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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	03 Jul 2017	The Ruck on tour: resolute Lions will only be happy with series win	00:30:13
From Auckland, Stephen Jones, Peter O’Reilly and Nick Cain review a stunning second test. Later Owen Slot and Jonny Fordham report from Queenstown.Covered in the podcast: Memories of an incredible weekend, what changed for the Lions, does Warren Gatland need to make changes, plus how will Steve Hansen respond with selection?And do you agree with the kiwi description of Owen Slot? Finally theres a journey to the world famous Stephen Jones urinal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Dec 2020	Control Alt Delete - Rugby's European Reset	00:33:37
Stephen Jones is joined by Stuart Barnes, Chris Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss the brilliance of Bristol, marvellous Munster and a rampant Racing 92 on another intriguing weekend of action in the Heineken Champions Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Nov 2020	Autumn Leaves A Lot To Be Desired	00:45:24
Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones and Peter O'Reilly to discuss the opening weekend of the Autumn Nations Cup as well as Argentina's historic win against the All Black. Plus, Jonesie chats to former Wasps and Samoa star Dan Leo about his new film, Oceans Apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Jan 2019	The best week in rugby	00:51:01
Stephen Jones welcomes Stuart Barnes, Nick Cain and red top king Adam Hathaway to preview the greatest tournament in rugby. Peter O'Reilly explains the mood in the Irish camp and why this is the best Ireland team he's ever seen ahead of the the Six Nations. Also is this still the fan tournament? We review the vast cost of attending the matches before finishing with God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Oct 2020	The Final Countdown	00:41:19
Having watched Exeter Chiefs and Bristol Bears conquer Europe, Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Alan Dymock to look ahead to the Gallagher Premiership final. Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Feb 2020	How To Win A Grand Slam: Will Carling	00:38:53
In the second part of our special Six Nations series, Owen Slot speaks to Will Carling - a man who captained his country to three Grand Slams during England's golden era of the early 1990s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Mar 2021	Be Careful What You Wish For...	00:49:33
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Alex Lowe and Mark Evans for the final word on this year's Six Nations Championship as well as England's review into Eddie Jones, what new World Rugby funding means for the Pacific Islands plus a preview of the knockout rounds in Europe and the Women's Six Nations. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 May 2020	When Will It Ever End..?	00:34:18
Stephen Jones is joined by Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Lawrence Dallaglio. The panel wonder when the rugby season will restart (if at all) following the latest Government guidelines on training Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	31 May 2021	Game Changers	00:29:15
Stephen Jones, Owen Slot and Adam Hathaway celebrate a first Premier 15s title for Harlequins Women, get the lowdown on the latest Covid issues in South Africa ahead of the Lions tour and polish their crystal balls now we know who has qualified for the Gallagher Premiership semi-finals. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Oct 2019	A blitz from the All Blacks, France leaving it late, and England v Argentina	00:28:22
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones to review this week's World Cup games, and of course preview England v Argentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Oct 2019	Let It Go... It's The Semi-Finals!	00:36:53
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones, Alasdair Reid and Alex Lowe ahead of England and Wales in Rugby World Cup semi-final action. Jones lays into Jones and find out which England star loves Disney films... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Sep 2019	Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview Part 2	00:39:08
Lawrence Dallaglio and fellow Times and Sunday Times rugby writers Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones and Owen Slot complete their Rugby World Cup preview. They discuss favourites South Africa and New Zealand, the hopes of hosts Japan and ask if Australia have been written off too soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Oct 2019	And Then There Were Four...	00:51:31
Lawrence Dallaglio is reunited with Times colleagues Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Alex "Arthur" Lowe in Tokyo as they review the quarter-finals. Find out why Lawrence has been linked with the Wallabies job and if Arthur wins the ultimate World Cup quiz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Oct 2017	One of the great European weekends	00:37:40
Stephen Jones returns from holiday and welcomes Alex Lowe from The Times, Rugby's finest greyhound expert Adam Hathaway and Rugby World's Alan Dymock.The panel comprehensively review the weekend in addition to picking personal highlights including La Rochelle and Benetton. There's also debate about when to introduce young players and the two sided effect it can have. There's a word for Joy Neville who will run the line for three forthcoming internationals. Then our guests provide a full preview of the autumn internationals (20:34) with Eddie Jones changing his mind again, the "never ending" Scottish rebirth and a massive winter for Wales.There's also music recommendations, wedding planning and legoland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Feb 2018	A visit to Pennyhill Park	00:37:05
