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Rugby Union Weekly

Rugby Union Weekly

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- BBC Radio 5 Live

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Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!

Episodes

Barely Rugby: Tattoos, thongs and awardsHarriet heads into the England camp to catch up with Hannah ahead of the World Cup final. Meg is tied up with interviews after being nominated for World Player of the Year, so we have a new Red Rose alongside them in Amy Cokayne. Is she a big fan of the series? And how much has Harriet watched of the Red Roses journey to the final? We hear about Amy’s role as a police officer in the RAF and how many people she has arrested. And she reveals her matchday underwear of choice. We have a quiz on everyone’s two favourite subjects - dating and rugby. Meg joins the conversation and talks about her big nomination and what tattoo her and Hannah plan to get after the final.
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Will Canada spoil England’s World Cup party?Is this the biggest match in the history of the women's game in England? With the World Cup final just days away, Sara is alongside 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant to preview Saturday's showdown at Twickenham between the Red Roses and Canada. They get a fascinating insight into Canadian rugby with former international Lesley McKenzie, who explains the complexities and challenges of representing the nation. We also hear from RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney on the importance of a Red Roses win and how they plan to build on the success of the tournament.
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The BIG Prem Preview: Part TwoThere's a big Lions feel to the second part of our Prem rugby pod. Ashy and Sara speak to new Leicester DOR Geoff Parling fresh from coaching the Wallabies in Australia. We find out how he's settled in at his old stomping ground and what his vision is for the club. Then we chat to Tom Curry and Tommy Freeman about their experience on tour and what we can expect from their respective clubs this season. Will Sale finally go all the way? Can Northampton bounce back after losing their crown to Bath last season? We also talk Faz, proposals and Maro's wedding with Andy Onyeama-Christie. Plus, Tyrone Greene talks about life at Quins without DC and a summer of upheaval at Quins.
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England are in the World Cup final!The Red Roses will play Canada in the World Cup final after they battled past a stubborn French side in Bristol. Sara is joined by 2014 World Cup winner Kat Merchant and commentator Claire Thomas to analyse another England victory over France. Ellie Kildunne scored two tries on her comeback but there were still issues with England's attack. We hear from head coach John Mitchell and prop Hannah Botterman. Canada stole the show on semi-final weekend with a resounding victory over the Black Ferns. Will they spoil the part at Twickenham next Saturday? Plus, Sara, Kat and Claire all pick their England XV for the final which throws up some surprise selections in the backline.
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Will England make the World Cup final?Ugo, Sara and Claire Thomas look ahead to England's semi-final against France in Bristol. Will the Red Roses make it 17 in a row against France and reach another World Cup final? How is head coach John Mitchell dealing with the pressure? He chats to Sara and explains his decision to bring Ellie Kildunne straight back and also explains his selection at fly-half. Bristol local Abbie Ward who has a big revelation about her room mate and we discover how much she really likes to play the French. We also touch on the second semi-final between Canada and New Zealand and ask whether you should ever bet against the Black Ferns.
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The BIG Prem Preview: Part OneThe new Prem rugby season is almost upon us! Ashy and Sara head to the launch at Twickenham to catch up with someone from every club ahead of the big kick-off on 25th September. In part one they chat to Prem winner Max Ojomoh, who is still sporting a bracelet given to him by a Bath supporter at their title parade. Exeter's Henry Slade tells us why this year will see a change in their fortunes. Steve Diamond talks about the Red Bull takeover at Newcastle and how they plan to reach the top four in the next three seasons. Gloucester's Seb Atkinson reflects on his time in Argentina during the summer where he won his first England caps, and what the ambition is at Kingsholm this season. Plus, we hear from one of the league's most exciting new signings - Bristol's Tom Jordan. He tells us where he's going to play this season, what made him leave Glasgow to join Pat Lam and we find out how Louis Rees-Zammit is settling in.
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Barely Rugby: Injuries, manifesting & dinner rouletteIn this final episode of the mini-series Meg and Hannah put Harriet to the test - to see how much she has actually learnt about rugby! Talk turns to fitness with Hannah loving a battle on the pitch...but running not so much - whereas Meg likes the athleticism of the sport. Puppy yoga and weightlifting get a mention in how to keep fit and we find out about the importance of gym etiquette and avoiding testosterone corner! Social media gets discussed and how they all deal with trolls online - and how the social norms of body types across the game is changing and that being strong is also important! Meg and Hannah delve into all things kit - and reveal who's the fussiest! We discover the pair are definitely in the long shorts camp and chat the perils of wearing tight ones (if you know, you know!) Also the perks of getting free stuff gets brought up and how Hannah always seems to lose when it comes to dinner roulette...
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Inside England with Blackett and ChessumEngland’s new attack coach Lee Blackett chats to Ashy and Sara from the team’s training camp at Pennyhill Park. He explains why the time with England in Argentina was so special and why he loves coaching so much. But was it a tough decision to leave Bath having just won the treble? Is that the final rejig of Steve Borthwick’s coaching staff? England, and now Lions, lock Ollie Chessum also joins us to chat about his time in Australia this summer and the influence Richard Wigglesworth is already having as defence coach. Plus, Ashy attempts to give his old Leicester team mate a bit of media training.
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Women's Rugby World Cup: The quarter-final debrief!And then there were four! Sara and Ugo reflect on the World Cup quarter-finals in Bristol and Exeter as England, France, New Zealand and Canada all booked their spot in the last four. Did England finally hit top gear at a rain-soaked Ashton Gate? Or were Scotland their own worst enemy as they slumped to another heavy defeat to the Red Roses? Lisa Martin and Kat Merchant reflect on a 31st consecutive win for John Mitchell's side. Ugo is down in Exeter with Claire Thomas and Anna Caplice to pick through a devastating defeat for Ireland who led France 13-0 at half-time. There was also a plenty of controversy as France back row Axelle Berthoumieu was eventually cited for an alleged bite on Ireland's Aoife Wafer.
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Women’s Rugby World Cup: It's quarter-final time!It’s World Cup quarter-final weekend, Ugo and Sara preview to Sunday’s matches in Bristol and Exeter – and the weather! Can Scotland beat England for the first time since 1999? Or will the Red Roses march into the semi-finals? We hear from returning captain Zoe Aldcroft and get the inside scoop on her weekend with the Princess of Wales in Brighton. Holly Aitchison also discusses her return from injury and her shopping addiction. Aoife Wafer returns for Ireland, but how fit is she? After falling short against New Zealand last week, are Ireland capable of causing the biggest shock of the World Cup so far?
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