URC Unloaded

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Join John Barclay, Stephen Ferris, Tom Shanklin and a host of players and coaches after every URC round to review and preview all the action from the best league in the world.

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32 episodes
Updated May 13, 2025

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Apr 3, 2024 · 50 min
This Ain't Texas Shanks, Stevie's Eagles and Birdies, Wilson Steps In & Ben Talks Bayonne
This week on URC Unloaded, Ryan Wilson slots in for his former Scotland roommate John Barclay as guest co-host. Edinburgh Co-Captain Ben Vellacott gives us the lowdown on his side's recent trip to South Africa and looks ahead to this weekend's European Challenge Cup Last 16 game against Bayonne. All this as well as the usual round up of the previous weekend's URC action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 27, 2024 · 54 min
Dwayne's World, Barclay Bullish on Bulls, Fez Dusts Off his CV & Shanks Wants Summer Rugby
On this episode of URC Unloaded, Scarlets boss Dwayne Peel gives an insight to the goings on at the Llanelli club and Welsh rugby as a whole. Stevie breaks down the latest high profile boardroom departure at Ulster. Shanks calls for Summer rugby and Barclay bigs up the Bulls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 6, 2024 · 56 min
Joel in for John, TikTok Tom Shanklin & Fez Bullish About Ireland
On this week's URC Unloaded, 1995 World Cup winner and scorer of the most famous drop goal in history, Joel Stransky joins us in place of John Barclay for a chat on all things South African rugby and URC. Fez reckons England are in for a '30 point pumping' at the hands of Ireland while Shanks reacts to catching some strays from Stevie during the Ulster v Dragons commentary on Viaplay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2024 · 56 min
Dan Is Out The Door In Ulster, Fez Reflects, Barclay Puts The Ski Boot In, Shanks' Awkward Team Meetings & High Flying Ospreys
This week on URC Unloaded, the lads react to the breaking news that Dan McFarland has left his role as Ulster Head Coach, Jack Walsh of the Ospreys joins to reflect on his team's last minute heroics against Ulster last Sunday, as well as the usual rants and reviews. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 4, 2024 · 46 min
Barclay v Wales, Stevie's Cold Showers & Shanks Talks Sauna Blankets
The boys are back for the first episode of 2024. John Barclay, Stephen Ferris and Tom Shanklin talk through the big URC games over the festive period. Barclay takes on Welsh rugby Twitter/X, high flying Benetton impress Shanks & Stevie reflects on Munster's misery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 5, 2023 · 56 min
Connacht Coach Ready For Europe, Barclay's Lobster Bisque, Shanks' Airport Ordeal & Fez's Soft Play Snuffles
This week, the lads are joined by Connacht coach, Pete Wilkins, who gives an insight into the goings on at the Galway based province. Barclay's feeling the heat in Miami, Shanks explains his Belfast absence while Fez reckons Munster are going places. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2023 · 50 min
Well rested McCloskey, Shanks doesn't hate the Ospreys, Barclay's Runners Up & Fez's redemption
This week on URC unloaded, Ulster and Ireland centre, Stuart McCloskey, joins the lads and ranks which of them he'd beat in a fight in order! When you're explaining, you're losing as Shanks discovers, Barclay can't pick a winner but he knows who'll finish second and Fez remembers the Ulster greats of 99. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2023 · 54 min
Franco says relax, Fez the arm wrestler, Cooking with Barclay & Jet lagged Shanks
This week the lads are joined by Zebre Parma centre Franco Smith Jnr. Fez deep dives into the world of competitive arm wrestling, JB shares some simple recipes while Shanks recovers from a 14 hour flight. Plus an in depth review of round 5 of the URC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Welsh whitewash, Zebre win a rugby match, Business Class Shanks, Ulster down the Champs and Jake White believes
This week the lads recap a brilliant round 4 of the URC including a first win for Zebre in 18 months and a bad weekend for the Welsh sides. Special guest this week is Bulls Director of Rugby, Jake White Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 9, 2023 · 50 min
Edinburgh not to be taken for Granted, Shank's Christmas DVD, Fez's Vitamin D deficiency and Barclay's bold Connacht prediction
his week the lads are joined by Edinburgh enforcer Grant Gilchrist, the only man to ever knock Stephen Ferris out cold. Shanks bemoans the lack of healthy snacks in TV studios, Barclay makes a bold prediction and Fez is in need of some sun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2023 · 53 min
Skinstad soaks in the glory, Shanks in the city, Connacht's World Cup year? JB a company man and Fez talks emigration.
World Cup winning former Springbok, Bob Skinstad, joins the lads to bask in the glory of his nation's RWC success. The bad weather is getting to Fez, Shanks is fed up with Theme Park food while Barclay spent his weekend off watching Edinburgh at the HIVE. In this week's Last Man Standing, the Connacht Championship team of 2016 is remembered... mostly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2023 · 53 min
The boys are back, Glasgow contenders, Ulster pretenders? and why Graham Rowntree owes his life to a Limerick taxi man.
The lads are back to discuss all things URC on season 3 of URC Unloaded. URC winning coach Graham Rowntree joins us to discuss his triumphant first season at Munster and the aftermath of that dramatic final win. As usual John Barclay, Stephen Ferris and Tom Shanklin review URC round 1 and give their predictions for this weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.