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Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, and reaction from Michael Cheika.
The Lions squad continues to dominate the pod agenda as speculation intensifies around the two extra players Andy Farrell said he would take on tour. Ugo is convinced Owen Farrell will get one of those places, but is there another Englishman who could also get the nod? Danny and Ashy give their take on the 38-man squad and explain just how tough it is to miss out on selection after Mike Brown's comments about his omission in 2017. We also look back on a special farewell for Peter O'Mahony at Thomond Park, hear all about Ashy's eventful train journey back from Cardiff and react to the news that Geoff Parling will replace Michael Cheika as Leicester DOR next season.
Post match analysis with Vicky Macqueen, and reaction from Michael Cheika & Ollie Chessum
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell pus reaction from Michael Cheika & Adam Radwan.
Adam and Ian hear from Michael Cheika as Tigers take on Harlequins in the Premiership.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, and reaction from Michael Cheika & Ollie Chessum.
Adam and Ian hear from Michael Cheika as Tigers take on Bristol in the Premiership.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from Michael Cheika & Hanro Liebenberg
Adam and Ian hear from Michael Cheika as they take on Glasgow in the Champions Cup.
Post match analysis with Vicky Macqueen and reaction from Michael Cheika
Hear from Michael Cheika as Leicester take on Saracens at Welford Road in the Premiership
The Gallagher Premiership returned this weekend, following it's break for the men's 6 Nations. Alfie, Alex and Will look back on the action which included some high scoring matches, in particular a wild game between Bristol and Exeter. They discuss whether the Premiership - whilst being entertaining - is preparing players for international rugby, the latest on Newcastle's future and Leicester's rise under Michael Cheika. Plus, Elgan Alderman chats about the opening round in the women's 6 Nations as England beat Italy. And, the boys look ahead to the SGM later this week which could decide Bill Sweeney's future and the possibility of moving away from Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hear from Matt Hampson and Michael Cheika as the Premiership returns.
Today on the show we are going across the Tasman to discuss and unpick some of the big sporting issues in Australia. Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh and former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika have reportedly met. This comes as Joe Schmidt announced recently that he will be leaving his role as head coach. Could Michael Cheika return as Wallabies coach? Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock joins the show the discuss the potential, Australia playing England tonight in the Champion's Trophy and the Matilda's playing in the SheBelieves Cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job. Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job. And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you news of a potential move to the English Premiership for Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne.We hear from Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw on this week's Six Nations clash with Wales. Warren Gatland speaks for the first time since leaving the Wales head coach's job. Michael Cheika has emerged as a frontrunner to replace Joe Schmidt in Australia's top job. And a two-time Champions Cup winner with La Rochelle is forced to retire.
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In tonight's episode of The Attacking Scrum Podcast, Ged and Dan analyze the aftermath of Warren Gatland's sacking as Wales' head coach. With the coaching landscape now wide open, they discuss the potential candidates to take the reins, including Michael Cheika, Simon Easterby, and Franco Smith. Tune in for fan insights into who could be the next long-term head coach of Welsh rugby and what it means for the team's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mike and Elliott deal, not for the first time, with the sad news that a head coach will be off following the confirmation that Michael Cheika will be leaving the club at the end of the season, and then have a deep dive into who will be filling the void next year. Plus, we are joined by Iain Morton to review the Premiership Cup win against Saints before looking ahead to another home fixture against Nottingham in the same competition.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from head coach Michael Cheika
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Michael Cheika & Julian Montoya.
Adam and Ian chat to Anthony Watson and Michael Cheika ahead of their trip to Toulouse.
Mike and Elliott rave about Freddie Steward's goal kicking (does he remind you of a certain other legendary Tigers 15??) and Michael Cheika's hairdryer treatment as the boys overcome a slow start and show glimpses of brilliance in a comfortable win over Ulster. Next up are the reigning champions, Toulouse, where nothing less than an absolute thrashing of our French friends will be acceptable...
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from Michael Cheika & Julian Montoya
Adam and Ian hear from Michael Cheika as Tigers take on Ulster in the Champions Cup.
Adam Whitty & Tom Varndell look at the evolving future of Michael Cheika.
Dan Cole and Ben Youngs review their first year in podcasting, which includes splitting the country in two, recording in New Zealand and Japan and our favourite Freddie Burns story. In this episode you'll hear from Martin Johnson, Courtney Lawes, Handre Pollard and Michael Cheika plus the best of Ben's tales from the memoirs of a former England player. Get tickets for our live shows: https://rb.gy/edowu9 If you want to nominate your local club to take part in our new game, here is the link: https://forms.gle/9PrSEohCYiLB4D9R6 Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveOfRugby
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from head coach Michael Cheika
Adam and Tom hear from Michael Cheika ahead of Leicester's Premiership trip to Harlequins
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, plus reaction from Michael Cheika & Julian Montoya
Adam and Ian hear from Michael Cheika ahead of Tigers' festive fixture against Bristol.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, and hear from Michael Cheika and Julian Montoya
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell, and hear from Michael Cheika.
