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The Ruck

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by The Times · English

The podcast they play in heaven. Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names from the domestic season and the international calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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England v France: which Champions Cup quarter-final was better?

The episode compares two Friday night Champions Cup quarter-finals: Bordeaux vs Toulouse and Bath vs Northampton, arguing they felt like “test match” tension vs “high-scoring” open play.

13 Apr 2026 · 40m · 17 chapters

Are Toulouse and Bordeaux the greatest club sides in the world?

The Champions Cup last-16 review and quarterfinal preview, arguing that Toulouse and Bordeaux are the two greatest club sides in the world, and discussing Glasgow’s title chances.

6 Apr 2026 · 53m · 26 chapters

Parling's push: love it or hate it?

The episode debates rugby’s push for “bigger” events and access, then pivots to the Jeff Parling/TNT incident and ends with a preview of the Champions Cup last-16 match Cast vs Northampton.

30 Mar 2026 · 54m · 22 chapters

Can Dyson's dosh build a dynasty at Bath?

In this episode of *The Ruck*, hosted by Alfie Reynolds, the conversation revolves around Sir James Dyson's recent investment in Bath Rugby, where he has become a 50% shareholder.

23 Mar 2026 · 1h 1m · 25 chapters

An all-time great 6 Nations produces an ending for the ages

15 Mar 2026 · 1h 2m · 26 chapters

And then there were three…Is there one last Six Nations shock?

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher

12 Mar 2026 · 48m · 22 chapters

Historic weekend leaves three nations in the running

The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times, hosted by Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher, and a selection of guests offering insights and analysis during the…

9 Mar 2026 · 54m · 23 chapters

England's 6 Nations in ruins after their first-ever defeat to Italy

The Ruck is a rugby podcast by journalists from The Times & The Sunday Times, featuring insights, reports, and analyses throughout the rugby season.

7 Mar 2026 · 32m · 18 chapters

Can 'best ever' Italy beat England for the first time?

A journalists' rugby podcast from *The Times* & *The Sunday Times*, featuring insights, analysis, and guest interviews throughout the rugby season.

5 Mar 2026 · 1h 6m · 29 chapters

Seismic changes in English rugby & the 6 Nations run-in

2 Mar 2026 · 51m · 22 chapters

Six Nations halfway house: Can Scotland or Ireland stop France’s procession?

The Ruck is a rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times featuring journalists who provide insights, reports, and interviews throughout the rugby season.

23 Feb 2026 · 50m · 20 chapters

England's 'alarming' defeat to brilliant Ireland

In this episode of The Ruck, hosts Alfie Reynolds, Will Kelleher, and Charlie Morgan analyze England's disappointing defeat against Ireland at Twickenham, which extinguished their hopes for a Six…

21 Feb 2026 · 37m · 21 chapters

Itoje's 100th as England face Ireland

A journalist-led rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times featuring insights, reports, interviews, and analysis throughout the rugby season.

19 Feb 2026 · 37m · 21 chapters

Is anyone good enough to stop a French Grand Slam?

Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher, with guests

16 Feb 2026 · 47m · 25 chapters

Groundhog day as brilliant Scotland bulldoze England

In this episode of The Ruck, hosts Alfie Reynolds, Mark Palmer, and Will Kelleher reflect on Scotland's impressive 31-20 victory over England in the Calcutta Cup match.

14 Feb 2026 · 33m · 13 chapters

Can England finally win in Edinburgh?

"The Ruck" is a rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times, hosted by Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher, and a variety of guests.

12 Feb 2026 · 57m · 25 chapters

What now for Gregor Townsend? And a pod debut!

9 Feb 2026 · 44m · 29 chapters

Clinical England dismantle dismal Wales

7 Feb 2026 · 36m · 14 chapters

Do Wales have any hope of beating England?

The journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times. Hosted by Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher, and various guests, providing insights and analysis throughout the rugby season.

5 Feb 2026 · 39m · 15 chapters

Who are the 6 Nations favourites?

2 Feb 2026 · 42m · 16 chapters

Will Welsh rugby ever recover?

In this episode of *The Ruck*, hosts Alfie Reynolds and Will Kelleher are joined by Mark Evans, former CEO of the Fijian Drua, to discuss the current state of Welsh rugby, recent developments…

26 Jan 2026 · 50m · 18 chapters

Did Scott Robertson 'lose the dressing room'?

The episode of The Ruck focuses mainly on two things: (1) New Zealand’s sacking of All Blacks head coach Scott “Razor” Robertson, and (2) the fallout and debate around the European Champions Cup…

19 Jan 2026 · 1h 1m · 27 chapters

Madness, brilliance and problems: Another weekend in the Champions Cup

Champions Cup weekend recap and qualification permutations, focusing on Saracens’ rebound vs Toulouse, Toulouse’s European wobble, and the format’s problems (too many teams qualify, pool games don’t…

12 Jan 2026 · 52m · 20 chapters

Henry Pollock Special

The Ruck’s “Henry Pollock Special” focuses on Henry Pollock’s rise at Northampton Saints and England, what he’s working on ahead of a big Champions Cup game vs Bordeaux, and how he’s managed public…

8 Jan 2026 · 30m · 12 chapters