The Rugby Pod

Joe Marler - Classic Rugby Pod Sessions

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the very first episode of Rugby Pod sessions, Andy Rowe interviewed Joe Marler during one of his preseasons at Quins and found out a bit more about...

Concussion - Professor Bill Ribbans chats with Jim Hamilton

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bill Ribbans is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma Consultant, and one of the highest regarded specialists in sports medicine. He has treated some of ...

The Man with the Pen - Simon Cohen chats with Jim Hamilton

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim chats to the person who signed his first major professional contract, Simon Cohen. Between 2005 and 2020, Simon was head of opera...

The Rise & Fall of Max Guazzini - Rugby's Greatest Ever Owner - Rugby Pod Stories

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the incredible true story of Max Guazzini, the former flamboyant French owner of Stade Français, who spent over €30 million and took the te...

Razor - Scott Robertson chats with Jim Hamilton

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim's joined by one of the most successful and popular coaches in the game, Crusaders Head coach, Scott 'Razor' Robertson. During thi...

A Wall Street Shark - Marco Masotti chats with Jim Hamilton

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim travels to the bright lights of New York City to interview the new owner of The Sharks, Marco Masotti. Marco's successful backgro...

Ref's Call - Luke Pearce Chats with Jim Hamilton

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best refs in the game sits down with Jim this week to give us an unprecedented look into what it's like being an elite rugby referee in the...

Drew Mitchell - Chats with Jim Hamilton

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With England on tour in Australia, we take the opportunity to check in with Jim's good mate and former Wallaby legend Drew Mitchell. The lads chat abo...

Rugby Pod Stories - Poisoned - 1995 World Cup Final

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Rugby Pod Stories. In this new short series, we explore some of the most iconic moments in the history of rugby by speaking to the people w...

The Youngest Coach - Roddy Grant chats to Jim Hamilton

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Roddy Grant played 138 times for Edinburgh before moving into coaching for the club. In 2019 he moved to Ulster where he is now their forwards coach a...

Episode 39 - Tiger Tears and Australia's Andrew Kellaway

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the last episode of the season and we're joined by The Wallabies' Andrew Kellaway ahead of England's three-match series down under. We also revie...

Episode 38 - Super Faz's Saracens and The Stormers' John Dobson

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Following a massive weekend of semi-finals in the Premiership and URC, the lads chat through all four games from this weekend. After an emotional day...

Conditioning a Champion - James Parkes chats with Jim Hamilton

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a successful playing career at Gloucester and Saracens, James Parkes went on to become a key cog in Exeter's success story. He was lead coach fo...

Episode 37 - André Esterhuizen, Rassie's Twitter Hack & The Pish Mop

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by Harlequins and South Africa centre André Esterhuizen as we preview his side's Premiership semi-final London derby against ...

Episode 36 - Marseille Magic with O'Gara and Freddie "Noodle" Clarke

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After La Rochelle toppled a seemingly unbeatable Leinster side, Jim and Goodey discuss where O'Gara's side won the game and where Leinster fell short....

The Championship - Ben Gulliver chats with Jim Hamilton

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Jim chats with a fellow Covskin and a Championship stalwart Ben Gulliver about his career and life playing in the second tier of Engl...

Episode 35 - Derby Days and Dodgy Thyroids

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As the regular season enters its final rounds, we look back at the weekend's action in the URC ahead of the quarter finals in 2 weeks time. Jim and G...

Episode 34 - Bernard Jackman & What Salary Cap?!

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the semi-finals of both the Champions and Challenge cups all wrapped up, we review all the weekend's games and look ahead to the finals in a coup...

Life After Rugby - Welsh Legend Shane Williams chats with Jim Hamilton

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by one of the all-time greats in Shane Williams to chat about his transition to life after rugby. It's Mental Health Awareness Week, so t...

Episode 33 - Finn Russell The Magician and We're Back in Studio!

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our long-awaited return to studio is finally here and what a studio it is. Coming to you from Spotify HQ, we're joined by Scotland and Racing 92 fly h...

