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Send us Fan MailThis episode is brought to you by absolute vans.Sam Warburton joins The Central Club Podcast for one of the most in-depth conversations of his career.The former Wales captain and British & Irish Lions captain sits down to tell his life story, discussing the highs, lows, sacrifices and lessons that shaped him into one of rugby's most respected leaders.In this exclusive interview, Sam opens up about resilience, dealing with pressure, injuries, mental toughness, leadership, retirement from professional rugby, captaining Wales, leading the British & Irish Lions, and what success really means beyond sport.This is more than a rugby podcast. It's a conversation about discipline, mindset, overcoming setbacks, and finding purpose after reaching the very top.Topics discussed:• Sam Warburton's childhood and rugby journey• Becoming Wales captain• Leading the British & Irish Lions• The reality of professional rugby• Mental resilience and handling pressure• Injury struggles and setbacks• Leadership lessons from elite sport• Life after retirement• Building character through adversity• Advice for young athletes and future leadersIf you enjoy rugby, leadership, self-development, high performance, sport psychology and inspiring life stories, this episode is for you.Subscribe to The Central Club Podcast for more exclusive conversations with world-class athletes, leaders and inspiring personalities.#SamWarburton #RugbyPodcast #WalesRugby #BritishAndIrishLions #TheCentralClubPodcastJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjOe4UwNRZx89uBXojoPcw/joinYou can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts!For more content head over to..Instagram: ThecentralclubpodcastFacebook Page: The Central ClubFacebook Profile: Central ClubTiktok: the.central.clubX: @thecentralclub_E-mail us at: Thecentralclubpodcast@gmail.comPodcast#SamWarburton #WalesRugby #BritishAndIrishLions#RugbyPodcast #RugbyUnion #WelshRugby #Leadership #ResilienceSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjOe4UwNRZx89uBXojoPcw/joinYou can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts!For more content head over to..Instagram: ThecentralclubpodcastFacebook Page: The Central ClubFacebook Profile: Central ClubTiktok: thecentralclubpodcastTiktok: thecentralclubclipsE-mail us at: Thecentralclubpodcast@gmail.comSTAY CENTRAL

All eyes are on Sandy Park this weekend as Rob Baxter and Mark McCall go head-to-head for one last time. Danny, Ugo and Chris look back on Exeter's impressive win at Leicester that sets up Saturday's showdown with Saracens for the final play-off spot. Who will come out on top? Will anybody other than Northampton rotate this weekend? It's now only one win in five for Bath, what is behind their recent slump? Newcastle produced one of the comebacks of the season to stun Sale for a first win since January. There were four home wins as the URC quarter-finals went to form, but who is favourite to life the title in June? Plus, what next for Shaun Edwards amid reports he could be leaving France? Should unions be making a move if one of rugby's most decorated coaches becomes available? There's also Worcester's Championship play-off triumph to discuss and Jo Yapp's appointment as the first women's British & Irish Lions head coach.

With one week of the regular season remaining Alfie, Will and Elgan look ahead to the final weekend in the Prem.They chat about the crunch fixtures as Bath host Leicester and Exeter play Saracens and ask who will make it into the play-offs? With Bristol now out of the running for the top four they ask what next for the club? Is this another season of underachievement? And, have Sale hit rock bottom following their last-gasp defeat away to lowly Newcastle?Plus, Saracens and England full-back Elliot Daly chats to Will and Elgan about his latest injury set-back, the departing Mark McCall and Saracens' push for the play-offs.And, Worcester have won the Champ, Jo Yapp will be the first coach of the British & Irish Lions women's team and is Shaun Edwards departing France?***Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Game Plan, Anna‑Rose Gabbitass sits down with Shane Whelan, Chief Marketing Officer of The British & Irish Lions, to unpack the strategy behind one of the most successful Tours in Lions history. From record‑breaking commercial performance and global fan growth to digital innovation, AI and the landmark profit‑share model, Shane shares how an iconic sporting brand is evolving for the modern era and what's next with the historic Lions Women's Tour.Follow us on @sportindustry

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.

