Podcasts about Champions Cup

After a great weekend and result in Bordeaux the Cherry and Whites have secured knockout rugby in the Champions Cup for only the second time in 15 years. We discuss the game, performance and our hopes for the next round. Unfortunately Gloucester weren't able to back up the win at Exeter and fell to a disappointing defeat at Sandy Park. The guys chat through what went wrong and the need to regroup over the Six Nations break. Finally we add our thoughts to the ongoing and furious debate around tackle height and how badly the RFU have handled it. Ed Price Russ Brookes James Eastwood (Snowy) Jim Harley

It's another batch of fun from those American rugby fools. On this episode we unfortunately had our pick of the lot for our discrimination piece, I'll let you guess which one we picked out to talk about. Of course, we then dive in to the final round of pool play in the Champions Cup, going from Welford Road, to the Stoop, the Aviva and up to the shadows of Murray Field. Did things go the way they should have? Is the competition still flawed with 16 teams making the knockouts and how does last years qualifiers stack up to this years. All this and every little thing in between. Grab a drink, kick back and come along for the ride with us. Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanks Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

The Rugby Union Daily is back from 30th January to get you ready for the Six Nations! So for the last Weekly episode Ugo, Danny, Chris and Sara meet up to discuss a controversial week in the sport. Top of the agenda is the RFU's new tackle laws. Will lowering the tackle height to the waist make the game safer? Plenty of players, coaches and referees have criticised the decision. The England cricket captain even got involved in the debate. We also hear about Danny's encounter with Siya Kolisi in the tunnel and we look forward to the last 16 of the Champions Cup.

Another dramatic week in rugby with the RFU bringing in a new game-changing law for the grassroots game in England. The lads give their take and what it means for the future of the game. We're also joined by Ireland and Connacht's Mack Hansen ahead of the Six Nations to find out about his tattoos, loose nights out in Portugal and whether he wants to replace Johnny Sexton at ten. Lots more chat including a wrap-up of the final round of pool games in the Champions Cup, and a look ahead to some massive knockout games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richie McCormack was joined by Gordon D'Arcy and Matt Williams on this week's edition of Monday Night Rugby. (03:00) Champions Cup's credibility in doubt owing to structural changes. (11:00) Ulster stop the rot; John Cooney's off to Scotland. (24:00) 'I found it hard watching Carbery play - he was trying so hard.' (34:00) Questions facing Andy Farrell ahead of the Six Nations. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Greg, Lindsay and Jason are in the House of Rugby studio to discuss Munster vs. Toulouse and Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement. They also cover the Champions Cup Last 16 draw and Pat sits down for a chat with Leinster and Ireland star Robbie Henshaw. (1:00) - Munster push Toulouse close (9:00) - Joey Carbery debate (13:30) - Robbie Henshaw interview (32:10) - Netflix documentary (35:00) - Leinster and Ulster collision course (66:00) - Women's Interpros

Andy Burke and the team react to Edinburgh 20-14 Saracens in the Champions Cup

Everything ON the field...with none of the off field shenanigans. Heineken Cup down to grass roots...all covered. LTBP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ulster headcoach Dan McFarland and players Jacob Stockdale, Stuart McCloskey and Nathan Doak speak to OTB's Aisling O'Reilly after their 22-11 win over Sale yesterday at the Kingspan Stadium which saw them into the last 16 of the Champions Cup. Rugby with Off The Ball is brought to you by Vodafone Ireland, #TeamOfUs

It's another fun filled Fantasy Corner just in time for you to prepare your lienups for the final round of pool play in Champions Cup. On this FC, of course we look back at both the Hicks & the Skids conferences for Champi-Yanks League, and look at who is in prime position to score points in the CYL standings (or not). Yes yes, it's also that silly Start or Sit thing we love. Get those note takers ready and enjoy! **Updated: The original publishing of this had the wrong audio file for it* Been a long week, thanks for your understanding, enjoy Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanks Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY.  Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