Michael Cheika and Joe Heyes join Adam and Ian before the Champions Cup trip to Bordeaux.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus Michael Cheika & Hanro Liebenberg
Hear from Michael Cheika as Adam and Ian preview Tigers' league match at Sale on Sunday.
After a year out of the Wales squad, prop Nicky Smith is back in camp ahead of the Autumn internationals. Now plying his trade in the English Premiership with high-flying Leicester under head coach Michael Cheika, Smith catches up with Lauren Jenkins about what he's learned since the move.
Lots to cover this week across the Prem and URC. Jim gives some insight into Michael Cheika's culture-building at Leicester, while Goodey is frothing over Argentine star Marcos Kremer Isgro and his moustache. We chat EPS and how England is trying to avoid more situations like Jack Willis. The lads reminisce on their best team talks from legends like Lawrence Dallaglio and Greig Laidlaw. Plus, we're joined by Rugby League Hall of Famer Jamie Peacock, who gives his take on Andy Farrell and Kevin Sinfield, his retribution list, and what he has planned for Rob during the Lions Tour in Australia. You don't want to miss this one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from Michael Cheika & Izaia Perese.
Adam Whitty & Tom Varndell hear from Michael Cheika, as Tigers' England stars depart.
From Euphoria last week to despair at the death for Max and his Bristol gang against the wily Saracens, they might be new look but their results are old school.We get the boys takes on the new 20 minute red card, as well as the scrum clock. Which side of the fence do the fall on?There's an emphatic Premiership roundup including Michael Cheika's hair dryer treatment, Fitz Harding and Max Llewellyn on flames while over in the URC, Ryan reckons it's a bit unfair how stacked the Sharks are. I mean shouldnt there be a cap on the number of World Cup winners in a squad?And who wins the Wolfcraig moment of the week in the ultimate wing showdown between Duhan van der Merwe and Gabriel Ibitoye?We also get a chance to natter about Rocky Elsom's arrest warrant and did you know Max was a butler in the buff at Katie Price aka Jordan's birthday party????Enjoy and as always, we love you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell and reaction from Michael Cheika & Josh Bassett
Michael Cheika joins Adam and Ian ahead of Leicester's game against Gloucester on Sunday.
Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus head coach Michael Cheika & prop Nicky Smith
On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you details of Emerging Ireland's 36-24 win over the Pumas in Bloemfontein, and we get immediate reaction from head coach Simon Easterby.We check in with Linda Djougang ahead of Ireland's second WXV outing in Langley. Michael Cheika's received a ban from the RFU, and Leicester are not happy. And Agustin Creevy proves you're never too old for a change of scenery.
Danny, Ashy and Ugo are on the sofa to look back at a hectic weekend which featured an impressive win for Bath and a good old fashioned smash and grab by Leicester to get Michael Cheika off to a winning start. DC has an issue with his market value on Fantasy Rugby and we debate what a prime Ashton and Monye would have fetched. The code if you want to join the league is: posysash or you can email: rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk for the link. Plus, we look back at round five of the Rugby Championship delivered yet again, with a thrilling Bledisloe Cup encounter in Sydney and Los Pumas stun the Springboks.
For our last pre-season pod, Danny and Chris head into central London to chat to one of the Premiership's biggest stars in Finn Russell. We hear all about his parenting skills after becoming a dad for the second time and how fatherhood has changed him as a player. He also talks Lions selection, life in the Prem and his desire to win a title. They also chat to Mike Brown who claims he's never been interviewed on the pod despite playing 300 games with DC. He reveals what keeps him motivated at 39, gives plenty of insight into Michael Cheika and where it went wrong for Tigers last season. Plus, we hear all about Danny rubbing shoulders with a Hollywood A-lister while at a 40th birthday party in Surrey at the weekend.
Payno and Hask kick off Season 5 with a banger as they dive into the extraordinary career of Michael Cheika, heading up to Leicester to meet the Premiership's biggest off-season signing. Cheika's coaching journey spans the globe, with stints in Italy, France, Ireland, Australia, Japan, Argentina, and even Lebanon's national rugby league team. In this episode, they explore his diverse coaching experience, including his time as Hask's boss at Stade Français. Raised by a father who emigrated to Australia with nothing, Cheika reflects on how this bold, risk-taking approach has shaped both his life and his coaching philosophy. Season 5 is sponsored by Continental Tyres.
We're back after the summer break and to kick things off we've got a special interview with the Premiership's big new arrival. Chris and Ashy sit down with the new Leicester boss Michael Cheika to find out how he ended up at Welford Road and what keeps the experienced Aussie motivated as a coach. It's been a tumultuous off-season for Steve Borthwick and the RFU. We react to the news that Aled Walters has joined Ireland and Felix Jones will also leave his role as England defence coach. Plus, Twickenham has a new name and we hear all about Ashy's packed summer trying to keep his kids entertained during the school holidays.
On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack has news of another 2019 World Cup-winning Springbok receiving a doping ban. Siya Kolisi's return to South Africa has been confirmed. Michael Cheika has his say on the future of the Wallabies. Hugo Auradou returns to training with Pau, despite the charges he faces in Argentina. And RFU to lay off staff despite £100m Twickenham deal.