Two Cents gets Distracted - A Rugby Podcast

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Legendary Rugby YouTuber Mark from Two Cents Rugby breaks down all of the happenings of the great game of Rugby while Tony from Distracted Sports tries to keep up.

Mark Morgan and Tony O'Sullivan


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    Crusaders Win, Lions Lose, and Mark Fights the Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 63:24


    This week, much to our dismay, the Crusaders have done it again—another Super Rugby title, this time over the Chiefs. Meanwhile, Los Pumas pulled off a cracking win against the Lions in a game that had everything, and Razor Robertson has named his first All Blacks squad... complete with a few eyebrow-raisers.Plus, there's the usual helping of BS, distractions galore, and Mark has a therapeutic moment with some delightfully grumpy YouTube commenters.

    Leinster Lift It, Crusaders Crush Us, Chiefs Charge On

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 64:14


    Leinster are champions of the URC after a composed, clinical performance over a Bulls side that just didn't bring the fire. In Super Rugby, the Crusaders crush our dream (again) of the Blues pulling off a miracle, reminding us what finals footy really looks like. And the Chiefs? They take care of business against the Brumbies in a no-nonsense semi-final display. Plus, we serve up our usual helping of sideline nonsense — bold takes, bad analogies, and a bit of rugby therapy for long-suffering Blues fans. Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Blues Shine, Canes Collapse, and We Somehow Made It to 100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 82:23


    Well, somehow… against all odds, common sense, and good taste, we've made 100 of these little buggers! Celebrate our 100th episode as we welcome some very special contributors, shout into the rugby void, and do what we do best: talk shit and Rugby.The Blues give us a reason to smile (finally), the Hurricanes absolutely soil the linen, and Super Rugby and the URC wobble their way to the sharp, terrifying end of the season.Massive thanks to all of you legends for watching, listening, and enabling this strange audio experiment to keep going.Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Bordeaux Boils, Moana Broils, and Club World Cup Spoils?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 66:08


    Bordeaux take the dub against the Saints in the Champions Cup final, Moana Pacifica cop a hiding from the Chiefs, and whispers of a Club World Cup start swirling.We Talk about it all and also OTHER STUFF.Grab a beer and enjoy!!Massive thank you to Nathan Loughnan. Lets get this awesome lad a job!!https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanh69/

    Ardie Savea: Rugby God Mode Activated - 2CGD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 66:27


    This week, Ardie Savea ascended to another plane of existence—dragging Moana Pasifika (and possibly time and space itself) to a mind-melting upset over the Blues. The Hurricanes and Highlanders gave us a thriller, and meanwhile, the Force and Waratahs officially waved goodbye to finals footy like that one mate who RSVP'd “maybe” but was never coming.Plus, Tony stares into the crystal ball (or maybe a pint glass?) for another round of Tony's European Post-Match Predictions.Grab a beer and enjoyMassive Thankyou, the man, the myth, the legend Nathan Loughnan, for sponsoring this episode. Lets get Nathan a sweet sweet job!! Get in touch with him through his LinkedIn below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanh69/

    Naming Lions and Ruffling Feathers - 2CGD S4 EP15

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 68:57


    The Lions squad is named, the Wallabies are waiting, and somehow we end up talking about... fapping? Rugby's a weird sport—and we make it even weirder.Tony unloads some explosive thoughts about the Lions' that'll make him some new friends up north. We dive into the Lions tour, cover all the Super Rugby, and return with rugby's fastest-growing game show: “Who Won These Games That Have Already Been Played!?”Grab a beer and enjoy

    The Annual Leinster Letdown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 70:55


    Leinster bottled it again at the business end of a major tournament—at this point, it's basically tradition. Bordeaux took the chocolates from Toulouse, and Super Rugby delivered a rare treat: actual high-stakes footy. No more everyone-gets-a-medal playoffs—this round mattered.Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Beavers LOWER LEVEL Backlash - 2CGD S4 Ep 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 70:20


    Well, Stephen Donald kicked the hornet's nest this week—and naturally, we dive straight in. Not because we care... but because we're after those sweet, sweet angry clicks. We also break down the latest in Super Rugby, chat about the Wallabies' shiny new coach, and fire up everyone's favourite game: “Can Tony predict European rugby results... after they've happened?” Grab a beer, lower your expectations, and enjoy

    I Guess That's Why They Call It the Blues… (And All the Other Rugby Too!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 72:49


    Yep, more rugby happened. And like Thanos, the Crusaders' dominance snapped our hopes once again—inevitable pain, folks. We break down all the action from the round and then jump into YouTube's fastest-growing game show: “Can Tony Predict the Winners of European Rugby... After It's Already Happened?”Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Well, more rugby happened, but the GOLF!!! - 2CGD S4 EP11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 88:35


