EPCR European Rugby News: Recent Episodes
EPCR European Rugby News
European Cup winner and former Saracens flanker Will Fraser joins James Burridge, Tom May and Jimmy Gopperth to preview the Heineken Champions Cup final in Newcastle.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Shane Byrne had a decade in the Leinster front row and a couple of season with Saracens. The former Lions and Ireland hooker talks to James Burridge, Tom May and Jimmy Gopperth about the two packs who'll slug it out as his former sides meet in Newcastle.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Ryan Lamb joins James Burridge, Tom May and Jimmy Gopperth to chat about the European Rugby Challenge Cup final, with his La Rochelle side up against ASM Clermont Auvergne at St. James' Park.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Former Leinster man Jimmy Gopperth tells James Burridge and Tom May what it is like to be a player for the Irish province in Heineken Champions Cup weeks.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Former Ireland and Leinster winger Denis Hickie joins James Burridge, Tom May and Jimmy Gopperth to preview Saracens v Leinster in Newcastle.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Ryan Lamb joins James Burridge, Tom May and Jimmy Gopperth to chat about the European Rugby Challenge Cup final, with his La Rochelle side up against ASM Clermont Auvergne at St. James' Park.
This excerpt comes from the Champions Rugby Show episode: https://audioboom.com/posts/7252924-gopperth-hickie-byrne-fraser-lamb-and-two-huge-finals
Rob Henderson joins James Burridge, Tom May and George Chuter to preview the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final between unbeaten Saracens and his old club Munster.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode 'Semi-finals preview': https://audioboom.com/posts/7234103-semi-finals-preview
Bernard Jackman joins James Burridge, Tom May and George Chuter to preview the Heineken Champions Cup semi-final between his old club Leinster and Toulouse. Florent Rossigneux and surprise guest Philippe Saint-André assess the French side's chances.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode 'Semi-finals preview': https://audioboom.com/posts/7234103-semi-finals-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and George Chuter look ahead to the European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-finals, when La Rochelle face Sale Sharks and ASM Clermont Auvergne host Harlequins.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode 'Semi-finals preview': https://audioboom.com/posts/7234103-semi-finals-preview
Isa Nacewa, the man who captained Leinster to the title last season, chats to James Burridge and Tom May about the holders’ Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster.
He talks about how Johnny Sexton and the rest of the Leinster squad prepare for major matches, analyses where his old side could still improve and reveals his favourite memory of playing in Europe with the Irish province.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
Scotland prop Gordon Reid talks to James Burridge and Tom May about Glasgow Warriors’ trip to take on Saracens in the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-finals. He played in the exact same fixture two years ago.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
The former Munster scrum-half Michael Bradley, who used to coach Edinburgh, looks ahead to the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final between those two teams. His current side Zebre took on Munster in the Pro 14 last weekend.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Florent Rossigneux discuss Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Ulster in Dublin. They’re joined by Isa Nacewa, who captained Leinster to the title last season.
Nacewa reveals how Johnny Sexton and the rest of the squad prepare for major matches, analyses where the holders could still improve and chooses his favourite memory of playing in Europe with the Irish province.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Florent Rossigneux discuss the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final between Saracens and Glasgow Warriors.
They’re joined by Scotland prop Gordon Reid, who played for Glasgow in the exact same fixture two years ago.
They also hear from the Saracens Director of Rugby Mark McCall and Alex Goode.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Florent Rossigneux discuss Edinburgh’s Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final against Munster at BT Murrayfield.
They’re joined by the former Munster scrum-half Michael Bradley, who used to coach Edinburgh. His current side Zebre took on Munster in the Pro 14 last weekend.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and the former Racing 92 flanker Florent Rossigneux discuss the Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final between Racing and Toulouse in Paris.
They also hear from Maxime Medard and Jean Bouilhou of the Top 14 leaders Toulouse.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Florent Rossigneux discuss the European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-finals:
Sale Sharks v Connacht
Worcester Warriors v Harlequins
La Rochelle v Bristol Bears
ASM Clermont Auvergne v Northampton Saints
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Isa Nacewa joins the quarter-final preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7212042-isa-nacewa-joins-the-quarter-final-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley discuss Pool 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup, which saw Ulster Rugby end the unbeaten record of leaders Racing 92, as both teams battle for a place in the Quarter Finals.
Racing 92 face Scarlets in Round 6, while Ulster have a crucial encounter with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
The former Edinburgh head coach Rob Moffat discusses the Scottish side’s push towards the Quarter Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup, ahead of their crucial Round 6 match against Montpellier.
Moffat also chats about the hopes of another of his former clubs, Glasgow Warriors, who face Saracens next.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’, with James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
Raphaël Ibañez discusses Toulouse’s defeat to Leinster and the balance of power in Pool 1, as well as his former club Saracens’ progression to the Quarter Finals of the Heineken Champions Cup.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’, with James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley analyze Pool 5 of the Heineken Champions Cup, where Edinburgh Rugby and Montpellier are battling for Quarter Final places.
