Blood & Mud Rugby Podcast

141: Wales vs England (slight return)

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's a rerun of the weekend's thriller, but instead of rugby teams it's Lee vs Josh in a tournament of who can get the most vexed about stuff. Come on...

140: The Inbetweeners

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first inbetween week of the Six Nations, so we're joined by Paul Williams to have a chat about the domestic weekend, Welsh woes, attempting t...

139: Six Nations, Round 2

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The abject shambles that is France, incredibly intricate NFL style kicking option analysis, Wales not being up to much, Scotland's lack of learning, I...

138: Six Nations, Round 1

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Lee glories in the Dublin win while Josh is pumped from his Twitter row with a certain former England miniature goblin, which is useful as he's not be...

137: A Rugby Seven - 6 Nations Special

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With Josh living it up in California, Lee is joined by Mike Bubbins to look back over seven things we've loved, remembered or loathed about the 5 and ...

136: California Loaf

20 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Euro QFs are decided so we unpick the last weekend of action as well as considering other topics such as solvent abuse in 1990s semi-rural North W...

135: The Five Entities

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A handsome European weekend in chewed over, as well as the latest gobbledegook from Project Reset, regional welsh DIY stores and Sam Underhill refusin...

134: "THERE IS NOTHING ELSE"

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with all the usual, an epic Player Spotted and our suggestions for rugby new year resolutions. Oh and some sexy leaked document chat.Suppor...

133: Oh no, not Europe again.

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

There's a festive* party atmosphere as the second weekend of double headers is dissected, there's also Diet Coke stock level chat, Ugo in too many clo...

132: Europe with Mike Bubbins

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The European weekend review and guest Mike Bubbins helps us through all the usual, plus the long awaited return of 'You Dirty Get' takes us back to 19...

131: Domestic rugby (slight return)

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We gather together all of the weekend's domestic offerings, tie them together and throw them into a threshing machine, all for your pleasure. There's...

130: The End Of The Autumn

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Robbie Owen of SquidgeRugby video fame to chat about the final round of Autumn Internationals.Support this show http://supporter.acast...

129: The Emerald Tide

20 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Join Lee & Josh as they take in the performance of the decade for Ireland, England's meh-ness, Wales's strange comfortable Autumn competence and Scotl...

128: The One With Mike Bubbins

12 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

TV comic superstar Mike Bubbins joins Lee & Josh to look over the weekend's ups and downs, but and mostly Welsh win over Australia at the 1,253rd time...

127: Mark Wilson Forever!

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The two big games from the opening Autumn International weekend are pulled to pieces then stuck back together again with chewing gum. Featuring: Mark ...

126: A Rugby Seven - Autumn Internationals

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We introduce to you our occasional new episode format "A Rugby Seven", in which we have a chat about seven things from days gone by on a topical subje...

125: Scotland Forever (for now)

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the Euro weekend, clubhouse, news and testicular chronicles action you can stomach at this time in the bloody day.Support this show http://support...

124: Smashed Testicle

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the weekend's Euro action, Masterchef, one of the hosts' testicular history and a new song. This is what you all come here for, let's be honestSu...

123: All Blacks = Polio

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All* the weekend reviewed including mega-comebacks, Bristol's devastating awfulness, Dragons' inexplicable new changing rooms and Joe Marchant's #FIID...

122: A Future of above a certain threshold

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual from the weekend including Worcester's "exciting" new future, favourite vegetables, scary dolls, Dai Young's trousers and much much more...

121: The Death Star is fully operational..

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lee returns from Chicago to keep it tight and shave a full ten minutes off the run time. Progress.There's all the usual about the weekend and a new s...

120: The One With Josh & JB

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Two worlds collideRival PodcastsIt's a primitive clashVenting years of frustrationsBravely we hopeAgainst all hopeThere is so much at stakeSeems our f...

119: Private Equity Scrum Machines

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual as we look over the weekend from the leagues and The Rugby Championship. We consider the potential impact of private equity on the Galla...

118: Matt O'Connor's one-game wonder

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The first proper episode of the season is here, in which we kick about the exit of Matt O'Connor after 80 sparkling minutes of shit, as well as the re...

117: The 1996 Clash Of The Codes

30 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with The Preseason Pod That Isn't About Preseason™ as we take you back to May 1996, where it's all check shirts, curtains, Adidas Sambas...

A Rugby Life: Laura-Jane Jones

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

LJ is a producer and all round TV bod extraordinaire who has used her talents for the likes of Cardiff Blues, World Rugby, Sky Sports and most recentl...

