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The Ruck, page 6

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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Lions vs Western Force review. Are we heading for a strong midweek side? Plus, Tomos Williams' injury

The Ruck post-match pod reviews the British & Irish Lions’ 54-7 win over Australia’s Western Force and looks ahead to the next midweek game, while discussing injury concerns.

28 Jun 2025 · 30m · 15 chapters

THE RED LIONS, EPISODE THREE: Rancour and revival; 2001-2021

How the British and Irish Lions adapted (and sometimes failed) during the professional era, focusing on 2001–2021: “rancour and revival” after hard, overly intense tours; media blowups; and later…

27 Jun 2025 · 1h 2m · 25 chapters

THE RED LIONS, EPISODE TWO: Politics, punch-ups and professionalism; 1977-1997

The British and Irish Lions across 1977-1997, focusing on how politics, professionalism, and on-field aggression shaped tours—especially the 1977 New Zealand mud, the 1980 South Africa apartheid…

25 Jun 2025 · 44m · 20 chapters

THE RED LIONS, EPISODE ONE: From adventurers to invincibles; 1950-1974

The British and Irish Lions’ 1950–1974 evolution into a dominant “invincible” side, using 1950–74 tour stories, Times/Sunday Times reporting, and player recollections (including apartheid-era…

24 Jun 2025 · 42m · 20 chapters

We're in Australia as George North looks back on his iconic 2013 tour

The Ruck podcast reports from Perth, Australia, during the British & Irish Lions tour, focusing on tour logistics, player availability, and the Lions’ early reaction to losing to Argentina.

23 Jun 2025 · 51m · 20 chapters

Bath are English champions! The 29 year drought is over.

The Ruck discusses Bath winning the English Premiership final against Leicester at Twickenham, ending Bath’s 29-year drought.

15 Jun 2025 · 40m · 19 chapters

Will Bath create history? And why is R360 'delusional'?

The episode is a mix of rugby analysis and business/policy talk. Main rugby focus: Premiership semi-finals and the Premiership final at Twickenham—Bath vs Leicester.

9 Jun 2025 · 49m · 16 chapters

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