For The Love Of Rugby

Just days after confirming his move to Sale Sharks, we headed out to Brive to catch up with England legend Courtney Lawes. Joined by Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, the lads get into everything: the drive to pull on the England shirt again, what life in France has really been like, and the full story behind his return to the Prem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The day after an epic Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory for Bordeaux against Toulouse, Big Ben Tameifuna joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite pub to discuss his love of ball carrying, playing in France and his switch from the All Blacks to his beloved Tonga.

Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown link up to review the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations, which saw more records broken at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham. They chat through England's new look, as well as that last-minute thriller between Scotland and Wales at the Principality Stadium. And... what went down at the biggest after party in town? We can confirm that DJ Ruby was back in business. Plus… Shaunagh catches up with Red Roses lock Lilli Ives Campion from right inside the England camp, and Ruby explains where she disappeared to while live on the BBC…

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been to Bordeaux to watch the European champions beat Toulouse and advance to the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. They're currently in a bar, celebrating with new FTLOR super-fan Ben Tameifuna. They also speak to Toulouse and France man-mountain Emmanuel Meafou

The Investec Champions Cup just delivered an all-time European classic. Before heading to Bordeaux for more incredible rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole sat down to process Bath's 43-41 victory over Northampton Saints. 

The Investec Champions Cup quarter-final weekend is around the corner so Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are packing their bags for Bordeaux as they prepare to watch a mouthwatering weekend of rugby.

Scotland trio Evie Gallagher, Evie Wills and Francesca McGhie tell Shaunagh Brown and Ruby Tui what really happens inside Scotland's Guinness Women's Six Nations camp. From playing in front of 25,000 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Who rooms with who and why? And the best spots for a post-match night out. This is the definitive tell-all on camp life. For The Love Of Scottish Rugby is presented by Vodafone, proud partner of Scottish Rugby.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole love knockout rugby, and they've spent Easter weekend watching eight games in the Investec Champions Cup - the greatest club competition in the world.  In this episode, Bordeaux gave the performance of the wekeend, but what makes them and Toulouse the best sides in Europe? Bath beat Saracens to set up a mouth-watering all-English quarter-final against Northampton Saints.  Edinburgh give one of the performances of their season, but ultimately lose to Leinster in Dublin. There's late drama in Toulon and Glasgow where the South African sides put up a fight, but can't get over the line.  And Harlequins v Sale happened. It wasn't great, mainly thanks to Storm Dave, but Sale at least got the job done.  For The Love Of European Rugby is presented by Jaecoo - official automotive partner of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.

The Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are hear with an ultimate preview of the Round of 16. Plus, is Henry Pollock's deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency a good thing for rugby? And will we be seeing a Geoff Parling vs Craig Doyle bout soon?

Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown are back together to preview the Guinness Women's Six Nations. They're joined by World Cup winner and Red Rose Sadia Kabeya for an inside look into England camp ahead of the tournament. There's plenty to get into... from fresh leadership and coaching changes to squad pregnancies(!) Plus, Ruby and Shaunagh share their table predictions for what promises to be a huge Six Nations.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up their new friends in Cape Town to launch a new South African version of For The Love Of Rugby, Breaking News: We now have a new South African YouTube channel hosted by double Rugby World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane. If you're a Springbok fan, you can expect new episodes every Tuesday. There'll be deep dives into working with Rassie, winning World Cups, playing with Siya Kolisi and whatever else props chat about in between meals. For The Love Of Rugby South Africa. In this episode, Steven and Trevor tell you how a Springbok alignment camp works, how Rassie and his coaches will have watched the Six Nations. Plus the best props they ever faced, battles with injuries and why everyone loves the Ox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole answer your questions on becoming a professional rugby player while picking their teams of only Bens and Dans.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take on the challenge of deciding who is the toughest rugby player of all time. Watch Danny Care & Joe Marler's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICrDBaAbXWk

England have lost four matches in a Men's Six Nations Championship for the first time ever. With less than 18 months until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, can they get out of their slump? Luckily, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to provide solutions to England's problems.

Forget the Oscars, the Six Nations has ended and you've got a ticket to the hottest ceremony in town: the For The Love Of Rugby Men's Six Nations Awards! Dan Cole and Anthony Watson pick their Six Nations XV, Player of the Championship, Breakthrough Player, Moment of the Six Nations and much more...

Where do we even begin?! France have won the 2026 Men's Six Nations with a last-minute Thomas Ramos penalty to snatch the title from Ireland's grasp. The Champions were run close by a resurgent England in an all-timer in Paris. But Super Saturday did not stop there, serving up two more instant classics as Ireland overcame Scotland in an attack-at-all-costs encounter and Wales grabbed their first win in three years with an emphatic victory over Italy.

It's here. The finale of the greatest Six Nations Championship we've ever seen. Super Saturday beckons. Can Scotland win at the Aviva for the first time ever or are Ireland being written off at their peril? Will Italy clinch at an historic third Six Nations victory or will Wales end of a high? And most importantly... can England avoid the Wooden Spoon?

Steve Borthwick has named a largely unchanged side to travel to Paris ahead of England Rugby's final match of the Men's Six Nations, against France in Le Crunch. Plus, we answer your questions. Have Ben Youngs and Dan Cole kissed and made up after an explosive podcast on Sunday?

A wild weekend of Six Nations action has ended with Scotland putting 50 on France and Italy beating England for the first time ever. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse what happens now in a breathless championship.

