The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

Charlie aka Sav of Linebreak Rugby joins us to enjoy England's hammering of Romania. We scrutinise the Romanian lineout, Chris Ashton's finishing technique and what Mike Tindall constitutes 'running'. We also reach out to Tom Cruise to ask for guest appearances in his upcoming film.A huge thanks to Sav (@LinebreakRugby on Twitter) for joining us. Please check out his twitter for his consistent heroics, analysis and shithousery. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we talk about the USA's tough day against in-form Australia. Contains mentions of classics such as Harry Potter and The Truman Show, as well as lots of fanboying over Blaine Scully and Quade Cooper.Thanks as always for listening. A huge thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are back to talk over South Africa's close-fought 87-0 win over Namibia. We briefly discuss rugby: more specifically Bryan Habana's record-breaking try and Two Time IRB Try Of The Year Nominee Chrysander Botha's try saving tackle on "The Beast", Tendai Mtawarira. More importantly, we chat about vampire squids, baboons, prostitutes and the other career of Namibia flanker Schalk van der Merwe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Larner re-joins us to discuss his love for stats, flags and Friends With Benefits, as we watch Tonga battle to victory over Japan. We also discuss Moana and Chad Plato's social media following, as well as organising the first ever pod social, featuring Russian cyclist Dimitri Strakhov.Thanks to Sam (@SamLStandsUp on Twitter) for coming back on the podcast. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Don't forget to follow Chad Plato (@PlatoChad) on Twitter and join the chain of messages for him! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We revisit Italy's emphatic win over Russia, in their second match of the World Cup campaign. We also talk over Russia's first ever Rugby World Cup try, as well as illegally branded garments and player mispronunciations. Also contains reviews of classics such as Clifford The Big Red Dog and 100% Wolf. This episode is brought to you by Guilio Toniolatti's Pasta.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We aren't joined by Carly Rae Jepsen and a group of lawyers today, as we talk about France's eventual emphatic win over a defiant Canadian team. We talk about wine, ice hockey and a Nintendo 64 classic called Ander Hero.You can listen to Carly Rae Jepsen's latest album "Dedicated" on all major streaming platforms now. You can also leave a review on this podcast if you'd be so kind.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by commentator, journalist and esteemed social media celebrity Nick Heath to watch England's second game of their World Cup campaign and chat his time in New Zealand, including where he wad the moment he heard some dwarfs had just been tossed... Also contains a quiz concerning Star Trek, Birmingham bus routes and a Weasel named Derek.Thanks to Nick (@nickheathsport on Twitter) for joining us, Nick's podcast, Cue Commentator (@CueCommentator on Twitter) is available on all major podcasting platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WalesOnline writer and Welsh Rugby Podcast host Ben James joins us to talk about Wales' second game of the tournament, in which they scrape past Samoa. We discuss all sorts of things, including our favourite jokes, ironing boards, the film Knock Knock starring Keanu Reeves, and some of the lesser known touring members of the Manic Street Preachers.Thanks to Ben (@benjames1796 on Twitter) for his company. The Welsh Rugby Podcast is available on all major podcasting platforms. A huge thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Tom Savage of Munster Rugby fansite Three Red Kings to discuss Ireland's historic win over Australia. We also talk about Bryce Heem's alleged germ-spreading habits, flyhalves' relationships with their enemies and which James Bond villains would make good second rows.A huge thanks to Tom (@threeredkings on Twitter) for joining us. You can check out the Three Red Kings website at https://www.threeredkings.com/ for more analysis on Munster and Ireland. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by rugby YouTuber and passionate Springboks fan Gareth Mason to discuss South Africa's romping win over Fiji. We are sidetracked by questioning who won the 2019 World Cup, why Sarel Pretorious never won Springbok caps and how Gurthro Steenkamp would look as a weather girl.A huge thanks to Gareth (@GarethRMason on Twitter) for joining us on this episode. Please check out his YouTube channel (search Gareth Mason) which includes great content from analysis to live streams. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are rejoined by RugbyPass writer Rhiannon Garth Jones to observe the Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino show, in which Argentina comprehensively beat Romania. Along the way we talk Pan's Labyrinth, Shakira and Sesame Street. May contain a guest appearance from Michael Caine.Thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us and persisting. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look back on New Zealand's comprehensive hammering of Japan. Along the way, we analyse rappers Scribe and P-Money's hit All Black Everything and recount tales of questionable arcade activities. We also obsess over Ma'a Nonu, and may or may not interview acclaimed hip-hop superstar P-Money.