Rugby's Greatest Pod: World Rugby

Rugby's Greatest Pod takes a bit of a detour this week, as we've gathered a series of guests who share the love of our great game along with another passion altogether - a love of food. Pigs Trotters, spicy chicken wings and 'The Jolly Hog' are all on the menu, as James is joined by David Flatman, Gregg Wallace, Michel Roux Jr. and Tom Hetherington.

Rugby's Greatest Pod celebrates the Six Nations' Greatest Smash and Grabs, as James Gemmell is joined by Scott Quinnell, Jamie Heaslip, Fiona Coghlan and Fraser Brown. From that famous day at Wembley in 1999, with the bleach blonde hair of Scott Quinnell through to the Women's Six Nations and Ireland's 2013 Grand Slam triumph, we discuss some of the Six Nations' greatest upsets and wins on the road.

England vs France is one of rugby's fiercest rivalries, and an epic story on the verge of an explosive new chapter as both sides develop young and exciting teams in both the men's and women's games. James Gemmell talks to Kyran Bracken, Serge Betsen, Mo Hunt, and Ben Foden about their experiences playing in Le Crunch. 

Rugby's Greatest Pod celebrates the Six Nations' Greatest Rivalries, as James Gemmell is joined by Tom Shanklin, Toby Flood, Johnnie Beattie and Marco Bortolami. The England vs Wales, Scotland vs England and Italy vs France rivalries are explored in depth, with incredible anecdotes from the Six Nations. We also explore what makes a rivalry, is it history? Identity? Or just a deap-seated dislike of the opposition? This World Rugby podcast series takes a deep dive into some of the most amazing personalities, occasions, and themes in rugby. We'll be speaking to the great and the good of the game, to debate who - and what - really are "Rugby's Greatest". Greatest leaders, pranksters, mavericks, rivalries – they'll all feature, with amazing stories along the way. Subscribe to this podcast for your weekly hit of the very best in Rugby.

This episode of Rugby's Greatest Pod looks at the Six Nations' Greatest Unsung Heroes. James Gemmell profiles those people who make things happen behind the scenes. The likes of legendary England Red Roses team manager Janette Shaw, and the voice of rugby Bill McLaren. Guests on the show include Patrick “Rala” O'Reilly – kit man for Ireland and the British and Irish Lions, and Dr James Robson, the man behind Scotland's Six Nations medical room since the 1990s.

The first episode of Rugby's Greatest Pod celebrates the Six Nations' Greatest Leaders, as James Gemmell and guests profile Brian O'Driscoll, Martin Johnson, Liza Burgess, Sergio Parisse and others. Our main guest Ronan O'Gara also guides us through the concept of leadership in rugby and is joined by Ian McGeechan, Conor O'Shea, and Andy Gomarsall for plenty of anecdotes, opinions, and debate. 

Join James Gemmell for this World Rugby podcast series, taking a deep dive into some of the most amazing personalities, occasions, and themes in rugby.  We'll be speaking to the great and the good of the game, to debate who - and what - really are "Rugby's Greatest" Greatest leaders, pranksters, mavericks, rivalries – they'll all feature, with amazing stories along the way.    Subscribe to this podcast for your weekly hit of the very best in Rugby.