Episode 32 - The Mongrel Mob - Leicester & Leinster's Shane Jennings

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jim and Goodey are joined by former Ireland, Leinster and Leicester back row Shane Jennings to look ahead to his two former clubs facing of...

The Future of the Game - Mark Evans Chats to Jim Hamilton

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Former CEO of Harlequins, Saracens, Melbourne Storm and Global Rapid Rugby, Mark Evans sits down with me to give his take on everything from how to gr...

Episode 31 - Harlequins' Huw Jones and Steve Borthwick's Party Trick

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a Harlequins' crucial win over Leicester Tigers on Saturday, we're joined by Man of the Match and Scottish international Huw Jones to chat about...

Episode 30 - Camels Passing in the Night and Graham O'Wig Rowntree

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Champions Cup round of 16 complete, we run through all of the results from the second leg of games over the weekend. We're joined by Munster...

Team Bramilton - Kelly Brown chats with Jim Hamilton

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to some extra podcast interviews with Big Jim. In this episode, Jim chats with one of his best mates and former Scotland and Sarries back-row ...

Episode 29 - Rigs Out in Dubai & Ulster's Mike Lowry

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a huge first leg of the round of 16 in the Champions Cup, Jim and Goodey are joined by Ulster and Ireland full-back Mike Lowry following their h...

Episode 28 - Ollie Hassell-Collins and Jim's Career Ending Night Out

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from their victorious night at the Sports Podcast Awards, the lads are joined by London Irish winger Ollie Hassell-Collins to discuss his proli...

Episode 27 - A Real Scottish Legend - Emma Wassell & Eddie Jones' Succession Planning

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The lads respond to the RFU's latest announcement around Eddie Jones' successor and have their say on who they think will be the next coach at the hel...

Episode 26 - Italia's Kieran Crowley, Guinness, Kebabs and Empty Tanks

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an action-packed final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations which saw France's Grand Slam win overshadowed by Italy's dramatic victory in Cardiff...

Episode 25 - Shaun Edwards 'Smash 'Em' and A Night With Contessa Titti Von Tramp

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heading into the final weekend of the Guinness Six Nations, we catch up with France defence coach Shaun Edwards ahead of his side's Grand Slam decider...

Episode 24 - Record Breaker Ben Youngs and Jim's Ointment

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach the final stretch of the Six Nations, we're joined by England's most capped men's player of all time, Ben Youngs from inside the Engla...

Episode 23 - Stockdale, Harley-Davidsons and Refereeing Controversies

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After a dramatic Round 3 of the Guinness Six Nations, we run through the refereeing controversies in all the games, and take a look at the law which l...

Episode 22 - Ryan Jones, Shane Bryne and Sucking The Mauler's Toe

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a home nations special this week as Jim and Goodey are joined by former Welsh skipper Ryan Jones and Ireland's best lid Shane Byrne. We preview E...

Episode 21 - France's Paul Willemse and Ben Youngs' Sick Bag

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by France's second-row Paul Willemse to discuss their unbeaten start to the Six Nations, and find out more about how he...

Episode 20 - Scotland's Hero Darcy Graham and What Went Wrong For England

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

After an explosive Six Nations opening weekend which saw Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup for the first time in nearly 40 years, we're joined by the m...

Episode 19 - Captain Biggar and a Scottish Grand Slam?!

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the Guinness Six Nations finally upon us, we catch up with Wales fly-half and captain Dan Biggar ahead of their first game against Ireland this ...

Episode 18 - Always Edinburgh's Mike Blair & Zach Mercer

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week the lads are joined by Montpellier back-row Zach Mercer after his side's impressive victory over Exeter last weekend. He fills us in on his ...

Episode 17 - Caelan Me Old Doris and "Influenza" in Dubai

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's that time of year again and as the Six Nations draws near, we run through some potential inclusions and omissions from Eddie Jones' England squad...

