Ruck & Maul Rugby Podcast

The final round of the Gallagher Premiership season ends in off-field controversy, but on-field quality. We also discuss Eddie Jones' England training squad announcement, with a number of fresh faces invited into camp.

As we approach the business end of the European competitions, two West Country sides rise to the fore, as Bristol & Exeter progress to the finals of the Challenge and Champions Cup respectively. We discuss this and more on this week's podcast.

European rugby returned this weekend, with the best from the Gallagher Premiership, Pro 14 & Top 14 going head to head. Among the talking points; Bristol cruise into the semis after demolishing the Dragons, Saracens untroubled by the loss of Owen Farrell defeat Leinster in their own back yard, and Cheslin Kolbe creates his own highlight reel once again.

A thriller down in New Zealand as they show the world just how ridiculous their depth is, and a shocker at Allianz Park as Farrell plays too close to the edge and earns himself a red card. Our thoughts on this and more in Episode 16- Farrell Falls Foul.

In a weekend where the Chiefs and the Sharks dominated, with high score-lines, optional defence and offloads galore, we were left wondering whether we were actually watching the Gallagher Premiership, or whether Super Rugby had somehow returned!

In this episode we discuss great rugby tragedies, rivalries renewed in the Pro14, and top 4 shake-ups in the Gallagher Premiership.

As Super Rugby Aotearoa comes to a close, the Gallagher Premiership returns. We sum up the Aotearoa competition, give our players and breakout stars of the tournament, before dissecting the first round of Premiership games since March.

Rugby in the UK is finally back! There have been plenty of changes in playing in coaching staff across all 12 teams, and with 9 rounds of rugby left to play, there's still all to play for.In part 2 we take a look at London Irish, Northampton, Sale, Saracens, Wasps, & Worcester.

Rugby in the UK is finally back! There have been plenty of changes in playing in coaching staff across all 12 teams, and with 9 rounds of rugby left to play, there's still all to play for.In part 1 we take a look at Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Gloucester, Harlequins & Leicester.