For The Love Of Rugby

With the British & Irish Lions squad announcement merely a week away, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole assemble in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to preview a massive game of European rugby. There are Lions match-ups galore as Leinster host Northampton Saints in the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals, whilst Jack Willis stakes his claim one final time as his Toulouse outfit travel to Bordeaux Bègles. Meanwhile, in the Challenge Cup Owen Farrell will step out for Racing 92 against Lyon knowing that a vintage performance could grant him a ticket to Australia, whilst Edinburgh face one of the trickiest tasks in domestic rugby as they host Finn Russell's superb Bath side.

Maud Muir, Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown are reunited this week to review the final weekend of the Women's Six Nations and unpack their one point thriller against France in Twickenham.  How do things change in the run up to the biggest game of the tournament? What was the messaging to the girls at half time? And the biggest question of them all: where do you go ‘out-out' after you win the Six Nations?  With Sadia out of the match day squad this week, she got to enjoy life on the other side, and she certainly made the most of the fan experience. To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Leicester Tigers & Argentina captain Julián Montoya crashes the podcast this week as Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reflect on life on the road, the fallout from Ben's retirement announcement and answer your burning questions.

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Anthony Watson and Squidge Rugby pick their 2025 Lions squads (NFL Draft-style) live on stage at the Clapham Grand in London. Be prepared for Lions stories, arm wrestling and England's most capped male singing Wonderwall in our first ever live show. He might be the only 35 year old man in England who doesn't know the words. Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Maud Muir and Shaunaugh Brown look ahead to England's grand slam game against France at Allianz Stadium this weekend.  Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

After 127 caps for England and 332 appearances for his boyhood club Leicester Tigers, Ben Youngs has decided that the time is right to hang up his boots at the end of the season. In this episode we celebrate the career of a true rugby legend, hearing from famous faces from the sport, and discover what comes next for one of England's greatest ever players.

After weeks of hints and speculation, Dan Cole attempts to uncover the truth about Ben Youngs's next move. 

England rugby legend Jonathan Joseph joins Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast to reveal all about life playing in France's Pro D2, reliving England Grand Slam memories and his ambitions of becoming a coach.

Maud Muir is player of the match again, just 24 hours after eating a three-course meal that involved sausage and crêpes. She's joined by Red Roses team-mate Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown to break down England's latest Six Nations win, which was in some doubt at half time against Ireland in Cork. What was said at half time? Who does the talking? And what makes a good team talk?  Plus, why is Zoe Harrison like NASA, your questions, and three new jingles for Maud's Eye View.  Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Anthony Watson and Dan Cole join Ben Youngs to relive the 2017 British & Irish Lions Tour of New Zealand. The drawn series may have been one of the greatest series in the professional era of rugby, but in this episode, we'll share the off-field moments that make a Lions tour truly unforgettable.

Fresh from a tough trip to Glasgow Warriors, Leicester Tigers' very own Dan Cole and Ben Youngs reassemble in the virtual For The Love Of Rugby studio to assess just why Premiership rugby teams are finding wins hard to come by in the Champions Cup. We also look ahead to this weekend's Women's Six Nations action, celebrate the return of Worcester Warriors, and Coley responds to some of your feedback.

Red Roses Head Coach John Mitchell joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio for a fascinating deep dive into his intrepid coaching career. One of rugby's most interesting characters, John shares stories of facing the British & Irish Lions as a player, managing the All Blacks at the 2003 World Cup, coaching Ben and Dan in 2019 for England, and his plans for the Red Roses as they bid to win the 2025 World Cup on home soil. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole return to the For The Love Of Rugby studio to answer your questions. Will Coley ever play for the Barbarians? Who are our dream podcast guests? And a shocking revelation is made about a former England rugby player... ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Maud Muir, Sadia Kabeya and Shaunaugh Brown are back to review the second round of Six Nations matches.This week, the girls have been on a journey of self-discovery as they faced Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are in studio for a special episode on the evolution of the modern day winger. Which players are under-appreciated? And who makes Ant's list of the top 10 wingers in the world.  Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Get tickets to our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 Andy Farrell has named his British and Irish Lions coaching team and so Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to react to it. There's also the Red Roses winning again, Coley swearing at Saints and the potentially enormous issue of Ben moving to Paris.  To get 20% off your first Thriva blood test, click here: thriva.co and use the code LOVEOFRUGBY

Maud Muir, Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown are back from York to review the first week of the Women's Six Nations as England extend their winning run to 30 matches.

No more messing around. Anthony Watson, Ben Youngs & Dan Cole gather in the For The Love Of Rugby studio with the daunting task of naming their British & Irish Lions matchday squad to face Australia. We are ONLY four months away, after all. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have sent Anthony Watson to Sage HQ to meet Women's World Player of the Year, Ellie Kildunne. The pair chat about home World Cups, the Red Roses' Six Nations campaign and what it's really like working under John "Mad Mitch" Mitchell. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

For The Love Of Rugby, with women. Join our brand new hosts, Maud Muir, Sadia Kabeya and Shaunagh Brown as they preview the 2025 Women's Six Nations ahead of the championship kicking off this weekend. The England internationals chat life in camp, The Red Roses' new captain as well their ones to watch for the tournament. Plus, Maud reveals she was once the star of Oliver. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

