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The Ruck

The Ruck

By: The Times
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The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.


Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis.

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Episodes
  • Can Dyson's dosh build a dynasty at Bath?
    Mar 23 2026

    Sir James Dyson has become a 50% shareholder at Bath, so what does that mean for the club and for English domestic rugby?


    Will it cement the clubs place at the top of the PREM for years to come? And it will it encourage further investment into the league?


    Alfie Reynolds is joined by Alex Lowe, Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher to answer all those questions and chat about the return of the Prem. With Saracens' defeat is it now 5 teams vying for a spot in the top 4? Why are Harlequins lacking such an identity? And, was Chris Boyd at The Stoop having started in his new role with Gloucester? 'Detective Charlie' has the answer.


    Plus, Will interviews Gloucester and England centre Seb Atkinson.


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    1 hr and 1 min
  • An all-time great 6 Nations produces an ending for the ages
    Mar 15 2026

    The 2026 6 Nations is over!


    One of the great championships went down to the final kick of the final match. Thomas Ramos knocked over a penalty to break English hearts and deny Ireland the title.


    The morning after the events in Paris, Alex Lowe, Charlie Morgan and Will Kelleher join Alfie Reynolds to look back on an incredible finale and the tournament as a whole.


    Where on earth has that England performance been? Does it soften the blow of England's worst ever 6 Nations campaign?


    France are the champions but did they limp over the finish line? Did Scotland have a successful campaign or should they be disappointed by not winning four matches? And how significant a moment was Wales' win against Italy on the final weekend?

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • And then there were three…Is there one last Six Nations shock?
    Mar 12 2026

    Super Saturday is almost here as the 2026 6 Nations reaches its conclusion.


    Who will win the title as France, Scotland and Ireland are all in the running?


    In a championship that has had plenty of twists and turns, will there be another shock on the final weekend?


    Alfie, Will and Alex are outside a Parisian cafe to look ahead to the weekend. They dive deep into England's struggles by tackling a mountain of listener questions and explaining what has gone wrong for Steve Borthwick's side. Will he remain as the head coach? Will they stick to the kick heavy gameplan? And, is Lee Blackett having any impact as attack coach?


    Plus, who will win between Ireland and Scotland in Dublin? The winners will go to the top of the table ahead of France v England. And, can Wales win in the 6 Nations for the first time in three years or will Italy win to have their best ever championship?


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    48 mins
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Good pod. Can’t believe what Stephen Jones calls the URC though. The environment discussion was really good though. Just Stop Oil insight too

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