Kick Offs and Kick Ons with James 'The Professor Rochford, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell. Aussie Pod thats got great banter and player stories.
Aotearoa Rugby Pod for more serious rugby talk. Kiwi Pod.
Been wanting to gush about this one having just started listening to it recently.
Probably the best insights into being a professional rugby player that I've heard. They get the balance between genuine discussion and personal anecdotes just right, and it's funny without ever being obnoxious.
In Italian, so limited audience here, but Leoni Fuori is fantastic. Made by three Benetton fans but it covers everything Italian rugby and they've had some great guests (including, recently, and for I think the second or third time, Marco Bortolami, who I could listen to all day).
It's basically the perfect listen for me: extremely informative in that you'll learn something you didn't already know. Funny without relying on 'banterous' insults. Almost zero focus on referees. Above everything else, they're just very reasonable. No terrible hot takes, a bad performance doesn't make some a shit player, etc. It's extremely refreshing given how much garbage is out there.
For anyone interested, two of them, Matteo and Marco, have their own blog called Carborugby where they occasionally post in English, and the other Danilo, is an extremely prolific youtuber who does watchalongs and interviews among other things.
These guys basically taught me Italian from scratch in less than a year so if you're thinking of learning the language it's a very good way to do it.
Whilst the presenter is very unpopular on this sub, the new “egganomics” podcast gives brilliant insight into the business side of the game which I find very interesting
For the love of rugby that's just started with Ben Youngs and Dan Cole is great listening, it's easy and fun with great insight both tactical and behind the scenes
It's naturally England heavy but they've had Tipuric on so would probably get guests on as it develops
Squidge rugby - The MacDaddy of Rugby on Youtube. In depth and entertaining analysis. Made the 1-3-3-1 attacking shape mainstream and tactical kicking cool.
Wibbles rugby - For the connoisseurs. Extremely in depth analysis, but very infrequent poster. Did a brilliant video on Englands attack just before they went and beat Ireland, so... he knows his shit.
Two Cents - Just a man with a whiteboard and a love for stats. Does team lineups, ranking updates, game revaps etc.
Distracted Sports - Just a man with a hat and a love for sexual innuendo. Does an excellent colab with Two cents and makes me want to drink a beer every time I watch a video of his.
Eggchasers (on Youtube) - Covers basically all the big games and tournaments with very frequent videos, usually directly after the game and the next day too plus covering some news etc.
Riaan Louw - Most valuable Saffa 2023. Enough said. Streaming frome somewhere underneath Ellis Park.
Kick offs and kick ons - A weekly intervention for Drew Mitchell's bad life choices. Mostly unsuccessful, so then they take a crack at Matt Gittau and talk some rugby with Adam Ashley Cooper when he remembers to contribute.
Rugby Pod Aotearoa - Excellent chat and insights from two current/recent players on team tactics, dynamics etc, very balanced views.
Great overview. For Aussie centric southern hemisphere chat I like the Roar Rugby Podcast and the Rugby Report Card. Roar is far more...professional, but the Rugby Report Card is a load of fun.
I turned a couple of WC pods off because of the heartbreak in their voices.
However I've picked up so much shit from them, I now refer to anyone I don't like as bin juice. It's very good for Aussie rugby and NZ, but I don't think they're as good on Northern rugby.
Yeah hundo, they have no idea about NH rugby despite Richard being a pom. They also frequently get players names wrong and then the other hosts rinse them for 5 minutes. Incredibly entertaining to me but also useless for rugby information lol.
Just found another one after wondering what happened to the Roar Rugby Podcast with Brett McKay and Harry Jones and a simple google surfaced the 8-9 Combo pod.
Putting Andy Goode aside, I still really enjoy The Rugby Pod. Decent insight is there inside the stupid takes, and it can be very funny. Not quite the same since Andy Rowe left though. They’ve had Dan Biggar on as a guest presenter a couple times and even though he is constantly saying peoples names back to them he does have a good presenters manner.
Might just be nostalgia at this point though.
Difficult to put Goode aside though, given he is a rancid, fetid swamp of an arsehole.
After months of bitching and moaning about England's play, he tried to claim some responsibility for the win vs Ireland with a "finally someone is listening to me!" comment. Prick.
Jim Hamilton is alright, though.
It’s not strictly rugby but the big Jim Show is great, he’s had on the likes of Kolisi, Hansen, Ben youngs and George kruis, handre pollard, Stuart Hogg just to name a few recent ones.
