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The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.


Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis.

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The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.


Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Published 2020-07-27

Operation Restart Player Special

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In a special edition of The Ruck, Alex Lowe speaks to Wasps' rising star Jacob Umaga, Owen Slot finds out how the West Country's treating Ben Earl and Max Malins while Lawrence Dallaglio discovers if there's life after Leicester for Guy Thompson.

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In a special edition of The Ruck, Alex Lowe speaks to Wasps' rising star Jacob Umaga, Owen Slot finds out how the West Country's treating Ben Earl and Max Malins while Lawrence Dallaglio discovers if there's life after Leicester for Guy Thompson.

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Published 2020-07-20

All The Rugby, All of The Time!

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Ruck regulars Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe as they discuss the fallout from a 52-week season, Eddie Jones' pleas for less "finishers" and the continued crisis in Fijian rugby

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Ruck regulars Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe as they discuss the fallout from a 52-week season, Eddie Jones' pleas for less "finishers" and the continued crisis in Fijian rugby

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Published 2020-07-13

Welfare, Warfare and Welford Road

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot. Find out what the panel make of midweek rugby and why they think Manu Tuilagi leaving Leicester is fantastic business... for Leicester

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stephen Jones, Alex Lowe and Owen Slot. Find out what the panel make of midweek rugby and why they think Manu Tuilagi leaving Leicester is fantastic business... for Leicester

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Published 2020-07-06

Where Are We And What Happens Next?

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Owen Slot is joined by Rugby Player Association chairman Mark Lambert, Wasps chief executive Stephen Vaughan and leading rugby administrator Mark Evans to discuss the impact of coronavirus and explore what happens next to the sport

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Owen Slot is joined by Rugby Player Association chairman Mark Lambert, Wasps chief executive Stephen Vaughan and leading rugby administrator Mark Evans to discuss the impact of coronavirus and explore what happens next to the sport

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Published 2020-06-29

Virtual Rugby Show Special

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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

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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

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Published 2020-06-22

Contracts, Chaos and Canada!

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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

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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

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Published 2020-06-15

Players, Plans and Penalty Counts

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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

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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

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Published 2020-06-08

Rugby Returns!

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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

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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

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Published 2020-06-01

Joe Cokanasiga Special

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Alex Lowe catches up with the England and Bath winger, Joe Cokanasiga, who discusses recovering from the knee injury which dogged his World Cup, coping with family trauma during lockdown and an unusual start to his sporting career

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Alex Lowe catches up with the England and Bath winger, Joe Cokanasiga, who discusses recovering from the knee injury which dogged his World Cup, coping with family trauma during lockdown and an unusual start to his sporting career

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Published 2020-05-25

When Will It Ever End..?

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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

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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

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Published 2020-05-18

Caps, Cuts and Coaches

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe as they discuss the fallout from Lord Myners' salary cap review, more pay cuts for players as part of Operation Restart and why Gloucester are on the hunt for a new head coach

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe as they discuss the fallout from Lord Myners' salary cap review, more pay cuts for players as part of Operation Restart and why Gloucester are on the hunt for a new head coach

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Published 2020-05-11

England Coaches Special

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The Ruck heads to the heart of the England coaching set-up (virtually speaking) with Lawrence Dallaglio chatting to defence coach, John Mitchell, while Owen Slot catches up with Matt Proudfoot, Eddie Jones' new forwards coach

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The Ruck heads to the heart of the England coaching set-up (virtually speaking) with Lawrence Dallaglio chatting to defence coach, John Mitchell, while Owen Slot catches up with Matt Proudfoot, Eddie Jones' new forwards coach

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Published 2020-05-04

The Strange Case of the Missing Rugby Writers

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Owen Slot is joined by Mark Evans, Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss the repercussions of Bill Beaumont's re-election as Chairman of World Rugby. Plus, the panel debate The Times & Sunday Times list of Top 10 Players in the World

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Owen Slot is joined by Mark Evans, Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss the repercussions of Bill Beaumont's re-election as Chairman of World Rugby. Plus, the panel debate The Times & Sunday Times list of Top 10 Players in the World

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Published 2020-05-01

Introducing Stories of our times - Hold your horses: should Cheltenham Festival have gone ahead?

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Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event to take place prior to the national lockdown in the UK. But should it ever have happened? The four-day fixture took place in March and has since become a lightning rod for criticism around perceived government inaction on the coronavirus crisis. We talk to people who were there.

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Introducing our new free daily news podcast, Stories of our times. It takes you to the heart of the stories that matter, with exclusive access and reporting. Published for the start of your day, it is hosted by Manveen Rana and David Aaronovitch.


Cheltenham Festival was the last major sporting event to take place prior to the national lockdown in the UK. But should it ever have happened? The four-day fixture took place in March and has since become a lightning rod for criticism around perceived government inaction on the coronavirus crisis. We talk to people who were there.