A Rugby Life: Jonathan Beardmore

08 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Podcasting legend, JB from EggChasers, pops in for a chat with Lee about being part of one of the world's biggest podcasts and his life in rugby.From ...

116: Another season over...

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The final proper pod of the season is here and we chat all things England, Ireland and Scotland from the weekend. Plus all the usual and a very boring...

115: Jaco Peyper, Cartoon Waiter

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's another weekend of Wales competence and England misery for us to pick through. Also, Scotland's upset, Hadleigh's calves in the rain, Jaco Peyper...

114: "Maro Itoje is a seal coming up for breath"

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A bumper weekend is unpicked as we take a look at South Africa's minerals, England's issues, Wales's confusing proficiency and Ireland's plan B issues...

113: Rugby's terrible new frontier

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Rugby takes itself off to the new frontier with SA vs Wales in the New World and well and truly ruins everyone's day with how terrible it was. As you ...

112: Finals and England's battering

29 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual with Paul Williams for some added debonair class to the swearing. Together we unpack the finals, England's shame and revel in the Crusa...

111: Semi-Finals and Welsh toilet habits

22 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

An epic journey of technical shithousery from our equipment is overcome to bring you an hour of chat taking in the big games of the Semi-final weekend...

110: Get In the Bin!

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The european finals weekend is dissected, including all the talking points (that we decide on), Ben Kay banging his head, the Cardiff Blues bender and...

109: James Lang and the Co-captains of Justice

08 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Josh returns from his US trip to chat about the regular season denouement, Squads, co-captains, the mysterious James Lang, Tim Horan in a puffer jacke...

A Rugby Life, Ep 1: Mike Bubbins

02 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Lee chats to Welsh stand up and former player, coach and erstwhile loser of tempers, Mike Bubbins in the our latest spin-off series: A Rugby Life. Mik...

108: Aled Brew's Awesome Dream

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In Josh's absence, Paul Williams is our man from the bench to talk all the usual from the weekend; including Lionel Ritchie, New Zealand shitting out ...

107: A European semi-on

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The European weekend is analysed; including Mark Robson's nonsense, Leinster's excellence and Cardiff's poor entrance control policy. There's also a ...

Rugbistory, Part 1: England from Rugby School to The Great Split

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our new bonus series exploring the history of rugby with the incomparable Professor Tony Collins kicks off with a look at the history of rugby in Engl...

106: Scott Andrews' extra egg quandary

09 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The season carries on in the awkward bit before the play-offs get underway and Lee and Josh are with you every step of the way with Welsh front row Ea...

105: John Lacey's meccano YouTube channel

03 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Williams joins us to talk the Big Cup European weekend, Juan Martin Hernandez remembered, all the latest news and some referee extra-curricular a...

104: James Small's Rabbit Purchase

26 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual as we look at the domestic weekend, plus Ant McPartlin's six words and a magnificent South Africa related Player Spotted.Support this sh...

103: Ireland Grandslam, It's Transcendental!

19 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the 2018 Six Nations, so Lee & Josh have a good poke around at it and also name the #SHITGOOD Teams of the Tournament. Josh also gets ...

102: Faletau's Wink

12 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations to Ireland as Lee & Josh look back over an eventful weekend when all of what has been said about England came to pass. Plus there's a...

101: Snowtastic Aviva Weekend

05 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the usual chat with Player Spotted, the weekend games that weren't snowed off and the Dragons plunging to new depths. There's also a Six Nations ...

100: Six Nations Round 3 with Mike Bubbins

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

TON UP!The latest round of Six Nations matches is unpicked with special guest Mike Bubbins, there's also some Nicolae Ceaușescu and Vichy France cha...

99: Six Nations Round 3 Preview

22 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A bit later than usual, this week's episode will preview the weekend's round 3 NatWest Six Nations matches, there's also Player Spotted, music, and Mr...

98b: Six Nation Wk 2, the #SHITGOOD edition

14 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As mentioned earlier, here's all the SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings from Round 2 of the Six Nations, plus a few other bits that form the second part of this wee...

98a: Six Nations Wk2 TMO flabbergastery

12 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We managed to bang on for so long about round 2 of the Six Nations that we've decided to split this episode over two parts. This one covers the Playe...

97: Six Nations Round 1

05 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The chat is over, the action has happened so let's have, er, some more chat. A look at the games from the weekend and all the usual gubbins for your ...

96: Six Nations 2018 Preview

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

All the preview chat for the upcoming Six Nations, plus a song about a special winger, some CPC chat and other nonsense.Support this show http://suppo...

