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The Ruck

The Times

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 586

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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Fin and Marcus Smith start in "must win" game for England

Thursday, February 6, 2025 • Duration 43:47

Ahead of England hosting France at Twickenham in the Six Nations this weekend Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher react to the team selected by Steve Borthwick. They discuss Fin Smith starting at fly-half with Marcus Smith moving to full-back and ask the question of how big a match is this for England after their defeat to Ireland? Alfie also sits down to chat to Fin Smith as he prepares to start for the first time. Plus they are joined by L'Equipe writer Guillaume Dufy to get a French perspective on this England squad and Les Bleus hopes of winning another Six Nations title.

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6 Nations Round 1 review plus Ollie Chessum interview

Monday, February 3, 2025 • Duration 59:27

Following the opening round of the 2025 Six Nations Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher review all the action and cast their eyes forward to this weekend. They're at England's training base where they speak with second-row Ollie Chessum about responding to defeat to Ireland and why England's bench continues to struggle making an impact. Mark Palmer previews a huge game for Scotland at home to the Irish, they go through the Ruck listeners burning questions and ask if there is any hope for Wales?

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Our men's 15-a-side team of the year!

Monday, December 23, 2024 • Duration 41:58

As we reach the end of 2024 Alfie, Will and Alex have named their 15-a-side men's team for the year. Does Antoine Dupont get selected despite missing a chunk of the season to play 7s at the Olympics? Do any English players get in? And, what weighting do they give to the club game as well as international matches?

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An ugly England win as France and Scotland serve up a beauty. Plus, Ntamack out of the World Cup and Owen Farrell latest.

Monday, August 14, 2023 • Duration 46:03

Will Kelleher, Stuart Barnes and Peter O'Reilly reflect on the World Cup warm-up matches over the weekend. They chat about a dire match at Twickenham as England beat Wales in unconvincing fashion, as well as France and Scotland playing out a brilliant match in St Etienne. They also discuss France fly-half Romain Ntamack being ruled out of the tournament, Jack van Poortvliet's injury and Owen Farrell's red card and subsequent suspension. Plus Peter chats about Ireland ahead of them hosting England this coming weekend and the latest on the fly-half position.

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England name official 33 player World Cup squad!

Monday, August 7, 2023 • Duration 37:21

Will Kelleher, Stephen Jones and Alex Lowe are at Twickenham to react to Steve Borthwick's England squad for the Rugby World Cup. After breaking the news of what the official squad would be over the weekend they discuss some of the big talking points, including Henry Slade missing out. Plus, they look back on all the World Cup warm-up results including big wins for Scotland and Wales.

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England World Cup squad selection!

Monday, July 31, 2023 • Duration 55:39

Will Kelleher, Alex Lowe and Stephen Jones return to begin the build-up to the Rugby World Cup. With Steve Borthwick naming his England squad in a week's time, they select their 33 man England team who they would take to France. Plus, they reflect on the Rugby Championship and how New Zealand, South Africa, Australia and Argentina are looking.

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Premiership and URC Finals Review!

Tuesday, May 30, 2023 • Duration 41:37

Saracens beat Sale to win the Premiership and Munster's famous victory over the Stormers in Cape Town as they were crowned URC champions. Plus, they cover the fate of London Irish as the deadline for their takeover to be completed draws near, they chat about the Barbarians, Premier 15s and name their God or Goddess of the week.

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One of the great Champions Cup finals! And, Premiership final preview

Monday, May 22, 2023 • Duration 52:32

Will Kelleher, Stuart Barnes and Stephen Jones look back on the final of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. They ask whether Leinster v La Rochelle was the greatest final in the competitions history? Plus, they preview the Premiership final this weekend and chat to former Sale winger Mark Cueto, who was a part of the 2006 side who last won the Prem for Sale. And, they name their God or Goddess of the week.

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Premiership and URC semi-finals and Dan Biggar previews the Challenge Cup final

Monday, May 15, 2023 • Duration 49:54

Will Kelleher, Elgan Alderman and Mark Palmer bring you the latest episode of The Ruck. They look back on the Premiership and URC semi-finals following some big results, including Leinster's surprise defeat to Munster. Dan Biggar joins the pod as his Toulon side prepare to face Glasgow in the Challenge Cup final. Plus, the panel preview the Champions Cup final as well!

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Premiership semi-final preview and Jersey's Harvey Biljon

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 • Duration 59:06

Alex Lowe, Alan Dymock and Stuart Barnes look back on the final round of the Premiership season and preview the semi-finals this coming weekend. Stuart voices his frustration about the dominance of driving mauls, plus Steve Jones interviews Jersey Reds director of rugby Harvey Biljon after the club won the Championship. Alex, Alan and Stuart talk about grief in rugby, Gregor Townsend's new contract with Scotland and name their God or Goddess of the week.

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