The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

In an eventful game, Los Pumas hammer Namibia in Marseille. As we watch the game back, we also chat about taxation, opera, absentees and Witbooi.The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Although, in hindsight, we probably should've used something else for this particular episode... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's game of interest is England's 44-22 win over Samoa, in which England generally misfired but got the job done. Amidst the chaos, we talk about Kevin the Tipster, Lily Allen, the secret life of Jonny Wilkinson and a bizarre love story that stems from this match...The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 edition of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for an absolute belter and a historic day for Tongan rugby as they push a world-class Springbok side all the way. We briefly discuss Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, sandboys and a Springbok's inspiring journey along the way.The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back to watch France pummel Ireland in their critical 2007 group game. As well as addressing Robbie's hatred for Ireland, we talk about The Boss, Cédric Heymans' new business, Martin Scorsese and what French props do in their downtime.The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YouTuber Andrew Forde joins us to look back on a proper highlights reel of a game, as Wales thrash Japan in Cardiff. We discuss Andrew's processes of making videos, kebab shops and an amazing anecdote involving Ryan Wilson.Thanks to Andrew (@andrewfrugby on Twitter) for joining us. If you haven't already seen his YouTube channel, please treat yourself to his outstanding content.The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme song for the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer and Italy fan Marcello Cossali-Francis joins us to talk about Italy's frustrating afternoon against Portugal. We chat about Marcello's Italian heritage, golf and fictional cats.Thanks to Marcello (@MCossaliFrancis on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his Tricolore Italian rugby account at @rugbyitalia96 on Twitter - it's well worth checking out for great English language updates on Italy rugby.The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warning: this podcast is totally pointless, discussing a terrible game of rugby that should never be watched. We witness Scotland gradually beat Romania 42-0, and distract ourselves with chat about the Nintendo Wii, smoking in pubs and the inaugural game of "Nikki Walker World Cup".The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we take on a historic occasion as Georgia lead Ireland until late on, in a historically incompetent Irish performance. In the meantime, we talk Pro Evolution Soccer, Peep Show, Total Rugby and Blur vs Oasis.The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NANANANANANANANA WITBOOIIIIII! It's Witbooi time once again as we cover Namibia's extremely close encounter with France, ending 87-10 to the hosts. We talk about the Pro D2, Lil Wayne and the bizarre story of an unconventional Namibian captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not long after the appearance of his co-host Patricia, Grav from the Ruck 'n' Roll Podcast is our guest once again as we dive into the Pacific derby of 2007: Samoa vs Tonga. We talk dance-offs, Blair Witch, Peter Kay and a tiny French ballboy.Thanks to Grav (@RnRrugby on Twitter) for joining us again. You can listen to Grav and Patricia's fantastic Ruck n Roll podcast on your preferred podcast app.The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union", the official theme tune of the Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us once more as we embark on our quest to narrate Fiji's 29-16 group stage win over Canada. We discuss dogs, Stuart Barnes, mysterious Fijian coaches and a character known as The Rugby Goblin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Portugal expert Patricia Vieira of the Ruck n Roll podcast joins us to watch her beloved only nation battle against the All Blacks. We chat about sailing, Portugese cuisine, Carly Rae Jepsen and Portugal's moment of glory.Thanks to Patricia (@_PatriciaV_ on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the excellent Ruck n Roll podcast on all good podcast platforms.The theme music for this episode is a sample of the French version of "World in Union" from 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is a rollercoaster as we not only dive into Wales' poor performance against Australia from 2007, but the history of French composer Jean-Michel Jarre. We also talk about Steve Walsh, Super Smash Bros, Spanish cuisine and the Beatles.As you will have learned from this episode, the theme tune is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part Two" by Jean-Michel Jarre, the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Lawrence from the Scrum of the Earth Podcast is our guest this week, as we watch his beloved USA side struggle against Tonga in the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We find time to talk about Jamie Oliver, Charles Dickens, Paddy Power and teen movies.Thanks to David (@OfScrum on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his excellent podcast on all podcast