Rugby Tonight Podcast

In the final Rugby Tonight Podcast of the season, Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they talk about the Semi Finals of the AVIVA Premiership as Exeter beat Newcastle, while Saracens won a high scoring game against Wasps. Austin and Ben run through who they think will win Saturday's final at Twickenham, as well as giving out their awards for the season. Also, Jack Willis' serious knee injury this weekend has re-opened the debate over whether or not 4G pitches are safe for rugby. 

In the final Rugby Tonight Podcast of the season, Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they talk about the Semi Finals of the AVIVA Premiership as Exeter beat Newcastle, while Saracens won a high scoring game against Wasps. Austin and Ben run through who they think will win Saturday's final at Twickenham, as well as giving out their awards for the season. Also, Jack Willis' serious knee injury this weekend has re-opened the debate over whether or not 4G pitches are safe for rugby.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Danny Cipriani speaks exclusively to his former England team-mate Ugo Monye in the most revealing interview of his rollercoaster career for club and country. This wide-ranging interview covers a number of topics, including his spiritual evolution, his treatment by the press, his England hopes and his forthcoming move from Wasps to Gloucester Rugby.

Danny Cipriani speaks exclusively to his former England team-mate Ugo Monye in the most revealing interview of his rollercoaster career for club and country. This wide-ranging interview covers a number of topics, including his spiritual evolution, his treatment by the press, his England hopes and his forthcoming move from Wasps to Gloucester Rugby. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BT Sport's Austin Healey and Ben Kay preview this Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-finals that will see Saracens tackle Wasps at Allianz Park and Exeter welcome Newcastle to Sandy Park. Ugo Monye chats to Wasps' Danny Cipriani about his recall to the England squad and his move to Gloucester next season. We also hear from the Chiefs' Joe and Sam Simmonds ahead of their showdown with the Falcons. Austin and Ben also round-up all the latest news including Russia's 'qualification' for the Rugby World Cup, Leinster and Cardiff Blues' cup final victories in Bilbao and James Haskell's move to Northampton Saints.

BT Sport's Austin Healey and Ben Kay preview this Saturday's Aviva Premiership semi-finals that will see Saracens tackle Wasps at Allianz Park and Exeter welcome Newcastle to Sandy Park. Ugo Monye chats to Wasps' Danny Cipriani about his recall to the England squad and his move to Gloucester next season. We also hear from the Chiefs' Joe and Sam Simmonds ahead of their showdown with the Falcons. Austin and Ben also round-up all the latest news including Russia's 'qualification' for the Rugby World Cup, Leinster and Cardiff Blues' cup final victories in Bilbao and James Haskell's move to Northampton Saints. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll look ahead to this weekend's European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92.  With Eddie Jones set to announce the England squad to tour South Africa this summer, Ben and Brian discuss who should be on the plane and who deserves a well earned rest.

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll look ahead to this weekend's European Champions Cup final between Leinster and Racing 92.  With Eddie Jones set to announce the England squad to tour South Africa this summer, Ben and Brian discuss who should be on the plane and who deserves a well earned rest. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ugo Monye and Ben Kay look back at a thrilling weekend in the Aviva Premiership, including Newcastle's shock result away to Leicester. 

Ugo Monye and Ben Kay look back at a thrilling weekend in the Aviva Premiership, including Newcastle's shock result away to Leicester.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they run through all of this week's big stories in the rugby world. Toby Flood was in the studio and gave his reaction to his side's defeat to Gloucester. Austin and Ben discuss Dylan Hartley as a concussion rules him out of the series against South Africa, as well as the retirement of Sprinboks' legend Bryan Habana. George North has made his move from Northampton Saints to Ospreys, so we look at what this means for his career going forward. Also we have reviews of Leinster and Racing's wins in the Champions Cup semi-finals as well as Gloucester and Cardiff's route to the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. Austin and Ben also look forward to all of this week's big games in the AVIVA Premiership including Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons, Gloucester v Bath and Wasps v Northampton Saints.

