Will Greenwood's Rugby Podcast

Ep. 10: Will with Jean de Villiers

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An inspired and supremely physical South Africa levelled the 2021 series last week, so who better to join Will than a Springbok centurion with experie...

Ep 9: Will with Tadhg Beirne

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Will is joined by a player with a remarkable story: one who's gone from delivering pizzas in Dublin to show-stealing performances in the je...

Ep 8: Will with Ken Owens

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the first Lions Test against South Africa draws ever closer, Ken Owens took some time out to join Will on this week's podcast. The CEO of the Lions...

Ep 7: Will with John Bentley

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the first Test just over a week away, Will is joined by John ‘Bentos’ Bentley, who toured South Africa in 1997. Bentley not only started twic...

Ep 6: Will with Beast & Raging Bull

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As the Lions tour in South Africa gets under way Will is joined by two legends of the front row club in Tandai Mtawarira & Phil Vickery. They discuss ...

Ep 5: Will with Sam Warburton

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lions legend Sam Warburton joins Will on this week's podcast. The pair react to the 2021 squad's opening outing, including Alun Wyn Jones' injury hear...

Ep 4: Will with Jacques Nienaber & Felix Jones

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Will has the Springboks coaching duo for you in the shape of Assistant Coach Felix Jones and Head Coach Jacques Nienaber. Felix describes hi...

Ep 3: Will with Gregor Townsend

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

​​​​​British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend joins Will Greenwood on the his latest Lions podcast, chatting strategy, coaching,...

Ep 2: Will with Dr. James Robson

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The second episode of Will Greenwood’s Lions Podcast sees him reunited with Dr. James Robson. ‘Robbo’ as he’s affectionately known, was the Li...

Ep 1: Will with Alastair Campbell

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will Greenwood's Podcast is back - this time with a Lions flavour. In this first episode, Will catches up with former Downing Street Director of Commu...

Will Greenwood's Lions Podcast Teaser

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will Greenwood's Lions Podcast is back from Tuesday 1st June to build up to the 2021 Lions Tour of South Africa. Featuring special guests and personal...

Ep 21: Lion Man - Sir Ian McGeechan

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sir Ian McGeechan joins Miles Harrison to talk all things British & Irish Lions in a special edition of our podcast. 1974, 1997 and the 2009 tours, al...

Ep 20: LCD

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week Will & Rupert are joined by Exeter & England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie. They reflect on the Chiefs' brilliant 2020, the recent dra...

Ep 19: Superhero Kevin Sinfield

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An episode not to be missed this week. After finishing his seventh marathon in as many days in support of Rob Burrow and the Motor Neurone Disease Ass...

2017 Lions Rugby Retro: Warren Gatland

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Widely written off and at times ridiculed by his own media, Warren Gatland led the 2017 British & Irish Lions back to his home country to take on New ...

Ep 18: Rugby Royalty - Emily Scarratt

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week Will & Rupert are joined by rugby royalty as Emily Scarratt reflects on the Red Roses' autumn and looks ahead to RWC 2021 in New ...

2013 Lions Rugby Retro: Jamie Roberts

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

James Gemmell & Miles Harrison wind back the clock with Jamie Roberts to remember the deciding test of the Australia v British & Irish Lions series fr...

Ep 17: Beef 'n Greens

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the day he turns 65, Lord Botham joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode to discuss a wide range of subjects including his grandson James play...

2009 Lions Rugby Retro: Jamie Heaslip

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Heaslip joined James Gemmell and Miles Harrison to reflect on the brutal and heart-breaking second Test of the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa.

Ep 16: Cooper Trooper

18 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week, Quade Cooper dialled in from Japan to give his take on the state of play in the southern hemisphere as well as talking through h...

2005 Lions Rugby Retro: Dan Carter

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Miles Harrison & James Gemmell it's Dan Carter who comes under the Rugby Retro spotlight. He produced what many regard as the perfect performa...

Ep 15: Let's Talk Pacifics

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Rupert look back at the card-fest that was Australia's win in round 2 of the Tri-Nations and look forward to the Autumn Nations Cup. They are a...

2001 Lions Rugby Retro: Rob Henderson

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The British & Irish Lions ultimately lost the 2001 series against Australia but in the first test they delivered arguably their greatest ever performa...

Ep 14: The Six Nations Finalé... Finally

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert review Super Saturday, and they're joined by Red Roses Grand Slam champion, Abbie Ward. They discuss Sunday's ...

1997 Lions Rugby Retro: Jeremy Guscott

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of six Lions Rugby Retro specials, re-live the victory over South Africa in the company of Sky's commentator for the tour, Miles Harrison...

