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The Official Rugby World Cup 2025 Podcast
Episode 7 - Bernard Jackman, Niko Matawalu & Jamie Roberts Wrap up the Pools and Preview the Quarterfinals
The quarter-finals are finally here and we're joined by a stellar cast on this week's episode of the Official Rugby World Cup Podcast, presented by Asahi Super Dry, to look ahead to what's set to be a mouthwatering weekend of World Cup clashes. British & Irish Lions legend Jamie Roberts, Ex Irish International and one of the sharpest minds in rugby Bernard Jackman, and Fijian star Niko Matawalu join host Gethin Jones to unpick all the action, preview the quarters and of course share some hilarious stories along the way.
We find out the ridiculous lengths Warren Gatland goes to to motivate his players from physical and mental punishment to forcing them to don a fake tan, discuss why the Northern hemisphere are so dominant, find out how Ireland have become such a successful rugby nation and uncover the key changes put in place that have unlocked Fijis fortunes. The lads also debate what 10/12/13 combination England should go with, why the All Blacks are basking in being 'the hunters rather than the hunted', the importance of the inside centre position at this WC, why Gavin Henson hated ice baths and we find out how Sextons and O'Driscoll's sons are already wreaking havoc across Irish rugby.
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01:04:47||Season 2, Ep. 10The Rugby World Cup is done and dusted for another year but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. While a number of World Rugby honours have already been dished out to some well-deserving winners, we're taking a slightly different approach with our awards, with England's Marlie Packer, USA's Erica Jarrell-Searcy and Wales' Gwen Crabb joining the show to mark the occasion. Who had the best celebration? Who was the style icon of the tournament? And exactly just what IS a 'Hey Mammas Lesbian'? Find out answers to all those questions and more on the final episode of the Official Rugby World Cup Pod for 2025.
9. Episode 9 - The CHAOS and GLORY that comes with winning a Rugby World Cup
01:07:58||Season 2, Ep. 9England are the Rugby World Cup champions!After a hard-fought battle with Canada, England have taken home the glory. 2025 champions Rosie Galligan and Marlie Packer join the show alongside previous winner Rachel Burford to discuss the post-match shenanigans, the World Rugby Player of the Year, and THAT Twickenham crowd.
8. Episode 8 - There can be ONLY ONE: It's finals time at the Rugby World Cup
01:03:20||Season 2, Ep. 8The Last Dance has arrived! It's the hometown heroes v the fan favourites with England taking on Canada at Allianz Stadium in the grand final of the Rugby World Cup this weekend.Pam Buisa and Rachael Burford join the Pod this week to convince Betty and Anne why their teams are best placed to take home the gold medal come the end of the night.
7. Episode 7 - Can England win a World Cup playing at only 30 PER CENT??
45:05||Season 2, Ep. 7Former Red Rose Kat Merchant joins the podcast this week to preview what's sure to be two pulsating Rugby World Cup semi-finals, while the gang also sink their teeth into a heartbreaking quarter-final loss for Ireland and some big wins for New Zealand and Canada, and ask the question why England aren't yet at their best.
6. Episode 6 - Canada and Black Ferns FLEX while Red Roses FALTER?
01:00:01||Season 2, Ep. 6Things are starting to get serious at the Rugby World Cup, which is exactly why we've brought in comedian Abi Clarke to lighten the mood ahead of some do-or-die quarter-finals clashes. Canada's Pam Buisa also joins the show to dissect all the action from the past weekend with host-with-the-most Betty Glover and the always effervescent Anne Onwusiri.
5. Episode 5 - Sudden death arrives early while Springboks make history
52:04||Season 2, Ep. 5Seven teams have qualified for the Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals, with the USA and Australia set to fight to the death for the last knockout berth. The Springbok Women, meanwhile, have made history and the fireworks on the field have been equalled by the incredible buzz happening off the pitch. Philippa Tuttiet joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to discuss everything RWC25.
4. Episode 4 - Can anyone slay the Rugby World Cup giants?
50:56||Season 2, Ep. 4The World Cup is off to a blazing start and already some of the biggest teams in the world are starting to flex their muscles. Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri are joined by 2021 Rugby World Cup winner Kendra Cocksedge to discuss the opening weekend.
3. Episode 3 - The wait is over... Here comes the Rugby World Cup!
44:50||Season 2, Ep. 3It's only two days until the opening game of Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 and we're gearing up for a jam-packed opener in Sunderland when England take on the United States. Meanwhile, Scotland midfielder Meryl Smith gives us all the goss from within the Thistles camp.
2. Episode 2 - Is Ellie Kildunne the best player in the universe?
41:38||Season 2, Ep. 2World Rugby Women's Player of the Year and England fullback Ellie Kildunne joins Betty Glover and Anne Onwusiri to explain why losing the 2021 Rugby World Cup was the best thing that's ever happened to her - and why the Red Roses are perfectly poised to strike in 2025.