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The Eggchasers Podcast is a Rugby Union Podcast that doesn't take itself, or the game, too seriously. The longest running rugby podcast on earth. Tim Cocker, Jonathan Beardmore & Phil Largan have a lifetime of following & playing rugby and bring you real rugby chat straight from the clubhouse.

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Published 2026-07-05

S13 Ep47: 5th July 2026 - ENGLAND DOMINATED BY THE BOKS

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NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND 1

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Published 2026-06-28

S13 Ep46: 28th June 2026 - TOP 14 FINAL & NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW

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A review of the Top 14 final and preview of the upcoming Nations Championship. LTBP.

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Published 2026-02-01

S13 Ep25: 2nd February 2026 - SIX NATIONS PREVIEW POD

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A mammoth preview of this year's Six Nations with the usual rumour ,speculation and innuendo.


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This month has features about Rugby's social return on investment, investing for children and Bernie Madoff's other business


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Published 2022-01-09

S9 Ep22: 10th January 2021 - with Jamal Ford-Robinson

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Gloucester prop, former pro wrestler, gaming wizard and all round good guy Jamal Ford-Robinson fills the gap left by Phil, who's sunning himself on the Med. So a first hand account of what is going so well at Gloucester, who beat Saracens in their own back yard. Bath win and Leicester lose! Saints savage Falcons. Quins pull another rabbit out of a hat to beat Exeter and Bristol get all the points home to Sale. The weeks rugby stories rounded up too.

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Published 2021-11-15

S9 Ep11: 15th November 2021 - AUTUMN INTERNATIONALS - Week 3

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Ireland get a(nother) famous win against the All Blacks.


England beat the Aussies...could Smith and Farrell be a fruitful combination after all?


Wales survive a scare from Fiji.


Scotland shoot themselves in the foot against the World Champions.


Plus the Tier 2 action, lower leagues (obvs) and various other rugby and non rugby tangents.

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Published 2021-09-19

S9 Ep1: 20th September 2021 - NEW SEASON - w/ JP DOYLE

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After running through the opening weekend of the Premiership...we catch up with JP Doyle.


Bristol v Sarries

Tigers v Chiefs

Worcester v Irish

Sale v Bath

Saints v Gloucester

Newcastle v Quins


Rugby Championship, Ugo on Strictly and the rest of the rugby week, including already, a highly contentious red card up for discussion that got many up in arms.

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Published 2021-08-22

S7 Ep61: 23rd August 2021 - Rugby Championship Farce

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Rugby, predictably, finds a new way to engulf itself off field wrangling. Shock. What happens next? We'll speculate. Plus, we'll look at the game between South Africa and Argentina. The rest of the rugby week and a profile3 more Premiership clubs ahead of the new season - the time Gloucester, Newcastle and London Irish.

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Published 2021-08-15

S7 Ep60: 16th August 2021 - "Isn't it Ironic? Or is it"

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There's a few tangents on this podcast, and it is the off season so, in case you only want the rugby chatter:


0 - 7 minutes - JB has Covid, the content of his freezer and Phil's love of excessively smelly Scandinavian fish

7 - 16 minutes - Phil has a game of Guess Who (the rugby players he spotted were)

16 - 60 minutes - the week in rugby. Rugby Championship. Finn Russell a big money target and speaking out on Lions tactics. Plus, Sam Warburton's comments about the future of rugby.

60 - 90 minutes - Premiership Profile we look ahead to the forthcoming season for Saracens and Worcester (the 1st 2 clubs we cover


LTBP!

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Published 2021-05-07

S7 Ep 42: LIONS SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT with Dan Biggar & Courtney Lawes

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Newly named 2 time Lions Courtney Lawes and Dan Biggar join us to celebrate Warren Gatland's Squad for South Africa 2021. What do we make of the 37 names? What does it tells about how we think the Lions will play? Who can feel most aggrieved to have missed out?


PLUS news of our first Post Covid, Lions related Live Show. LTBP.

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Published 2021-04-25

S7 Ep39: 26th April 2021 - Eggchasing and Ecosystems

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WHAT a weekend of rugby! So many exciting games and so much brilliant play to get stuck into. Bristol v Ex; Saints at TigersIrish v Quins...and tonnes more besides; get into Premiership, start looking more seriously at Lions selection implications, the start of the Rainbow Cup, MLR, Super Rugby and England's Women's triumph.


Plus, obvs, we take some random tangents - even delving into ecosystem equilibriums of Puffin inhabited islands. Standard. LTBP!

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Published 2021-03-15

S7 Ep30: 15th March 2021 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 4

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An(other) epic weekend of rugby! One that makes you fall in love with the game all over again and leaving us so many talking points to get stuck into.


England overcome France...just. Eddie's England back on track or papering over the cracks?

Ireland squeeze past Scotland...where are both sides at?

Wales are still on for the Grand Slam and Italy are still garbage.

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Published 2021-01-17

S7Ep15: 18th January 2021 - No Rugby, No Cry

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Despite a lack of actual rugby, save a couple of fixtures, we still manage to waffle on about all sorts. Rumoured no relegation in the Premiership; Ealing; Glasgow; Covid Cancellations; Alex Sandersons arrival as DoR of Sale Sharks. Plus we pick our 28 man England Squad for the upcoming Six Nations.


PLUS...the Sea Shanty hysteria hits rugby. Well, this podcast. LTBP!

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Published 2020-12-28

S7 Ep12: 28th December 2020 - 52 weeks a year!

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The day we don't provide you a weekly fix of rugby you'll know there's something seriously wrong! We're back, with 3 beautiful food babies between us, houses full of cardboard and pre landfill kids toys and plenty of rugby to talk about including


Festive Premiership Rugby

Marcel Coetzee is off and South African sides are Europe bound

Various other guff from the rugby world and/or our world and Phil has prepared a quiz in a break from playing Super Mario (seriously!)

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Published 2020-12-28

S7 Ep12: 28th December 2020 - 52 weeks a year!

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The day we don't provide you a weekly fix of rugby you'll know there's something seriously wrong! We're back, with 3 beautiful food babies between us, houses full of cardboard and pre landfill kids toys and plenty of rugby to talk about including


Festive Premiership Rugby

Marcel Coetzee is off and South African sides are Europe bound

Various other guff from the rugby world and/or our world and Phil has prepared a quiz in a break from playing Super Mario (seriously!)

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Published 2020-12-14

S7 Ep9: 14th December 2020 - H-Cup Action is Back

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After an impossibly short break the Heineken Cup returns - and similarly, after four (4!) pods last week we're back in studio to review the highs and lows of the games. Why are French teams doing so well? Why are English teams so bad (besides Exeter)? Should you be allowed to hit someone if they grab your junk? All the big questions answered.

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Published 2020-10-11

S6 Ep83: 12th October 2020 - Premiership Semis...and JP Doyle

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Exeter and Wasps reach a Premiership Final...we review a couple of unexpectedly one sided games. Australia and New Zealand share the spoils in an epic in Wellington. And we catch up with JP Doyle who takes us through obe of the contentious issues of the weekend to find out about a brand new Tens Tournament in Bermuda...and next stop the World!

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Published 2020-09-14

S6 Ep77: 14th September 2020 - The Top 4 Battle & Pro 14 Final

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Leinster's invincibles broke Ulster's, and Phil's, heart in the Pro14 Final. Back in the Premiership and the race for the playoffs is reaching a dramatic finale. We wargame the final two rounds and tell you who we think will make the playoffs. A review of the Premiership games, a chat about the controversial (or not controversial) suspensions dished out and reflect on the new Autumn international schedule. LTBP.

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Published 2020-08-02

S6 Ep69: 2nd August 2020 - A Love In With the Canterbury Double Dongs

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Aotearoa Competition keeps delivering. But what will NZ do with the fullback jersey come the international window?

Phil has had a closer inspection of the Australian Super Rugby this week too - hear what he thought

The Exeter Chiefs decision to retire their mascot but retain their branding.

The World Rugby Transgender issue was raised...an update.

Premiership signing and rumours.

A revamped Championship?

A Russian World Cup?


LTBP

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Published 2020-07-12

S6 Ep67: 13th July 2020: "Global Bro Sports will sue your ass!"

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The latest twist in the Manu Tuilagi saga.


The salary cap fall out continues and everyone is cutting their cloth...but at what (non financial) cost?


Super Rugby Aotearoa - it's the big one, Blues v Crusaders. And the other games in the southern hemisphere. 


And the rest of the rugby (and non-rugby) guff from the last 7 days. LTBP

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Published 2020-04-19

S6 Ep50: 20th April 2020 - House of Cards...Rugby Edition

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There's a battle on for the top job in World Rugby...what does it mean for the sport who emerges victor from Bill Beaumont and Gus Pichot as Chairman? What could it lead to in terms of changes in the sport?


There's lots of talk about how the current situation is affecting clubs and how this might play out...we have a dig into this too.


And Rugby and gaming...it seems to be ever closer based on some of the antics of the stars of the game...we get stuck into that too.


AND...a double-barrelled homework assignment.

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Published 2020-04-12

S6 Ep49: 13th April 2020 - May Goes Home, Laporte Goes Rogue.

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Johnny May back to Gloucester. Premiership Rugby postpone further...but haven't cancelled the season yet. 


Bernard Laporte leads the charge for major club rugby reform...any merit in his ideas?


Plus all sorts of other rugby and non rugby related stuff, including a game - "Romanian Player or Infectious Disease"

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Published 2020-03-15

S6 Ep43: 16th March 2020 - End of the Season/World Review

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Somehow, even with no rugby, we manage to deliver you 90 minutes of inane, loosely rugby related chat?!


We war game what the potential postponement of the league season looks like and the ramifications for the sport. How bad could it get for clubs already struggling financially?


Signings, rumours and citings.


Rugby culture fallout from the Joe Marler affair.


And a healthy dose of local, grassroots rugby thrown in to the mix for good measure. LTBP!

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Published 2020-01-19

S6 Ep33: 20th January 2020 - "A Ticki Ticki Wonga". Saracens DOWN.

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With Phil on a sabbatical in the Far East learning the ancient art of spreadsheets, JB and Tim get stuck into this uneventful, no news Newsweek where nothing much really happened. Besides Champions Cup Quarter Finals being decided, a load of international squads and a negotiated relegation of the Premiership and European Champions. LTBP.

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Published 2020-01-12

S6 Ep32: 13th January 2020 - EUROPE ROUND 5 - with ED SLATER

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With Phil off carrying his wife and kids around Asia in a backpack, Gloucester lock (and co-host of Gloucester's Podding Shed Podcast) Ed Slater fills the breach and gives us the benefit of his rugby wisdom...and spills the beans on many of his team-mates and ex-team-mates. As well as wrapping up the action from Round 5 in the Champions Cup and the weeks rugby news. LTBP.

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Published 2019-08-26

S5 Ep64: 27 August 2019 - England v Ireland

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On a weekend with very little rugby (but some cricket) we spend some time dissecting England v Ireland, although JB mainly wanted to talk about Ireland's deficiencies and Manu's injury potential. We also touch on the Sprinbok's social media, Australia and Argentina squads and the differences between men's and women's Rugby World Cups.