Recorded from England's training camp, Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe from The Times and Alex Spink from The Mirror. They discuss why the Calcutta Cup has been such a bore for decades, why Ireland suddenly look beatable and after post match turmoil, why France have gone backwards. There's also an exclusive interview with Dean Benton, Head of Sports Science for England Rugby, who describes the difference in culture when it comes to working with players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Dec 2017	Could there be no English quarter finalists?	00:32:15
Stephen Jones welcomes Steve James, Owen Slot and Al Dymock for the penultimate Ruck of the year. The panel cover: Dan Cole's struggles, Beno Obano's triumphs and Danny Cipriani's impossible task. There's a full review of the European action, including fears for a lack of English quarter finalists. Also find out who on the panel is dodging the christmas games and Al speaks about his investigation into the dark side of player welfare within the game. There's also an Ashes verdict from Steve and find out why Owen may incur the wrath of Mrs Slot on New Years Eve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Jul 2021	The Selection Committee	00:40:04
Stuart Barnes is joined by the South African Ruck contingent in Cape Town, Stephen Jones and Owen Slot, to pick their definitive starting XV for the first Test between the British & Irish Lions and the Springboks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Feb 2019	6 Nations Week 3 Preview	00:43:00
6 NATIONS Week 3 Preview Stephen Jones is joined by Mark Evans, Alex Lowe and Steve James to preview a huge Six Nations match between England and Wales this weekend, look forward to the weekend's other games and pick their God or Goddess of the week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Apr 2017	11. Rugby's Sergio Garcia moments	00:33:40
Stephen Jones welcomes Stuart Barnes, Owen Slot and Adam Hathaway to discuss the week in rugby and for the first two minutes, The Masters. In a packed podcast, the panel review the Premiership weekend, the Pro 12, and theres an appraisal of the proposed changes for Super Rugby. And with just 1 week until the Lions squad announcement, we hear who's played themselves into contention and who is faltering out of contention at the last. To close the panel choose their 'Sergio Garcia' Rugby moments as they focus on long waits and fairytale moments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Oct 2019	"Don't Upset Mrs Farrell..."	00:31:25
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Steve James. Find out who upset Owen Farrell's mum, who thinks England will be tempted to take it easy against the French and why Wales will love being under the radar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 May 2017	The Lions Live Preview Special: Part One	00:47:05
In this special edition, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes, Lawrence Dallaglio, and a live studio audience to preview the British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand. The panel talk about pre-tour excitement, the challenges of touring a nation completely obsessed with the game and analyse both sides. Also find out why Steven has a special connection to Donald Trump in a Queenstown bar, why in 2005 Lawrence found himself in an deserted hospital after breaking his leg, and how Stuart Barnes found out even the hotel cleaners can be fierce critics. The episode contains some strong language and was recorded live at London Bridge on 22nd May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Jul 2021	Lions vs Lions	00:45:00
Alex Lowe is joined by Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and rugby broadcaster Ali Eykyn to discuss the British & Irish Lions' first tour match in South Africa as well as England's victory at Twickenham against the USA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Sep 2018	Special: is Rugby safe to play?	00:45:47
In a Ruck Podcast special Owen Slot debates the big questions around safety in the game: is rugby is too dangerous, should my kids be playing rugby, what is tolerable risk, what could be done to make rugby safer, and if you tinker with the game, could you destroy it? He's joined on the panel by Alistair Hargreaves, former Saracens player who retired early after a string of concussions, Sam Peters, Sunday Times journalist, who has continually highlighted the dangers of concussion in rugby and Ross Tucker, sports scientist and consultant to World Rugby & RFU on this subject. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Apr 2019	Restart Rugby's role dealing with physical and mental heath	00:50:38
Stephen Jones welcomes Rochelle Clark, Christian Day and Owen Slot for a packed review of the weekends action and detailed focus on RPA charity Restart Rugby. First the panel review the Premiership games after another amazing weekend which leaves Newcastle v Leicester as the potential match of the season. Then RPA player liaison officer, Christian Day outlines the Restart Rugby project which helps players both current and former with coping with a range of issues. All the Premiership clubs are raising awareness and funds this weekend. Finally Rochelle previews the Premier 15's semi-final weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Apr 2018	Harlequins boiling frog problem	00:34:26