The British & Irish Lions are exploring the possibility of touring Japan, Argentina or France. Is this a dangerous erosion of tradition? A shameless money grab? Or a brilliant thing to propel the Lions into a "different stratosphere"? And, what would it mean for the traditional tours to New Zealand, South Africa and Australia?Alfie, Alex and Will are in studio to discuss the future of the Lions and ask what do they want to be in the professional era?Elgan looks back on the latest round of the Women's 6 Nations and they discuss the latest action in Prem rugby and look ahead to Bath's trip to Bordeaux in the Champions Cup.***Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our next guest put a huge smile on our faces. A former international rugby player who captained Wales and the British and Irish Lions. He is known as one of rugby's most talented and likeable players and his choices are rooted in Wales, sport and family. It's our pleasure to welcome Sam Warburton to These Three Things.If you could take a moment to give us a like, comment  & subscribe it would mean the world. Click the bell icon to get the latest updates on new episodes! #TheseThreeThings

Why do some talented teams underperform and why do some less talented teams overachieve? In this episode, Ben Darwin, CEO of Gain Line Analytics unpacks years of research to help coaches build more cohesion. From locker rooms to data models, he shares eye-opening insights on how shared experience, role clarity, and stability can outperform talent. If you coach, lead, or build teams in any capacity, this conversation will challenge what you think actually wins.Learn more about Ben and his work at: https://www.gainline.biz/Show Notes:Why cohesion matters more than talent Shared experience as a predictor of success How teams improve over time together The impact of lineup stability Key elements: clarity, roles, and consistency Attribution bias in coaching decisions Why talented teams can underperform The cost of constant change Simple strategies to build cohesion faster Importance of patience early in the season Adapting coaching to team context Rethinking how performance is evaluatedMore on Ben Darwin:Ben Darwin is the CEO of Gain Line Analytics and former Wallaby who developed the theory of Cohesion Analytics.Ben's specialty is Governance including identifying the drivers of success impacting the Portability of Talent, Change Management, Team Culture, Team Building, and Team Cohesion.Ben started Gain Line Analytics in 2013 driven by a desire to introduce a greater degree of empirical analysis into professional sport,. Gain Line Analytics is an operations and management consultancy with a unique perspective on success in professional sport and business. It is based on the belief that great teams are more than just the sum of their parts; great teams are the product of the linkages and connections within the organisation.Ben has now been investigating the performance of teams with Gain Line Analytics for 13 years. Informed by his career with the Wallabies and Brumbies, as well as coaching and data analytics Ben found that the clues to successful performance were not being explored and so began Gain Line Analytics.Ben Darwin is a former Australian rugby union footballer, he played 28 times for the Wallabies between 2001 to 2003. He made his international debut for Australia in June 2001, against the touring British and Irish Lions in Brisbane.It was during the Wallabies' World Cup semi-final win against the All Blacks in 2003, that Darwin sustained a neck injury that forced him to retire from rugby at the age of 27. After retirement, Darwin made the switch from player to coach and media and then to an entrepreneur as the Co-founder and CEO of Gain Line Analytics.Send us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Keeping Players Busy this offseason Isn't the Goal - Making Sure They Come Back Better IsUse our free Player Development Assistant to help you build a personalized and comprehensive development plan for each of your players.Get the Free Player Development Assistant: https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/hustle-gpt/

Ireland rugby international Michael Bradley has seen it all from the muddy pitches along the Mardyke to stadiums across the world. From his early days at Pres to representing Ireland and the British & Irish Lions, and later to coaching stints that took him from Connacht to Edinburgh, from Georgia to Italy, Michael's career has been marked by adaptability, leadership, and a deep understanding of the game and its people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest instalment of Back Seat Pundits, Rachel Sheehan was joined by former Munster, Ireland and British and Irish Lions player, David Wallace, to discuss Ireland's performance in the 2026 Six Nations. Back Seat Pundits on Off The Ball is brought to you by Renault #RethinkRenault