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Published 2019-05-27

S5 Ep50: 27th May 2019 - PREM SEMIS, PRO 14 FINAL

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Saracens and Exeter muscle their way into the Premiership Final next weekend. We break down the semi finals.


Leinster add another trophy to their cabinet.


A Rugby Social Game inspired by Leinster's backline.


Rugby X, the London Sevens and a new tackle process by World Rugby...and all the other guff from the weeks rugby.

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Published 2019-05-12

S5 Ep48: 13th May 2019 - EUROPEAN CUP FINAL

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Congratulations Saracens. The Borg has got a full system reset and eliminated all opponents...even those brave Leinstermen. We reflect on club rugby's biggest prize, take in the other stories in the rugby week, share some amazing #ClubDinnerTales and launch an audacious bid to influence the fabric and future of rugby. LTBP.

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Published 2019-05-06

S5 Ep46: 7th May 2019 - JB 2020 Campaign

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In a week of Premiership playoff deciders and Pro 14 quarter finals we spend a good deal of time discussing Folau and the RFU Council, while JB manages to spend 10 mins talking about the reffing of the Bristol v Sale game. We also dissect all of the action from the games, including JB's beloved Benetton' heartbreak and Phil's beloved Ulster's success.

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Published 2019-04-22

S4 Ep45: 23rd April 2019 - European Rugby Semi Finals

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After an exciting week of European action, the boys are back to discuss all of the talking points from the Champions and Challenge Cup semi finals, as well as all of the week's news. Big, hard hitting topics include: the best fans in Europe, diving props, Leinster and Saracens' briliance, and whether brown loafers and chino shorts is an acceptable look. We also look ahead to the final action in the Pro 14 and Gallagher Premiership.

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Published 2018-11-26

World Rugby Awards - Interviews

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Tim, JB and Phil moved the Rugby Dungeon from a basement to the yacht filled Principality of Monaco at the World Rugby Awards and caught up with Rob Kearney (featured on the last episode - go listen!) and here...Doddie Weir, Aphiwe Dyantyi, CJ Stander, Jamie Roberts, Michaela Blyde and Angus Gardner.

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Published 2018-11-26

S5 Ep17 - "Rugby Missionaries - World Rugby Awards.

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Tim, JB and Phil were all over the continent in search of rugby. Marseilles for the World Cup repechage; Rome for Italy vs New Zealand; Monaco for the World Rugby Awards.


On this episode listen out for Rob Kearney acting as a devilishly handsome spokesman for World Player for the Year Johnny Sexton, World Coach of the Year Joe Schmidt and Team of the Year Ireland. And plenty of tales from the road. LTBP.

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Published 2018-10-14

S5 Ep8: 15th October 2018 - European Cup Rugby Part 1

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In the first of two podcasts we're bringing you this week (you lucky people) we discussed most of the Heineken Champions Cup Rugby results including the unstoppable Leinster, Munster defiance at Exeter and Freddie's mistake (or not a mistake if you're JB). We also discussed Nathan Hughes' expensive tweet and had a Rugby Social to perve on player's private lives.

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Published 2018-10-08

S5 Ep7: 8th October 2018 - The Proper Pod; Heineken Cup Preview

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A day later than advertised we review this week's action and ask telling questions like: who is a better all-round rugby player, Owen Farrell or Beauden Barrett; and who would top the Premiership if Saracens and Exeter were deleted. We also review all of the games (and refereeing decisions) and preview next week's fixtures.

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Published 2018-06-17

S4 Ep56: 18th June 2018 - Summer Tours 2. #Downfall2018

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The first of 2 podcasts this week...mainly because JB and Phil are off gallavanting around Europe on holidays and we only have 1 TMO Shipping container...which on this occasion has been sent to Gran Canaria for JB's input, insight and gloating over Downfall 2018!


Phil will bring his stat attack to the party in the next installment. This episode focuses on USA's amazing win over Scotland; England's crushing defeat in Blomfontein and the controversies in the New Zealand v France game. We're keeping our powder dry on Wales and Ireland's fantastic victories for a day or two, so apologies and bear with us for the podcast being in two parts this week. LTBP!

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Published 2018-06-10

S4 Ep55: 11th June 2018 - Summer Tour ROUND 1 - "Downfall on the High Veldt"

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England in South Africa; Ireland in Oz; France in New Zealand; Wales in Argentina. We break down the Summer Tour 1st Tests. Eddie's woes deepen as Faf and co start a new era. David Pocock returns from saving endangered animals to break Irish hearts Down Under. New Zealand's filthy attacking play continues. Wales prevent a Southern Hemisphere whitewash against the South American playboys. LTBP!

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Published 2018-06-03

S4 Ep54: 4th June 2018 - Summer Tours and Top 14

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As the 2018 Summer Tours kick off in earnest with Wales' lacklustre win against South Africa, the boys are back to digest all of this week's action including the Sevens, U20s and the Top 14 final. We also spend slightly too long explaining exactly why England's backs are not balanced and why they will lose to South Africa.

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Published 2018-05-16

Untitled Episode S4 Ep50: 17th May 2018 - Corrective Action

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After the technical, physical and (probably) ethical issues on the last pod, we decided to try and make amends. Despite some further technical issues with Tim's bandwidth in the shipping container, we managed to review the Spain / Romania / Belgian / Russian saga, further analyse the England squad and assess this weekend's Aviva and Pro14 semi-finals.

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Published 2018-04-15

S4 Ep46: 16th April 2018 - Playoff Hunt...Interview with a Gallagher...and Brizzly Bears

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The hunt for Top 4 and Champions Cup is heating up in the Aviici Premiership. We round up the weekend's rugby and look ahead to the Champions and Challenge Cup semi finals in Europe.


We have a special Gallagher interview, a chat about the "Bristol Bears" and a number of other tangents besides. LTBP!

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Published 2018-04-08

S4 Ep45: 9th April 2018 - Special GuestEdition

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With Tim drinking his way through the vineyards of France, JB and Phil and joined in studio by a special guest. Fortunately Tim put down his glass of viognier to dial in. We discuss this week's Premiership action and try to work out where Harlequins and Northampton have gone wrong. We also meandered through some of the other actions across the rugby world before predicting next week's fixtures.

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Published 2018-04-02

S4 Ep44: 2nd April 2018 - CHAMPIONS CUP QUARTER FINALS

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Scarlets v La Rochelle

Munster v Toulon

Clermont v Racing 92

Leinster v Saracens


Tim, JB and Phil pick the bones out of the huge weekend of Champions Cup Rugby...and cast there eye over the rest of the weeks rugby news including: The latest on Spain-Gate and RWC qualification; A journalist and his twitter meltdown....and other shenanigans besides. LTBP!

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Published 2018-03-25

S4 Ep43: 26th March 2018 - Aviici Round 18 & "Shingler's Lifts"

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Back to domestic matters with some showpiece occasions around England. Cometh the hour...cometh the big try celebrations. Imagine how good Maro Itoje would be if he wasn't absolutely shattered.


We've an update on Spain's ongoing complaint following their controversial World Cup Qualification showdown; a round up of the weekend's domestic rugby; a look ahead to a huge weekend of European Quarter Finals; and a quiz called "Shingler's Lifts"...are you not entertained!?

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Published 2018-03-18

S4 Ep42: 19th March 2018 - SIX NATIONS FINALE

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Ireland make history.

England achieved the famous 3 in a row...just losses, not Championships.

Where are Wales really at? Scotland, France and lowly Italy?


We round up the 6 Nations 2018. Where does Eddie go from here?


We have a team of the tournament. AND,,,we bring you the unfolding controversy from the Tier 2 Championship.


LTBP


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Published 2018-03-08

S4 Ep40: 9th March 2018 - MWIP

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Just hours before Tier Two Tour Two the boys are back in studio to preview all of this weekend's action including JB's prediction of #downfall2018 including Eddie's changes for England, Gatland's experiment, Blair Kinghorn and the incredible depth of Ireland.

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Published 2018-02-26

S4 Ep37: 26th February 2018 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 3...#Downfall2018???

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Prepare for peak levels of JB smugness. Are his predictions coming true, or is this merely a blip in Uncle Eddie's Masterplan? We dig into Scotland's epic win to regain the Calcutta Cup.


Ireland's endless conveyor belt of talent has unearthed some fresh bodies seamlessly transitioning to the Test arena. How good was that win against Wales, and can Wales take anything positive from a defeat in Dublin.


Then there's the utter omnishambles that's France v Italy. Best watched with Benny Hill music rather than commentary. 


Domestic rugby will follow in a separate podcast...so subscribe, and Let the Boys Play.

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Published 2018-02-18

S4 Ep35: 19th February 2018 - The Domestic Podcast (300th Episode [according to Acast])

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This weekend's domestic review covers all of the Avici Premiership with a splattering of Pro 14 - mostly Phil complaining about Ulster. We look at what Wasps are doing right (or wrong in JB's opinion), what Leicester and Quins need to do, and who will finish in the top four. We touch on the latest England squad, although we will cover it all in great detail later this week in a MWIP.

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Published 2018-01-29

S4 Ep28 - 30th January 2018 - SIX NATIONS PREVIEW

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It is finally here...and we dive headfirst into the best time in the annual sporting calendar.


Who are the team's most important players? Who are their ones to watch? How will they fare? A 6Nations Quiz to test your rugby knowledge. Get involved in our 6N Fantasy League...details on the pod.


And, YES, we WILL mention Don Armand once or twice (and JB will continue with his England 'Downfall 2018' claims).


LTBP!

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Published 2018-01-28

S4 Ep27 - 29th January 2018 - "Not My Wife!". Tales, News, and Six Nations

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The first of 3 podcasts coming your way this week (so hit subscribe). 1) Next...A dedicated 6 Nations preview. 2) a match by match preview with our take on 6N games once the teams are announced later in the week...


But FIRST...enjoy our journey round the rugby universe with the weeks news; our views; some tall tales and a bit of 6N thrown in for good measure. LTBP!

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Published 2018-01-08

S4 Ep24: 8th January 2018 - The Phil's Deathbed Edition

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Tim and JB are joined by Phil, who joins us from his hospital bed (aka Eggchasers TMO Shipping Container) to discuss a big week of Avicii and Pro 14 rugby and to look ahead to a huge weekend of European Rugby.


Changes at Tigers? Banners to Gloucester and Bath's rumoured replacement? Ulster's new 10? Some 2018 predictions...and several other unexpected tangents. LTBP.

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Published 2018-01-01

S4 Ep23: 2nd January 2018 - Gary Graham Edition

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The podcast that works as hard as an Exeter Chieves backrow is back to make your return to work in 2018 slightly less miserable. We discuss the highs and lows of this week's action as well the comings and goings from the England Squad. We also muse extensively over how to solve Northampton's issues and exactly what Don Armand has to do to get into Eddie Jones' good books.

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Published 2017-12-18

S4 Ep21: 18th December 2017 - Irish Road Trip and Champions Cup ROUND 4

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JB and Phil return shells of men after a week conducting extensive "research" in Belfast and Dublin...strictly rugby, you understand. Fortunately there's some incredible motivational words of wisdom which give them the energy, along with Tim, to round up a big weekend of European Rugby. Let the Boys Play!