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USA rugby legend and recently-retired captain Blaine Scully joins us to cover the Americans' second outing of the 2011 tournament, in which the USA fought to victory over Russia. We talk about leadership, alternative career opportunities and New Zealand's obsession with rugby.A huge thanks to Blaine (@BlaineScully1 on Twitter) for his time and company. His podcast, The Captain's Code (@TheCaptainsCode on Twitter) is available on all major podcasting services. Thanks also (as always) to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We go all-in as Canada and Tonga play out a nail-biting belter, so good we almost feel bad for going on any tangents. Includes discussion of some excellent tries, back-and-forth drama, and Carly Rae Jepsen.Thanks as ever to Tom Rosenthal for our outstanding theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We divert from from the 2011 World Cup to eulogise over French Rugby League legend Puig Aubert. We question how a man compared to Yoann Huget, Keith Richards and Bootlegger can still be a legend of the sport.Thanks as usual to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are faced with some difficulties when it comes to watching the whole of this game, in which Samoa humbled a tired but battling Namibian outfit. Forgetting Alesana Tuilagi's hat-trick, we talk about DJ Khaled and Harry Potter, as well as pitching the video game Pro Evolution Kevin.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, and to anyone who has sent in their feedback or left a review. Apologies if there's a (minor) audio difficulty in the last 30 seconds or so. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Harlequins Women's communications executive and rugby writer Ali Stokes to watch Wales give the Springboks an unexpected scare. We also compare Pierre Spies to Chris Pratt, pitch a collab between Pitbull, Sarah Beckett and Paul Lasike, and spot a certain 'jazzy' Rassie Erasmus.A huge thanks to Ali (@alistokesmedia on Twitter) for joining us, and to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music.This was also recorded a couple of days before Mr Erasmus said anyone on this week's pod "understands the game" and is "very very funny", just for reference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by the hilarious Dummy Runner's Adam Jenkins to marvel in the handsomeness of Blaine Scully, along with a game of rugby which happened around him. We also talk at lengths about New York indie band Vampire Weekend, as well as Brian O'Driscoll's bodily functions.A huge thanks to Adam (@dummy_runner on Twitter) for joining us, as well as Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Apologies for any audio issues which may be present in this episode.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look over a valiant first half effort from Italy against a much stronger Australian side. Along the way, we debate meaningful topics including the mortality of Sergio Parisse, what sort of rugby players Wallace & Gromit would be, and most importantly: what IS rugby?A huge thank you to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Rugby World and Planet Rugby's Sam Larner to occasionally address England's turgid win over Argentina. Instead of dissecting possibly the dullest game of the World Cup, we discuss missed goal kicks, 2019 reserve Russian flyhalf Ramil Gaysin and discover how many times Sam has seen the film Friends With Benefits, starring Justin Timberlake.A huge thanks to Sam (@SamLStandsUp on Twitter) for joining us, and to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're joined by RugbyPass writer Rhiannon Garth Jones as a Japan team who hadn't won a World Cup match in twenty years pushed eventual finalists France all the way. This episode definitely contains zero mentions of Chris Ashton or the wonders of Thai cinema.A huge thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us, and to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look one of the greatest test matches never discussed for an absurd amount of time, as Fiji score six tries to beat a brave yet entertaining Namibia side. Featuring a young up-and-comer called Leone Nakarawa, a seven-minute hat-trick of drop goals, and two of the world's most impressive knock-ons. Stay tuned for details on important matters, such as Paraguay's elite rugby club roster, and Power Rangers analogies.A huge thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for providing us with our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our second episode we cover Scotland escaping a scare from underdogs Romania. We pour over the glorious Marius Tincu, a chunky Romanian winger and a moment Chris Paterson would rather forget.A huge thanks to Tom Rosenthal for providing us with our BANGING theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our debut episode, we look back at the opening game of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, between New Zealand and Tonga at Eden Park. We focus on important details such as New Zealand's six tries and the unheralded moment a Tongan replacement prop flattened Dan Carter, before scoring himself. May also contain traces of the glamorous Tongan front row.A huge thanks to Tom Rosenthal for providing us with our BANGING theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2011. The All Blacks haven't won a World Cup since the original, Wales are used to going out in the pools, England are still wondering whether Martin Johnson might be a coach, and a whole raft of tier two nations are out for blood. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and his fellow rugby nerd brother for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.