In this week's episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup… Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by former Wales and British & Irish Lions centre Jonathan “Fox” Davies to preview a dramatic Super Saturday finale to the Six Nations. With France, Ireland and Scotland all still in the title hunt, we break down the key matchups that will decide the championship. Can Scotland end their long wait for a win in Dublin? Will England avoid their worst Six Nations campaign by upsetting France? And after signs of improvement, can Wales finally break their long losing run when they face Italy? Fox also gives his thoughts on one of the tournament's standout performers, Tommaso Menoncello, after the Italy centre tore England apart — and discusses just how good the 2024 Six Nations Player of the Championship really is. We also talk about Wales' recent resurgence, the challenge of offering honest analysis while respecting the players on the pitch, and what Super Saturday could mean for the wider narrative around the tournament. We also discuss: •⁠ ⁠Wales' revival and belief returning to the squad •⁠ ⁠Scotland's chance to make history in Dublin •⁠ ⁠England's search for answers after a difficult campaign •⁠ ⁠The title race permutations heading into the final round •⁠ ⁠The wider state of the game — and whether Fox is optimistic about rugby's future Plus, we open the fan mailbag, with questions from listeners covering: •⁠ ⁠Could Wales beat England right now at the Principality? •⁠ ⁠What's really going wrong with England? •⁠ ⁠Why are coaches with rugby league backgrounds thriving in union? •⁠ ⁠Fox's favourite British & Irish Lions team-mate from tour You can subscribe to The Rugby Paper digitally or physically for more great content via this link: https://www.therugbypaper.co.uk/subsc... OR by scanning the QR code in the top right corner. Follow us across social media for more rugby insight and analysis: X: https://x.com/TheRugbyPaper Facebook: / therugbypaper Instagram: / therugbypaper Coaching at a grassroots rugby club while juggling work, family & training? Then this is for you. The Rugby Coach Weekly Partner Club Programme helps clubs recruit, train and retain volunteer coaches — while making your coaching life easier. https://www.rugbycoachweekly.net/

Harry Hyman is a British property entrepreneur.He achieved a degree in Geography from Christ's College, Cambridge graduating with a double first in 1978. He trained as an accountant with Price Waterhouse (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and qualified in 1982.In 1995 he founded Primary Health Properties PLC, a company based on the idea of purchasing primary health care premises and leasing them back to NHS General Practitioners through property investment.  The company listed in March 1996 on AIM and progressed to the main market in 1998. In 2007 PHP was one of the first 7 entities to enter the new UK REIT regime. In April 2018 PHP was promoted to the FTSE 250. In 2019 the company merged with Medicx to create the largest private owner of primary accommodation in the UK and Ireland. In April 2024, he stood down as CEO to become the non-executive Chair.  In 2025 PHP purchased Assura its competitor in a competitive bid.  PHP now has a portfolio of over £6bn and a market cap of £2.5bn.Until early 2021 PHP was managed externally by Nexus Tradeco but is now internally managed with Harry as the CEO.  Nexus Group includes a publishing business, Nexus Media Group.Investor Publishing publishes HealthInvestor, EducationInvestor, NutritionInvestor, Caring Times, Nursery Management Today and Independent School Management.In 2012 he founded The International Opera Awards and the Opera Awards Foundation which has three primary aims, to raise the profile of opera as an art form; to recognise and reward success from those involved in opera; and, through the Opera Awards Foundation, to generate funds to provide bursaries for aspiring talent in opera from around the worldWhen not at the opera or indulging his passion of wine, Harry might be at Saracens Rugby Club or supporting the England Rugby or the England Cricket Team or the British and Irish Lions.

