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The EggChasers Rugby Podcast

Tim Cocker, JB, Philplay.acast.com
The Eggchasers Podcast is a Rugby Union Podcast that doesn't take itself, or the game, too seriously. The longest running rugby podcast on earth. Tim Cocker, Jonathan Beardmore & Phil Largan have a lifetime of following & playing rugby and bring you real rugby chat straight from the clubhouse.

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Episodes

RUGBY WORLD CUP: Ep 1 - Preview

It has arrived. Only days before the biggest ever festival of eggchasing is here. We have your back. Tim, JB and Phil preview the runners and riders, England's likely chances against Fiji; A Barbarians XV from the players left out of their nations squads; a quiz to test your rugby grey matter.Let the boys play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 20151 hr 12 min

S3 Ep 2: Rugby World Cup – The Warm Ups Are Over

England v IrelandWales v Italy (and Wales' injury woes)Scotland v FranceStash WatchNewcastle All Time XV...and loads more! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 06, 20151 hr

S3 Ep1: Wales Muscle...Are England in Trouble?

Less than 3 weeks till the biggest Rugby World Cup ever!1. Around the Game Headlines2. Ireland v Wales3. England Squad4. Scotland v Italy5. Stash Update6. London Irish All Time XV7. Preview of England v IrelandEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 20151 hr

S2 Ep51: Le Crunch Time For England

1. England's Performance In France2. Lancaster's Final 31 Man Squad3. Other World Cup Squad News4. Neil Back Questions Robshaw5. Quiz - "Squad Players"6. STASH WATCH - new kits unveiled7. Gloucester All Time XV8. Ireland v Wales previewed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 20151 hr 10 min

S2 Ep49: "Famous Aussie & Argie Victories...and JB Impaled on a Tree!"

Tim and Phil welcome Brynn into the breach as a last minute call up replacing JB - who is still part of the podcast, from his hospital bed! Listen to find out why? and how?1. Rugby Championship upset2. Stash Watch3. Wales v Ireland World Cup Warm Up Game4. Stuart Lancaster's England Cull5. All Time Sale XV6. World Cup A-ZEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 201558 min

S2 Ep 48: Lancaster's England Cull & Boozy "Bants" From James Haskell

The World Cup is getting very real, with warm up matches starting this week and Stuart Lancaster culling 9 from his England Squad. We debate it all, with some light relief provided by Captain Bantos James Haskell, a Wasps All Time XV and a preview of the Bledisloe Cup match this weekend that will decide the outcome of the Rugby Championship. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 03, 20151 hr 2 min

S2 Ep47: Bok's Miss Out Again and More Big Sam's Positional Pain

1. Rugby Championship - Review of NZ v SA and Arg v Aus2. News from England's World Cup Training Camp3. All Time XV - Exeter Chiefs4. Pacific Nations Cup5. Stash Watch6. A-Z of Rugby World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 201559 min

S2 Ep 46: "Rugby Championship Clash and Some UGLY New Stash"

A busy pod, where Tim, Phil and JB cover off:1. Rugby Championship Review2. Farming XV3. STASH WATCH4. Quade Cooper5. Big Sam6. Game of 'Rugby Social'7. Pacific Nations Cup8. All Time Leicester Tigers XV9. Preview of next weeks games Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20151 hr 1 min

S2 Ep44: "Eggchasers at Twickenham HQ...Our Love For Corbs & Co Only Grew!"

Welshman JB infiltrated the England camp for the official kit launch of the World Cup shirt, taking his Celtic brethren Brynn with him...we hear all about it from the pair of them...which is torture for Englishmen Tim and Phil who wish they'd made their excuses with work and found a way to go.Hear from our favourite rapping prop Alex Corbisiero, Mako Vunipola and Jamie George, as well as all the other antics at the home of rugby.There's Stash-Watch; A-Z of the World Cup, a review of the Super Ru...

