The Ruck

From:The Times

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The podcast they play in heaven.


Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names from the domestic season and the international calendar.


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Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma

1 week
Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma
57m

Derby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers

1 week
Derby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers
49m

Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose

1 week
Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose
57m

Wild scores, and thin crowds: how healthy is the Prem?

2 weeks
Wild scores, and thin crowds: how healthy is the Prem?
52m

Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media

3 weeks
Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media
52m

Gloucester, Bristol or Pollock’s hair: Who made the biggest Prem statement?

1 month
Gloucester, Bristol or Pollock’s hair: Who made the biggest Prem statement?
35m

Welsh Chaos to Gloucester: Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake

1 month
Welsh Chaos to Gloucester: Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake
34m

From Sarries & Brive to Sale: Lozowski, Lawes & a possible England re-call

1 month
From Sarries & Brive to Sale: Lozowski, Lawes & a possible England re-call
39m

Season Preview: Who will win the 2026/2027 Gallagher Prem?

1 month
Season Preview: Who will win the 2026/2027 Gallagher Prem?
1 h 0m

Will a 6 Nations match happen in the USA?

1 month
Will a 6 Nations match happen in the USA?
44m

Boks vs All Blacks: Does the 4th test count?

1 month
Boks vs All Blacks: Does the 4th test count?
39m

Is the 3rd test the unofficial decider? Plus: Did Rassie break the rules?

2 months
Is the 3rd test the unofficial decider? Plus: Did Rassie break the rules?
39m

An All Blacks win for the ages: Is Pollard South Africa's answer?

2 months
An All Blacks win for the ages: Is Pollard South Africa's answer?
38m

The Greatest Rivalry: Is this New Zealand's ultimate test?

2 months
The Greatest Rivalry: Is this New Zealand's ultimate test?
36m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 6: The Incomparables and a rivalry reimagined

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 6: The Incomparables and a rivalry reimagined
25m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 5: Readmission for a Rainbow Nation

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 5: Readmission for a Rainbow Nation
24m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 4: Rebellion to isolation

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 4: Rebellion to isolation
20m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 3: The Flour Bomb test

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 3: The Flour Bomb test
15m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 2: Racial lines drawn, and blurred

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 2: Racial lines drawn, and blurred
25m

Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 1: Consider your country at war

2 months
Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 1: Consider your country at war
12m

Nations Championship Round 3: Are Ireland still a top side? Plus, a new Springbok captain?

3 months
Nations Championship Round 3: Are Ireland still a top side? Plus, a new Springbok captain?
53m

Borthwick slams the "Negativity Committee" as England dodge disaster

3 months
Borthwick slams the "Negativity Committee" as England dodge disaster
54m

Can Los Pumas inflict another Argentine defeat on England?

3 months
Can Los Pumas inflict another Argentine defeat on England?
52m

How can anyone stop the Springboks?

3 months
How can anyone stop the Springboks?
52m

England back to winning ways: But did we learn anything?

3 months
England back to winning ways: But did we learn anything?
33m

Full strength England face 'must win' Fiji test

3 months
Full strength England face 'must win' Fiji test
40m

Nations Championship starts with a bang. Is captain Pollock the answer for England?

3 months
Nations Championship starts with a bang. Is captain Pollock the answer for England?
56m

England 'obliterated' by ruthless South Africa

4 months
England 'obliterated' by ruthless South Africa
49m

How Can England stun the Springboks?

4 months
How Can England stun the Springboks?
54m

Does rugby need the Nations Championship?

4 months
Does rugby need the Nations Championship?
52m