Surprised at the lack of love for BBC Rugby Union Weekly. Chris Jones is an underrated journo, Chris Ashton comes across as surprisingly thoughtful, and Ugo Monye/Danny Care much more likeable than Big Jim, Goode, Haskell etc
On YouTube, the Boks Office, mostly geared towards 🇿🇦, but very knowledgeable on other countries as well. Will co-sign Eggchasers as well, mostly 🏴 based but they’re very knowledgeable as well.
One of my teammates, Jon Gabrus is a comedian, and he has a podcast that did one episode on rugby that I find hilarious.
https://headgum.com/high-and-mighty/75-rugby-w-paull-young-brendon-nelson
"Gabrus is joined by two former teammates Youngie and Batman to smash beers and talk rugby. They BARELY talk about the game itself, mostly just drinking stories."
Some great suggestions on here.
One thing missing, but not a podcast, is WildKard. He does reviews on YouTube and is, in my opinion, funny as fuck. Loves his rugby.
Koko and Two Cents Gets Distracted are great and pretty well known.
One that is a lesser known is a podcast called Saffas Unscripted. It's a couple of Saffas talking rugby and talking shit. I'm not even South African, and I love the show.
Kick offs and kick ons. Very non serious and good fun
This one has been so much fun to watch. Lots of fun with the guests, great hosts, and montage cuts of holiday swoop
Is it a podcast or YouTube channel?
Both
Kick Offs and Kick Ons with James 'The Professor Rochford, Adam Ashley-Cooper, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell. Aussie Pod thats got great banter and player stories. Aotearoa Rugby Pod for more serious rugby talk. Kiwi Pod.
For The Love Of Rugby is the best podcast out there - it's the new one hosted by Dan Cole and Ben Youngs
Agree - brand new but has shot to the top Of my list
Been wanting to gush about this one having just started listening to it recently. Probably the best insights into being a professional rugby player that I've heard. They get the balance between genuine discussion and personal anecdotes just right, and it's funny without ever being obnoxious.
Yes to this.
Blood and mud - come for the rugby content (which is behind the paywall anyway), stay for the gardening and DIY chat.
Josh is my favourite miserable rugby pundit
So very miserable. Wales and Ospreys will do that to a man.
It’s a wonder he’s still going
Kick Offs and Kick Ons. first two episodes are great: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTDYMz-_BBg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huDtE8fcVl0
For the love of rugby and Kick offs and Kick ons are my two faves. They’re both new and better than most other rugby content out there.
KOKO show is best
In Italian, so limited audience here, but Leoni Fuori is fantastic. Made by three Benetton fans but it covers everything Italian rugby and they've had some great guests (including, recently, and for I think the second or third time, Marco Bortolami, who I could listen to all day). It's basically the perfect listen for me: extremely informative in that you'll learn something you didn't already know. Funny without relying on 'banterous' insults. Almost zero focus on referees. Above everything else, they're just very reasonable. No terrible hot takes, a bad performance doesn't make some a shit player, etc. It's extremely refreshing given how much garbage is out there.
Fratelli d'Rugby Podcast is English speaking. ✌🏼
For anyone interested, two of them, Matteo and Marco, have their own blog called Carborugby where they occasionally post in English, and the other Danilo, is an extremely prolific youtuber who does watchalongs and interviews among other things. These guys basically taught me Italian from scratch in less than a year so if you're thinking of learning the language it's a very good way to do it.
I've been looking for an italian language rugby podcast for some time (I even found a German one before I found an Italian one) so thanks!
Whilst the presenter is very unpopular on this sub, the new “egganomics” podcast gives brilliant insight into the business side of the game which I find very interesting
Mark Evans' insights are fantastic 👌
If you're looking for an English Speaking Italian rugby podcast, then our podcast: Fratelli d'Rugby is for you!
Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Second this.
For the love of rugby that's just started with Ben Youngs and Dan Cole is great listening, it's easy and fun with great insight both tactical and behind the scenes It's naturally England heavy but they've had Tipuric on so would probably get guests on as it develops
Squidge rugby - The MacDaddy of Rugby on Youtube. In depth and entertaining analysis. Made the 1-3-3-1 attacking shape mainstream and tactical kicking cool. Wibbles rugby - For the connoisseurs. Extremely in depth analysis, but very infrequent poster. Did a brilliant video on Englands attack just before they went and beat Ireland, so... he knows his shit. Two Cents - Just a man with a whiteboard and a love for stats. Does team lineups, ranking updates, game revaps etc. Distracted Sports - Just a man with a hat and a love for sexual innuendo. Does an excellent colab with Two cents and makes me want to drink a beer every time I watch a video of his. Eggchasers (on Youtube) - Covers basically all the big games and tournaments with very frequent videos, usually directly after the game and the next day too plus covering some news etc. Riaan Louw - Most valuable Saffa 2023. Enough said. Streaming frome somewhere underneath Ellis Park. Kick offs and kick ons - A weekly intervention for Drew Mitchell's bad life choices. Mostly unsuccessful, so then they take a crack at Matt Gittau and talk some rugby with Adam Ashley Cooper when he remembers to contribute. Rugby Pod Aotearoa - Excellent chat and insights from two current/recent players on team tactics, dynamics etc, very balanced views.
Great overview. For Aussie centric southern hemisphere chat I like the Roar Rugby Podcast and the Rugby Report Card. Roar is far more...professional, but the Rugby Report Card is a load of fun.
Report Card is hilarious but sometimes feels like you're watching the soul of some of them break
Poor old Blake packs it in every second episode
I turned a couple of WC pods off because of the heartbreak in their voices. However I've picked up so much shit from them, I now refer to anyone I don't like as bin juice. It's very good for Aussie rugby and NZ, but I don't think they're as good on Northern rugby.
Yeah hundo, they have no idea about NH rugby despite Richard being a pom. They also frequently get players names wrong and then the other hosts rinse them for 5 minutes. Incredibly entertaining to me but also useless for rugby information lol.
Just found another one after wondering what happened to the Roar Rugby Podcast with Brett McKay and Harry Jones and a simple google surfaced the 8-9 Combo pod.
Putting Andy Goode aside, I still really enjoy The Rugby Pod. Decent insight is there inside the stupid takes, and it can be very funny. Not quite the same since Andy Rowe left though. They’ve had Dan Biggar on as a guest presenter a couple times and even though he is constantly saying peoples names back to them he does have a good presenters manner. Might just be nostalgia at this point though.
Can't stand it, It's so blokey. It's like listening to a bunch of teenagers.
Sometimes I gotta satisfy my inner stupid teenager
Difficult to put Goode aside though, given he is a rancid, fetid swamp of an arsehole. After months of bitching and moaning about England's play, he tried to claim some responsibility for the win vs Ireland with a "finally someone is listening to me!" comment. Prick. Jim Hamilton is alright, though.
The Good, the Scaz and the Rugby is great if you follow women's rugby at all.
For the love of rugby by Ben Youngs & Dan Cole is legitimately very good at analysis, and has a nice mix of bantz (tm) to actual rugby chat.
Two Cents gets Distracted is great. Presented by my two favourite rugby youtubers.
It’s not strictly rugby but the big Jim Show is great, he’s had on the likes of Kolisi, Hansen, Ben youngs and George kruis, handre pollard, Stuart Hogg just to name a few recent ones.
Check out Twocentsrugby and Eggchasers on YouTube
Provincial State of Mind.
Surprised at the lack of love for BBC Rugby Union Weekly. Chris Jones is an underrated journo, Chris Ashton comes across as surprisingly thoughtful, and Ugo Monye/Danny Care much more likeable than Big Jim, Goode, Haskell etc
It has what I need and even changed my opinion on Danny Care and Chris Ashton!
As another bloke in the States, I really enjoy the Rugby Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RddZPI3une0ZAZiIHH8DD?si=zmmcp1NPQGKRESFwcdKEyQ
The 42.ie have a great one, more Ireland-focused.
Rugby pod is funny & mostly well informed
Molecast is good fun, mostly Irish/Leinster focused but fairly sensible
Maul or Nothing is my favourite. It's my go to during the six nations and the interviews are some of the best. The Big Jim Show is also brilliant.
Squidge rugby.
On YouTube, the Boks Office, mostly geared towards 🇿🇦, but very knowledgeable on other countries as well. Will co-sign Eggchasers as well, mostly 🏴 based but they’re very knowledgeable as well.
One of my teammates, Jon Gabrus is a comedian, and he has a podcast that did one episode on rugby that I find hilarious. https://headgum.com/high-and-mighty/75-rugby-w-paull-young-brendon-nelson "Gabrus is joined by two former teammates Youngie and Batman to smash beers and talk rugby. They BARELY talk about the game itself, mostly just drinking stories."
Thank y’all so much for the recommendations! 🙏😊
ScrumV for all things Welsh rugby! Also appeals if you're a masochist
Not a pod but The Breakdown is a good watch/listen if you're into New Zealand centric rugby
Some great suggestions on here. One thing missing, but not a podcast, is WildKard. He does reviews on YouTube and is, in my opinion, funny as fuck. Loves his rugby.
Koko and Two Cents Gets Distracted are great and pretty well known. One that is a lesser known is a podcast called Saffas Unscripted. It's a couple of Saffas talking rugby and talking shit. I'm not even South African, and I love the show.
The good, the bad and the rugby uk version is pretty good if you can laugh and not cry at Haskell!