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Welcome to talkSPORT Rugby, your ultimate destination for all things rugby! Hosted by expert analysts, former players, and of course some of your favourite talkSPORT voices. We'll bring you in-depth discussions, exclusive interviews, and the latest news from the world of rugby. Whether it’s the Six Nations, Premiership Rugby, or the Rugby World Cup, we’ve got you covered with expert insights, match previews, and post-game breakdowns.

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65 episodes
Updated Aug 4, 2025

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Jul 10, 2025 · 15 min
LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS SCRAPE PAST BRUMBIES, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, OLLIE CHESSUM, DAN SHEEHAN AND HUDSON CREIGHTON
Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions unconvincingly beat the ACT Brumbies by 12 points with a team on the pitch that many think was as close to the team that'll start the first test as we've seen so far. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts on struggling at the breakdown. We'll also hear from two members of the pack, Ollie Chessum and Dan Sheehan PLUS we'll get the reaction to a very special day for one of the Brumbies' try scorers, Hudson Creighton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 8, 2025 · 46 min
LIONS UNCAGED: JOHNNY SEXTON FINALLY SPEAKS ON FINN RUSSELL, CAMPESE VS GITEAU BEEF, JIM HAMILTON WITH SIMON JORDAN
Alfie Reynolds brings you todays episode of Lions Uncaged and it is a GOOD one! Alfie spoke to Lions legend and kicking coach Johnny Sexton who finally gave his thoughts on Finn Russell potentially taking the 10 shirt. Aussie legend Matt Giteau has hit out at the Wallabies all time top try scorer David Campese for being too outspoken - Campese joined Jim White and Simon Jordan and responded to Giteau's accusations. PLUS former Scotland lock Jim Hamilton joined White and Jordan in the studio and gave his thoughts on Maro Itoje as the Lions captain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2025 · 43 min
LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL NAMES STRONGEST SQUAD YET, TOPSY OUTS THE LIONS PLAYERS TRYING TO HARD, JOE SCHMIDT NOT FILLING AUSSIES WITH CONFIDENCE
Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you the latest edition of Lions Uncaged following the news that Andy Farrell has named his latest squad to face the ACT Brumbies on Wednesday. The Wallabies scraped past Fiji by just 3 points, and we hear from head coach Joe Schmidt who came out with a rather bold statement about his side being underdogs. Plus Topsy outed a few Lions players he thinks are trying too hard to impress! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 4, 2025 · 44 min
LIONS UNCAGED: JIM HAMILTON OPENS UP ABOUT OWEN FARRELL, EDDIE JONES BACKTRACKS ON MARO ITOJE, NSW WARATAHS PREVIEW
Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged as we begin to look ahead to the Lions match tomorrow against the NSW Waratahs. Former Scotland lock and Owen Farrell's former teammate Jim Hamilton opens up about what Owen will bring to this Lions team, whilst former Wallabies and England head coach Eddie Jones backtracks on his stance on Maro Itoje. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 3, 2025 · 50 min
LIONS UNCAGED: OWEN FARRELL CALLED UP - EDDIE JONES & BEN YOUNGS REACTION
Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you a HUGE episode of Lions Uncaged today following the news that Andy Farrell has called up his son, Owen Farrell, to the Lions squad following Elliott Daly's injury. Owen's former head coach at England Eddie Jones and half back partner Ben Youngs give us their reaction. Plus Topsy looks back at a great Lions performance against the Queensland Reds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2025 · 20 min
LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE REDS, POST MATCH REACTION FROM ANDY FARRELL, TOMMY FREEMAN, RONAN KELLEHER, ANDREW PORTER AND LACKIE ANDERSON
Alfie Reynolds brings you today's edition of Lions Uncaged Live as the British and Irish Lions emphatically beat the Queensland Reds by 40 points. We hear Andy Farrell's post match thoughts and he has an update about Elliot Daly's injury. We'll also hear from front rowers Ronan Kelleher and Andrew Porter's thoughts on the Southern Hemisphere officiating as well as Tommy Freeman's hopes of getting into the test match side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2025 · 41 min
LIONS UNCAGED: BLAIR KINGHORN LANDS IN AUS AFTER PARTYING, ALEX CUTHBERT REACTS TO TOMOS WILLIAMS INJURY, JON FISHER ON LONDON IRISH AND MOVING TO QUEENSLAND REDS
Alfie Reynolds brings you the latest episode of Lions Uncaged ahead of the British and Irish Lions match against the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. We hear from full back Blair Kinghorn who explains how he had to fly down under immediately after the Tolouse top 14 celebrations. Wales and Lions legend Alex Cuthbert also gives his reaction to the devastating Tomos Williams injury that has ruled him out of the Lions tour. Lions assistant coach John Dalziel also explains some of the behind the scenes work he's been doing with the forwards and we also hear from Queensland assist coach Jon Fisher who speaks about the collapse of London Irish and the excitement in Brisbane for the match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 30, 2025 · 47 min
LIONS UNCAGED: TOMOS WILLIAMS OUT REACTION, ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES SQUAD FOR REDS, HUGO KEENAN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AND TOPSY ON THE ALL BLACKS
Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you today's edition of Lion Uncaged following the British and Irish Lions 54-7 win against the Western Force. The big news of the day is that Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the tour with Ben White called up in his place, we'll hear Andy Farrell and Hugo Keenan's thoughts on that as well as break down Andy Farrell's squad to face the Queensland Reds which was announced today. Topsy also explains how tough facing the All Blacks in New Zealand is as we look back on the 2017 your of Aotearoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 28, 2025 · 18 min
