Talking Rugby: Recent Episodes
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Hear Lions head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton, plus New Zealand counterparts Steve Hansen and Kieran Read, speak to the media after the deciding test ended as a dramatic 15-all draw in Auckland.
Exeter Chiefs captain Gareth Steenson and head coach Rob Baxter speak to the media at Twickenham after beating Wasps 23-20 to win the 2017 Aviva Premiership Final.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and captain Joe Launchbury speak to the media after losing the Aviva Premiership final 23-20 after extra time to Exeter Chiefs at Twickenham.
Tomorrow's #AvivaPremFinal at Twickenham heads up a huge weekend of season-ending action. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Dai Young, Joe Launchbury, Gareth Steenson and Henry Slade.
It's play off semi-final time in the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the those as well as the rest of the weekend action.
It's finals weekend up at Murrayfield in both the European Champions and Challenge Cups - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the dramatic events at Franklin's Gardens on the final day of the regular season, before speaking to both directors of rugby - Quins' John Kingston and Saints' Jim Mallinder.
It's the final round of regular season matches in the #AvivaPrem tomorrow afternoon. All the games kick off at 4 pm and Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Allianz Park, before speaking to retiring Sarries legends Neil de Kock and Kelly Brown, to Sarries head coach Mark McCall and to Bristol counterpart Mark Tainton.
It was a huge evening at the Stoop for all sorts of reasons. Simon Ward was amongst the sellout crowd..... Afterwards Simon spoke to Quins fullback Mike Brown and Wasps captain Joe Launchbury, whilst Russ Hargreaves got the thoughts of the Man of the Match Nick Evans, as well as Wasps DoR, Dai Young.
It's the penultimate round of regular-season matches in the Aviva Premiership this weekend - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
It's semi-final time in both of Europe's club competitions. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action, while we also hear from the Saracens and Gloucester camps ahead of their matches.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Welford Road before speaking to Tigers director of rugby Matt O'Connor and Falcons opposite number Dean Richards.
With the Premiership table delicately balanced, tonights clash at the Stoop had extra value to the winners. Simon Ward watched on..... Afterwards Simon spoke to Exeter try scorers Lachie Turner and Henry Slade plus Quins DoR John Kingston.
There are just three rounds of the regular season left in the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Danny Care, Matt Mullan, Mark McCall and from Jim Mallinder.
Saracens once again invited Harlequins to day out at Wembley. Simon Ward was amongst the 71,000 crowd……. Afterwards Simon spoke to Saracens DoR Mark McCall and their Man of the Match Mike Rhodes plus Quins captain, Danny Care (inc how he thinks Saracens will retain their title!)
There are just four rounds of regular season games left in the Aviva Premiership - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
It's quarter final weekend in both the European Champions and Challenge Cups. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Jonny Bell, Todd Blackadder, Robbie Henshaw and from Jim Hamilton.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Ashton Gate... before we hear from Bristol flanker Sam Jeffries, who made his Premiership debut, plus from interim Gloucester head coach Jonny Bell.
After another 6 Nations has come and gone, the Aviva Premiership returns this weekend for the 18th round of games. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Aaron Mauger, Jack Nowell, Dai Young and from Todd Blackadder.
England head coach Eddie Jones, Irish counterpart Joe Schmidt and Irish skipper Rory Best discuss events at the Aviva Stadium in the 2017 Six Nations finale.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the 6 Nations finale at the Aviva Stadium, before speaking to England's James Haskell and Neil Hatley. We also hear from Irish prop Tadgh Furlong.
Stuart Cameron looks back on events at Murrayfield, before we hear from outgoing Scots head coach Vern Cotter, captain John Barclay, Italian head coach Conor O'Shea and Scots fly-half Finn Russell.
It's the last round of matches in the 2017 #SixNations Championship this weekend, as well as the final of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Mike Brown, Sean O'Brien, Jonathan Davies and from John Barclay.
We hear from James Haskell, Eddie Jones and The Guardian's Rob Kitson as England approach history this weekend.
Russell Hargreaves speaks to England skipper Dylan Hartley, man-of-the-match/hat trick hero Jonathan Joseph, double try-scorer Danny Care and fellow-scrum half Ben Youngs, after England claimed back-to-back championships with an emphatic victory in the Calcutta Cup.
England head coach Eddie Jones speaks to the media, after his side pull off a record win over Scotland to retain their 6 Nations title. We also hear from Scots counterpart Vern Cotter and captain John Barclay.
Wales bounced back to beat Ireland in Cardiff 22-9. Here's Hamish Stuart's considered opinion, followed by Rob Howley and Alun Wyn Jones presser, then into the mixed zone with Ireland's Peter O'Mahony and Iain Henderson and from Wales there's Jonathan Davies.
The fourth round of #SixNations matches take place this weekend, while it's also semi-final time in the Anglo Welsh Cup. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Rob Howley, Joe Schmidt, Danny Care and from Vern Cotter.
England's Jack Nowell and Jonathan Joseph nack for the Calcutta Cup clash, which ITV's Nick Mullins evaluates with both eyes open!
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at The Rec, before speaking to Wasps director of rugby Dai Young, Bath counterpart Todd Blackadder and to Wasps South African wing Willie Le Roux.
It was a big matchup at Welford Road as Leicester Tigers went looking for their 4th successive league victory up against a surging Exeter Chiefs. Simon Ward was there……. Afterwards he spoke to Exeter’s DoR Rob Baxter, 2nd row (and former Tiger) Geoff Parling, and Leicester’s DoR Aaron Mauger.
The 17th round of Aviva Premiership matches kick off later, as the Six Nations takes its final rest weekend - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Nigel Melville and Sue Day give their thoughts on the announcement of the new Womens Super League for next season!
Following England's win against Italy at Twickenham, Nick Heath reports on the win and speaks to the key players after the final whistle.
Eddie Jones and Conor O'Shea give their reaction to the RBS Six Nations match at Twickenham.
David Brady looks back on events in Dublin, before we hear from victorious Irish trio Gary Ringrose, Devin Toner and Iain Henderson.
Stuart Cameron looks back on events at Murrayfield, before we hear from head coaches Vern Cotter and Rob Howley, as well as captains John Barclay and Alun Wyn-Jones.
Harlequins looked to bounce back from the disappointment of defeat to Bath in the Aviva Premiership last week, by getting victory over visitors Leicester Tigers. Simon Ward was in the crowd. Afterwards he spoke to Harlequins’Joe Marchant and Leicester Tigers’ fly half Freddie Burns.
From finisher to starter - Danny Care on this Italian job. Plus Eddie Jones and Conor O'Shea as they prepare their teams for Sunday's England v Italy showdown in the Six Nations.
It's the third round of matches in the Six Nations Championship this weekend, while action also continues in the Aviva Premiership - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Bath were back at the Rec to welcome Harlequins in the Aviva Premiership. Simon Ward was in the crowd..... Afterwards he spoke to Bath Head Coach Tabai Matson, scrumhalf Kahn Fotualihi (both commenting on the George Ford/Freddie Burns transfer news this week) plus Quins DoR John Kingson and scrumhalf Charlie Mulchrone.
Simon Ward looks back on events at Kingsholm, before he and Russell Hargreaves talk to Gloucester and Wales hooker Richard Hibbard, as well as to Sarries head coach Mark McCall.
With the Six Nations taking a break this weekend, attention focuses firmly back on the Aviva Premiership for this the 15th round of matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details.
We get into the England Womens camp to hear from skipper Sarah Hunter and new centurion Tamara Taylor
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a late win for the English in the Six Nations, before speaking to man-of-the-match Joe Launchbury and fellow-England forward Jack Clifford. We also hear from former Wales captain Sam Warburton.
Hear the post match media conferences of England head coach Eddie Jones and Welsh counterpart Rob Howley from the Principality Stadium.
Simon Ward looks back on events at the Rec before speaking to Bath coach Toby Booth and to Saints head coach Jim Mallinder.
Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Eddie Jones, Rhys Webb, Greig Laidlaw and Joe Schmidt.
Halfback Heaven as George Ford and Ben Youngs set up the welsh clash. Plus London Evening Standard's Chris Jones gives his thoughts on the England captaincy!
Russell Hargreaves of the English Rugby Podcast speaks to England quartet Mike Brown (man of the match), Elliot Daly, George Ford and Joe Launchbury, following a narrow victory in their Six Nations opener.
Hear from the England head coach and the French prop speaking post match, following a compelling Six Nations opener at Twickenham.
Stuart Cameron looks back on events at Murrayfield, before we hear from Scots fullback Stuart Hogg, Ireland counterpart Rob Kearney, Scots head coach Vern Cotter, Scots captain Greig Laidlaw, Irish head coach Joe Schmidt and Irish captain Rory Best.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to round one of the 2017 Six Nations Championship, while we also hear from Eddie Jones, Vern Cotter, Rory Best and from Alun Wyn Jones.
Returning England pair Joe Marler and Jonny May join Russell Hargreaves ahead of Saturday's Six Nations opener at home to France. We also hear from head coach Eddie Jones, women's captain Sarah Hunter, plus key representatives of the other five countries involved.
Hear the full media conference of England head coach Eddie Jones and his assistants Neil Hatley, Steve Borthwick and Paul Gustard, ahead of the defending champions' tournament-opener against France at Twickenham.
England Womens captain Abbie Brown and Australia's co-captain Sharni Williams talk to Simon Ward about the huge expectations of this weekend's tournament.
Previewing this years 6 Nations, we hear from all the coaches and captains of the other teams outside of England!
The England head coach may have been wearing a shiner, but he was in typically-forthright form at the 2017 Six Nations launch, ahead of the Grand Slam title defence.
Listen to England captain Dylan Hartley speaking at the 2017 Six Nations launch at the Hurlingham Club in west London. First up France at Twickenham, a week on Saturday!
England women's captain Sarah Hunter talks to Russell Hargreaves of the English Rugby Podcast at the 2017 competition launch. The world champions are looking to claim the title for the first time since 2012.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Allianz Park, before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall and to Toulon counterpart Mike Ford.
The final round of group-stage matches take place this weekend. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Stuart Lancaster, Mark McCall and Dai Young.
we hear from Stuart Lancaster, Joe Launchbury and Thierry Dusautoir ahead of the last round of the Champions Cup
Hamish Stuart gives his considered opinion as two famous european names met at the Ricoh, and then was amongst the mix to hear the thoughts afterwards of Wasps DoR Dai Young, captain Joe Launchbury plus Toulouse captain Thierry Dusautoir.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the fifth round of group-stage matches, while we also hear from Wasps' Joe Simpson, Northampton's Teimana Harrison and Saracens' Owen Farrell.
Interesting interview with a young rugby player trying to break through to the big time. Its upwards and onwards for Nick Tompkins!
