The Rugby Pod

England silence the critics with a statement 38-15 victory over Australia as Steve Borthwick's side rediscover a physical edge and attacking ambition. Goodey and Biggs give some behind-the-scenes context from Allianz and break down what's changed for England, the brilliance of Feyi-Waboso, George Furbank's return and whether this is a team capable of challenging the best. Ireland put Argentina to the sword with Sam Prendergast answering his critics, Dan Sheehan running riot and some serious selection headaches emerging ahead of the Springboks. Jim and Scotland's wait for a first-ever victory over the All Blacks continues as Beauden Barrett delivers another masterclass, while Wales scrape past Japan despite another unconvincing performance. Elsewhere, the Springboks demolish Italy, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu continues his remarkable rise and Antoine Dupont reminds everyone why he's considered the best player on the planet. Plus, controversial tackles, the smartest calls of the weekend and all the usual Rugby Pod chaos.
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It’s the hope that gets you! Jim heads straight out of Scottish Gas Murrayfield to give his raw, honest reaction to a massive Friday & Saturday of the Nations Championship. Scotland had the All Blacks rattled in the first half, but a second-half collapse showed the true gap between New Zealand and the rest. Are Scotland good, but just not that good? And should they forget about building towards a World Cup and focus on winning a Six Nations?

Jim also reacts to Ireland’s 42–12 win over Argentina, as Sam Prendergast answers his critics and Nick Timoney, Mack Hansen and Robert Baloucoune shine under the lights in Dublin. Plus, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s 26-point masterclass against Italy, the debate over the Nations Championship format and plenty more from a huge Saturday of international rugby!

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00:00 Scotland v New Zealand
14:58 Ireland v Argentina
20:43 Italy v South Africa
23:36 Wrap-up

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International rugby is BACK, and Jim, Goodey, Bigs are he preview a massive opening weekend of the Nations Championship! Can Scotland finally end 121 years of hurt against the All Blacks? Is England's clash with Australia already a must-win for Steve Borthwick? Where are Ireland in the world's best as they prepare to face an Argentina side now featuring Shaun Edwards? The lads also discuss Wales' showdown with Eddie Jones' Japan, the possibility of Welsh regions joining the Premiership, Eddie Hearn's potential involvement in English rugby and the controversy surrounding Tadhg Furlong's disciplinary case. Plus, all the latest from the URC and Premiership, Jim's trip to Hamilton RFC and plenty more from the world of rugby.
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We're on the road this week, recording in Glasgow and looking back at a proper derby weekend. Leicester end Northampton’s dominance with 25 unanswered second-half points after a fiery half-time tunnel bust-up. Marcus Smith marks his 200th Harlequins appearance with a man-of-the-match display as Quins thrash a badly ill-disciplined Saracens. Gloucester survive three yellow cards to shut out Bath and stay top. Leinster come from behind to edge Munster at the Aviva, in a game with plenty of off-field fallout. The lads also react to England's Sqaud and Jim sits down with Connacht’s Sean Jansen ahead of the Nations Championship. In other news, they cover Sonny Bill Williams’ open-heart surgery, World Rugby’s call for a competition to trial a lower tackle height, and whether replacements should be allowed to celebrate tries on the pitch.

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Jim and Goodey open this week paying tribute to Lions lock Hyron Andrews after his tragic passing ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup. We wish his family, friends, club and everyone who knew him well. On the pitch, Leinster’s young guns ran riot at Clermont, Toulouse edged an 83-point thriller with Exeter, and Gloucester held reigning champions Bordeaux to a 36-36 draw. It was a weekend to forget for most of the other Prem teams apart from Saints, while the Irish sides went unbeaten, Glasgow mauled their way to victory at Sale, and the Stormers and Bulls put over 100 points on Bristol and Stade Français. Plus the race to host RWC 2035, Ed Slater’s inspiring story, plenty of Goode, Bad and Ugly, and your shout-outs. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you’re subscribed on Spotify.

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