Those teams now go head-to-head in Scotland and the former Edinburgh head coach Rob Moffat joins us to discuss the Scottish side’s Last 8 hopes.
Elsewhere, Newcastle Falcons host RC Toulon in Round 6.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley discuss Pool 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup, where Munster Rugby and Exeter Chiefs are battling for a place in the Quarter Finals.
The two teams now go head-to-head at Thomond Park, while Top 14 champions Castres Olympique host Gloucester.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley discuss Pool 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup, where Saracens have qualified for the Last 8 with a game to spare.
Victory over Glasgow Warriors would mean Saracens are top seeds for the knockout stages. Glasgow need a strong showing at Allianz Park to help confirm their own Quarter Final place.
Elsewhere, Cardiff Blues entertain Lyon in Round 6.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
James Burridge, Tom May and Sean Holley discuss Pool 1 of the Heineken Champions Cup, which saw holders Leinster end the unbeaten run of Toulouse in Round 5. The former France captain Raphaël Ibañez joins us to analyze that match.
Round 6 sees Leinster at Wasps and Toulouse hosting Bath, as the top two battle for qualification and the best possible seeding in the knockout stages.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Saracens qualify, while Racing 92 and Toulouse suffer first defeats’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7142750-saracens-qualify-while-racing-92-and-toulouse-suffer-first-defeats
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle & Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson, joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Pool 5's Round 5 matches.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 Preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle & Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson, joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Pool 4's mouth-watering Round 5 clashes.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 Preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle & Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson, joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Pool 3's Round 5 clashes.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 Preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle & Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson, joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Pool 2's Round 5 matches .
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle & Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson, joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Pool 1's hotly anticipated Round 5 clashes.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
Holders Leinster take on pool rivals Toulouse in Dublin. Their former hooker Shane Byrne chats about that huge encounter.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
The ex-Ulster lock, Dan Tuohy, gives us the view from France on his old side’s big match against Racing.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘Shane Byrne and Dan Tuohy join for the Round 5 preview’.
https://audioboom.com/posts/7136724-shane-byrne-and-dan-tuohy-join-for-the-round-5-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Florent Rossigneux analyse Flo’s old club Racing 92’s matches against Leicester Tigers, as well as the back-to-back clashes between Ulster Rugby and Scarlets in the Heineken Champions Cup.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge, Tom May and the former Racing 92 and Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux analyse Saracens’ back-to-back matches against Cardiff Blues, as well as the clashes between Lyon and Glasgow Warriors in the Heineken Champions Cup.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge, Tom May and the former Racing 92 and Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux analyse Munster Rugby’s back-to-back matches against Top 14 champions Castres Olympique, as well as the clashes between Exeter Chiefs and Gloucester in the Heineken Champions Cup.
The former Ireland lock Mike McCarthy monitors Munster’s progress and also discusses his old side Leinster Rugby’s performance in Pool 1.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge, Tom May and former Racing 92 and Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux analyse Edinburgh Rugby’s back-to-back matches against Newcastle Falcons, as well as the games between RC Toulon and Montpellier in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Rory Lawson discusses his old club Edinburgh’s progress, as well as encouraging signs for Glasgow Warriors in Pool 3.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge, Tom May and former Racing 92 and Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux analyse the holders Leinster Rugby’s back-to-back matches against Bath in the Heineken Champions Cup and the games between Wasps and unbeaten Toulouse.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge and Tom May talk to Rory Lawson about the former Scotland fly-half’s old clubs Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors and their encouraging progress in the Heineken Champions Cup.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
James Burridge and Tom May chat to former Leinster and Ireland lock Mike McCarthy about his old side’s back-to-back clashes with Bath, as well as Munster Rugby’s games against Top 14 champions Castres Olympique in the Heineken Champions Cup.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode: ‘ROUND 4 PREVIEW: ROSSIGNEUX, McCARTHY AND LAWSON’
https://audioboom.com/posts/7114198-round-4-preview-rossigneux-mccarthy-and-lawson
Nicky Robinson joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Round 3’s fixtures in Pool 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Scarlets take on Ulster Rugby, while French journalist Léo Faure chats about Leicester Tigers’ hopes of upsetting Racing 92 in Paris.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
Nicky Robinson joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Round 3’s fixtures in Pool 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Gallagher Premiership leaders Saracens take on Cardiff Blues in London, while Lyon entertain Glasgow Warriors in France.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
Nicky Robinson joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Round 3’s fixtures in Pool 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Exeter Chiefs face Nicky’s old club Gloucester Rugby, hoping to avoid a third successive defeat in Pool 2, while Munster host the Top 14 champions Castres Olympique at Thomond Park.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
Nicky Robinson joins James Burridge and Tom May to preview Round 3’s fixtures in Pool 5 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Over-achievers Newcastle and Edinburgh meet in Scotland, while there is an all-French clash between RC Toulon and Montpellier.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
Nicky Robinson, James Burridge and Tom May preview Round 3’s fixtures in Pool 1 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Former Ireland centre Kevin Maggs chats about Bath Rugby’s chances against the holders Leinster, while Pool leaders Toulouse travel to England to face Nicky’s old side Wasps.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
French journalist Léo Faure chats to James Burridge and Tom May about Leicester Tigers’ hopes of upsetting Racing 92 in Paris, Toulouse’s strong start to their Heineken Champions Cup campaign and the struggles of Pool 5 rivals RC Toulon and Montpellier.