Owen Slot welcomes The Observer's Michael Aylwin and Rugby World's Alan Dymock. The panel discuss: the top fifty young players to watch, the rules suiting rugby's image over safety. The 'boiling frog' problem with struggling Northampton and Harlequins and are English coaches struggling to take the step up to Director of Rugby? There's also a comprehensive preview for the European semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Dec 2019	That Was The Decade That Was...	00:42:16
In a special festive edition, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe to pick a Team of the Decade, nominate their Rugby God of 2019 and make some New Year predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Mar 2018	Weekend Four Previewed	00:34:22
Stephen Jones welcomes, SJA rugby writer of the year, Owen Slot and ex-Harlequins CEO and Saracens boss, Mark Evans to preview a crucial weekend. Can England strike back if the team is unchanged, are France a national joke, can Scotland improve even further, will Ireland's depth see them to a grand slam and would relegation and promotion for the tournament help or hinder a team like Georgia? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 Apr 2019	Bloodgate: 10 Years On (Part One)	00:48:48
talkSPORT presents Bloodgate: 10 Years On The scandal stained the reputation of Harlequins and the image of Rugby. We return to April 12 2009 and speak to some of the key individuals involved in the match, the subsequent cover-up and fall-out. This includes Tom Williams - the player at the centre of Bloodgate. In addition, we interview some of the biggest names in the sport including Sir Clive Woodward, Brian O'Driscoll, Michael Cheika, Lawrence Dallaglio and Nigel Owens. We also uncover new evidence and allegations that point towards widespread cheating practices that go to the very top of Rugby. Presented by former Times Rugby correspondent Mark Souster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Apr 2019	This season's best signing?	00:49:22
This week Owen Slot is joined by Ben Ryan, Chris Jones and Alex Lowe. The questions to the panel are: Is this really the most exciting Premiership ever? Who is the best signing of the year? We also speculate on who the next England coach might be and Ben Ryan gives us the details on Rugby X - what's being called the T20 of Rugby and why it's necessary for rugby's future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Aug 2021	Final Test Preview	00:41:20
Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined by former Springbok coach Gary Gold to preview the decisive final Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Jun 2019	LifeTimes with Eddie Jones	00:58:47
Eddie Jones is one of the finest, sharpest and most inventive coaches in rugby union and this year he will lead England to a World Cup. In this episode of the new in-depth Times Sport podcast, LifeTimes, he describes how he has always been an outsider, why his drive to create conflict once led him to kiss an opponent and how he has had to evolve as a coach and a person. In an hour with Matt Dickinson he also speaks of his grandparents’ experience in an American internment camp, the mistakes he made with Australia and the books he believes have made him a better coach. Make sure you go and subscribe to LifeTimes so that you never miss an episode, including the opening show with Paul Pogba and the second episode with England forward Fran Kirby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Dec 2019	The Good, The Bath and The Ugly...	00:46:35
Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Stuart Barnes discuss the weekend's European action, decide who have been the players of the tournament so far and ask if the Lions have got it right with their schedule for South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Jun 2020	Rugby Returns!	00:39:21
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe to celebrate rugby's return to training in the Premiership and actual playing in New Zealand. They also discuss the salary cap and Sam Burgess' beef with the Ford family Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Aug 2021	Boks Bite Back	00:52:23
Stuart Barnes is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to pick through the bones of defeat to South Africa for the British & Irish Lions in the second Test in Cape Town. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Jul 2018	Special: alcoholism and addiction in rugby	00:40:34
Rugby World’s Alan Dymock hosts a podcast on a delicate subject: some rugby players’ struggles with alcohol misuse and addiction. Joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe, and aided by a host of telling interviews including Jason Robinson, the team pick through the issue and consider what help is and isn’t out there for athletes with these or similar mental health issues. Listen to one medic explain how some players struggling with addiction issues have been listed as having had a chronic injury instead and moved on to unsuspecting clubs. With medical examinations focused on the body and not the mind, should there be an embargo on moving on players who are struggling with drink or drugs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Oct 2021	Autumn Internationals Preview	00:49:42
Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock preview the Autumn Internationals which get underway this weekend. Jess Hayden also looks ahead to the women's fixtures and rounds up what is happening in the domestic game over the coming weeks. Plus, Alex chats with the former New Zealand centre Conrad Smith as Wales prepare to face the All-Blacks on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Nov 2021	International eligibility and the return of the Premiership	00:49:51
