Springbok World Cup winner Bobby Skinstad joins Seánie and Goodie to reflect on South Africa's 27-9 win over the Lions to level the series. They examine what the difference was between the two sides on Saturday and why the Lions are expected to make wholesale changes ahead of the decider. The boys also pick their fantasy sevens side from both teams. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hila...
Aug 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 140
After Warren Gatland named his starting Lions XV for the second Test, Seanie and Goodie pick through the bones of his selection. The boys are joined by Schalk Brits to get the South African perspective and Mako Vunipola joins the pod to chat life on tour. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front lines TKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecedented acc...
Jul 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 139
Seánie and Goodie are joined by former Scotland captain Geig Laidlaw to review the first Test that saw the Lions out-muscle the Boks to win 22-17. The boys pick out who impressed them most, where it went wrong for South Africa and what we can expect next weekend. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front lines TKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecede...
Jul 26, 2021•50 min•Ep. 138
Seánie is joined by Shane Horgan to take a forensic look at Warren Gatland’s Lions team to face the Springboks in that first Test on Saturday. And Schalk Brits joins the boys from South Africa to give his view on Jacques Nienaber side. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front lines TKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecedented access and brutal hones...
Jul 23, 2021•47 min•Ep. 137
Goodie and Seánie are joined by former Scotland skipper Greig Laidlaw to reflect on a busy week for the Lions, the return of Alun Wyn Jones, and look ahead to the first test against the Springboks. Greig also talks about his memories of the 2017 tour, while they also discuss life in Japan. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE? All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front lines TKO with Carl Framp...
Jul 19, 2021•48 min•Ep. 136
Goodie and Jack are joined by former Leinster and Ireland winger Shane Horgan to reflect on a difficult week for both the Lions and the Springboks. They chat about how the two teams will be dealing with the disruptions and reflect on the news that Marcus Smith has been called up as cover for Finn Russell. Schalk Brits joins us from his garden to give us the latest from the Springbok camp and Shane takes us back to the 2005 tour to New Zealand. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear ...
Jul 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 135
Two times Lions tourist Tom Croft joins Seanie and Goodie to review the Lions first game on South African soil. They pick out who they thought would have impressed Warren Gatland and pick their back row for that first Test. Schalk Brits joins the pod to give us the lowdown of the Springbok’s game against Georgia, and Tom shares his memories from the last time the Lions were in South Africa which included playing a lot of Scrabble. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great po...
Jul 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 134
Seánie and Goodie are joined by England flanker Jack Willis to reflect on the big news that Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones will not travel to South Africa after sustaining a shoulder injury during the win against Japan. As well as reviewing the game, they discuss who would have impressed Warren Gatland and what sort of captain Conor Murray will be. They also hear from our “Bok on the ground” Schalk Brits who gives us the latest from the Springbok camp and the boys attempt to speak to Bomb as Quins...
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Ep. 133
Goodie, Seanie and Bomb are reunited in the studio ahead of the Lions first game against Japan at Murrayfield this weekend. Having spent the last 10 days in Jersey, Seanie gives us the inside track from the Lions training camp, Goodie tells us why Owen Farrell’s leadership has impressed Warren Gatland and Bomb admits not even he saw that remarkable comeback that saw Quins reach the Premiership final. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play F...
Jun 25, 2021•43 min•Ep. 132
Fresh from winning the Premier 15’s title with Quins, Shaunagh Brown joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to tells us how special the day was. She also explains why she quit athletics after competing in the Commonwealth Games to start playing rugby. And 24 years on from that famous 1997 Lions Tour to South Africa, John Bentley joins the pod to share a few stories from back then and why being a Lion is so special. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To P...
Jun 02, 2021•45 min•Ep. 131
Leinster and Ireland centre Robbie Henshaw joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to talk about his Lions selection. He also lifts the lid on some of Seánie’s old antics in Dublin and why he’s no longer welcome at Johnny Sexton’s house. The guys also discuss whether criticism of the Pro 14 is fair and why Leinster are coming up short in Europe. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play For , Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories...
May 25, 2021•46 min•Ep. 129
England and Saracens prop Mako Vunipola joins Lee and Goodie to chat about his selection for the Lions, the disappointment of his brother Billy missing out and why he wore a dress in Chicago! Plus World Cup winner Schalk Brits joins the pod to talk about how the Springboks are preparing for the Lions and what he misses about rugby since retiring from the sport. We also learn that rugby is not his favourite sport. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? ...
May 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 128
After receiving their Lions call-ups last week, Hamish Watson and Courtney Lawes join Lee, Seánie and Goodie on the pod. They talk about where they were when the team was announced, what they’re most looking forward to and how they’re relishing facing the Springboks. Hamish also gives us the latest on the mullet and whether it’s going on tour to South Africa. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play For , Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge gue...
May 12, 2021•52 min•Ep. 127
After Lions coach Warren Gatland named his 37 players to tour South Africa, Lee, Bomb and Seánie pick through the bones of his selections. They discuss the decision to make Alun Wyn Jones captain and how the team might look come that first Test. We also hear from coach Gregor Townsend and Lions chairman Jason Leonard. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play For , Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s ...
May 07, 2021•52 min•Ep. 126
Two superstars of world rugby join Lee and Goodie from Japan this week. Former Wallaby scrum half Will Genia tells us why rugby in Australia is struggling, who his half-back pairing for the Lions would be and his thoughts on former teammate Israel Folau. And Springbok centre Jesse Kriel looks ahead to the Lions Tour in South Africa, who he’s looking forward to playing against and whether the Springboks are coming into the series a little undercooked. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want t...
Apr 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 125
Fijian superstar Nemani Nodolo joins Lee, Seánie and Goodie to chat about the two Pacific Island teams joining Super Rugby and the positive impact it will have on the sport in that region. He also talks about his love of BBQs, dealing with the British weather and starting up his own YouTube channel. The guys also discuss the forthcoming law changes for the Rainbow Cup and Goodie reflects on his time in Japan as he prepares to head home. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more gr...
Apr 21, 2021•54 min•Ep. 124
As Warren Gatland reveals his British and Irish Lions coaching team, Foxy and Seánie join Lee to give their verdict on his four assistants. They discuss the individual merits of the coaches and explain how it’s just not the players that enjoy a night out on tour. Foxy gives us the inside track on why the Welsh regions are underperforming in Europe and we meet the inspirational Zainab Alema, who is encouraging black and Muslim women to play rugby. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to he...
Apr 14, 2021•56 min•Ep. 123
Scotland captain Stuart Hogg joins Lee, Jamie and Seánie to reflect on his side’s Six Nations Campaign. He also talks about life at Exeter and why he wishes he'd had made the move earlier in his career. Jamie explains how tough it was inside the England bubble for the Six Nations, and ahead of Sale’s Champions Cup quarter-final, Marland Yarde joins the pod and reveals what makes Alex Sanderson such a good coach. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? A...
Apr 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 122
Former Lions captain Sam Warburton joins Lee and Seánie to reflect on the Six Nations and picks his Lions starting XV for the first Test against South Africa. He also explains why he left the Wales coaching set up, what he misses about rugby and that the rumours he can’t handle his drink are true. Also, Marlie Packer joins the pod from the Red Roses training camp ahead of their opening Six Nations fixture against Scotland. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts f...
Mar 31, 2021•54 min•Ep. 121
Wales fly-half Dan Biggar joins Lee, Seanie and Foxy to talk through the emotions of that last-minute defeat to France in Paris. They discuss whether the integrity of the 6 Nations should be questioned with France’s rearranged match taking place against a weakened Scotland. Also, the guys break down why England came up short and react to the news that the Lions Tour will take place in South Africa this summer.
