Gatland leaving Wales, plus we hear from Rhys Patchell.
Six Nations: The weekend review
The three-peat is still on for Ireland. Ugo, Ashy, Chris & Johnnie Beattie talk round two
Six Nations: England win Le Crunch classic
England edge France in dramatic fashion at Twickenham
Six Nations: Can Scotland end Irish hoodoo?
Gregor Townsend previews their clash with Ireland and we look at a big day for England.
Six Nations: The Charming Men
The Smiths start for England, Danny and Chris discuss, plus Wales with Warren Gatland.
Six Nations: Lions watch with the Wallaby captain
Who impressed Andy Farrell in round one? Chris and Ugo discuss and speak to Harry Wilson.
Six Nations: How do England stop France and the GOAT Dupont?
Chris and Ashy are in the England camp ahead of their meeting with France at Twickenham.
Six Nations: The Nations Pod
Chris, Gareth and Tom are back to dissect the highs and lows of the four Home Nations.
Six Nations: The weekend review with Barclay and Warburton
Ugo Monye, John Barclay and Sam Warburton discuss the opening weekend of the Six Nations.
Six Nations: England beaten by Ireland in Dublin
Chris, Tommy and Matt react to England's defeat to Ireland in Dublin
Six Nations: Crushing defeat for Wales in Paris
Sara, Ugo & Philippa react to Wales’ defeat to France, plus Chris & Matt are in Dublin
Six Nations: A Curry in Dublin
Chris & Ashy chat to Ben Curry and discuss the Ireland team, plus Sara & Ugo are in Paris
Six Nations: Captains special
Ugo Monye and Chris Jones quiz the Six Nations captains.
Six Nations: In Girona with Murley and Earl
Chris sits down with Caden Murley who will finally make his England debut this weekend.
Six Nations: The Nations Pod is back
Chris, Tom, and Gareth return as the countdown to the Six Nations continues.
Six Nations: Coaches special
Ugo Monye and Chris Jones speak to all the Six Nations head coaches at the launch in Rome
The new Red Roses captain
Sara Orchard chats to the new Red Roses captain Zoe Aldcroft and head coach John Mitchell
Ophidiophobia, Wild Turkeys and the Champions Cup last 16
Danny, Ashy, and Sara look back at a busy final weekend of the Champions Cup pool stages.
Ohhh Maro Itoje!
Ugo, Ashy and Chris dissect England's Six Nations squad as Maro Itoje is named captain.
Golden tickets and Gatland's gamble
Warren Gatland names his Six Nations squad and we review round three of the Champions Cup
One more year
Danny has some big news and we round up an eventful weekend in the Premiership.
2025 here we come!
Ugo, Ashy and Chris look ahead to a bumper 2025 and round-up a chaotic end to 2024.
'Twas the pod before Christmas
Danny, Chris and Ashy reflect on events at the RFU and the return of the Premiership.
Where is Tommy?
Ashy and Chris analyse round two of the Champion Cup with special guest Tommy Freeman.
George Ford and a Wise Man
Chris and Ashy preview round two of the Champions Cup and we hear from George Ford.
Stars and Storms
Ugo, Danny and Chris look back at the opening weekend of the Champions Cup.
Ilona Maher special
Sara heads to Bristol to track down American rugby sensation Ilona Maher.
The Scottish & Irish Lions?
Ugo, Danny and Ashy discuss the return of the domestic game and Andy Farrell's to-do list
The Big Autumn Review
Danny, Ashy and Chris assess the autumn for England, Scotland and Wales.
We're in Twickenham and Monaco!
Chris & Paul Grayson react to England beating Japan plus Sara's at the World Rugby awards
The Nations Pod
Chris, Tom, and Gareth are back for the penultimate pod of the autumn.
England's identity and what next for Wales and Gatland?
Chris, Ugo and Ashy discuss Wales' troubles and England's issues in the final 20 minutes.
The Nations Pod
Chris, Tom and Gareth return after a clean sweep of defeats for the home nations.