Alex Lowe is joined by Alan Dymock and Mark Evans to chat about the latest in the world of rugby. They're joined by the CEO of Pacific Rugby Welfare, Dan Leo, to discuss the changes to international eligibility laws and what it means for the sport. Plus, they go through the most recent round of Premiership fixtures and select their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Mar 2017	9. European quarters, the Lions picture and Newport	00:41:34
Stephen Jones is joined by Nick Cain from the Rugby Paper,Al Dymock from Rugby World, and Adam Hathaway from 'various tabloids' as Stephen puts it. On the agenda this week: european quarter finals, the ever changing Lions picture, and the battle for rugby's heart at Newport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 Feb 2019	Putting England victories into context	00:45:52
Owen Slot welcomes World Cup winners Lawrence Dallaglio, Michael Lynagh and Sarah Hunter to contextualize England’s crushing defeat of France. They discuss why England’s coaching team deserve praise and ask if the kicking game seen in recent weeks is a tactical innovation or a reintroduced old trick. PLUS why the current French management defies logic and do Italy need to justify their place in the tournament? Finally Sarah Hunter rounds up the womens Six Nations so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Aug 2020	It's Rugby, Jim, But Not As We Know It...	00:39:15
The Ruck reacts to the latest news on the changes being made by the RFU to the community game. Plus, Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes, Alex Lowe and Lawrence Dallaglio give their views on the Eight Nation "Cosmetic Cup" and Exeter axing the Big Chief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Feb 2020	How To Win A Grand Slam: Adam Jones	00:49:30
In the latest installment of our new Six Nations series, Owen Slot meets Adam Jones, the legendary Welsh prop who helped his country win three Grand Slams. But what inspired a young All Blacks supporter to become one of Wales' all-time greats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Sep 2020	You're Only as Good as Your 2nd XV (or 3rd. Maybe 4th...)	00:36:09
Stephen Jones, Lawrence Dallaglio and Chris Jones discuss squad rotation, Wasps winning at Bath, Exeter winning everywhere, fans returning to the Stoop and the prospect of South Africa's Super Rugby sides joining the Pro 14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Jul 2021	Who is Jaco Johan?	00:29:57
Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are joined from their Cape Town base by Jonny Fordham of The Sun to preview the second Test between South Africa and the British & Irish Lions. Plus, the identity of the mysterious Jaco Johan is finally revealed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Apr 2020	Jason Leonard Did What?!	00:34:16
Owen Slot turns quiz-master as he tests Ruck regulars Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio on their rugby knowledge as well as discussing the timetable for a possible finish to the Premiership season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Nov 2018	What goes around comes around for England	00:46:30
Was it a try or not, why didn't England take the points in the second half, what does a win over Australia win mean for Wales, and can Ireland beat the All Blacks? Alex Lowe welcomes Stuart Barnes, Paul Grayson and Dan Lyle to discuss all this and catch up with England Women's captain Sarah Hunter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Apr 2017	10. Saracens analysed, Sartre on George Ford and the Welsh club mess dissected.	00:36:02
In a packed podcast, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and ESPN's Tom Hamilton to cover the week in rugby.On the agenda, Saracens' march to the double, double is unpicked as well as who might stop them, there's also debate over the state of the Welsh clubs and why Ireland haven't suffered the same lack of competitiveness. The Lions squad announcement is only two weeks away and once again the panel's picks have changed.And what would John Paul Sartre make of George Ford's final season at Bath? Stuart Barnes has the answer, in addition to everyone previewing a big weekend of premiership rugby, with the focus on Bath vs Leicester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Feb 2020	How to Win a Grand Slam: Brian O'Driscoll	00:42:40
In the first of a special Six Nations series, Brian O'Driscoll talks to Owen Slot about Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam success. The former captain is open and honest about what held him and the team back for a decade before finally completing the clean sweep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Mar 2020	Looking for Lions in a Lockdown	00:38:15
Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones dial in from different parts of the country as they discuss eggs, what 16-year-olds get up to in self-isolation and pick their Lions squad for next year's tour of South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Jun 2020	Virtual Rugby Show Special	00:36:42
A special edition of the pod recorded live as part of the Virtual Rugby Show. Stuart Barnes hosts alongside Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Alex Lowe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Nov 2021	Autumn Rugby and Simon Middleton	00:50:31
Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe, Jess Hayden and Mark Evans look back on a busy weekend of rugby. Including autumn internationals for Wales and Scotland and the latest in the Premiership. Plus there was a big victory for the Red Roses against New Zealand, so the England head coach Simon Middleton joins the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Jan 2018	The problem with Jones and Hartley	00:37:30