Tom English and Andy Burke discuss the news that has come out of the Scotland camp ahead of their Six Nations opener including speculation around Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend's links to Newcastle Red Bulls - are Scotland's rugby public being played? And his decision to leave Duhan van der Merwe and Darcy Graham - the top two try-scorers in Scotland's history - as well as British and Irish Lions test full-back Blair Kinghorn out of the team to face Italy in Rome

The Six Nations is back — and this is the ultimate pre-show breakdown you need before kickoff.On this episode of Maul or Nothing, we're joined by Ireland & British & Irish Lions winger Simon Zebo for elite insight, dressing-room reality, and the stories behind the team sheets as Europe's biggest championship explodes into life.From France v Ireland on a rare Thursday night, to England v Wales at Twickenham, plus Scotland's ceiling and Italy's growing threat — nothing gets past us.⸻

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row. The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday. And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

British & Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley reflects on a record-breaking tour of Australia in 2025, and looks ahead to the inaugural women's Lions tour of New Zealand in 2027. The Lions - one of the most idiosyncratic entities in world sport - is the organization set up to manage the occasional rugby union side of the same name. Players are drawn from England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland to compete for a touring team historically every four years. The rugby unions of those same nations co-own the Lions. This episode may well have been subtitled 'how to turn a profit on tour', because since taking on the top job at the Lions in 2018 - first as MD, and then as CEO in 2022 - Calveley has ripped up the model that underpins the Lions and started again with a robust new framework that incentivizes the many stakeholders involved in making - or allowing - a tour to happen: from the competing unions, the host nation, the players and their agents, to the leagues and clubs that they're contracted to. The new model ensures a balanced share in the success of any tour, and revenues have ballooned. Calveley goes into depth on how the model works; puts his neck on the line by declaring the first women's Lions tour will be profitable; and talks leadership and life in this comprehensive episode.

Henry Pollock had a remarkable 2025!Breaking through with Northampton Saints, making his England debut, beating Leinster in Dublin, a Champions Cup final appearance and being named on the British & Irish Lions tour.So Will and Alex have made the trip up to the East Midlands to chat with Henry Pollock and his director of rugby Phil Dowson. How does the youngster reflect on the past 12 months? Does he enjoys ruffling feathers or care about people's perceptions of him? Plus, what are his aims for 2026? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the end of 2025 so in keeping with tradition The Ruck's end of year selection meeting is back as Alfie, Alex, Will and Elgan name a world XV of the year.South Africa are the number 1 side in the world but how many springboks will make it into the team? Who gets selected at fly-half? And, in a year where positional versatility has been so important what does the bench look like?Plus, given that the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour wasn't a 'vintage' series, how much weight do they put on Lions selection? Which big name superstar misses out? And, despite hardly playing any international rugby this year, does Antoine Dupont make it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final pod before Christmas and Alfie, Alex, Will and Elgan are back to review all the action over the weekend.They discuss humbling defeats for Gloucester and Harlequins and ask whether the current top five will be the teams to battle for a play-off spot at the end of the season.Plus, why are there so many high profile transfers ahead of next season? And, what can the whole league learn from Bath as they try and build a squad to win a title?Following Sports Personality of the Year they also praise Ellie Kildunne for coming 2nd in the individual award, ask whether the Red Roses should have picked up the team award and discuss what the British & Irish Lions missing out on a nomination reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Fozcast, we've teamed up with The Rugby Pod for a massive crossover episode featuring Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, and Dan Biggar!