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Published 2017-11-29

S4 Ep17: Midweek Pod Pt 2 - MWDP

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After a couple of days counting stats and cursing his miserable life for missing the World Rugby Awards, Phil returns alongside JB to talk all things Aviva Premiership. The two briefly run through last week's fixtures and pick out the star performers before discussing next week's fixtures. Also, with Tim away, JB carefully managed to limit his Sale Sharks chat to less than 45 minutes.

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Published 2017-11-29

S4 Ep16: Midweek Pod Pt 1 - World Rugby Awards Special

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Domestic Pod coming your way in this feed imminently, covering domestic rugby and looking ahead to this weekend...so hit subscribe and check back soon.


But this is the rest of the action from Monaco when Tim and JB rubbed shoulders with some of the games greats - hear Beauden Barrett (DEFINITELY included this time, Rieko Ioane, Rachael Burford, Portia Woodman, Perry Baker and Karl Te Nana). LTBP!

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Published 2017-10-30

S4 Ep10: 30th October 2017 - International Squads Announced & JB Gets a Ban

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The Home Nations have named their squads for the autumn internationals...we pick the bones out of the selections.

A full weekend of Aviici and Pro 14 rugby is dissected.

We break down some of the big talking points of the week...including a move of Marland Yarde, which was broken by JB..with stern consequences for "Sale's biggest fan"...get the lowdown here!


LTBP

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Published 2017-10-09

S4 Ep7: 9th October 2017 - Our Humble Pod (volume sorted!)

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We've swept the dungeon, unpacked our bags and thrown all the tape in the bin...time to get into the final a week of the Rugby Championship; Another weird week in the Aviici Premiership; Check in on the Pro 14; Talk Humble Rugby; Preview Europe with a Quiz; AND announce the details of our Tier Two Tour for 2017/18...find out where we could be watching Six Nations AND Tier 2 rugby together...LTBP!

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Published 2017-10-01

S4 Ep6: 2nd October 2017 - Rugby's Trainee Lion Tamer.

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Alleged eye gouging, hair pulling, flying elbows, and a mauling by a Lion (and some Cheetahs) more...the TMO's were busy, and the boys have LOTS to talk about today!The topsy-turvy season in the Aviici and Pro14 continues. Fancied team faltering and underdogs showing big.New Zealand continue to dominate...yada yada...you know the score in the Rugby Championship.Let the Boys Play!

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Published 2017-09-11

S4 Ep2: 11th September 2017 - "Macho, Macho Men"

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Back down to earth with a bit of a thud...perhaps the try fest of last week was a bit of a one off...judging by some of the games this weekend - don't panic, we barely mention Sale Sharks!Domestic Rugby covered off, Rugby Championship internationals, injury prone rugby players and that report berating rugby's 'macho culture' - what do you think the boys will make of that?!?

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Published 2017-09-05

S4 Ep1 - New Season Try Fest

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A weekly slice of rugby for your cauliflower ears! Ireland v England; France v Wales; Scotland v Italy. Another amazing weekend of rugby ahead in the #6Nations is previewed. Where will the games be won and lost. The weekend's #Pro12 and #AvivaPrem...

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Published 2017-07-16

S4 Ep 53: Post Season / Pre Season

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After the frenetic Lions tour we take a slightly more laid back approach this week as we look ahead to the upcoming Aviva and Pro12 (Pro14?) seasons. We have one eye on the new stash announced and the other on a couple of brilliant listeners' reviews for Ulster and Leicester's respective chances.

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Published 2017-07-09

Lions Tour Ep18: Test Three

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What a wonderful game and a superb series. JB & Phil travel from all corners of the UK to be in the dungeon and Tim dials in from the Eggchasers Shipping Container which was based near enough to Eden Park to have an influence on Romain Poite. We dissect all of the action from this weekend's series decider including that card, the magnificent Kieran Read and whether the All Blacks are as good as people say. Phil has also prepared a little quiz to see if you've been paying attention...

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Lions Tour Ep17: Test Three Preview

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The preview for the final test. Teams have been announced and the settled Lions face the "opposite of settled" All Blacks. JB and Phil are in studio and Cocker dials in from the Eggchasers Shipping Container TM (which occasionally suffered from some broadband issues...). JB tells us why the Lions are going to win, while the others two feel that an All Black victory is on the cards.

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Published 2017-07-02

Lions Tour Ep16: Test Two Full Podcast

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The three boys digest the full reaction to Saturday's test match where the Lions were victorious against Kieran Read's All Blacks. We talk through the performance and the key decisions that Gatland has made in the build-up to the test. We also look at the potential Pro12 change to bring in the Cheetahs and Kings and give our take on the rest of this week's rugby news.

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Published 2017-06-23

LIONS TOUR - PEAK TE'O SPECIAL

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A brief history of "Peak Te'o"In the wake of the abysmal 2015 World Cup for England, and after Eddie Jones had taken the reigns, the Eggchasers tried to look to the future and plot England's rise to success.Tim had seen Big Ben Te'o playing for Leinster and thought he had potential to do a job for England.JB laughed...a lot. Then Eddie Jones announced Ben Te'o in his wider England training squad. JB doubled-down and announced this as a flash in the pan and declared the now immortal line...."this is PEAK TE'O!". Every time Big Ben reached a new height we'd fire up the horns.The England wider squad became the England squad proper...became the England matchday squad...became a first cap...a first try...a Lions squad member...a Lions player...and NOW...a Lions Test Starter.Peak Te'o turned out to be up there with the highest height any British and Irish rugby union player can reach reach. The only place left for BBT to go is winning a Test series and the 2019 World Cup. That remains to be seen, but...

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LIONS TOUR Ep10: 20th June 2017 - Home Nations ALL Win Away & More from NZ

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Scotland's fantastic win down under.England's young guns show up again with those Argentinian playboys.Wales won...on a Friday...conveniently for their players to make it to the Lions camp as reinforcements.Ireland's youngsters win in Ireland.There's some speculation (MORE speculation) over the Lions Test squad, a Tour Story and some more transfer news.SPECIAL OFFERS FOR EGGCHASERS:15% off Raging Bull Leisurewear - www.ragingbull.co.uk use EGG15 at checkout.Try Cornerstone Razors. A FREE engraved premium shaft AND £10 off your first order (meaning your first order AND free shaft) could be just £4! www.cornerstone.co.uk/eggchasers or EGG10 at checkout.

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LIONS TOUR Ep9: 18 June 2017. Lions Leap Forward

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We digest the brutal physical confrontation from the Lions' game against the Maori All Blacks. We discuss potential changes to the team for the first test, and JB coins a new catch phase "North Pole" (albeit a slightly outdated one). We also candidly discuss the introduction of some new Lions into the den... Reaction to all of the other games from this weekend will follow on Monday morning's usual podcast.

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Published 2017-06-15

LIONS TOUR Ep8: 16 June 2017. Maori All Blacks Preview

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Another quick catch-up on the squad announcements this week. We take a detailed look at the Lions, Maori All Blacks and All Blacks squads and briefly mention England, Scotland and Wales. We also try to determine whether 11 pints the night before a game would affect performance. And discuss how you would test such a hypothesis...

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Published 2017-06-05

Lions Tour Ep3: 96 June 2017: Lions v Blues

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The boys are back for a late night special (recorded post watershed) where they talk Dutch Women's Rugby and synthetic bells. They also cover the latest goings on in New Zealand, the other internationals, transfer news / rumours and see if another game can beat the legendary "Springbok or Nazi War Criminal".

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Published 2017-05-31

LIONS TOUR Ep 1: 1st June 2017. 'First Blood'.

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The first of the Lions Midweek Special Series sees the boys discuss the team announcement for the British and Irish Lions match up with the Provincial Barbarians. We talk team news, tactics and the delight/fiasco of the haka welcome for the squad. We also include some of the latest transfer news from the Northern Hemishpere, including what should Northampton do with all their Picamoles money??

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Published 2017-05-29

S4 Ep 52: 30th May 2017 - FINALS DAY!

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Oh oh ooooooh...ooooh ooooh oooooooh. What a moment for Exeter Chiefs. And Scarlett's. And RUGBY for that matter.From Steenson's giant clackers; Slade's drinking antics; Baxter's tears...it was a special day at HQ, and Tim has some extra detail you won't know about. There's a quiz AND a topical Election XV.Enjoy!

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Published 2017-05-21

S4 Ep51: 22nd May 2017 - SEMI FINALS..."Business Time"

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Exeter and Wasps last gasp wins.A grovelling apology to Scarlet's.Big Billy Vunipola's heart-breaking withdrawal from the Lions...and enter DJ Haskell.JB steps up and organises a quiz; Phil has prepared a closer look at the New Zealand team with "Hey, What's Hippinun Bro" and Tim is disturbingly excited by Henry Slade's "cultured left boot". Let the Boys Play.

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Published 2017-05-14

S4 Ep50: 15th May 2017 - "DOUBLE BORG" Euro Finals

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Saracens make it back to back European Cups with a win in Edinburgh. Chris Ashton inspires a "Love to Hate XV"; Big Billy's on for a Big Night; there's a European Cup Quiz to test your grey matter.Gloucester downed by Stade; Eddie's eyebrow raising England selection, and much more...including a brand new segment getting you ready for the Lions tour to New Zealand called "Hey, What's Hippunin Bro?".Enjoy

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Published 2017-05-07

S4 Ep 49: 8th May 2017 - (Regular) Season Finale

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Reaction to the dramatic finale in the Aviici Premiership.A look ahead to the European Finals.An Aviici Team of the Year.An End of Year Report.Rumour mill and transfer news.A game of Scott Quinnell Bingo.Pro 12 including Pienaar and Spratt being honoured.And hear how Phil ruined his car, why JB has hobbit feet and how Tim took #PeakTeo to new heights.

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Published 2017-04-23

S4 Ep47: B&I Lions Squad; ECC Semi Finals and Eddie's England Newbies

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The boys are back and in high spirits this week after a feast of squad announcements and the outstanding Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals. We start at the quadrennial British and Irish squad selection before moving on to Eddie Jones' interesting England squad. We also dissect Saracens' and Clermont's victories over Irish opposition and Phil has a nice little quiz to entertain you all.

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Published 2017-04-17

S4 Ep 46: 18th April 2017 - Back for the Title Run In

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Like Pro 12 international players, we've been taking a long rest to get refreshed for the really important games...JB and Phil are back from their (separate) South African jaunts and Tim fresh from the USA...with stories to tell and rugby to talk about.Aviici Premiership, Pro 12, Top 14 and European Semi Final previews.Keep an eye out for a Lions reaction podcast on Wednesday night/Thursday AM.Enjoy!

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Published 2017-04-10

S4 Ep45: 10th April 2017 - LIONS SELECTION SPECIAL PART 2...THE BACKS.

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We try to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the Lions selection by selecting our back line. Who gets the nod? Will it be a 2013-esque plane full of Welshman...plus Owen Farrell? Who are the nailed on men and who are the bolters? We lock the doors and don't let ourselves out until we agree. There's also a Lions quiz and a Raging Bull Tour Story that will make you yearn for the "good old days" of amateur Lions tours.Get it in your cauliflower ears!