95: Will Greenwood's squeaky voiced madness

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It's the cataclysmic European group stage weekend, CPC2: Electric Boogaloo, The Loneliness of The Long Distance Mallinder: Harry's Answerphone Special...

94: Racing Bolton Wanderers 92

15 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The european weekend is dissected by Lee, Josh and returning special guest Paul Williams. There's also an analysis of how Racing 92 are like Bolton W...

93: The Loneliness Of The Long Distance Mallinder

08 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Back after the festive break with all the usual: Player Spotted, What We Learned, SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings, the CPC and the debut of The Loneliness Of The...

92: A Holley Jolly Christmas

18 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

What we learned from round four in Europe, Johnny Cash talks about Manu Tuilagi, a festive #SeanHolleySongs countdown, Damian McKenzie transfer rumour...

91: "Sad little footprints"

11 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Back to the original line-up this week as Lee and Josh unpick the ludicrous European weekend, including Mike Brown's inexplicable turn as captain of Q...

90: Wales beat South Africa

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The magnificent Mike Bubbins joins the regular pair to pick the bones out of the Wales win over the Boks, discuss Nick Mullins' curious questions abou...

89: Rory Lawson's Suede Brogues

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week, it's a full breakdown of the weekend's international action, a consideration of Rory Lawson's footwear, Andy Powell's social media magnific...

88b: Autumn Internationals Round 3 Preview

23 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A quick gander at the games coming up this weekend, plus news about George North and Michael Cheika's disciplinary.Support this show http://supporter....

88: "Why would you do that?!"

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week it's the usual round of news and reviews from the Autumn Internationals as we revel in the new Scotland Sexx Rugby, JIffy's disapproval of T...

87: "Get Up & Play It"

13 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Josh is back to join Lee as they dissect the weekend, do the SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings and have a first look review of the newly released Lions documentary...

86b: Autumn Internationals Week 1 Preview

09 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the absence of Josh, Lee is joined by Robbie Owen to preview the weekend's big Autumn International launch weekend. All the home nation games rev...

86: The One With South Africa Chat

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As the Autumn Internationals draw near, Lee and Josh are joined by Sean Wilson from Jo'burg to have a chat about how the Pro14 is being received down ...

85: The Penetrator Coming Hard

30 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh are joined once again by Paul Williams to talk through all the weekend's action, including a review of the matches and spend far too much t...

84: Harlequins' Domestic Chores Disputes

23 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A look back over the European weekend, a glorious Australia win, and trying to figure out just what is wrong at Harlequins. All this plus the usual S...

83: Joe Launchbury Dog Mystery!

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The usual round of what we managed to learn from the big European weekend, including another step on Aled Brew's inexorable march to world domination;...

82: Bastareaud's Pants

09 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Usual rugby weekend stuff with Lee & Josh, plus Bastareaud's in tiny pants, No Brew No Clue update, and A Brief History Of Rob Andrew Being A Bellend...

81: Lion stupidity and Flamethrower Rugby™

02 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh are joined by Paul Williams to chat through the weekend's rugby, explain how Aled Brew is like Gandhi and somehow manage to invent and new ...

80: Short back & sides or mental sh*t

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The latest pod is here, with some news chat, Sean O'Brien, Kingsley Jones, a look a the weekend, a story about Mike Teague and an analysis of the barb...

79: "He's not allowed to do that!"

18 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The angels have sent Lee & Josh the most glorious moment to have a chat about and that's in addition to all the other stuff from the weekend's action ...

78: Carl Fearns' ghost train & Geraint Lewis vs Springboks

11 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee is joined by another welshman in the form of comedian Mike Bubbins who brings his views to the usual mix of nonsense that is somehow related to ru...

77: Opening weekend, Cockerill's well, Sanjay's tattoo

04 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh take long, hard and often bemusing look at the weekend's action, dish out some SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings, reveal the real reason for Leicester s...

76: We're back! Season preview, Rugby TV, other nonsense

28 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the new season with your favourite rugby podcast that sometimes manages to talk about rugby.  This week, we look back over the Women'...

75: The end of season par-tay!

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh are demob happy as they take a look back over the season and remember all the SHIT/GOOD™ highlights from a cracking 2016-17. There's also...

74: The thrill of the draw?

11 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh have a in-depth look at the world's most emotionally confusing result: the drawn series.  There also all the usual for your weekly aural r...

73: Let us bathe in the redemption of Lions 2nd Test victory

03 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Oh glorious day!  Lee & Josh have a good long look at the British & Irish Lions victory in the second test and look forward to a triumphant win in th...

