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Birthday boy Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Salter are joined by former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap and Saracens attack coach, former Dragons head coach Dai Flanagan to reflect on the weekend's Play-off semi-finals in the English Premiership and Premiership Women's Rugby, and they'll also get the lowdown on the latest Australian players joining Welsh regions.

Leinster Tunnel Clash, Bulls Shock Glasgow & Is England Ignoring Henry Slade?

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Sam, Alex and David discuss the two matches from the weekend, suffer from the curse of recording the show before knowing where Marlie Packer is going to play next season, and put out a plea for you to be on the Fezcast.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

For 20 years Dominic Day knew exactly who he was.Professional rugby player. Wales international. Saracens. Bath.Then it stopped.No changing room. No match day. No structure. Just questions.Who am I now? Dad? Founder? Ex-player?In this conversation Dom talks about what it actually feels like when 20 years of identity ends overnight, what the transition from elite sport into business is really like, and why the best opportunities in his life — playing in Japan, moving to Bath, starting FourFive with George Kruis — have always been on the other side of fear.Key Takeaways:- Why Dom was wildly unprepared for retirement despite every club having a support system- The identity question he is still working through years after leaving rugby- The 30-year regret test he uses for every major decision- What it actually felt like when three orders came through on a website they'd only just switched on- Why balancing fatherhood and building FourFive is the hardest thing he has ever had to do

Exeter are into the Prem play-offs and Ugo, Ashy and Danny are joined by Henry Slade to reflect on a memorable win over Saracens, and the Chiefs' remarkable transformation. Slade also discusses his outstanding form after ending the regular season finishing as the league's top points scorer. We also break down the final round of the Premiership season, including Bath securing a home semi-final thanks to Thomas du Toit's try-scoring exploits. With Northampton hosting Leicester and Bath welcoming Exeter, will we get an away win in the play-offs this weekend? Plus, it's report card time for those teams that didn't make the play-offs. We also round up the URC semi-finals after Glasgow's dramatic collapse against the Bulls, discuss Leinster's latest shot at silverware, and react to Andy Farrell committing to Ireland until 2031.

This week on the Science for Sport podcast, Richard Graves welcomes Matt Parr back to the show for a deeper look at the work that really drives performance in elite sport. Matt is the Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers, a former professional rugby player, and the founder of High Performance Puzzle. Having worked across both rugby union and rugby league, including Leicester Tigers and Catalan Dragons, Matt brings a rare combination of playing experience, coaching insight, leadership responsibility, and high-performance strategy. In this episode, Richard and Matt explore the “invisible work” that sits behind successful performance environments. Not the gym programme. Not the GPS report. Not the testing data. But the conversations, decisions, relationships, standards, and judgement calls that determine whether the physical work actually lands. They discuss why data needs context, how performance teams can align with coaches under pressure, what good decision-making looks like when information is incomplete, and why trust remains one of the most important currencies in elite sport. For sports science, S&C, medical, coaching, and performance staff working in elite environments, this episode is a valuable reminder that high performance is not built by data alone. It is built through people, relationships, standards, and the ability to make good decisions when the pressure is on. In this episode you will learn Why the work that drives performance often sits outside the formal programme, session plan, or data report How conversations between coaches, medical staff, S&C, sports science, and players provide vital context What good alignment looks like in a high-performance environment How to manage differing opinions between technical and performance departments Why frameworks are essential when emotions and pressure start to influence decision-making How to make better decisions when you do not have the complete picture Why trust between the head coach, medical team, and performance staff is critical How to use data without becoming over-reliant on it Why standards often slip in small ways before they show up in performance outcomes How relationships can make or break the effectiveness of even the best performance systems Why gut feel still matters, provided it is shaped by experience and reflection How elite practitioners can reflect more effectively on their own decisions and behaviours Why discipline is a habit, not just a personal trait What Matt has learned from working across rugby union and rugby league Why the best players want honest feedback when standards start to slip About Matt Parr Matt Parr is Head of Athletic Performance at Leicester Tigers and founder of High Performance Puzzle. Before moving into strength and conditioning, Matt spent around 14 to 15 years as a professional rugby player, representing clubs including Sale Sharks, Saracens, London Irish, and Leicester Tigers. His transition into performance coaching began at Leicester Tigers, where he initially combined a player-coach role with S&C responsibilities before moving fully into the performance department. Matt has since built extensive experience across both rugby union and rugby league. After progressing through the performance setup at Leicester Tigers, he joined Catalan Dragons as Head of Performance, before returning to Leicester as Head of Athletic Performance. Alongside his role in professional rugby, Matt has launched High Performance Puzzle, a consultancy focused on high-performance strategy, systems, leadership, and integration. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Semifinales: Northampton Saints vs Leicester Tigers. Bath vs Exeter Chiefs. Saracens, fuera de la fase final. Harlequins, fuera de Champions. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Los equipos de Exeter Chiefs y Saracens, para el partido de la última jornada de Gallager Premiership con el cuarto puesto de semifinales en juego. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Chris and Ashy head to the Saracens training base for a special pod about one of the most influential figures in English club rugby history. After 17 trophy-laden years at Sarries, Mark McCall is standing down as director of rugby at the end of the season. We speak to the man himself who explains why now is the time to move on, and what place he is leaving the club in. Two of Sarries' senior players, Ben Earl and Nick Tompkins, share their memories of being coached by McCall, and explain what makes him such a good leader. We are also joined by journalist Gavin Mairs to discuss McCall's legacy. Is he the best director of rugby in PREM history? How much does the salary cap scandal of 2019/2020 tarnish his reputation? And will the RFU miss a trick if they don't tap into his experience?

