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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by a victorious Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and George Furbank to review a PREM Final that saw Northampton Saints win their second title in three years after overcoming a gritty Exeter Chiefs side. The pair also react to the England XV loss to a France XV on Friday night, Leinster's second consecutive URC crown and the Hurricanes blow the Chiefs out of the water in Super Rugby. Plus, Ealing Trailfinders back row Sally Williams joins the pod to preview their PWR final against Saracens next week and how she juggles rugby with her job at Mitsubishi Electric. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe
England and Lions star Henry Pollock joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole on For The Love Of Rugby to preview Saturday's huge PREM Final between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs. And, more importantly, if he's DM'd Olivia Dean after a certain viral video did the rounds after their playoff victory against Leicester Tigers. We also hear from Head Coach Sam Vesty and previous Saints title-winner Curtis Langdon as to how the league leaders are building to the season finale. Plus, Steve Borthwick has named an England XV squad that includes Max Ojomoh and omits Ben Spencer and Ollie Lawrence; and can Handre Pollard's Bulls side defeat Leinster in Friday's URC Final at Croke Park?
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down Exeter Chiefs' comeback win over Bath Rugby, Northampton Saints' victory over Leicester Tigers, the key moments that decided both games, and which team has the momentum ahead of the PREM Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down all the weekend's rugby action as the PREM reached its conclusion, the URC semi-finals provided a huge shock and Andy Farrell committed his future to Ireland until 2031. ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reassemble in the For The Love Of Rugby virtual studio to pick over a big week of rugby news. Shaun Edwards has left his post as defence coach at France, could England be his next employer? In more coaching news, Leinster's South African assistant Jacques Nienaber made an explosive attack on the media which raises the question - are the club in crisis? Plus, the PREM enters its final round and Worcester Warriors win the Champ! ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole pop in to give their old teammate and former England Rugby captain Jamie George a visit. From shared memories wearing the rose, to how England can build on a disappointing Six Nations campaign, Jamie's typical honesty and humour demonstrate why he's had such a long and successful career for club and country.
Former England captain Chris Robshaw joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao to pick through rugby hot topics and to answer your questions.
Union Bordeaux Bègles are back-to-back winners in the Investec Champions Cup as they dispatched Leinster in a convincing display in Bilbao. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are pitchside to analyse the action and chat to winners Ben Tameifuna, Cameron Woki, Salesi Rayasi and Adam Coleman.
Can Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reach the Investec Champions Cup in Bilbao? And will they be distracted by a whole continent's worth of oysters and wine? Our unlikely heroes are also joined by former England teammates Jack Nowell and Chris Robshaw as they continue their intrepid journey to the ultimate game in club rugby.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole embark on the ultimate rugby roadtrip. It's a journey that will take them through four rugby-playing nations, stopping off to see some old mates, before arriving at Bilbao's San Mames stadium for the Investec Champions Cup Final.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Chris Robshaw and Squidge Rugby at the iconic Birmingham Town Hall for the 2026 For The Love Of Rugby Draft. In this episode, our four competitors will battle it out to pick the greatest England Men's XV of the 21st century. Oh, and don't get snaked by the snake.
In quite possibly the loosest episode of For The Love Of Rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are in Galway for a pint with one of Ireland rugby's favourite sons: the man, the myth, the Mack Hansen. From sunny Canberra to the wild west of Ireland, Mack opens up about his journey through rugby, life in Galway, and what it meant to tour his homeland of Australia with the British & Irish Lions. Dodgy trims, naked wrestling and tattoos of legendary coaches: this is how you become an off-pitch icon.
Ireland's player of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Stuart McCloskey hosts Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite Belfast pub for a deep dive into the Ireland rugby team. We get the lowdown on the world-class players in Andy Farrell's squad, the influence of Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell and the brewing rivalry with South Africa's Springboks.
The Investec Champions Cup Final is set with Bordeaux overcoming Bath and Leinster defeating Toulon. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to break down a mega weekend of European rugby.
Dan Cole and Ben Youngs continue their world rugby tour to the South West of England to visit Henry Slade, aka the King of Exeter. From channelling his disappointment of not playing a game in the 2026 Men's Six Nations, to spearheading a Chiefs charge for the EPCR Challenge Cup, Sladey shares a fantastic insight into how the best teams in Europe are playing today.