Ireland defeated a spirited Welsh side in the first match of round 4 of the 2026 Men's Six Nations, but the name on Dan Cole's lips is tearaway loosehead prop Rhys Carré who thundered over for the moment of the championship.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole preview the fourth round of the 2026 Men's Six Nations as Ireland host Wales and France travel to Scotland. Plus, we answer your questions and react to the news that Dave Rennie has been appointed as head coach of the All Blacks.

Steve Borthwick has made nine changes to his starting XV as England Rugby head to Rome to play Italy in an enthralling Six Nations 2026 matchup. George Ford, Freddie Steward, Fraser Dingwall and Henry Arundell are amongst the casualties; whilst Fin Smith, Seb Atkinson, Elliot Daly and Cadan Murley earn their first starts of the tournament. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse if this gamble will pay off.

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson are joined by a star-studded panel of rugby fans to judge their weirdest and wildest rugby opinions. You have been warned.

Just days after their loss against Ireland, Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are at Pennyhill Park for a special episode from inside England Rugby's Six Nations camp. We share an unrivalled insight into the mentality of a team struggling for form, recall the challenges of navigating the media as a player and hear from Ollie Chessum and Jack van Poortvliet.

The latest enthralling weekend of the 2026 Men's Six Nations has concluded with Scotland grabbing a last-ditch victory over a brave Wales in Cardiff and France overcoming a spirited Italy in Lille. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs break down all the action from round 3 and answer your comments from Ireland's victory over England.

Andy Farrell's Ireland side delivered a masterclass to thrash England Rugby at Allianz Twickenham to blow the Men's Six Nations Championship wide open. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse what went wrong for Steve Borthwick's side in a record defeat.

Irish rugby legends Tommy Bowe and Donncha O'Callaghan join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to preview Saturday's huge clash at Allianz Twickenham as England host Ireland in the Men's Six Nations. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ftlor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole complete their review of the second round of Six Nations matches as France continue to impress with an eight-try win against Wales. Ireland beat Italy in Dublin in a fixture that was much closer than it's ever been before, but what does it mean? Is this a new Irish era? And did Jack Crowley do enough from the bench to earn a start against England? Meanwhile, the England inquest continues after Calcutta Cup defeat with a record number of your comments. And did bottom-of-the-table Wales do anything better this week?

Scotland serve up a Six Nations classic as they hammer England and scatter grand slam dreams all over Murrayfield. Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson break down the whole game, while Scotland fans and players are surely still celebrating another Calcutta Cup victory.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole bring you all the news and analysis ahead of one of the biggest games of the year - Scotland v England in the Six Nations. Captain Maro Itoje is back in the starting line-up, while Jamie George moves to the bench.   Andy Farrell has questioned the character of his Ireland players, so they'll be looking to avoid another dressing down after their game against Italy in Dublin. While Wales are struggling to sell tickets for their game against championship favourites France.

Round 1 of the 2026 Men's Six Nations has come to an end. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are here to pore over the action of an enthralling weekend.

The Six Nations is finally underway, with France putting on a dominant display against Ireland in Paris. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse all the action from the Stade de France.

It's Sixmas Eve! Ben Youngs and Dan Cole preview the first round of mouthwatering Six Nations action.

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson are joined by a star-studded audience of all your favourite rugby influencers as they look ahead to the 2026 Men's Six Nations.

Scotland vice-captain Rory Darge and superstar winger Kyle Steyn tell Ben Youngs and Dan Cole what it's like to play for Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. How do you find out you're in the squad? And how do you know Finn Russell has arrived in camp? This is your definitive guide to life in the Scotland squad. For The Love Of Scottish Rugby is presented by Vodafone, proud partner of Scottish Rugby.

Three of rugby's biggest superstars Owen Farrell, Ben Earl and Noah Caluori join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio within the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Yes, you heard that right.

British & Irish Lion, Leicester Tigers captain and England rugby star Ollie Chessum joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to preview a huge Six Nations for Steve Borthwick's side.

The final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stages have concluded, so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are on hand to dissect all of the action that saw some European giants dumped out of the competition. Plus, who will replace outgoing All Blacks boss Scott Robertson? And with England undergoing a shortage in tightheads props, there's surely one man to call...

The All Blacks have parted ways with head coach Scott "Razor" Robertson amid a turbulent performance review that has left the future of several key players, including Ardie Savea, in doubt. Closer to home, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to preview the final round of the Investec Champions Cup pool stages as European giants face the possibility of being slain ahead of the knockouts.

Henry Pollock gets booed as Bordeaux beat Northampton Saints, while Tom Willis scores for Saracens as they shock his brother Jack and Toulouse. Leinster leave it late to beat La Rochelle, Bath look set to top their pool and Bristol win yet again, but how many points is too many points? Why is Christian Wade wearing leggings? Why are wingers getting lifted in the lineout? And why are props kicking 50-22s now? These are some of the big questions Dan Cole and Anthony Watson try to answer, while also finding time to dial up Ben Youngs and ask him what he had for lunch at Harlequins.

WHAT IS GOING ON at Quins? Who is the most in-form rugby player in the world right now? And what would you like to see rugby leave behind in 2025? Ben Youngs and Dan Cole preview another round of European rugby, while diving into the hot topics from a busy Christmas period. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

At long last, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined in the studio by none other than Rugby Globetrotter, Freddie Burns. Freddie shares stories about playing rugby across the world, THAT drop goal (obviously), his 2 week long career ending knee injury and many more. Sit back, relax and enjoy this episode which is of course, all about him.