Bonus pod: Genge and Flannery on England v South Africa
Chris and Ashy bring you a bonus pod with Ellis Genge and Jerry Flannery.
Southern Hemisphere dominance and 20-minute reds
Ugo, Danny and Chris reflect on a difficult weekend for the home nations.
Wallabies stun England in Twickenham thriller
Chris, Matt Dawson and Paul Grayson bring you reaction to a crazy game at Twickenham.
The Nations Pod
Chris, Tom & Gro are all finally together as the Autumn Nations Series starts in earnest.
DC's book, drop goals and Duhan v Darcy
Danny, Ugo and Chris talk England, drop goals, Eddie Jones & Scotland's prolific wingers.
All Blacks heartbreak - again - for England
Chris, Ashy and Matt Dawson react to New Zealand's dramatic win over England.
The Nations Pod
Chris and Tom look ahead to the start of the Autumn Nation Series.
Jersey Boks: Rassie special
Chris and Ashy head to Jersey to chat to double World Cup winning coach Rassie Erasmus.
In Girona with England
Chris chats to Richard Wigglesworth, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Alex Lozowski in Girona.
Warren's Wales and fantastic Falcons
Warren Gatland joins Chris, Ashy and Ugo to discuss his Wales squad and we talk Newcastle
Women's Rugby World Cup draw at The One Show!
Sara Orchard and Kat Merchant bring you reaction to the Women’s World Cup draw.
Slade takes centre stage in England squad
Sara and Danny react to Steve Borthwick's 36-man squad for the Autumn Nations Series.
Derby Weekend and the Bristol Haaland
Ugo, Danny and Ashy wrap up derby weekend in the Premiership and chat to Gabriel Ibitoye.
Johnny Sexton special
Chris and Ashy sit down with Ireland and Leinster legend Johnny Sexton for a special pod.
Sexton v Ioane and The Big Lozowski
Ugo, Danny and Chris talk sledging, a big win for Bristol, Alex Lozowski's return and WXV
Wonderful Wade and an in-form 9
Ashy, Danny and Chris talk Christian Wade, try records plus Bath’s Ben Spencer joins us.
The Cheika effect and the assist King
Danny, Ashy and Ugo talk Michael Cheika, Ben Spencer, Los Pumas and fantasy rugby.
Finn Russell, Mike Brown and a Hollywood A-Lister
Danny and Chris chat to Finn Russell and Mike Brown ahead of the new Premiership season.
Merge and conquer?
Danny, Ashy and Chris discuss the potential merger between the Premiership and the URC.
Red Roses special with Marlie and Mo
Sara looks ahead to a big12 months for the Red Roses with Marlie Packer and Natasha Hunt.
Welcome back part 2: Players special
Chris & Ashy chat to some of the biggest names in the Premiership ahead of the new season
Welcome back part 1: Michael Cheika
Chris & Ashy meet new Tigers boss Michael Cheika and discuss England’s coaching conundrum
10th anniversary: England’s 2014 World Cup win
A look back at England’s 2014 World Cup triumph with Katy Daley-McLean and Marlie Packer.
The Big Season Review
Chris Jones hosts a 2023/2024 season review.
Wins, Losses, and Lessons
Ugo, Ashy and Danny are back to review a busy weekend for the Home Nations.
Another near miss for England
The All Blacks clinch a 2-0 series win, but England pushed them all the way.
Can England pass rugby’s ultimate test?
We're in the heart of Auckland ahead of the second Test between New Zealand and England.
Inside the England camp with Jamie George
Chris goes inside the England team base in Auckland to chat to captain Jamie George.
The Nations pod
Chris, Tom and GRO look ahead to the 2nd Tests after defeats for England, Wales & Ireland
Eden Park: The All Blacks' fortress
Unbeaten in 30 years, Chris looks at what makes Eden Park so special to New Zealand rugby
The weekend review with Danny, Ashy and Ugo
Ugo, Ashy and Danny pick through the bones of a busy weekend of games.
