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The Rugby Bunker

The Rugby Bunker

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The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker. Rugby
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  • 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
    Mar 27 2026
    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 mins
  • Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered

    Will defence ever dominate rugby again? Your questions answered
    Mar 19 2026
    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 mins
  • Will England change their coaching staff?

    Will England change their coaching staff?
    Mar 16 2026
    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 mins
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