Jul 07, 20151 hr 7 min

S2 Ep43: "Stash Watching & Chatting With Geoff Parling"

1. Stash Watch - Quins, Bath and more...2. All Time Club XV - Saracens3. Geoff Parling interview4. Super Rugby semi finals review5. A-Z of the Rugby World Cup - G, H and IEnjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 201552 min

S2 Ep42: "Interview With Thomas (Waldrom) The Tank...and Paul O'Connell Says Goodbye Munster...and Thanks."

A special interview with Thomas Waldrom...his life in Exeter, the lowdown on his new team-mates, his boss and the young guns coming through at the Chiefs. Also - Faletau to Bath? Paul O'Connell's move to Toulon inspires a Ginger XV and we reflect on a brutal looking draw for next season's European Champions Cup.That, and our World Cup A to Z continues with he letters D, E and F. Enjoy...and get involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 22, 201558 min

S2 Ep41: "Some Rugby World Cup Stash In The Bin...And When Will Clermont Finally Win?!"

Top 14 Final, Super Rugby Playoffs decided, Under 20's World Cup reaching it's climax - there's still plenty of rugby to get our teeth in to. In addition to us dissecting the inability of Clermont to finish the job...again, and discussing some moments from the Under 20's World Cup and Super Rugby, we also have another quiz to test your rugby muscles. Today is the start of our quest to make a Rugby World Cup A to Z...we'll need your help so listen up and get involved. Plus there's a Stash Update ...

Jun 14, 201556 min

S2 Ep40: "Has Cippers Done Wrong...and J.C. - The Terminator - Sadly Gonnne."

A lack of rugby in the UK is no reason for there being no podcast...we honour one of rugby's great characters, Jerry Collins. Has Danny Cipriani imploded or was it nothing more than a chocolate nesquik before breakfast? And in any case does he make the England World Cup squad regardless of any potential wrong-doing? Here's your weekly rugby dose for your cauliflower ears. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201557 min

S2 Ep40: "Has Cippers Done Wrong...and J.C. - The Terminator - Sadly Gonnne."

A lack of rugby in the UK is no reason for there being no podcast...we honour one of rugby's great characters, Jerry Collins. Has Danny Cipriani imploded or was it nothing more than a chocolate nesquik before breakfast? And in any case does he make the England World Cup squad regardless of any potential wrong-doing? Here's your weekly rugby dose for your cauliflower ears. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 08, 201544 min

S2 Ep39: "Hartley's World Cup Dreams Are Dead and Should Farrell Have Seen Red?"

What a finish to the domestic season! The Sarries 'Borg' neutralised Bath's backline; Glasgow made history at Ravenhill; Gloucester narrowly missed out this time, but not quite as agonisingly as Bristol. Tim, JB and Phil welcome friend of the pod, Babarian Bryn Williams on for a chat over all things rugby. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 01, 20151 hr 4 min

S2 Ep38: "England's Mammoth Squad and BANNERS...Rugby God"

Aviva Premiership and Pro 12 Semi Finals; European Playoff; Championship Final; England's MASSIVE squad; Alternative Rugby Awards...this weeks pod has it all - including a new hero to worship. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 20151 hr 9 min

S2 Ep37: "Chiefs Hopes Dashed, Manu's Crashed & Leicester Using Witchcraft"

It's playoff time. Premiership and Pro 12 players are either licking their wounds on the beach or going for glory with 2 weeks of the season to go and all to play for. We discuss the final round of matches, preview the semi finals, have a "Club Stalwart Quiz", "Stash Watch" and talk about Tuilagi's indiscretions. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 201559 min

S2 Ep36: "Top 4 Margins Get Finer & Another Top Badger One Liner"

Get a round in, pull up a pew and join in with the post match chat with us after an intense weekend of rugby. Seasons are balanced on knife edges and we've got analysis, talking points and predictions on all of it. The race for top 4 in the Premiership, the Pro, Championship semi finals...rampaging forwards tries, another classic Bade' one liner, a Headgear XV and find out which rugby player Phil shared a hot tub with. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 10, 201552 min

