The Telegraph Rugby Podcast

Rugby #23

Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph's rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game's most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move! New episodes out Mondays.

Previously on this podcast channel: Brian Moore's Full Contact

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France win the Six Nations, England sign off in style
Mar 17, 2025 – 1:12:59
France destroy Ireland in Dublin
Mar 10, 2025 – 1:00:04
Ireland vs France: The Decider
Mar 3, 2025 – 1:11:14
Booed but not beaten, England win the Calcutta Cup
Feb 24, 2025 – 59:43
Gatland's first interview since Wales exit: 'I'm hurting'
Feb 19, 2025 – 55:42
Calcutta Cup- Repeat or revenge?
Feb 17, 2025 – 1:09:21
England edge France in thriller!
Feb 10, 2025 – 1:01:27
New year, same problems for England
Feb 3, 2025 – 1:13:16
Steve Borthwick previews England's Six Nations
Jan 29, 2025 – 1:08:31
Telegraph Women's Sport podcast - “Growing up I didn’t have female role models”
Nov 28, 2024 – 45:44
England end a difficult Autumn in style
Nov 25, 2024 – 59:14
South Africa pile more misery on England
Nov 18, 2024 – 1:00:44
Ellie Boatman: “When I got to my smallest I was at my most unhappiest”
Nov 15, 2024 – 49:07
Same old problems for England
Nov 11, 2024 – 59:49
England fall just short.....again
Nov 4, 2024 – 1:01:13
Richard Wigglesworth talks England's plan of attack this Autumn
Oct 29, 2024 – 54:12
England finish strong as Ireland clinch back-to-back titles
Mar 18, 2024 – 1:02:32
England's statement win over Ireland and Louis Rees-Zammit on life in the NFL
Mar 11, 2024 – 1:13:41
England's Irish showdown with Will Carling
Mar 4, 2024 – 57:27
Duhan destroys England again
Feb 26, 2024 – 1:01:20
Calcutta Cup clash with Ben White
Feb 19, 2024 – 1:08:23
England squeeze past Wales and Murrayfield controversy
Feb 12, 2024 – 55:15
England a work in progress, Ireland lay down a marker
Feb 5, 2024 – 56:34
Six Nations preview with Eddie Jones
Jan 30, 2024 – 1:16:22
South Africa retain the World Cup and Jack van Poortvliet on England's future
Oct 31, 2023 – 1:09:21
England fall just short, but blockbuster final awaits
Oct 24, 2023 – 57:58
England v South Africa special from Paris
Oct 20, 2023 – 26:49
England progress as rest of northern hemisphere crash out
Oct 17, 2023 – 1:04:08
The quarter finals are here, with Israel Dagg
Oct 10, 2023 – 1:08:52
New Zealand and Scotland win well, JP Doyle talks officiating
Oct 3, 2023 – 1:05:07
Ireland lay down a marker and Eddie Jones in trouble
Sep 26, 2023 – 1:14:04
England win again and James Horwill on Australia’s struggles
Sep 19, 2023 – 1:12:13
Lift off for England, Shane Williams talks Wales
Sep 12, 2023 – 1:10:25
Rugby World Cup preview with Nick Evans
Sep 5, 2023 – 1:10:57
The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: ACL Injuries
Aug 15, 2023 – 49:19
The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: Coaching
Aug 8, 2023 – 58:41
Introducing The Telegraph Women's Sport Podcast: Success
Jul 25, 2023 – 58:54
Incredible Ireland, improved England
Mar 20, 2023 – 1:12:27
What is going wrong for England?
Mar 13, 2023 – 1:08:27
The Marcus Smith debate and Michele Lamaro on evolving Italy
Mar 6, 2023 – 1:08:05
Are England making progress?
Feb 27, 2023 – 59:18
Welsh player strike threatens England match and Cheslin Kolbe
Feb 20, 2023 – 1:20:08
Are Ireland favourites for the World Cup?
Feb 13, 2023 – 1:04:52
Can Italy stun England at Twickenham?
Feb 6, 2023 – 57:30
The Six Nations is here with Finn Russell
Jan 30, 2023 – 1:07:16
Why England sacked Eddie Jones and want Steve Borthwick
Dec 7, 2022 – 41:36
What next for England with Shaun Edwards
Nov 28, 2022 – 1:08:24
England draw and how Georgia's set-piece stunned Wales
Nov 21, 2022 – 56:24
Challenges of officiating with Nigel Owens
Nov 14, 2022 – 57:54
Attack in the modern game with Stuart Lancaster
Nov 7, 2022 – 1:06:26

Recent Reviews

therojay

Do they even want to do this podcast?

This podcast gives every impression of being one that the Telegraph really isn’t invested in airing and the reporters aren’t really excited about appearing on. (They appear way too enthusiastic whenever they mention “this is the last pod of the season” or “this is our last pod from the World Cup.”)Maybe that’s why the pod episodes are so sporadic. During the World Cup, the pod panelists appeared more interested in sharing their travel stories while covering the event in France. The Telegraph should either commit to airing this podcast on a regular, predictable basis or stop doing it.
CaliCorky

Forward Pass Definition:

If the forward speed of the ball exceeds the forward speed of the player making the pass, then the pass is a forward pass. (Forward speed is the rate of progress longitudinally down the pitches length).
nula36

Great podcast, balanced opinion and awesome guests

Brian Moore is a sensible intelligent host and though he occasionally can’t wait to give his opinion, he usually does a great job of setting his guests up to have an interesting conversation. I could listen to Bob Skinstadt all day.
Skeeby Beck

Great Show

Brain is a great host - bringing insight and depth to the conversation with a broad spectrum of guests - crossing codes, geos, players, coaches and fans! Glad to see that Brain has recovered from recent illness. This show goes from strength to strength. Recent episodes around the upcoming Lion’s tour of SA have been outstanding. Keep up the great work Brian and team. June ‘21
JPrestonT

Enjoying listening from the USA

I really enjoy listening to Brian and his guests on my commute. I've been a big fan since reading Beware of the Dog. It's not easy to follow rugby here in the US, but I can get caught up on the drive with a few episodes. There are always great guests and discussions. Brilliant talk with Doddie Weir. It’s great to see the rugby community coming together to help one of their best!
Hambone950s

Full Contact-Graham Henry Interview

Bryan: Good interview with Graham Henry especially. His comments re the NH "set piece" rucking style were very interesting.
CoilnFirthFan

Good work from Brian M.

I have not been a fan of Brian Moore as a TV commentator, so I listened in with some trepidation, not expecting anything that might appeal. But I was very pleasantly surprised. He has interesting and knowledgable guests, asks intelligent questions, and gets to an analytical depth which I do not hear in other rugby podcasts ( BBC's Dawson and Monye entertain but they don't analyze). Good work, Brian - you have a fan!