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Franklin's Gardens, before speaking to Saints and England flanker Teimana Harrison and to Bristol head coach Mark Tainton.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the 13th round of matches, plus one extra game in Europe, while we also hear from Bath's Zach Mercer, Exeter's Rob Baxter and from Leicester's Aaron Mauger.
We hear from Tom Youngs, Aaron Mauger and BBC Radio Leicester's Chris Egerton as Leicester reacts to the sacking of Richard Cockerill.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a remarkable finale to the west country derby at The Rec, before speaking to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and young Bath number 8 Zach Mercer.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the 12th round of games this New Year weekend, while we also hear from Chris Wyles, John Kingston and from Matt Scott.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events in front of a bumper festive crowd at Twickenham, before speaking to Quins chief John Kingston, double try-scorer Joe Marchant, man of the match Jack Clifford and to Gloucester's Scotland centre Matt Scott.
Northampton Saints welcomed Sale Sharks to Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening, with both teams desperate for a win! Simon Ward was there…. Afterwards Simon spoke to Northampton’s DoR Jim Mallender, young prop Alex Waller (making his 200th appearance for Northampton) plus Sale’s DoR Steve Diamond.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the eleventh round of Aviva Premiership matches over the festive period, while we also hear from Chris Robshaw, Joel Hodgson and from Richard Cockerill.
Hear from Saracens' Will Skelton, England 7s' James Rodwell and Harlequins' Chris Robshaw on this last episode of 2016
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a dramatic finale at Welford Road, before speaking to Tigers captain Tom Youngs, Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill and to Munster counterpart Rassie Erasmus.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the fourth round of pool-stage matches, while we also hear from Northampton's Tom Wood, Leo Cullen of Leinster and from Saracens' Jamie George.
We get into both Northampton and Leicester camps to get the inside line, plus Chris Robshaw on England and the Lions!
Northampton Saints welcomed Leinster to Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening. But it didn’t work out the way they planned! Simon Ward was there…. Afterwards Simon spoke to Northampton’s skipper Tom Wood, whilst Michael Corcoran caught up with Leinster’s DoR Leo Cullen and Man of the Match Taidgh Furlong
It's the third round of pool-stage matches in the European Champions Cup this weekend - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
It's a Saracens' 1-2 this week, George and Vunipola reflect and look forward, plus Sam Peters gives a view from the writers' benches.
Leicester Tigers and England scrum half Ben Youngs talks to Russell Hargreaves, on the back of his man-of-the-match display against Australia at Twickenham last weekend.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Twickenham before speaking to England defence coach Paul Gustard, number 8 Nathan Hughes, lock George Kruis and wing/try scorer Marlon Yarde.
Hear the full post match media conferences of England head coach Eddie Jones and Australian counterpart Michael Cheika following events at Rugby HQ.
England play their final international of the autumn on Saturday afternoon - while it's also round ten in the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Moving forwards for England - we hear from Eddie Jones, Tom Wood, Courtney Lawes and George Kruis ahead of the Wallabies match.
England Women finished November with an impressive demolition of Canada. Simon Ward spoke to captain Sarah Hunter, lead coach Scott Bemand and Rachel Burford and Nollie Waterman after the game #redroses
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a brutal affair at Twickenham, before speaking to victorious England trio George Kruis, Mike Brown and Jamie George.
England head coach Eddie Jones, defence coach Paul Gustard and forwards coach Steve Borthwick speak to the media, after downing the Pumas in a brutal showdown at Rugby HQ!
Northampton welcomed Newcastle Falcons to Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening. A big Premiership match watched by Simon Ward. Afterwards Simon spoke to Falcons captain Mark Wilson and flyhalf Joel Hodgson, as well as Northampton’s DoR Jim Mallender .
England's coaches preview Argentina, Mike Brown on his return to No 15 and Sky Sports' Miles Harrison gives his view from the commentary gantry.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead, with all four Home Nations taking to the field once again, while it's also match week nine in the Aviva Premiership.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Twickenham before speaking to England captain Dylan Hartley, scrum half Ben Youngs and to full back and try-scorer Alex Goode.
Hear England head coach Eddie Jones' full media conference following his side's 12th straight victory - as well as from Fijian counterpart John McKee.
Bath held on despite a spirited last attempt by Bristol to draw the game at the Rec. Nick Heath provides a report and post-match reaction.
There's another round of autumn internationals to look forward to tomorrow - while the Aviva Premiership's also back this weekend with 3 games, following a 2-week break. Russell Hargreaves has the details.
No team today but still we hear from Courtney Lawes, Chris Robshaw and the english camp as they prepare for Fiji
Russell Hargreaves looks back on an historic day at Twickenham, before speaking to victorious England quarter Joe Launchbury (man of the match), Johnny May (try scorer), Tom Wood and Chris Robshaw. We also hear from the South African skipper Adriaan Strauss.
Hear the England head coach's full media conference from Twickenham after his side beat the Springboks for the first time in ten years!
All four Home Nations are in action this weekend in the autumn international series, while it's also the second round of games in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Russell Hargreaves has the details
In the England Mens camp with Tom Wood and Paul Grayson ahead of the South Africa match, plus Rocky Clark makes history!
Two of the Home Nations are in autumn international action this weekend, while it's also the first round of group-stage games in the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Rob Howley, Carl Hogg and from John Kingston.
Brand new rugby podcast featuring a Barbarians special with Will Greenwood, Robbie Deans, Andy Ellis and Kwagga Smith, as well as thoughts from Danny Care on the upcoming England Internationals.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at the Twickenham Stoop before speaking to Quins director of rugby John Kingston and to Warriors head coach Carl Hogg.
Two teams struggling for confidence met at Franklin’s Gardens on Friday evening. A big Premiership match watched by Simon Ward. Afterwards Simon spoke to Northampton’s DoR Jim Mallender (inc update on Courtney Lawes injury), winning try scorer Tom Kessells and Gloucester DoR David Humphreys.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the seventh round of matches, while we also hear from Jim Mallinder, Mark McCall, Richard Cockerill and John Kingston.
England head coach Eddie Jones talks to the media after naming his 33-man party for the upcoming autumn series at Twickenham. In addition to six fresh faces, four players have been recalled including Tom Wood and Johnny May.
The second round of group stage matches take place in rugby union's European Champions Cup this weekend... Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action, while we also hear from the Munster, Glasgow, Sale, Saracens and Wasps camps.
Today we have an exclusive interview with England's new team manager, Richard Hill MBE. He looks back at his beginnings, back to 2003, forward to England's future, plus his memories of Anthony Foley #englandconnected
The first round of pool-stage matches takes place this weekend - Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Richard Cockerill, Mark McCall, Jim Mallinder and from Rob Baxter.
All the DoRs and captains of the english clubs in the Champions Cup have their say ahead of a new european campaign. #stayconnected
Bath Rugby beat Sale Sharks 30-3 at the Rec. Nick Heath delivers his considered report and post-match interviews with Bath Head Coach 'Tabs' Tabai Matson and Sale winger Will Addison.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the sixth round of matches, while we also hear from Matt Banahan, Rob Baxter and from Jim Mallinder.
England Women are the Red Roses and Steve Borthwick on training in Brighton. All on this week's official England Rugby Podcast
England defence coach Paul Gustard talks to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast at the national side's three-day training camp in Brighton - where judo has been the order of the day against of next month's autumn internationals! #CarryThemHome
Simon Ward looks back on the west country derby at Kingsholm before speaking to both directors of rugby, Todd Blackadder and David Humphreys, as well as to Bath wing Matt Banahan.
As Northampton Saints claimed their second victory of the season as Exeter came to Franklins Gardens, Nick Heath was there for all the post-match reaction.
Alongside Nick's considered report, he talks to Northampton's Jim Mallinder and Courtney Lawes plus Exeter Chiefs' boss Rob Baxter.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the fifth round of matches in the Aviva Premiership this weekend, while we also hear from Andy Robinson, Mark McCall, Gareth Steenson and from David Humphreys.
England have announced their latest 45-man EPS and 37-man training squad and Nick Heath was at Twickenham to speak to the England head coach.
On this week's England Rugby Podcast we discuss, amongst other things, RWC legacy, way forward, professional womens game, sevens, player welfare and Sam Allardyce with the RFU Chief Exec Ian Ritchie and the new Director of Professional Rugby, Nigel Melville. #carrythemhome
A London derby was held at the Stoop as Harlequins hosted champions Saracens. Hamish Stuart was there…… Hamish was then amongst the press huddle as they heard from Quins and Wales centre Jamie Roberts and Saracens DoR Mark McCall
It was the Battle of the M5 at Ashton Gate, a repeat of the Championship final of 2010 – Simon Ward was amongst the 15,000+ crowd…Afterwards he spoke to Bristol’s DoR Andy Robinson and No 8 Jordan Crane, plus Exeter’s DoR Rob Baxter and their captain and flyhalf Gareth Steenson (who slotted 7/7 from the tee).
Emma Thurston talks to messrs Blackadder, Watson and Joseph as they set up The Clash with Leicester Tigers at Twickenham on April 8th.
Bath Rugby secured all five points with a big second half comeback having trailed Worcester Warriors by 11 points at half time.
Afterwards, Nick Heath spoke to Bath Rugby DoR Todd Blackadder, No.8 try scorer Leroy Houston and Worcester head coach Carl Hogg.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the third round of games, while we also hear from Jackson Wray, Dai Young and from Tom Youngs.
Eddie Jones on the new partnership and the way forward for players and coaches, plus Joe Simpson on his 10 year-celebration at Wasps and getting back with Danny Cipriani #carrythemhome
England head coach Eddie Jones and Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, talk to Russell Hargreaves after Mitsubishi became an official Performance Partner of England Rugby. You can hear from Eddie in full on this Thursday's England Rugby Podcast. #CarryThemHome
It was supposed to be a Midlands derby with a difference, Simon Ward was at Welford Road to see Leicester Tigers host Wasps….. Afterwards he spoke to Leicester Tigers DoR Richard Cockerill, Wasps DoR Dai Young, Wasps centre Jimmy Gopperth and Tigers capt Tom Youngs .
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to this weekend's second round of matches, while we also hear from Dai Young, Todd Blackadder and from Mark McCall.
Gatland on the Lions, Ben Te'o on showing what he's got for Worcester and England and Kurtley Beale acclimatising to Coventry! All on this week's England Rugby Podcast!
Nick Heath and Russ Hargreaves were at Twickenham watching Harlequins take victory over Bristol Rugby despite the westcountry boys giving the Londoners a real fright. Quins DoR John Kingston spoke to Russ, skipper Danny Care spoke to Nick Heath and Andy Robinson spoke from top table. Nick Heath also provides the considered report.