Episode 16 - Rassie & Frank's Voice Note and Billy Twelvetrees

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having won the award for "Best Social Media" in the 2021 Rugby Pod Awards, we hear Rassie Erasmsus' acceptance speech. We're joined by Gloucester cent...

Episode 15 - New Year, New Jim and Gabby Logan

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with the first episode of 2022 and it's a cracker; The lads hit us with some New Year's resolutions and predecitions and TV presenter and ...

Rugby Pod Alternate End of Year Awards - 2021

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we look back at a tumultuous 2021, the lads give out our very first Rugby Pod Alternate End of Year Awards for some of our favourite moments of the...

Episode 14 - 'Sir' Kevin Sinfield Special

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by an absolute legend both on and off the pitch in the form of Kev Sinfield. We hear about his phenomenal 24-hour, 101-mile charity run w...

Episode 13 - Tadhg Beirne and Gloucester You Are Welcome

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's the calm before the calm with Jim recovering from a weekend migraine whilst Goodey was off enjoying Kids' parties and nativity plays. We wrap up ...

Episode 12 - Leicester Lambos & Nemani Nadolo

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the Autumn Nations series all wrapped up, we turn our attention to the Premiership and catch up with friend of the show; Leicester Tigers Fijian...

Episode 11 - Raffi Quirke, JDV and a Northern Clean Sweep

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a record-breaking weekend for the Northern Hemisphere, we take you through all the action from the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Series. ...

Episode 10 - Ireland's All Black Dominance and England's Plan for the Boks

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by former Ireland international and friend of the show Stephen Ferris to dissect Ireland's phenomenal victory over the A...

Episode 9 - Wallabies' Nic White and Barclay's "Once in a generation" Scots

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Wallabies Scrum-half Nic White following their defeat to Scotland on Sunday. Former Scotland forward John Barclay also drops by to di...

Episode 8 - Tom Curry and The All Blacks latest star - Jarvo69

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

England and Sale Sharks back-row Tom Curry joins us from inside the England camp ahead of their first game of the autumn internationals this weekend....

Episode 7 - Nick Phipps and London Irish's Sandy Park Triumph

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After their huge victory over Exeter Chiefs, we're joined by London Irish and Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps to chat through the weekend's big win, ...

Episode 6 - Eddie's New-Look England and Mike Phillips' Half Truths

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Autumn Nations Series draws closer, Big Jim and Goodey give their thoughts on Eddie Jones' refreshed England squad, and discuss the major inclu...

Saracens' New Chairman - Neil Golding chats with Jim Hamilton

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got something a bit different for you this week. Jim sits down with new Saracens head honcho and Chairman, Neil Golding to hear about what’s...

Episode 5 - Agents Versus Clubs and URC's CEO Martin Anayi

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The lads are in top form after a big weekend and watching Tyson Fury taking over Vegas. We chat about the fallout from the row between Premiership clu...

Episode 4 - Big Courtney Lawes and Rassie's Pants

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Big Jim and Goodey are joined by British and Irish Lions, England and Northampton Saints forward, Courtney Lawes to discuss Saints' unbeaten...

Episode 3 - Superman Afoa and Stylish Jim

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former All Black and now Bristol Bears Scrum coach and prop, John Afoa joins us to discuss Bristol's difficult start to the season. Big Jim and Goodey...

Episode 2 - Ibiza Stag and Freddie San's Homecoming

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Rowe is bloodied & broken and still stuck in Ibiza after his stag and we hear how Jim saved his life. We're also joined by friend of the show Fre...

Episode 1 - Back with a Bang & Finn Russell 'The Prince of Scotland'

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The wait is over, we're back with Season 6 and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! Jim and Goodey predict this season's Premiership Top 4 as...

Episode 50 - Viva Las Vegas - The Big Season Finale

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back for the 50th and final episode of season ever to wrap up the Lions' third Test defeat to South Africa, discuss missed opportunities and re...