The Ruck returns with Stephen Jones, Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Jonny Fordham. The panel discuss why Dylan Hartley's club form will not change Eddie Jones' thinking on starting him for England. Owen explains the book which led Jones to think this way and Jonny reveals the day to day relationship between captain and coach. Stephen and Stuart then disagree on the England coach's criteria and selection policy. There's also a full preview of all the big european action and Stuart explains why he thinks Jordan Larmour could be worth the hype. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Jan 2020	Saracens: Champions Cup to Championship	00:46:38
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe at the England Six Nations squad announcement as well as rugby commentators Alastair Eykyn and Martin Gillingham to discuss relegation for Saracens and Eddie Jones' new "No No.8" policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Mar 2019	Wales Worthy Winners but What Next for Warren's Wonders?	00:40:40
Owen Slot is joined by fellow Times and Sunday Times writers Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones and Adam Hathaway to review the Six Nations and ask what next for the Northern Hemisphere hopefuls with the Rugby World Cup not far away Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Dec 2018	Club culture sinking Leicester and Wasps	00:34:35
Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Steve James and Mark Evans to review another entertaining weekend of rugby in Europe. The panel debate: is the money so big in the Premiership and Top 14 big sides are focusing more domestically than on the Champions Cup, can the demise of Wasps and Leicester be explained by club culture, and how do the Welsh sides fight back? There's also a bizarre selection for the "God of the week". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Jun 2018	The Ruck on Tour: third test recovery	00:15:02
Recorded in Camps Bay, South Africa, Stephen Jones and Owen Slot conclude season two of The Ruck by reflecting on England's final test victory, their favourite moments of the tour and find out whether Stephen managed to keep both of his shoes this time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	31 Oct 2019	It's The Final Countdown	00:44:09
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup final. Find out why everyone's confident of an England victory and which member of the Dallaglio family Owen Farrell used to babysit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 May 2021	You've Picked Who?! The Ruck Selects The Lions Squad	00:46:43
Owen Slot is chairman of selectors as Lawrence Dallaglio, Alex Lowe and Peter O'Reilly pick their definitive Lions squad ahead of Warren Gatland's official announcement on Thursday. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Dec 2019	The Ruck Christmas Party	00:37:55
Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones, Adam Hathaway and Mike Aylwin join forces for the 2019 Ruck Christmas Party. They discuss the battle at the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership and ask if everyone is too good to go down this year, after World Rugby announced it will be reviewing salary cap rules we ask which sport can rugby borrow a leaf from, and we look ahead to what we would like to see from the game in the new year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Nov 2018	Sam Warburton Interview Special Part Two	00:32:08
Stephen Jones continues his conversation with former Wales captain and new Times columnist Sam Warburton in part two of this special episode. Sam candidly reveals his thoughts on the game including, why rugby will never be fully safe, why players should be limited to 25 starts a season and why mentally it's so tough to play all the way into July. He also reveals how a Man Utd game helped him deal with social media pressure and why he's now relishing his role as pundit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Sep 2017	Special: Will Fraser reflects on forced retirement	00:23:30
Owen Slot welcomes Will Fraser for the first part of this special episode.The former Saracens player reflects on having to retire due to serious injury, the nature of his new routine, including being unsure if he could enter his old dressing room at the weekend.He relives the frustration of injuries and how he coped with the disappointment of missing two summer tours for England. Will also speaks of the inspiration he drew from his brother and offers a rare insight into dealing with a career cut short.Part two is available tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Feb 2019	Sam Warburton Special	00:38:40
Recorded in Cardiff, Sam Warburton tells Stephen Jones why Wales must pick a team which plays to their strengths not England's weaknesses, why he's more excited as a fan than he was as a player and why he fears England will edge the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Jun 2021	The One With Jack Willis	00:48:59
Alex Lowe, Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones are joined by Wasps and England star Jack Willis to discuss miracle comebacks in Brentford, touchline spats at Welford Road and who should make the England squad for the summer Tests. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Sep 2020	Dylan Hartley Special	00:40:40
Owen Slot speaks to former England captain Dylan Hartley about his new book, The Hurt, how rugby's 'big boys don't cry' mentality is killing the game and why training ground injuries are the biggest threat to player welfare the sport is facing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Feb 2017	The Ruck Trailer	00:01:03
The new Rugby Podcast from The Times. Owen Slot is joined by Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones, and Adam Jones for a lively debate recorded in front of live audience. Episode One features a comprehensive preview to the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Jan 2020	Forget Sarries, It's The Six Nations!	00:45:53