    It's another week of domestic rugby – oh yes it is, and yes, we talk about it! But stick around, because we wrap things up with a massive golf catch-up, diving into Rory's epic win at the Masters. Other random topics include, STD's the Great Wall of China, and Ancient Macedonian battles Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Super Tight Super Rugby and Super Defense Free Champions Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 69:47


    Ohh, and we're back for another week of talking shit and talk balls,,, rugby balls that is. This week, we cover all the Super Stuff but also cast a judgmental eye over the stuff coming down from the north.Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Wallabies looking Lions Ready, All Blacks looking Off the Pace

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 57:55


    This week on the pod: Tony cracks open a real beer to celebrate finishing the Hard 75 challenge – finally!We dive into the Aussies making serious noise in Super Rugby and ask the big question: could they actually find success in this year's Lions series? Spoiler alert... it's more likely than you think.Plus, the usual healthy dose of BS.Grab a beer and enjoyAlso thanks to our sponsor for this week, Sports4Cast - you can see their awesome algo here: https://sports4cast.com/home/

    Vive la France! A Weekend of Triumph, Letdowns, and All New Lows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 62:21


    The Six Nations concluded in the weekend. Three teams still had a shot, but the French came out on top!! This is a podcast where we discuss those games and other games and talk a tonne of BS!Grab a Beer & Enjoy!

    France in the Driver seat, but nothing Guaranteed

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 68:29


    A massive amount of Rugby during the weekend, and we talk about running. We then eventually get to the rugby, though. It's all happening. Six Nations is getting super tasty with one and Super Rugby is still producing Bangers. Grab a Beer and Enjoy Massive thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Tweeddale Surfacing Contractors!! Go to their Website - tscnz.com Flick them an email - contact@tscnz.com If you want to sponsor this podcast give ol Marky boy and email - twocentsrugby@outlook.com

    Super Rugby Keeps Banging out Bangers, but Tony forgets most of it.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 66:57


    Well, well, well—fancy seeing you again! You must be a big 2CGD fan because this is what we call, in the business, a slow week in the season.But I tell you what—if you're after a podcast where the hosts talk shite for at least the first 20 minutes, and then one of them forgets most of the key events from the weekend's games… you're in for a treat! (You may also have a brain injury.)Grab a beer and enjoy!Massive thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Tweeddale Surfacing Contractors!! Go to their Website - tscnz.com Flick them an email - contact@tscnz.com

    French Feeding Frenzy, England Scrape Through, and Wales show Signs of Life!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 70:44


    The Six Nations was back this weekend, and Super Rugby was in its second week. If you want a hard-hitting, thought-provoking rugby podcast that covers all the action...you've come to the wrong place. Grab a beer and enjoy Massive thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Tweeddale Surfacing Contractors!! Go to their Website - tscnz.com Flick them an email - contact@tscnz.com

    Gats Gets Going and Super Rugby Surges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 58:02


    As per usual, we're on the blunt edge of the hot topics and have a wee chat about the departure of Gats and where that leaves Wales. We then get Super Excited about a super start to Super rugby and talk a Super amount of BS. It's Super!Grab a beer and enjoyMassive thank you to the sponsor of this episod, Tweeddale Surfacing Contractors!!Go to their Website - tscnz.comFlick them an email - contact@tscnz.com

    England Finally Triumphs Late, Ireland Strolls Through, and Wales Crumbles to New Lows - 2CGD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 67:49


    In this episode, we dive into England's late victory over France, Ireland's comfortable win against Scotland, and Wales hitting rock bottom with a 14th straight loss, this time to Italy. As always, we talk a bit of rugby, a bit of nonsense, and yes—we even squeezed in a run before hitting record. Grab a beer and enjoy! A massive thank you to our sponsor for the episode of the Hot Jams Band. Check them out. Online: www.hotjams.ie YouTube: / @hotjamsband Instagram: @hotjamsbandw

    France Turns Wales Into Spoons, Scotland Escapes Italian Drama, and Ireland Sends England Packing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 68:06


    Well, there we have it: international rugby is back. The self-proclaimed greatest rugby championship, the Six Nations, was back at the weekend, and guess what? We watched it! We watched it so hard we have comments that you can now listen to. Boy the internet aye...MindblowingGrab a beer and enjoy!Massive thank you to our sponsor for the episode the Hot Jams Band. Check them out.Online: www.hotjams.ieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HotJamsBandInstagram: @hotjamsband

    International Rugby is BACK, and SO ARE WE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 63:14


    It's 2025, and we are back, not by popular demand but because we've got nothing better to do on Monday evenings. This week, Mark updates Tony on the Rugby world's happenings over the past few months. We also preview the 6 Nations and go over every team's chances or lack of them in Wales's case. Grab a beer and enjoy! Massive thank you to our sponsor for the episode the Hot Jams Band. Check them out. Online: www.hotjams.ie YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HotJamsBand Instagram: @hotjamsband

    The 3rd Annual 2CGD's! 2024 Rugby Award Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 67:44


    The night you've all been waiting for is finally here. A night if Glitz Glam and a very odd statuette!!Join us as we celebrate the best and the worst of rugby in 2024!!Thanks for listening to our weird sh*t talk all year! Grab a wine and enjoy!!