Conor Murray enjoyed a 15-year career with Munster, winning two URC titles during his time with the province. The former scrum-half also earned 125 caps for Ireland, winning five Six Nations titles including two Grand Slams, as well as earning eight test caps with the British and Irish Lions. He has written a new autobiography. In Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby, written with Tommy Conlon, the Limerick man describes the ups and downs, the mental and physical challenges and the fun he had during a rugby career. Conor will be signing copies of his book at the Ennis Bookshop this Saturday, the 6th December at 12.30 p.m. To find out more, he joined Alan Morrissey on Thursday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Easons

Conor Murray is a recently retired international rugby player. For more than a decade, he wore the No.9 jersey for Munster, Ireland, and the British & Irish Lions. His career includes 5 Six Nations titles, 2 Grand Slams, 125 caps for Ireland, and three tours with the Lions. His new memoir, Cloud Nine: My Life in Rugby, is available now.Brought to you by Ballymore.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Percival – the communications strategist behind England Rugby and the British & Irish Lions – joins Inside The Mind of Champions to unpack how elite leaders manage the media when the pressure is on.From shaping the narrative in high-stakes moments to handling crises, social media storms, and those curve-ball questions that can derail a reputation, Jeremy and Tim reveal the playbook used by world-class coaches like Jürgen Klopp, Emma Hayes, Eddie Jones, and Tony Pulis. It's a sharp, behind-the-scenes look at how top performers influence perception, protect their team, and keep control of the story, with practical lessons you can use in any boardroom or briefing.Read Tim's book here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Record-Ball-elite-coaches-master/dp/1915237661Learn more about Sporting Edge's Winning Mindset for Leaders Programme here Winning Mindset for Leaders Programme - Sporting EdgeConnect with JeremyContact hello@sportingedge.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ Website https://www.sportingedge.com/

England begin their November internationals this weekend by welcoming Australia to Twickenham.Alfie and Alex are at the England training base to preview the match. They discuss Steve Borthwick's bold matchday squad and explain why the England head coach is under-appreciated for the brave selection decisions he makes. They chat about Tommy Freeman starting at outside centre, the back-row balance and what would constitute success for England this coming month.They also chat about the Wallabies who aren't at full strength, how they have developed since the British & Irish Lions tour and the battle at the set-piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squidge Rugby joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to preview a huge month of international rugby. How have Australia developed since impressing against the British & Irish Lions? Who will take the grudge match in Chicago between Ireland and New Zealand? And what crazy new plays will Rassie Erasmus deploy with South Africa?

Dan Cole and Anthony Watson are at the EPCR launch day to talk to a stellar cast of rugby stars! Oh yeah, and we've got a podcast car... Henry Pollock joins the show to tell us about his whirlwind first year of rugby and how he's going to back it up this season. Trevor Nyakane gives us an insight into what it's really like to be in the middle of a Springbok scrum - featuring his signature shuffle! Joe McCarthy reveals the secrets of the British & Irish Lions tour as he aims to help turn Leinster from perennial finalists to champions of Europe. Ollie Lawrence is back from a brutal achilies injury that kept him out of a massive summer of rugby and is already tearing it up for Bath. Sale Sharks' new signing Jaques Vermeulen joins the show as we catch wind of a rumour that one of his teammates has got a George Ford Tattoo. Plus, former England captain turned Strictly Come Dancing phenomenon Chris Robshaw teaches us a few moves!

Andrew Porter is best known for playing as a loosehead prop for Leinster, Ireland and the British & Irish Lions.He has released his autobiography “Heart on My Sleeve: My Story of Struggle and Strength” in which he details how his mother's death when he was 12 years old impacted his mental health, his subsequent eating disorder and how fatherhood has changed his perspective in every aspect of his life.He spoke to Matt on Wednesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear their chat.

Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium, to chat with some of the league's biggest stars. Johann van Graan reveals the secrets behind Bath's famous treble, England's next generation Seb Atkinson, Chandler Cunningham-South, and Asher Opoku-Fordjour drop in, and we catch up with Ollie Chessum about his successful British & Irish Lions tour!

