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

    October 26, 2026 · 58 min

    Following Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Alex, Elgan and Barnsey look back on the action. They pick through an entertaining round of matches which, despite the torrential conditions, produced some excellent match-ups! What is…

  • Derby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers

    October 21, 2026 · 50 min

    It's Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem! So, Will and Alfie have travelled to Leicester to chat with tight-head Joe Heyes and Tigers' captain Ollie Chessum. They preview their massive game against rivals Northampton Saints this weekend…

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

    October 19, 2026 · 58 min

    Spain have launched their bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup! The federations president Juan Carlos Martin 'Hansen' joins Alfie, Will and Elgan and explains why hosting the world cup would be transformative for rugby in the country. He…

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

    October 12, 2026 · 53 min

    Following the third round of action in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie review both the amazing matches on the pitch and the storylines off it. Is Northampton 71, Bath 48 a good thing for the sport? Why are we getting so many…

  • Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media

    October 5, 2026 · 52 min

    Alfie, Will, Charlie and Elgan look back on the second round of action from the Prem. Gloucester, Bristol and Bath remain unbeaten, whilst Sale picked up a hugely important victory away to Saracens. Exeter and Harlequins both remain…

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

    September 28, 2026 · 35 min

    The opening weekend of the Gallagher Prem saw Gloucester, Bristol, Bath and Saracens all win away from home. Alfie, Charlie and Elgan ask which result was the biggest statement and look back on all of the action. Should Sale be worried…

  • Welsh Chaos to Gloucester: Jac Morgan & Dewi Lake

    September 24, 2026 · 34 min

    Gloucester begin their Gallagher Prem campaign away to Exeter Chiefs this weekend! For a city with such a strong rugby history they have never won the Premiership and have only reached the play-offs once in the last fifteen years. So will…

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

    September 23, 2026 · 40 min

    As we continue to build-up to the start of the new Gallagher Prem season, Alfie and Will are in the North-West. They've made the trip to Sale Sharks to chat with new signings Alex Lozowski and Courtney Lawes. Lawes returns to English rugby…

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

    September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

    It's the start of a new Gallagher Prem season! Alfie and Will are at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, to look ahead to another campaign. They're joined by Newcastle Red Bulls head coach Dan McFarland, Harlequins and England prop Fin Baxter and…

  • Will a 6 Nations match happen in the USA?

    September 14, 2026 · 44 min

    Rugby's Greatest Rivalry concluded with the Springboks winning the fourth test in Baltimore to secure a 3-1 series victory. Alfie, Alex, Charlie and Elgan look back on the epic contest and discuss the best approach for beating the…

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

    September 7, 2026 · 39 min

    The third match in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry produced another brilliant test! South Africa leads the series 2-1 after beating New Zealand 29-24. Attention now turns to the USA as the fourth test takes place in Baltimore. But, does that…

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

    August 31, 2026 · 39 min

    The Greatest Rivalry series is level at 1-1! South Africa beat New Zealand in Cape Town and now attention turns to the third test in Johannesburg. Despite being a four match series, is the third test - which is the final one on South…

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About the show

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.