HG Rugby

Huw Griffin

Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations

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242 episodes
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Dec 20, 2025 · 10 min
Is This The Most Exciting Rugby Team In The World? | UBB Mini-Documentary
This is the audio version of my latest mini-documentary on YouTube
Dec 16, 2025 · 44 min
Why French Teams Are Struggling In Europe | TOP 14 Digest
Huw & Maz look back on the 2nd round of the Champions Cup
Dec 13, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
The Fall Of Samoa Explained: Pride & Pain In The Pacific
I was joined by content creator Chris Setu to deep dive Samoan rugby. One of the sport's most beloved nations, Samoa has given the game icons and iconic moments. What's more, they have the best record against Six Nations and Rugby Championship sides of any T2 nation. However, the last 12 months have been painful for the Samoans. They barely scraped through to World Cup 2027 with a draw against Belgium after embarrassing losses to USA and Chile. Despite the quality of player available to them, they are underperforming badly. Chris and I discuss their performance and the possible reasons for it from selection to the alleged corruption. We then go on to contrast Manu Samoa with the rise of the rugby league team and discuss the roll of social media in the modern game. --- Get 15% Ellis Rugby stash with my code “HG15” - #ad Doddie Jersey: https://ellisrugby.com/product/doddie-weir-lions-shirt/ Jonah Jersey: https://ellisrugby.com/product/jonah-lomu-1995-rugby-shirt/ --- Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Samoan Rugby Is A Problem… Inside Samoa’s Rugby Survival… Inside Samoa’s Rugby Survival… The Pain And Pride Of Samoa... Why Samoa's Rugby Survival Is At Risk... The Pain Of Samoa Rugby. minus 47 seconds anything post 14 mins post edit Chapters 0:00 Samoan Rugby Culture 7:10 Fiji & Tonga Rivalry 9:20 Samoa Diaspora 15:42 World Cup Qualification 20:00 Building a Squad 24:30 Corruption Allegations 30:12 Bringing Big Names Back 33:20 World Cup Expectations 37:10 Painful Memories 38:40 Theo McFarland 40:45 Moana Pasifika Impact 43:50 Threat of Rugby League? 49:20 Being a Social Media Admin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 11, 2025 · 47 min
Why People Are WRONG About Ange Capuozzo... | TOP 14 Digest
Huw and Maz take a French perspective on the first round of the Champions Cup
Dec 6, 2025 · 12 min
The Most Miserable Game Of Rugby Ever? - Watching South Africa Destroy Wales.
This is the audio version of my latest mini-documentary on YouTube.
Dec 2, 2025 · 38 min
Ronan O'Gara Is In Trouble... AGAIN! | TOP 14 Digest
Huw & Maz look back on the latest dram from the French TOP 14!
Nov 29, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
Why Ireland Fans Are Angry: The Slow Decline ft. Caolan Scully
I was joined by my friend Caolan to debate the present and the future of Irish rugby
Nov 27, 2025 · 43 min
How France Solved Their Problem Position... | TOP 14 Digest
Huw and Maz look back on France's win over Australia and last weekend's TOP 14 action!
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Rugby's T2 Nations Are Struggling - Is The Sport Being Held Back?
I was joined by South America based journalist Joe Santamaria to run down the lesser known teams who have qualified for RWC27
Nov 19, 2025 · 39 min
Are France Getting Worse Without Dupont? | Top 14 Digest
Huw and Maz look back on France's match against Fiji and debate if the team is progressing in 2025
Nov 16, 2025 · 7 min
Mini-Documentary: Has Razor Failed As All Blacks Coach?
Just a quick one today! This is the audio from my All Blacks video on YouTube - enjoy!
Nov 11, 2025 · 46 min
How Rassie Erasmus EXPOSED Fabien Galthie. | Top 14 Digest
Huw and Maz look back to France's defeat against the Springboks and ahead to the game against Fiji
Nov 10, 2025 · 28 min
Could England Recall Vunipola & My Beef With Jac Morgan | Rugby Transfer Review - October 2025
The monthly rugby transfer show where I give my thoughts on all the gossip!
Nov 4, 2025 · 47 min
Picking a COMBINED France x South Africa XV! | Top 14 Digest
Huw and Maz return to talk the Top 14 and look ahead to France vs the Springboks
Nov 1, 2025 · 14 min
Mini-Documentary: The GENIUS Tactics That Make French Rugby Terrifying.
French rugby is genius and it is terrifying. When you sit down and analyse their game and their players you start to realise how advanced they are and how much talent their players have. In this video I use stats & video analysis to name my top 5 French rugby tactics that make them a terrifying and unique opponent. I am joined by international coaches Swys de Bruin & Pieter Bernade along with former Toulon scrum-half Andre Pretorius to deep dive France, their structures and what makes them so good. #france #frenchrugby #rugby #documentary #southafrica #springboks #analysis #tactics #dupont Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 French Rugby Is Genius And It Is Terrifying. Why France Should Scare South Africa. Chapters 0:00 Le Mission 1:33 Genius Generals 3:52 Risky Offloads 5:33 Lethal Attacks 7:27 Painful Pressure 9:47 Army Of Giants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29, 2025 · 39 min
The Inspirational Frenchman Who's BACK To Face The Springboks! | Top 14 Digest
Huw & Maz are back to break down this week's French rugby action!
Oct 25, 2025 · 51 min
The Men Behind Zimbabwe’s Rugby Revival ft. Hilton Mudariki & Pieter Bernade
I was thrilled to interview Sables head coach Pieter Bernade & Captain Hilton Mudariki
Oct 21, 2025 · 43 min
Fabien Galthié Has A HUGE Dilemma... | Top 14 Digest
Huw & Maz look back on the latest week of DRAMA in French Rugby
Oct 20, 2025 · 14 min
Mini-Documentary: From Prison In Paris To The Comeback King - James O'Connor
Audio taken from my latest mini-doc on YouTube!
Oct 16, 2025 · 47 min
The Exiled English Fly-Half DOMINATING French Rugby... | Top 14 Digest
Huw & Maz reflect on the latest round of the French Top 14 and get all the latest gossip!