Episode 49 - Brits & The Bok-lash

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former Springbok and World Cup winner Schalk Brits joins us this week to fill us in on what the second Test was like from his viewpoint pitchside, how...

Episode 48 - Lions Roar With Price-Less Win!

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scrum half Ali Price joins us on the show this week to chat about the British & Irish Lions' win in the first Test and Big Jim can't wait to get him b...

The Lions, the Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997 - John Bentley Interview

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As a bonus episode ahead of the first Lions test, Andy Rowe chats with Lions legend John Bentley about the most iconic Lions Tour of all time. Bentos ...

Episode 47 - Inside the Lions' Lair & Test Selection

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The waiting is over and Test week is finally upon us as the British & Irish Lions get set to face the Springboks. Big Jim and Goodey name their starti...

Episode 46 - It's Not Coming Home, But Maybe It Should Be!

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Football may not be coming home but maybe rugby should be as we discuss whether the British & Irish Lions tour should be relocated to the UK given the...

Episode 45 - Oh Captains, My Captains!

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by a pair of skippers this week as legendary former Springboks captain John Smit fills us in on the situation with Covid-19 in South Afri...

Episode 44 - The Perfect Final, Alun Wyn's Woe & Big Jim's Nemesis

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jim, Goodey and Andy Rowe are back to discuss the best Premiership final ever and revel in Harlequins' achievement! Plus, we hear from Quins coach Jer...

Episode 43 - The Mighty Quins & Humble Pie

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Harlequins coach Nick Evans joins us this week after their record comeback in the Premiership semi-final against Bristol and Big Jim is eating plenty ...

Episode 42 - Bears' Rise & Champion Chiefs

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by Bristol second row Dave Attwood this week to discuss topping the Premiership, what sets the Bears and Pat Lam apart, ...

Episode 41 - Fracas, Finals & Fitzgerald

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back and eager to get their teeth into the bust-up between the Tigers and Bears at Welford Road, look ahead to the all-importan...

Episode 40 - Manu Tuilagi & Summer Tours

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are joined this week by the one and only Manu Tuilagi to hear about the Sale, England and British & Irish Lions centre's latest ret...

Episode 39 - Cool Hand Luke & The Big Lozowski

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back to cast their eye over the French-dominated European finals and we're joined by two Englishmen who were in the thick of th...

Episode 38 - European Finals Special & Zack Holmes

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Champions Cup final, Jim and Goodey reminisce about their own experiences of winning the biggest prize in European rugby. Toulouse fly-ha...

Episode 37 - The Magic Of The Lions & Chris Harris

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gloucester, Scotland and now British & Irish Lions centre Chris Harris joins us to talk about his journey from Tynedale in National 1 to the pinnacle ...

Episode 36 - Dan Biggar & Lions Squad Special

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Wales fly-half Dan Biggar to chat all things British & Irish Lions ahead of Warren Gatland's squad announcement and Big Jim and Goodey...

Episode 35 - Eddie's Review & Return of the Fearns

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back with strong views on the RFU's review into England's "sub-optimal" Six Nations performance, there's a disagreement over wh...

Episode 34 - Eben Etzebeth & Big Jim's Beef

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth joins us to look ahead to the British & Irish Lions tour this summer and discuss who he's expecting to be...

Episode 33 - Le Mullet Hamish Watson & Champions Cup Action

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Six Nations Player of the Championship Hamish Watson joins us this week to discuss everything from his English accent to Scotland's evolution and the ...

Episode 32 - Faf de Klerk & Sale'ing Europe

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

South African World Cup winner Faf de Klerk joins us this week to talk Sale's success, life in Manchester, similarities between Sanderson and Erasmus ...

Episode 31 - Lancaster & LRZ

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster fresh from winning a fourth straight PRO14 title to talk everything from England to life in Dublin, th...

Episode 30 - Tadhg Beirne & England's Triple Spoon

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by one of the stars of the Six Nations Tadhg Beirne to discuss Ireland's demolition of England, their progress under Andy Farrell, Lions ...

