Rugby union fans now have a wealth of podcasts bringing the game to life, whether you’re after expert analysis, entertaining banter, or behind-the-scenes stories from players and coaches.
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From in-depth tactical breakdowns to humorous takes on the latest matches, these shows capture the passion, drama, and culture of rugby like never before. Here’s a guide to some of the best rugby union podcasts you shouldn’t miss.
10 What’s All The Ruckus?
A bit of a niche pick, What’s All The Ruckus? is a rugby podcast from Charlie Elliott and Josh Saunders that shines a spotlight on Tier 2 and Tier 3 rugby nations and stories beyond the usual headlines. With weekly episodes and expert guests from developing rugby regions, it brings fresh perspectives and under‑reported tales from the global game.
9 Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation Podcast
The Welsh Regional Rugby Appreciation Podcast (WRRAP) brings together Welsh rugby fans to debate the latest in URC and regional rugby. Their light‑hearted but passionate discussions cover performances, culture and community aspects of Welsh rugby from the supporters’ perspective.
8 Rugby Rodeo
The Rugby Rodeo Podcast is a lively weekly show hosted by England teammates Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach, both Rugby World Cup winners, who bring fans inside the world of professional women’s rugby with behind‑the‑scenes stories, guest interviews, match chat and personal insights.
7 The Ruck
The Ruck is The Times and Sunday Times’ weekly rugby podcast featuring journalists such as Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe and Will Kelleher. Known for serious analysis and in‑depth reporting, the show combines match review, tactical discussion and big‑name interviews, offering insight beyond surface headlines.
6 Scrum V
Scrum V comes from BBC Radio Wales and features commentators and former players like Lauren Jenkins, Alex Cuthbert and Gareth Rhys Owen. It’s a polished roundup of Welsh and wider rugby news, talking tactics, interviews and the issues shaping the game with deep regional knowledge.
5 The Good, The Scaz & The Rugby
Hosted by former Red Roses Emily Scarratt and Natasha Hunt, with South African broadcaster Elma Smit (often joined by Meg Jones), this podcast mixes insight with humour, personal experience and candid talk from the heart of women’s rugby. It celebrates the people and stories driving the women’s game forward.
4 Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly from BBC Sport features pundits and former internationals including Chris Ashton, Danny Care and Ugo Monye. Especially during the Six Nations it provides up‑to‑date news, expert reaction and big guest interviews, blending solid analysis with broad appeal.
3 The Good, The Bad & The Rugby
Hosted by ex‑England stars James Haskell, Mike Tindall and broadcaster Alex Payne, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby is one of the most talked‑about shows in the sport. Its mix of straight talk, humour and top‑tier guests delivers entertaining and informed takes on modern rugby.
2 The Rugby Pod
Hosted by former internationals Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton and Dan Biggar, The Rugby Pod combines deep tactical insight with lively debate and big guest interviews. Its engaging blend of expert analysis and humour has helped make it one of the most popular rugby podcasts globally.
1 For The Love of Rugby
For The Love of Rugby sees England legends Dan Cole and Ben Youngs share candid conversations from inside the game’s world. Their chemistry, stories from elite rugby and personal insight make this podcast a heartfelt tribute to rugby culture and complexity, delivered with warmth and wit.
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- Jordie Barrett over Damian de Allende is far from being correct. The hype around Dupont is also overreaching, he's probably 4th in the world and has been since the 2023 WC. He also avoids certain matchups which is strange. The rest of the list is pretty good apart from minor subjective biases.JasonMarlow16-09-2026
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