La Rochelle skipper Greg Alldritt is back with us to discuss all things Champions Cup, as well as France's preparations for the Six Nations after Fabien Galthie named his France squad for the tournament. Plus, he's brought a new mate along with him and we catch up with Ireland international Ultan Dillane to find out how he's settling in, how big a decision it was to give up the chance to play at the World Cup, what the fines system at La Rochelle is like and what he's making of his new team-mates. We also discuss Christophe Urios replacing Jono Gibbes in Clermont, look ahead to a crazy Champions Cup Round 4 and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest and greatest from those rugby dopes in America is ready for your listening pleasure. We dive back in to Champions Cup rugby and do the run around the globe to look at the action for the 2nd to last round of pool play. We talk a bit about all 5 red cards (spoiler alert, Premiership doesn't look so good in that department) and how valid a few of them were. Of course, we cover it all from the fun in Paris to the monsoon on the French coast and the shocker in Swansea. All this, so much more, get yourself a drink and join us! Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanks Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY. Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Alex, Hask and Shane Horgan take a deep dive into the Heineken Champions Cup. How did a competition once viewed as the pinnacle of the northern hemisphere club game lose its lustre? What should it look like in the future? Should it stay traditional or become something completely new, like cricket's The Hundred? Joining them are the head coach of reigning European champions La Rochelle - and all round legend - Ronan O'Gara and the former Wasps Head Coach, and now Scarlets Backs and Skills coach, Lee Blackett.

We have a hell of a show lined up for you this week, we'll be looking at Steve Borthwicks' first England squad, Eddie Jones' shock return to international rugby, a hectic weekend of Champions Cup, and we'll be having a chat to one of the most anticipated new England caps… Harlequins winger Cadan Murley. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ugo and Chris are at Twickenham to chat to Steve Borthwick about his 36-man squad for the Six Nations, but has the news been overshadowed somewhat by his predecessor? They quiz Borthwick on the decision to name Owen Farrell captain and the controversy around his ban. Plus, Borthwick tells us about the difficult conversations he had with those players who missed out on selection. Kevin Sinfield also stops by for a chat about who his defensive leaders will be, tackle technique and how proud he'll be to coach England at Twickenham for the first time. And we discuss a sensational return to the Wallabies for Eddie Jones. Will he come back to haunt his previous employer at the World Cup? There's also a look back at the weekend's Champions Cup action which included big wins for Ospreys and Edinburgh.

It's another fun filled Fantasy Corner from TFRY. This week we dive back in to CYL Champions Cup League, the Skids and the Hicks. Who needs to make moves and who is in good shape. Of course we take a stab at start or sit, trying to guess whether teams go full noise or not. Get those notepads (or not) and enjoy with us friends! Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanks Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY.  Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Former Ireland and Lions captain Brian O'Driscoll joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. (0:00-13:39) - Owen Farrell's suspension, changes in how high tackles are being punished. (13:39-18:06) - Giving references for teammates at disciplinary hearings. (18:06-22:35) - Beyond a World Cup quarter-final would be a bonus for England. (22:35-33:35) - Heineken Champions Cup preview. (33:35-36:38) - Ben Healy's move to Edinburgh. (36:38-end) - ROG tried to get me to sign for Munster in '06.

Lyon's leader Jordan Taufua joins us to talk life in the culinary capital of France, their Challenge Cup title, the Top 14 marathon, coaching relationships from Scott Robertson to Pierre Mignoni to Xavier Garbajosa, international ambitions and much more. We discuss his journey from the brink of an All Black cap for years and over 100 appearances and three Super Rugby titles for the Crusaders to a short-lived spell at Leicester and now the captaincy at Lyon and a World Cup to look forward to with Samoa. Plus, we look ahead to the return of the Champions Cup and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Molloy was joined by Irish rugby legends Keith Wood and Gordon D'Arcy for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Owen Farrell, 'tackle school' and rugby bans. (17:00) Munster open up to the media. (23:00) Players hoping to break in Andy Farrell's Ireland plans. (37:00) HCC preview: Gloucester-Leinster; Munster-Northampton; La Rochelle-Ulster Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Alan Quinlan and Niamh Briggs have all the latest from the world of Munster Rugby on episode 53 of the Red 78. Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Greg, Lindsay & Jason are back in the House of Rugby studio, with a lot to discuss. Pat talks to Bristol, and former Connacht, star Jake Heenan. (0:30) - Greg on his Late Late Show appearance (3:30) - Owen Farrell, Manu Tuilagi and Aaron Cruden's wild hits (14:05) - URC chat (45:35) - Women's Interpros (49:40) - Jake Heenan interview (1:07:23) - Champions Cup talk (1:11:00) - Six Nations squad debate