Nick Heath with a post-match considered report plus reaction from Saracens Mark McCall and Worcester's Carl Hogg.
The new Premiership season opened with a traditional encounter between Gloucester and Leicester Tigers at Kingsholm. Simon Ward was in the crowd…Afterwards he spoke to Gloucester DoR David Humphreys, Tigers DoR Richard Cockerill and Leicester 2nd row Ed Slater.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the opening round of matches in the new season, while we also hear from Mark McCall, Carl Hogg, Danny Care and from Andy Robinson.
We hear from all the Premiership teams as they get set for a new season. All on this season's first England Rugby Podcast!
Two teams who produced some memorable encounters last season! Rob Baxter, Jack Yeandle put the home side of the argument this time around. Dai Young and Joe Launchbury reply for Wasps
New Aviva Premiership season, and two more teams raring to go;Dean Richards, Ally Hogg, Steve Diamond and Josh Beaumont set up this first encounter between Newcastle Falcons and Sale Sharks!
Champions Saracens are back at Twickenham to start their new season. Worcester will be their opponents. Mark McCall and Brad Barritt put their thoughts for the new season up against Carl Hogg and GJ Van Velze for the Warriors.
Hear Gloucester's David Humphreys and Greig Laidlaw plus their counterparts at Leicester, Richard Cockerill and Tom Youngs, as they preview the match at this week's launch.
Bristol return to the Premiership with a visit to HQ to face Quins. hear from Bristol DoR Andy Robinson and captain Jack Lam, along with their counterparts at Quins John Kingston and Danny Care, ahead of the match
The new Aviva Premiership season begins next month. Today at Twickenham the clubs convened to set their stalls out and anticipate the next 9 months. Simon Ward and Russ Hargreaves were there to interview all the DoRs and captains, starting with BATH: Todd Blackadder and Guy Mercer who face NORTHAMPTON SAINTS: Jim Mallender and Tom Wood
Premiership Rugby CEO Mark McCafferty talks to Nick Heath following the announcement of the new £200m+ deal with the RFU over the next eight years.
As the new 8-year RFU/PRL agreement is announced, RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie talks to Nick Heath about what it means for England.
Bristol director of rugby Andy Robinson talks to Emma Thurston at the Aviva Premiership fixture launch. The newly-promoted side open up against Harlequins as part of the London Double Header at Twickenham.
Saracens captain Brad Barritt talks to Emma Thurston at the launch of the new season's Aviva Premiership fixtures. The defending champions open up against Worcester Warriors at Twickenham as part of the London Double Header.
Harlequins have launched the club's 150th anniversary season and commemorative kit, in the clubhouse where Quins were officially founded in 1866. Emma Thurston's been speaking to director of rugby John Kingston, forwards coach Graham Rowntree and to chief executive David Ellis.
Victorious England trio Owen Farrell, James Haskell and Ben Youngs talk to the RFU's Bill Latham, on the back of their incredible 3-0 test series victory in Australia - as confirmed in Sydney last weekend. #CarryThemHome
Wasps have announced the launch of Wasps Netball, a new team for the club that will compete in the newly relaunched 10-team Vitality Netball Superleague beginning in Feb 2017. Nick Heath was at the launch to speak to Wasps CEO David Armstrong and Director of Netball Tamsin Greenway.
Wasps CEO David Armstrong speaks to Nick Heath about the club's announcement of their Wasps Netball team and the appointment of Tamsin Greenway as Director of Netball. Armstrong also touches on Wasps Rugby's signings ahead of the new season.
Wasps Netball is a new endeavour for the club and their newly appointed Director of Netball Tamsin Greenway spoke to Nick Heath.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the 2016 World Rugby under 20 Championship Final at the AJ Bell Stadium, where England beat Ireland 45-21. We then hear from victorious trio Joe Marchant, Martin Haag and Harry Mallinder, as well as from Irish duo Nigel Carolan and James Ryan.
Man of the match Chris Robshaw and captain Dylan Hartley speak to the RFU's Bill Latham, following England's 23-7 victory over Australia in the second test in Melbourne. #CarryThemHome
Bath and England fly half George Ford talks to the RFU's Bill Latham, after Eddie Jones' side began their tour Down Under with a thrilling victory at the Suncorp Stadium. #CarryThemHome
Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast looks back on events at Twickenham, before speaking to England trio Dylan Hartley, Joe Launchbury and Luther Burrell, as well as to Wales pair Ross Moriarty and Scott Williams. #CarryThemHome
Hear England head coach Eddie Jones and Wales counterpart Warren Gatland speaking post match, following England's victory at Twickenham ahead of both sides' summer tours.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Twickenham, before speaking to Alex Goode, Maro Itoje and Rob Baxter. We also hear from Mark McCall, Brad Barritt and Gareth Steenson.
There's a massive weekend ahead, including two domestic finals and one major international. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Rob Baxter, Mark McCall, Luther Burrell and from Scott Baldwin.
Hear from Eddie Jones, Dylan Hartley and Mike Brown as England face up to Wales for the 3rd time this season.
Exeter duo Don Armand and Phil Dollman talk to Mark Stevens, as the Chiefs prepare for Saturday's Aviva Premiership final against Saracens at Twickenham.
Steve Borthwick and Luther Burrell get England ready for another round with Wales, plus Exeter Chiefs' Ali Hepher and Saracens' Richard Wigglesworth get their sides ready for the Final Premiership push! All on this week's England Rugby Podcast!
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and Saracens flanker Michael Rhodes talk to Mark Stevens and Russell Hargreaves respectively, ahead of the season-ending Twickenham showpiece.
Wales forwards coach and former hooker Robin McBryde talks to the assembled media ahead of Sunday's international against England at Twickenham.
Saracens head coach Mark McCall talks to Russell Hargreaves, as the newly-crowned European champions and Aviva Premiership title holders prepare to face Exeter Chiefs in Saturday's domestic showpiece at Twickenham.
Hear head coach Eddie Jones' media conference from the England training camp in Surrey, having named his 32-man squad to go Down Under next month... all following next week's showdown with Wales at Twickenham.
Andrew McKenna looks back on events at Sandy Park, before speaking to victorious Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and to the Wasps director of rugby Dai Young.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Allianz Park, before speaking to Sarries double try-scorer Chris Ashton and head coach Mark McCall, as well as to Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill and captain Mathew Tait.
It's play off time in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Mark McCall, Ben Youngs, Jack Nowell and from Dai Young.
Eddie Jones and Chris Robshaw send a postcard from Brighton, whilst Jamie George, Ben Youngs, Jack Nowell and Dai Young preview the Premiership semis. All on this week's England Rugby Podcast!
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter talks to Mark Stevens ahead of Saturday afternoon's second Aviva Premiership semi final against Wasps at Sandy Park.
Back to domestic action this weekend as Saracens host Leicester in the 1st of the Premiership semifinals.Hear how the two DoR's, Mark McCall and Richard Cockerill, feel ahead of their big matchup!
Emma Thurston talks to Saracens head coach Mark McCall and to back row forward Will Fraser, following their first ever European Champions Cup title triumph. On the back of their win over Racing 92 in Lyon, we also hear Sarries post match media conference with McCall, captain Brad Barritt and fly-half Owen Farrell (who kicked all 21 points)... as well as from Racing/NZ legendary fly half Dan Carter.
Russell Hargreaves looks back at events at the Grand Stade de Lyon, before speaking to outgoing Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, incoming Quins DoR John Kingston (currently head coach), Quins centre George Lowe and Quins hooker Joe Gray. We also hear from Montpellier boss Jake White.
It's finals weekend in Europe. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Danny Care, Owen Farrell and from Dan Carter.
European Finals time - we've got Billy Vunipola, Farrell, Carter and O'Gara on the Champions Cup, plus Danny Care sets up the Montpellier match. All in this week's England Rugby Podcast #englandconnected
Saracens head coach Mark McCall talks to Simon Ward ahead of Saturday evening's showdown with French powerhouses Racing 92 in this season's European showpiece at the Grand Stade de Lyon.
Nick Heath looks back on events at the Twickenham Stoop, before Russell Hargreaves speaks to Exeter's Rob Baxter and Jack Nowell, as well as Quins' Conor O'Shea and Danny Care.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the final round of Aviva Premiership regular season matches, which all kick off at 1530 on Saturday afternoon, We also hear from Rob Baxter, Conor O'Shea and Tom Coventry.
Jacques Burger hangs his boots up and Rob Baxter and Sam Hill get Exeter ready for the final hurdle in the Premiership season. All on this week's England Rugby Podcast!
Exeter Chiefs' Damien Welch is ready for the final game of the regular Premiership season with Harlequins, as he told Chiefs Media and Communications Manager, Mark Stevens
London Irish faced up to former landlords Harlequins at the Madejski, hoping for a win to keep their hopes of premiership survival in place. Simon Ward was watching Afterwards Simon spoke to Harlequins DoR Conor O’Shea (formerly of London Irish),Quins 2-try hero Charlie Walker, London Irish DoR Tom Coventry,and the Exiles captain Luke Narraway
It's the penultimate round of regular season matches in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Richard Cockerill, Dai Young and from Brad Barritt.
It's the Army v Navy at Twickenham this weekend - we hear from both camps, plus John Kingston, Graham Rowntree, Sean Fitzpatrick and Nick Easter tell us about the changes at Quins.
The 2nd Champions Cup semifinal saw Leicester Tigers face Racing 92 at the City Ground Nottingham. Simon Ward was watching……Afterwards he spoke to Racing’s welsh second row Luke Charteris, centre Johannes Goosen (who kicked the winning penalty) plus defense coach Ronan O’Gara and AB legend Dan Carter,along with Leicester’s DoR Richard Cockerill, captain Mat Tait and scrumhalf Ben Youngs.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events in Reading before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall and captain Brad Barritt, as well as to Wasps counterparts Dai Young and James Haskell.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at the Twickenham Stoop before speaking to victorious Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea and to Quins and England number 8 Nick Easter.
It's semi final time in both European competitions this weekend - Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action. We also hear from Conor O'Shea, Mako Vunipola, Joe Launchbury and from Richard Cockerill.
Danielle Waterman on England Women's success in Canada, Joe Launchbury on the european semifinals this weekend, there's Wade on Wade, Dai Young on Wade, Mako Vunipola and Ed Slater all onboard a mega-England Rugby Podcast this week! #englandconnected
Simon Ward gets the Tigers DoR Richard Cockerill talking on his team setting up for another Parisian challenge, memories of Europe and his new hooker, Harry Thacker,.. plus Tigers' Tongan sensation Telusa Veainu on life in Leicester.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and co-captain Matt Mullan talk to Russell Hargreaves about facing Saracens at the Madjeski Stadium, as well as the stunning form of wing Christian Wade.
Ian A Williams looks back on events at Wembley Stadium before speaking to Sarries' South African hooker Schalk Brits and England prop Mako Vunipola, as well as to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Kingsholm, before speaking to Cherry-and-Whites and Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw, to Gloucester and England number 8 Ben Morgan, plus to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the latest round of games, while we also hear from Saracens full back Alex Goode, Harlequins wing Marland Yarde and from London Irish backs coach Clark Laidlaw.
We hear from London rivals, as well as England teammates Alex Goode and Marland Yarde, ahead of Saturday's Wembley showdown between Saracens and Harlequins. #EnglandConnected
Saracens head coach Mark McCall has been speaking to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of Saturday's Aviva Premiership London derby against Harlequins at the home of football.
Emma Thurston looks back on events at Welford Road, before speaking to victorious Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill and to Tigers flanker Brendan O'Connor.
Russell Hargreaves looks back at an 8-try thriller at the Twickenham Stoop, before speaking to victorious Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, Quins flanker and double try-scorer Luke Wallace, and to Exiles' backs coach Clark Laidlaw.
Hamish Stuart looks back on a dramatic finale at the Ricoh Arena, before speaking to victorious Wasps director of rugby Dai Young. We also hear from conversion hero Jimmy Gopperth and from defeated Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter.
It's quarter final time this weekend in both European competitions - the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action, while we also hear from Elliot Daly, Jack Nowell, Mark McCall, Jim Mallinder and Richard Cockerill.
We hear from likes of Elliot Daly and Jack Nowell, who're among many England stars gearing up for a massive weekend of European Champions Cup action. #EnglandConnected
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and fly-half Gareth Steenson share their views ahead of Saturday's trip to fellow Aviva Premiership high-fliers Wasps in the European Champions Cup quarter finals.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young speaks to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of Saturday's all-English European Champions Cup showdown against fellow-high fliers Exeter Chiefs at the Ricoh Arena.
Northampton Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder speaks to Emma Thurston, ahead of Saturday's trip to top seeds Saracens in one of two all-English quarter finals of the European Champions Cup.
London Irish fly half Shane Geraghty, number 8 Luke Narraway and backs coach Clark Laidlaw speak to Russell Hargreaves ahead of Saturday night's European Challenge Cup last eight clash away to neighbours Harlequins.
Harlequins wing Marland Yarde, fly half Ben Botica and director of rugby Conor O'Shea talk to Russell Hargreaves ahead of Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter final against local rivals London Irish at the Twickenham Stoop.
Ian A Williams looks back on events at The Madjeski Stadium, before speaking to victorious Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond and to Exiles counterpart Tom Coventry.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a feisty affair at the Rec before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall, Bath counterpart Mike Ford and to returning Bath and England lock Dave Attwood.
With just four rounds of the regular season left to go, the action's hotting up at both ends of the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Alex Goode, Conor O'Shea, Thomas Waldrom and from Courtney Lawes.
RWC winners Will Greenwood and Mike Tindall give us their lowdown on England's class of 2016 #englandconnected
Franklins Gardens was the venue for two teams still hoping for semifinal spots. Simon Ward was there watching…. Afterwards Simon spoke to Saints’ Courtney Lawes plus Quins captain Danny Care and DoR Conor O’Shea
It was a top 2 clash at Allianz Park today and Simon Ward was there watching.... Afterwards Simon spoke to Saracens' Alex Goode, making his 200th appearance for the club, and Exeter's 2-try Thomas Waldrom.
With the 2016 Six Nations now over, attention returns to the Aviva Premiership this weekend for the 18th round of matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from David Humphreys, Toby Booth and from Tom Coventry.
Eddie Jones, Ian Ritchie and the squad reflect on 6 Nations success. And WHO photobombed Ben Youngs?!!All on this week's England Rugby Podcast
England 2003 Grand Slam-winner Will Greenwood talks to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast about his new Baa Baas' coaching role, Eddie Jones side's Six Nations achievements and how his old teams will fare in the domestic season finale.
Nick Heath speaks to the RFU Chief Executive Ian Ritchie who reflected on England's Six Nations Grand Slam under Eddie Jones. He also spoke about the Joe Marler incident involving Samson Lee and also the EPS agreement discussions that are ongoing.
Basement battlers London Irish kept their Premiership survival hopes intact with a tough win over Gloucester in the St Patrick's Day game at the Madejski today. Hamish Stuart was in the crowd….. Afterwards he was in the mixed zone to hear the thoughts of London Irish DoR Tom Coventry and Irish flyhalf Greig Tonks plus Gloucester DoR David Humphreys.
Full back Mike Brown talks to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast, after helping Eddie Jones' side secure their first perfect Six Nations record for thirteen years.
David Brady looks back on events at the Aviva Stadium, before we get the thoughts of Irish head coach Joe Schmidt, captain Rory Best and also of Scottish lock Richie Gray.
Hamish Stuart reports from the Millennium Stadium, before we hear from Welsh head coach Warren Gatland, captain Dan Lydiate and from Italian skipper Sergio Parisse.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on an historic night in Paris, before we hear from England's Grand Slam-winning head coach Eddie Jones, plus try-scorer Danny Care, Billy Vunipola and George Ford.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the final round of Six Nations games, as well as match week 17 in the Premiership, before speaking to Saracens and England fly half Owen Farrell pre Saturday evening's trip to France.
Grand Slam weekend for men and women – we hear from Danny Care, Jack Nowell,Dylan Hartley, Eddie Jones and Amber Reed as England look to get themselves over both finishing lines first!#englandconnected
England head coach Eddie Jones and captain Dylan Hartley speak to the media, as the Six Nations champions prepare to head out to Paris in search of that much-coveted Grand Slam.
Billy Vunipola talks to Simon Ward of the England Rugby Podcast, as the Saracens and England number 8 looks to continue his fine form in Paris, where the newly-crowned champions hope to seal the Grand Slam.
Wasps and England flanker James Haskell talks to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast, ahead of Saturday's Six Nations trip to France. We also hear from forwards coach Steve Borthwick, who begins with a fitness update on captain Dylan Hartley after missing training on Tuesday afternoon,
Hear how Eddie Jones and Chris Robshaw reacted to the 6 Nations Championship and how important that Grand Slam is next weekend!@englandrugby #englandconnected
Scotland beat France for the first time in 10 years at Murrayfield today…Stuart Cameron was there…afterwards we hear from Scotland hooker Ross Ford, the press huddle with fullback Stuart Hogg, and from the French corner, full back Scott Spedding.
Full back Mike Brown and wing Jack Nowell speak to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast, following England's 25-21 win over Wales in the Six Nations. We also hear from Welsh centre Jonathan Davies.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Twickenham, while we also hear from England head coach Eddie Jones and from Wales counterpart Warren Gatland.
David Brady looks back on events at the Aviva Stadium, before we hear from Italian skipper Sergio Parisse defending his side's future participation in the tournament - as well as from Irish head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best.
Harlequins entertained Bath at the Stoop with both teams needing victory for some much needed league momentum. Simon Ward was watching… Afterwards Simon spoke to Harlequins two-try hero Charlie Walker and their defence coach Tony Diprose and Bath back Matt Banahan.
The Six Nations returns for the penultimate round of games, while it's also match week 16 in the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from George Kruis and Sam Warburton.
Tuilagi is back, reaction from him and the squad, Launchbury looking to make impact from the bench and Womens skipper Sarah Hunter leading from the front! @englandrugby #englandconnected
England head coach Eddie Jones and captain Dylan Hartley face the media, after the home side named an unchanged starting XV to face Wales in Saturday's eagerly-anticipated Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.
Saracens and England lock George Kruis talks to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast, ahead of Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales at Twickenham.
England forwards coach Steve Bortwick discusses the injury sustained by hooker Jamie George, while Wales head coach Warren Gatland shares his views ahead of Saturday's 6 Nations showdown at Twickenham.
England flanker James Haskell ready to take everything Wales can throw at him at Twickenham on Saturday. @englandrugby #englandconnected
Gloucester open side Matt Kvesic talking to Simon Ward about trying to impress Eddie Jones and break into the @englandrugby team #englandconnected
Elliot Cook looks back on events at Kingsholm before speaking to Cherry-and-White chief David Humphreys and to Wasps counterpart Dai Young
While the Six Nations championship enjoys its second rest week, the focus switches back to the Aviva Premiership this weekend for the fifteenth round of matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Billy Vunipola leading England forward, Tuilagi to return? And Abbie Scott locking England in to success. All on this week's England Rugby Podcast #englandconnected
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola talks to the England Rugby podcast about having Manu Tuilagi back in camp and preparing to face Wales at Twickenham.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at the Ricoh Arena, before speaking to Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and to Quins counterpart Conor O'Shea.
Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast looks back on England's Six Nations win at Twickenham, before speaking to man-of-the-match Billy Vunipola, as well as Chris Robshaw and Ben Youngs.
England head coach Eddie Jones, Ireland counterpart Joe Schmidt and Irish skipper Rory Best react to the English winning their all-important Six Nations showdown at Twickenham.
Hamish Stuart looks back on events in Cardiff, before we hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton speaking in their post match media conference.
Simon Ward talks to the Saracens man to get his take on @Englandrugby getting ready for Ireland this weekend #englandconnected
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to round three of the Six Nations Championship, as well as match week 14 in the Aviva Premiership. We also hear from Steve Borthwick, Joe Schmidt and Richard Cockerill.
Bath boys Joseph and Ford ready as @englandrugby take on Ireland, Conor Murray and Joe Schmidt air their thoughts, plus Rocky Clarke and Lotte Clapp moving the England Women forward #englandconnected
England head coach Eddie Jones and captain Dylan Hartley speak to the assembled media, ahead of facing Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday in round three of the Six Nations Championship.
@englandrugby assistant coach Steve Borthwick and @quins full back Mike Brown tell Simon Ward about how this England squad is preparing for Ireland at the weekend #englandconnected
@englandrugby podcast's Simon Ward was in camp to get the latest from Head Coach Eddie Jones ( assessing the credits of Manu Tuilagi and Luther Burrell) and Harlequins captain and scrumhalf Danny Care-enjoying the battle of the 9s - ahead of Ireland's arrival at Twcikenham on Saturday #englandconnected
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at a wet and windy Rec, before speaking to Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and to Bath counterpart Mike Ford.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at The Twickenham Stoop, before talking to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea and to Tigers counterpart Richard Cockerill.
With the Six Nations taking a break this weekend, attention switches back to the Aviva Premiership for the thirteenth round of matches. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Richard Cockerill, Mike Ford and from David Humphreys.
Eddie Jones reports back on 2 weeks of wins, Jack Nowell content but not satisfied, Sue Day with the womens update and Mike Ford ready to take the sting out of Wasps....all on this week's England Rugby Podcast! #englandconnected
Bath director of rugby Mike Ford talks to Emma Thurston, ahead of facing Wasps at The Rec in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. It follows a crucial win for his side at Worcester Warriors last time out.
England made it 2/2 in Rome in this years 6 Nations with a win over Italy. Simon Ward was watching: And come and listen to what Eddie Jones thought, as we take you to his presser after the match! #englandconnected
Hamish Stuart looks back on events at the Millennium Stadium, before we hear from Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton, as well as Scots counterparts Vern Cotter and Greig Laidlaw speaking in their post match media conferences.
David Brady looks back on events at the Stade de France, before we hear from Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best speaking in their post match media conference.
On this England Podcast Extra,Bath and England wing Anthony Watson, as well as Saracens and England lock George Kruis chat to Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast, ahead of Sunday's Six Nations showdown in Italy #englandconnected
England head coach Eddie Jones and captain Dylan Hartley talk to Phil Edwards and Russell Hargreaves ahead of Sunday's Six Nations trip to Rome. Jones has made three changes to the team that beat Scotland.
It's the second round of matches in the Six Nations this weekend, while the Aviva Premiership continues as well. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Greig Laidlaw, Eddie Jones and from Sergio Parisse.
England on the road to Rome - Mako Vunipola hoping to step up, Parisse puts out the welcome mat and Lauren Cattell reports back from the Womens camp #englandconnected
After beginning their 6 Nations campaign with victory over Scotland, England are now laying plans for a trip to Rome next weekend. Simon Ward was in camp to get the latest from Head Coach Eddie Jones and Wasps skipper James Haskell #englandconnected
David Brady reflects on events at the Aviva Stadium, before we hear the respective post match media conferences of Ireland's Joe Schmidt and Rory Best, as well as Wales' Warren Gatland and Sam Warburton.
Stuart Cameron looks back at the Six Nations showdown at Murrayfield, before we hear from England's Eddie Jones, Dylan Hartley and Mako Vunipola, as well as from Scotland's Vern Cotter and Greig Laidlaw.
Russell Hargreaves looks back the Aviva Premiership's West Country derby at the Rec, before speaking to James Hook, David Humphreys and to Mike Ford.
The Six Nations Championship gets underway for another year this weekend, while it's also the eleventh round of games in the Aviva Premiership. Russell Hargreaves reports, while we also hear from Dylan Hartley, Greig Laidlaw, Rory Best and from Sam Warburton.
Billy Vunipola and James Haskell ready to rock in Murrayfield,the two skippers expecting an epic whilst Croker demands the women move onwards and upwards. #englandconnected
England head coach Eddie Jones and captain Dylan Hartley talk to the assembled media, after the visitors named their starting line up and bench for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash in the Six Nations, #EnglandConnected
Bath and England centre Jonathan Joseph talks to the media ahead of facing Scotland for the Calcutta Cup in Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield. #EnglandConnected
Steve Borthwick on Lawes injury , Itoje and the thrill of the 6 Nations. England Womens hooker, Emma Croker, on the next step towards RWC2017 #englandconnected
It’s all eyes on the 6 Nations now as Round 1 comes at the end of the week. For England they travel to Murrayfield in the 1st step in Eddie Jones’ new era. Simon Ward from the England Rugby Podcast was in camp today and spoke to Jones himself plus @wasps 2nd rower Joe Launchbury
Ian A Williams looks back at a dramatic finale in the Aviva Premiership at Kingsholm, before speaking to Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill, Cherry-and-Whites counterpart David Humphreys and to losing captain Billy Twelvetrees.
Wasps travelled to Franklins Gardens this evening to face up to Northampton Saints. Simon Ward was watching….. Afterwards Simon spoke to Wasps DoR Dai Young and their fullback Man of the Match Rob Miller Plus Saints second row Michael Paterson
Saracens and England hooker Jamie George joined Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast pitch-side at Twickenham, after taking part in an open training session in front of 15,000 delighted supporters.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the tenth round of matches, while we also hear from Dai Young, Tom Coventry and Conor O'Shea.
Its 6 Nations time - We’re at the Hurlingham Club for the launch of both men's and women's tournaments, with comment from messrs Jones, Hartley, Gatland, Cotter, Schmit, Parisse and Guirado. Plus Bemand and Hunter on the England Women's chances! #englandconnected
Wales captain Sam Warburton and Scotland counterpart Greig Laidlaw talk to Russell Hargreaves, as the countdown continues to the 2016 Six Nations Championship early next month.
New French head coach Guy Noves and outgoing Italian counterpart Jacques Brunel talk to Russell Hargreaves at the 2016 Six Nations tournament launch in west London.
New Ireland men's captain Rory Best and women's skipper Niamh Briggs talk to Russell Hargreaves, as both prepare to defend their country's respective 6 Nations titles.
Having been confirmed in England's 23-man squad to play Scotland in their Six Nations opener, Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes caught up with Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast at the team's training camp in Surrey.
Listen to the press conference as Eddie Jones names Dylan Hartley as his new England skipper #englandconnected
Wasps hosted Leinster at the Ricoh with victory need to ensure a place in the quarterfinals of this season’s Champions Cup. Simon Ward was watching…..Afterwards Simon spoke to Wasps’ Director of Rugby, Dai Young,Skipper James Haskell And Leinster DoR Leo Cullen #championscup
RFU's Ian Ritchie and Steve Grainger taking the game forward post RWC2015 plus Martin Johnson on why life with the Lions is so good! #englandconnected
It's crunch-time in the Champions Cup, as we enter the sixth and final round of pool-stage matches - Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Russell Hargreaves looks back at an action-packed game at the Twickenham Stoop, before speaking to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea, Blues counterpart Danny Wilson and to Quins' former Blues centre Jamie Roberts.
The fifth round of pool-stage matches take place in the European Champions Cup this weekend. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Gareth Steenson, Mark McCall and from Dai Young.
New look England – we hear from Eddie Jones, Steve Borthwick and Paul Gustard plus Elliot Dally and Dai Young give their reactions #englandconnected
Hear new England head coach Eddie Jones, plus assistants Paul Gustard and Steve Borthwick address the media at Twickenham, after naming their first 33-man squad ahead of next month's Six Nations championship.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young talks to Russell Hargreaves, after four of his players, including Elliot Daly, were named in England's 33-man 6 Nations squad. Dai also previews Sunday's European Champions Cup trip to 3-time defending champions Toulon.
The British & Irish Lions have today announced their new sponsor ahead of the 2017 tour to New Zealand. Here, at the offices of Standard Life as the British and Irish Lions' principal partner, Simon Ward from the England Rugby Podcast, and Andrew McKenna from talkSPORT, spoke to John Feehan, Chief Executive of the Lions, plus Lions Ambassadors Ireland’s Keith Wood and Scotland’s Gregor Townsend.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on an epic tussle between the Aviva Premiership's bottom two sides at the Madjeski Stadium, before talking to Exiles director of rugby Tom Coventry. We also hear from Falcons counterpart Dean Richards in his post match media conference.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at the Twickenham Stoop, where third met first in the table with local bragging rights at stake... before he and Jamie Hill speak to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea and to Sarries head coach Mark McCall.
There are just the five Aviva Premiership games this weekend, with a number of previously-postponed European Champions Cup fixtures also taking place. Russell Hargreaves has the details.
Saracens-centric this week as young English 2nd row George Kruis reveals his hopes for the new year and Mark McCall reflects on hard work paying dividends #englandconnected
Saracens head coach Mark McCall talks to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of the Aviva Premiership's reigning champions and league leaders travelling to third-placed Harlequins this Saturday.
Hamish Stuart looks back on events at Allianz Park in the Aviva Premiership, before we hear from Sarries head coach Mark McCall and Tigers pair Richard Cockerill and Mat Tait.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a tight affair at Franklin's Gardens before speaking to Saints director of rugby Jim Mallinder and to Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter.
The eighth round of matches takes place across the first three days of the New Year. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Jim Mallinder, David Humphreys, Tom Coventry and from Conor O'Shea.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a real Christmas cracker at Rugby HQ, before speaking to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea and to Gloucester counterpart David Humphreys.
Andrew McKenna looks back on a key win for the home side near the foot of the Aviva Premiership, before speaking to Irish director of rugby Tom Coventry and to Saints opposite number Jim Mallinder.
Harlequins and Gloucester meet in the Aviva Premiership's Big Game 8 at Twickenham. We hear from opposing directors of rugby Conor O'Shea and David Humphreys, rival captains Billy Twelvetrees and Danny Care and from opposing fullbacks Mike Brown and Rob Cook. #BigGame8
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the seventh round of Aviva Premiership games across the Boxing Day weekend, while we also hear from Mike Brown, Conor O'Shea and from David Humphreys. #BigGame8
Andrew McKenna looks back on events in pool 5 at The Rec, before we hear from Wasps' Elliot Daly and Dai Young, as well as from Bath's David Denton and Mike Ford.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the top-of-the-table European Champions Cup clash at Franklin's Gardens, before speaking to Northampton's Teimana Harrison, Jamie Gibson and Jim Mallinder, plus Racing's Mike Phillips who hails the arrival of fellow-half back Dan Carter.
The Chiefs banging their drum in Europe and Festive Cheer comes to Twickenham....all on this week's England Rugby podcast
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the fourth round of pool-stage matches, while we also hear from Mike Ford, Dai Young and from Rob Baxter.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a thrilling top-of-the-table clash in Coventry, before we hear from Bath head coach Mike Ford and from Wasps director of rugby Dai Young.
Oxford make Varsity history at HQ, we hear from the winners and the runners up, plus Danny Care a Quin for the long haul...all here on this week's England Rugby podcast
Russell Hargreaves previews the third round of pool-stage matches, while we also hear from Jim Mallinder, Richard Cockerill and Henry Thomas.
Ian A Williams looks back on Quins' local derby victory in the Aviva Premiership, before talking to the home side's captain/try scorer Danny Care and to victorious director of rugby Conor O'Shea.
Gloucester 23 - 19 Sale Sharks...match pack 0:009:54 Share on Facebook twitter Google+ It was 10th playing 7th at Kingsholm on Friday night as Gloucester hosted Sale Sharks. Simon Ward was watching……
Afterwards Simon spoke to Gloucester’s captain Billy Twelvetrees, try scorer Rob Cook and DoR David Humphreys, as well as as Sale Sharks hooker Tommy Taylor.
Harlequins and England scrum half Danny Care talks about his decision to sign on for more at The Twickenham Stoop. We also hear from Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea on the club captain's new contract.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the sixth round of matches this weekend, while we also hear from Stephen Myler, Matt Mullan, Conor O'Shea and from GJ van Velze.
Mike Brown on the way forward and the Varsity back at Twickenham in force! #englandconnected
Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea talks to Russell Hargreaves, as Quins prepare to face his old team London Irish this weekend in the Aviva Premiership. Plus with the festive season upon us, we also preview Big Game 8 against Gloucester on Sunday December 27th at Twickenham.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the second part of the Aviva Premiership's London Double Header at Twickenham, before speaking to Wasps director of rugby Dai Young, Wasps co-captain Matt Mullen and Exiles DoR Tom Coventry.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the opening game of the Aviva Premiership's London double header at Twickenham, before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall, Sarries and England centre Brad Barritt and to Warriors captain GJ van Velze.
Northampton Saints got back to domestic action hosting Gloucester at Franklins Gardens. Simon Ward was watching…… Afterwards Simon spoke to Northampton’s flyhalf Steven Myler (along with BBC 5 Live’s Chris Jones)and Gloucester’s new kiwi scrumhalf Willie Heinz.
Chris Wyles on Saracens and Eddie Jones plus Matt Mullan talks Wasps and the way forward. All on this week's England Rugby Podcast #englandconnected
It's match week five in the Aviva Premiership, with six more games to look forward to. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Dai Young, Matt Mullan and from Henry Thomas.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and wing Sailosi Tagicakibau (who faces his former club) talk to Russell Hargreaves ahead of the 2015 London Double Header, Saracens versus Worcester Warriors is followed by London Irish against Wasps, played back-to-back at Twickenham.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on Saturday's European Champions Cup clash at the Rec, before we hear from Bath head coach Mike Ford, Bath prop Henry Thomas, Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and Leinster scrum-half Isaac Boss.
Eddie Jones talks to the assembled media at Twickenham, after becoming England's new head rugby coach in a four-year deal. We also hear from the RFU's chief executive Ian Ritchie and from RFU chairman Bill Beaumont.
It's the second round of matches in rugby union's European Champions Cup this weekend. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Al Hargreaves, Jim Mallinder, Mike Ford and Rob Baxter.
A Rugby legend leaves and a rugby legend retires plus Sarah Hunter on England Women’s win over Ireland #england connected
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a hard-fought win for England's women in their final autumn international of the season at the Twickenham Stoop... before speaking to victorious captain Sarah Hunter and coach Scott Bemand, as well as to defeated Irish counterpart Tom Tierney.
Leicester began their European campaign with a good win over Stade Francais at Welford Road. Simon Ward was watching……. Afterwards Simon spoke to Tigers Director of Rugby, Richard Cockerill and the Stade Francais DoR, Gonzalo Quesada.
The new European Champions Cup season starts this weekend. Russell Hargreaves previews the ten opening round matches, while we also hear from Richard Cockerill, Mark McCall, Jim Mallinder and from Dai Young.
Ian Ritchie and Bill Beaumont explains Lancaster exit and Europe beckons for English clubs. All here on the England Rugby Podcast #england connected
Listen to the RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie and RFU chairman Bill Beaumont addressing the media at Twickenham earlier, following the departure of Stuart Lancaster as England's head coach.
Hamish Stuart reviews Bath's win over the Exiles followed by the press conferences of Mike Ford, Rhys Priestland and Tom Coventry.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on tonight's Aviva Premiership action at the Twickenham Stoop, before talking to Harlequins Director of Rugby Conor O'Shea and to Sale counterpart Steve Diamond.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the fourth round of matches in the Aviva Premiership, while we also hear from Mike Ford, Al Hargreaves, Jim Mallinder and from Rob Baxter.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and Leicester Tigers DoR Richard Cockerill talk to Russell Hargreaves at this week's European launch. Their two sides also meet in the Aviva Premiership this coming weekend.
It’s a Wrap for RWC2015, we hear from NZ and Australia plus Brett Gosper,Stephen Brown and Bernard Lapasset, as well as Europe beckons for England’s top clubs! #englandconnected
Northampton Saints DoR Jim Mallinder and Saracens captain Alistair Hargreaves catch up with Russell Hargreaves at yesterday's European launch - and ahead of meeting in the Aviva Premiership come Saturday.
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young and Gloucester counterpart David Humphreys talk to Russell Hargreaves at yesterday's European season launch. Their two sides also meet in the Aviva Premiership this Sunday.
Glasgow Warriors chief Gregor Townsend and new Ulster counterpart Les Kiss talk to Russell Hargreaves at the Twickenham Stoop, which hosted the launch of the 2015/16 European Champions Cup.
Ospreys captain Alun-Wyn Jones and Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac talk to Russell Hargreaves at the launch of the 2015/16 European Champions Cup at the Twickenham Stoop.
European Professional Club Rugby director general Vincent Gaillard and chairman Simon Halliday talk to Russell Hargreaves, following today's news that Turkish Airlines have come on board as a new EPCR official partner.
Bath head coach Mike Ford talks to Russell Hargreaves at the 2015/16 European Champions Cup launch, as well as previewing this weekend's important trip to London Irish in the Aviva Premiership .
Nick Heath reflects on a fine win for Leicester in the Aviva Premiership at Welford Road, before we hear from Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill and from his Wasps counterpart Dai Young.
World Rugby chief exec Brett Gosper, England Rugby 2015 managing director Stephen Brown and World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset reflect at Twickenham on the huge success that was England 2015.
New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen, captain Richie McCaw and assistant coach Ian Foster talk to the Twickenham media, after beating Australia to become the first three-time and back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners.
Australian head coach Michael Cheika and captain Stephen Moore speak to the media at Twickenham, after losing a pulsating 2015 Rugby World Cup final 34-17 to New Zealand.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the third round of games in the Aviva Premiership, while we also hear from Mark McCall, Mike Ford, Jason Leonard and from Billy Twelvetrees.
Jason and Jason, Robinson and Leonard, pushing rugby to the masses as RWC2015 draws to a close while Fiji are crowned champions in the Services IDRC tournament.
Here's Australian stars David Pocock and Will Genia, plus assistant coach Stephen Larkham, addressing the media ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand at Twickenham.
Hear All Blacks stars Nehe Milner-Skudder and Aaron Smith, as well as assistant coach Ian Foster talk to the media, ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup final against Australia at Twickenham.
Hear the thoughts of Argentinian scrum-half Martin Landajo, following his side's 29-15 defeat by Australia in the second Rugby World Cup sem-final at Twickenham.
Here's Australian head coach Michael Cheika and captain Stephen Moore, speaking to the media at Twickenham following their 29-15 semi final win over Argentina, setting up a World Cup final against New Zealand.
New Zealand head coach Steven Hansen and captain Richie McCaw speak to the Twickenham media, following their 20-18 victory over South Africa in the first of the World Cup semi finals.
South African head coach Heyneke Meyer and vice-captain Schalk Burger address the media at Twickenham, following their 20-18 defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup semi-finals.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at Kingsholm in the Aviva Premiership, before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall and to Cherry-and-Whites skipper Billy Twelvetrees.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to match week two in the Aviva Premiership, while we also hear from David Humphreys, Dai Young and from Conor O'Shea.
RWC2015 gets the general thumbsup; the quarterfinals again provoke the north/south divide discussion. All on this weeks @englandrugby podcast
Here's New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen, having named his starting XV to face Rugby Championship rivals South Africa in Saturday's opening World Cup semi final at Twickenham.
Listen to South African head coach Heyneke Meyer and prop Bismark du Plessis talking to the media, after naming their starting XV to face New Zealand in Saturday's World Cup semi final.
Australian centre Matt Giteau and flanker Scott Fardy address the media, ahead of facing Rugby Championship rivals Argentina in Sunday's World Cup semi final at Twickenham.
Argentinian scrum-half Tomas Cubelli tells the assembled media that he can't wait to face Australia, in what will be easily the biggest game of his career - Sunday's World Cup semi final at Twickenham.
Australian head coach Michael Cheika and captain Stephen Moore reflect on a pulsating Rugby World Cup quarter final against Scotland, which the Wallabies took by 35 points to 34 at Twickenham.
Scotland head coach Vern Cotter and captain Greig Laidlaw speak to the media, following their heart-breaking and controversial 35-34 defeat to Australia in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals at Twickenham.
South African head coach Heyneke Meyer and captain/winning try-scorer Fourie du Preez address the media, on the back of beating Wales 23-19 in the opening World Cup quarter final at Twickenham.
Wales head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton talk to the media at Twickenham, following their agonizing 23-19 Rugby World Cup quarter final defeat at the hands of South Africa.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on an exciting Aviva Premiership season-opener at the Twickenham Stoop, before speaking to victorious Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea and to Wasps counterpart Dai Young.
While the Rugby World Cup has reached the quarter-final stage this weekend... attention also switches to Aviva Premiership, which finally makes its delayed start this evening. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the opening round of matches.
Russell Hargreaves looks back with head coach, captain and three other players at England's World Cup campaign, following the hosts' closing victory over Uruguay in Manchester... while we also bring you an in-depth preview of the 2015/16 Aviva Premiership season, which starts in earnest tonight. #CarryThemHome
New London Irish director of rugby Tom Coventry and Leicester Tigers counterpart Richard Cockerill talk to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of the two sides meeting in Sunday's Aviva Premiership opener.
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter and Bath counterpart Mike Ford catch up with Russell Hargreaves, ahead of the two sides going head-to-head in their Aviva Premiership opener on Saturday.
Newcastle Falcons skipper Will Welch and Cherry-and-Whites chief David Humphreys talk to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of the two sides kicking off their Aviva Premiership season against each other at Kingston Park.
Hear Scotland back-rower Josh Strauss address the media, ahead of Vern Cotter's men taking on in-form Australia in the quarter finals of the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham this weekend.
Saracens head coach Mark McCall and captain Ali Hargreaves, alongside Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond speak to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of the two sides meeting this Saturday in their Aviva Premiership opener.
South African head coach Heyneke Meyer and their Bath flanker Francois Louw talk to the assembled media, ahead of facing Wales at Twickenham on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals.
Worcester Warriors skipper GJ van Velze and Northampton Saints counterpart Lee Dickson talk to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of their two sides meeting in this weekend's Aviva Premiership opener at Sixways.
Wales backs coach Rob Howley speaks to the assembled media, ahead of his country's massive Rugby World Cup quarter final against South Africa at Twickenham this weekend.
Harlequins fly-half Nick Evans and Wasps chief Dai Young talk to Russell Hargreaves, as the two sides prepare to go head-to-head at the Twickenham Stoop in Friday night's Aviva Premiership opener.
Australian captain Stephen Moore and centre Matt Giteau are in line to win their 100th international caps at Twickenham this weekend. Hear the pair addressing the media ahead of the Wallabies' Rugby World Cup quarter final against Scotland.
After England's emphatic win over Uruguay, Stuart Lancaster reflects on what went wrong for his side.
After England's emphatic win over Uruguay, Chris Robshaw says that the best is still to come from England.
After England's emphatic win over Uruguay, Chris Robshaw thanks the England fans for their support.
England head coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw speak to the media, after the hosts' final game of Rugby World Cup 2015 - a 10-try victory over Uruguay at the City of Manchester Stadium. #CarryThemHome
Uruguay head coach Pablo Lemoine reflects post match, having lost 60-3 to England in the South Americans' final match of Rugby World Cup 2015 at the City of Manchester Stadium.
Bath head coach Mike Ford, Exeter Chiefs' Rob Baxter, Richard Cockerill of Leicester Tigers and Sale Sharks' Steve Diamond all air their views with Russell Hargreaves, following England's early exit from RWC 2015.
Watson and Vunipola ready to impress the north west, Lancaster,Launchbury and Lemoine looking forward to when Saturday comes!#englandconnected
England assistant coach Andy Farrell defends himself from allegations over his bullishness in selection meetings. Geoff Parling discusses how the squad are feeling and says it will be his toughest week in preparation for a game.
After his sides 33 - 13 win over England, head coach Michael Cheika has said that they're taking it one game at a time.
After his sides 33 - 13 win over England, head coach Michael Cheika has said it wasn't a perfect performance.
After his sides 33 - 13 win over England, head coach Michael Cheika has said they managed to match England physically.
Australian head coach Michael Cheika and captain Stephen Moore reflect on their 33-13 win over England at Twickenham, which guarantees both the Wallabies and Wales a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals.
Head coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw front up to the media at Twickenham, following their 33-13 defeat against Australia, which sees England crash out of the Rugby World Cup at the group stage.
Ahead of Englands must win match against Australia, Ben Youngs has said that his team needs to give Australia a reason to give up.
Ahead of Englands must win match against Australia, Ben Youngs has said that his sides experience will help see them through.
England scrum half Ben Youngs calls on Stuart Lancaster's side to stand up and deliver, thus keeping their Rugby World Cup hopes alive in tonight's crunch pool A clash against Australia at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England captain Chris Robshaw says England can't dwell on last weekend and want to do England proud, as they prepare for Australia.
After England lost to Wales last weekend, England head coach Stuart Lancaster says lessons have been learnt and their focus is exploiting Australia.
Owen Farrell says England didn't sulk or complain after they lost to Wales last weekend, but started planning for Australia straight away.
Owen Farrell is hopeful England can perform against Australia this Saturday at the Rugby World Cup, despite saying that England could get hurt if their heads aren't in the game.
Australian head coach Michael Cheika and wing Adam Ashley-Cooper are in confident, but respectful mood ahead of facing England in Saturday night's key Rugby World Cup showdown at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
Listen to England forwards coach Graham Rowntree and second rower Joe Launchbury, ahead of Saturday night's all-important pool-stage match up with Australia in the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
Owen Farrell on the game of his life, Lancaster and Robshaw in determined mood whilst Michael Cheika gives the Australian perspective....all here on the England Rugby Podcast #carrythemhome
Exeter Chiefs and England lock forward Geoff Parling says Stuart Lancaster's side must learn from their mistakes immediately, if they're to beat Australia in Saturday night's all-important Rugby World Cup clash at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England's attack coach Mike Catt and hooker Rob Webber speak to the assembled media, as they continue preparations ahead of Saturday's must-win meeting with Australia in the Rugby World Cup pool stages at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England scrum half Richard Wigglesworth and wing Jonny May staunchly defend the environment in camp, following their defeat to Wales and ahead of Saturday's must-win Rugby World Cup clash with Australia at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
Hear from Harlequins number 8 Nick Easter and England coach Andy Farrell, following the news the 37-year-old's replaced the injured Billy Vunipola in England's Rugby World Cup squad... all ahead of Saturday's must-win showdown with Australia at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England head coach Stuart Lancaster says everything must now go into beating Australia after his side lost 28 - 25 to Wales at Twickenham.
Warren Gatland says he would have gone for the draw after historic 28 - 25 World Cup win over England.
Warren Gatland expresses his pride with his team after historic 28 - 25 World Cup win over England.
Welsh head coach Warren Gatland and captain Sam Warburton reflect on having come from behind to beat England 28-25 in the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham.
England head coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw look back on a 28-25 defeat by Wales in their Rugby World Cup pool-stage game at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England full back Mike Brown says previous defeats to Wales will drive his side on to victory.
England full back Mike Brown tells the assembled media that he and his teammates are chomping at the bit, ahead of facing Wales in their pool-stage clash at Twickenham in the Rugby World Cup. #CarryThemHome
Listen to Wales fly-half Dan Biggar and kicking coach Neil Jenkins speak to the media at Twickenham, where they'll face England on Saturday night in their eagerly-anticipated Rugby World Cup pool-stage showdown.
England fly-half Owen Farrell and forwards coach Graham Rowntree address the media from Twickenham, ahead of facing Wales there tomorrow night in their second Rugby World Cup pool-stage clash. #CarryThemHome
England move on from Fiji – Lancaster, Burgess, Lawes and Howley set up the mega anglo- wales encounter this weekend.#carrythemhome
Wales assistant coach Rob Howley speaks at today's Wales media session along with prop Gethin Jenkins who is speaking to Nick Heath.
England backs coach Andy Farrell and hooker Tom Youngs talk to the media ahead of facing Wales in the RWC pool-stages at Twickenham on Saturday night, with Andy revealing injury concerns surrounding both Jonathan Joseph and Ben Morgan. #CarryThemHome
Wasps and England lock Joe Launchbury talks about preparing to face Wales in Saturday night's eagerly-awaited second Rugby World Cup pool-stage game at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
After a strong display off the bench against Fiji, Saracens and England scrum half Richard Wigglesworth starts looking ahead to Saturday's second pool-stage Rugby World Cup showdown against Wales at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
We hear from England head coach Stuart Lancaster and captain Chris Robshaw, following their 35-11 win over Fiji in the first game of the tournament at Twickenham. We also get the views of opposing head coach John McKee and skipper Akapusi Qera. #CarryThemHome
Its RWC time.. we hear from Ben Youngs,Tom Wood, Johnny May and Sam Burgess as England open up against Fiji plus we hear from the other side too. #carrythemhome#RWC2015
England's prop Dan Cole talks tactics ahead of their opening Rugby World Cup game against Fiji at Twickenham on Friday night.
Fiji coach John McKee says he's not expecting anything out of the ordinary from England, ahead of their opening Rugby World Cup game at Twickenham on Friday night.
Fiji's captain Akapusi Qera says despite having best friends in the England team, the friendship will end as soon as they step on the pitch on Friday.
Bath and England centre Sam Burgess says he can't wait to do his country and team mates proud, ahead of Friday night's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji.
Leicester Tigers and England prop Dan Cole talks about England's eagerly-anticipated opening World Cup group-stage encounter with the Flying Fijians at Twickenham on Friday night. #CarryThemHome
Here's Fiji head coach John McKee and captain Akapusi Qera, talking to the assembled media ahead of their opening Rugby World Cup game against hosts England at Twickenham on Friday night.
Bath and England centre Sam Burgess talks about his selection on the bench for Friday night's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji, as the star rugby league convert prepares to run out at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England head coach Stuart Lancaster, assistant coach Mike Catt and captain Chris Robshaw discuss the starting XV and bench chosen to tackle Fiji in Friday's Rugby World Cup opener. #CarryThemHome
Northampton and England lock Courtney Lawes, as well as Gloucester and England wing Jonny May, talk about both making the starting XV for Friday's Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England beat Ireland in the last QBE International before the Rugby World Cup. Nick Heath was watching and gathering post-match reaction.
On a wing and a prop – Jonny May and Dan Cole ready to right a few wrongs against Ireland plus what Sam Burgess said to Will Carling! #englandconnected
England head coach Stuart Lancaster talks us through his starting XV to face Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday. Ahead of England's final World Cup warm up game, we also hear from Bath wing Anthony Watson talking to our reporter Olly Hunter. #CarryThemHome
We hear from all four of England's coaching staff, as well as from four key players, as the 31-man squad's named for next month's Rugby World Cup. We also preview Finals Night of the Singha Premiership Rugby Sevens Series, this coming Friday. #CarryThemHome
Russell Hargreaves catches up with Sale Sharks coach Pete Anglesea, Newcastle Falcons centre Tom Penny and Premiership Rugby's commercial Director Dominic Hayes, ahead of Friday night's Singha Premiership 7s action at The Twickenham Stoop. #Singha7s
Russell Hargreaves speaks to in-form Gloucester wing Steph Reynolds and to Harlequins pair Howard Graham and Nathan Thomas, ahead of the two sides meeting in the quarter-finals of the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s Series at The Twickenham Stoop. #Singha7s
Wasps/England centre Elliot Daly and Exeter Chiefs/England under-20s back-rower Sam Skinner talk to Russell Hargreaves, ahead of going head-to-head in Friday's Finals Night of the Singha Premiership Rugby 7s at The Twickenham Stoop. #Singha7s
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the second round of World Cup warm up games for both England and Scotland, while we also hear from Chris Robshaw, Stuart Lancaster and Vern Cotter. #CarryThemHome
Russell Hargreaves previews England's second World Cup warm up international against France in Paris, with the help of Saracens hooker Jamie George (who's in line to make his England debut), as well as Bath centre Jonathan Joseph and Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes. #CarryThemHome
Leicester Tigers and England prop Dan Cole talks to Nick Heath and Russell Hargreaves, ahead of Saturday night's second World Cup warm up international against France in Paris. #CarryThemHome.
As England prepare to face France in Paris, in the second of two World Cup warm up games, Wasps and England lock Joe Launchbury tells us about his desperation to succeed after months of injury set backs. #CarryThemHome
England captain Chris Robshaw and head coach Stuart Lancaster talk to the assembled media, after the starting line-up and bench were named to face France in Saturday night's return World Cup warm up international in Paris. #CarryThemHome
Nick Heath reports from Twickenham as England defeat France in their opening RWC warm-up match. Hear from Stuart Lancaster, Tom Wood, Jonny May and Anthony Watson.
Three of the Home Nations are in international action this weekend, as the build up gathers pace ahead of next month's Rugby World Cup. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Stuart Lancaster, Tom Wood and Henry Pyrgos. #CarryThemHome
Exeter's young rookies Slade and Cowan Dickie set for debut, as is Calum Clark, whilst Saracens pair Wigglesworth and Farrell are back in the saddle for France #carrythemhome
England and Saracens full-back Alex Goode tells Nick Heath that England aim to stick to the gameplan and perform accurately as they aim for victory in their first RWC warm-up match.
England assistant coach Graham Rowntree and Gloucester No.8 Ben Morgan sit down with Nick Heath in the run-up to England's first RWC warm-up match v France.
Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood speaks to the media after being selected to captain England against France this Saturday evening, in the opening World Cup warm up game at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
England head coach Stuart Lancaster talks to the assembled media, after naming his starting XV and bench to play France in Saturday's opening World Cup warm up international at Twickenham. #CarryThemHome
The England head coach discusses his selection dilemmas as he faces cutting his RWC squad down by 8/9 players at the end of this week. Nick Heath also speaks to Saracens hooker Jamie George and lock Joe Launchbury.
Russell Hargreaves talks to HSBC's Global Head of Sponsorship and Events Giles Morgan, as well as to the The Golf Foundation's Chief Executive Brendan Pyle... as Open Patrons HSBC celebrate St Andrews 2015 by offering an hour of free golf to children and their families.
England revealed their new shirt for RWC2015 this morning. Simon Ward from the England Rugby podcast was on hand to talk to members of the front row union:Saracens pair Jamie George and Mako Vunipola and Harlequins captain Joe Marler.#carrythemhome #englandconnected
Cardiff Blues ambassador Tom Shanklin and London Irish fly-half Shane Geraghty talk to Russell Hargreaves at the 2015/16 season fixture announcement, as the Welsh regions enter the Singha 7s Series for the first ever time.
Saracens coach Alex Sanderson and Harlequins centre Harry Sloan talk to Russell Hargreaves, as the new season's Aviva Premiership and Singha 7s Series fixtures are launched at the top of London's iconic BT Tower.
Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson and Gloucester centre Henry Trinder talk to Russell Hargreaves at the top of London's iconic BT Tower, following the announcement of the new 2015/16 Aviva Premiership and Singha 7s Series fixtures.
Northampton Saints and England pair Tom Wood and Alex Corbisiero have been busy warming up their vocal chords, as the BMW Roadshow/Sweet Chariot Studio Tour draws ever nearer, starting in Farnborough on July 11th. The pair have been chatting to Russell Hargreaves and you can find out more at www.BMW.co.uk/chariots.
Harlequins centre George Lowe and flanker Luke Wallace talk to Russell Hargreaves, after the pair returned from a charity trip to India. The pair have been working with the street children of Kolkata, in conjunction with the new Harlequins Foundation. #COYQ
Hear England forwards/scrum coach Graham Rowntree address the media, as the national side train in 30+ degree heat ahead of their upcoming World Cup training camp in Denver, Colorado. #CarryThemHome
Hear England head coach Stuart Lancaster address the assembled media, as the countdown continues to RWC 2015. Stuart discusses David Strettle's decision to leave the squad, plus the ensuing call up of Semesa Rokoduguni, as well as his early thoughts ahead of facing France home and away in august. #CarryThemHome
England under 20s face their final hurdle before a 3-peat in the World Rugby Under 20s Championships in Italy tonight. But it's some hurdle....New Zealand! Emma Kennedy spoke to captain, @bathrugby Charlie Ewels and @saints Lewis Ludlam, ahead of the match #carrythemhome
The England under 20s rugby team are in Italy aiming for a 3-peat of victories in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. Having lost their last match to France, they responded in good style by beating a much-fancied South Africa in the semifinal 28-20. They will now meet New Zealand in the final on Saturday evening in Cremona. Emma Kennedy from the RFU spoke to Saracens centre Nick Tompkins and Sale Sharks scrumhalf James Mitchell today in camp #carrythemhome
Reaction from Italy as England under 20s fall to the French, Johnny Wilkinson celebrates 100 days to go to RWC2015 with a Point of Light! #carrythemhome #rwc2015
England under 20s, the defending champions in the World Rugby Under 20s Championship, face up to their stiffest test yet, when they face France in Viadana on Wednesday. Simon Ward from the England Rugby Podcast was in camp today to talk to Head Coach Jon Callard ; flyhalf Rory Jennings (from Bath who was in such fine form in the win over Wales) and Yorkshire Carnegie prop Paul Hill (bound next season for Northampton Saints) #carrythemhome
We hear from the returning England women's captain, as well as from the new Player of the Year. We touch base with England's under-20s, as well as reviewing both the Aviva Premiership Final and England versus the Barbarians. #CarryThemHome
The England under 20s rugby team are in Italy aiming for a 3-peat of victories in the World Rugby Under 20 Championship. They began their defence with a comprehensive win over Japan on Tuesday. Simon Ward from the England Rugby Podcast spoke to their skipper, Bath 2nd row Charlie Ewels, after the match.#carrythemhome #worldrugbyu20s
Russell Hargreaves of the England Rugby Podcast looks back on events at the traditional Twickenham season finale, before speaking to man-of-the-match Danny Cipriani and hat trick-scorer Christian Wade. We also hear from England head coach Stuart Lancaster. #CarryThemHome
Russell Hargreaves looks back on the 2015 Twickenham showpiece, before speaking to Sarries stars Alex Goode and Maro Itoje, as well as to Bath head coach Mike Ford.
Olly Hunter of the England Rugby Podcast has been catching up with Exeter and England star Henry Slade, ahead of Sunday's Barbarians game at Twickenham, as well as with Wasps and England duo Elliot Daly and the fit-again Joe Launchbury. #CarryThemHome
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the 2015 Aviva Premiership Final, as well as three other huge games this weekend. We also hear from Bath pair Mike Ford and Stuart Hooper, plus Saracens duo Jacques Burger and Mark McCall.
We catch up with an all-new England women's XV coaching duo, as well as two players at either end of the experience spectrum. We also preview the 2015 Aviva Premiership final... and we're with Danny Cipriani ahead of England versus the Barbarians. #CarryThemHome
Andrew McKenna looks back on events at The Rec, before speaking to victorious Bath trio Mike Ford, Matt Banahan (hat trick hero) and Stuart Hooper (captain), as well as to the Tigers' Richard Cockerill.
Russell Hargreaves looks back at an action-packed last-four encounter at Franklin's Gardens... before speaking to Sarries head coach Mark McCall, Saints counterpart Jim Mallinder and to Saracens players Jacques Burger (Aviva man of the match), Jamie George (try-scorer) and Mako Vunipola.
It's semi-final time in the Aviva Premiership play-offs this weekend. Russell Hargreaves reports, while we also hear from Saints pair Jim Mallinder and Alex Corbisiero, as well as from Tigers duo Richard Cockerill and Niall Morris.
England select their training squad for RWC2015 – we hear from Lancaster Farrell and Catt, whilst Mark Cueto says goodbye to the game on the pitch.#carrythemhome
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a pivotal day at Welford Road on the final day of the Aviva Premiership's regular season... before speaking to Tigers pair Richard Cockerill and Niall Morris, as well as to Saints duo Jim Mallinder and Alex Corbisiero.
It's the final round of regular season matches in rugby union's Aviva Premiership tomorrow, where all the games kick off at 1530. Russell Hargreaves has the details, while we also hear from Leicester Tigers chief Richard Cockerill, plus his Wasps and Bath counterparts Dai Young and Mike Ford.
It’s 7s time! We preview the Marriott London7s with Tom Mitchell and Abi Chamberlain as Twickenham goes galactic for a big weekend! #carrythemhome
Elliot Cook looks back on a key Aviva Premiership clash at The Ricoh Arena, before speaking to Tigers director of rugby Richard Cockerill and Wasps opposite number Dai Young.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on a highly entertaining Aviva Premiership showdown at The Twickenham Stoop, before speaking to Bath head coach Mike Ford and to Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea.
It's the penultimate round of regular season games in the Aviva Premiership this weekend. Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the action, while we also hear from Harlequins wing Ugo Monye, Wasps fly-half Andy Goode, Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood and Gloucester scrum-half Greig Laidlaw.
Ugo Monye says byebye, the Services once again invade Twickenham and rugby gets to the North Pole.All on this week's England Rugby Podcast #carrythemhome
After 9 years at the Twickenham Stoop, Harlequins lock George Robson plays his final home game against Bath in the Aviva Premiership this Friday night, before moving to France. George talks to Russell Hargreaves about his life and times at the club, while we also hear the thoughts of Quins director of rugby Conor O'Shea on the impending departures of both Robson and the retiring Ugo Monye.
Ever felt a bit chilly when stepping our for your game? Well man up when you hear how @timstimpson @OlliePhillips11 played with their mates on the North Pole for @charityspoon #ArcticChallenge
Russell Hargreaves looks back on an historic victory for Toulon at Twickenham, before we hear from victorious Toulon trio Carl Hayman, Matt Giteau and Chris Masoe. We also get the thoughts for Clermont's former Bath and England full-back Nick Abendanon.
Russell Hargreaves looks back on events at the Twickenham Stoop before speaking to Gloucester scrum-half Greig Laidlaw, who weighed in with 15 points against his old side. We also hear from Cherry-and-Whites chief David Humphreys, captain/try-scorer Billy Twelvetrees and from the Edinburgh head coach Alan Solomons.
It's finals weekend in both European competitions, Russell Hargreaves has the details while we also hear from Gloucester pair Billy Twelvetrees and Greig Laidlaw, plus from Toulon's Leigh Halfpenny.
Joe Launchbury ready to bounce back at the Ricoh, Alex Corbisiero on a big 6 months ahead and Billy Twelvetrees setting up Gloucester for European glory! #carrythemhome
There was a buzz in the city today as Wasps returned to London following the launch of their retail bond earlier in the week. Simon Ward was down there and spoke to skipper James Haskell
Cherry-and-Whites captain Billy Twelvetrees, scrum-half Greig Laidlaw (formerly of Edinburgh) and hooker Richard Hibbard are all in excited mood, ahead of facing their Pro12 rivals in the 2015 European Challenge Cup final at The Twickenham Stoop on Friday night.
@wasps spokesman Nick Eastwood talking to Simon Ward today about Wasps' new ground-breaking funding initiative
It was a RWC tester event at StadiumMK and both teams lived up to that billing with an enthralling game. Simon Ward was watching…… Afterwards Simon spoke to @SaintsRugby DoR Jim Mallender and scrumhalf Lee Dickson (making his 200th appearance for Saints)and @Saracens’wingman Dave Strettle
Saints pair Tom Wood and Alex Corbisiero speak to Russell Hargreaves courtesy of the BMW Sweet Chariot Studio Tour, while we also hear from Sarries' trio Chris Wyles, Chris Ashton and Mark McCall pre the Aviva Premiership's top-of-the-table clash at Stadium MK.
Russell Hargreaves looks ahead to the 20th round of games in the Aviva Premiership, while we also hear from Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood courtesy of the BMW Roadshow, plus Saracens wing Chris Ashton and Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns.
Tom Wood warming up for a sing and the end of the season, plus Waldouck and Ashton looking forward to Stadium MK #carrythemhome