A tight, titanic tussle of a test match
On the whistle reflections as the All Blacks edge out England.
Can England shock the All Blacks in Dunedin?
Chris chats to Ollie Lawrence and Scott Barrett ahead of the first Test in New Zealand.
New Zealand's new era
This episode is all about the All Blacks as Scott Robertson announces his first team.
The Nations pod
Chris, Tom and GRO battle time zones and technical issues as the Nations pod returns.
We're in Auckland as Steve Borthwick names his team
Chris is in the England hotel as Steve Borthwick names his team for the first Test.
The big summer preview!
Chris, Danny & Ashy preview a bumper summer with Jamie George and Nick Tompkins.
The HuwRC
Huw Jones is back after Glasgow won the URC, plus we talk England, Wales and Baa-Baas.
Inside the Barbarians with Danny, Whitelock and Mercer
Danny welcomes Chris into the Baa Baas team hotel and has some big guests lined up!
A Barbarian and a Warrior
Danny is joining the Baa-Baas and we chat to Huw Jones after Glasgow reach the URC final.
England summer squad pod
Steve Borthwick is on the pod to discuss his 36-man squad for the summer.
The Saints go marching in
Chris, Ashy and Matt Dawson bring you reaction to Northampton's first title in 10 years.
Premiership final: Russell and Lawes
Finn Russell and Courtney Lawes are both on the pod ahead of the Premiership final.
The Premiership final and Farrell's farewell
Ugo, Danny and Ashy talk Prem semi-finals and pick a combined XV for Saturday's final.
The big play-off preview pod
Ashy and Chris chat to some of the Premiership's biggest names at the RPA awards.
Premiership play-offs: DOR special
Chris chats with all four DORs ahead of the Premiership semi-finals.
The Sale Avalanche
Chris and Ashy chat to Sale's Ben Curry and look ahead to the Champions Cup final.
Premiership play-offs and Gnasher the Goldfish
Ashy, Ugo and Sara look ahead to final round of the Premiership season.
Leinster have it all Toulouse
Danny, Ugo and Chris look back at a captivating semi-final weekend in Europe.
Danny’s discipline and the English Wallaby
Chris, Danny and Ashy talk Premiership play-offs and catch up with Geoff Parling.
1994 World Cup Special: 30 years on
Giselle Mather and Gill Burns relive England's World Cup win in 1994 with Sara Orchard.
The Top 4 and the Top 9s
Danny, Ugo and Chris talk about the top four race in the Premiership and English nines.
All aboard the Quins rollercoaster
Ugo, Danny, Ashy and Chris are on the sofa to review the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Danny: 101 and out
Danny talks about his England retirement and we look at the the return of the Premiership
Nations Pod: The final word
Chris, Gareth & Tom reunite for one last pod to bring the curtain down on the Six Nations
The big Six Nations review!
Chris is joined by Ugo, John Barclay & Sam Warburton to go through the tournament
Ireland win back-to-back Six Nations titles
Chris is in Dublin after Ireland win back-to-back Six Nations titles & Sara is in Lyon
Will it be a Super Saturday?
Chris tracks down Tom English in Dublin and you'll hear from Rory Darge and Manu Tuilagi.
We're in Dublin and Lyon!
Sara chats to George Ford in Lyon and Chris is in Dublin with Luke Fitzgerald.
The Rivalries: France v England
Martin Johnson chats to Chris about the rivalry between France and England.
All over for round four!
Sara is joined by John Barclay and Philippa Tuttiett
England drop for glory once more
Chris, Matt Dawson, Paul Grayson & Tommy Bowe reflect on England's shock win over Ireland
Can England stop the Irish juggernaut?
Chris & Murray Kinsella discuss the big one at Twickenham, plus Felix Jones is on the pod
Danny joins England's 100 club
Chris and Ashy chat to Danny who is set to win his 100th England cap this weekend.
The Rivalries: England v Ireland
Jamie Heaslip chats to Chris about the rivalry between England and Ireland.