Ahead of 'Derby Weekend' in the Gallagher PREM, Will Kelleher heads to the midlands to chat to Northampton Saints. He speaks with Director of Rugby Phil Dowson, plus two of the clubs British & Irish Lions in Fin Smith and Tommy Freeman. Fin explains that wanting to earn more caps for England was a big motivation for signing a contract extension, despite the lure of R360. And find out why he was disappointed with his performances on the Lions tour. Tommy Freeman brings up his 100th Saints appearance on the weekend so he reflects on the journey to this point and discusses what the future might hold. Will he be a 13 going forward?Plus, Phil Dowson looks ahead to a big East Midlands derby against Leicester Tigers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ugo, Danny and Ashy are back, but even though the Prem brought another weekend full of surprises they had to start the pod with the sad news that former England captain and British and Irish Lions legend, Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The guys all played with him and reflect on how the rugby community can get behind Lewis to support him and his family, during this difficult time. And they hear from Moody himself who spoke to BBC about his condition. In terms of the Prem – Leicester's win against Quins proved to be a comeback for the ages with Ugo admitting that Harlequins are in a hole right now. Even though his Sale side lost to Bath, chat turns to George Ford and if he has the smartest rugby brain in the Prem – and has Owen Farrell given Saracens a lift? Away from matters on the pitch, the trio critique Chris Robshaw's Strictly performance and Ugo has agreed to a bet if Chris does better than he did…. and is Ashy's ‘Ash splash dive' coming back on trend?

The roots of this episode are in 1895 when the sport of rugby split in two and rugby league was born alongside its often distant relative! We're talking about the codebreakers, those who've crossed over and competed on both sides of the divide. Outside of our 40-year rule, but who must be mentioned, are Sir Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan, three players immortalised as 'The Codebreakers' in a bronze statue in Cardiff Bay. All of them rugby league legends who started out playing union in the Welsh capital. Fellow countrymen who do make the list include Jonathan Davies. A World Club Challenge winner with Widnes and named Man of Steel at Warrington, who many feel his best years as a rugby player were in league. While Iestyn Harris made a big-money move from Leeds to Cardiff, before returning to Bradford where a Grand Final and World Club Challenge followed. Six Championships, four Challenge Cups and 45 caps for Great Britain and England earned Andy Farrell, at the age of 29, the switch to union with Saracens in a million-pound deal jointly funded by the RFU. Injury curtailed his playing career, but in turning to coaching he led Ireland to Six Nations success and the British & Irish Lions to victory down under. From that side of the world are contenders in the shape of Wendell Sailor, who not only played both codes, but also appeared on the Australian version of 'The Masked Singer'! Israel Folau, a somewhat controversial figure, actually competed professionally in three sports, union, league and Australian rules football. The late, great 'Inga The Winger', Vai'aiga Tuigamala, capped by the All Blacks and a multiple trophy winner with Wigan. While the 'offload king', Sonny Bill Williams, won the World Cup with the All Blacks in 2011 and 2015 and in-between returned to the NRL with Sydney Roosters winning a Premiership title. While nearer to home, huge names in the world of rugby in the form of 'Slammin' Sam Burgess, 'Ash the Splash' Chris Ashton and 'Billy Whizz', World Cup winner Jason Robinson, complete our top 10 contenders.

Host Jamie Lyall speaks to Huw Jones fresh from starting all three Test matches on the British & Irish Lions' tour of Australia. Huw discusses the relief of being selected on the tour, interacting with players from other nations and a Glasgow Warriors career that has had its highs and lows. Joining Huw is Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Decade Gareth Reid. Gareth, a product of the historic Glasgow School of Art produced four drawings of the Glasgow players selected to go on the tour that were revealed at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum at the end of the 2024/25 season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NEW YORK, NY - The Rugby Odds: Stellar MLR Championship, Top14 Epic, Hook's Top Lions Captain & #10 Opinion, Picks In this week's episode of The Rugby Odds, host Matt McCarthy is joined by:

The life and legacy of one of Ireland's most influential historians, with Neasa MacErlean, author of ‘Telling the Truth is Dangerous: How Robert Dudley Edwards changed Irish history forever'; the memoirs of a maverick Republican, with Dr Owen O'Shea, historian and author of 'One Man's Ireland – Memoirs of Dan Mulvihill'; and the origins of the Limerick Lions, with author Des Ryan.

