The Ruck

This week Stephen Jones welcomes The Times' Owen Slot, World Cup Winner Michael Lynagh and The Sunday Times' Peter O'Reilly.They discuss, England's purple patch and how it's been achieved, the problems with Super 18 rugby, why gloom as descended on Irish rugby so soon after the all blacks triumph and cover all the weekends action.All this plus the usual team of the week sparing and weekend highlights including jager bombs and awkward hugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Owen Slot welcomes Stephen Jones, Mark Souster and Mark Palmer to discuss England vs Scotland at a crucial stage of the 6 nations. They also pick their perfect alternative rugby destinations and debate the starting line up for the Lions tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week SJA rugby journalist of the year Stephen Jones welcomes The Times' Owen Slot, Rugby World's Deputy Editor, Sarah Mockford and Simon Halliday, Chairman of EPCR. The panel refute the criticism of Italy's lack of rucking, instead pointing the finger at Eddie Jones's diversionary tactics. There's direct questioning of European rugby's current formats to the man in charge. The panel also consider: current TV coverage, their team of the week, and the state of play in women's 6 nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Owen Slot welcomes The Sunday Times's Stephen Jones, columnist Stuart Barnes, and founder of the Rugby Players' Association Damian Hopley. The panel discuss mental health in the game, showcasing the new 'lift the weight' initiative, as well as covering depression during and after a professional career. On the pitch there's a review of the Premiership action, plenty of forthright opinions on players sticking to their country in the light of Denny Solomona's form, they finish with 6 nations predictions. And there's a tribute to Dan Vickerman, who died this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sunday Times' Stephen Jones welcomes Owen Slot and Steve James from The Times and Jonny Fordham from The SunThis week:The writers pick the highlights of their week, there's full analysis on all six teams, including worrying times for Italy's tournament future.Owen Slot picks his team of the week and the other panelists helpfully pull it apart. All this and how the Lions picture changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Owen Slot welcomes Stuart Barnes, Stephen Jones and Adam Jones for 45 minutes of lively, light hearted debate on the eve of the 6 nations tournament. In front of a packed audience the panel discuss the teams strengths, weaknesses and players to look out for, all interspersed with telling anecdotes and cutting insight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.