PLAY-OFF CHAOS! | Exeter v Saracens Prem Shootout + URC Semi-Finals | The Rugby Paper Roundup In this week's episode of The Rugby Paper Roundup… Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by TRP writer Chris Collyer to preview a huge weekend of club rugby as the Prem regular season reaches its climax and the URC semi-finals take centre stage. The headline act comes at Sandy Park, where Exeter Chiefs and Saracens meet in a winner-takes-all battle for a Premiership play-off place. With Mark McCall preparing to step down after an extraordinary trophy-laden spell at Saracens, could this be the final chapter of one of the great coaching eras — or one last escape act from rugby's ultimate knockout specialists? We also preview the race for home semi-finals as Bath host Leicester Tigers, assess Northampton Saints' preparations for the play-offs, and ask whether Bristol Bears can continue their late-season charge. We also discuss: • Exeter v Saracens and the race for the top four • Mark McCall's legacy and Saracens' final push • Bath v Leicester Tigers and the battle for home advantage • Harlequins' season and Saints' title credentials • Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears in the fight for Europe • Gloucester's ambitions and Newcastle's spoiler role

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Matt and Duncan discuss the return of the Women with a fine win at Loughborough, and a hot day at Stonex which either was or was not critical depending on who you listen to as the men beat Quins to set up a showdown in Exeter.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Saracens, England and Lions legend Elliot Daly joins the boys for a wide-ranging conversation that's as entertaining off the field as he is on it. From his infamous first day at Wasps in full school uniform (briefcase very much denied), to three Lions tours, a siege-gun boot, and mentoring the next generation of English talent, Daly proves he's as sharp in the studio as he is at fullback. The lads also look ahead to a crunch Premiership clash with Exeter, dissect Mark McCall's coaching genius, and assess whether England's talented young squad can peak at the 2027 World Cup. 00:00

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.