Mar 24, 2021•47 min•Ep. 120
Lee, Seánie and Bomb are joined by two special guests this week who for different reasons are dealing with the consequences of rugby’s brutality. Former Wales flanker Alix Popham, who was diagnosed with early onset dementia last year at the age of 40, explains how he is now trying to raise awareness of the impact rugby head injuries can cause. And England and Wasps player Jack Willis, joins to talk about dealing with the prospect of another year on the sidelines after sustaining a serious knee i...
Mar 17, 2021•59 min•Ep. 119
Nick Cummins, aka The Honey Badger joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie for an amusing chat about life during and after rugby. The former Wallaby star turned TV presenter wasn’t short of a few stories, giving us an insight into his busy life. Also, Red Roses scrum-half Mo Hunt joins the guys to discuss the postponed World Cup and whether enough is being done to promote women’s rugby, and Goodie tells us what Owen Farrell is really like.
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 118
Lee, Foxy and Seánie are joined by George North after he became the youngest player to earn 100 caps for his country when Wales beat England at the weekend. Following the controversial awarding of two tries in that game, international referee JP Doyle joins the pod to discuss how difficult it is being a ref and shares some of his worst blunders. And we hear from French journalist Arnaud David about what is going on in the French camp and whether Covid protocols were breached....
Mar 03, 2021•51 min•Ep. 117
South Africa legend Bryan Habana joins Lee, Goodie and Seánie to discuss Dan Carter’s decision to hang up his boots. They chat about why he is the greatest, what made him so special and the fact he even smells so good! The guys reflect on the recent wave of red cards in the 6 Nations and the Premiership and also hear from the man that made the inspirational film “Steelers” - which documents the story of the world’s first gay rugby team. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more gr...
Feb 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 116
Former All Black Jerome Kaino joins Lee McKenzie, Seán O’Brien and Jonathan Davies to tell us why his Toulouse teammate Antoine Dupont is the best player in the world at the moment. Foxy gives us the inside track on Wales winger Louis Rees-Zammit and Seán explains why Jack Willis will come back stronger after suffering another horrific knee injury. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play For , Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hil...
Feb 17, 2021•55 min•Ep. 115
Lee McKenzie is joined by Adam Jones and Sean O’Brien to reflect on the opening weekend of the Six Nations. They chat about the response to Billy Burns last minute mistake for Ireland, how training ground bust-ups are just part of rugby and whether Italy deserve their place in the Six Nations. Luke Cowan-Dickie joins us from inside the England camp and Dragons wing Ashton Hewitt discusses the controversy over players taking or not taking the knee at Twickenham and whether rugby is doing enough i...
Feb 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 114
Sean O’Brien and Alex Goode join Lee McKenzie to look ahead to the start of the 6 Nations. They discuss the intensity of that first week’s training, how tempers can flare and keeping those emotions in check. England legend Jerry Guscott drops in to share his memories of playing in the championship and how things were a little different in his day. Alex opens up about not getting picked by England despite his form in the Premiership and the boys name the worst dressed men in rugby. Join the House...
Feb 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 113
Jonathan Davies joins Sean O’Brien and Lee McKenzie from inside the Wales camp as they discuss some of the new faces that’ll be on show in the upcoming 6 Nations. The guys recall the time they won their first international cap and Foxy tells the story behind one of the most controversial selection calls in Lions history. Rugby player turned professional boxer Nick Campbell, talks about his career change and how he still keeps in touch with his former Glasgow teammates Finn Russell and Richie Gra...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 112
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Jan 21, 2021•1 min•Ep. 111
WWE star Luke Menzies joins Adam Jones, Sean O’Brien and Lee McKenzie to talk about his journey from rugby player to wrestler. Jamie George pops up to tell us what life in the England bubble is likely to look like for the Six Nations and the team discuss the class divide in rugby and how it differs between the four home nations. Join the House of Rugby Facebook Group Want to hear more great podcasts from JOE ? All To Play For , Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from ...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 110
