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The Indy Rugby Podcast: Japan 2019

The Independentwww.independent.co.uk
A podcast from The Independent covering the Rugby World Cup in Japan, bringing you the latest news, analysis and opinion. Host Jack de Menezes, reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be joined by various guests throughout the two-month tournament, bringing you three podcasts a week until the new world champions are crowned (plus a few bonus episodes along the way).

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Episodes

Rugby World Cup heartbreak for England as South Africa crowned world champions

Jack de Menezes, Samuel Lovettand Duncan Bech discuss the Rugby World Cup final after South Africa's dominant victory over a below-par England, and re-live their highlights from eight weeks in Japan in the final episode of the series. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 03, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Wales miss out again as South Africa strangle their way to World Cup final

With both of the Rugby World Cup semi-finals completed and the finalists identified, Jack de Menezes is joined by Duncan Bech to analyse Wales's narrow defeat against South Africa and look ahead to the showpiece match at Japan 2019. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 28, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 12

One of the all-time great World Cup performances

Jack de Menezes, Jonathan Liew and Samuel Lovett are joined by Ruaridh O'Connor from the Irish Independent to discuss England's phenomenal victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on a special night in Yokohama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 27, 201931 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Jonathan Liew arrives, spygate, and could Eddie Jones solve Brexit?

Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's chief sports writer Jonathan Liew from the England team hotel in Disneyland to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, delve into the mentality of Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell, discuss celebrity referees such as Jaco Peyper and ask what really is the All Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23, 201949 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The best weekend of World Cup quarter-finals ever?

Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look ahead to this weekend's thrilling line-up of quarter-final action at the Rugby World Cup, make their predictions on who will reach the last four and discuss the best way to enjoy sake in Japan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 18, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 9

England and All Blacks cruise into quarters - but let's get clear on red cards

Samuel Lovett joins Jack de Menezes, who has a few honest words for the 'rugby's gone soft' brigade, while they review the latest round of fixtures in Japan and preview next weekend's unpredictable finale in Pool A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 07, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Wales win, Cheika rages and one special night in Shizuoka

Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett are reunited on the streets of Shinjuku to discuss Wales's gripping victory over Australia, the high-tackle controversy that is spiralling out of control at the World Cup, and re-live Japan's breath-taking victory over Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 01, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 7

"If Wales lose this to Australia, it has to go down as a shock"

Jack de Menezes is joined by The Independent's rugby writer Sam Peters for an in-depth preview of this weekend's Rugby World Cup crunch clash between Wales and Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 28, 201928 minSeason 1Ep. 6

The Gatland-Schmidt Legacy, Howley's howler and finally - it's rugby time

Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett discuss what outgoing Kiwis Warren Gatland and Joe Schmidt will leave behind in Wales and Ireland respectively, react to the stunning news that Welsh assistant Rob Howley has been sent home from the Rugby World Cup and preview Japan vs Russia and New Zealand vs South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 201926 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Will foreign-born players kill international rugby?

Jack de Menezes and Duncan Bech discuss how the selection of foreign-born players across all teams at the Rugby World Cup is impacting the state of the game, and provide an update from the England team hotel in Miyazaki where they've discovered there's not an awful lot to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 17, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Can England really win the Rugby World Cup?

Jack de Menezes is joined by fellow rugby writer Duncan Bech to assess England's chances in Japan, and discuss what it feels like to be at the centre of a typhoon after their bumpy start to their World Cup campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Rugby World Cup preview

Jack de Menezes and Samuel Lovett look forward to the 2019 Rugby World Cup and assess how the four home nations are shaping up, along with the rest of the tournament's big hitters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 07, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing the Indy Rugby Podcast

Welcome to the Indy Rugby Podcast, a new podcast series from The Independent ahead of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. Host Jack de Menezes, sport reporter Samuel Lovett and chief sports writer Jonathan Liew will be reporting from the competition on England and the other home nations as well as major sides such New Zealand, Australia and South Africa as well. Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 02, 20191 min
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