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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Feb 4, 2025 · 30 min
TOP14 Digest | Six Nations Special #1 - Victoire de Pays De Galles!
We look back on France's easy win over Wales, get the latest Le Gossip and make plans for the trip to England
Jan 30, 2025 · 16 min
Weekend Preview! | What's REALLY Happening With the Six Nations TV Rights & Rugby Europe Returns!
The 15-minute mini-podcast returns to review the headlines and look ahead to the weekend's action!
Jan 28, 2025 · 33 min
TOP14 Digest | Scandal BREWING? Jaminet v Toulouse Explained & Toulon Batter La Rochelle
Huw and Maz breakdown what some are declaring a Saracens style salary cap scandal and get the latest gossip from Top14 R15
Jan 25, 2025 · 1 hr 18 min
What Makes an Elite Level Number 10? Ft. AnalystGus
I was joined by professional sports analyst Angus Usher to break down what separates a club level 10 from an international level 10, and so much more!
Jan 23, 2025 · 17 min
Weekend Preview! | RADICAL Six Nations Changes Being Discussed & Exploring the Pinnacle of Scottish Rugby
The weekly mini-pod looking ahead to the weekend's action and looking back on the week's headline in Rugby Union
Jan 21, 2025 · 28 min
TOP14 Digest | DRAMA in France Camp & a Breton Culture Trip
Huw and Maz review the final round of the cup pool stages, get the latest Le Gossip from France camp and look ahead to the return of the Top14
Jan 16, 2025 · 13 min
Weekend Preview! | Powerful Captain Axed & Spanish Rugby is on the Rise!
I take a look at the headlines from the last week of rugby and take a visit to the Spanish domestic league
Jan 15, 2025 · 29 min
TOP14 Digest | How GOOD are UBB & How BAD Are the Le English?
Huw and Maz run through the action from R3 of the European Cups and dive into the latest French Gossip!
Jan 9, 2025 · 17 min
Weekend Preview! | Honest Thoughts on the Mack Hansen Controversy & Celtic Challenge Check-in
I give my opinion on Mach Hansen's ban due to his comments about refereeing and cover the rest of the week's rugby headlines
Jan 7, 2025 · 32 min
TOP14 Digest | Violence Erupting Across French Rugby & the INSANE Scrum Half Depth
Huw and Maz look back on round 14 of the top quatorze and ask why the discipline in France is so bad
Dec 31, 2024 · 33 min
TOP14 Digest | The Real Reason Stade Francais Have Collapsed & The Wrong Boxing Day!
Maz and I review the last round of the top quatorze of 2024 and the latest twists and turns in cinema that is rugby.
Dec 27, 2024 · 25 min
The Real Team of 2024 ft. Harry Jones: 15 Players From 15 Nations Challenge!
This is part 2 of my chat with Harry where we review the top 15 nations in men's rugby. This week we are selecting our combined XV from all nations!
Dec 19, 2024 · 18 min
Weekend Preview | Should Toby Booth Get the Wales Job & Festive Derbies Predicted
I preview the festive derbies in the URC, look ahead to the return of Japanese rugby and discuss the departure of Toby Booth from the Ospreys
Dec 18, 2024 · 29 min
TOP14 Digest | Toulon Teddy Throwing & The Casserole Mafia
Max & I review round 2 of the European Cups including Mr. Mac's trip to Toulon and unwrap the latest drama at LNR
Dec 14, 2024 · 1 hr 24 min
The ULTIMATE 2024 Review ft. Harry Jones: 15 Questions About 15 Rugby Nations
I was joined by my rugby friend Harry Jones to answer one question about each of the men's top 15 ranked nations in the world
Dec 12, 2024 · 12 min
Weekend Preview! | Why People are WRONG to Moan About Premiersports
Catching up with the the latest headlines in rugby and taking a trip to Ireland to visit the AIL
Dec 10, 2024 · 35 min
TOP14 Digest | The Truth About Toulouse & Racing's Flame Thrower
Huw and Maz review round 1 of the European cups and get the latest gossip!
Dec 5, 2024 · 15 min
Weekend Preview! | Thoughts on Ilona Maher & My Problem With the European Cup
I break down the most talked about rugby transfer of the year, take a visit to the Italian domestic league and give my thoughts on the Champions Cup Schedule!
Dec 4, 2024 · 35 min
TOP14 Digest | ROG Ranting & Ulster Incoming!
Maz et Moi review R11 of the quatorze and look ahead to a hectic weekend of European action
Dec 1, 2024 · 1 hr 15 min
Farrell vs Schmidt: Pro Analyst Breaks Down Rugby's Biggest Coaching Rivalry
I was joined by pro analyst Brett Igoe to have an in depth chat about Ireland's evolution under Farrell and how Joe Schmidt casts a long shadow over Irish rugby