This is an excerpt from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
Former Ireland centre Kevin Maggs chats to James Burridge, Tom May and Nicky Robinson about his old team Bath Rugby’s chances against the holders Leinster. The Irish side are looking to bounce back from a rare defeat in the Heineken Champions Cup last time out.
This excerpt is taken from the Champions Rugby Show episode ‘Nicky Robinson and Kevin Maggs join the Round 3 Preview’:
https://audioboom.com/posts/7107151-nicky-robinson-and-kevin-maggs-join-the-round-3-preview
It was a thrilling start to the new Heineken Champions Cup campaign, with two significant results in Pool 4.
A penalty try secured a late win for last season’s finalists Racing 92 in Wales against Scarlets, while three second-half tries gave Ulster Rugby a convincing victory over Leicester Tigers at the Kingspan Stadium.
The former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson joins James Burridge and Tom May to analyse the Pool 4 action.
The trio also look forward to Racing v Ulster and hear from captains Tom Youngs and Ken Owens ahead of Leicester v Scarlets – the match that kicks off Round 2 on Friday night.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
The return of the Heineken Champions Cup did not disappoint, with tense games, dramatic finishes and in Pool 3, a Gareth Anscombe-inspired win for Cardiff Blues in France against Lyon.
Meanwhile Saracens ground out a 13-3 victory at Glasgow Warriors.
The former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson joins James Burridge and Tom May to analyse Round 1 and preview Cardiff v Glasgow and Saracens v Lyon in Round 2.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
The return of the Heineken Champions Cup did not disappoint, with dramatic finishes, upsets and an old-fashioned battle between Exeter Chiefs and Munster Rugby that finished 10-10 at Sandy Park.
James Downey chats about Munster’s performance and about a sparkling Pool 1 win for another of his former sides, Leinster.
Elsewhere in Pool 2, Gloucester Rugby’s return to Europe’s premier club competition saw them beat Top 14 champions Castres Olympique 19-14 at a wet and windy Kingsholm Stadium.
The former Gloucester and Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson joins James Burridge and Tom May to analyse Round 1 and preview Munster v Gloucester and Castres v Exeter in Round 2.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
The return of the Heineken Champions Cup did not disappoint, with tense games, dramatic finishes and a landmark victory for Newcastle Falcons at RC Toulon. It was only Toulon’s second ever defeat at home in the competition.
Two former Newcastle players Rory Lawson and Tom May discuss Pool 5 with James Burridge – Tom also played for Toulon – and the trio chat to former France captain Raphael Ibanez about the match at the Stade Felix Mayol, as well as about Toulouse and his former club Castres.
Montpellier secured a narrow victory against another of Rory’s former sides Edinburgh Rugby in Round 1 and the French team travel to Newcastle next. Edinburgh host Toulon in Round 2.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
The return of the Heineken Champions Cup did not disappoint, with tense games, dramatic finishes, upsets and two remarkable Pool 1 matches.
The holders Leinster Rugby sparkled as they thumped Wasps 52-3 at the RDS Arena, running in eight tries.
Meanwhile Toulouse returned to the competition with a tense 22-20 win at Bath. But the match will be remembered for Freddie Burns passing up two golden opportunities late on to clinch victory for the home side.
James Burridge, Tom May and Rory Lawson discuss the Round 1 action and preview the Round 2 clash between the two four times European Cup winners Toulouse and Leinster, as well as Wasps v Bath.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
James Downey talks to James Burridge, Tom May and Rory Lawson about the Heineken Champions Cup performance of his former sides Munster Rugby and Leinster.
Munster picked up two precious away points when they drew at Exeter in Round 1, while the holders demolished Wasps at the RDS Arena.
Next for Leinster is a trip to France to face Toulouse, the only other team to have won the European Cup on four occasions.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
Raphael Ibanez talks to James Burridge, Tom May and Rory Lawson about a mixed start for the French teams in the Heineken Champions Cup, including a rare home defeat in the competition for RC Toulon at the hands of Newcastle Falcons.