S2 Ep35: "Rugby Coalitions and Top 4 Missions"

How else to mark election week but by dreaming up a Government cabinet of rugby stars? Join in with your own suggestions. There's a bizarre press conference, heated debates too. All in addition to the big European final reaction and full preview of the race for places in the Premiership and Pro 12. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 05, 201548 min

S2 Ep 34: "An Adam Corolla Special & A Top 4 Spot Premiership Wrestle"

The World's Biggest Podcast (FACT!) is made by American broadcasting legend Adam Corrolla. The universe may implode when he makes his appearance on the World's best Rugby Podcast (FACT!). With a limited knowledge of rugby Adam helps our game forever if the powers that be will take note.We also look back at an intense weekend of Premiership matches as the battle for Top 4 and Top 6 spots hots up.A full preview of the European Cup finals and a quiz prepared by Phil who is back from his travels to ...

Apr 26, 20151 hr 4 min

S2 Ep33: "The French Are Still To Be Feared...and Sir Jonny Wilkinson's Dodgy Beard"

Tim and JB (Phil is somewhere in the Vietnam wilderness on a probing rugby scouting mission) react to the European semi finals. Steffon Armitage; rugby's most punchable players; tv inspired rugby contests; a top try scorer quiz; and a preview of a huge week of domestic rugby ahead all make the cut on this latest installment of rugby chit chat. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 201552 min

S2 Ep30: "George North's Marshmallow Head and A Questionable Red"

The last week of rugby was never going to live up to the epic final weekend of the 6 Nations...but will any weekend ever do so?! This episode turns into a bit of an impromptu "Ref Special" after some controversial decisions affected games in the Pro 12 and Aviva Premiership. There's a roundup of the rugby action and a look ahead to the knockout stages of European competitions this weekend. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 30, 20151 hr 13 min

S2 Ep29: SIX NATIONS: "Best Day of Rugby Ever?"

Does it get better than that!? Tim, JB and Phil could not wait to record this weeks pod after the most entertaining day of rugby they can remember. From Eddie Butler's pronunciation of French players, to Courtney Lawes' monster hits and Nigel Owens keeping 18 stone beasts in check...not to mention 27 tries in just 3 games, this weekend had it all! We also round up our 6 Nations Team of The Tournament, our Fantasy Team Winner and plenty more besides. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Mar 23, 20151 hr 14 min

S2 Ep28: SIX NATIONS "Wales' Spring Has Sprung, Ireland Undone & Rugby's Answer to Jeremy Clarkson"

What a weekend! A breathless round of matches in the Six Nations...well, if you ignore the snorefest in Rome that is. Wales' 250 tackles, Ireland's lack of inspiration, England's missed opportunities, Scotland's attacking intent, France and Italy's amazing anthems: we've got the lot covered. Plus Tim, Phil and JB turn rugby agony aunts and have an Age Game quiz for you. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 20151 hr 14 min

S2 Ep27: "Ref Feedback is Damning and Sam WAS Slammin"

We preview Round 4 of the Six Nations and look back at an eventful domestic weekend, including a DoR taking an official to task, Sam Burgess' big defensive effort, GLoucester's late season resurgence (??) and a look ahead at the run in to the playoffs, among many more talking points. We attempt to select some Six Nations Sevens teams, there's a round of "Rugby Social" and a Super Rugby based quiz. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 09, 20151 hr

S2 Ep26: SIX NATIONS "Parisse - God Among Men & When Will England Learn...When?!"

Week 3 of the 6 Nations - What went wrong for England? Are Wales back on track and Scotland off the rails? We discuss chunky backlines, ring fencing the Premiership, reptile aliens (!?) and there's a special St David's Day "Age Game"...among much more. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 02, 20151 hr 5 min
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