Brian O'Driscoll joined Joe Molloy for a look back on 2022, and a look ahead to 2023. (02:00) Playing during the holiday season. (06:45) Competitiveness of the Champions Cup. (11:00) Leinster review of the year. (17:00) Munster's expectation levels. (23:00) Curious case of Ulster. (27:45) Connacht's 'Friend' set to depart. (30:30) Ireland's year in review. (35:30) A look ahead to next year on the international front. (40:00) Borthwick to England. (44:00) Worried about Wales? (46:00) The state of the English Premiership. (49:00) Irish women's rugby. Rugby with Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

We're in the studio for our Christmas party and the lads have gone all out with their thoughtful secret Santa gifts. Jim tells of the hardship of being in Tier 2 media and a run-in with an irate taxi driver ahead of the Lyon v Saracens game. We wrap up all the rest of the Champions Cup action, including the controversy in Ulster, Leinster trashing Gloucester shags and Ospreys with the upset of the weekend in France. We also react to the news that Borthwick will be England coach and what it means for England fans as well as Leicester tigers. Merry Christmas everyone! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wherein I go on and on about Round Two of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup, and even allude to the final in the Rugby Europe Super Cup! The article about contracts in Wales was here: https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/63973335 The article featuring Todd Clever was here: https://www.rugbypass.com/plus/usa-legend-todd-clever-we-got-out-passioned-and-that-was-really-hard-to-see/ If you're enjoying listening, you can always buy me a beverage through the link below, or you can sign up through Anchor to become a monthly supporter! If you still haven't left a review, I'd really appreciate it you could take that bit of time, it's really more helpful than I can say. In the meantime, thanks as always for your support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ScrumOfTheEarth https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth Thanks, cheers and be well! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thescrumoftheearth/support

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes to run through the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action. (01:30) Leinster 57-0 Gloucester: 'A bad look for the competition.' (06:00) Should Ulster have done more to get their pitch playable? (29:00) Munster look good (not great) in Franklin's Gardens. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Munster & Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Ger & Shane on #OTBAM to react to Munster grinding out a 17-6 over Northampton Saints at Franklin's Gardens, plus the rest of the weekend's Heineken Champions Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

2nd weekend of Champions Cup rugby broken down, plus all the news from the rugby week. LTBP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OTB's John Duggan was joined by Aidan Delaney and Cathal Mullaney to discuss the day's sporting stories including looking forward to the World Cup final between Leo Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappe (France) as well as chatting about Ulster's weather troubles in the Champions Cup and why it's the most wonderful time of the year for darts.

Johnny Ward wass joined live in studio by the Cian Tracey of the Irish Independent to discuss this weekend's European Champions & Challenge Cup action. Rugby w/ @VodafoneIreland | #teamofus

Welcome to The OTB Lunchtime Wrap, a look at the top sports stories of the day at lunchtime, with Phil Egan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today. You can also tune into OTB, our daily sports show from 7pm - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

It's another Fantasy Corner from TFRY, here for all your Fantasy Rugby needs. On this episode of FC we talk about players to keep in mind and apart from the obvious, what stat categories to keep an eye on when choosing (or not) your players. We wrap up the opening weekend of Champi-Yanks League Champions Cup FRD (try saying that 5 times fast) and of course, we preview the matches with Start or Sit. Grab your notepads and enjoy friends! Check out the TFRY Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheFantasyRugbyYanks Ask us questions via Twitter: Jarrod- jdyke8man & Ben- admrablsnackbar, and #AskTFRY.  Send us your thoughts for the show and questions for upcoming shows via e-mail fantasyrugbypodcast@gmail.com. Of course we welcome feedback via e-mail, twitter or by rating/reviewing the pod on Apple Podcast.

Chris and Ugo quiz Ashy about the mood in the Leicester camp with Steve Borthwick the frontrunner to become the new England head coach. Could this lead to a shock England recall for Ashy at 35? They discuss the opening weekend of the new-look Champions Cup which was up against bad weather, train strikes and England's World Cup quarter-final. Is the current format working or will it change again further down the line? And Premiership referee Christophe Ridley's tweet to Gary Neville sparks a debate about the importance of the relationship between players and referees.