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Published 2017-04-03

S4 Ep44: 3rd April 2017 - LIONS SELECTION SPECIAL PART 1...FORWARDS

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We try to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the Lions selection by selecting our pack of forwards. Who gets the nod? We lock the doors and don't let ourselves out until we agree. There's also a Lions quiz and a Raging Bull Tour Story that will make you yearn for the "good old days" of amateur Lions tours.Get it in your cauliflower ears!

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Published 2017-03-26

S4 Ep43: 27th March 2017 - Jonathan Mills...the "Phil Upgrade"

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Phil has taken his statistics on a South African sabbatical, so friend of the pod and Sale Sharks lock Jonathan Mills joins us in the dungeon to chew over the weekends Aviici Premiership, Pro 12 and Super Rugby action, and give us his professional insight as we approach the business end of the season. As well as a game review we have a special quiz - JB as an avid Sale fan and alleged Welshman puts his knowledge to the test against Millsy. As a man who's played against the best of British, Millsy also picks HIS Lions locks, has a surprise plea to an international coach and reveals a secret nickname of one of his team-mates - has to be heard to be believed!Enjoy.

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Published 2017-03-19

S4 Ep42:19th March 2017: ROMANIA LIVE POD - Six Nations Finale

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Tim, JB and Phil were joined by over a hundred fellow eggchasers in Bucharest for our first live podcast. It's a wonder that we are even in a position to write this review. An epic visit to Bucharest, and Europe's Tier 2, is still ongoing.The final round of Six Nations, the Global Season and all kinds of other rugby based shenanigans are to be expected as well as a well lubricated live audience that brought more than a few surprises of their own! Enjoy.

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Published 2017-03-12

S4 Ep41: 13th March 2017 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 4.

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Tim, JB and Phil crawl back into the rugby dungeon to lavish praise on World Record squalling England and resurgent Wales. Where now for Scotland and Ireland? A game has been devised for the pod - "US Eagle or Lady Spread Eagled" - bas to be heard to be believed. And all the latest shenanigans ahead of our trip to Romania next weekend.

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Published 2017-03-06

S4 Ep39: 6th March 2017 - "Where's The 'CockTap' Gone?!"

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fantastic matches in the Aviici Premiership:Worcester striking a blow to Bristol's hopes of survival. And what do we make of the promotion/relegation/championship playoff route changes?Bath v Wasps - Will Kirtley Beale stay?Gloucester v Quins - Laurie Gone? Quins fight back.Exeter v Leicester - Mauger woes, Exeter excellent...BUT where has the cock-tap gone?!Big Billy V back for Sarries win at Newcastle.A quiz from JB on rugby's bad boys, Pro 12 and Superboomboom down under.

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Published 2017-02-27

S4 Ep37: 27th February 2017 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 3

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Tim, JB and Phil reflect on another top weekend of Six Nations Rugby.Scotland reach an all time high World Ranking after a rare win against Wales. Howley having a howler?Alun Wynn Jones lacking leadership?Scotland mad to let Vern Cotter go?Ireland win against France's giant pack. Jonny Sexton is back (with his giant shoulder pads) and looking good as ever.Italy flummox England. Professor Venter and Connor O'Shea dream up a maverick way to ruffle England's feathers.

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Published 2017-02-19

S4 Ep35: 20th February 2017 - Lions Skippers; Aviici Premiership; Pro 12; Super Rugby

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There'll be a full preview of the Six Nations Round 3 coming your way on Wednesday in a Midweek International Podcast. Today, we focus on the battles in the Aviici Premiership and Pro12; look ahead to the start of the Super Rugby season with a Quiz and plenty more rugby guff besides. Enjoy, tell your mates.

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Published 2017-02-12

S4 Ep33: 13th February 2017 - SIX NATIONS WEEK 2

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Did JD2 and Cuthbert blow it for Wales...or was it Daly magic? Eddie's England marches on as Wales push them close.Hogg almost a hero again as France's giant pack rumble Les blues to victory in Paris...with a Finn Russell brain fart thrown in for good measure.And Ireland dominate a piss poor Italy. How are the Lions contenders shaping up?What's happening in Tier 2's competition.A Quiz - "French Number 9 or a Cheese You Eat With Wine"?And "The Rugby Elevator" - dropping down the leagues with some of your news and shouts. Enjoy!

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Published 2017-02-08

S4 Ep32: 8th February 2017 - Midweek DOMESTIC Podcast

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If you're looking for 6 Nations stuff...check our feed, we've already done that.This is the MIDWEEK DOMESTIC PODCAST, covering off all bases not ticked off from the weekend, transfer rumour mill and all the build up you need ahead of the Aviici Premiership this weekend. There's also some Rugby Clickbait and A "Love to Hate XV".Enjoy.

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Published 2017-01-29

S4 Ep30: 30th January 2016 - SIX NATIONS PREVIEW

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the greatest show on turf! 6 Nations is back for 2017! Quite probably the keenest contested 6 Nations in years...possibly ever. We preview the tournament looking at each of the 6 teams. Who will their heroes and villains be? Who are the 'bolsters' to keep your eye on? Tim, Phil and JB are back to give you the lowdown...in their way at least...not taking themselves or the game too seriously. Enjoy!

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Published 2017-01-22

S4 Ep28: 23 January 2017 - ECC Round 6 & The Eligibility Conundrum

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The usual suspects are back in the Rugby Dungeon to discuss the comings and goings of this week's rugby news. The big focus is on the ECC Round 6 including Glasgow's dominance, Leicester's humiliation and an amazing performance by Nemani Nadolo. We also take a deeper look at international player eligibility and Tim has a Rugby Social (which remarkably did not include a single Ellis Genge question!).

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Published 2017-01-15

S4 Ep27: 16 January 2017 - ECC Half Podcast

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After another weekend of jet-setting for TIm, and due to some major issues with antediluvian French Wi-Fi, JB and Phil discuss some of the key match ups from this weekend's European Champions Cup. The full team will be back with a proper in-depth discussion of all things rugby on Tuesday including the remainder of the games, some transfer news and a look ahead to the final round of ECC fixtures.

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Published 2017-01-09

S4 Ep26: 9th January 2016 - I Fought the Law (Changes) and the Law (Changes) Won.

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Aviici Premiership, including a corking win for Newcastle, impressive draw for Saracens and gallant defeat for Tigers.Pro 12, Mumster's humbling of Racing, a look ahead to the European Cup week-end, à game of Who Am I...and, yes, we might, briefly, mention the first weekend under the new law directives. Let the boys play.

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Published 2016-12-19

S4 Ep23: 19th December 2016 - European Cup Round 4.

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Tim, JB and Phil slice through the weekend's European action like Leinster's backline through Northampton's defence. They hit World Rugby's new high tackle "directives" harder than a Dylan Hartley forearm smash (which then got the correct amount of suspension). Listen, tell your mates, tweet and subscribe...and enjoy the the festive warm feelings you'll get from the latest episode. Let the boys play!

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Published 2016-12-11

S1 ep22: 12th December 2016 - EURO CUP Rnd 3. "Hobby League" Heaven, Hartley Hell.

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A full round up of Round 3 of the European Champions Cup...and a big week in the world of rugby union. Ireland's feel good factor continues in the Provinces.Dylan Hartley's amazing autumn just came to a juddering halt...much like Sean O'Brien's head in that tackle. A general Northampton nightmare. Pat Lam loves cash...or the West Country? Rob Howley's incriminating photos of Gatland...and much more besides.

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Published 2016-12-06

S4 Ep20: 6th December - Eggchasers Vs Green and Gold

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It's like Batman versus Superman...only less awful. Tim represents us Eggchasers going behind enemy lines once again with our Aussie friends from the Green and Gold Podcast to put forward an antipodean perspective on Eddie Jones' England team and their fourth and final victory over in Australia in 2016. Fair dinkum.

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Published 2016-12-04

S4 Ep19: 4th December 2016 - England Whitewash Australia

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This week's International podcast sees us review England's unbeaten year and the final victory against Australia. Tim also introduces us to a brilliant new game (which may rival Springbok or Nazi War Criminal), we discuss the finer points of the Six Nations bonus points and we look way ahead to next year's Lions tour.

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Published 2016-11-28

S4 Ep16: 28th Novemeber 2016 - More Cards Than Hallmark - Autumn Internationals Round 4

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It's raining red and yellow cards. It's pissing down with TMO reviews...but fortunately there was some decent rugby on show too. Tim, JB and Phil pick the bones out of Eddie's England v Argentina's Playboys; Still a bit clueless Wales v Completely Clueless South Africa; Immense Ireland v Cheika's Angry Australia; The Pheonix of France v Almost Mortal New Zealand; as well as the rest of the action.And yes, the officials do get thrown under the spotlight. And yes, the phrase Let The Boys Play is repeatedly used. Standard.

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Published 2016-11-22

S4 Ep15: 23rd November - Midweek Domestic Pod inc. (George) "FORD FOCUS"

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Aviici Premiership matches of the week.FORD FOCUS - An update on the George Ford speculation.We stress this is all rumour and conjecture, just stuff we've heard and don't blame us if none of it comes to fruition ;)Callum Clark's disciplinary misdemeanour.A look back at Round 8 games and a look ahead to Round 9.

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Published 2016-11-21

S4 Ep14: 21st November 2016 - Autumn Internationals Round 3

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Ireland heroic but unable to repeat the feat from Chicago - Phil was in Dublin for the game and shares his insight. The boys discuss the controversial decisions and all the rugby from a massive Test Match.An all time low for South Africa? An all time high for Italy? A new level of depths for Wales...and Alex Cuthbert. Scotland on the right side of a close match up this time.And the England juggernaut rumbles on.There's a DrugXV and plenty more rugby related shenanigans besides.

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Published 2016-11-16

S4 Ep13: 16th November 2017 - Midweek DOMESTIC Pod...*rumour alert!

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Sure, international rugby is centre stage...but we don't ignore the domestic rugby on show.There's a HUGE rugby rumour we've been sitting on for a while. JB, Phil and Tim debate the law directives from World Rugby on tackling with varying degrees of anger. And all the weekends domestic rugby is previewed. Enjoy!

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Published 2016-11-14

S4 Ep12: 14th November 2016 - Autumn Internationals Round 2

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Tim, Phil and JB dissect another gallant defeat from Scotland, a comfortable win for England, a regulation Irish win and Wales getting back on track...as well as the rest of the international rugby weekend, before previewing the big games ahead too.How bad ARE South Africa? Can Scotland EVER get over the line? How long CAN England keep the winning streak going? What will it take for Wales to reach their former glories? Just some of the questions we attempt to tackle...Enjoy!

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Published 2016-11-06

S4 Ep11: 07 November 2016 - Ireland humble the All Blacks

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After an incredible weekend of international action, we talk our way through the best bits including Ireland's record breaking win against New Zealand in Chicago (and JB's pain at not going), and also Wales' twelfth consecutive defeat to Australia. We also mention Phil's trip up to Edinburgh and Tim's live attendance at an Anglo-Welsh Cup game. We round this week off with some predictions for next weekend's games.

