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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

S4 Ep 52: 30th May 2017 - FINALS DAY!

Oh oh ooooooh...ooooh ooooh oooooooh. What a moment for Exeter Chiefs. And Scarlett's. And RUGBY for that matter.From Steenson's giant clackers; Slade's drinking antics; Baxter's tears...it was a special day at HQ, and Tim has some extra detail you won't know about. There's a quiz AND a topical Election XV.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29, 20171 hr 31 min

S4 Ep51: 22nd May 2017 - SEMI FINALS..."Business Time"

Exeter and Wasps last gasp wins.A grovelling apology to Scarlet's.Big Billy Vunipola's heart-breaking withdrawal from the Lions...and enter DJ Haskell.JB steps up and organises a quiz; Phil has prepared a closer look at the New Zealand team with "Hey, What's Hippinun Bro" and Tim is disturbingly excited by Henry Slade's "cultured left boot". Let the Boys Play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 20171 hr 31 min

S4 Ep50: 15th May 2017 - "DOUBLE BORG" Euro Finals

Saracens make it back to back European Cups with a win in Edinburgh. Chris Ashton inspires a "Love to Hate XV"; Big Billy's on for a Big Night; there's a European Cup Quiz to test your grey matter.Gloucester downed by Stade; Eddie's eyebrow raising England selection, and much more...including a brand new segment getting you ready for the Lions tour to New Zealand called "Hey, What's Hippunin Bro?".Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 14, 20171 hr 30 min

S4 Ep 49: 8th May 2017 - (Regular) Season Finale

Reaction to the dramatic finale in the Aviici Premiership.A look ahead to the European Finals.An Aviici Team of the Year.An End of Year Report.Rumour mill and transfer news.A game of Scott Quinnell Bingo.Pro 12 including Pienaar and Spratt being honoured.And hear how Phil ruined his car, why JB has hobbit feet and how Tim took #PeakTeo to new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 20171 hr 24 min

S4 Ep 48: 1st May 2017 - "It's Business Time"

The penultimate round of regular season Aviici and Pro 12 games. Warren Gatland's pre Lions Twitter Q & A backfires. An NFL inspired Draft selection. Some transfer rumours. And a game called "Puma or Drug Lord" hits the spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 20171 hr 21 min

S4 Ep47: B&I Lions Squad; ECC Semi Finals and Eddie's England Newbies

The boys are back and in high spirits this week after a feast of squad announcements and the outstanding Champions Cup and Challenge Cup semi-finals. We start at the quadrennial British and Irish squad selection before moving on to Eddie Jones' interesting England squad. We also dissect Saracens' and Clermont's victories over Irish opposition and Phil has a nice little quiz to entertain you all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 23, 20171 hr 34 min

S4 Ep 46: 18th April 2017 - Back for the Title Run In

Like Pro 12 international players, we've been taking a long rest to get refreshed for the really important games...JB and Phil are back from their (separate) South African jaunts and Tim fresh from the USA...with stories to tell and rugby to talk about.Aviici Premiership, Pro 12, Top 14 and European Semi Final previews.Keep an eye out for a Lions reaction podcast on Wednesday night/Thursday AM.Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 17, 20171 hr 29 min

S4 Ep45: 10th April 2017 - LIONS SELECTION SPECIAL PART 2...THE BACKS.

We try to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the Lions selection by selecting our back line. Who gets the nod? Will it be a 2013-esque plane full of Welshman...plus Owen Farrell? Who are the nailed on men and who are the bolters? We lock the doors and don't let ourselves out until we agree. There's also a Lions quiz and a Raging Bull Tour Story that will make you yearn for the "good old days" of amateur Lions tours.Get it in your cauliflower ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Apr 10, 201752 min

S4 Ep44: 3rd April 2017 - LIONS SELECTION SPECIAL PART 1...FORWARDS

We try to recreate the tension and atmosphere of the Lions selection by selecting our pack of forwards. Who gets the nod? We lock the doors and don't let ourselves out until we agree. There's also a Lions quiz and a Raging Bull Tour Story that will make you yearn for the "good old days" of amateur Lions tours.Get it in your cauliflower ears! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 20171 hr 7 min

S4 Ep43: 27th March 2017 - Jonathan Mills...the "Phil Upgrade"

Phil has taken his statistics on a South African sabbatical, so friend of the pod and Sale Sharks lock Jonathan Mills joins us in the dungeon to chew over the weekends Aviici Premiership, Pro 12 and Super Rugby action, and give us his professional insight as we approach the business end of the season. As well as a game review we have a special quiz - JB as an avid Sale fan and alleged Welshman puts his knowledge to the test against Millsy. As a man who's played against the best of British, Mills...