Episode 29 - Big Bruce's Announcement, Scott Quinnell & Jim's Reverse Jinx

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back with big news to share! We're also joined by possibly the only man to forecast a Welsh Grand Slam this year, Wales and Bri...

Episode 28 - Crunch Time For Fabien & Eddie

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back and are joined by France legend and former Les Bleus head coach Philippe Saint-Andre to talk about the saga surrounding Fa...

Episode 27 - Oh My Fabien & A Welsh Apology

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim has a sincere apology to make to the nation of Wales as there's praise for them as well as criticism of Pascal Gauzere's performance in Cardif...

Episode 26 - Reffin' Hell & The Riddler Returns

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by the most experienced referee in the game Wayne Barnes to discuss the five sendings off in the Premiership at the weekend, as well as a...

Episode 25 - No Zammit, No Party!

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back to dissect everything from Scotland's false dawn and Fagerson's red card to the chicken's running jump and Farrell's worst...

Episode 24 - The Scottish Slam Is On

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim's back from his trip to Twickenham with tales to tell and is revelling in Scotland's dominance in the Calcutta Cup. We discuss what needs to c...

Episode 23 - John Mitchell & Calcutta Cup Fever

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from signing a new deal, England defence coach John Mitchell joins us to fill us in on how preparations for the Six Nations have gone and look a...

Episode 22 - Drama Quins & Paolo Odogwu

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back with the inside scoop on all the drama that happened at Quins with Paul Gustard leaving the club and we catch up with Engl...

Episode 21 - Europe's Head Honcho & The Trailblazers

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by European Rugby's head honcho Simon Halliday to find out the plan for concluding this season's Champions Cup, how disappointed he was w...

Episode 20 - Falcons Flying & Europe Grounded

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are back to dissect all the fallout from European rugby being suspended with an open cloth and debate whether it's the right decisi...

Episode 19 - Double Weir & An Inspiring Start To 2021

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all need a bit of positivity and inspiration in our lives right now and we're back to kick off the New Year with a man who can inspire us all, the ...

Episode 18 - Concussion, Dementia & World Cup Deja Vu

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We react to the news of a familiar looking pool draw for the 2023 World Cup and round up the opening round of Champions Cup action, while Big Jim open...

Episode 17 - The Two Eddies

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss all the Autumn Nations Cup action as England beat France but Eddie Jones isn't happy and we're joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'...

Episode 16 - So French!

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim's calmed down after an incident at the weekend and he and Goodey are putting the world to rights and coming up with a plan to solve all rugby'...

Episode 15 - Boring England & What The Fiji!

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim is back and opens up about an incredibly tough week for him, he and Goodey disagree about the England v Ireland game and we check in with Nema...

Episode 14 - SOB & Japan Through Freddie's Eyes

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Ireland and British & Irish Lions legend Sean O'Brien to look ahead to Ireland's game against England at Twickenham and the Lions tour...

Episode 13 - Humpsvili & The Autumn Nations Cup

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by David Humphreys to discuss what happened at the end of his time at Gloucester and how he's ended up working with Geor...

Episode 12 - England's Title, Scotland On The Surge & Fading Stars

04 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey are here to dissect the final weekend of the Six Nations with an open cloth, we hear from legendary Scotland & Lions coach Sir Ian ...

Episode 11 - A Champion Chief, Banged Up BaaBaas & Super Saturday

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson, who hasn't slept for three days after celebrating finishing his career by becoming a European an...

Episode 10 - Stuart Hogg

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Champions Cup winner Stuart Hogg joins us to talk about the spirit, culture and confidence at the Chiefs and what happened on the bus after the best E...

Episode 9 - All Aboard The Wasps Bandwagon!

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Wasps head coach Lee Blackett to find out just how he's managed to take them from 10th place to the Premiership final in half a season...

Episode 8 - Sheedy & Cooney

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Big Jim and Goodey dissect the Sale saga with an open cloth to get to the bottom of what's gone on and we focus on the positives too as Bristol fly ha...