The former France captain also looks ahead to Leinster Rugby’s Round 2 encounter with Toulouse in France.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘Round 2 Preview’: https://audioboom.com/posts/7047999-round-2-preview
Journalist and author Jonathan Bradley chats to James Burridge and Tom May about Ulster’s remarkable European Cup success 20 seasons ago, which is the subject of his new book ‘The Last Amateurs’.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Tom May and Florent Rossigneux join James Burridge to preview Pool 5 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
We hear from Richard Cockerill, whose Edinburgh Rugby side travel to France to face Montpellier in Round 1 and we discuss RC Toulon’s opener against Newcastle Falcons.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Tom May and Florent Rossigneux join James Burridge to preview Pool 4 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
We hear from Racing 92 captain Dimitri Szarzewski ahead of their Round 1 encounter with Scarlets in Wales, and from Leicester Tigers skipper Tom Youngs who is preparing to face Ulster Rugby at the Kingspan Stadium.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Tom May and Florent Rossigneux join James Burridge to preview Pool 3 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
Former Wales and Cardiff Blues captain Martyn Williams chats about the Pool 3 chances of his former team and we also hear from Mark McCall, whose Saracens side travel to Scotland to face Glasgow Warriors in Round 1.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Tom May and Florent Rossigneux join James Burridge to preview Pool 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup.
We hear from Johann van Graan, whose Munster Rugby side travel to England to face Exeter Chiefs in Round 1, while Gloucester Rugby host Castres Olympique.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Tom May and Florent Rossigneux join James Burridge to preview Pool 1 of the Heineken Champions Cup. In Round 1, holders Leinster Rugby start against Wasps and Bath Rugby host Toulouse.
Andy Nicol, who skippered Bath to European glory in 1998, chats about their chances, and we also hear from Bath’s current captain Matt Garvey as well as the man who leads Leinster this season, Johnny Sexton.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Andy Nicol, who skippered Bath Rugby to European glory in 1998, chats about their Heineken Champions Cup chances this season in Pool 1. Bath start at home to Toulouse.
The former Scotland star also discusses the Pool 3 campaign of his other team Glasgow Warriors, and gives his thoughts on how Edinburgh could fare in this season’s competition.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Former Wales and Cardiff Blues captain Martyn Williams chats to James Burridge and Tom May ahead of a new Heineken Champions Cup campaign, about the Pool 3 chances of his former team and whether Scarlets can continue to impress in the competition.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show episode ‘2018/19 Season Preview’ https://audioboom.com/posts/7038989-2018-19-season-preview
Cardiff Blues defence coach Richard Hodges chats to James Burridge and Tom May ahead of the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao, where Cardiff will take on Gloucester Rugby.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6847004-2018-champions-cup-and-challenge-cup-final-previews
Gloucester Rugby centre Henry Trinder talks to Emma Thurston ahead of the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao, where his side will take on Cardiff Blues.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6847004-2018-champions-cup-and-challenge-cup-final-previews
Gloucester Rugby centre Henry Trinder and Cardiff Blues defence coach Richard Hodges chat to James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston, as they preview the European Rugby Challenge Cup Final in Bilbao.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6847004-2018-champions-cup-and-challenge-cup-final-previews
Ahead of the European Rugby Champions Cup Final in Bilbao, former Leinster Rugby head coach Matt O’Connor chats to James Burridge about the Irish side and the qualities of Leo Cullen.
Plus, he analyses Racing 92, who his Leicester Tigers team faced twice in Pool 4.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6847004-2018-champions-cup-and-challenge-cup-final-previews
Former Leinster Rugby head coach Matt O’Connor chats about the Irish side and the qualities of Leo Cullen.
Plus, he analyses Racing 92, who his Leicester Tigers team faced twice in Pool 4.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston also hear from Leo Cullen himself, as they preview the European Rugby Champions Cup Final in Bilbao.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show's Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6847004-2018-champions-cup-and-challenge-cup-final-previews
Conrad Smith and Steffon Armitage speak about the incentive of making Finals Weekend 2018 in Bilbao, as James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pau’s European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final against Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
Newcastle centre Dom Waldouck joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about his side’s European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final against Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
Newcastle Falcons centre Dom Waldouck joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about his side’s European Rugby Challenge Cup semi-final against Gloucester Rugby at Kingsholm.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
James Downey joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about Munster’s European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92 in France.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
James Downey joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about Munster’s European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Racing 92 in France.