platforms - we highly recommend listening to some of his interviews!The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the French version of "World In Union", the Rugby World Cup's official theme tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Presenter/commentator/writer/pundit/pitchside reporter/legend Claire Thomas eagerly joins us this week to watch a remarkable encounter between Japan and Fiji from the 2007 Rugby World Cup. We talk Fishomania, Avril Lavigne and favourite commentary moments. We also debate the probability of Antoine Dupont underage drinking.Thanks to Claire (@Claire_GThomas on Twitter or @clairegthomas on Instagram) for joining us. You can usually find her pitchside on any Premier 15s game, or doing radio commentary throughout the Six Nations.The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we take on another huge encounter as Italy dismantle Romania. We talk about Tony Spreadbury, Ramiro Pez, Neath's 2007 squad and how not to play rugby.The theme tune for this episode is "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Calvert from Blood & Mud owed us a favour, we invited him and his co-host Josh Gardner onto this podcast so we could all laugh at him, after witnessing England's 36-0 humiliation at the hands of the Springboks. May contain traces of Shaun Perry.Thanks to Lee (@bloodandmud on Twitter) and Josh (@joshgardner) for joining us. Chances are you already listen to the Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast, but if you don't, you can find it on all podcast networks. If you enjoy this, you'll definitely enjoy that.The theme tune for this episode is "Industrial Revolution Part Two", the official theme tune of the 2007 RWC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've made it! We've finally covered the median game of rugby from the sport's long history, Argentina's 33-3 win over Georgia. We talk Sixmas, Jonah Lomu and anecdotes of our grandad.The theme tune for this episode is the French 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our deep dive into the 2007 Rugby World Cup by looking at the introduction of both Ireland and Namibia to this tournament. Along the way, we talk about long sleeves, Moroccan rugby, the 1999 NBA All Stars and a new podcast cult hero.The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Luke Upton is our guest today. joining us to look over Wales vs Canada, a game he last watched in a pub. We chat about Sir Tasker Watkins, the joy of Shane and Luke's greatest claim to fame.Thanks to Luke (@MrLukeUpton or @Scrumdingers on Twitter) for joining us. Luke's latest book, Rugby's Greatest Mavericks, is available now at the link below. If you can, please follow Luke's advice and buy it at an independent bookshop!Rugby's Greatest Mavericks: https://uk.bookshop.org/books/rugby-s-greatest-mavericks/9781912631391This series' theme tune is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RugbyBits & Rugby Mad's Jared Wright joins the pod to enjoy a fruitful Springbok victory in their opening game of the 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign against Samoa. We talk chaotic captains, Siva Taus and many, many fights. May contain a Bryan Habana circlejerk.Thanks to Jared (@jaredwright17 on Twitter) for joining us. You can find the RugbyBits podcast on all good pod providers for a brilliant and unique outlook on rugby by passionate South African fans. Jared's work across social media is fantastic, so please give him a follow. The theme tune for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Scottish Rugby Podcast's Jonny McGinty sits down with us to talk about Scotland's tense 56-10 win over tournament newcomers Portugal. After a mini dive into Reese Witherspoon's career, we talk Steve Walsh, orange gloves and shed light on an incredible Accidental Partridge by the commentary team.Thanks to Jonny (@jonnyforms on Twitter) for his company. You can find The Scottish Rugby Podcast on all good podcast providers. The podcast's theme tune is a sample of the RWC 2007's official theme, "Industrial Revolution Part II" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our coverage of the 2007 tournament by watching defending champions England open their tournament against the USA, in a phenomenally boring game. We do a deep dive into Olly Barkley and men's magazines, while also discussing Clive Woodward and the American Dream.Theme tune is a sample of Jean Michel Jarre's Industrial Revolution Part 2, the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark AKA Two Cents Rugby is our guest this week as we watch New Zealand batter Italy. We talk rugby jerseys, Hakas, weather experts, tattooed arses and Richie McCaw.Theme tune for this episode is a sample of Jean-Michel Jarre's "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of Rugby World Cup 2007. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry and Nelson Dale from Draft Rugby fulfil their regular slot on the pod to watch Australia take Japan to the cleaners. Amongst a feast of tries, we find time to talk about Bernard Foley's balls, controversial jumpers, Sterling Mortlock at karaoke and the surprising similarities between Yuki Yatomi and David Bowie.Thanks to Nelson (@nelsonhdale on Twitter) and Harry (@harrisondale88) for joining us once again. You can find the Draft Rugby (@draftrugby) podcast on all pod platforms, covering all things Australian rugby.Standing in as our theme tune today is a sample of Jean Michael Jarre's "Industrial Revolution Part 2" - the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2007 Rugby World Cup is under way! In a two-hour epic we dissect the opening game, as Argentina upset hosts France in a brilliant first encounter. We also talk Blackout Rugby, Vanilla Ice, Better Call Saul and Cedric Heymans' hair.Apologies for no theme tune on this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the Squidge Rugby World Cup 2007 Retrospective! Robbie (@SquidgeRugby) and Will (@Will_Owen9) join forces to tackle the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup, as well as the Opening Non-Ceremony. We discuss The Super Eight, Half Man Half Biscuit, Simon Pegg and a character named Harry The Dog.Apologies, no theme tune on this episode. We'll get that sorted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first ever Squidge Rugby Blooper Reel! Contains unheard clips from throughout the 1987 series (and a couple from 2011) for you to enjoy. Don't expect any cutting edge analysis. Do expect to hear your favourite commentator politely asking to go to the toilet.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Also thanks to the following guests for their appearances in this episode: Josh Gardner, Iain Hay, Grav Prosser, Nelson Dale, Jamie Wall, Derek Bressette, Ben James, Blaine Scully, Rhiannon Garth Jones, Jamie Lyall, Sav from Linebreak and Adam Jenkins.Index:0:00 Intro03:32 Bloopers start16:40 adverts + interlude from Will Owen31:55 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an emotional episode, we finally say goodbye to the 1987 Rugby World Cup. It's been a long journey, but we finally wrap it up by each picking a team, game and try of the tournament. Last but not least, we ultimately crown our Rugby World Cup 1987 Player Of The Tournament.Thank you for listening to us this series - it is bizarre that anyone would listen to us talk about such niche rugby content.Special thanks to the following:Tom Rosenthal, Jamie Lyall, Jamie Wall, Wibble Rugby, Rhiannon Garth Jones, Derek Bresette, Iain Hay, Harrison Dale, Nelson Dale, Adam Jenkins, Grav Prosser, Sav from Linebreak, Lee Calvert, Paul Williams, Ben James, Josh Gardner and Gareth Mason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first ever Official Squidge Rugby Draft! Here, Robbie (@SquidgeRugby) and Will (@Will_Owen9) each take it in turns to select a player to form their Rugby World Cup dream teams. Expect some controversial selections, and a couple of tug-of-wars for sought after players...Thank you to Tom Rosenthal for our wonderful theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS IS PART 2 OF OUR EPISODE ON THE FINAL, PLEASE LISTEN TO PART 1 IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!We finally wrap up the 1987 tournament, as David Kirk and the All Blacks lift the Webb Ellis Cup. We also finally reveal the immediate plans for the podcast, including which World Cup we'll be diving into next...Thank you for listening to this bizarre series. Thanks to all dogs who ran onto the pitch. And most importantly, thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our simply beautiful theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've made it! It's finally time to analyse the first ever Rugby World Cup Final in 1987. We talk opening titles, Bernard Laporte's bum and Eden Park tours. We also reveal a little known secret about a previous game of the tournament.This is Part 1 of this episode. Part 2 will be released on Monday 26th September 2022. Thank you for listening!Thank you also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our resident Third Place Playoff expert and co-host of the Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast, Josh Gardner, returns to the pod for yet another Wales v Australia Bronze Final. Josh indulges us in chat about Pokemon, Chris Rea, Tomorrow's World and Bondi Beach.Thanks to Josh (@joshgardner or @rucked_mag on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the Blood & Mud Podcast on all podcast providers, and support them at https://www.patreon.com/bloodandmud . Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music.Apologies for the poor audio quality on this episode - rest assured it's a one-off! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben James of WalesOnline returns to the podcast, with the intention of discuss a World Cup semi-final. Instead, the conversation is driven by Neighbours, Rugby 08, Sean Connery and Paul McCartney.Thanks again to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The wonderful Paul Williams (no, not the Samoa fullback, the referee, the France lock with a similar name or even former England fly-half Peter Williams) makes his podcast debut as we dissect one of the best Rugby World Cup matches ever, and the best game of 1987. In this lengthy conversation, we also discuss French adverts, Mario Party, nuisance ballboys and Paul's mum's favourite player.Thanks to Paul (@thepaulwilliams on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music.This is a long episode - if you'd like to split it in two, consider listening to/from around 1:07:13! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the last quarter final! And Ireland have had their quarter final curse placed upon them at long last. We discuss banks, farts, Chris Martin and Mike Myers to avoid giving Ireland the humiliating dressing down they deserve.