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Times experts Owen Slot, Alex Lowe, Peter O'Reilly and Alasdair Reid to look ahead to the Six Nations. Plus, Kyle Sinckler's move to Bristol Bears and do Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt deserve an England call-up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Feb 2018	First weekend reviewed: Simmonds, drop goals and church bells	00:35:23
Recorded in Rome, Owen Slot welcomes Alex Lowe from The Times and Jonny Fordham from The Sun for a review of the 6 Nations first weekend. Up for discussion: why Alex only rated Sam Simmonds 8/10 for his performance against Italy, what shone from England's play, did Scotland believe their only media hype and what will Stephen Jones' mandatory talking points say about Ireland being firm favourites? In the final section, the panel predict the next round of fixtures, pick a team of the week and Owen sets you all homework. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Sep 2019	Seismic Shocks, Welsh Wonders and a Pod in a Pod	00:40:07
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Peter O'Reilly to review Japan's historic victory over Ireland and a win for Wales against the Wallabies. Plus, Jonesie sees how the other half live with a tour around a Tokyo pod hotel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Apr 2019	Saracens, football behaviour and half games	00:33:00
*Saracens, football behaviour and half games* Stephen Jones presents from Franklin's Gardens with Owen Slot, Nick Cain and Adam Hathaway. Is football behaviour creeping into rugby, who shone in the Champions Cup, why isn't every nation in for the Saracens coaching team, can the cuts to grass roots rugby be explained and will the relegation battle continue to the end of the season? Finally do you back Slot or Jones on the new half game proposals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Feb 2017	2. Conclusions from the opening weekend	00:43:02
After a dramatic start to the 6 nations, Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones from The Sunday Times and Alex Lowe from The Times, for a packed programme. The panel take you through their week in rugby, select the team of week one, debate George Ford's move to Leicester and predict the next round of matches. There's also a tribute to Joost van der Westhuizen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Jul 2017	The Ruck on tour: One of the biggest games in history	00:35:18
Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones, Peter O’Reilly and Stuart Barnes to preview the deciding test.The panel bill the game as "one of the biggest games in the history of the sport" due to the initial tour negativity and speculation surrounding the Lions future, all twinned with New Zealand's status as world champions.Also debated in the podcast: Should Mako Vunipola have been dropped, what other changes would the panel make, what influence will the referee have on proceedings, where do the all backs weaknesses lie for the and what should the Lion's tactics be?To close Owen responds to his new nickname and everyone reveals their non-rugby moment of the tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Apr 2021	The Man Who Never Was	00:44:02
Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe to discuss England's victory in the Women's Six Nations Final, the RFU's Eddie Jones review, the disappearance of Darren Childs at Premiership Rugby plus all the latest action as a potential Lions squad starts to take shape. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Feb 2020	Brutal? Non. Beaten? Mais Oui...	00:44:11
Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes reflect on defeat for England in Paris in the Six Nations and discuss how the RFU let Shaun Edwards get away. Plus, Alasdair Reid on a stuttering start for the Scots against Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Mar 2021	Just Don't Mention The Ref...	00:40:50
Alex Lowe is joined by Sam Warburton, Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot for the post-mortem on England's display against Wales in Cardiff. Plus, should France forfeit their fixture against Scotland given fresh revelations over Covid breaches? To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Sep 2018	The reason Eddie Jones can't be honest about Cipriani	00:34:59
Alex Lowe welcomes Paul Grayson, Alan Dymock and Stephen Jones to debate the exclusion of Danny Cipriani, whether new defence coach John Mitchell is Eddie Jones' successor and was Leicester vs Worcester the game of the season? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Jun 2017	The Ruck on tour: are the Lions doomed?	00:20:52
In this second episode on the road in New Zealand. Stephen Jones is joined by Nick Cain from The Rugby Paper alongside regulars Stuart Barnes and Owen Slot. Up for debate: are the Lions doomed after one match?There's also a full preview of the Lions v Auckland and Stephen reviews the NZ papers, comparing the quality writing to Enid Blyton... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Dec 2021	Top 10 Players in the World!	00:52:48
Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Mark Evans are back in studio as they discuss who are the 10 best rugby players in the world! Plus, they look back on another weekend of Premiership rugby, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest results in the women's game and the boys give their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Jun 2020	Contracts, Chaos and Canada!	00:40:10