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they run through all of this week's big stories in the rugby world. Toby Flood was in the studio and gave his reaction to his side's defeat to Gloucester. Austin and Ben discuss Dylan Hartley as a concussion rules him out of the series against South Africa, as well as the retirement of Sprinboks' legend Bryan Habana. George North has made his move from Northampton Saints to Ospreys, so we look at what this means for his career going forward. Also we have reviews of Leinster and Racing's wins in the Champions Cup semi-finals as well as Gloucester and Cardiff's route to the Challenge Cup final in Bilbao. Austin and Ben also look forward to all of this week's big games in the AVIVA Premiership including Leicester Tigers v Newcastle Falcons, Gloucester v Bath and Wasps v Northampton Saints. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll preview this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals that will see Leinster take on Scarlets and Munster tackle Racing 92. Munster legend Peter Stringer drops in for a chat and we also hear from Racing 92's Dan Carter and current Munster star Conor Murray ahead of their final four showdown in Bordeaux on Sunday in front of the BT Sport cameras. We get the thoughts of Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann as his side prepare for an all-Premiership Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle on Friday night - live on BT Sport - and the guys also review all the latest news from around the rugby globe and the latest Premiership action.

Ben Kay and Brian O'Driscoll preview this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals that will see Leinster take on Scarlets and Munster tackle Racing 92. Munster legend Peter Stringer drops in for a chat and we also hear from Racing 92's Dan Carter and current Munster star Conor Murray ahead of their final four showdown in Bordeaux on Sunday in front of the BT Sport cameras. We get the thoughts of Gloucester boss Johan Ackermann as his side prepare for an all-Premiership Challenge Cup semi-final clash with Newcastle on Friday night - live on BT Sport - and the guys also review all the latest news from around the rugby globe and the latest Premiership action. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ugo Monye at Ealing Trailfinders RFC to debate the departure of Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston and the alarming form of Northampton Saints. Elsewhere, we hear from Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards, his Sale counterpart Steve Diamond and Leicester’s new forwards coach Mark Bakewell.

BT Sport’s Nick Mullins is joined by Ugo Monye at Ealing Trailfinders RFC to debate the departure of Harlequins director of rugby John Kingston and the alarming form of Northampton Saints. Elsewhere, we hear from Newcastle director of rugby Dean Richards, his Sale counterpart Steve Diamond and Leicester’s new forwards coach Mark Bakewell. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben Kay and Brian O’Driscoll are in the pod booth to run the rule over the biggest stories in the rugby world. The duo discuss reports that the Premiership is looking to replace relegation with a play-off and cast an eye at the RFU’s report into rising injuries in professional rugby. The guys also look ahead to a huge week of European rugby as the Champions Cup takes centre stage with Scarlets hosting La Rochelle on Friday and Saracens travelling to Dublin on Sunday to take on Leinster - both live on BT Sport.

Ben Kay and Brian O’Driscoll are in the pod booth to run the rule over the biggest stories in the rugby world. The duo discuss reports that the Premiership is looking to replace relegation with a play-off and cast an eye at the RFU’s report into rising injuries in professional rugby. The guys also look ahead to a huge week of European rugby as the Champions Cup takes centre stage with Scarlets hosting La Rochelle on Friday and Saracens travelling to Dublin on Sunday to take on Leinster - both live on BT Sport. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they take a long look at where England have to go now after their horror Six Nations campaign. They take a look back at the game against Ireland, as well as discussing what has to change in Eddie Jones' camp before the South Africa tour in June. Austin and Ben also talk about the brilliant Irish side that took home the Grand Slam trophy at Twickenham and their hopes for next years world cup. We hear from England's most capped player of all time Jason Leonard, as well as the head coach of Australia Michael Cheika who was in the studio. Then we run through how the Six Nations went for Wales, Scotland, France and Italy before previewing this weeks fixtures as the AVIVA Premiership returns.

Austin Healey is joined by Ben Kay as they take a long look at where England have to go now after their horror Six Nations campaign. They take a look back at the game against Ireland, as well as discussing what has to change in Eddie Jones' camp before the South Africa tour in June. Austin and Ben also talk about the brilliant Irish side that took home the Grand Slam trophy at Twickenham and their hopes for next years world cup. We hear from England's most capped player of all time Jason Leonard, as well as the head coach of Australia Michael Cheika who was in the studio. Then we run through how the Six Nations went for Wales, Scotland, France and Italy before previewing this weeks fixtures as the AVIVA Premiership returns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.