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Bath Rugby Plug

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Welcome to the Bath Rugby Plug, a rugby podcast by the fans, for the fans, plugging the boys in Blue, Black and White. Hosted by lifelong supporters Gabriel, Tom and Charlie, we try to bring an honest yet optimistic account of the rollercoaster ride that it being Bath fan. Expect match analysis and previews, discussion of all the current issues at Farleigh House, with the odd player interview, throwback episode and and quizzes or games thrown in. Join us on our journey through #ThickAndThin and Come On You Bath!
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Episodes

S3 E9 Covid Scares and Bristol Bears

It's derby week and Gabriel, Tom and Charlie preview Bath's trip to Ashton Gate. The lads also have plenty of news to discuss after a hectic couple of weeks at Farleigh House. Subscribe, share and spread the word! #ThickandThin #COYB!

Jan 27, 202159 min

S3 E8 Puppy Dog Defence

96 points, 11 tries but another defeat for Bath, Gabriel, Tom and Charlie discuss if they could enjoy the Friday night thriller. The boys chat defensive frailties, rubbish restarts and whether Mercer is off to Montpellier. Subscribe, review and spread the word. #COYB!

Jan 12, 20211 hr 4 min

S3 E7 No Way To Skin A Tiger

How disappointing was that? Bath fall to a dire defeat against the old enemy and Gabriel, Tom and Charlie are here to vent some frustration. The lads try to work out how such a strong looking team could play so poorly. Then, with Wasps on the horizon, how can Bath cause an upset? #COYB #ThickandThin

Jan 05, 20211 hr 14 min

S3 E6 A COVID Christmas Cracker

The Boys are back for the first time in 2021! They recap Bath's enforced Christmas break and exit from European rugby, and break down the team sheets the the weekend's clash against the club's oldest rivals, the Tigers.

Jan 01, 202124 min

S3 E5 Bouncers, Ben Whitehouse and a Back Row Battle

Bath's sorry run in Europe continued on Saturday with another defeat against Scarlets. Gabriel, Tom and Charlie review the defeat focussing on poor defence, countless turnovers and the battle for the number 8 shirt. Can Bath turn it around against La Rochelle this weekend? At the end of the podcast the lads try to give reasons to hope so. Subscribe, review and share with your mates.

Dec 15, 202055 min

S3 E4 Bath win without Rhys and who is their Jenga piece?

In the latest BRP Podcast, Gabriel and Tom relish in the forward dominated win for Bath over Worcester on Saturday. They highlight some standout performers and discuss who is the Jenga piece of this team. With Europe on the horizon the boys also look ahead to the visit of Scarlets and discuss what threat they might pose. Subscribe, spread the word and COYB!

Dec 08, 202047 min

S3 E3 The Only Way is Up!

A second defeat of the season finds Bath rooted to the bottom of the table and Gabriel and Tom are here to pick through the bones of another thrashing at Sandy Park. They also search for positives to take to Sixways for this weekend's game. Subscribe and spread the word! COYB!

Dec 01, 202041 min

S3 E2 Familiar first game feeling

For the third campaign in a row Bath begin their season with a defeat. Gabriel, Tom and Charlie question the running game plan, lament the porous defence and search for any positives ahead of the trip to Sandy park. Subscribe and spread the word. #COYB!

Nov 24, 202039 min

S3 E1 Pre-season Preview and Predictions

Another Bath season is upon us and Gabriel and Tom are joined by Charlie to preview the upcoming campaign. The lads discuss whether Bath can rediscover their post-lockdown form, who will be the surprise package of the season and why Eddie Jones might hold the key to a successful Bath season. Subscribe, review and spread the word.

Nov 16, 20201 hr 5 min

S02 E36 Bath Brave but Beaten

The Bath Rugby rollercoaster came to a crashing end at Sandy Park on Saturday. Gabriel and Tom pick through the bones of the semi final defeat. Subscribe, review and share. #COYB!

Oct 13, 202019 min

S02 E35 Semi at the Service Station

Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in! Bath get a lifeline and are rewarded with a trip to Sandy Park. Gabriel and Tom discuss Bath's chances and analyse where the game will be won and lost. Subscribe, review and spread the word! #ThickandThin

Oct 09, 202026 min

S02 E35 Bath fail, all eyes on Sale

It's the hope that will kill you! Bath draw at Sarries leaving Top 4 qualification out of their hands. Gabriel and Tom are here to analyse where it all went wrong. Subscribe review and spread the word. #ThickandThin

Oct 05, 202025 min

S02 E34 Drama ahead of the final hurdle!

As COVID hits the Premiership finale, Gabriel and Tom try to make sense of it all and how it impacts the Blue, Black and White. They then preview the final game of the season against a strong looking Sarries side. Subscribe, review and share!

Oct 03, 202027 min

S02 E33 A Tuesday Turnaround

Gabriel and a speechless Tom review Bath's incredible comeback against Gloucester. They try to explain why Bath were so bad in the first hour and what triggered the comeback. Subscribe, review and spread the word. #ThickandThin

Sep 22, 202024 min

S02 E32 Smiling back from Sale with Josh Matavesi

Bath star Josh Matavesi joins the lads for an exclusive chat about all things Bath Rugby. They discuss the victory against Sale, Josh's post-lockdown performances at 10 and his attitude towards rugby since the break. Subscribe, review and spread the word! COYB! #ThickandThin

Sep 16, 202055 min

S02 E31 Huge Props, Matavesi

What a bizarre Wednesday night! Bath gift two 'own-tries' but still come out with 5 points against Worcester. Gabriel and Tom review it all discussing Matavesi's fly half attributes and whether Zach Mercer is under appreciated. They then preview Sunday's trip to Sale by highlighting some of the potential mouth-watering match-ups. Subscribe, review and share the word. #ThickandThin

Sep 11, 202042 min

S02 E30 Usain Boyce & Bath's potential debutants

Another game and another 5 points for the Blue, Black and White! As Bath's good form continues, Gabriel and Tom look back at, amongst other moments, Lewis Boyce's 40m individual effort. They then turn their attention to Wednesday night's fixture against Worcester focussing on potential Bath debutants from the bench. COYB!

