Evening Standard Rugby Podcast with Lawrence Dallaglio

Join Lawrence Dallaglio and very special guests – from current players and legends to celeb fans, top pundits and sports writers - to chat about all the rugby action. We’ll be tackling the latest news and views and sharing some great stories.

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Episodes

Vive Le Rugby: Thomas Castaignède, Tom Counsell & Simon Collings

This week Lawrence is joined by former French international, Thomas Castaignède, host of the Bath Rugby Plug podcast, Tom Counsell and ES sports journalist Simon Collings. They discuss the highs and lows of the weekend’s Six Nations games, the role that Shaun Edwards is playing in the French team’s success and also look at how Bath fans are keeping positive despite a tough season. Plus the rugby trivia game ‘Over the Line or In the Bin’ poses a question about England’s most capped players, and L...

Feb 15, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2

So, about that Six Nations... with Scott Quinnell, Adam Whitty and Will Macpherson

Lawrence is back with a brand new podcast. His guests are the former Welsh international and rugby legend, Scott Quinnell, host of Leicester Tigers club podcast, Adam Whitty and ES sports journalist Will Macpherson. The guys offer their views on the first round of Six Nations action, relive what happened the first time Lawrence and Scott met as teenagers on a rugby pitch, and test their rugby knowledge in the new trivia game, Over the Line or In the Bin. Plus they select their Outstanding Player...

Feb 08, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 1

Lawrence is back for a new season! With an even bigger show!

Join Lawrence Dallaglio for his brand-new Evening Standard rugby podcast, supported by Fuller’s London Pride, the official beer of Premiership Rugby. Each week, he'll be joined by a group of guests – from current players and rugby legends to celeb rugby fans, top pundits and sports writers - to chat about all the rugby action. We’ll be tackling the latest news and views, sharing some great stories and raising a glass to the player who, much like a pint of London Pride, we think is Outstanding. H...

Feb 04, 2022•56 sec

with Damian Hopley and Ben Kay

Recorded live from The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham, Lawrence is joined by Ben Kay and former Wasps and England player, Damian Hopley, who is now CEO of the Rugby Players Association. They discuss the build-up to the Series decider, team selection and make their match predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Rob Henderson strikes back (also with Ben Kay)

Lawrence is joined by Ben Kay and Rob Henderson, live from The Turks Head in Twickenham, to discuss the bizarre online behaviour of the South African coach and take a look ahead to which players will be instrumental in the Second Test on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5

With Ben Kay and Rob Henderson

Recorded live in The Temperance pub in South West London, Lawrence and Ben are joined by former Wasps, Munster and Ireland centre, Rob Henderson, who shares his memories of the British & Irish Lions tour in 2001. Lawrence and guests also debate the team selection for the First Test against South Africa. Plus find out what made Lawrence insist on a different surgeon after breaking his ankle in the 2005 tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 23, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Recorded live in the pub with Tommy Seymour and Ben Kay

This week’s podcast was recorded live from the pub garden at The Minories in central London. Lawrence and Ben are joined by Scottish winger, Tommy Seymour, as they discuss the return of Alun Wyn Jones to the Lions squad and why the team selection for the Test matches will cause a headache for the management. Plus can Ben make a comeback in the Drop Kick Challenge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3

With Jonathan Joseph and Ben Kay

Lawrence is joined by Ben Kay to discuss the lowdown on the latest news from the Lions camp in South Africa. They also chat to Bath midfielder and former England and Lions player, Jonathan Joseph, as they share their own memories from previous tours including why the Lions fans are so special. Plus, the Drop Kick Challenge sees Lawrence and Ben’s knowledge of a particular event from 2005 put to the test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 09, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 2

With Ben Kay and David James, as the Lions tour begins

Lawrence is joined by former Lion Ben Kay as the British & Irish team arrives in South Africa for the start of their tour. Former England goalkeeper David James also drops in and reveals how he nearly became a rugby player (or a cellist) before taking the path to football instead. And who will win the first game of our dropkick challenge? Brought to you in partnership with Fuller's London Pride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 02, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Lawrence Dallaglio's Lions Podcast coming July 2nd

Join Lawrence Dallaglio and special guests for analysis of the British & Irish Lions tour. You'll get the latest tour news, examination of the games played, previews of the ones to come... and a few stories from competitions past with Lawrence and his friends. Brought to you by the Evening Standard in partnership with Fuller's London Pride. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2021•1 min

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