The Indy Rugby Podcast: Japan 2019

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A podcast from The Independent covering the Rugby World Cup in Japan, bringing you the latest news, analysis and opinion. Host Jack de Menezes, reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be joined by various guests throughout the two-month tournament, bringing you three podcasts a week until the new world champions are crowned (plus a few bonus episodes along the way).

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    • Nov 3, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Rugby World Cup heartbreak for England as South Africa crowned world champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 35:57


    Jack de Menezes, Samuel Lovettand Duncan Bech discuss the Rugby World Cup final after South Africa's dominant victory over a below-par England, and re-live their highlights from eight weeks in Japan in the final episode of the series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Wales miss out again as South Africa strangle their way to World Cup final

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 29:02


    With both of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals completed and the finalists identified, Jack de Menezes is joined by Duncan Bech to analyse Wales's narrow defeat against South Africa and look ahead to the showpiece match at Japan 2019. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    One of the all-time great World Cup performances

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 30:31


    Jack de Menezes, Jonathan Liew and Samuel Lovett are joined by Ruaridh O'Connor from the Irish Independent to discuss England's phenomenal victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on a special night in Yokohama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Jonathan Liew arrives, spygate, and could Eddie Jones solve Brexit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2019 48:38


    Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's chief sports writer Jonathan Liew from the England team hotel in Disneyland to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, delve into the mentality of Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell, discuss celebrity referees such as Jaco Peyper and ask what really is the All Black See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The best weekend of World Cup quarter-finals ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 37:24


    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look ahead to this weekend's thrilling line-up of quarter-final action at the Rugby World Cup, make their predictions on who will reach the last four and discuss the best way to enjoy sake in Japan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    England and All Blacks cruise into quarters - but let's get clear on red cards

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 30:11


    Samuel Lovett joins Jack de Menezes, who has a few honest words for the 'rugby's gone soft' brigade, while they review the latest round of fixtures in Japan and preview next weekend's unpredictable finale in Pool A. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Wales win, Cheika rages and one special night in Shizuoka

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 27:38


    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett are reunited on the streets of Shinjuku to discuss Wales's gripping victory over Australia, the high-tackle controversy that is spiralling out of control at the World Cup, and re-live Japan's breath-taking victory over Ireland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    "If Wales lose this to Australia, it has to go down as a shock"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 28:14


    Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's rugby writer Sam Peters for an in-depth preview of this weekend's Rugby World Cup crunch clash between Wales and Australia. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Owen Farrell's face, Clive Woodward's damaging word and will Piers Francis get banned?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 25:15


    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett reflect on England's second victory at the Rugby World Cup, and dissect the three big controversial incidents from the 45-7 win over the United States that saw high tackles, concussions and red cards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Gatland-Schmidt Legacy, Howley's howler and finally - it's rugby time

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 26:00


    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett discuss what outgoing Kiwis Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt will leave behind in Wales and Ireland respectively, react to the stunning news that Welsh assistant Rob Howley has been sent home from the Rugby World Cup and preview Japan vs Russia and New Zealand vs South Africa See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Will foreign-born players kill international rugby?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 21:47


    Jack de Menezes and Duncan Bech discuss how the selection of foreign-born players across all teams at the Rugby World Cup is impacting the state of the game, and provide an update from the England team hotel in Miyazaki where they've discovered there's not an awful lot to do. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Can England really win the Rugby World Cup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 24:40


    Jack de Menezes is joined by fellow rugby writer Duncan Bech to assess England's chances in Japan, and discuss what it feels like to be at the centre of a typhoon after their bumpy start to their World Cup campaign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Rugby World Cup preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 24:41


    Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look forward to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and assess how the four home nations are shaping up, along with the rest of the tournament's big hitters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Introducing the Indy Rugby Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 1:07


    Welcome to the Indy Rugby Podcast, a new podcast series from The Independent ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Host Jack de Menezes, sport reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be reporting from the competition on England and the other home nations as well as major sides such New Zealand, Australia and South Africa as well.Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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