We also get a French perspective from journalist Leo Faure.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
Mike Phillips came out of retirement to play for Scarlets earlier this season and the former Wales and Lions scrum-half joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about the region’s European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster Rugby in Dublin.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
Mike Phillips came out of retirement to play for Scarlets earlier this season and the former Wales and Lions scrum-half joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to talk about the region’s European Rugby Champions Cup semi-final against Leinster Rugby in Dublin.
We also hear from Leinster stars past and present, Denis Hickie and Isa Nacewa.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Semi-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6813899-mike-phillips-and-james-downey-preview-the-champions-cup-semi-finals
Hear from Gloucester’s Director of Rugby David Humphreys and Pau players Conrad Smith and Steffon Armitage, as James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Challenge Cup:
Newcastle Falcons v Brive
Pau v Stade Francais Paris
Connacht Rugby v Gloucester Rugby
Edinburgh Rugby v Cardiff Blues
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
Ex-Ireland, Lions and Leinster Rugby winger Denis Hickie joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his former club’s huge quarter-final against holders Saracens in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
Ex-Saracens flanker Will Fraser joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his former club’s huge quarter-final against Leinster in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
Florent Rossigneux joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his old side Racing 92’s all-French encounter with ASM Clermont Auvergne in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
Florent Rossigneux joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his old side Racing 92’s all-French encounter with ASM Clermont Auvergne in the quarter-finals of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss Good Friday’s huge match in Wales, as Scarlets take on La Rochelle in the European Rugby Champions Cup quarter-finals.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss RC Toulon’s daunting trip to face Munster Rugby at Thomond Park.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
Ex-Ireland and Leinster Rugby winger Denis Hickie and retired Saracens flanker Will Fraser join James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss their former clubs’ huge clash in Dublin.
This excerpt is from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Quarter-Finals Preview episode:
https://audioboom.com/posts/6754299-quarter-finals-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the qualification chances of Ulster, La Rochelle and Wasps, with all three teams still fighting for a quarter final berth ahead of the final pool stage matches.
In Round 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, Ulster Rugby leapfrogged La Rochelle at the top of the pool by beating the French side in Belfast.
Harlequins meanwhile had a tremendous comeback win over their English rivals Wasps. We hear from the two directors of rugby John Kingston and Dai Young.
Wasps host Ulster in Round 6, with Harlequins in France to face La Rochelle.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the qualification chances of ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ospreys and Saracens, with all three teams still fighting for a quarter final berth ahead of the final pool stage matches.
In Round 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, pool leaders Clermont suffered a shock defeat to bottom side Northampton Saints, while Ospreys drew with the holders Saracens in Wales.
Saracens host Northampton in Round 6, with Ospreys in France to face Clermont.
We also hear from former France international Thomas Castaignède, who talks fondly about his old club Saracens.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
Former Ireland lock Mike McCarthy joins the show to analyse his old side Leinster Rugby’s impressive campaign in this season’s European Rugby Champions Cup.
Leinster are the first team to book a place in the knockout stages, with five wins from five also guaranteeing them a home quarter final.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss big Round 5 wins for Leinster over Glasgow Warriors and Exeter Chiefs against Montpellier.
Exeter and Montpellier both still have Last 8 hopes going into their final pool stage matches against Glasgow and Leinster respectively.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
Mike McCarthy joins the show to analyse his old side Leinster Rugby’s impressive campaign in this season’s European Rugby Champions Cup.
Leinster are the first team to book a place in the knockout stages, with five wins from five also guaranteeing them a home match in the quarter finals.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston chat to the former Ireland lock about Pool 3 of the European Rugby Champions Cup and Leinster’s chances of lifting the trophy in Bilbao.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the qualification chances of Munster Rugby, Racing 92 and Castres Olympique, with all three teams still fighting for a quarter final berth ahead of the final pool stage matches.
In Round 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, pool leaders Munster were beaten by Racing at the brand new U Arena, while Castres had a thumping victory over Leicester Tigers.
Leicester host Racing 92 in Round 6, with Castres in Ireland to face Munster.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
Former All Black Carl Hayman joins the show to analyse Pool 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup and the campaign of his old team RC Toulon.
Toulon’s big win over Benetton Rugby in Round 5, coupled with Scarlets’ impressive victory over Bath Rugby at The Rec, has set up a huge Round 6 clash in Wales.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston hear from Scarlets’ skipper Ken Owens and Bath director of rugby Todd Blackadder, as they discuss the qualification picture for the knockout stages.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
Carl Hayman joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to analyse Pool 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup and the campaign of his old team RC Toulon.
Toulon’s big win over Benetton Rugby in Round 5, coupled with Scarlets’ impressive victory over Bath Rugby at The Rec, has set up a huge Round 6 clash in Wales.
The former All Black also chats about his Pau side’s crucial Challenge Cup match against Gloucester Rugby.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 6 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6601062-mccarthy-and-hayman-join-the-round-6-preview
James Burridge and Tom May analyse Pool 5, which is still wide open.