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Published 2020-04-27

Premiership Problems

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stuart Barnes, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones as they discuss the latest problems for the Premiership, defend European rugby and give their lockdown lowdown on the best books and films to keep you entertained

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Stuart Barnes, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones as they discuss the latest problems for the Premiership, defend European rugby and give their lockdown lowdown on the best books and films to keep you entertained

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Published 2020-04-20

Jason Leonard Did What?!

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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

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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

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Published 2020-04-16

Ben Youngs Special

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Lawrence Dallaglio finds out what lockdown life is like for Leicester legend Ben Youngs. The England scrum half discusses Eddie Jones' new contract, being stuck on 99 caps and the challenges of keeping in shape whilst home schooling two toddlers.

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Lawrence Dallaglio finds out what lockdown life is like for Leicester legend Ben Youngs. The England scrum half discusses Eddie Jones' new contract, being stuck on 99 caps and the challenges of keeping in shape whilst home schooling two toddlers.

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Published 2020-04-13

Damian Hopley Special

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Stephen Jones is in conversation with Damian Hopley, the chief executive of the Rugby Players' Association. They discuss the difficulties caused by the current lockdown and the pressure on players when they eventually do return.

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Stephen Jones is in conversation with Damian Hopley, the chief executive of the Rugby Players' Association. They discuss the difficulties caused by the current lockdown and the pressure on players when they eventually do return.

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Published 2020-04-06

Lockdowns, Locals and Laporte

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined remotely by Stephen Jones and Owen Slot as they discuss a new contract for Eddie Jones, World Rugby's plans for a Club World Cup and how much Slotty's missing the pub

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined remotely by Stephen Jones and Owen Slot as they discuss a new contract for Eddie Jones, World Rugby's plans for a Club World Cup and how much Slotty's missing the pub

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Published 2020-03-30

Not Now, Cato!

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Stephen Jones is joined by Mark Evans, Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to discuss when we're likely to see rugby return and what shape the sport might be in when it does. Plus, find out which member of The Ruck team has a Pink Panther ringtone...

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Stephen Jones is joined by Mark Evans, Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to discuss when we're likely to see rugby return and what shape the sport might be in when it does. Plus, find out which member of The Ruck team has a Pink Panther ringtone...

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Published 2020-03-23

Looking for Lions in a Lockdown

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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

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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

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Published 2020-03-16

What Happens Now?

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With the sport suspended during the worsening coronavirus situation, Owen Slot is joined at a safe distance by Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss what rugby should do to combat the crisis

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With the sport suspended during the worsening coronavirus situation, Owen Slot is joined at a safe distance by Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss what rugby should do to combat the crisis

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Published 2020-03-09

Tries, Tantrums and Tackle Tickles

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Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Alex Lowe get down and dirty on Joe Marler, the future of Eddie Jones, propping pugilists and coronavirus cancellations following the fourth round of this year's Six Nations

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Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Alex Lowe get down and dirty on Joe Marler, the future of Eddie Jones, propping pugilists and coronavirus cancellations following the fourth round of this year's Six Nations

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Published 2020-03-02

And Here Are Your Headlines...

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Alex Lowe takes us through the big, breaking rugby news of the weekend with the help of Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and Nigel Botherway. TV rights, the coronavirus, law changes and mid-season transfers all feature, as well as some actual rugby

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Alex Lowe takes us through the big, breaking rugby news of the weekend with the help of Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and Nigel Botherway. TV rights, the coronavirus, law changes and mid-season transfers all feature, as well as some actual rugby

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Published 2020-02-27

How To Win A Grand Slam: John Rutherford

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In the finals episode of our special Six Nations series, Owen Slot meets John Rutherford, the fly-half who guided Scotland to the Grand Slam in 1984 - only their second-ever clean sweep and the first in 59 years

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In the finals episode of our special Six Nations series, Owen Slot meets John Rutherford, the fly-half who guided Scotland to the Grand Slam in 1984 - only their second-ever clean sweep and the first in 59 years

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Published 2020-02-24

Ohhhh Maro Itoje!

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Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes to discuss wins for England, France and Scotland in the Six Nations. Plus, find out why the panel think Maro Itoje should be leading the Lions as well as his country

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Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes to discuss wins for England, France and Scotland in the Six Nations. Plus, find out why the panel think Maro Itoje should be leading the Lions as well as his country

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Published 2020-02-20

How To Win A Grand Slam: Adam Jones

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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?

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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?

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Published 2020-02-17

The Knives Are Out...

