Alex, Mike and James get together to discuss how rugby deals with the fallout from the Coronavirus, how close the game stands to the precipice, what happens if and when clubs start to go under, what needs to be done to save the game and why players should be unhappy about taking 25% pay cuts. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Fra...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 78
Alex, James and Mike reconvene to talk mental health, favourite films and boxsets to watch in isolation, which Only Fools and Horses character they'd be, labradors, who's the best social secretary on a rugby tour, snogging Danny Cipriani and Robson or Jerome. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented...
Mar 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 77
Despite the Coronavirus, Alex, James and Mike get together - albeit in three separate locations - to assess how players and coaches are dealing with these extraordinary times. They also look at what might happen to both the Premiership and European Cup, discuss Maro Itoje's future, Joe Marler's ban, and answer some personal questions about the best (and worst) moments of their careers. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly C...
Mar 18, 2020•58 min•Ep. 76
Alex and James are joined by the legendary Ireland skipper Rory Best to talk self doubt, going out on your own terms, Tokyo tears, what happens when James is in charge of a child, Joe Schmidt, and saying goodbye. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the worl...
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 75
To celebrate International Women’s Day, a very special version of House of Rugby looking back on England’s inaugural World Cup win of 1994 with three of its heroes. Alex Payne is joined by number 2 Nicky Ponsford, number 8 Gill Burns, and number 12 Giselle Mather who were the heartbeat of that victorious team. They tell tale of paying their own way to the tournament, of fire engines, concussions, Grandstand, and what it takes to reach the sporting summit. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group W...
Mar 08, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 74
Alex, James and Mike head to Cardiff for a live show in front of 1,200 people where they're joined by Wales legend Jonathan Davies and Scarlets and British and Irish Lions star Jonathan Davies to talk England/Wales, expenses, goats on steroids, Rob Andrew, sing-a-longs and World Cup semi-finals. Oh and Rebel Wilson shows up. And Rob Brydon. And Alun Wyn Jones. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players s...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 73
Alex, James and Mike discuss England's defeat of Ireland, hybrid players, Romain Ntamack's hair, Joe Marler's lack of it, George North's future, the coronavirus, whitewater rafting, and much, much more. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxin...
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 72
Alex and James are joined by the former Leinster, Ireland and Lions star Sean O'Brien to discuss life at London Irish, farming, tractors, pain, scoring the greatest try in Lions history, and some remarkable tour tales. Plus, the truth about Peter O'Mahony's garden, & some bold Guinness Six Nations predictions. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in foot...
Feb 19, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 71
Alex, James and Mike discuss round two of the Guinness Six Nations, assess whether Ireland can really win the tournament after an unbeaten start, and reflect on a bad week for fans. Plus, there's plenty of support for Ellis Genge after his sausages comments. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented ...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 70
Alex, James and Mike are joined for the former Scotland star Johnnie Beattie and England World Cup winner Nolli Waterman to talk the Greatest Team in Rugby History, Eddie Jones's failings, Finn Russell, France, Friends and middle names, all in front of a live audience. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unp...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 69
Alex and Mike are joined by the former England center Tom May to look ahead to the Guinness Six Nations, assess who - if anyone - is capable of winning the Grand Slam, and talk up the new-look France. Plus, Red Roses try machine Jess Breach is also in the studio talking six scores on debut, the female Joe Marler and reading scripts. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard storie...
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 68
Alex, James and Mike analyse Saracens relegation, ask who's to blame, assess what will happen to the players, and discuss what the knock on effect will be for the game as a whole, for England and for the British and Irish Lions. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 67
Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxing Sportspages - Dig into the stories behind some of the greatest sports books ever written Boys Don't Cry with Russell Kane , the show that gets men talking about the things men never talk about Unfilter...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 66
Alex and James are joined by the Leicester and England prop Ellis Genge to talk tough upbringings, changing lanes, prison, class, rugby culture, loyalty and concussion. It's a wide ranging and surprising edition of HoR. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside t...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 65
It's the Christmas episode with all the accompanying chaos you'd expect. Alex, James and Mike are joined by a special Secret Santa guest, there's 2019 reflections, Yuletide fun and games, Hask faces some home truths courtesy of a fast food outlet in Japan, and Mike reveals whose table he sat on at the Royal Christmas bash. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from lif...
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 64
Alex and Mike are joined by Olympic Champion and Rugby X mastermind Ben Ryan to talk the 5-man format, the NBA, ghosts, and Steve Hansen in Japan. And things get very lively when the boys discuss the 2021 Lions tour & the reduction in games. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and br...
Dec 17, 2019•56 min•Ep. 63
Alex and Mike welcome James back from I'm A Celebrity. They talk tasks, dingo dollars, surviving on 200 calories a day, the new All Blacks coach, death threats and lots of rats. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxing Sportspages - Dig into ...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 62
Alex is joined by two former England captains, Rob Vickerman and Ollie Phillips to talk Dita Von Teese, Stade Francais, Mount Everest, romantic gestures, Dan Carter, tornados, scaring off Jonah Lomu and shacking up with James and Mike. This is one not to be missed. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprece...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 61
Alex and Mike are joined by the former Newcastle, Toulon and England centre Tom May to discuss international disappointment, house hunting with Matt Giteau, Sonny Bill off-loads and the perfect sportsmans breakfast. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the w...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 60
Alex and Mike are joined by the former European MVP and the current Harlequins Ladies captain, Rachael Burford to talk Haskell in the jungle, ask whether England could play the Six Nations without their Saracens players, and discuss England's Red Roses and their comeback win against France. Plus there's rats, spiders and kangaroos. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories...
Nov 20, 2019•51 min•Ep. 59
As Hask heads to Australia and 'I'm A Celebrity', Alex and Mike are joined by the former England 7's captain Rob Vickerman to talk all things jungle, the fallout from Saracen's punishment, Emily Scarratt, Sonny Bill Williams, and animal 'bits and pieces'. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented acc...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 58
Alex, James and Mike look back on the World Cup Final in front of a packed live audience in Yokohama to discuss just how South Africa beat England so convincingly, pay tribute to Rassie Erasmus and his team, and ask what Eddie Jones needs to do to moving forwards. Plus they discuss why they don't know the difference between a loose head and a tight head, and Elton John makes an appearance. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kel...
Nov 03, 2019•43 min•Ep. 57
In an emotional final mini-pod from Tokyo, Alex and South African TV presenter Elma Smit wander round Hamarikyu Gardens and look forward to the World Cup Final by focusing on the Springboks and the amazing stories of Siya Kolisi and Tendai Mtawarira. They discuss whether England have peaked too soon, if Rassie Erasmus has any tricks up his sleeve for Eddie Jones and what a Bok victory will mean for the people back home. And don't miss the spider! Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to he...
Oct 31, 2019•32 min•Ep. 56
Alex, James and Mike reflect on the World Cup semi-finals and discuss whether New Zealand's defeat was a one-off. Mike looks back on the week building up to the 2003 final, reminisces about what he said to Stirling Mortlock in the tunnel before the game, and James reveals the anguish he's gone through not being part of this England team. Plus, he goes back to camp with Eddie Jones and the squad to see how they're feeling in the final hours before kick-off in Yokohama. Join the House of Rugby Fac...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 55
Alex is joined again by Kirstie Stanway of Sky Sports New Zealand to reflect on the semi-finals, look at the reaction of the All Black faithful after defeat to England, and to discuss just why Eddie Jones's side were so dominant in Yokohama. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton , bringing you unprecedented access and brutal...
Oct 28, 2019•22 min•Ep. 54
The House of Rugby team bring you the second of their Japan mini-pods from Shiba Park, under the shadow of Tokyo Tower. Alex is joined by Kirstie Stanway from Sky Sports New Zealand to look ahead to the All Blacks encounter with England (as well as Wales/South Africa), assess the temperature of the New Zealand fans and look ahead to the post Steve Hansen era - including throwing out some possible replacements. Plus there's Jack Goodhue's mullet and Kieran Read's hinterland. Join the House of Rug...
Oct 24, 2019•26 min•Ep. 53
Alex, James, Mike and a studio audience are joined in Tokyo by the former South African World Cup winning captain John Smit to talk Mandela, Cheika, Mark Regan, Jaco Peyper, the semi-final line up and who'd win a fight between Martin Johnson and Bakkies Botha. Plus, a game of 'Would You Rather' and James apologises for his role in McDonalds-Gate. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best ...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 52
The House of Rugby team bring you the first of their Japan mini-pods from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. Alex is joined by South African rugby presenter Elma Smit to talk about the World Cup experience, how it differs from the last two, Eddie Jones and John Mitchell, memories of Brighton, and looks ahead to the weekend's quarter-finals. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard s...
Oct 18, 2019•26 min•Ep. 51
Alex, James and Mike travel to Japan for the first of the House of Rugby live shows. They're joined by the former New Zealand skipper Justin Marshall to talk Martin Johnson, the World Cup quarter finals, swimming races and why Wales winning the tournament would "end rugby as we know it". Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton...
Oct 16, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 50
Alex, James and Mike head to Flat Iron Square in South East London for another live version of the show in front of an audience of 500. They're joined by European Player of the Year for 2019, Saracens fullback Alex Goode, to talk missing out on England, mean tweets and Robbie Williams. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? Liquid Football with Kelly Cates, where real players share the best unheard stories from life in football TKO with Carl Frampton ,...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 49