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock as they discuss the latest developments around Project Restart, ponder whether singing 'Swing Low' should be banned and celebrate a big birthday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Nov 2017	Great Scots, player dissent and the weekend reviewed	00:36:10
Stephen Jones is joined by The Times Owen Slot, Rugby World's Al Dymock, and the finest freelancer around, Adam Hathaway. They review England's win over Australia, assess where Scotland missed out against the All Blacks, as well as recapping the other matches before previewing the next series of clashes at the weekend. There's also a debate about the best Scot to ever play the game, the panels thoughts on Samoa and a consideration of player dissent rising in the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 May 2018	Ben Ryan Interview Special	00:40:25
Stephen Jones speaks to Ben Ryan, coach of the Fiji 7's team who Olympic gold in Rio 2016. They cover the challenges of working in a different culture, how the RFU machine led Ben to become a "poor version of himself", why other teams were overtrained and too serious, how rugby is making mistakes other sports did 30 years ago and why he'd love to improve rugby in state schools. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Mar 2021	Maro, Momentum and Mute Buttons	00:43:05
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot to discuss England's return to form against France, Wales' march towards the Grand Slam, the latest on the Lions' rogue schedule and a year of recording podcasts via Zoom... To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Dec 2019	The Battle of Brent Cross	00:40:52
Stephen Jones, Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe discuss the set-to between Saracens and Munster, wonder why some English clubs have been slacking in Europe and ask where next for Rob Howley following his betting ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Sep 2017	Special Part 2: Will Fraser reflects on life beyond the game	00:22:22
Owen Slot speaks to Will Fraser for the second part of this special.The former Saracens player recalls telling his team mates of his retirement before having to watch them train immediately afterwards.Will also speaks about his new job with the club and offers his opinion on the attritional aspect of the modern game, perhaps surprisingly arguing for the sport to remain as physical as possible and going as far to warn about over sanitising rugby.Finally he offers unique dressing room insight into Saracens success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 May 2019	Every Premiership team ranked	00:44:37
Stephen Jones welcomes Stuart Barnes, Alex Lowe and Adam Hathaway to assess every Premiership clubs season. The panel then predict and preview the Premiership semi finals and Pro 14 final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Jun 2020	Players, Plans and Penalty Counts	00:38:53
It's back! Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe after rugby returned in New Zealand at the weekend. Plus, the Premiership's civil war with the players and plans for a new global calendar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Apr 2021	It's Touring, Jim, But Not As We Know It...	00:41:31
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones, Adam Hathaway and England scrum half Leanne Riley to discuss the latest on the Lions Tour, preview the final weekend of the Women's Six Nations and assess how the play-off positions will shake down in the Gallagher Premiership. To enjoy more of our award-winning sports journalism, get a digital subscription to The Times and The Sunday Times today and get one month free - thetimes.co.uk/theruck Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Nov 2019	Lost in Translation	00:32:02
It's the final show from Tokyo as Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe reflect on England's defeat to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final and the last seven weeks in Japan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Jan 2020	Women's Six Nations Special	00:44:23
Stephen Jones is joined by England star Marlie Packer, former England captain Catherine Spencer and Wasps Ladies Director of Rugby Giselle Mather to preview this year's Women's Six Nations and discuss wider issues within the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Jan 2018	6 Nations Opening Weekend Preview	00:38:24
Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot, Al Dymock, Peter O'Reilly and Paul Eddison for a full preview of the 6 nations opening weekend. Every team's strengths and weaknesses are assessed with a comprehensive analysis of the key match ups. Can Ireland overcome the history books and see off France, will England ever get the credit Eddie Jones thinks they deserve, and will the loser of Scotland vs Wales be instantly in the "mental mush"? Also find out what the panel hate about the tournament in a section they'll probably wish had been cut. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Nov 2021	Rugby's next superstar and the latest from the Autumn	00:47:02
Stephen Jones and Owen Slot are joined by broadcasting giant John Inverdale to review all the weekends rugby. They dissect the latest in the Autumn Nations Series, including Eddie Jones' comments on Marcus Smith. Plus, former Scotland captain John Barclay chats about Scotland's victory over Australia. And, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game, following another thumping England win over New Zealand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Jun 2017	The Ruck on tour: how many defeats can the Lions take?	00:20:58