Bath Rugby, RC Toulon and Scarlets are separated by a single point, following Round 4 wins for the English and Welsh sides.
Toulon host Benetton Rugby next, while Scarlets travel to Bath.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
RTE commentator Michael Corcoran joins James Burridge and Tom May to discuss the progress of Munster Rugby, who sit at the top of Pool 4 following back-to-back victories over Leicester Tigers.
Munster face second-placed Racing 92 next.
We also hear Michael Corcoran’s thoughts on Leinster Rugby and Ulster Rugby, ahead of their Champions Cup matches against Glasgow Warriors and La Rochelle respectively.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
RTE commentator Michael Corcoran joins James Burridge and Tom May to discuss the progress of Munster Rugby, who sit at the top of Pool 4 following back-to-back victories over Leicester Tigers.
Munster face second-placed Racing 92 next, with Leicester also in France to take on Castres Olympique.
We also hear Michael Corcoran’s thoughts on Leinster Rugby and Ulster Rugby, ahead of their matches against Glasgow Warriors and La Rochelle respectively.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
James Burridge and Tom May analyse Pool 3, which is currently topped by Leinster Rugby.
The Irish side host Glasgow Warriors in Round 5, following back-to-back victories over Exeter Chiefs. The AVIVA Premiership champions face Montpellier next.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
Jamie Noon joins James Burridge and Tom May to chat about ASM Clermont Auvergne’s injury woes in Champions Cup Pool 2, as well as RC Toulon’s qualification prospects from Pool 5.
Noon finished his career with Brive and is still based in France.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
Jamie Noon joins James Burridge and Tom May to chat about ASM Clermont Auvergne’s injury woes.
The former England centre also analyses RC Toulon’s progress in Champions Cup Pool 5. Noon finished his playing career with Brive and is still based in France.
In Pool 2, leaders Clermont travel to Northampton Saints in Round 5, after back-to-back wins over the holders Saracens. Sarries meanwhile are in Wales to face Ospreys.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
Former Ireland centre Kevin Maggs joins James Burridge and Tom May to discuss Champions Cup Pool 1 and the progress of his old team Ulster Rugby.
La Rochelle travel to Belfast next, for a crucial match between the section’s top 2.
Maggs also talks about the Pool 5 fortunes Bath Rugby, another of his former sides.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
Former Ulster Rugby and Ireland centre Kevin Maggs joins James Burridge and Tom May to discuss Champions Cup Pool 1.
In Round 4, La Rochelle lost their 100% record at Wasps, while Ulster had a big win over Harlequins.
La Rochelle travel to Belfast next, for a crucial match between the section’s top 2, plus there’s an all-English clash as Harlequins take on Wasps.
Maggs also talks about the Pool 5 fortunes of another of his former sides, Bath Rugby.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 5 Preview episode.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6588072-round-5-preview
Ronan O'Gara looks back on his tremendous European Cup career with Munster Rugby, which included title wins in 2006 and 2008.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Bath Rugby, England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his former club’s Champions Cup campaign.
The BBC pundit also chats about Exeter Chiefs’ Round 3 defeat to Leinster Rugby.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Bath Rugby, England and Lions centre Jeremy Guscott joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston as they discuss Champions Cup Pool 5.
Round 3 saw Bath defeated by RC Toulon in France, while Benetton Rugby lost to Scarlets.
We review those matches and look ahead to the return fixtures.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Munster and Leinster centre James Downey joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss the Irish provinces' Champions Cup campaigns.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Munster Rugby centre James Downey joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss Champions Cup Pool 4.
Round 3 saw Munster defeat Leicester Tigers in Ireland, while Castres Olympique overcame French rivals Racing 92.
We review those matches and discuss the return fixtures.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss Champions Cup Pool 3.
Leinster Rugby scored an impressive victory over Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park, while Montpellier overcame Glasgow Warriors in Round 3.
We review those matches and discuss the return fixtures.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss Champions Cup Pool 1.
La Rochelle maintained their 100% record with a big Round 3 win over Wasps, while Ulster Rugby overcame Harlequins. We review those matches and discuss the return fixtures.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Saracens skipper Alistair Hargreaves joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss his former side’s comprehensive home defeat to ASM Clermont Auvergne and the return fixture in France.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
Former Saracens skipper Alistair Hargreaves joins James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston to discuss Champions Cup Pool 2.
Round 3 saw the holders suffer a big defeat at home to ASM Clermont Auvergne, with Northampton Saints beaten at Franklin’s Gardens by Ospreys.
We review those matches and discuss whether the two English sides will improve for Round 4’s return fixtures in France and Wales respectively.