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Published 2016-10-31

S4 Ep10: 31st October 2016 - Autumn Internationals Preview

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After another big week in the Avicii Premiership and Pro12 we review all the games including Zebre's huge victory in Edinburgh and Bath's last minute victory in Exeter. We have a rugby social and a little quiz as well as asking the important questions like "what is the best job for a player if you want an easy life and lots of money"? We finish with a review of this weekend's games including Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago.

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Published 2016-10-23

S4 Ep9: 23rd October 2016 - European Cup Round 2

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Unbelievable scenes at Thomond Park for Munster. Superb results for Leicester, Ulster...and Enisei among others.Round 2 of European Competition is thrown under the spot light.Stat man Phil has a quiz; Tim has tales from the road; JB tales from the stands. There's Rugby Social aka Ellis Genge watch, a transfer rumour mill and many more bits of rugby based chat besides.Enjoy!@RugbyPodcastAcast. iTunes - leave your reviews!

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Published 2016-10-17

S4 Ep8: 17th October 2016 - Rugby Championship Returns

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This weekend Tim has been jetsetting to watch Glasgow and Leinster, while JB and Phil have been gorging on the feast of rugby from afar. After some big wins for the Pro12 teams we dissect the action and JB eats some humble pie (or perhaps not...?). We ask whether anyone can beat Saracens, whether Matt Toomua's yellow was the correct call and if Sale will ever win on the road. JB also rounds off his tribute to the Pro12 with a Celtic Quiz.

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Published 2016-09-26

S4 Ep5: 25th September 2016 - Weekend of Upsets

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Phil enjoys his final podcast as a single man ahead of his wedding. It's a MARATHON pod.Tim and JB join with him to discuss an odd weekend of rugby upsets; Premiership, Pro 12, Rugby Championship. There's a Rugby Social Quiz...including some classic 'Hask Bantz' and Ellis Genge starring. Phil prepares a quiz to test you rugby grey matter. And we discuss all manner of rugby (and non rugby related issues too).

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Published 2016-09-18

S4 Ep4: 18/09/16 Are Premiership Clubs Running Out of Centres?

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Tim had a train to catch and JB had a hard time setting everything up and so we had a very rushed start. However the lads quickly got into the usual rhythm asking the tricky questions like, "are centres a dying bread" and "are New Zealand using their coaches to take over the world"? We also run through most of the Aviva, Pro 12 and Rugby Championship action, Tim has a Rugby Social, we get a very special delivery from the USA and we preview next weekend's fixtures. Wonderful.

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Published 2016-09-13

S4 Ep3.5: The One to Make Up for the One After Phil's Stag

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After the shambles we put out the other day, the boys are back to make amends and this time Tim can make it! We try to fill the (numerous) gaps from the previous Pod including Lancaster to Leinster, Gatland to the Lions and the Rugby Championship. JB also asks the age old question - how would Gloucester do in the Pro 12?

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Published 2016-09-11

S4 Ep3: The One After Phil's Stag

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With Tim in transit after Exeter vs Saracens, JB and Phil take the reins to discuss all the weekend's action. Unfortunately they're not quite on top form after spending the past three days drinking heavily in Madrid. We finish with a preview of next weekend's games including our advice on this week's statbacker.com competition.

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Published 2016-09-04

S4 Ep2: Premiership Rugby is Back (& Pro12)!!!

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The wait is finally over for and Phil as the Premiership returns after what feels like an eternity away. We go into detail about the key match-ups, discuss the best signing of the season and make speculate wildly about what the first round of results mean. We also discuss Pienaar's future at Ulster, Ma'a Nonu's (alleged) move to Bristol and Warren G's selection for the Lions.

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Published 2016-08-30

S4 Ep1: New Season, New Hope (Unless you're Aussie)

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Belatedly after Tim's Balkan jaunt and after Phil and JB's heads have finally recovered from a long weekend bashing, the bus cover off The Rugby Championship - can anyone touch the All Blacks? Can Cheika turn it around? More domestic rugby preview, Ben Ryan, Head injury issues, gouging, an awful statue and even worse jokes, and you have a pod!Enjoy.Subscribe Acast and iTunes@RugbyPodcast on twitter

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Published 2016-08-21

S3 Ep66: Aussie Anialation, Bugs, Stashwatch & Ballbags

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Tension builds ahead of the new season in the UK and Ireland and we build up by putting the Irish Provinces under the microscope and check out the latest clobber in #StashWatch.Meanwhile we reflect on Australian torment Down Under, Argentina's playboys proving to be "the New France" as South Africa get out of jail. Plus Tim has an Olympic flavoured game with NO sign of rugby anywhere to be seen, JB shares his Welsh woes and Phil goes Stat Mad.And more.Tweet @rugbypodcastSunscribe on iTunes and AcastAnd Let the Boys Play!

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Published 2016-07-17

S3 Ep62: 18th July 2016 - Rugby Pokemon, 7's, Super Rugby & Lancaster Watch

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A game of "Rugby Social" examining the Twitter feeds of rugby stars in their off season.Stuart Lancaster Watch - what job has Stu been linked to this week?Super Rugby - Regular season is done, on to the Quarters.Pokemon RugbyA Hooker 7's TeamWasps and Worcester under the MicroscopeAnd more...*subscribe on iTunes and Acast*twitter: @RugbyPodcast

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Published 2016-06-13

S3 Ep 54: 13th June 2016 - Northern Hemisphere Uprising?

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The "normal" podcast, with the usual reprobates covering:New Zealand v WalesSouth Africa v IrelandU20's World CupEngland Saxons...and a little bit more Australia v EnglandA heroic win for Ireland, a new approach for Wales, and some future stars of the game...all covered in this epic podcast.*SUBSCRIBE*follow @RugbyPodcast on Twitter

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Published 2016-06-12

S3 Ep53: 12th June 2016 - AUSTRALIA v ENGLAND SPECIAL - 1st Test

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We link up once again with our Aussie counterparts from the Green and Gold Podcast Down Under to pick the bones out of an historic win for England, digging into the where the game was won and lost and where it leaves both sides ahead of the 2nd Test in Melbourne.SUBSCRIBE and we'll deliver the regular pod to you as soon as it's uploaded and find us @RugbyPodcast on Twitter. Thanks for listening.

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Published 2016-05-15

S3 Ep48: 16th May 2016 - EURO FINALS...The 'Borg March On

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The usual trio talk up Saracen's ERCC win, Ben Botica's moment of madness and work out who the highest paid premiership players are. We also discuss some of the Super Rugby games, in particular the Jags, the Crackfoxes and some farmers from Otago. We finish by looking forward to the Pro12 and Premiership play-offs.

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Published 2016-05-08

S3 Ep47: Smelling of Roses

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We look back at Week 22 of the Pro 12 and Aviva Premiership, now we know who has made the top 4 and European Champions Cup spots. We pick an Aviva team of the season (hint - Andy Goode does not make it) and Tim has a Mike Phillips based Rugby Social. We also give an introduction to our new book club - Smelling of Roses by Stuart Barnes.

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Published 2016-05-03

S3 Ep46: The Night After The Stag Do Before

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A proper full blown podcast with Tim live from London and JB & Phil in the Dungeon and feeling considerably better than yesterday (although still considerably worse than normal). We look at Castro's lunacy, the Rock and Sonny Bill as well as the usual games and action. We also try to work out why no Saracens players have made the RPA's Player of the Year Shortlist...

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Published 2016-05-03

S3 Ep 45: Drunken Apologies

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A weekly slice of rugby for your cauliflower ears! Ireland v England; France v Wales; Scotland v Italy. Another amazing weekend of rugby ahead in the #6Nations is previewed. Where will the games be won and lost. The weekend's #Pro12 and #AvivaPrem...

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Published 2016-04-25

S3 Ep44: 25th April 2016: European Semis (& win Prem Final Tickets)

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This week the boys pick the bones out of 4 big European Semi Finals; pick a George XV for St Georges Day; bring back Rugby Social and have some tickets you could win to the Aviva Premiership Final with us and statbacker. The boys discuss potential changes to the Pro 12; Super Rugby; and dance around the elephant in the room - when is it ok to kick a player in the head?

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Published 2016-04-18

S3 Ep43: 18th APRIL 2016

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Tim, JB and Phil review a big week of Aviva Premiership, Pro 12 and Super Rugby and look ahead to the big match ups in the Euro Semi Finals.The boys ponder who Eddie Jones is thinking of culling from his Grand Slam winning squad; a back line made of forwards; and debate a few contentious moments from the rugby week...and more!

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Published 2016-04-10

S3 E42 - ERCC Special

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After a minor costume mishap we dive straight into the best of the action from the European Champions Cup. Tim tells us of his experience at Wasps v Exeter and confesses his love for Rob Baxter. We also dissect and discuss the remaining fixtures, the possibility of a global rugby season and compile a Bird XV

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Published 2016-04-03

S3 E41: Watson-Goode-Gate

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The boys dive straight into their best interpretation of the laws and worst TMO impressions to digest Friday nights red card, then go on to talk all things Premiership, Pro 12 and Super Rugby including some very vigorous cocktaps, a hooker with gas and the "only rugby team in the Pro 12" losing. All of that is finished off with predictions for next week's European action. Enjoy.

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Published 2016-03-27

S3 E40: Hape Easter

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This week the boys take a break from their family time to talk everything Premiership, Pro 12 (well maybe not everything) with a little bit of Super Rugby thrown in for good measure. There is also a heart-warming tribute to the retiring legend Miles Benjamin.

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Published 2016-03-08

S3 Ep38: Re-recorded after Computer Failure!

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After a computer meltdown on Sunday night, and with the talent Tim already in New York, JB and Phil enter the Dungeon together to re-record this week's pod. Discussions include banning the tackle, England v Wales statistics from Accenture, the usual domestic round up and adoption of future CEOs for Japanese family run businesses.

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Published 2016-02-08

S1 Ep32: CLUB RUGBY POD - 9th February 2016

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During the 6 Nations we'll have double trouble, splitting the international action from domestic rugby so that we don't miss any of it. We feature the Aviva Premiership Round 11 match ups and take stock as we pass the half way point in the season, as well as covering off Pro 12, and everything else that matters in club rugby.

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Published 2016-01-24

S3 Ep29: 25th January 2015 - European Pool Stage Finale

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Tim, Phil and JB started the podcast before the incredible end to the pool stages of the European Champions Cup, meaning you'll hear their confusion in real-time. An epic finale in the final round of Pool matches gets reviewed and the quarter final match ups analysed, as long as everything else from the rugby week:Connor O'Shea leaving Quins; Hartley England Captain?; Ashton's Ban; Player Transfer Merry-go-round...and more.

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Published 2015-11-23

S3 Ep20: EUROPEAN CUP ROUND 2

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Tim, Phil and JB are back in the Rugby Dungeon for Round 2 of the European Rugby Champions Cup.Out of shape French teams, out of form Pro 12 teams and rampant Premiership teams.Preview of next weekend's domestic action. Plenty more rugby guff besides. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-10-08

RUGBY WORLD CUP - Ep 8: Final Round & The Post Failure England Bloodbath

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Ireland v France and Australia v Wales are 2 of the biggest games of the World Cup so far and could go a long way to determining how far these teams go in the tournament.Full previews of all the weekend's games.Plus the post England exit fall out. Tim, Phil and JB try to bring some sense in a tabloid blood bath.