Bristol's season is over, but not before Max Lahiff signed off Ashton Gate in style.The Bears may have missed the Premiership semi-finals, but they've still got the West Country bragging rights — and after that result which shall not be mentioned — they bounced back in exactly the right way.Max joins us fresh from Friday night after scoring the winning try on his 200th Premiership appearance. Remarkably, it was his 10th Premiership try — matching Ryan Wilson's career tally of 10 in 222 appearances. We break down the game, the celebrations, becoming an accidental social media sensation, launching Sam Underhill into low earth orbit, and whether we've lost a listener in the process.We also look back on an unforgettable weekend in Bilbao — the rugby, the food, the friends and the chaos — before reacting to the internet's latest attempts to describe Max:•⁠ ⁠The Honey Badger born in the Cotswolds•⁠ ⁠Like Hugh Grant and The Rock had a baby•⁠ ⁠A shoo-in for a Bond villain•⁠ ⁠The Brian Blessed of rugby•⁠ ⁠And multiple comparisons to Lord Flashheart…Then it's URC quarter-final time.Ryan relives Glasgow's hard-fought victory over Connacht in a bruising contest, with Kyle Steyn once again delivering when it mattered most.We also hear from Dan Lancaster after helping Glasgow beat a side coached by his father, Stuart Lancaster. What did he know about the old man? Did he have access to the calls? And what's it really like trying to knock your dad out of the URC?We break down all the quarter-final action:•⁠ ⁠Bulls v Munster•⁠ ⁠Stormers v Cardiff•⁠ ⁠Leinster v LionsPlus our semi-final predictions. Can either South African side stop what feels like an inevitable Glasgow v Leinster final?We then turn our attention to the Premiership run-in:•⁠ ⁠Saints secure a home semi-final•⁠ ⁠Exeter damage Leicester's top-two hopes while ending Bristol's season•⁠ ⁠Saracens keep rolling — is this the start of Sarries 2.0 or simply a strong finish?•⁠ ⁠Newcastle's end-of-season celebrations and whether they're getting slightly carried away…And with one round left, we preview two huge fixtures:•⁠ ⁠Bath v Leicester — potentially a semi-final dress rehearsal•⁠ ⁠Exeter v Saracens — effectively a win-and-you're-in shootout⸻

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.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Bath y Leicester Tigers, se jugarán el segundo puesto de la temporada en The Rec. Exeter Chiefs y Saracens, a cara o cruz en Sandy Park. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! En la última jornada de temporada regular: Bath vs Leicester Tigers, con el 2º puesto en juego. Exeter vs Saracens, por la última plaza de semifinales. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Duncan & Sam discuss topics submitted by listners. Joel Tomkins updates his story, this time from Manchester Fireman to Gloucester defence coach, and shares his insights into Noah Calouri and Mark McCall. Marcus Street shows that tighthead props can be eloquent, inteligent and empathetic (even after they've been bashed on the head 2 weeks in a row), and we finish with a look forward to this weekend's clash against our neighbours from nearly London and the return of the Women. A pretty busy week off.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Gloucester fell to a disappointing but not unexpected defeat away to Saracens. We chat through the potential positives and whether this is anything more than a good side beating an average one.Elsewhere, the Red Roses secured another Six Nations Grand Slam with their best performance of the Championship beating France in Bordeaux.South African sides may be on their way out of European competitions, we ask if this a good thing (YES!)Finally, Jim explains the importance of a good tiller in Dragon Boat racing.Ed PriceJim HarleyCherry Jam is proud to be sponsored by PGT LLP

This week on Maul or Nothing, Max Lahiff relives the absolute carnage after Saints put Bristol through a woodchipper at Franklin's Gardens. We ask the big questions:

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Alex, Barry and Duncan discuss another Grand Slam for the Red Roses, two young Sarries in the England Squad for the first time, two older Sarries departing and a performance against Gloucester which sees us go from Play Off No Hopers to our destiny being in our own hands.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Northampton Saints, Bath y Leicester Tigers, clasificados para semifinales. Exeter, Saracens y Bristol, se disputarán la cuarta plaza. Con Urbano Nuviala y Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.htmlEscucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Northampton Saints, Bath y Leicester Tigers, han certificado su presencia en semifinales. Exeter Chiefs, Saracens y Bristol, se disputarán la plaza restante. Con Javier Señarís, by https://www.divertisenvivo.com/seis-naciones/ y https://www.gulagalega.com/estilo-de-cerveza-artesana/1821-sinduena-drop-w-hablemos-de-rugby-lata-44-cl.html.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Hablemos de Rugby. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/644699

Canadian rugby playing dyanmo, and 2025 World Rugby Women's Player of the Year, Sophie de Goede, sits down with us to discuss her rugby journey so far.We discuss following in the footsteps of both Sophie's parents, winning gold for Queen's Gaels, signing for Saracens during lockdown, returning to London, wearing the Maple Leaf, getting the captaincy for 2022, attending 2 Women's Rugby World Cups, and preparing for the Rugby Rematch Tour in Toronto & Ottawa.