Ep 13: Roman Royalty - Sergio Parisse

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Rupert are joined by Rugby Royalty this week in the form of Sergio Parisse. His international career, the glamour days at Stade Francais and ...

Ep 12: Baa-baas build-up... Glen Jackson joins

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Barbarians game against England this weekend at Twickenham, Will and Rupert are joined by former player, international referee and curren...

Ep 11: Save Our Sevens

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have two England Sevens Captain’s on the pod… Tom Mitchell and Abbie Brown tell us how they continue to prepare for next year's Olymp...

@SkySportsRugby: All Blacks v Australia Preview

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A bonus podcast to preview the Bledisloe Cup clashes between the All Blacks and Australia. Rupert is joined by former captains Sean Fitzpatrick (NZ) a...

Ep 10: Seven Up... Sam Underhill

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greenwood and Cox hear from Bath and England flanker Underhill, as he chats his side's superb form post-restart, but also the curious place they now f...

Ep 9: National Inclusion Week with Tanni Grey-Thompson

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

11-time Paralympic gold medallist Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson talks to Will Greenwood about her passion for sport and how her amazing parents equippe...

Ep 8: Beale and end-all

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our special guest this week is Wallaby superstar Kurtley Beale who dials in from his apartment in Paris. His side Racing 92 have just made the Heineke...

Ep 7: Devon's Devoto

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Exeter & England centre Ollie Devoto is the special guest, and joins the pod in what will be a huge few weeks for the Chiefs as they chase an unpreced...

Ep 6: Heineken Champions Cup Preview

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest episode of the Will Greenwood Podcast, our duo have plenty to get their teeth stuck into with a busy weekend ahead in store.On Saturday ...

Ep 5: Sting King - Lee Blackett

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wasps Head Coach, Lee Blackett, joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode. They discuss the race for the Top 4, the young guns and old heads at Was...

Ep 4: Life of Bryan... Habana

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A true great of the world game, Bryan Habana, joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode. They discuss all-things Lions, reminisce on the World Cup ...

Ep 3: Should Razor get a Lions ticket?

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, James and Will review the latest round of the Premiership and they discuss the current hot topic - should Scott 'Razor' Robert...

Ep 2: Pat on the Pod

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bristol Bears Director of Rugby, Pat Lam, joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode. The Premiership restart, Semi Radradra, Kyle Sinckler, five ye...

Ep 1: Diamond on Sale

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sale Sharks Director of Rugby, Steve Diamond, joins Will and Rupert for the new series launch. The Premiership restart, Manu Tuilagi and the club cult...

@SkySportsRugby: Emerging Nations Debate

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rupert Cox is joined by Japan captain Michael Leitch and former USA international Blaine Scully to discuss the state of play in both domestic and inte...

Ep 58: Chief Lion - Warren Gatland

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2021 British & Irish Lions Head Coach, Warren Gatland, joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode. They chat captaincy, coaching and all things Lion...

Ep 57: Eddie's Wing Man - Jonny May

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by England speedster Jonny May. He talks about all things speed-related, what life is like under Ed...

@SkySportsRugby: Eddie Jones Special

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a special podcast episode, England head coach Eddie Jones chats exclusively to Will and James about lockdown, England, high-performance and much mo...

Ep 56: Joe Marchant - Blues Brother

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Joining James Gemmell and Will is England international Joe Marchant who has recently returned back to Harlequins following a stint playing Super Rugb...

Ep 55: Getting Twiggy with it

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, James and Will are joined by Western Force owner Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest. Recently featured in Rugby World magazine's top 50 m...

Ep 54: What next for Manu Tuilagi?

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert discuss Manu Tuilagi's current situation and debate his future England selection. The duo also review the late...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Super Rugby Australia Preview

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's special episode, James Gemmell is joined by Tim Horan, Michael Lynagh and Sean Fitzpatrick to preview Super Rugby AU. Gemmell and the t...

Ep 53: The London Welshman - Damian Lewis

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Will and Rupert were once again joined by Hollywood Royalty. Star of stage and screen, Damian Lewis, joined the duo to discuss...

Ep 52: Sweeney Pod

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This Week Rupert & Will are joined by CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney. There was plenty on the agenda including; the future of ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chario...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Swing Low - Does it have a place in the game?

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On a special podcast episode, Mike Wedderburn is joined by Maggie Alphonsi, Will Greenwood and Topsy Ojo to discuss whether 'Swing Low' still has a pl...

Ep 51: Golden Couple - Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by Hockey Royalty. Golden couple Kate & Helen Richardson-Walsh talk about motherhood and achieving ...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Super Rugby Aotearoa Preview

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former All Blacks Israel Dagg and Sean Fitzpatrick as well as ex-Australia international Michael Lynagh join James Gemmell to preview the upcoming Sup...

Ep 50: Double Curry - Tom & Ben

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Rupert and Will are joined by Tom and Ben Curry. They talk about life as identical twins, the team culture under Steve Diamond...

@SkySportsRugby Special: State of the Women's Game

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sue Day, Philippa Tuttiett and Melodie Robinson join Rupert Cox to discuss the challenges facing the women's game.

Ep 49: Johnson... Michael Johnson

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by one of the greatest Olympians of all-time, Michael Johnson. Among the topics discussed are the c...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Dr Tom Rees

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

By the age of 23, England Flanker Tom Rees had reached a World Cup final and become an Premiership and European champion as part of the all-conquering...

Ep 48: Centre of Attention - Henry Slade

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by Exeter and England centre, Henry Slade. He talks about life in lockdown, the World Cup campaign ...

@SkySportsRugby Special: State of Sevens

23 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this special episode, Rupert Cox is joined by Ben Ryan, Danielle Waterman and former Head of Commercial for World Rugby and F1, Murray Barnett, to ...

Ep 47: The Scottish Galactico - Finn Russell

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by Racing 92 & Scotland fly-half, Finn Russell. He talks about what happened during the Six Nation...

Ep 46: Inside England with Simon Amor

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert are joined by England Attack Coach, Simon Amor. They chat all things Sevens, the transition to the 15-man game...

Ep 45: Re-elected: Sir Bill Beaumont Special

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this podcast special, Will & James are joined by re-elected World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont. Hear his thoughts on the the current state of ...

Ep 44: Lion King - Paul O'Connell

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Rupert are joined by rugby royalty. Former Munster, Ireland & Lions Captain, Paul O'Connell is the special guest. Hear his Munster Memories, Li...

Ep 43: The Favourite Pod - Olivia Colman

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Rupert are joined by Hollywood Royalty on this week’s podcast. Star of stage and screen, Olivia Colman joins the duo for a fascinating chat...

Ep 42: World Rugby Leadership Special - Agustin Pichot

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the World Rugby Chairmanship election, Sir Bill Beaumont’s rival for the role, Agustin Pichot, joins Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox for a po...

Ep 41: World Rugby Leadership Special - Sir Bill Beaumont

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the World Rugby Chairmanship election, current Chair and candidate for re-election, Sir Bill Beaumont joins Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox for...

Ep 40: Razor... the best a pod can get!

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson joins Will & Rupert on this week’s podcast. The three-time Super Rugby winning head coach talks about the interview p...

Ep 39: At home with Richie Mo'unga

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will and Rupert are joined this week by 17-time capped All Blacks fly-half, Richie Mo’unga. He gives a fascinating insight on the semi-final defeat ...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Tyrrells Rugby Reform

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rupert Cox reacts to the Tyrrells Premier 15s restructure alongside Exeter Chiefs head coach Susie Appleby, Wasps director of rugby Giselle Mather, DM...

Ep 38: Fantastic Mr Fox

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Podcast Will and Rupert are joined by former Royal Marine and Special Forces Operative Jason Fox. Now a TV Presenter of the hit show ...

@SkySportsRugby Special: Tackling Testicular Cancer

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Corbisiero was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November 2019. In this podcast the former England & Lions prop spoke to Rupert Cox about the m...

Ep 37: Here's Jonny... Bairstow

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, as well as discussing the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the world of Rugby, Will and Rupert are joined by World Cup winning...

Ep 36: Lancaster's Goode Chat

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will & Rupert chat to former England Head Coach & current Leinster Senior Coach, Stuart Lancaster. They discuss the past with ...

Ep 35: Suspensions, Six Nations & Nemani Nadolo

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Will & Rupert react to the Coronavirus outbreak and discuss what steps should be taken with regards to the rugby season. Ruper...

Ep 34: Mountain out of a Marler hill?

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty to discuss on the Podcast this week! Will and Rupert react to the weekend's Six Nations action including a pair of red cards and Joe Marler's w...

Ep 33: Bateman Forever

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our duo chat to Allan Bateman about all things his career, from his experience of the Lions in South Africa in 1997 alongside Greenwood, to his career...

Ep 32: Gustard Greens

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Rupert in Los Angeles at the Sevens, Will Greenwood caught up with former Leicester teammate Paul Gustard. The Harlequins Head of Rugby opens up ...