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Published 2015-09-28

RUGBY WORLD CUP Ep5: England v Wales...The Post Mortem

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Tim is outnumbered by 2 very happy welshmen in JB and our mate Brynn (in for Phil who's away in the Omani desert!?). Let the official post mortem begin......as well as the rest of the action from the weekend of rugby world cup action and a look ahead to the week's fixtures. Listen out as there's only a few days left to enter our competition to win some tickets to see Wales v Australia at Twickers with DHL...details in the pod.

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Published 2015-09-13

RUGBY WORLD CUP: Ep 1 - Preview

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It has arrived. Only days before the biggest ever festival of eggchasing is here. We have your back. Tim, JB and Phil preview the runners and riders, England's likely chances against Fiji; A Barbarians XV from the players left out of their nations squads; a quiz to test your rugby grey matter.Let the boys play!

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Published 2015-08-09

S2 Ep49: "Famous Aussie & Argie Victories...and JB Impaled on a Tree!"

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Tim and Phil welcome Brynn into the breach as a last minute call up replacing JB - who is still part of the podcast, from his hospital bed! Listen to find out why? and how?1. Rugby Championship upset2. Stash Watch3. Wales v Ireland World Cup Warm Up Game4. Stuart Lancaster's England Cull5. All Time Sale XV6. World Cup A-ZEnjoy!

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Published 2015-08-03

S2 Ep 48: Lancaster's England Cull & Boozy "Bants" From James Haskell

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The World Cup is getting very real, with warm up matches starting this week and Stuart Lancaster culling 9 from his England Squad. We debate it all, with some light relief provided by Captain Bantos James Haskell, a Wasps All Time XV and a preview of the Bledisloe Cup match this weekend that will decide the outcome of the Rugby Championship. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-07-07

S2 Ep44: "Eggchasers at Twickenham HQ...Our Love For Corbs & Co Only Grew!"

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Welshman JB infiltrated the England camp for the official kit launch of the World Cup shirt, taking his Celtic brethren Brynn with him...we hear all about it from the pair of them...which is torture for Englishmen Tim and Phil who wish they'd made their excuses with work and found a way to go.Hear from our favourite rapping prop Alex Corbisiero, Mako Vunipola and Jamie George, as well as all the other antics at the home of rugby.There's Stash-Watch; A-Z of the World Cup, a review of the Super Rugby Final and an All Time XV...this week for Bath Rugby. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-06-22

S2 Ep42: "Interview With Thomas (Waldrom) The Tank...and Paul O'Connell Says Goodbye Munster...and Thanks."

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A special interview with Thomas Waldrom...his life in Exeter, the lowdown on his new team-mates, his boss and the young guns coming through at the Chiefs. Also - Faletau to Bath? Paul O'Connell's move to Toulon inspires a Ginger XV and we reflect on a brutal looking draw for next season's European Champions Cup.That, and our World Cup A to Z continues with he letters D, E and F. Enjoy...and get involved.

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Published 2015-06-14

S2 Ep41: "Some Rugby World Cup Stash In The Bin...And When Will Clermont Finally Win?!"

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Top 14 Final, Super Rugby Playoffs decided, Under 20's World Cup reaching it's climax - there's still plenty of rugby to get our teeth in to. In addition to us dissecting the inability of Clermont to finish the job...again, and discussing some moments from the Under 20's World Cup and Super Rugby, we also have another quiz to test your rugby muscles. Today is the start of our quest to make a Rugby World Cup A to Z...we'll need your help so listen up and get involved. Plus there's a Stash Update as teams start to unveil their World Cup jerseys. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-06-08

S2 Ep40: "Has Cippers Done Wrong...and J.C. - The Terminator - Sadly Gonnne."

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A lack of rugby in the UK is no reason for there being no podcast...we honour one of rugby's great characters, Jerry Collins. Has Danny Cipriani imploded or was it nothing more than a chocolate nesquik before breakfast? And in any case does he make the England World Cup squad regardless of any potential wrong-doing? Here's your weekly rugby dose for your cauliflower ears. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-06-08

S2 Ep40: "Has Cippers Done Wrong...and J.C. - The Terminator - Sadly Gonnne."

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A lack of rugby in the UK is no reason for there being no podcast...we honour one of rugby's great characters, Jerry Collins. Has Danny Cipriani imploded or was it nothing more than a chocolate nesquik before breakfast? And in any case does he make the England World Cup squad regardless of any potential wrong-doing? Here's your weekly rugby dose for your cauliflower ears. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-06-01

S2 Ep39: "Hartley's World Cup Dreams Are Dead and Should Farrell Have Seen Red?"

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What a finish to the domestic season! The Sarries 'Borg' neutralised Bath's backline; Glasgow made history at Ravenhill; Gloucester narrowly missed out this time, but not quite as agonisingly as Bristol. Tim, JB and Phil welcome friend of the pod, Babarian Bryn Williams on for a chat over all things rugby. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-05-18

S2 Ep37: "Chiefs Hopes Dashed, Manu's Crashed & Leicester Using Witchcraft"

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It's playoff time. Premiership and Pro 12 players are either licking their wounds on the beach or going for glory with 2 weeks of the season to go and all to play for. We discuss the final round of matches, preview the semi finals, have a "Club Stalwart Quiz", "Stash Watch" and talk about Tuilagi's indiscretions. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-05-10

S2 Ep36: "Top 4 Margins Get Finer & Another Top Badger One Liner"

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Get a round in, pull up a pew and join in with the post match chat with us after an intense weekend of rugby. Seasons are balanced on knife edges and we've got analysis, talking points and predictions on all of it. The race for top 4 in the Premiership, the Pro, Championship semi finals...rampaging forwards tries, another classic Bade' one liner, a Headgear XV and find out which rugby player Phil shared a hot tub with. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-04-26

S2 Ep 34: "An Adam Corolla Special & A Top 4 Spot Premiership Wrestle"

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The World's Biggest Podcast (FACT!) is made by American broadcasting legend Adam Corrolla. The universe may implode when he makes his appearance on the World's best Rugby Podcast (FACT!). With a limited knowledge of rugby Adam helps our game forever if the powers that be will take note.We also look back at an intense weekend of Premiership matches as the battle for Top 4 and Top 6 spots hots up.A full preview of the European Cup finals and a quiz prepared by Phil who is back from his travels to complete the Eggchasers lineup...makes this a podcast more dangerous than the Wasps and Bath backlines combined. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-04-20

S2 Ep33: "The French Are Still To Be Feared...and Sir Jonny Wilkinson's Dodgy Beard"

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Tim and JB (Phil is somewhere in the Vietnam wilderness on a probing rugby scouting mission) react to the European semi finals. Steffon Armitage; rugby's most punchable players; tv inspired rugby contests; a top try scorer quiz; and a preview of a huge week of domestic rugby ahead all make the cut on this latest installment of rugby chit chat. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-03-30

S2 Ep30: "George North's Marshmallow Head and A Questionable Red"

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The last week of rugby was never going to live up to the epic final weekend of the 6 Nations...but will any weekend ever do so?! This episode turns into a bit of an impromptu "Ref Special" after some controversial decisions affected games in the Pro 12 and Aviva Premiership. There's a roundup of the rugby action and a look ahead to the knockout stages of European competitions this weekend. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-03-23

S2 Ep29: SIX NATIONS: "Best Day of Rugby Ever?"

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Does it get better than that!? Tim, JB and Phil could not wait to record this weeks pod after the most entertaining day of rugby they can remember. From Eddie Butler's pronunciation of French players, to Courtney Lawes' monster hits and Nigel Owens keeping 18 stone beasts in check...not to mention 27 tries in just 3 games, this weekend had it all! We also round up our 6 Nations Team of The Tournament, our Fantasy Team Winner and plenty more besides. Enjoy

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Published 2015-03-16

S2 Ep28: SIX NATIONS "Wales' Spring Has Sprung, Ireland Undone & Rugby's Answer to Jeremy Clarkson"

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What a weekend! A breathless round of matches in the Six Nations...well, if you ignore the snorefest in Rome that is. Wales' 250 tackles, Ireland's lack of inspiration, England's missed opportunities, Scotland's attacking intent, France and Italy's amazing anthems: we've got the lot covered. Plus Tim, Phil and JB turn rugby agony aunts and have an Age Game quiz for you. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-03-09

S2 Ep27: "Ref Feedback is Damning and Sam WAS Slammin"

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We preview Round 4 of the Six Nations and look back at an eventful domestic weekend, including a DoR taking an official to task, Sam Burgess' big defensive effort, GLoucester's late season resurgence (??) and a look ahead at the run in to the playoffs, among many more talking points. We attempt to select some Six Nations Sevens teams, there's a round of "Rugby Social" and a Super Rugby based quiz. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-02-23

S2 Ep25: "Leicester & Bath Loves Their Scrums, Commentary Cliches - Here They Come"

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A weekly slice of rugby for your cauliflower ears! Ireland v England; France v Wales; Scotland v Italy. Another amazing weekend of rugby ahead in the #6Nations is previewed. Where will the games be won and lost. The weekend's #Pro12 and #AvivaPrem action is reviewed, including some heavies doing some serious shunting in the scrums in the bogs of February. We have a "Cliche XV" made of the player facts commentators and journalists can't help but mention, as well as all the other goings on in the world of rugby.

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Published 2015-02-17

S2 Ep24: SIX NATIONS: "England Fans Are Bouncing, Eddie Butler's Over-Pronouncing"

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There was SO much rugby to talk over. #6Nations #AvivaPrem #SuperRugby #Pro12…and more. Fresh from a weekend soaking up the atmosphere (and alcohol!) in Edinburgh the boys are back to talk all things rugby. Eddie Butler's enigmatic style goes under the microscope, there's a quiz, a rugby inspired "15 Shades of Grey" and much more besides. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-02-09

S2 Ep23: "SIX NATIONS: England's Plans Are On The Rails and DJ Spoony Doesn't Help Wales"

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What a weekend! There may have been only 3 big fixtures to speak of (we will mention the LV Cup briefly) but the Six Nations has already thrown up some memorable moments, impressive performances and a brand new podcasts worth of talking points. Get ready for a dissection of all the action including: Captain Bantos; tunnel standoffs; DJ Spoony; O'Brien's hamstring; France's stash; George North's head...and more!

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Published 2015-02-01

S2 Ep22: "Six Nations Skippers Aren't Wearing Boots and Which Of The Coaches Are Most Astute?"

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It's here. It's finally here. The traditional rivalries with the added spice of a World Cup year. A full 6 Nations preview, and especially that mouth watering tie in Cardiff, is centre stage on this week's podcast, with a special musical treat for you and a cursory mention of the Saxons-Wolfhounds game, and a teeny tiny bit about the LV Cup. 6 Nations let's Go!

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Published 2015-01-25

S2 Ep 21: "Prem Still Has to Prove Itself...and Meet Lee Mears - Real Life Elf"

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A podcast bigger than the Bath, Toulouse and Wasps back row's combined. We debate all the action from the #ERCC weekend and the merits of the 8 Quarter FInalists. We start to get excited about the impending #6Nations Championship as it inches ever nearer. We do all that in the company of a special guest on this week's podcast...former Bath, England and Lions hooker Lee Mears, who's about to embark on an epic journey. Enjoy!

