Podcast appearances and mentions of dan cole

Forget Maradona. Forget Messi. It's all about Montoya today. England face Argentina TWICE this week, but the Nations Championship is the real quiz, right? Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take a deep dive into one of rugby's proudest nations as they prepare to host England in Santiago del Estero on Saturday night. They've played with and against some of the most formidable characters in Argentine rugby history and now analyse the latest challenge for Steve Borthwick's men as they look to follow up their victory over Fiji with another win. Plus, we'll also preview the rest of the weekend's matches, headlined by a crunch clash between New Zealand and Ireland. Bring it on.

The second action-packed round of the Nations Championship has concluded and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to analyse the games.

England return to winning ways after a convincing 73-8 rout of Fiji in Liverpool's Hill Dickinson Stadium in round two of the Nations Championship, with Henry Pollock grabbing a hat-trick. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are podcasting from the stadium in their famous pink JAECOO 7. You'll also hear from new scrum-half convert Marcus Smith and debutant Noah Caluori.

Steve Borthwick has rung the changes as England Rugby face Fiji in round two of the Nations Championship at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. Henry Slade starts at 13, shifting Tommy Freeman to his preferred position on the wing. Guy Pepper also reclaims a starting berth in the back row. There are also potential debuts for Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Noah Caluori. Plus, with his defence of Steve Borthwick causing quite a stir with you, the listener, Ben Youngs puts your comments to Dan Cole.

England are searching for answers after another disappointing defeat. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ask the big question: is Steve Borthwick under real pressure, and what needs to change? The lads also preview England's must-win clash with Fiji, break down the key battles to watch, and look ahead to a huge test for Scotland as they take on the world champion Springboks. Plus, every game in Round 2 of the Nations Championship.

The Springboks showed why they're the reigning world champions as they demolished England at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to analyse all the action of a match that reasserted the Springboks' dominance, but where does this leave England? ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe

Rugby legends Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take on the unenviable task of picking their combined Springbok-England squad.

Dan Cole and Robbie from Squidge Rugby react to the latest Springboks team announcement and dissect how England can counter their threats. Then it's time to preview Round 1 of the Nations Championship. With over 14 hours of rugby on Saturday, there's a lot to discuss, from predictions and key match-ups to speculation over Eddie Jones' whereabouts.  Big calls. Big opinions. Plenty of rugby chat. Let's get into it.

This week a brand new international men's rugby tournament begins as the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere battle it out to see who takes the crown. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have analysed every single game in the competition. So you don't have to.

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff to get the lowdown on how the Springboks are gearing up to host England in the Nations Championship next week. The hosts of our sister podcast, For The Love Of Rugby South Africa, share an unrivalled insight into how Rassie Erasmus operates, deep dives into their key players, and why Henry Pollock is living rent-free in Johannesburg.

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.

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

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.