Ep 31: The Pod from Pakistan

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Greenwood and Rupert Cox are joined by Tom May, who next month will be running the London Loop - a pathway that runs 150 miles around London - to rais...

Ep 30: Championship Management 2020

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The RFU will cut Championship funding in half to for the 2020-21 campaign. The move plunges the Greene King IPA Championship clubs' futures into doubt...

Ep 29: Great Scott... Hastings

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Calcutta Cup week Will & Rupert dissect Round 1 of the Six Nations and look ahead to Round 2. We hear how Will managed to pick up a parking ticket ...

Ep 28: Minty Fresh Special

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former England & Quins Number 8 Nick Easter sits down with Rupert Cox. They look ahead to the Super Rugby & Six Nations 2020 competitions and discuss ...

Ep 27: 2020 Six Nations Preview

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A jam-packed pod this week as we look ahead to the 2020 edition of the Six Nations.Will and Rupert hear from England internationals Joe Marler, Mo Hun...

Ep 26: Guinness Six Nations Launch

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Will & Rupert were in Wapping this week for the Guinness Six Nations launch. They caught up with the great and the good of the European game. Some of ...

Ep 25: European Halliday

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Rupert & Will spoke to EPCR Chairman Simon Halliday regarding the current state of play with the European club competitions. Will reviews R...

Ep 24: Saracens' 2020 vision

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Rupert & Will were joined by Saracens interim CEO, Edward Griffiths, as the club work towards balancing the books by the June 30 deadline. ...

Ep 23: Will's Moments of the Decade

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this festive episode, Will Greenwood is joined by James Gemmell to look back and reminisce over his favourite moments of the past decade. They incl...

Ep 22: Mad Dogs and Englishmen

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week, former England captain Lewis Moody joins Will and James as he prepares to embark on an Arctic adventure to the South Pole. We di...

Ep 21: Foster - Good Call?

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s pod we sit down with ‘Agent of the Stars’ Duncan Sandlant. The Global Director of Esportif has brokered some of the biggest playe...

Ep 20: Sevens Special with Mike Friday

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode, Rupert Cox sits down with Mike Friday to discuss all things sevens related. Mike tells us how he became involved with the Engla...

Ep 19: Dave Rennie Special

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Glasgow Warriors head coach and newly-appointed Australia head coach, Dave Rennie, joins Will & Rupert on this week's podcast. He talks about life in ...

Ep 18: Siya Kolisi Special

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

World Cup-winning Springboks captain Siya Kolisi popped into Sky this week. He sat down with Sky's CEO of Future Sport, Barney Francis and they discus...

Ep 17: Monsieur Shaun Edwards

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Will & Rupert speak to Shaun Edwards who's joining France as their new defence coach. He gives us an insight into why he picked France and ...

Ep 16: Euro Wrap & Sarries' Sins

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Rupert Cox & Will Greenwood discuss the Saracens salary cap fall-out and what's in store for the Premiership champions.They speak to Miles ...

Ep 15: Saracens Salary Scandal

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Will Greenwood gives his thoughts on the situation at Saracens, after their 35-point deduction and £5m fine for breaching the salary cap.Rupert Cox c...

Ep 14: RWC 2019 | The Final Curtain

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's podcast, Will & Rupert reflect on the World Cup final. Gail Davis is on the red carpet at the World Rugby Awards interviewing Siya Koli...

Ep 13: RWC 2019 | The Final Countdown

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Gail Davis joins Will Greenwood who was in Tokyo for both semi-finals. Will gives his thoughts on England's spectacular toppling of New Zeal...

Ep 12: RWC 2019 | Strictly Rugby

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We hear from Eddie Jones after his England side dismantled Australia to set up a mouth-watering semi-final against back-to-back winners New Zealand.Wi...

Ep 11: RWC 2019 | Quarter-Final Conundrum

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Will Greenwood & Rupert Cox are re-united back at Sky HQ to round up the pool stages, played out in the shadow of Typhoon Hagibis. They look...

Ep 10: RWC 2019 | CT, HK, JPN

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We head around the globe on this week's Will Greenwood Podcast. Rupert Cox, Dan Lyle & Brian Hightower dial-in from NBC HQ in Connecticut while Will g...

Ep 9: RWC 2019 | Matthew Syed

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Will is joined by former British number 1 table tennis player and now award winning journalist and author, Matthew Syed. They discuss the m...

Ep 8: RWC 2019 | Martin Johnson Special

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As Rugby World Cup 2019 kicks off Will Greenwood is joined by former England captain and world cup winner Martin Johnson. He discusses his memories fr...