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Episodes
England's scrum-half plans and Jo Yapp to coach the Lions | The Rugby Bunker
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Will Kelleher (The Times) to discuss how Alex Mitchell's hamstring injury could change England's scrum-half plan...
Picking an England backline, plus the future of BUCS and Sevens | The Rugby Bunker
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Steve Borthwick's press conference from earlier this week, including the Benhard Janse...
Steve Borthwick explains why England called up Benhard Janse van Rensburg | The Rugby Bunker
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) recaps Tuesday's press conference from Steve Borthwick discussing England's review into their poor Six Nations, what happens ...
Geoff Parling for coach of the year? Plus, France-England for the Women's Six Nations title | TRB
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charlie Morgan (The Times) to discuss Leicester's playoff push and why Geoff Parling should be named coach of th...
Billy Vunipola interview: I won't play for Tonga and I'm proud to be English | The Rugby Bunker
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) speaks with Billy Vunipola in an exclusive interview about the former England's number eight's successful spell with Montpell...
England's 'underwhelming' Six Nations review | The Rugby Bunker
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss last weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals (and TV angles), before diving in...
Can Bath beat Bordeaux-Bègles? When do England pick Calouri? | The Rugby Bunker
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Toulon and Bordea...
The pros and cons of a British and Irish Lions tour to France | The Rugby Bunker
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Thursday's news from Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) that the British and Irish Lio...
Analysis: What does 'next hole attack' mean? | The Rugby Bunker
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss the top four in PREM Rugby and the Women's Six Nations, while Charlie unpa...
Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whet...
Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this week...
The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick...
Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the e...
Will England change their coaching staff?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three...
Super Saturday predictions! Who wins the Six Nations?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) round out the 2026 Men's Six Nations by predicting the outcome of each game, and therefore who...
Analysing England's team to face France, reaction from Scotland's big win
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to hear what it was like witnessing Scotland's astonishing win over France at...
Previews for England v Argentina, Ireland v South Africa and much more
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
The England-New Zealand kicking battle dissected and more previews
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Previews for England v Fiji, France v South Africa and more
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
The end of Tom Willis and England
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Ranking the Top 10 PREM scrum-halves
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Ranking the Top 10 PREM fly-halves
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Why Steve Diamond left Newcastle
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Predicting the PREM table and Women’s RWC Final
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
How will new coach Lee Blackett transform England's attack?
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...
Welcome into The Rugby Bunker
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including ...