Jack Willis is truly one of the world's modern greats and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole couldn't leave France without popping to see their old mate in Toulouse. From finding out his club Wasps was going bust to playing beautiful rugby in the world's most star-studded side, it's a fascinating story told by the reigning Top 14 Player of the Year.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have still not left France and no trip would be complete without undertaking a pilgrimage to the rugby mecca of Toulouse.
Just days after confirming his move to Sale Sharks, we headed out to Brive to catch up with England legend Courtney Lawes. Joined by Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, the lads get into everything: the drive to pull on the England shirt again, what life in France has really been like, and the full story behind his return to the Prem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The day after an epic Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory for Bordeaux against Toulouse, Big Ben Tameifuna joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite pub to discuss his love of ball carrying, playing in France and his switch from the All Blacks to his beloved Tonga.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been to Bordeaux to watch the European champions beat Toulouse and advance to the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. They're currently in a bar, celebrating with new FTLOR super-fan Ben Tameifuna. They also speak to Toulouse and France man-mountain Emmanuel Meafou
The Investec Champions Cup just delivered an all-time European classic. Before heading to Bordeaux for more incredible rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole sat down to process Bath's 43-41 victory over Northampton Saints.
The Investec Champions Cup quarter-final weekend is around the corner so Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are packing their bags for Bordeaux as they prepare to watch a mouthwatering weekend of rugby.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole love knockout rugby, and they've spent Easter weekend watching eight games in the Investec Champions Cup - the greatest club competition in the world. In this episode, Bordeaux gave the performance of the wekeend, but what makes them and Toulouse the best sides in Europe? Bath beat Saracens to set up a mouth-watering all-English quarter-final against Northampton Saints. Edinburgh give one of the performances of their season, but ultimately lose to Leinster in Dublin. There's late drama in Toulon and Glasgow where the South African sides put up a fight, but can't get over the line. And Harlequins v Sale happened. It wasn't great, mainly thanks to Storm Dave, but Sale at least got the job done. For The Love Of European Rugby is presented by Jaecoo - official automotive partner of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup.
The Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are hear with an ultimate preview of the Round of 16. Plus, is Henry Pollock's deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency a good thing for rugby? And will we be seeing a Geoff Parling vs Craig Doyle bout soon?
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up their new friends in Cape Town to launch a new South African version of For The Love Of Rugby, Breaking News: We now have a new South African YouTube channel hosted by double Rugby World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane. If you're a Springbok fan, you can expect new episodes every Tuesday. There'll be deep dives into working with Rassie, winning World Cups, playing with Siya Kolisi and whatever else props chat about in between meals. For The Love Of Rugby South Africa. In this episode, Steven and Trevor tell you how a Springbok alignment camp works, how Rassie and his coaches will have watched the Six Nations. Plus the best props they ever faced, battles with injuries and why everyone loves the Ox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole answer your questions on becoming a professional rugby player while picking their teams of only Bens and Dans.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take on the challenge of deciding who is the toughest rugby player of all time. Watch Danny Care & Joe Marler's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICrDBaAbXWk
England have lost four matches in a Men's Six Nations Championship for the first time ever. With less than 18 months until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, can they get out of their slump? Luckily, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to provide solutions to England's problems.
Forget the Oscars, the Six Nations has ended and you've got a ticket to the hottest ceremony in town: the For The Love Of Rugby Men's Six Nations Awards! Dan Cole and Anthony Watson pick their Six Nations XV, Player of the Championship, Breakthrough Player, Moment of the Six Nations and much more...
Steve Borthwick has named a largely unchanged side to travel to Paris ahead of England Rugby's final match of the Men's Six Nations, against France in Le Crunch. Plus, we answer your questions. Have Ben Youngs and Dan Cole kissed and made up after an explosive podcast on Sunday?
A wild weekend of Six Nations action has ended with Scotland putting 50 on France and Italy beating England for the first time ever. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse what happens now in a breathless championship.