This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into the RFU backing Steve Borthwick despite England's worst Six Nations in 50 years, as questions continue to be asked about direction. There's plenty of beef across the Premiership and URC with Saracens finding form, Leicester battering Northampton, Leinster eyeing top spot and controversy everywhere from croc rolls to red cards and VAR. Plus club takeovers, Ealing to the URC rumours, Halfpenny retirements and a huge live show announcement at Everton's new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a huge weekend in the race for the Prem play-offs as the top two both lost. Ashy, Danny and Chris dive into Leicester's massive derby win over Northampton and discuss the electric atmosphere at Welford Road, the Tigers pack and if Henry Pollock needs to shake the pantomime villain image. Bath missed the change to go top after Exeter put them to the sword with an impressive second half display at Sandy Park. Are the Prem champions starting to run out of steam? Noah Caluori makes his pod debut fresh from an impressive Saracens win at Ashton Gate. He chats to us about his stunning breakthrough season and his ambitions with England ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. We also dissect the RFU's statement following the review into England's Six Nations campaign. Why was the review so vague? Do fans deserve more transparency from the RFU? And what can we expect from Steve Borthwick's side moving forward?

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Highlights from a live online evening by the SSA with questions from members for the Men and Women.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jez, Matt & Sam discuss Saracens results off the pitch, the Womens' 6N and a battling, dogged and often excellent win against Leicester.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Post match analysis with Tom Varndell plus reaction from head coach Geoff Parling

In this episode we talk about the scandalous Saracens from Age of Crusades. Enjoy!

Adam and Ian hear from Freddie Steward ahead of their game against Saracens on Saturday.

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!A bumper edition with full discussion of a record breaking win at Sale, Zoe Harrison ruling Twickenham, Duncan with news from a super slick Ampthill and Jez interviewing the hottest loosehead in Rugby: Rhys Carre.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

The lads are back from Hong Kong, with plenty to unpack from the trip before getting into a big weekend of rugby. Off the pitch there's fresh investment across the Premiership, Russell signs with Matchroom and questions around the future with Moana Pasifika and the NRL Super League talk. In the Prem, Saints edge Chiefs, Bristol put Gloucester away, Saracens hammer Sale and the race for the top four is wide open. URC wise, Leinster win in Belfast and Connacht get a big one in Cape Town. Leicester fly half Billy Searle joins us after that 62–3 win. We chat form, confidence, life at Tigers and whether England is now in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There was an astonishing 54 tries across the five Prem matches this weekend, but is it a positive when so many matches were one-sided? Is the Prem in danger of becoming a two-tiered league or are teams just in transition? Ugo, Danny and Chris try to make sense of a crazy weekend which saw Saracens' Noah Calouri bag another five tries against Sale in a huge win on Sunday. How costly could that defeat be for Sale? Exeter put on a show for their potential new owners despite a late Northampton winner and Finn Russell has been snapped up by Eddie Hearn and joins Henry Pollock at Matchroom. Could more players follow suit and what would success look like?

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Jezz, Barry and Alex discuss the welcome drop in Season Ticket Prices, the Club listening to us by issuing an injury update, and, of course, the opening weekend of the Womens' Six Nations.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Want your views heard on the show? Tap here to send us a message!Duncan, Sam and James discuss how close Saracens were to obtaining a cigar at Bath and implications for the rest of the season.Follow the Fezcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to hear all our latest news first!Click here for subscription links[Disclaimer: The Fezcast is brought to you on behalf of the Saracens Supporters Association and is not an official product of Saracens Ltd]Title Music (from Season 4): "Herald" by This Winter Machine

Knockout rugby is back and it delivered, with niggle, tries, and drama across the Champions Cup. Northampton edged a 13-try thriller against Castres with Furbank pulling the strings, while Bath saw off Saracens to set up a huge all-English quarter-final. Sale got the job done against a flat Quins side, but injuries are stacking up ahead of Leinster, who look dangerous but not flawless after a messy win over Edinburgh. The big favourites though are set for a clash with Bordeaux and Toulouse blowing teams away and looking like the sides to beat. Meanwhile all the South African teams crash out early, plus, Storm Dave chaos in Glasgow, Toulon heartbreak for the Stormers, and plenty of chat on England selection, transfer rumours and what's next as the competition really heats up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bath beat Saracens to progress into the Champions Cup QF to face Saints. Gabriel and Tom analyse all from Saturday's win at The Rec before giving a full preview of the upcoming game. bathrugbyplug@gmail.com to contact #ThickandThin