Mar 26, 20171 hr 31 min

S4 Ep42:19th March 2017: ROMANIA LIVE POD - Six Nations Finale

Tim, JB and Phil were joined by over a hundred fellow eggchasers in Bucharest for our first live podcast. It's a wonder that we are even in a position to write this review. An epic visit to Bucharest, and Europe's Tier 2, is still ongoing.The final round of Six Nations, the Global Season and all kinds of other rugby based shenanigans are to be expected as well as a well lubricated live audience that brought more than a few surprises of their own! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Mar 19, 20171 hr 10 min

S4 Ep41: 13th March 2017 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 4.

Tim, JB and Phil crawl back into the rugby dungeon to lavish praise on World Record squalling England and resurgent Wales. Where now for Scotland and Ireland? A game has been devised for the pod - "US Eagle or Lady Spread Eagled" - bas to be heard to be believed. And all the latest shenanigans ahead of our trip to Romania next weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 20171 hr 33 min

S4 Ep39: 6th March 2017 - "Where's The 'CockTap' Gone?!"

fantastic matches in the Aviici Premiership:Worcester striking a blow to Bristol's hopes of survival. And what do we make of the promotion/relegation/championship playoff route changes?Bath v Wasps - Will Kirtley Beale stay?Gloucester v Quins - Laurie Gone? Quins fight back.Exeter v Leicester - Mauger woes, Exeter excellent...BUT where has the cock-tap gone?!Big Billy V back for Sarries win at Newcastle.A quiz from JB on rugby's bad boys, Pro 12 and Superboomboom down under. Hosted on Acast. See...

Mar 06, 20171 hr 27 min

S4 Ep37: 27th February 2017 - SIX NATIONS ROUND 3

Tim, JB and Phil reflect on another top weekend of Six Nations Rugby.Scotland reach an all time high World Ranking after a rare win against Wales. Howley having a howler?Alun Wynn Jones lacking leadership?Scotland mad to let Vern Cotter go?Ireland win against France's giant pack. Jonny Sexton is back (with his giant shoulder pads) and looking good as ever.Italy flummox England. Professor Venter and Connor O'Shea dream up a maverick way to ruffle England's feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Feb 27, 20171 hr 15 min

S4 Ep35: 20th February 2017 - Lions Skippers; Aviici Premiership; Pro 12; Super Rugby

There'll be a full preview of the Six Nations Round 3 coming your way on Wednesday in a Midweek International Podcast. Today, we focus on the battles in the Aviici Premiership and Pro12; look ahead to the start of the Super Rugby season with a Quiz and plenty more rugby guff besides. Enjoy, tell your mates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 20171 hr 34 min

S4 Ep34: 15th February 2017 - Mid Week Domestic Podcast

A weekly slice of rugby for your cauliflower ears! Ireland v England; France v Wales; Scotland v Italy. Another amazing weekend of rugby ahead in the #6Nations is previewed. Where will the games be won and lost. The weekend's #Pro12 and #AvivaPrem... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 20171 hr

S4 Ep33: 13th February 2017 - SIX NATIONS WEEK 2

Did JD2 and Cuthbert blow it for Wales...or was it Daly magic? Eddie's England marches on as Wales push them close.Hogg almost a hero again as France's giant pack rumble Les blues to victory in Paris...with a Finn Russell brain fart thrown in for good measure.And Ireland dominate a piss poor Italy. How are the Lions contenders shaping up?What's happening in Tier 2's competition.A Quiz - "French Number 9 or a Cheese You Eat With Wine"?And "The Rugby Elevator" - dropping down the leagues with some...