The Rivalries: Ireland v Wales
A look at how the rivalry between Ireland and Wales has developed during the Six Nations.
The Rivalries: Scotland v England
Gregor Townsend talks us through his best Calcutta Cup moments as a player and a coach.
Weekend 1 Review with Warburton and Barclay
Chris and Ugo are joined by Sam Warburton and John Barclay to review the opening weekend
Captain Ant and Dec
Chris heads to Girona to sit down with Danny and the new England captain Jamie George.
The Big Six Nations Preview – part 2
Townsend, Farrell, Borthwick and Lamaro. The big names keep coming on the Daily!
The Big Six Nations Preview – part 1
The Rugby Union Daily is back with the first of our bumper Six Nations preview pods.
Lions Special: Andy Farrell named head coach
Ugo and Sara chat to Andy Farrell after he's named head coach for the tour of Australia.
Wayne Barnes on the sofa
Wayne Barnes, one of the greatest rugby referees in history, joins Chris, Ugo and Ashy.
Matt Dawson meets Martin Johnson: 20 years on (Part 2)
Martin Johnson and Matt Dawson relive England's dramatic victory World Cup final in 2003.
Matt Dawson meets Martin Johnson: 20 years on
World Cup winners Martin Johnson and Matt Dawson look back on England's triumph in 2003.
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 6. Tries
What’s the best World Cup try?
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 5. Teams
Who is the greatest team to ever win the World Cup?
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 4. Moments
What’s the most memorable moment in World Cup history?
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 3. Controversies
What’s the biggest controversy at the World Cup?
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 2. Upsets
What’s the biggest upset in World Cup history?
Rugby World Cup Top Tens: 1. Captains
Who’s the best World Cup captain?
Coaches Special
Chris chats to the directors of rugby from each club ahead of the Premiership semi-finals
Ashy the centurion!
Ashy chats to Danny & Ugo after becoming the first player to reach 100 Premiership tries.
Sarah Hunter special
England’s most capped player retires.
Finn Russell Special
Ugo and Chris are inside the Scotland camp to chat to Finn Russell.
Shaun Edwards Special
Matt Dawson chats to legendary defence coach Shaun Edwards.
Six Nations Captains Special
Ugo and Chris chat to the 2023 Six Nations captains.
A tribute to Doddie Weir
The team pay tribute to one of the greats of Scottish rugby, Doddie Weir.
Dan Biggar Special
Ugo and Chris take a trip along the M4 to bring you a special pod with Dan Biggar.
Six Nations Greatest: Coaches
Danny Care and Sam Warburton rank the greatest coaches in Six Nations history.
Six Nations Greatest: Try Scorers
Sam Warburton and Danny Care rank the best try scorers in Six Nations history.
Six Nations Greatest: Stadiums
Sam Warburton and Danny Care rank the greatest Six Nations stadiums.
Six Nations Greatest: Matches
Sam Warburton and Danny Care rank the greatest Six Nations matches.
Six Nations Greatest: Captains
Sam Warburton and Danny Care rank the greatest Six Nations captains.
Warburton’s Lions Legends: Paul O'Connell
In the final episode Sam Warburton chats to Irish legend Paul O'Connell.
Warburton’s Lions Legends: Martin Johnson
Sam Warburton chats to Martin Johnson about captaincy and leading the Lions on two tours.
Warburton’s Lions Legends: Gavin Hastings
Sam Warburton chats to Lions great Gavin Hastings about his tours in 1989 and 1993.
Warburton’s Lions Legends: Sir Gareth Edwards
Sam Warburton chats to Lions great Gareth Edwards about his winning tours in 1971 & 1974.
Rugby and dementia
Ugo, Matt and Chris chat to Alix Popham after he was diagnosed with early onset dementia.
Rugby and race
Ugo and Chris are joined by England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje to discuss race in rugby
Saracens Special
Ugo and Chris are at Allianz Park to discuss the biggest story in club rugby history.
Rugby Union Weekly's team of the decade
Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care choose their global team of the decade.