Recorded in front of a live audience at Samsung King’s Cross, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by former Wasps and England player, James Haskell. They review England’s performance in the semi-final and Lawrence tells us if he still stands by his post-match comments about who really won South Africa that game. James reveals which players he’d like to see stepping up into a new look England team, the part of the game he’d happily see scrapped and what his mum said to hi...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by Irish rugby legend, Brian O’Driscoll, as they reflect on the end of Ireland’s World Cup dreams and look ahead to the semi-finals in Paris. Brian also shares what Johnny Sexton leaves as a legacy for Irish rugby, offers analysis on the Springboks strengths and reveals the rugby law he only discovered on Sunday! The team also chat about charges downs, Rassie Erasmus’s curious social media habits and who should start as England’s fullb...
Oct 18, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined by England and Toulouse flanker, Jack Willis, who gives an update on his injury and an insight to England’s Rugby World Cup camp. He also tells us how the team deal with negative comments about their performance, reveals the about the best and worst aspects of his new life France and shares his thoughts about England’s upcoming quarter final against Fiji. Plus Lawrence, Sarra and Steve take a look at the weekend’s games as the World Cup reaches the knock out ...
Oct 10, 2023•34 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are back in the studio with their special guest, TV presenter - and an iTunes number one artist! - Nick Knowles. Nick tells us how and when his love of rugby started, shares why he’s concerned for the future of the game and what changes he thinks might attract more fans, and why he believes it’s his duty to call out refereeing inconsistencies on social media. Plus discover which award-winning songwriter offered Nick an original song for his 2017 album, but later bid in ...
Oct 04, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 8
In the first of two episodes this week, Lawrence and Steve welcome former Scotland international Kenny Logan, who joins them as he travels from Edinburgh to Paris in his Rugby World Cup Challenge in memory of Doddie Weir. Kenny tells us what inspired him to want to fundraise in Doddie’s name and how the cycling and walking challenge is going so far. He also offers his view on who should be in the starting line-up for Scotland’s crucial game against Ireland at the weekend, and we hear why he may ...
Oct 03, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 7
In the latest episode of the podcast Lawrence is safely back from France and is joined in the studio by his old mate Jason Leonard and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording. They discuss rooming together on England duty and how they went out on a flyer before actually checking in! Jason talks about the 1991 World Cup defeat and how tough it was for himself but also Brian Moore and others. In 1995 the emergence of Jonah Lomo was a wrecking ball for everyone’s chances, but by 2003 England were defi...
Sep 27, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Having headed to France for the Wales v Australia match, Lawrence finds himself unexpectedly waylaid on the continent. After tracking him down on French public transport, Steve Cording tackles the rumour that our former England captain has been seen wearing a Wales jersey. Is it true? Assured that Lawrence is safely en route home, Steve is joined by the Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, to take a look through the weekend’s games including big wins for all the home nations. Nick...
Sep 26, 2023•21 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Lawrence, Sarra and Steve welcome Australia’s Head Coach, Eddie Jones, back onto the podcast. Eddie reflects on the Wallabies defeat to Fiji, what he’s thinking ahead of the crucial upcoming fixture against Wales, how he feels watching England in action and, now at his fifth Rugby World Cup, shares his opinion on how the game is changing. He also reveals who he thinks will most likely be running out onto the pitch as finalists. Plus, the team look ahead to the next round of matches for the home ...
Sep 19, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Lawrence, Sarra and Steve are joined by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies, aka Jiffy, to chat through the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup. Jiffy shares his views on Dan Biggar’s on-field outburst, why Warren Gatland is in a win-win position and whether TMOs should be given anonymity. The team also give their thoughts on the ‘very French’ opening ceremony, review England’s victory over the Pumas and debate some of the seeming inconsistencies in the decisions made by referees across the we...