Johnny Ward is joined in studio by Brent Pope, Denis Hickie and Brendan Fanning as the British & Irish Lions's third and final clash with the Wallabies has been heavily disrupted by injuries and biblical weather! The British & Irish Lions Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

John Duggan is joined in studio by Brent Pope and Brendan Fanning, while Alan Quinlan joins from Australia after the British & Irish Lions managed to survive a massive fight from the Wallabies to win the series with a game to spare! The Lions Special Saturday Panel with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

Join Alex Payne, James Haskell, and Mike Tindall from Melbourne, with special guest Wallabies legend Justin Harrison! This raucous episode kicks off with chat about the "legends" set to clash in a charity match. The mood shifts as the hosts dive into the highly anticipated second Test between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions. They dissect team selections, tactical changes, and the impact of the predicted wet weather, with Harrison offering unique Wallaby insights and revealing hilarious anecdotes from his playing days, including a classic David Campese tale. Expect plenty of laughs, and a look ahead to a potential series decider, all while navigating the unpredictable chaos that is live audience podcasting Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres. 00:00:00

Mike Sherry joins Eoin Sheahan on Monday Night Rugby as they reflect on the British and Irish Lions first test match against Joe Schmidt's Australia, while also looking ahead to the final provincial game of the tour as the Lions take on First Nations & Pasifika XV tomorrow morning.Rugby on Off the Ball with Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Alex Payne, James Haskell, Mike Tindall and Greg Laidlaw gather poolside in Brisbane to unpack all the latest from the British & Irish Lions tour. With the first test against Australia fast approaching, the crew dive into warm-up match insights, test selection debates and a potential head to head between one of the world's best Finn Russell and rookie Tom Lynagh. 00:00:00

The sea of red has arrived. The British & Irish Lions rain down tries with a brutal 0-48 victory against the Invitational AUNZ. Join Graham Simmons and our very own 2017 Lion James Haskell on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and Hask dive into the details of this powerhouse performance, debating Jac Morgan's muscle, Ben White's showmanship, the team's renewed cohesion and predictions of the Lions first Test XV. How's your pulse Henry? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's last match before the big business: facing the Wallabies. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast

Jonathan Agnew presents reaction to the third day's play from Lord's where late wickets meant the scores were level after both first innings. India's century-hitter KL Rahul looks back on the day, and England bowling consultant Tim Southee reflects on the state of play.Former England captains Sir Alastair Cook and Michael Vaughan, Ashes winning bowler Steven Finn, and commentator Prakash Wakankar analyse the day's play.Plus, British & Irish Lions full back Elliot Daly joins Simon Mann in the TMS commentary box after he left the Lions tour of Australia through injury.

It's another win for the British and Irish Lions in Australia – a fourth straight victory. This time it was against the ACT Brumbies where it finished 36-24 – in what many were calling a mixed performance by Andy Farrell's men. Chris, Ashy and Paul Grayson breakdown where things looked good for the Lions and where improvements could be made.Ashy is not seeing progression as quickly as he would like and ask if some players are feeling the pressure. The guys try and answer some all important questions too – from do teams need an identity, is the Number 7 position still wide open and who's nailed on for the Test team?