The Champions Cup last 16 delivered absolute carnage — huge scorelines, big momentum swings and one of the clearest examples you'll see of how a game can completely flip.This week on Maul or Nothing, we break down the defining moments of the weekend — from Bath's front-row impact to Bordeaux running riot — plus everything else across a stacked knockout round.⸻

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 last-16 of the Champions Cup delivered! Following an exciting weekend Alfie Reynolds, Elgan Alderman, Alex Lowe and Mark Palmer look back on the action.They chat about the competition finally bursting into life with some excellent matches including, the Stormers narrow defeat to Toulon and Bath getting past Saracens.Elgan was in France to see Toulouse and Bordeaux dismantle Bristol and Leicester and asks if anyone can stop the two giants of French rugby?Mark reflects on the fortunes of Edinburgh and Glasgow and whether Franco Smith's team could really go all the way and actually win the tournament?Plus, what now for the Red Roses? Seven months on from winning their home World Cup, they begin their 6 Nations campaign on Saturday, aiming to win an 8th straight title!***Allianz Future Fund | Allianz Insurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a blockbuster Big Match weekend, the lads dive into all the Premiership action as Leicester blow Gloucester away, Northampton edge Saracens in a statement win, Quins finally snap their losing streak with a gritty performance at Bristol and Bath's comeback win over Sale. We're also joined by former England international Mark Wilson, who shares an unbelievable story from completing the brutal Bob Graham Round and life after rugby. Plus, a look at all the URC action and looking ahead to the Champions Cup and all the latest news from around the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did taking Prem rugby to bigger stadiums pay off? Danny and Ashy were blown away by the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, despite getting lost. Is too much being made of Geoff Parling's outburst at Craig Doyle? Ashy questions whether Saracens are bringing through enough academy players amid their bad run. And what about Robbie Deans' appointment at Quins? Will it work out if he's only spending 12 weeks of the year at the club? And with the Champions Cup returning this weekend, Chris asks whether the Prem gets too many spots. Plus, can Eddie Hearn turn Henry Pollock into the next Anthony Joshua?

Domestic rugby is back and there's plenty to get stuck into this week. Glasgow go top of the URC after a big win again Leinster, Leicester move into the Prem top three with a win over Bristol, and Gloucester add to a tough run for Quins. Plus we cover Bath's huge win against Saracens and Exeter's push into the top four. We're also joined by Springbok centurion and World Cup winner Jean de Villiers, who gives his take on the Six Nations, England's struggles, Irish rivalry, and how the northern hemisphere stacks up against the Boks. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can anyone stop Bath? And how worried should Harlequins and Saracens be? The Prem is back as Ugo, Danny and Ashy assess the weekend's action, with Bath looking a level above the rest. But can Northampton challenge them? There's also high praise for Geoff Parling as he continues to impress, guiding Leicester into the top three. But it's a different story for Harlequins, with questions mounting both on and off the pitch, including whether they can keep hold of Marcus Smith if results don't improve. Saracens, meanwhile, have little to smile about after conceding 62 points. Plus, with the Men's Six Nations set to name its Player of the Championship, is there any real contender to Louis Bielle-Biarrey?

Superb Bath thrash Saracens - the BRP boys give you all the analysis from the return of the PREM to The Rec. Gabriel and Tom also discuss Bath's new ownership structure, the signing of Jamie Bhatti and the trip to Sale next week. bathrugbyplug@gmail.com for t shirts #ThickandThin

Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the Ireland team is named for tomorrow's game against Wales - and head coach Andy Farrell addresses rumours linking him to a role with Saracens.Gerry Thornley muses on the idea of Stuart McCloskey slotting into an Ireland back row, if required,And Mike Phillips reveals that he'd love to help Welsh rugby out of its current mess - but the WRU haven't contacted him in almost a decade.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Saracens shut down reports that Andy Farrell is being lined up as their new director of rugby.The URC team news ahead of this weekend's action,And a huge reform coming to English club rugby from next season.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting