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The Ruck

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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.

Latest episodes

  • 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…

  • 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…