This excerpt is taken from the EPCR European Rugby Show’s Round 4 Preview podcast, which was recorded before news broke that Jim Mallinder had parted company with Northampton Saints.
https://audioboom.com/posts/6549196-round-4-preview
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May talk to former Bath Director of Rugby and Toulon head coach Mike Ford, as his two former sides take each other on in Round 3 of the European Rugby Champions Cup. Ford also talks about Leicester Tigers, where his sons George and Joe play their rugby.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May reflect on Round 2 wins for RC Toulon and Bath Rugby. Those two clubs meet in Round 3 and former Bath Director of Rugby and Toulon head coach Mike Ford chats about that, as well as his sons’ club Leicester Tigers. We also preview Scarlets against Benetton Rugby.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May review Pool 3 away wins for Exeter Chiefs and Leinster Rugby in the Champions Cup. They also look ahead to Round 3, when those two clubs meet at Sandy Park, as well as Vern Cotter’s return to Scotland with Montpellier, who take on Glasgow Warriors.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May chat to Newstalk commentator Dave McIntyre ahead of the Irish station’s Round 3 commentary game in the Champions Cup, between Munster Rugby and Leicester Tigers at the top of Pool 4. Dave also looks ahead to Exeter Chiefs v Leinster Rugby in Pool 3.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May reflect on Round 2 wins for Munster Rugby and Leicester Tigers. Newstalk commentator Dave McIntyre joins the boys to chat about Munster v Leicester in Round 3 and there’s also a preview of the all-French clash between Castres Olympique and Racing 92.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May talk to former Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux about the clash between La Rochelle and Wasps in Pool 1 of the Champions Cup, plus Castres Olympique against Racing 92 in Pool 4.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May talk about Pool 1 of the Champions Cup, reflecting on big wins for La Rochelle and Wasps. Those two clubs meet in Round 3 - we preview that with former Wasps flanker Florent Rossigneux - and we also look ahead to Ulster Rugby’s visit to The Twickenham Stoop to face Harlequins.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May talk to former Scotland and Saracens forward Jim Hamilton, about the holders’ current form and their top of Pool 2 clash with ASM Clermont Auvergne in Round 3 of the Champions Cup.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge and Tom May talk about Pool 2 of the Champions Cup, reflecting on Round 2 wins for Saracens and ASM Clermont Auvergne. Those two teams meet in Round 3 - ex-Saracens forward Jim Hamilton helps us preview that one - and we also look ahead to Northampton Saints against Ospreys.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston chatted about the opening rounds of the European Rugby Challenge Cup and spoke to Krasny Yar's Vasily Artemyev, who captained the Russian side to a remarkable victory over the holders Stade Francais Paris.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk about Pool 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, reflecting on RC Toulon's narrow win over Scarlets and Bath Rugby's defeat of Benetton Rugby. They preview Round 2 as well, when Toulon travel to Italy and Scarlets take on Bath.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk about Pool 4 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, reflecting on Racing 92's narrow defeat of Leicester Tigers and Castres Olympique's draw with Munster Rugby. They look ahead to Round 2 as well, when Castres go to Welford Road and Munster host Racing 92 at Thomond Park.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk about Pool 3 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, reflecting on Leinster Rugby's opening win over Montpellier and Exeter Chiefs' defeat of Glasgow Warriors. They look ahead to Round 2 as well, when Glasgow host Leinster and Montpellier take on the Aviva Premiership champions Exeter.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk to former Saracens flanker Will Fraser about his old side's 57-13 demolition of Northampton Saints, in Pool 2 of the European Rugby Champions Cup.
On the EPCR European Rugby Show, James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk about Pool 2 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, reflecting on Saracens' thumping win at Northampton Saints and ASM Clermont Auvergne's opening victory at Ospreys. Former Sarries flanker Will Fraser speaks to us about the holders and there's also preview of Round 2, when Clermont host Northampton and Saracens face Ospreys.
James Burridge talks to La Rochelle fly half Ryan Lamb, after the Englishman impressed during his side's opening Pool 1 win at Harlequins in the European Rugby Champions Cup.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston talk about Pool 1 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, reflecting on Ulster Rugby's opening defeat of Wasps and La Rochelle's away win at Harlequins. They hear from the French side's English fly half Ryan Lamb, as well as Ulster and Wasps' Directors of Rugby Les Kiss and Dai Young.
They also preview La Rochelle v Ulster Rugby and Wasps v Harlequins in Round 2, with contributions from Ulster's Rory Best and Quins' D.O.R. John Kingston.
This audio comes from the EPCR European Rugby Show.
James Burridge and Emma Thurston run through the Round 2 fixtures and where you can watch them, hearing from Ken Owens, Jim Mallinder, Steve Tandy and Rob Baxter.
Former Edinburgh, Gloucester, Newcastle and Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson chats to James Burridge and Tom May on the EPCR European Rugby Show, ahead of the new Champions Cup season.
James Burridge and Emma Thurston run through the Round 1 fixtures and where you can watch them, hearing from Dai Young, Les Kiss, Matt Toomua, James Horwill, Wayne Pivac and Dylan Hartley.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pool 5 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, which features Scarlets, RC Toulon, Bath Rugby, and Benetton Rugby. They hear from Toulon forward Duane Vermeulen, Scarlets captain Ken Owens and Bath's Matt Garvey.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pool 4 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, which features Munster Rugby, Racing 92, Leicester Tigers and Castres Olympique. They hear from Munster captain Peter O'Mahony and Director of Rugby Rassie Erasmus, Castres flanker Mathieu Babillot and Tigers' D.O.R. Matt O'Connor. Plus there's an interview with Ronan O'Gara, who is part of the coaching team at Racing 92.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pool 3 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, which features Aviva Premiership champions Exeter Chiefs, Leinster Rugby, Montpellier and Glasgow Warriors. They hear from Exeter Director of Rugby Rob Baxter, Leinster captain Isa Nacewa, Glasgow's Stuart Hogg and Montpellier D.O.R. Vern Cotter.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pool 2 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, which features defending champions Saracens, last season's finalists ASM Clermont Auvergne, Ospreys and Northampton Saints. They hear from Sarries captain Brad Barritt, Northampton skipper Dylan Hartley, Damien Chouly of Clermont and Ospreys head coach Steve Tandy.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston preview Pool 1 of the European Rugby Champions Cup, which features Wasps, La Rochelle, Ulster Rugby and Harlequins. They hear from Wasps Director of Rugby Dai Young, Ulster skipper Rory Best and La Rochelle lock Jason Eaton.
Racing 92 coach Ronan O’Gara talks to the EPCR European Rugby Show's Emma Thurston about the Champions Cup and his club's draw. They're in Pool 4 along with Castres Olympique, Leicester Tigers and Munster Rugby - the Irish team with whom O'Gara won two Champions Cup titles.
Krasny Yar's captain Vasily Artemyev talks Russian rivalry and what to expect from the European Rugby Continental Shield Final
All Blacks legend and Gloucester prop John Afoa looks forward to the Cherry and White's third Challenge Cup Final
Former Clermont full back Lee Byrne discusses whether this could finally be French Champions Cup Finalists' year??
Saracens stalwart Jacques Burger provides an insight into the holders' culture as his former side look to become only the fourth team to win back-to-back titles
EPCR Champions Cup Final referee Nigel Owens discusses his preparations for the big match and shares what it means for him to officiate his third European Final in a row and his 100th European match in total
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the nominees for the EPCR European Player of the Year presented by Turkish Airlines with the help of former Bath and Scotland captain Andy Nicol.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston look ahead to the Challenge Cup Semi-Finals with Stade Francais taking on Bath and Gloucester travelling to Top 14 league leaders La Rochelle.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the Champions Cup Semi-Final tie between Clermont Auvergne and Leinster with the help of former Leinster and British and Irish Lion Shane Byrne and ex-All Black and Toulon prop Carl Hayman.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston are joined by former Munster centre James Downey and Saracens Supporters Association Chairman John Trigg to preview their Champions Cup Semi-Final clash at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston discuss the nominees for the EPCR European Player of the Year presented by Turkish Airlines with the help of former Bath and Scotland captain Andy Nicol. Voting for the award opens on Monday 3rd April via epcrugby.com and its official social media channels.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston speak exclusively to Saracens and England full-back Alex Goode ahead of the holders Champions Cup Quarter-Final tie against Glasgow.
A taste of what’s to come in the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals as Edinburgh take on La Rochelle, Bath host Brive, Cardiff travel to Gloucester and it’s Ospreys against Stade Francais.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston hear from Duncan Hodge and Andy Nicol as they look ahead to the Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals with Edinburgh taking on La Rochelle, Bath hosting Brive, Cardiff travelling to Gloucester and it’s Ospreys against Stade Francais at the Principality Stadium.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston hear from Damien Chouly and are joined by French rugby writer Gavin Mortimer to preview the Champions Cup Quarter-Final between Clermont Auvergne and Toulon at Stade Marcel Michelin on Sunday 2nd April.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston speak exclusively to Saracens and England full-back Alex Goode ahead of the holders Champions Cup Quarter-Final tie against Glasgow at Allianz Park on Sunday 2nd April.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston look ahead to the Champions Cup Quarter-Final between Munster and Toulouse with the help of Mark Meehan from the Munster Rugby Supporters Club.
James Burridge, Tom May and Emma Thurston hear from Isa Nacewa as they look ahead to the highly anticipated Champions Cup Quarter-Final clash between Wasps and Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday 1st April.