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blood & Mud's Lee Calvert returns to the pod for some more quarter final action, as England are thoroughly boring in their 16-3 loss to this Wales team. We talk gardening, Hamilton, polling methodology and estate agents.Thank you to Lee (@bloodandmud on Twitter) for joining us once more. I would include a link to his podcast, but let's face it, you already listen to it. Do check out their patreon, though: https://www.patreon.com/bloodandmudThanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh from a visit to Fiji for The SuperBoot Mission, Jamie Wall joins us to talk the second ever Rugby World Cup quarter final, between France and Fiji. We talk Irish cartoons, flour bombs, NWA and the modern All Blacks.Thanks again to Jamie (@JamieWall2 on Twitter) for his company. Links to his books are attached below. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music.Follow this link to buy Jamie's (fantastic) rugby books, including Brothers In Black and Facing The Haka: https://www.jamiewallrugby.com/buy-my-books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's knockout time! New Zealand progress with a convincing win over Scotland, but that doesn't stop us talking bulls, Love Island, kick routines and Talking Heads.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final pool game! It's Australia vs Japan! And it's played at a ground with insanely large goalposts! We stop to talk about Coldplay, Worcester, money and Shawn Mendes.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a small faff finding footage of the game, we turn to Ireland's 32-9 win over Tonga from the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We also talk about Glastonbury, Waluigi and a Tongan fullback who found himself in a jungle.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Linebreak Rugby's Sav is back on the pod to help us through one of the duller games of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We get the game out of the way so we can talk Gareth Chilcott, historians, church marketing strategies and breakfast cereals.Thanks to Sav (@LinebreakRugby on Twitter) for joining us once again. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grav from Ruck 'n' Roll joins the podcast to discuss Wales' 40-9 win over Canada from 1987. We revisit talk of bears, 10-man scrums and SuperNumber8s. We also converse about sliced bread, Mazdas, Batman and The Muppets.Thanks to Grav (@RnRRugby on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the Ruck 'n' Roll podcast on all good pod providers. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You join us as we revisit France's record-breaking 70-12 win over Zimbabwe in 1987. In a desperate plea not to talk about the game, we discuss Steven Spielberg, tobacco farming and Birmingham New Street. We also discover our new talents as detectives, and briefly visit another universe.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam Jenkins of Linebreak Rugby and The Dummy Runner returns to the pod to pour over Scotland's win over Romania from 1987. While gushing over Bill McLaren, we talk Napoleon Dynamite, Spider-Man and the prophecy of Jonny Wilkinson.Thanks to Adam for joining us. You can follow him at @dummy_runner on Twitter for satirical rugby news, or @LinebreakRugby for lots of other content. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we are here to talk about New Zealand's final pool match of the 1987 tournament, in which they convincingly topped Los Pumas. We talk skydiving, pre-match scandals, emergency scrum-halves and certain other guests who take the field.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we focus on England's 60-7 victory over Japan from the 1987 World Cup, with particular focus on Burglar Bill, Stein Lager and Mark Ella's questionable commentary. We also talk about popcorn, Star Wars and Depeche Mode.Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale return to the pod to talk about Australia battering a dropgoal-happy tier two nation in 1987. We also chat about Owen Wilson, Apocalypse Now, the philosophy of law and celebrity lifeguards. Robbie also starts his first ever YouTube beef!Thanks to Harry (@harrisondale88 on Twitter) and Nelson (@Nelsonhdale) for joining us. You can find Draft Rugby online at @draftrugby or draftrugby.com . The Draft Rugby podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, which Nelson loved! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a rollercoaster. We talk about Italy's win over Fiji in the 1987 World Cup, with extra chat of qualification. We also talk Beyoncé, Charlie Chaplin, weird commentary and introduce a new section of the podcast, entitled "Bloody SuperBoot Story Time". Robbie also loses his mind at one point.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squidge and Will are back after both catching covid, to watch France tear the USA apart in the Rugby World Cup of 1987. In a hectic episode, we also discuss Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Jim Broadbent, crumpets, modern marriage in New Zealand and Justin Bieber. We also give an update on all the money in the world.Thanks as always for Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.