France claim the title, England thrash Wales, and Ireland are lucky to beat Italy. An eventful Super Saturday brings the curtain down on another year of Men's Six Nations action and Ben Youngs & Dan Cole gather in the For The Love Of Rugby virtual studio to analyse the championship. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Super Saturday is finally here. With three sides still in contention, Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson analyse how the game Ahead of this weekend's Super Saturday, Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson discuss how things could play out, and what it's like playing in a Super Saturday when the Six Nations trophy is on the line. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Is the Principality Stadium one of the best places to play rugby in the world? Do Welsh supporters really hate the English? And why the hell is there a goat on the pitch!? Ben Youngs and Dan Cole answer all these (and more) in their guide to Cardiff ahead of England's final Six Nations game in Wales this weekend. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

The Six Nations is just brilliant isn't it? Dan Cole and Ben Youngs debrief a weekend of rugby that began with France blowing the championship wide open with their win against Ireland. Scotland's marquee players returned to form against a resurgent Wales, before England unleashed their attack against Italy. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs bring you the ultimate preview to Round 4 of the Men's Six Nations. In this podcast, you'll discover why Ireland and France's opposing styles should make for an incredible championship finale, the psyche of players with one eye on a British & Irish Lions tour, and the reason why Marcus Smith has been dropped to the bench for England against Italy. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

England and Bath centre Ollie Lawrence joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole on the For The Love Of Rugby podcast from inside England's Men's Six Nations camp. He reveals just how bad the changing room smelled after their Calcutta Cup victory over Scotland, how his switch from 12 to 13 has opened up his game, and the attacking edge England are looking to bring to their fixture against Italy. Follow Ollie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ollielawrence13 ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Cole and Ben Youngs embark on an incredibly difficult task that they've only got themselves to blame for: they're picking their 41-man squad for the British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

YouTuber Squidge Rugby joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio with his tactical notebook to explain trends of the Six Nations that you've never noticed. Basically, listen to this episode if you want to impress your mates at the pub. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole clash over a dramatic Calcutta Cup: England win, but did Scotland throw it away? Elsewhere, we give Wales their flowers for a spirited performance against Ireland before France ran riot in Rome. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson preview Round 3 of the Men's Six Nations as Wales host Ireland, England and Scotland vye for the Calcutta Cup and France look to bounce back in Italy. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Cole has heard about the USA's plan for scrums and is livid. Meanwhile, Ben Youngs tries to calm him down in an attempt to answer your Six Nations questions... ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are joined by special correspondent Ollie Chessum from inside England Rugby's Six Nations camp. We'll take you inside what was said in the moments after the epic win against France, tactical tweaks that have bolstered the English defence, and most importantly which of the current team is the most romantic. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are in the For The Love Of Rugby virtual studio to answer your questions! Can we make a Six Nations Bomb Squad to rival the Springboks 6:2 bench? Who should Wales steal from other nations? And what is rugby learning from football? ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Squidge Rugby and Ben Youngs assemble an emergency podcast on another dramatic day for Welsh rugby. Warren Gatland is no longer head coach following their 14th defeat in a row, as Matt Sherratt is put in charge. Ben will tell you what it's like to lose a coach mid-season, and Squidge tries to sum up how this impacts Gatland's legacy. Plus what can Sherratt do differently?

Another mega weekend of Men's Six Nations rugby action comes to a close. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole gather in the virtual For The Love Of Rugby studio to analyse England's last-minute win over France, Ireland's clinical bonus-point victory in Scotland, and we ask where next for Welsh rugby?

Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson look ahead to possibly the best weekend of Six Nations rugby imaginable as Wales travel to Rome, England host France, and Scotland face Ireland.

Are Ben and Dan being too nice about England's performance in Dublin? Why are rugby teams named so early in the week? And why does Coley hate wingers? We've been inundated with questions and comments since the start of the Six Nations, so this is our attempt at getting through as many as possible.

Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are in the virtual For The Love Of Rugby studio to review an enthralling opening weekend of Men's Six Nations rugby. And, most importantly, Eddie Jones's hat.

Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson gather in the virtual For The Love Of Rugby studio on the eve of the Men's Six Nations to look forward to a mouthwatering first round of action. What does Sam Prendergast bring to Ireland and how will England target him? Has Sione Tuipulotu's injury ruined Scotland's Grand Slam hopes before the tournament has begun? Do Wales have any chance against a France side with returning superstars Antoine Dupont & Romain Ntamack?

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been to Dublin more than your average city-breaker. They've also played more international rugby, driven through Dublin by coach and drank more pints with Rory Best than your average city-breaker too. That's why we've decided to bring you our Guide to Dublin.   From travel restrictions (thanks Coley) to best places to bump into Louis Walsh, we've got you covered.   Oh, and they also talk about what it's like playing Ireland at the Aviva Stadium in front of 50,000 fans.

Dan "The Beast" Cole hosts Squidge Rugby, Max Brown, Anthony Watson, and Ben Youngs in the greatest Six Nations quiz of all time.

The world's biggest rugby star Ilona Maher joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio. The Olympic medalist reveals how she handles the pressure of being a rugby icon, the legacy she wants to leave in the game, and why Coley is the most popular rugby player in the USA.