Sep 08, 202055 min

S02 E29 Stung but not out

What a rollercoaster week! Gabriel and Tom cap off an up and down week for Bath Rugby by discussing the defeat to Wasps . The lads talk decision making, back row balance and debate how serious a blow this could be on the season. They then look ahead to the clash with Harlequins at The Stoop by discussing the impact of what the small crowd attending the game may have and predicting the relative strengths of the two teams. Subscribe, review and spread the word. COYB!

Sep 03, 202054 min

S02 E28 Live Bath v Wasps team reaction and preview

What a strong Bath team! Gabriel and Tom react as Bath announce a star-studded side to face Wasps on Bank Holiday Monday. The lads then preview the game looking at the battle up front and at 13. Subscribe, review and share with your mates. COYB!

Aug 30, 202020 min

S02 E27 Bath go marching in(to the top 4)

We could get used to this Wednesday rugby! Bath take down Northampton Saints and Gabriel and Tom are here to break it down. Speaking half an hour after the full-time whistle, the lads talk scrum dominance, brutal defence and debate the MOTM award. Subscribe, review and share with your mates! #ThickandThin

Aug 27, 202040 min

S02 E26 Tigers slain and a midweek game!

Another week another 5 point win - Gabriel and Tom are here to review Bath's demolition of Leicester Tigers. They discuss their increasingly expansive game, the power of the pack and debate whether it is Bath playing well or a lack of opposition. They then preview midweek rugby (!!) by picking a team to play Northampton Saints and highlighting where the game will be won and lost. Subscribe, share and enjoy! COYB!

Aug 25, 202059 min

S02 E25 Mullets, mauling and magical Spencer

Rugby is back and Bath are back winning all 5 points against London Irish. Gabriel and Tom break down the victory by taking Ben Spencer, the scrum and debating whether Bath's game plan was too one dimensional. The lads also discuss the news that Neal Hatley has been confirmed as the Bath Head coach and then finish with a look ahead to the trip to Welford Road. Review the podcast, spread the word and COYB! #ThickandThin

Aug 17, 202045 min

S02 E24 Caught the Rugby Virus

It's almost time for the resumption of the Premiership season and Gabriel and Tom are here to preview all things Blue Black and White. The lads discuss the brutal schedule, Bath's current squad and make their predictions for the season resumption. Get in touch with your thoughts and COYB! #ThickandThin

Aug 08, 20201 hr 1 min

S02 E23 Spectrum of Spencers

We are back! Gabriel and Tom return to get you up to date with all things Blue Black and White. The lads dissect the updated squad, diving into the incomings and outgoings. They highlight some areas of particular strength and weakness and look ahead to the new season - whatever that may be!

Jul 04, 20201 hr 27 min

Bath Bath in Beast Mode at The Clash

With this year's edition cancelled, Gabriel and Tom turn their attention to the first 'Clash' against Leicester Tigers in 2017. The lads review Bath's comeback victory and discuss some differences between the squad then and now. Get in touch across socials, spread the word and stick together through Thick and Think. COYB!

Apr 20, 202042 min

S02 E22 Bath the European Champions

In a time of crisis, Gabriel and Tom are back to try and fill the Blue Black and White hole in your life. On this very special podcast, the lads take an in-depth look back at the club's greatest day - the 1998 European Cup final win v Brive. Rate, review, subscribe and stick together through thick and thin. COYB!

Mar 28, 202051 min

S02 E21 West Country Derbies with Ruaridh McConnochie

After Sunday's disappointing defeat to Bristol, Gabriel and Tom break it down featuring an exclusive, extended interview with Ruaridh McConnochie. After talking about the game the lads also discuss moving to Bath, his England experiences and look ahead to what is to come for him both personally and as a club. Get involved across socials, spread the word and COYB!

Mar 03, 20201 hr 8 min

S02 E20 Return of the Mac

What a week for Bath Rugby! A third successive premiership victory and two new faces at Farleigh House. Gabriel and Tom discuss it all, picking out the stand out performers from the Quins game and where the new signings will fit in. The lads also look ahead to the Derby v Bristol with special guest Kevin Keegan. Get involved across socials, spread the word and COYB!

Feb 27, 20201 hr 2 min

S02 E19 Sixways Success featuring Storm Stuart

Another win! And in another podcast the lads chew the fat on all things Blue, Black and White. Gabriel and Tom discuss Sixways success, the importance of luck and whether there is anything that Zach Mercer cannot do. With no huge news to talk of the lads take a broader look at Bath's league position before previewing the Quins game at the Rec. Get involved across socials and share the podcast in whatever way you can. COYB!

Feb 18, 20201 hr 6 min

S02 E18 98 points clear

After a week off, the boys return rested and ready to talk all things Bath. They look back at the Six Nations through a Blue Black & White lens, talk Stadium of Bath latest, and look ahead to the return of the Premiership campaign at Sixways on Saturday. Enjoy, spread the word and COYB!

Feb 11, 202053 min
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