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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

S1 ep22: 12th December 2016 - EURO CUP Rnd 3. "Hobby League" Heaven, Hartley Hell.

A full round up of Round 3 of the European Champions Cup...and a big week in the world of rugby union. Ireland's feel good factor continues in the Provinces.Dylan Hartley's amazing autumn just came to a juddering halt...much like Sean O'Brien's head in that tackle. A general Northampton nightmare. Pat Lam loves cash...or the West Country? Rob Howley's incriminating photos of Gatland...and much more besides. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 11, 20161 hr 52 min

S4 Ep21: 7th December 2016 - Midweek Domestic Podcast

Aviici Premiership, Pro 12, George North's head and the great transfer merry-go-round. Plus, we look ahead to a massive weekend of European rugby. Let the boys play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 07, 20161 hr 9 min

S4 Ep20: 6th December - Eggchasers Vs Green and Gold

It's like Batman versus Superman...only less awful. Tim represents us Eggchasers going behind enemy lines once again with our Aussie friends from the Green and Gold Podcast to put forward an antipodean perspective on Eddie Jones' England team and their fourth and final victory over in Australia in 2016. Fair dinkum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 06, 201629 min

S4 Ep19: 4th December 2016 - England Whitewash Australia

This week's International podcast sees us review England's unbeaten year and the final victory against Australia. Tim also introduces us to a brilliant new game (which may rival Springbok or Nazi War Criminal), we discuss the finer points of the Six Nations bonus points and we look way ahead to next year's Lions tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 04, 20161 hr 11 min

S4 Ep17: ENGLAND v AUSTRALIA PREVIEW - Tim goes behind enemy lines with Green & Gold

Tim is representing the boys on a mission behind Aussie lines to preview the upcoming England v Australia game at Twickenham with our friends from the Green and Gold Podcast. What do the Aussies make of Eddie's England? Where do they think their team has the edge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 201626 min

S4 Ep16: 28th Novemeber 2016 - More Cards Than Hallmark - Autumn Internationals Round 4

It's raining red and yellow cards. It's pissing down with TMO reviews...but fortunately there was some decent rugby on show too. Tim, JB and Phil pick the bones out of Eddie's England v Argentina's Playboys; Still a bit clueless Wales v Completely Clueless South Africa; Immense Ireland v Cheika's Angry Australia; The Pheonix of France v Almost Mortal New Zealand; as well as the rest of the action.And yes, the officials do get thrown under the spotlight. And yes, the phrase Let The Boys Play is r...

Nov 28, 20161 hr 22 min

S4 Ep15: 23rd November - Midweek Domestic Pod inc. (George) "FORD FOCUS"

Aviici Premiership matches of the week.FORD FOCUS - An update on the George Ford speculation.We stress this is all rumour and conjecture, just stuff we've heard and don't blame us if none of it comes to fruition ;)Callum Clark's disciplinary misdemeanour.A look back at Round 8 games and a look ahead to Round 9. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 20161 hr

S4 Ep14: 21st November 2016 - Autumn Internationals Round 3

Ireland heroic but unable to repeat the feat from Chicago - Phil was in Dublin for the game and shares his insight. The boys discuss the controversial decisions and all the rugby from a massive Test Match.An all time low for South Africa? An all time high for Italy? A new level of depths for Wales...and Alex Cuthbert. Scotland on the right side of a close match up this time.And the England juggernaut rumbles on.There's a DrugXV and plenty more rugby related shenanigans besides. Hosted on Acast. ...

Nov 21, 20161 hr 14 min

S4 Ep13: 16th November 2017 - Midweek DOMESTIC Pod...*rumour alert!

Sure, international rugby is centre stage...but we don't ignore the domestic rugby on show.There's a HUGE rugby rumour we've been sitting on for a while. JB, Phil and Tim debate the law directives from World Rugby on tackling with varying degrees of anger. And all the weekends domestic rugby is previewed. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 201644 min

S4 Ep12: 14th November 2016 - Autumn Internationals Round 2

Tim, Phil and JB dissect another gallant defeat from Scotland, a comfortable win for England, a regulation Irish win and Wales getting back on track...as well as the rest of the international rugby weekend, before previewing the big games ahead too.How bad ARE South Africa? Can Scotland EVER get over the line? How long CAN England keep the winning streak going? What will it take for Wales to reach their former glories? Just some of the questions we attempt to tackle...Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See...

Nov 14, 20161 hr 14 min

S4 Ep11: 07 November 2016 - Ireland humble the All Blacks

After an incredible weekend of international action, we talk our way through the best bits including Ireland's record breaking win against New Zealand in Chicago (and JB's pain at not going), and also Wales' twelfth consecutive defeat to Australia. We also mention Phil's trip up to Edinburgh and Tim's live attendance at an Anglo-Welsh Cup game. We round this week off with some predictions for next weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 06, 20161 hr 41 min

S4 Ep10: 31st October 2016 - Autumn Internationals Preview

After another big week in the Avicii Premiership and Pro12 we review all the games including Zebre's huge victory in Edinburgh and Bath's last minute victory in Exeter. We have a rugby social and a little quiz as well as asking the important questions like "what is the best job for a player if you want an easy life and lots of money"? We finish with a review of this weekend's games including Ireland v New Zealand in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 31, 20161 hr 31 min

S4 Ep9: 23rd October 2016 - European Cup Round 2

Unbelievable scenes at Thomond Park for Munster. Superb results for Leicester, Ulster...and Enisei among others.Round 2 of European Competition is thrown under the spot light.Stat man Phil has a quiz; Tim has tales from the road; JB tales from the stands. There's Rugby Social aka Ellis Genge watch, a transfer rumour mill and many more bits of rugby based chat besides.Enjoy!@RugbyPodcastAcast. iTunes - leave your reviews! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 23, 20161 hr 45 min

S4 Ep8: 17th October 2016 - Rugby Championship Returns

This weekend Tim has been jetsetting to watch Glasgow and Leinster, while JB and Phil have been gorging on the feast of rugby from afar. After some big wins for the Pro12 teams we dissect the action and JB eats some humble pie (or perhaps not...?). We ask whether anyone can beat Saracens, whether Matt Toomua's yellow was the correct call and if Sale will ever win on the road. JB also rounds off his tribute to the Pro12 with a Celtic Quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Oct 17, 20161 hr 41 min

S4 Ep7: 10th October 2016 - wth Special Guest Jonathan Mills

Eddie Jones' hardcore England CampAaron Smith's Toilet StopPremiership and Pro 12 Round 6Rugby SocialAnd moreAll in the company of special guest Sale Sharks Jonathan Mills whilst Phil is on his "mini moon" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 20161 hr 27 min

S4 Ep6: 4th October 2016 - We are very very sorry

The one after Phil's wedding, where Bill Gates proves he hates rugby and tries to sabotage the podcast.But fear not, we're here with a "salty kiss" of rugby goodness with a Rugby Social, a JB brainchild to rival Springbok or Nazi War Criminal and a look back at a fine weekend of rugby...and boozing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 03, 20161 hr 7 min

S4 Ep5: 25th September 2016 - Weekend of Upsets

Phil enjoys his final podcast as a single man ahead of his wedding. It's a MARATHON pod.Tim and JB join with him to discuss an odd weekend of rugby upsets; Premiership, Pro 12, Rugby Championship. There's a Rugby Social Quiz...including some classic 'Hask Bantz' and Ellis Genge starring. Phil prepares a quiz to test you rugby grey matter. And we discuss all manner of rugby (and non rugby related issues too). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 26, 20161 hr 59 min

S4 Ep4: 18/09/16 Are Premiership Clubs Running Out of Centres?

Tim had a train to catch and JB had a hard time setting everything up and so we had a very rushed start. However the lads quickly got into the usual rhythm asking the tricky questions like, "are centres a dying bread" and "are New Zealand using their coaches to take over the world"? We also run through most of the Aviva, Pro 12 and Rugby Championship action, Tim has a Rugby Social, we get a very special delivery from the USA and we preview next weekend's fixtures. Wonderful. Hosted on Acast. See...

Sep 18, 20161 hr 7 min

S4 Ep3.5: The One to Make Up for the One After Phil's Stag

After the shambles we put out the other day, the boys are back to make amends and this time Tim can make it! We try to fill the (numerous) gaps from the previous Pod including Lancaster to Leinster, Gatland to the Lions and the Rugby Championship. JB also asks the age old question - how would Gloucester do in the Pro 12? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 201651 min

S4 Ep3: The One After Phil's Stag

With Tim in transit after Exeter vs Saracens, JB and Phil take the reins to discuss all the weekend's action. Unfortunately they're not quite on top form after spending the past three days drinking heavily in Madrid. We finish with a preview of next weekend's games including our advice on this week's statbacker.com competition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 20161 hr 5 min

S4 Ep2: Premiership Rugby is Back (& Pro12)!!!

The wait is finally over for and Phil as the Premiership returns after what feels like an eternity away. We go into detail about the key match-ups, discuss the best signing of the season and make speculate wildly about what the first round of results mean. We also discuss Pienaar's future at Ulster, Ma'a Nonu's (alleged) move to Bristol and Warren G's selection for the Lions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 04, 20161 hr 44 min

S4 Ep1: New Season, New Hope (Unless you're Aussie)

Belatedly after Tim's Balkan jaunt and after Phil and JB's heads have finally recovered from a long weekend bashing, the bus cover off The Rugby Championship - can anyone touch the All Blacks? Can Cheika turn it around? More domestic rugby preview, Ben Ryan, Head injury issues, gouging, an awful statue and even worse jokes, and you have a pod!Enjoy.Subscribe Acast and iTunes@RugbyPodcast on twitter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 30, 20161 hr 3 min

S3 Ep66: Aussie Anialation, Bugs, Stashwatch & Ballbags

Tension builds ahead of the new season in the UK and Ireland and we build up by putting the Irish Provinces under the microscope and check out the latest clobber in #StashWatch.Meanwhile we reflect on Australian torment Down Under, Argentina's playboys proving to be "the New France" as South Africa get out of jail. Plus Tim has an Olympic flavoured game with NO sign of rugby anywhere to be seen, JB shares his Welsh woes and Phil goes Stat Mad.And more.Tweet @rugbypodcastSunscribe on iTunes and A...

Aug 21, 20161 hr 20 min

S3 Ep65: 15th August 2016 - "Iron, Lion...Ben Ryan".

Olympic 7's reviewFly Half 7's TeamStashwatch - England, Gloucester, Cardiff, NewcastleRugby Championship PreviewTransfer Rumour Mill...and more!twitter: @RugbyPodcastsubscribe: iTunes / Acast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14, 20161 hr 4 min

S3 Ep64: 7th August 2016

Super Rugby Final Rob Vickerman talks 7s Phil's chair Chiefs or Chefs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 07, 20161 hr 4 min

S3 Ep62: 18th July 2016 - Rugby Pokemon, 7's, Super Rugby & Lancaster Watch

A game of "Rugby Social" examining the Twitter feeds of rugby stars in their off season.Stuart Lancaster Watch - what job has Stu been linked to this week?Super Rugby - Regular season is done, on to the Quarters.Pokemon RugbyA Hooker 7's TeamWasps and Worcester under the MicroscopeAnd more...*subscribe on iTunes and Acast*twitter: @RugbyPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 20161 hr 14 min
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