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Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones offer sympathy to Owen Slot after his ski holiday was rudely interrupted by news of funding cuts in the Championship and coaching cuts at Wasps. The team also look ahead to an intriguing weekend in the Six Nations

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Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones offer sympathy to Owen Slot after his ski holiday was rudely interrupted by news of funding cuts in the Championship and coaching cuts at Wasps. The team also look ahead to an intriguing weekend in the Six Nations

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Published 2020-02-13

How To Win A Grand Slam: Will Carling

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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

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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

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Published 2020-02-10

(No) Planes, Trains & Automobiles

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Lawrence Dallaglio is on his lonesome with the rest of The Ruck team scattered around the country trying to get from Edinburgh. But that doesn't stop Owen Slot and Stephen Jones helping him to discuss Storm Ciara, beer bottles, sausages and even some Six Nations rugby.

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Lawrence Dallaglio is on his lonesome with the rest of The Ruck team scattered around the country trying to get from Edinburgh. But that doesn't stop Owen Slot and Stephen Jones helping him to discuss Storm Ciara, beer bottles, sausages and even some Six Nations rugby.

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Published 2020-02-06

How to Win a Grand Slam: Brian O'Driscoll

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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

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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

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Published 2020-02-03

Brutal? Non. Beaten? Mais Oui...

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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.

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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.

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Published 2020-01-29

Women's Six Nations Special

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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.

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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.

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Published 2020-01-27

Forget Sarries, It's The Six Nations!

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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?

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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?

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Published 2020-01-20

Saracens: Champions Cup to Championship

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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.

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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.

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Published 2020-01-13

A Back Row at Scrum Half? It Might Just Work...

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Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe review the latest action in Europe, discuss the likely quarter-final line-up and look ahead to Eddie Jones' Six Nations squad. Could England really play a flanker at No.9?

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Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe review the latest action in Europe, discuss the likely quarter-final line-up and look ahead to Eddie Jones' Six Nations squad. Could England really play a flanker at No.9?

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Published 2020-01-06

Good Evans! What Next for English Rugby?

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and former Saracens Director of Rugby, Mark Evans, to discuss the latest comings and goings down Hendon Way. Will there be departures from the playing squad? And what do Premiership Rugby need to do next?

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and former Saracens Director of Rugby, Mark Evans, to discuss the latest comings and goings down Hendon Way. Will there be departures from the playing squad? And what do Premiership Rugby need to do next?

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Published 2019-12-30

That Was The Decade That Was...

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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.

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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.

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Published 2019-12-23

The Ruck Christmas Party

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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.

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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.

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Published 2019-12-16

The Battle of Brent Cross

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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.

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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.

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Published 2019-12-09

The Good, The Bath and The Ugly...

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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

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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

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Published 2019-12-02

In The Bleak East Midlands...

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Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio and Alex Lowe discuss Eddie Jones, Northampton's success and what Leicester need to do to avoid relegation. Plus, Ollie Thorley on his favourite Christmas carol and how Tina Turner launched Lawrence's singing career

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Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio and Alex Lowe discuss Eddie Jones, Northampton's success and what Leicester need to do to avoid relegation. Plus, Ollie Thorley on his favourite Christmas carol and how Tina Turner launched Lawrence's singing career

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Published 2019-11-25

Don't Mention The "S" Word...

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Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are back from Japan and it's fair to say they don't see eye-to-eye on the Saracens scandal. Plus, all the news and views from the second round of European action

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Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones are back from Japan and it's fair to say they don't see eye-to-eye on the Saracens scandal. Plus, all the news and views from the second round of European action

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Published 2019-11-03

Lost in Translation

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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

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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

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Published 2019-10-31

It's The Final Countdown

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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

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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

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Published 2019-10-28

The Greatest Ever

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Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot, David Walsh, Alex Lowe and Gavin Rich to discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. And find out why Lawrence Dallaglio believes the victory against the All Blacks was England's greatest-ever performance.

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Stephen Jones is joined by Owen Slot, David Walsh, Alex Lowe and Gavin Rich to discuss the Rugby World Cup semi-finals. And find out why Lawrence Dallaglio believes the victory against the All Blacks was England's greatest-ever performance.

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Published 2019-10-25

Let It Go... It's The Semi-Finals!

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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...

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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...

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Published 2019-10-21

And Then There Were Four...

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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

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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

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Published 2019-10-17

What a Weekend!

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Lawrence Dallaglio's arrived in Japan, where he's joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Peter O'Reilly to look ahead to a mouth-watering weekend of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

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Lawrence Dallaglio's arrived in Japan, where he's joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Peter O'Reilly to look ahead to a mouth-watering weekend of Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

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Published 2019-10-13

The Miracle of Yokohama

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones, Peter O'Reilly and Alex Lowe after Japan beat both Scotland and Typhoon Hagibis to reach the quarter-finals. Plus, the boys find out what it's like to be in the middle a major meteorological event

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Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot, Stephen Jones, Peter O'Reilly and Alex Lowe after Japan beat both Scotland and Typhoon Hagibis to reach the quarter-finals. Plus, the boys find out what it's like to be in the middle a major meteorological event

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