Feb 12, 20171 hr 20 min

S4 Ep32: 8th February 2017 - Midweek DOMESTIC Podcast

If you're looking for 6 Nations stuff...check our feed, we've already done that.This is the MIDWEEK DOMESTIC PODCAST, covering off all bases not ticked off from the weekend, transfer rumour mill and all the build up you need ahead of the Aviici Premiership this weekend. There's also some Rugby Clickbait and A "Love to Hate XV".Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 08, 20171 hr 3 min

S4 Ep31: 6th February 2017 - SIX NATIONS Week 1

Italy v WalesScotland v IrelandEngland v FranceBBC v ITVReaction and reviews of week 1's match ups and everything you need ahead of next week's match ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 05, 20171 hr 37 min

S4 Ep30: 30th January 2016 - SIX NATIONS PREVIEW

the greatest show on turf! 6 Nations is back for 2017! Quite probably the keenest contested 6 Nations in years...possibly ever. We preview the tournament looking at each of the 6 teams. Who will their heroes and villains be? Who are the 'bolsters' to keep your eye on? Tim, Phil and JB are back to give you the lowdown...in their way at least...not taking themselves or the game too seriously. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 29, 20171 hr 31 min

S4 Ep28: 23 January 2017 - ECC Round 6 & The Eligibility Conundrum

The usual suspects are back in the Rugby Dungeon to discuss the comings and goings of this week's rugby news. The big focus is on the ECC Round 6 including Glasgow's dominance, Leicester's humiliation and an amazing performance by Nemani Nadolo. We also take a deeper look at international player eligibility and Tim has a Rugby Social (which remarkably did not include a single Ellis Genge question!). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 22, 20171 hr 30 min

S4 Ep27.5: 17 January 2017 ECC Round 5 Full Podcast

After Monday's minor podcast the usual reprobates are back to discuss all things ECC including predictions of who is going to qualify and secure the all important home quarter finals, alongside the usual transfer rumours and wild speculation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 20171 hr 34 min

S4 Ep27: 16 January 2017 - ECC Half Podcast

After another weekend of jet-setting for TIm, and due to some major issues with antediluvian French Wi-Fi, JB and Phil discuss some of the key match ups from this weekend's European Champions Cup. The full team will be back with a proper in-depth discussion of all things rugby on Tuesday including the remainder of the games, some transfer news and a look ahead to the final round of ECC fixtures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 15, 201730 min

S4 Ep26: 9th January 2016 - I Fought the Law (Changes) and the Law (Changes) Won.

Aviici Premiership, including a corking win for Newcastle, impressive draw for Saracens and gallant defeat for Tigers.Pro 12, Mumster's humbling of Racing, a look ahead to the European Cup week-end, à game of Who Am I...and, yes, we might, briefly, mention the first weekend under the new law directives. Let the boys play. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 09, 20171 hr 35 min

S4 Ep25: 2nd January 2017 - "A Post A-Cocker-lyptic World"

Barely an hour since Richard Cockerill was given his marching orders from Leicester Tigers and we're back in the rugby dungeon for our first podcast of the New Year. DOR Merry-go-roundPlayer transfer rumoursEngland SquadPro 12 and Aviici Premiershipand some of your 2017 Rugby Preictions.Let the boys Play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 02, 20171 hr 16 min

S4 Ep 24: December 27th 2016 - Happy Eggsmas

The only rugby podcast that is committed enough to bring you some weekly rugby chit chat to go along with the seasonal festive cheer.Aviici Premiership, Pro 12, a review of 2016 and a new game "Fijian international or Medical Condition'.Let the boys play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 20161 hr 25 min

S4 Ep23: 19th December 2016 - European Cup Round 4.

Tim, JB and Phil slice through the weekend's European action like Leinster's backline through Northampton's defence. They hit World Rugby's new high tackle "directives" harder than a Dylan Hartley forearm smash (which then got the correct amount of suspension). Listen, tell your mates, tweet and subscribe...and enjoy the the festive warm feelings you'll get from the latest episode. Let the boys play! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 19, 20161 hr 39 min
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