72: Lions first and second test review & preview chat

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh are joined by proper journalist Paul Williams to review the first Lions test and other happenings from the weekend.  Together they attempt...

71b: Lions first test preview

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special one-off preview podcast of justice where Lee has a long look at the first test and makes an undoubtedly wrong prediction.  There's als...

71: The gathering Lions vs All Blacks test storm

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh are melting with the heat as they discuss the weekend action and mull over Warren Gatland's alleged destruction of the British & Irish Lion...

70: A Lions win, Lions loss, Karl Marx and ringpieces

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Since the last episode there has been what feels like an entire season of rugby and Lee & Josh are dying to get their teeth into the British & Irish L...

69: Dissecting the British & Irish Lions first win

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Lions is finally, properly here and Lee & Josh pick apart the stultifying performance vs the NZ Barbarians and there's also all the usual nonsense...

68: the great finals analysis, Lions preview

30 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's the end of the domestic season (apart from in France, where there are still 22 weeks to go probably), and Lee & Josh are full of joy about the Av...

67: Epic semi-finals review, plus Haskell related meltdown

22 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It's a week of contrasts and Lee & Josh wallow in the lovely waters of a mostly wonderful weekend of Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pro12 semi-final r...

66b: Premiership, Pro12 Play-offs preview predictions periodical

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh continue the midweek so-called magic of the extra episode with the sole purpose of previewing the weekend Aviva Premiership and Guinness Pr...

66: European Finals review, Lions anthems, Kenny Rogers?!

15 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh tell us what we learned from the European Finals weekend, take a look at Sean Holley's potential greatest hits, choose an unofficial Lions ...

65b: Euro rugby finals preview special (with added Sean Holley)

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A cheeky midweek preview pod for the upcoming European Champions and Challenge Cup finals, in which we become very worried about Billy Twelvetrees' we...

65: (boring) season finale, Rugby Reality TV, Dave Denton's 6am hair

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The regular season is at an end and the road to the play-offs have come to its entirely predictable end. Lee & Josh mull over the final weekend of ord...

64: The play-off run in and a Strong & Stable XV

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The seasons heads towards its denouement and Lee & Josh furnish you with what they learned from the weekend's action in the Aviva Premiership and Pro ...

63: European Semi-Finals & more Lions chat

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Lee & Josh break down the European semi final weekend, consider some of the Greatest Tries Never Scored, and have a chat with Jamie Wall all...

62: Post Lions Squad Announcement Special of Justice!

19 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

We simply can't get enough British & Irish Lions chat at the minute, so here we chew over Warren Gatland's announcement of the 41-man squad for New Ze...

61: British & Irish Lions Bonanza!

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh finally fall in line and talk about the Lions, which involves arguing over Chris Robshaw vs Justin Tipuric, the tricky third scrum-half, wh...

60: European Rugby lessons, rugby reality TV, Donald & Davey Stott

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Another bumper week sees Lee & Josh letting you know what they learned from the European Rugby weekend, a new Dai Young jingle, some suggestions for R...

59: Aviva Premiership & Pro12 Review, #OspreysShitWatch

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic rugby returns but we are still here to talk for too long in the same old way. This week: things we learned from the weekend, an earth shatte...

58: the HUGE end of Six Nations 2017 review

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week's pod is a massive emotional monster, not unlike Big Vern at the end of the Italy match. Sit back and and enjoy as we relive the weekend's ...

57: England Six Nations champions, Wales redeemed?

12 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh have a good old chew over the weekend's fixtures, talk cardigans, tweed and other sartorial choices and dish out more SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings...

Six Nations Round 4 Preview, The Rugby Lexicon and You Dirty Get

09 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

A bit later than usual, Josh and Lee preview the weekend's six nations action, introduce the new quiz The Year In Rugbistory, and welcome back old fav...

55: Billy Vunipola interview, Six Nations, Ruck off!

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from their visit to Twickenham, Lee & Josh share a lovely chat with England international Billy Vunipola, discuss the end of rugby as we know it...

54: Weekend rugby chat, mascots and Sean Holley serenading Warren Gatland

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The return of domestic rugby is chewed over and spat out, SHIT/GOOD™ Ratings are awarded, the worlds most disturbing mascot is found, as is a record...

53: Six Nations round 2 and A Gastronomic XV

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lee & Josh review an epic Six Nations encounter in Cardiff, a decent encounter in Paris and a borderline waste of time in Rome. There's also all the ...

52: Six Nations round one review, Joost Van Der Westhuizen remembered

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week there's a slightly sombre note as Lee & Josh mourn the passing of the true legend Joost Van Der Westhuizen; before we then turn it back up t...