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Published 2015-01-19

S2 Ep20: "The Pro 12 Isn't Thriving and a Shameful Case of Diving!"

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Tim, JB and Phil celebrate the best of another amazing week of European rugby, including some memorable wins. The Pro 12 sides face the very real possibility of no sides making the knockout stages...unheard of in years past. Why? The boys have their say. With 6 nations squads about to be announced who should Stuart Lancaster be selecting in the contentious positions? And there's a "hipster XV" where you'll learn, if you didn't know already, what a drop crotch carrot fit is...disturbing! Enjoy.

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Published 2015-01-12

S2 Ep19: "Underdogs Ease Their Woes & Players Are Blagging Nandos"

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Tim, Phil & JB take you through an amazing, and unpredictable set of results from the weekend's #AvivaPrem and #Pro12 match ups AND get salivating over some tasty European fixtures which lie in wait. But not salivating quite as hard as rugby players clearly do over the prospect of a free Nandos it seems. Aside from their blagging antics the boys bring you a weekly rugby quiz, 'Rugby Social' and a brand new 'Rugby Agony Aunt' segment (which needs a catchy name if you can think of one). And who will step into the breach at No. 8 for England with Ben Morgan's unfortunate injury. All that and more...listen, share and, hopefully, enjoy!

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Published 2015-01-05

S2 Ep18: "New Year Rugby Resolutions and Salary Cap Signing Distribution"

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Happy New Year! Tim, JB and Phil get back in the saddle for the first podcast in 2015...a World Cup year no less. The boys run the rule over the weekend's rugby action in the #AvivaPrem and #Pro12. They discuss what New Year's resolutions there may be in the world of rugby; speculate what signings are most needed by teams as the recruitment drive gets into full swing; there's an "age-old" quiz for you to battle the boys with; as well as all kinds of other rugby related guff. Make subscribing to the Eggchaser's Rugby Podcast a very achievable and highly rewarding resolution of your own ;)

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Published 2014-12-22

S2 Ep17: "Hartley's Red, Is the Salary Cap Dead?"

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The final Eggchaser's Podcast of 2014 sees a groggy JB, Phil and Tim patched up for one final effort this year. There's festive rugby themed antics, there's a discussion on the call to end the salary cap in the #AvivaPrem. Should Dylan Hartley have seen red in the East Midlands Derby. That, along with the rest of the weekend's action and looking ahead to the festive rugby matchups. An "Alternative Team of the Year" and a quiz hosted by JB. Thank you for listening this year. We do it with you and for you - our fellow Eggchasers! Subscribe and stick with us through 2015!

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Published 2014-12-14

S2 Ep16: "Rugby Nativities, Europe's Heavies & 'Delilah' Campaigners Making Us Angry!"

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Another BIG weekend of European action. Literally in the case of one particular pack of forwards that are huge...but are they TOO big? We wrap up all the big stories from the rugby week, including the campaigners trying to ban the singing and playing of the Tom Jones hit 'Delilah' in the Millennium Stadium...guess what JB's reaction is to that. Will quiz champ Tim finally get his come-uppance? Can you help the boys assemble a rugby nativity and a "12 Days of Eggsmas?" in this festively flavoured podcast. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-12-08

S2 Ep15: "Cockerill Causes Castro Pain & George Ford Can Play In The Rain"

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A fiery weekend's European Rugby Action to review. Cudmore vs O'Connell and Castro vs Cockerill are just 2 of the heavyweight clashes. 2 of many as all 6 ties featuring English sides feature an Aviva Premiership winner...surely that's a first?! If anyone knows it'll be Phil who brings you stats and another rugby quiz...can JB finally break his duck against rugby brainbox Tim. There's discussion about Rugby Deathmatch opponents, Sam Burgess' tackling and a special festive themed challenge which we need your help with. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-12-01

S2 Ep14: "England and Wales' Crucial Wins Are Revived and Slammin' Sam has Finally Arrived"

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Man stood on the surface of the moon. Scientists recreated the big bang with the Large Hadron Collider. And now...Sam Burgess is a rugby union player! Tim and Phil try to keep a lid on JB's incredible passion for the big man whilst casting an eye over the final autumn internationals and all of the Pro 12 and Premiership action. Phil has another quiz, a stash of FACTS and Tim has tales to tell from a trip to 'Twickers'. The European rugby coming up gets a preview. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-11-23

S2 Ep13: "Schmidt's Astute, Lancaster Doesn't Compute & Are We En-Route to a Sandy Park Toot Toot?"

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Once again we can all wallow in this incredible feast of rugby like we're South African's feasting on a freshly barbecuedt-bone steak. Reaction to the autumn internationals and a famous win for Ireland and despair for Wales. Just where ARE England after that Samoa match? Find out the England player who struggles talking, compete with Tim and JB in Phil's rugby quiz. Finally, how are we getting on in our crusade to get a new celebration at Sandy Park for Toot Toot Thomas Waldrom's inevitable tries. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-11-17

S2 Ep12 - "London Welsh's Weekly Dread and Stuart Lancaster's Scratching His Head"

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Tim, Phil and JB are back to debate the second week of autumn internationals with more flair than England but less style than France's beautiful new stash. This week we talk Scotland's resurgence, England's turmoil, Wales' rare autumn wins and a freshened up France. And in the #AvivaPrem we try to give #LondonWelsh something positive to focus on and cast our eye over the best of the weekend's action. There's a "Stash Watch" and Phil's weekly rugby trivia quiz thrown in for good measure. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-11-10

S2 Ep11: "More Beautiful Stash For France To Wear and Jonny May's Tufty Hair"

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Another jam packed pod. You'll hear the autumn internationals reviewed; An up to date "Stash Watch"; Phil's Rugby Trivia Teaser; We pick an "Unselected XV" of overlooked players; Hear Johnny Wilkinson as you never have before; We look ahead to the weekend's international and domestic matches and hear JB make an extremely rare heartfelt apology to an entire nation as Tim and Phil feed him spoonful after spoonful of humble pie. @EnglandRugby @AllBlacks @IrishRugby @WelshRugbyUnion @BoKRugby @QantasWallabies @ScotlandTeam #AutumnInternationals

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Published 2014-11-03

S2 Ep10: "The Honey Badger on 'Mo's' and the Boy's Tales of Chicago"

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After a heavy few days in Chicago for the #USARugby vs #AllBlacks matchup at Soldier Field, the boy's are back to tell the tale. With heavy heads and jetlag, hear about their rugby filled days and booze filled nights Stateside. We, once again, celebrate the glory of the "Badge" Nick Cummins, look back at the weekend's rugby...and ahead to the HUGE autumn international fixtures. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-10-27

S2 Ep 9: "Our ERCC Predictions Were A Mess but at Least We Tweak the EPS."

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It's been necessary to dust off the Delorean and mess around with the space time continuum during this podcast as Tim bobs off on a family holiday, leaving JB and Phil to review the weekend's #ERCC match ups. The holy trinity though do, together, debate the merits of the recently announced international squads, the transfer rumour mill is well and truly fired up and there's another Rugby Brainteaser to get stuck into. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-10-20

S2 Ep 8: "Armitage's Move Left Too Late and Some Weighty Number 8's"

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We've got reaction to the weekend's #ERCC continental competition match-ups, including our own Eggchaser's 'road trip' to Welford Road for Phil's first game watching #UlsterRugby against #LeicesterTigers. What WILL Stuart Lancaster's #EnglandRugby squad look like? We attempt to predict it. But it WONT feature Steffon Armitage of course, we look into what might've been. Phil's brain teaser and a look ahead to Round 2 in Europe rounds up a Billy Vunipola sized podcast. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-10-13

S2 Ep7: "Our Rugby League Cousins Are Brawling, And Wasps Are Really Moving!"

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In this week's podcast we cast our eye the weekend's #AvivaPremiership and #Pro12 match ups before preparing ourselves for the return for some meaty battles in the new-look European competitions. Plus, we talk about the 2 big topics this week. Wasps upping sticks to Coventry and THAT punch from our Rugby League cousins in their showpiece Grand Final...with a special, brand new Mick Morgan remix from the worlds most northern commentator ever.

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Published 2014-10-06

S2 Ep6: "Stuart Lancaster's Signing and Richard Cockerill's Whining"

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England's coaches are handed 6 year contracts - is it necessary? Richard Cockerill claims his players are being encouraged to start diving like footballers - has he lost the plot? Did JB need to watch Burger and Henson face off in a darkened room with aromatic candles? What have we learned from the conclusion of the Rugby Championship? Is there any merit in Wasps upping sticks and doing one to Coventry? ALL questions that Tim, JB and Phil attempt to answer, along with many others.

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Published 2014-09-29

S2 Ep5: "The Honey Badger's Making Profit and Jebb Sinclair's London Irish Gossip"

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Another big week of rugby to talk over, but this week Tim, JB and Phil have able assistance from Jebb Sinclair, who spoke to the boys during his recovery from a hard fought win for London Irish against Leicester. But Jebb talked about far more than rugby, as you'll hear. Will he join Nick Cummins in "Banter Squadron"? Find out as we also catch up with the 'Badge's new money making venture. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-09-22

S2 Ep4: "Bath Make Tigers a 'Shower' and have Lawmakers Got Too Much Power?"

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The boys let rip on the number of yellow and red cards being dished out and ask if the lawmakers and refs have gone too far. There's some BIG results to dissect in the latest episode too. And in addition to the weeks rugby actions hear Tim and Phil dissect JB's national radio debut for Eggchasers. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-09-15

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S2 Ep3: "Sarries Statistical Planning whilst Haskell's 'Bantering' & Handstanding"

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The 14/5 season is getting better and better. Points, attacking teams outdoing defenses...the festival of rugby rolls on. Tim, JB and Phil revel in the weekends rugby, debating the big talking points and results, as well as a focus on James Haskell's "charge of the banter brigade", Corbisiero getting his flow (again) and a Rugby Nicknames Top 10. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-09-08

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S2Ep2: "Which Fly Halves Are Dynamic and George North is Orgasmic"

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We haven't moved from the sofa for 3 straight days, except to get into the studio and make this weeks podcast, such was the sheer volume of rugby to talk about. #RugbyChampionship, #AvivaPremiership #Top14 and #Pro12. We've got it all boxed off as we chew the cud over the return of rugby to these shores and a feast of eggchasing action. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-09-01

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S2 Ep1: "Rugby's Finally Back…Looks Like There'll Be More Craic"

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Welcome to a brand new rugby season. It's . Who will Phil be supporting in the Fan Free Agency as it reaches it's conclusion? The Pro 12 & Premiership get their previews as the curtain raisers approach, and we cast our eye over the Top 14 and Rugby Championship. Everything you need for the new season with 3 guys as excited as you are. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-08-25

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1Ep49: "Argentina's Scrum Domination and Mick Morgan & Juan Smith's Resurrection"

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2 weeks to go! We've almost made it through these long, lonely, rugby-less days. Fair enough - there's some Top 14 and Rugby Championship rugby for us to talk about, but it's all about the return of domestic rugby to the UK and Ireland...and we have your backs with more chat from the last week of rugby. A surprising contender for the "Fan Free Agency" and a "Geography XV" among the shenanigans. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-08-18

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1Ep48: "Most Wanted Rugby Top 10 and the Tuilagi 'next-gen""

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2 and a bit weeks before order in the universe is finally restored and eggchasing is back for real. Tim, JB and Phil attempt to fill this rugby void by chewing the rugby cud over the culmination of the Women's RWC, the start of the Rugby Championship. Add to that a Rugby 'Most Wanted Criminal XV', matching up Premiership rugby and football teams and Northampton Saints try to recruit Phil as their newest follower in the Fan Free Agency...among other shenanigans.

