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  • Can Bath beat Bordeaux-Bègles? When do England pick Calouri? | The Rugby Bunker

    Can Bath beat Bordeaux-Bègles? When do England pick Calouri? | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/04/30
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals - Leinster v Toulon and Bordeaux-Bègles against Bath - before discussing when Noah Calouri should make his England debut and paying tribute to the retiring George North. 02:00 Bordeaux-Bègles v Bath preview 14:20 Leinster v Toulon 24:45 When will England pick Noah Caluori? 36:23 Tribute to George North Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #bordeauxbegles #ubb #bathrugby #toulon #leinsterrugby #georgenorth #noahcaluori Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 分
  • The pros and cons of a British and Irish Lions tour to France | The Rugby Bunker

    The pros and cons of a British and Irish Lions tour to France | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/04/24
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss Thursday's news from Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) that the British and Irish Lions are open to a new touring destination after 2029, with France, Japan and the Americas all possible destinations. Ben and Charlie then discuss the Women's Six Nations and PREM fixtures ahead of the weekend. 01:15 The breaking news about the Lions 14:28 Round three of the Women's Six Nations 23:01 The PREM with Bath travelling to Northampton Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #britishandirishlions #lionstour #womenssixnations #premrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 分
  • Analysis: What does 'next hole attack' mean? | The Rugby Bunker

    Analysis: What does 'next hole attack' mean? | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/04/17
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to discuss the top four in PREM Rugby and the Women's Six Nations, while Charlie unpacks some analysis on one of the latest bits of rugby jargon being used by coaches, 'next hole attack'. 01:50 'Next hole attack' 12:24 The PREM top four race 21:07 Women's Six Nations round two Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan Charlie's piece on 'next hole attack': https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/bath-northampton-saints-attack-analysis-champions-cup-f29vd2ftg#rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #finnrussell #bathrugby #northamptonsaints Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    28 分
  • Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker

    Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/04/10
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whether any other side can stop world champions England. Ben and Charlie also discuss Courtney Lawes' move to Sale, and whether it could lead to a Test recall. Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan Fi's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/ Charlie's deep dive on National One: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/financial-advisers-v-electricians-inside-the-countrys-best-title-race-vqb7b6mxf #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #abbieward #courtneylawes #englandrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 分
  • Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker

    Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/04/03
    Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this weekend's Champions Cup knockout games and after Mako Vunipola joining Leicester, more transfers it took us a while to get our heads around. 03:57 Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal 07:25 Round of 16 preview 27:26 Transfers which took getting used to Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/ #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #exeterchiefs #leicestertigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 分
  • The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker

    The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker
    2026/03/27
    In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick's future after England's poor Six Nations, the PREM's announcements of new criteria regarding expansion including a salary cap floor, before Ben is joined by Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald to hear about the club's new investment from James Dyson. 02:19 The Bill Sweeney briefing 09:41 PREM big announcements regarding expansion 16:23 Ben's conversation with Tarquin McDonald Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan #rugby #rugbypodcast #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #premrugby #englandrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 分
  • Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered

    Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered
    2026/03/19
    Following a number of excellent submissions, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to answer your questions following the end of the men's Six Nations. 02:25 Will England stick with three locks? 07:31 Who are the Under-20 players to look out for? 11:59 Why do England talk about being a developing side? 19:52 What is Borthwick's ceiling as head coach? 25:56 How much did the Lions tour take out of the players? 34:19 Why is the Six Nations schedule so similar? 37:35 Is Cadan Murley's stock up or down after the Six Nations? 41:10 Is Ronan O'Gara available? 43:45 Is Steve Borthwick naming his England team so early 'naive'? 47:34 Will defence ever win again over attack or is the genie out of the bottle? Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan #rugby #sixnations #rugbyanalysis #englandrugby #steveborthwick #ronanogara Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 分
  • Will England change their coaching staff?

    Will England change their coaching staff?
    2026/03/16
    Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Tom Hamilton (ESPN) to recap that wild game in Paris between France and England, including picking the top three players, and whether England will change their coaching staff after their worst-ever Six Nations. Thanks to @adidas for the shirt! 08:00 Top three players from France against England 20:46 Could England change their coaching staff? 36:58 Wales-Italy recap 43:13 Ireland-Scotland recap Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Tom's work for ESPN: https://www.espn.co.uk/rugby/story/_/id/48221228/england-worst-ever-six-nations-2026-ends-blueprint-frustration-search-answers-france #sixnationsrugby #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #sixnations #rugby #englandrugby #scotlandrugby #francerugby #irelandrugby #italyrugby #walesrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 分