LIONS UNCAGED LIVE: LIONS HAMMER THE WESTERN FORCE - REACTION FROM JOE McCARTHY, OLLIE CHESSUM AND BEN KAY
Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged LIVE as the British & Irish Lions beat the Western Force in emphatic fashion live and exclusively on talkSPORT. You can hear former British and Irish Lion Ben Kay's immediate reaction to the performance as well as hearing from not one but two second rowers - As Ollie Chessum and the player of the match Joe McCarthy spoke to Alfie post match. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 27, 2025 · 40 min
LIONS UNCAGED: WHAT HENRY POLLOCK REALLY LIKE BEHIND THE SCENES, FINAL LOOK AHEAD TO THE WESTERN FORCE, NIC WHITE RELISHING THE OPPORTUNITY TO FACE THE LIONS
Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged as the Lions final preparations for their opening match down under against the Western Force get underway. We hear from Andy Farrell, Dan Sheehan and Tadgh Furlong as well as assistant coach John Fogarty. Superstar youngster Henry Pollock's miraculous rise from England under 20s to the British and Irish Lions in a few months has been an incredible story, and we hear from a man who knows exactly what he's like behind the scenes, one of his friends and former teammates Jack Bracken. PLUS we hear from Wallabies and Western Force Scrum half Nic White who is relishing the opportunity to finally face the Lions after a long 12 year wait! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 26, 2025 · 40 min
LIONS UNCAGED: ANDY FARRELL ANNOUNCES FIRST SQUAD DOWN UNDER, DAN SHEEHAN EXCLUSIVE, TADGH FURLONG FEELING THE PRESSURE, TOPSY OJO HITS BACK AT CAMPESE
Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo bring you todays edition of Lions Uncaged on the day Andy Farrell announced his first Lions squad down under! The man of the moment was Dan Sheehan after being named captain on his Lions debut and we hear exclusively from him, Tadgh Furlong was punchy when asked whether the squad is feeling the pressure and Topsy hits back at David Campese's swipe on Maro Itoje's captaincy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 25, 2025 · 38 min
LIONS UNCAGED: MATT GITAU CLASHES WITH SIMON JORDAN, PIERRE SCHOEMAN HEAPS THE PRAISE ON ITOJE & GEORGE NORTH LOOKS BACK ON THE 2013 SERIES!
Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions Uncaged and it was a good one! Aussie legend Matt Gitau clashed with Simon Jordan over the hypocrisy of the Lions and Rugby Australia regarding selection. Alfie spoke to one of the biggest characters in the Lions squad, prop Pierre Schoeman who heaped the praise on the leader Lions captain Maro Itoje is PLUS Lions legend George North looks back on that incredible series win down under in 2013. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 24, 2025 · 45 min
LIONS UNCAGED: OLLIE CHESSUM ON WHO HE'S ROOMING WITH, DAVID CAMPESE HAMMERS ITOJE & THE WALLABIES JERSEY!
Alfie Reynolds brings you todays edition of Lions uncaged where he caught up with Lions lock Ollie Chessum who revealed his surprising roommate for the tour, Aussie legend David Campese had a scathing review on Maro Itoje's captaincy and Alfie spoke to Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch who designed the Wallabies jersey for the Lions series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2025 · 45 min
LIONS UNCAGED: REACTION TO ARGENTINA LOSS, BEN CALVELEY HITS OUT AT RUGBY AUSTRALIA, A LOOK BACK AT 1974 TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA
Join Alfie Reynolds and Topsy Ojo as they bring you everything you need to know from the Lions camp including exclusive interviews, breaking news and some of the behind the scenes stories that you won't be able to hear anywhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2025 · 52 min
"England Absolutely DOMINATED Wales!" talkSPORT Rugby REACT To The Final Round Of The Six Nations!
Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former England & Leicester Tigers second-row Ben Kay to look back on the final round of the Six Nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 27, 2025 · 46 min
Are England Fans TOO NEGATIVE?! Ben Kay & talkSPORT Rugby DEBATE Dramatic Calcutta Cup | Six Nations
Alfie Reynolds and Tim Cocker are joined by Ben Kay to discuss this weekend's Six Nations action. Are England fans too negative, even when they win? What a turnaround from Wales! Who are the early favourites for the Lions squad? All that and more on this week's talkSPORT Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 13, 2025 · 24 min
GATLAND GONE! Alex Cuthbert & talkSPORT Rugby REACT To HUGE Wales Decision!
Alfie Reynolds is joined by Tim Cocker and former Wales winger Alex Cuthbert to react to the breaking news that Warren Gatland has departed his role as Wales Head Coach with three games left of the Six Nations! The team also discuss England's dramatic victory over France and Ireland's win at Murrayfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 · 49 min
Autumn Nations Series Week 2 Preview
Join talkSPORT Commentators Russ Hargreaves, Andrew McKenna & Alfie Reynolds as they look forward to a stunning week 2 of the Autumn Nations series, with all 5 matches live & exclusive on talkSPORT2.All 5 matches previewed, every team discus...
Oct 27, 2021 · 48 min
Autumn Nations Series Preview
Join talkSPORT commentators Russ Hargreaves and Andrew McKenna for a full preview of the 2021 Autumn Nations Series.They'll break down a tough month ahead for the Home Nations, and we'll hear from a host of big names including - Wales...
Aug 8, 2021 · 45 min
The Series Review
It was heartbreak for the British and Irish Lions in the end. Hannah Wilkes hosts the final Lions Daily and looks back on the tour.She is joined by Sir Ian McGeechan and Thinus Delport to reflect on South Africa winning the deciding third test match...