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Published 2014-08-11

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep47: "A Pod Full of Stash and Southern Hemisphere Panache"

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Tim, PHil & JB have somewhat of a "stash special". With so many new kits launched in the last week (and knowing only too well how much us egg chasers love stash) we get right into the best and worst of the new offerings. London Irish and London Scottish pitch to have Phil as their newest follower in the "Fan Free Agency", we preview the Big 3 (and Argentina) facing off in the Rugby Championship as we creep 1 week closer to the big season kick off on our own shores!

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Published 2014-08-04

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast – S1Ep46: “A Titanic Super Rugby Clash & Quins Show Us Their New Stash”

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This episode is a star studded affair! We'retaken up the Shard (not a euphamism) by Harlequins as they launch their brand new stash. You will hear from Internationals Ugo Monye, Joe Marler, Marland Yarde, Danny Care and Jordan Turner-Hall. We will crown our "1 Man XV Champion", discuss Sarries and Leicester's chances of success in our club close-up and one of the team had a brief encounter with Sly Stallone.

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Published 2014-07-29

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1Ep45: "Best & Worst Stash We've Seen and a Fatty Fifteen"

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Another week closer to the new season, another week of very mildly informed rugby chatter with the selection of a "Fatties XV", a club close-up putting 2 more sides under the microscope; another entry trying to secure Phil's fandom in "Fan Free Agency"; and a new game "Just A Rugby Minute" makes it's debut. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-07-21

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1Ep44: "Pre-Season Training That Turns You Green and Rugby On The Silver Screen"

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Tim, JB and Phil are reunited as the holy trinity, whipping themselves into shape with another pre-season podcast workout. A new member officially joins Banter Squadron; our "Club Close Up" examines Bath and Exeter Chief's chances of success; our "1 man XV" reaches the quarter final stage and we want YOUR suggestions of summer blockbuster rugby based movies.

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Published 2014-07-14

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep43: "The Truth of JB's Wedding and Fond Farewell Our Favourite Wing"

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Tim and Phil are without the services of honeymoon bound JB during this week's slice of rugby chat. The boys waste no time in revealing all the secrets of JB's wedding behind his back. And there's a "divorce": between the Honey Badger and Super Rugby - listen for a fitting tribute to Nick Cummins. The debate around the "1 man XV" continues, and there's a non-playing contender for a proud place in the elite "Banter Squadron".

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Published 2014-07-07

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep42: "Fifteen Pee Wees & Stateside Rugby"

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Tim, JB and Phil give you the only outlet left in which to pour your eggchasing passion during the barren off season. This week the boys discuss the best team of undersized players; If there were a team comprised of only one individual 1-15 which would win; We focus Stateside with a left-field pitch in the 'Fan Free-Agency'; And finally the boys drool over the prospect of an Adidas made Quins kit, among other rugby shenanigans. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-07-01

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep41: "Who's Gloating About Their Final? And What's Going On At the Urinal?"

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Off-season doesn't mean a week off from your fill of rugby chat with Tim, JB and Phil. The boys discuss the weekends rugby (yes…there WAS some!); Phil fields more pitches of potential clubs to support in the Fan Free Agency; 2 clubs recruitment and likely success next season goes under the microscope; And an awkward toilet based incident get the Eggchasers treatment…tactfully done obviously! Enjoy.

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Published 2014-06-24

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep40: "World Spring Chicken XV Caps and Steve Walsh's Relapse"

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In the latest offering from Tim, JB and Phil, the boys have a difference of opinion over the tattoo'd reformed alcoholic referee Steve Walsh, as well as a look back at the rest of the International rugby action. We select a Spring Chicken XV - the best youngsters on the planet and there's another club vying for Phil's fanaticism in the Fan Free Agency. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-06-16

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep39: "English and Welsh blues and David Wilson's Cheryl Cole Tattoos"

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Well done you for finding the latest Eggchasers offering. You must really love rugby and know your stuff! Tim, JB and Phil once again meander through the weeks big stories, including reaction to all the action down under. With the football World Cup just how hard ARE footy's "hard men" compared to eggchasers and Phil eliminates a top class team as a potential new club of his in the 'Fan Free Agency'. That, and more...enjoy!

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Published 2014-06-10

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep38: "Could Phil Be Up For The Craic & Cipriani Listens To Nickleback"

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The holy trinity is reunited following family holidays and custodial stretches at her majesty's pleasure. Tim, JB and Phil pick the bones out of the International fixtures on the other side of the world and look ahead to Round 2 this weekend. Closer to home, Phil begins his quest to find a team to support and the original Rugbyoke superstar comes out of musical exile. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-06-03

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep37: "Final Pain & Pleasure and is Phil Missing at Her Majesty's Leisure?"

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After Tim was forced into exile last episode due to "family holiday commitments", it's now Phil's turn to be mysteriously absent…but why? Find out if he's ok and share in the fall out from the final weekend of domestic competition before the summer break. Johnny & Drico's finales, Northampton's quest for the English Championship complete whilst Sarries lick their wounds. That and another worthy entrant into "Banter Squadron". Enjoy...

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Published 2014-05-19

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 E35: "When Marler Made You Laugh and the Great 7's Draft"

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Tim, Phil and JB are back with their weekly egg shaped offering. Just as two thirds of the Premiership is on a beach, 2 of the 3 Eggchasers boys are off on their holidays. But just as the Premiership semi finals are a battle of technical nouse and physical desire, then the boys make sure the show must go on. The big rugby action is reviewed; There's a new entrant into 'Banter Squadron'; the boys draft a 'Premiership 7's Side'…which gets very serious. Enjoy.

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Published 2014-05-12

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep33: "A Squadron of Banter and JB meeting Jacques Burger!""

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It was a big day for Eggchasers Tim, Phil, and particularly JB as the boys unexpectedly ran into Namibian munching machine Jacques Burger on their latest appearance on BT Sport. Fortunately they only metaphorically "ran into him" otherwise they wouldn't be here to tell the tale. Find out what Jacques Burger cooks up on his BBQ, hear the very first instalment of 'Banter Squadron', a 'Stash Update' and a breakdown of all the big rugby action in the past 7 days.

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Published 2014-05-07

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep32: "Rugby Tour Tales and JB's feeling Frail"

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Nice Bank Holiday Weekend? Us too. Well, in JB's case it was the traditional post season tour from which he emerges in no fit state...but the show must go on. Tim and Phil try to hold together some semblance of order as the boys build up to the finale of the league season, enjoy a bit of Rugby Social...AND...who is the new listener that has JB all aflutter.

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Published 2014-04-28

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep31: "The Jacques Burger Love-In & the End of Season Run-In"

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Be warned, JB's obsessive love of Jacques Burger reaching new heights on the latest offering from the Eggchasers. Tim and Phil keep some level of order to proceedings with a look back at Europe's semi finals and ahead to a huge round of Premiership games. A Brothers XV, a special musical treat AND a chance to win a spanking new England 7's Jersey.

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Published 2014-04-22

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep30: "Rugby Resurrections and TMO Dissections"

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Tim, JB & Phil return with another dose of rugby reaction, chat and (very) mildly informed analysis.The weekends action reviewed, with TMO's under the spotlight. A look ahead to the exciting European semi final weekend. Some Easter related rugby shenanigans and an in depth 'Honey Badger' update. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-04-14

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep29: "Fist Flowing Rugby & Peeping Tom-foolery"

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Tim and Phil spend most of their time attempting to reign in JB as the boys debate the passion filled "Battle of Kingsholm" among the rest of the weekends rugby action. Tim has some secret recordings of some Joe Marler pearlers and look out for a "Politics XV" and MORE incredible commentary from Mick Morgan. Jam packed full!

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Published 2014-03-24

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep26: "Sarries & Tigers Are Flexing & What's Andy Powell Been Texting?"

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Tim, JB & Phil take you through the week in rugby. Well...the week in rugby as THEY see it. There's SOME room for analysis and tactics, but there's ALSO room for Andy Powell's latest shenanigans, The Honey Badger striking again and a game of 'Rugby Guess Who'. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-03-17

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep25: "BODS Holy Grail & The Rugby Players Jail"

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Brian O'Driscoll's glittering career came to an end as Ireland win the 6 Nations Cahmpionship. Tim, JB & Phil pick the bones out of the tournament and re-focus on the Premiership battles ahead whilst ALSO picking a "Jailbird XV" made up of players who've had 'brushes with the law'. Enjoy!

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Published 2014-03-03

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep23: "The Wonder of Jacques and The Honey Badger's Back"

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The 6 Nations is simmering nicely with some tasty fixtures to come and the Aviva Premiership is neatly poised after another round of games...all covered by Tim, JB and Phil here. Also, keep your ears peeled for a "Boring XV" AND the long awaited return of everyone's favourite Aussie...The Honey Badger Nick Cummins!

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Published 2014-02-24

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep 22: "Picamoles Sarcastic Clapping & Corbisiero Keeps Rapping"

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The 6 Nations is as open as JB is to leaving his fiance for Jacques Burger and the Premiership is rumbling on. Tim, Phil & JB bring you the week in rugby including; an "Out of Position Dream XV", "Commentary Corner", "Rugby Social" and secret audio of Adam Jones from the Wales-France game. Oh, an Alex Corbisiero has been at it again spitting lyrics!

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Published 2013-12-16

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - S1 Ep14: "The Ben Foden Christmas Special"

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In addition to chatting over the weekend's European rugby action, selecting a "Most Talked About XV of 2013", featuring the deepest voice in world rugby and other rugby shenanigans, it's all been about building up to the "Ben Foden Special"...hear the England star in a festive Rugby-oke. Emotional stuff.

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Published 2013-09-16

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast - Episode 2

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Tim, along with fellow rugby union fanatics JB, Phil and Blake bring their sideways take on the latest goings on in the rugby world. The Heineken Cup fight, James Haskell and Alex Tait star, and the boys select a "Runt Of The Litter XV" amongst other Eggchasing shenanigans.#RugbyUnion #Rugby #JamesHaskell

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Published 2013-09-10

The Eggchasers Rugby Podcast

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Tim, along with fellow rugby union fanatics JB, Phil and Blake take a sideways look at the latest goings on in the rugby world. They pick their 'Nightmare XV, review the best stash on show in the Premiership and welcome Gavin Henson and Scott Quinnell into the fray. Get involved at eggchasers.com and @RugbyPodcast#Rugby #RugbyUnion #Eggchasers #AvivaPremiership

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