    South Africa Crush Wales, All Blacks look poor – Plus, One Gassy Co-Host!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 79:40


    Well the last full week of the Autumn nations has come and gone, and we focus mainly on Mark controlling his flatulence. Thanks to our sponsor Thumbs Up Yacht Delivery for the beers! Check them out on social media or their website: ►http://tuyachting.com/ ►YouTube: ‪@DirtyDawgSailing‬ ►Instagram: / sailingyachtdelivery Grab a beer and enjoy

    You lose some, you win some... unless you're Wales

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 73:56


    Well another big weekend of test Rugby has come and gone, so naturally, we have an extended conversation about parking.We also eventually get to the Rugby,Grab a beer and Enjoy

    Up the SOUTH | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 46:19


    This is a hectic mistake riddled Podcast this week to match the mistake riddled, hectic but ultimately entertaining weekend of Rugby. Big big thanks to Ballard Barbell and Boxing Club for shouting us the beers!! Check out Ballard's website: https://www.ballardboxing.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxPD1iPxn... Grab a beer an enjoy

    England's New Hobby: Almost Beating the All Blacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 85:34


    We had bonified legit test match footy to chat about this week and we may have gone over board. In this very long episode we dissect the Abs and the Poms epic encounter, go over Scotland pumping Fiji, whisk over Munster's effort against the XV and look forward to an epic month of November RugbyGrab a beer and enjoy!Big big thanks to Ballard Barbell and Boxing Club for shouting us the beers!! Check out Ballard's website: https://www.ballardboxing.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxPD1iPxn...

    A shaky looking thrashing | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 65:42


    Well test rugby is back... sort of, the annual stop over cash grab happened again this week and what did we learn? Probably got more questions than answers really. Anyway we nit pick a Japanese pumping and go over the other sporting action over the week.Big big thanks to Ballard Barbell and Boxing Club for shouting us the beers!! Check out Ballard's website: https://www.ballardboxing.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CxPD1iPxn... Grab a beer an enjoy

    BS and an old fashioned Q & A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 76:30


    Back at it after a couple of weeks off. We talk a lot of BS in this one but eventually get to your questions. Big big thanks to Ballard Barbell and Boxing Club for shouting us the beers!!Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Boks get in DONE as ABS score after 60 | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 60:38


    Well, that's it for another year of the TRC, and we will get a new champion. The Boks add another trophy to their stacked trophy cabinet while the Wallabies collect spider webs. Grab a beer and enjoy! A massive thank you to 4 Paws for sponsoring this podcast. Please follow below. / 4pawsrun / 4pawsrun

    Agony, Ecstasy & the stuff in the middle | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 73:38


    This episode is particularly dick-heavy, to be honest, so maybe earmuff the little ones if they're wondering about it. The Saffas lost, and the Abs won, so why are we Kiwis still not happy?Grab a beer and enjoy

    The TRC will probably end the way you think

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 55:29


    So it's another week, not a lot of rugby to review so this week is a bit more of a preview of what's to come. Grab a beer and enjoy

    Boks are better than us and Wallabies discover new lows!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 69:02


    In another disappointing weekend of Rugby for our boys in black we force ourselves to dive right in.Grab a beer and enjoyA massive thank you to 4 Paws for sponsoring this podcast. Please follow below.https://www.facebook.com/4pawsrunhttps://www.instagram.com/4pawsrun/

    Binge on our SALTY tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 70:05


    Alright, there's some extra salt on this one. So we fight off our tears and endure the pain of talking about the game at the weekend between the two greatest teams in the world, the Springboks and the All Blacks. Grab a beer and enjoy

    Binge on our SALTY tears | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 7:09


    Alright, there's some extra salt on this one. So we fight off our tears and endure the pain of talking about the game at the weekend between the two greatest teams in the world, the Springboks and the All Blacks. Grab a beer and enjoy

    South Africa on top, but ABs rebound at Eden Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 38:13


    This is a take on the podcast, as we screwed the recording the first time around, so if we're a bit off the boil, that's why. This weekend it was a great time to be South African, we break it all down. Grab a beer and enjoy.