Sep 13, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are reunited as they preview the upcoming Rugby World Cup along with special guest, Mike Tindall. Which nations are a dead cert to make it out of the group stages? And who might throw a spanner in the works? Lol, Mike, Steve and Sarra share their predictions and name the team they think will end up lifting the Webb Ellis Cup. Mike also talks about the divided loyalties for his rugby-loving family, reveals the spy-detecting antics of previous Worl...
Sep 05, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Lawrence is back for a brand new season! See you on September 5th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2023•43 sec
Ahead of the new season, Lawrence catches up with Steve Cording from the Evening Standard to discuss what’s gone wrong with the England team and who he thinks is to blame. Plus, Lawrence also talks about his new book, The Boys of Winter, in which he revisits every member of the 2003 Rugby World Cup winning squad and coaching team to ask them how did it change your life? And was it worth it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 31, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Lawrence Dallaglio shares memories of his childhood, teenage years and the personal circumstances that led him to take up rugby, reflecting on how much it helped change the course of his life, and why it led to him founding his charity, Dallaglio RugbyWorks. Alongside Lawrence’s story we also hear from the charity’s CEO, Zenna Hopson, on how RugbyWorks supports excluded and disadvantaged young people across England and Wales, Paul Bashir from Harrison Street Europe who, as an employer supporter,...
Jun 06, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 21
As the rugby season comes to an end, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, are joined by former England Head Coach, Eddie Jones. Eddie talks about his feelings on returning to Twickenham, why he stayed Head Coach of England for as long as he did, life back in Australia and why he took the job as Head Coach of the Wallabies for second time, his thoughts on the World Cup, and what needs to change in Premiership Rugby. Plus Lawrence, Sarra and Nick ...
May 30, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 20
Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording are joined by former Head Coach of Wasps, Lee Blackett. Lee talks about his experience in the URC and why he’s learned to love his long commute, plus why he chose Bath for the next step of his career and what excites him about the year ahead. He also reveals how other coaches in the league reacted when Wasps fell into administration last year. In light of the recent club statement from his former club, Lawrence shares his v...
May 23, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 19
Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by former Wasps’ and Harlequins’ winger, Josh Bassett. Josh shares the mental and emotional challenges that he’s faced in rugby over the past seven months, reveals why he’s excited to be starting the new season with Leicester Tigers and offers his thoughts on the changes that rugby players feel should be made to help grow the game. He also talks about life away from the pitch and how his dislike for beer led to starting a drinks busine...
May 16, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 18
Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, are joined by former player and now General Secretary of the Rugby Players’ Association, Christian Day. Christian talks about essential work of the RPA, his agenda for changes to the game and what the men can learn from the personalities in women’s rugby. Plus Lawrence, Sarra and Nick discuss the final round of the Premiership including the last minute dramas in the West Country and Chris Ashton’s red c...
May 09, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Fresh from winning the Grand Slam with the Red Roses, Simon Middleton joins Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording, as he reflects on what prompted his decision to step down as Head Coach, why Saturday’s world-record breaking game at Twickenham is his best rugby moment and how a wrong turn out of the team’s hotel before the game proved a blessing in disguise. He also reveals what role he’s planning on taking next and his hopes for the future of the game. Lawrenc...
May 02, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Lawrence is joined by Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they discuss all the weekend action from Round 23 of the Premiership and look ahead to the upcoming European Champions Cup semi-finals. With the Premiership season almost over for all but the top four, Lawrence, Sarra and Nick also take a look at some of the strengths and weaknesses of the clubs, including what’s behind Newcastle Falcons’ struggles, whether Harlequins have relied too much on one player a...
Apr 25, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 15
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Sarra Elgan and the Evening Standard’s Steve Cording plus their special guest, London Irish back-row forward, Tom Pearson. Tom shares what he’s learnt by taking the university rather than academy route into professional rugby, his ambition for getting capped by England and the Exiles mindset ahead of their Premiership game against Saracens this weekend. Lawrence and Steve show off their stats knowledge when reviewing the weekend’s rugby results, much to Sarra’s am...
Apr 18, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Lawrence is joined by Sarra Elgan and Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they round up the results from the weekend’s European Champions Cup Quarter Finals. Their special guest is former French player and current Director of Rugby at Montpellier, Philippe Saint André, who shares how the team is feeling one week on from their dramatic, extra-time defeat to the Exeter Chiefs and why he’s so frustrated by the result. Plus he offers an update on Luke Cowan-Dickie’s move to Montpe...
Apr 11, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Lawrence Dallaglio welcomes Sarra Elgan back to the pod, along with the Evening Standard rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, as they review all the weekend’s rugby action including the Women’s Six Nations and the results from the European Champions Cup Round of 16. They also discuss what the South African teams are bringing to the tournament, how Exeter can capitalise on the momentum of their last-minute win over Montpellier and what Gloucester should be asking themselves after that narrow defeat...
Apr 04, 2023•28 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Lawrence is joined by Steve Cording and rugby correspondent, Nick Purewal, plus special guest and World Cup winning former Red Rose, Kat Merchant. Kat shares her views on the opening weekend of the Women’s Six Nations, pays tribute to Sarah Hunter, and tells us about her own fitness and lifestyle coaching business plus how she deals with online trolls. We also discover her unusual nickname, inspired by a Pixar film; which England player is the funniest and her most memorable rugby moment, as she...
Mar 30, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In the final Six Nations Special, Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard to review the results of the championship and discuss where each nation stands ahead of the World Cup later this year. Plus, England and Toulouse flanker, Jack Willis, speaks candidly about England’s Six Nations campaign and what he’s learned from the experience. He also shares what life has been like since joining the Top 14 team, why he’s hopeful that the RFU will change t...
Mar 21, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal from the Evening Standard, plus special guest Gonzalo Quesada, the former fly-half for Argentina and current Head Coach for Top 14 club, Stade Français. They discuss England’s defeat to France at Twickenham and how England can bounce back as they look ahead to the final weekend of Six Nations action. Gonzalo also reveals what he thinks makes France strong contenders for the World Cup, who he thinks is the best-ever player at No.10 an...
Mar 14, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In another special live episode, Lawrence Dallaglio, Sarra Elgan and Steve Cording are joined by one of England Rugby’s most celebrated Red Roses, Emily Scarratt. Emily reflects on last year’s Rugby World Cup result and how the players dealt with defeat, plus looks ahead to what promises to be the most successful Women’s Six Nations tournament to date. She also reveals how she ended up at Buckingham Palace on International Women’s Day and what she’ll be writing in Simon Middleton’s leaving card....
Mar 09, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Lawrence Dallaglio looks ahead at what’s to come in this week’s special episode of the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast, recorded live in front of an audience in partnership with QBE Business Insurance and out on Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 07, 2023•1 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Who gave the best Six Nations performance of the weekend? And Head Coach Les Kiss on his hopes for London Irish this season. Lawrence is joined by Steve Cording and Nick Purewal to discuss all the latest rugby news. Their special guest is London Irish Head Coach, Les Kiss. As a former rugby league player, Les shares what he found most challenging when switching codes to union as a coach and how he developed his knowledge of the game. Plus he recalls his time coaching Shaun Edwards, reveals the m...
Feb 28, 2023•30 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In a special live episode, Lawrence is reunited with co-host Sarra Elgan and joined by England and Bath centre, Jonathan Joseph, along with Steve Cording from the Evening Standard. As they look ahead to the weekend’s upcoming return of the Six Nations, they react to the breaking news that the Wales v England game will go ahead and discuss if it’s ever right for players to strike and how the on-going situation might affect the result at the Principality Stadium. Plus should Warren Gatland have ma...
Feb 23, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Lawrence Dallaglio looks ahead to a special episode of the Evening Standard Rugby Podcast coming later this week, recorded live in front of an audience in partnership with QBE Business Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 21, 2023•2 min•Season 4Ep. 4