Greg O'Shea and Lindsay Peat are joined in the House of Rugby studio by Pat McCarry, to discuss all the latest news, and we hear from La Rochelle & France star, Grégory Alldritt. (0:30) - Introduction, Eddie Jones and Wayne Pivac sacked (9:55) - Leinster win big, Munster pipped, Ulster thrashed (35:10) - Grégory Alldritt interview (46:25) - Connacht win and Champions Cup round-up

Ex-Ireland international Fiona Hayes and Irish Independent rugby writer Rúaidhrí O'Connor joined Joe Molloy on Monday Night Rugby to look back on a hectic opening weekend of Champions Cup rugby. (02:00) Munster trumped by Toulouse. (19:30) Ulster thrashed by Sale. (27:45) Leinster win in Le Havre. (40:00) Connacht beat Newcastle. (42:00) A look ahead to next week. Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Champions Cup Round 1. Plus some rugby and non rugby related tangents, obvs. LTBP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reaction from Andy Burke and the team to Saracens 30 Edinburgh 26 in the Champions Cup

Joe Molloy was joined by Keith Wood live from Thomond Park to discuss Munster's 13-18 defeat to Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup on Sunday afternoon. Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Garry Doyle joins Murray Kinsella to look ahead to the opening round of the Champions Cup season. The lads answer questions from members of The42 and give a few tips for Christmas gifts.

Welcome to The OTB Lunchtime Wrap, a look at the top sports stories of the day at lunchtime, with Phil Egan of OTB Sports. We bring you the latest sports news and what's happening today. You can also tune into OTB, our daily sports show from 7pm - where we've reaction, news, and analysis of all today's sport - watch or listen live across OTB Sports.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you the team news ahead of the weekend's European action. We also hear from Ronan O'Gara on his international coaching ambitions.

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM to give his thoughts on the current vacancies in rugby and preview the Champions Cup, as Les Maritimes begin their title defence. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

Munster and Ireland legend Alan Quinlan joins Adrian and Shane on #OTBAM ahead of the opening round of fixtures in the Champions Cup. Catch OTB's sports breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for OTB AM and get the podcast on the OTB Sports app or wherever you listen to yours. SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the OTB AM podcast. #OTBAM is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball, in association with Gillette | #EffortlessFlow

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the details following the release of the Women's Rugby in Ireland report this morning. There's also news of Ulster's Champions Cup preparations, and the latest on the potential moves on the coaching front.

Brian O'Driscoll joined OTB's Adrian Barry to preview this weekend's Heineken Champions Cup action on Thursday's Off The Ball. (01:00) Eddie Jones, Warren Gatland and what it means for Ireland. (28:00) O'Gara sticks with La Rochelle; could Scott Robertson join Leinster? (32:00) The Heineken Champions Cup is back! Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Gerry Thornley and Irish Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes on Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) Debate: Were England right to get rid of Eddie Jones now? (13:00) Return of the Heineken Champions Cup! How will Irish provinces fare? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you some of the reaction to Eddie Jones' dismissal as England head coach. There's also news of a boost for Cian Healy and Leinster ahead of Saturday's Champions Cup opener against Racing.

The Champions Cup is about to get underway and off the back of another solid Munster performance on Friday, Niamh Briggs and Alan Quinlan have everything you should be looking out for! Get in contact on Twitter @rugbychannel15 or email therugbychannel@bauermedia.ie! Subscribe to The Rugby Channel for new episodes every week! #TheRed78

Rúaidhrí O'Connor of the Irish Independant is in studio with Joe Molloy to discuss this weekend's rugby, Warren Gatland returning to the Wales backroom staff and previewing this weekend's Champions Cup fixtures. (0:30) Warren Gatland returns to the fold. (10:00) Eddie Jones' fate in the hands of the RFU. (13:00) The Return of the Champions Cup for the 22/23 season. (22:00) Leinster triumph over Ulster in a ruthless comeback. (34:00) Munster going from strength to strength under Rowntree. (41:00) Connacht's European odyssey. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

As part of the launch of the new Heineken Champions Cup season, Aisling O'Reilly was in England catching up with players from all of the competing teams this season. She catches up with some of the Premiership's new signings and transfers, Leicester Tigers' Handre Pollard, Sale Sharks' George Ford, as well as Saracens' Nick Isiekwe and Gloucester's Alex Craig. Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Vodafone Ireland | #TeamOfUs

Joe Molloy was joined by three-time Champions Cup winner Gordon D'Arcy and Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes for Wednesday Night Rugby. (01:00) 'Fromance': maintaining friendships in rugby. (04:00) Ronan O'Gara ends rumours of England role. (07:00) Could John Cooney be making the switch to Scotland? (15:00) World Rugby take 'the first step towards a reimagination' of the game. (21:00) Is the Champions Cup in need of saving? Rugby in association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs