Explore every episode of the podcast House of Rugby
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| S05 E06: Borthwick’s England, Christmas Parties & Gobbling Crickets with James Hook | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:43:24 | |
For a final festive get together before the Christmas break, Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Wales' two-time Grand Slam winner James Hook.
Together, they consider what a future England team under Steve Borthwick might look like, discuss which players are likely to thrive in his system and what would constitute success in 2023. James Hook gives insight into his old coach Warren Gatland, and what Wales need at both country and club level to turn their fortunes around. The panel spill the beans on the biggest liabilities at rugby Christmas parties and argue over the perfect festive film. All that, plus stolen leather jackets, milk-sloshing initiations and niche WhatsApp groups.
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| S05 E05: Gatland’s back, Eddie on the brink and Glasgow sunbeds with Adam Hastings | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:31:58 | |
Hugh Woozencroft, Rachael Burford and Alex Goode are joined by Scotland and Gloucester winger Adam Hastings to unpick the dramatic reappointment of Warren Gatland as Wales Head Coach, replacing Wayne Pivak in the role.
Meanwhile, Eddie Jones’ future as England boss hangs in the balance, with rife speculation suggesting his imminent departure - the team discuss how we got here and what might happen next in this fast-moving saga.
We preview the European Championships which kick off this coming weekend with South African teams joining for the first time, while Adam is grilled on Scotland’s Six Nations chances, 50 yard drop goals and rugby’s biggest fake tan culprits. Finally, there’s more chat on the sport’s hardest lads, iconic classic jerseys and our listeners Pass It On to another community club. | |||
| Ultimate 6 Nations Debrief & Team of the Tournament | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:37:52 | |
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are in the pub for a 6 Nations debrief. The boys discuss the fantastic French, impressive Ireland and Italy’s bright future. They have a look at where it went wrong for England, Wales and Scotland and name their Team of The Tournament. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group
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| The Guinness Six Nations Preview | 29 Jan 2020 | 01:19:17 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by the former England center Tom May to look ahead to the Guinness Six Nations, assess who - if anyone - is capable of winning the Grand Slam, and talk up the new-look France. Plus, Red Roses try machine Jess Breach is also in the studio talking six scores on debut, the female Joe Marler and reading scripts. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One Where Saracens Were Relegated | 22 Jan 2020 | 01:14:23 | |
Alex, James and Mike analyse Saracens relegation, ask who's to blame, assess what will happen to the players, and discuss what the knock on effect will be for the game as a whole, for England and for the British and Irish Lions. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One About Wasps, the NFL & USA Sevens | 15 Jan 2020 | 01:23:49 | |
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Alex and James are joined by the former Wasps scrum-half turned USA Seven's coach Mike Friday to talk playing under Gatland and alongside Dallaglio; Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, coaching lessons, Amsterdam, and how to turn America into a rugby super-power. | |||
| The One with Ellis Genge | 08 Jan 2020 | 01:31:10 | |
Alex and James are joined by the Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge to talk tough upbringings, changing lanes, prison, class, rugby culture, loyalty and concussion. It's a wide ranging and surprising edition of HoR. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Christmas One With The Secret Santa | 23 Dec 2019 | 01:18:47 | |
It's the Christmas episode with all the accompanying chaos you'd expect. Alex, James and Mike are joined by a special Secret Santa guest, there's 2019 reflections, Yuletide fun and games, Hask faces some home truths courtesy of a fast food outlet in Japan, and Mike reveals whose table he sat on at the Royal Christmas bash. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One About Rugby X, Ben Ryan, & The Lions Argument | 17 Dec 2019 | 00:55:48 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by Olympic Champion and Rugby X mastermind Ben Ryan to talk the 5-man format, the NBA, ghosts, and Steve Hansen in Japan. And things get very lively when the boys discuss the 2021 Lions tour & the reduction in games. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One Where Haskell Came Back From the Jungle | 11 Dec 2019 | 01:12:17 | |
Alex and Mike welcome James back from I'm A Celebrity. They talk tasks, dingo dollars, surviving on 200 calories a day, the new All Blacks coach, death threats and lots of rats. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One About Living with Hask and Tinds | 04 Dec 2019 | 01:03:25 | |
Alex is joined by two former England captains, Rob Vickerman and Ollie Phillips to talk Dita Von Teese, Stade Francais, Mount Everest, romantic gestures, Dan Carter, tornados, scaring off Jonah Lomu and shacking up with James and Mike. This is one not to be missed. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One About Toulon, Sonny Bill and M&M's | 27 Nov 2019 | 01:00:41 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by the former Newcastle, Toulon and England centre Tom May to discuss international disappointment, house hunting with Matt Giteau, Sonny Bill off-loads and the perfect sportsmans breakfast. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The One About the Red Roses | 20 Nov 2019 | 00:51:22 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by the former European MVP and the current Harlequins Ladies captain, Rachael Burford to talk Haskell in the jungle, ask whether England could play the Six Nations without their Saracens players, and discuss England's Red Roses and their comeback win against France. Plus there's rats, spiders and kangaroos. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| Can France handle the pressure? 6 Nations Round-up | 16 Mar 2022 | 00:37:08 | |
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien look back at the weekends 6 Nations action. The boys discuss Wales shortcomings, the dramatic England v Ireland battle at Twickenham and discuss if France can handle the pressure of winning their first 6 Nations title since 2010.
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| The One About Saracens and I'm A Celebrity | 13 Nov 2019 | 01:01:40 | |
As Hask heads to Australia and 'I'm A Celebrity', Alex and Mike are joined by the former England 7's captain Rob Vickerman to talk all things jungle, the fallout from Saracen's punishment, Emily Scarratt, Sonny Bill Williams, and animal 'bits and pieces'. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Live World Cup Final Debrief from Yokohama | 03 Nov 2019 | 00:43:27 | |
Alex, James and Mike look back on the World Cup Final in front of a packed live audience in Yokohama to discuss just how South Africa beat England so convincingly, pay tribute to Rassie Erasmus and his team, and ask what Eddie Jones needs to do to moving forwards. Plus they discuss why they don't know the difference between a loose head and a tight head, and Elton John makes an appearance. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Final Japan Mini-Pod - with Elma Smit | 31 Oct 2019 | 00:32:10 | |
In an emotional final mini-pod from Tokyo, Alex and South African TV presenter Elma Smit wander round Hamarikyu Gardens and look forward to the World Cup Final by focusing on the Springboks and the amazing stories of Siya Kolisi and Tendai Mtawarira. They discuss whether England have peaked too soon, if Rassie Erasmus has any tricks up his sleeve for Eddie Jones and what a Bok victory will mean for the people back home. And don't miss the spider! Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The World Cup Final preview one we did in Tokyo | 30 Oct 2019 | 01:30:36 | |
Alex, James and Mike reflect on the World Cup semi-finals and discuss whether New Zealand's defeat was a one-off. Mike looks back on the week building up to the 2003 final, reminisces about what he said to Stirling Mortlock in the tunnel before the game, and James reveals the anguish he's gone through not being part of this England team. Plus, he goes back to camp with Eddie Jones and the squad to see how they're feeling in the final hours before kick-off in Yokohama. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Third Japan Mini-Pod - with Kirstie Stanway (Take 2) | 28 Oct 2019 | 00:21:49 | |
Alex is joined again by Kirstie Stanway of Sky Sports New Zealand to reflect on the semi-finals, look at the reaction of the All Black faithful after defeat to England, and to discuss just why Eddie Jones's side were so dominant in Yokohama. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The second Japan Minipod with Kirstie Stanway - Semi-finals | 24 Oct 2019 | 00:26:13 | |
The House of Rugby team bring you the second of their Japan mini-pods from Shiba Park, under the shadow of Tokyo Tower. Alex is joined by Kirstie Stanway from Sky Sports New Zealand to look ahead to the All Blacks encounter with England (as well as Wales/South Africa), assess the temperature of the New Zealand fans and look ahead to the post Steve Hansen era - including throwing out some possible replacements. Plus there's Jack Goodhue's mullet and Kieran Read's hinterland. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The second one we did in Tokyo, with the World Cup winning captain | 23 Oct 2019 | 01:33:17 | |
Alex, James, Mike and a studio audience are joined in Tokyo by the former South African World Cup winning captain John Smit to talk Mandela, Cheika, Mark Regan, Jaco Peyper, the semi-final line up and who'd win a fight between Martin Johnson and Bakkies Botha. Plus, a game of 'Would You Rather' and James apologises for his role in McDonalds-Gate. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The first Japan Minipod - Quarter Finals | 18 Oct 2019 | 00:26:17 | |
The House of Rugby team bring you the first of their Japan mini-pods from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Alex is joined by South African rugby presenter Elma Smit to talk about the World Cup experience, how it differs from the last two, Eddie Jones and John Mitchell, memories of Brighton, and looks ahead to the weekend's quarter-finals. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one we did in Tokyo with the All Blacks captain | 16 Oct 2019 | 01:32:49 | |
Alex, James and Mike travel to Japan for the first of the House of Rugby live shows. They're joined by the former New Zealand skipper Justin Marshall to talk Martin Johnson, the World Cup quarter finals, swimming races and why Wales winning the tournament would "end rugby as we know it". Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The second live one with Alex Goode | 10 Oct 2019 | 01:34:43 | |
Alex, James and Mike head to Flat Iron Square in South East London for another live version of the show in front of an audience of 500. They're joined by European Player of the Year for 2019, Saracens fullback Alex Goode, to talk missing out on England, mean tweets and Robbie Williams. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Highs & Lows of Rugby with Dylan Hartley | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:49:11 | |
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by former England Captain and Grand Slam winner Dylan Hartley. The boys discuss what it is really like playing under Eddie Jones, how Dylan handled the tougher times in his career and try to work out what Rassie Erasmus’s agenda is.
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| The one with Luther Burrell about Ireland/Japan | 02 Oct 2019 | 01:06:44 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by the former England and Northampton star Luther Burrell who's crossed codes to rugby league. They discuss Ireland's defeat to Japan, Wales/Australia, and Luther talks about missing out on the 2015 RWC and the switch to Warrington Wolves. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one about the first week of the World Cup | 25 Sep 2019 | 01:07:20 | |
Alex Payne is joined by Mike Tindall and Jerry Flannery to look back over the first round of group games from the World Cup in Japan, assess the state of the home nations, and ask whether referees are really having a shocker. Plus, the boys pick their best 15's from the Tier 2 nations. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Live Rugby World Cup preview episode | 18 Sep 2019 | 01:23:44 | |
This week the House of Rugby is live in front of a 500 strong audience. Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall talk World Cup, tell some incredible stories and find out what Eddie Jones has said to Hask about England's chances in Japan. Plus there's there's some 'All Star Mr and Mrs' and the boys FaceTime the most famous names in their phones. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one on World Cup preparations | 11 Sep 2019 | 01:21:27 | |
James Haskell and Mike Tindall reveal to Alex Payne how you prepare for a World Cup and Hask discusses his time in Japan including a struggle to find protein, Japanese showers and his unusual legacy. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with The Beast | 03 Sep 2019 | 01:09:52 | |
Wycombe striker and football's strongest player Adebayo Akinfenwa - aka The Beast - joins James Haskell and Alex Payne to discuss training with rugby players, facing Rio Ferdinand in the boxing ring and how he aims to help people with their mental health. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with the MMA | 28 Aug 2019 | 01:08:32 | |
Haskell reveals what has compelled him to agree to fight the Bellator mixed martial arts cage, and Mike Tindall returns for his first show of the season to pile into Ireland. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with Chris Robshaw | 20 Aug 2019 | 01:08:10 | |
Chris Robshaw, who captained England 42 times, joins James Haskell and Rob Vickerman to talk preseason for the veterans, the ups and downs of his England career including the 2015 World Cup, and who are the big threats going into the Rugby World Cup. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with the Man of Munster | 14 Aug 2019 | 01:08:58 | |
Alex is joined by the Munster legend Jerry Flannery (who also played 41 times for Ireland and was selected to the 2009 Lions squad), and by the former England 7's skipper Rob Vickerman. They talk Arsenal, the Eiffel Tower, Love Island, Axel Foley and England's World Cup squad. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one to start off Season 2 | 06 Aug 2019 | 01:10:45 | |
Alex and James are back for the second season of House of Rugby and are joined by “house trained caveman” and England flanker Tom Wood to talk chainsaws, the etiquette of offering someone out, and the final England squad before the World Cup Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with Michael Lynagh | 10 Jul 2019 | 01:10:54 | |
Alex and James are joined by rugby royalty as Australian legend Michael Lynagh visits the house, along with his son Louis who’s starting his career at Harlequins. Together they talk World Cup wins, David Campese, strokes and bad DJ sets at Royal Ascot. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| ‘Phenomenal’ France, Maro the Machine and unlucky Italy | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:40:43 | |
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by Welsh rugby legend Adam ‘Bomb’ Jones. Looking back at the weekends 6 Nations action - the boys discuss the secret to France’s success, the impact of Maro Itoje and why everyone needs to give Italy a break. Bomb answers fans questions and he and Sean go head to head in a Beat the Bomb. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group
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| The Joe Marler Best Of | 03 Jul 2019 | 01:03:43 | |
Alex, James and Mike are joined by the irrepressible Joe Marler to talk England retirement, fighting with Hask, scrum caps, Samson Lee and 'bits'. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Third 'Best Of' Show | 27 Jun 2019 | 00:50:20 | |
Alex and James discuss the birth of 'Bucko' and 'The Rope', it's all aboard The Haskell Train, Mike Tindall's nemesis arrives, plus reflections on Christmas at the Castle. And make sure you stay until the very end. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The Ben Ryan Best Of | 19 Jun 2019 | 01:00:43 | |
Alex Payne and James Haskell reflect on their three shows with the former Olympic champion Ben Ryan, who coached Fiji to glory at the Rio Games, and hear some of his remarkable stories. From cursed players to 10 pain au chocolats for breakfast, this is an hour of storytelling you won't want to miss. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one where we did a Best Of | 11 Jun 2019 | 01:00:30 | |
Alex and James are joined by Billy Vunipola, Mike Tindall, Rob Vickerman and Nick Kennedy to look back at some of the best moments from the show, including the curry pizza sandwich, shing shong, getting thrown out of the England WhatsApp, cuddles with Tadhg Furlong, and the Eddie Jones love-in. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one about Pacific Islands rugby | 28 May 2019 | 01:18:45 | |
Alex and James are joined by former Wasps and Samoa lock Dan Leo to discuss Hask and Dan’s time as teammates, whether rugby is exploiting the Pacific Islands, and the mental health issues that players and people face in the region. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one about team socials | 21 May 2019 | 01:08:14 | |
Alex, James and Mike discuss what happens on a steam social, who organises them, who's the social hand grenade, and why letting your hair down is good for team morale Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one about Saracens & celebrations | 14 May 2019 | 01:10:28 | |
Alex, James and Mike talk about why Saracens won the European Cup, Eddie Jones' sneaker collection, Alex Goode's big nights out and the Royal WhatsApp groups Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one where Haskell retires | 07 May 2019 | 00:56:00 | |
James announces his retirement from the game through injury. He talks heartache, parents, best moments, regrets and future plans. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one about the rise of women's rugby | 30 Apr 2019 | 01:18:42 | |
Alex and James are joined by Harlequins Ladies captain and World Cup winner Rachael Burford to talk about Rachael’s career and the rise of the women’s game, while Hask hijacks the Perfect Pour. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one where Joe Marler came back | 23 Apr 2019 | 01:12:27 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by Harlequins prop Joe Marler to talk rugby summers, the best players they've ever played with, six-a-side teams, and what Joe would do if he ever saw Billy Vunipola outside of a popular high street coffee shop Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| ‘The Trailblazers for the Future of Women’s Rugby’ with World Player of the Year Zoe Aldcroft | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:45:06 | |
Alex Goode and Sean O’Brien are joined by the World Player of the Year and Red Roses star Zoe Aldcroft. They look back at the weekends Six Nations results, discuss Zoe’s incredible rise in the game and look forward to a huge year for the Red Roses and Women’s rugby.
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| The one about Israel Folau | 16 Apr 2019 | 01:19:49 | |
Alex and James are joined by commentator Nick Heath to talk about Israel Folau's comments on homosexuality, Billy Vunipola's warning and tolerance in rugby Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one that Vernon Kay presented | 09 Apr 2019 | 01:14:15 | |
James and Mike are joined by guest presenter Vernon Kay to discuss player hygiene, 4G pitches, Christian Wade in the NFL and the biggest social hand grenades Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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| The one with the journalist | 02 Apr 2019 | 01:19:44 | |
Alex and Mike are joined by the Daily Mirror's rugby correspondent, Alex Spink, to talk about the relationship between players and press, Danny Cipriani and the future of Eddie Jones Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE?
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