Ireland defeated a spirited Welsh side in the first match of round 4 of the 2026 Men's Six Nations, but the name on Dan Cole's lips is tearaway loosehead prop Rhys Carré who thundered over for the moment of the championship.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole preview the fourth round of the 2026 Men's Six Nations as Ireland host Wales and France travel to Scotland. Plus, we answer your questions and react to the news that Dave Rennie has been appointed as head coach of the All Blacks.
Steve Borthwick has made nine changes to his starting XV as England Rugby head to Rome to play Italy in an enthralling Six Nations 2026 matchup. George Ford, Freddie Steward, Fraser Dingwall and Henry Arundell are amongst the casualties; whilst Fin Smith, Seb Atkinson, Elliot Daly and Cadan Murley earn their first starts of the tournament. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse if this gamble will pay off.
Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson are joined by a star-studded panel of rugby fans to judge their weirdest and wildest rugby opinions. You have been warned.
Just days after their loss against Ireland, Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are at Pennyhill Park for a special episode from inside England Rugby's Six Nations camp. We share an unrivalled insight into the mentality of a team struggling for form, recall the challenges of navigating the media as a player and hear from Ollie Chessum and Jack van Poortvliet.
The latest enthralling weekend of the 2026 Men's Six Nations has concluded with Scotland grabbing a last-ditch victory over a brave Wales in Cardiff and France overcoming a spirited Italy in Lille. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs break down all the action from round 3 and answer your comments from Ireland's victory over England.
Andy Farrell's Ireland side delivered a masterclass to thrash England Rugby at Allianz Twickenham to blow the Men's Six Nations Championship wide open. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse what went wrong for Steve Borthwick's side in a record defeat.
Irish rugby legends Tommy Bowe and Donncha O'Callaghan join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole to preview Saturday's huge clash at Allianz Twickenham as England host Ireland in the Men's Six Nations. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/ftlor Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole complete their review of the second round of Six Nations matches as France continue to impress with an eight-try win against Wales. Ireland beat Italy in Dublin in a fixture that was much closer than it's ever been before, but what does it mean? Is this a new Irish era? And did Jack Crowley do enough from the bench to earn a start against England? Meanwhile, the England inquest continues after Calcutta Cup defeat with a record number of your comments. And did bottom-of-the-table Wales do anything better this week?
Scotland serve up a Six Nations classic as they hammer England and scatter grand slam dreams all over Murrayfield. Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson break down the whole game, while Scotland fans and players are surely still celebrating another Calcutta Cup victory.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole bring you all the news and analysis ahead of one of the biggest games of the year - Scotland v England in the Six Nations. Captain Maro Itoje is back in the starting line-up, while Jamie George moves to the bench. Andy Farrell has questioned the character of his Ireland players, so they'll be looking to avoid another dressing down after their game against Italy in Dublin. While Wales are struggling to sell tickets for their game against championship favourites France.
Hello, Dan Cole here! I host a podcast with my fellow former-England team-mate Ben Youngs and we'll be bringing you podcasts galore during the Six Nations. If you enjoy this episode then search "For The Love Of Rugby" wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Round 1 of the 2026 Men's Six Nations has come to an end. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are here to pore over the action of an enthralling weekend.
The Six Nations is finally underway, with France putting on a dominant display against Ireland in Paris. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole analyse all the action from the Stade de France.
It's Sixmas Eve! Ben Youngs and Dan Cole preview the first round of mouthwatering Six Nations action.
Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson are joined by a star-studded audience of all your favourite rugby influencers as they look ahead to the 2026 Men's Six Nations.
Scotland vice-captain Rory Darge and superstar winger Kyle Steyn tell Ben Youngs and Dan Cole what it's like to play for Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. How do you find out you're in the squad? And how do you know Finn Russell has arrived in camp? This is your definitive guide to life in the Scotland squad. For The Love Of Scottish Rugby is presented by Vodafone, proud partner of Scottish Rugby.
Three of rugby's biggest superstars Owen Farrell, Ben Earl and Noah Caluori join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio within the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Yes, you heard that right.
In this hour of Cashing Out, host Dustin Swedelson is joined by Cole Thompson, Host of Morning Drive with Dan & Cole on SportsTalk 970, to discuss the Houston Texans. Also, joining the show is Aniello Piro, DenverSports 104.3 FM, to talk about the Denver Broncos. Dustin also does Rank and File and hits on the College Football Playoff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.