The British & Irish Lions are 10 days out from the first Test, and head coach Andy Farrell is honing in on his starting XV. We're joined in studio by Jonathan "Fox" Davies, a Lions legend who knows what it takes to win a series. We dissect the "very Test match feel" of the line-up for the Brumbies game and what it tells us about Farrell's mindset going into the opening test. We delve into the crucial selection calls in the back row and centres, with Foxy offering fascinating insights from his own tours—including the infamous 2013 Brian O'Driscoll decision that placed him at the heart of one of the Lions' most controversial moments. And with Test week fast approaching, we reveal the ultimate first test week prep – what the pros really do. Foxy pulls back the curtain on how elite players gear up for the biggest stage. Plus, we recap England's impressive win in Argentina—is the best English fly-half currently playing there? Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00

The British & Irish Lions survive Sydney with a slippery win against NSW Waratahs 10-21. Join Graham Simmons and former 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies on The Quick Tap as they dissect the good, the bad & the rugby. "Simmo" and "Foxy" reflect on a rough game, reacting to the Lions helter-skelter handling, striding set-piece, the Waratahs jackling prowess and what it's like to be coached by Andy Farrell. Is this why Owen Farrell's experience was called upon? Which combos will face the Brumbies next week? Don't miss this analysis of the tour's fourth match and what it means for the path to the Wallabies series. "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, and went on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. The Quick Tap is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast

Sam Warburton and Martin Johnson are the only players to captain the British & Irish Lions on back-to-back tours. So for this episode they sit down together to discuss their incredible achievement. They talk leadership, feeling under qualified, handling pressure and the art of a good team talk. Martin also relives the famous series win over South Africa in 1997. You'll hear about training in the dark, getting stitches during a match and Jeremy Guscott's winning drop goal. He also recalls his tour to Australia in 2001 and where it all went wrong. He shares his biggest regret, the issues with Graham Henry's tactics and why he could have done more as captain.

Graham Simmons and 2013 & 2017 Lion Jonathan Davies discuss Owen Farrell's monumental return to the British and Irish Lions, making him the 5th player EVER to partake in 4 tours.  "Simmo" and "Foxy" sink their teeth into Andy Farrell's freshly picked Lions XV poised to face the NSW Waratahs, as well as the Lions crushing 12-52 victory over the Reds. Is Owen match ready? Is Andy Farrell playing games with Joe Schmidt with a 6-2 bench? Can we see a first Test team emerging? With Tadhg Beirne at the helm and Blair Kinghorn joining the fray, don't miss this crucial breakdown as the 2025 Lions era heats up!   "Simmo" worked for 25 years as Sky Sports' rugby union reporter, working on 5 Lions Tours. He also spent a decade broadcasting on their golf coverage from Ryder Cups and US Opens to USPGAs. GBR's Lions Coverage is sponsored by Continental Tyres #Rugby #Podcast

Settle in, Dream Team! This is one of GBR's longest and most in-depth episodes, featuring Irish and Lions legend Conor Murray. Known for his humble demeanour and cool head amidst the storms of professional rugby, Murray, offers a truly insightful look back. He shares candid reflections on three British & Irish Lions tours and four Rugby World Cups. Discover the fascinating dynamic of playing alongside, the likes of Johnny Sexton & Owen Farrell. Plus, the team dives deep into the latest Lions tour action, injury updates, and genius of Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt. Season 5 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 00:00:00

Ugo Monye & correspondent Chris Jones reflect on The British and Irish Lions eight-try win over Western Force in the first game of their tour on Australian soil. Plus BBC Sport reporter Lauren Jenkins joins the pod live from Perth.00:30 What grade would you give it? 04:05 Initial thoughts on Tomos Williams' injury 06:15 Lions ‘scruffy but clinical' 09:10 How do Lions find the synergy? 13:20 Who should start at 9 and 10? 17:10 Lauren Jenkins joins the pod from Perth 22:35 Ugo's team for Wednesday vs Reds 24:20 How is Lauren managing the jet lag? 26:05 Chris isn't happy with Ugo's team 32:55 Which players have put a foot forward?

Was Owen Farrell ever in contention for England's summer tour to Argentina and the US? England head coach Steve Borthwick joins Chris and Danny to reveal all, and to outline what he expects from his young squad over the coming weeks. He also shares his memories of the British and Irish Lions from watching them as a kid to being part of the coaching staff in 2017. And Danny picks out a couple of England players he thinks could make an impact on tour.