    Wonderous Boks and Woeful ABs | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 69:37


    Well, it was a crappy old time for Abs fans in Welly, and we're not too thrilled. What made it worse was the fact the Springboks looked incredible in Brisbane. Dark days indeed. Grab a beer and enjoy

    Just Another TRC preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 50:25


    Well, to be honest, other than the ladies at the Olympics, the rugby world has been a bit quiet. But never fear—some serious action is on the way, and we preview it. Boy, oh boy, what a fun time!Grab a beer and enjoy!

    The dreaded GOAT chat, and other noxious substances.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 62:17


    We're back after an unplanned absence for a week. Thanks for noticing! This week we unpack the 7s at the blooming Olympics, ask whether Dupont is really that good and then Tony goes on a rant about our friends in South Africa. Grab a beer and enjoy

    Ireland squeaks past the Boks and the AB's barely hold on.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 85:47


    The summer series, or the Dead of winter series for some, goes into week 2 and we break it all down. We also talk a metric tonne of BS.Grab a beer and enjoy

    Test Rugby is BACK, but the Nonsense Chat STAYS - Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 83:15


    Test Rugby is finally back! The lads unpack all the happenings in and outs and talk a lot BS too. Grab a beer and enjoy

    Test Rugby is closing in and Hoops calls it quits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 61:46


    Woah, Daddy boy! Smack my arse and make me beg for chocolate!! Test Rugby is back with some seriously tasty offerings!! They boys preview the upcoming matches an pay tribute to the aussie great Michael Hooper.Grab a beer and enjoy

    Blues & Warriors crowned CHAMPIONS, Chiefs and Bulls poop the bed and Hoskins gets overlooked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 74:27


    We're in a fine mood this week because our Blues won the Super Rugby title!! We get into that and the big URC final, unpack the international rugby over the weekend and then scratch our heads trying to work out some of the selections for the ABs squad. All that and a healthy load of BS chat. Grab a beer and enjoy.

    Favourites flop and Blues and Bulls on Top | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 68:37


    Well it's the real business end of the Super Rugby and URC seasons! We unpack all the action, Tony has a mighty whinge about SA commentators and we look ahaed to a couple of mouth watering finals!Grab a beer and enjoy

    Super Crappy Quarters & Northampton gets it done

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 60:24


    Well, it is a woefully one-sided series of quarters in Super Rugby. Who would have thought a top 8 in a 12-team comp would produce those results!! Well, we have rant, chat the rugger and buckets full of BS. Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Dupont Crushes Leinster Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 72:15


    This week we cover in depth the Champions Cup Final and debate where DuPont's performance stacks up in all-time against the other greats.We also cover all the happenings of Super Rugby.Grab a beer and enjoy!

    Losses, Wins and Marks despicable act | Two Cents Gets Distracted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 60:16


    Wouldn't you know it? Another week of rugby bloody well happened, and you know what? We talk about it!! Mark also reveals how he used bowel issues in China for pure evil. Grab a beer and enjoy!

    War on Scrums & Rugby gets Super

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 72:57


    Big things are happening in the world of rugby, and we have some small minds to discuss it all. From rule changes to retirements and some quality footy. All served up to your an indulgent amount of BS.Grab a beer and Enjoy!

    Champions Cup Semis and the not-so-Super Crusaders

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 72:25


    Mark's back from China, and we're ready to rip in with our lukewarm takes and nonsense chat. We cover the semis of the Champions Cup and look to who could miss out on the Super Rugby finals. Have the wheels completely fallen off the Crusaders? Grab a beer and enjoy.

    Lots of BS with a Pinch of Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 50:40


    Better late than never, this week we discuss law changes, touch on Chasing the Sun, and cover what's been happening in Super Rugby in the URC, and coat the whole pod in tonne of sh*t talk.Grab a beer and enjoy.

    Six Nations All Wrapped up with a pretty Bow and whole lot of Nonsense

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 72:25


    The Six Nations is over, but BS chat is just getting warmed up. This week, we cover all the happenings of the Six Nations and Super Rugby. Tony also flips out about Human centipedes. Grab a beer and enjoy

    So much great Rugby, So much sh*t chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 86:51


    Well, team, after a week off, the boys are coming in hot with a hell of a weekend of rugby to talk about. We cover the cracking games across the Six Nations and Super Rugby with no duds to speak of.And never fear my little sweet ones; we do talk an almighty amount of sh*t.Grab a beer and enjoy.

    We Make the Six Nations and Super Rugby WEIRD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 69:36


    In it for another week!! This week, the tangents are big, the rugby chat is what it always is, and the sound goes to custard towards the end. We cover all the Six Nations games and as many Super Rugby ones as possible. Sorry about the sound crapping out later in the pod. Grab a beer and enjoy!!

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