Recorded in Christchurch, The Times' Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones from The Sunday Times, Nick Cain from The Rugby Paper and Tom Hamilton from ESPN, to discuss the latest from the tour. There's a preview of the crucial match against crusaders. The panel also debate the merits of their location and each select Lions who have adapted well to New Zealand so far.Next episode on Monday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Sep 2019	Rugby World Cup 2019 Preview Part 1	00:50:20
Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Ruck regulars Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes to ask if England, Wales, Ireland or any of the other Northern Hemisphere sides are in with a chance of lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy. For more award-winning journalism visit thetimes.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Jan 2019	Barnes vs Jones	00:35:48
To coincide with Stuart Barnes' new book, Stephen Jones grills his old friend on his life in rugby. Including: why the book doesn't have a chronological structure, why a stag do fight with Jeremy Guscott's helped his career? How a fear of failure stifled chances with England and how he regrets the lack of sports phycology when he played the game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Feb 2018	6 Nations live special: Barnes, Jones, Slot, Roberts and Hogan	00:34:11
Stuart Barnes hosts a special episode, welcoming former Ireland international and Sunday Times columnist Shane Horgan, Wales international and Harlequin, Jamie Roberts, with regulars Stephen Jones and Owen Slot completing the panel. Up for discussion: the volume of player injuries, if the 6 nations is tainted without big stars, why Ireland are the journalists pick to win, where and why England have stagnated, how rugby has evolved in the last four years and the panel predict the player of the tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Oct 2018	Sam Warburton Interview Special Part One	00:30:51
Stephen Jones sits down with former Wales captain Sam Warburton to discuss his life in rugby and how he’s coping without the routine and structure of the game. They also cover why England shouldn't panic, the guilt he felt whilst playing and how he rates the major nations ahead of the Autumn Internationals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Nov 2017	Eddie Jones wins Eddie of the year	00:37:53
Owen Slot welcomes Jonny Fordham of The Sun, Tom Hamilton from ESPN and Al Dymock from Rugby World to reflect on the weekends action. They offer answers to the following: if they were to re-plan their weekends which matches would they have attended, did the world rugby awards pick the right winners and which nation is letting their hemisphere down badly? There's also marks out of ten for each nation's autumn performance, a predicted England side for the six nations and a public service announcement from Al Dymock on the perils of nudity at Japanese spa's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Dec 2021	Rugby Recruitment and Europe Round 2	00:52:19
Stephen Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock review the latest round of European matches and discuss the future of this season's Champions Cup following a raft of postponed matches. Former Head of Recruitment at Leicester Tigers, Jan McGinty also joins the show to discuss the current recruitment landscape with the salary cap being reduced next season. Plus Jess Hayden has a round-up of the results in the Premier 15s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Dec 2021	Christmas and New Year Special with Abby Dow	00:39:11
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from everyone involved with The Ruck! On this festive episode, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones look back on 2021 and cast their gaze forward into 2022. Their special guest is the England and Wasps winger Abby Dow who looks back on her excellent year as well as looking ahead to next years World Cup in New Zealand. Plus, Abi is our end of year quiz master! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Jan 2022	Why are Leicester being investigated?	00:47:38
Steven Jones, Mark Evans and Alan Dymock are back for the first episode of 2022! Alex Lowe also joins to explain why Leicester Tigers are being investigated for a potential salary cap breach. Plus, they look at the latest round of results in the Gallagher Premiership, Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and they select their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Jan 2022	Midseason Premiership Trends	00:45:46
Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Alan Dymock look back on the latest round of Gallagher Premiership rugby. It marks the halfway point of the season and so they are joined by the former Saracens and England performance analyst Ross Hamilton to discuss what trends he can identify for the 2021-2022 season. Jess Hayden has the latest in the women's game and the panel also select their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Jan 2022	From the Sublime to the Ridiculous - Europe Round 3	00:54:44
Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones welcome Will Kelleher, the new Deputy Rugby Correspondent for The Times, onto the pod for the first time! They look back on the third round of European matches and preview the big selection decisions facing Eddie Jones when he names his 6 Nations squad this week. They are also joined by Wasps Skills Coach, Ed Robinson, to chat about the clubs famous victory over Toulouse. Jess Hayden rounds up the latest in the women's game and the panel selects their God or Goddess of the week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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