The Ruck cover art

The Ruck

The Ruck

By: The Times
Listen for free

About this listen

The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.


Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Times Politics & Government Rugby
Episodes
  • Are unbeaten England now South Africa's closest rivals?

    Are unbeaten England now South Africa's closest rivals?
    Nov 24 2025

    Following the end of the November internationals Alfie, Alex, Will and Barnsey are back in studio to review the action.


    In 2025 South Africa have cemented themselves as the number one side in the world but who are their closest challengers? Is it England who have won 11 out of 12 matches in the calendar year? And, will Steve Borthwick's side now be expected to win the 6 Nations?


    It's also been a tough November for the officials so the boys ask what World Rugby needs to do to give referees more support? And, whether they need to crack down on coaches pressuring them.


    Plus, the fallout from England's narrow win over Argentina, including accusations of Tom Curry being a 'bully', Wales' defeat to New Zealand and a strange 2025 for the Wallabies.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Injury-hit England aim for a perfect autumn

    Injury-hit England aim for a perfect autumn
    Nov 21 2025

    It's the final weekend of the November internationals (apart from Wales and South Africa who play each other next week!).


    So, Alfie, Will and Elgan are once again at the England training base to look ahead to their match against Argentina. After a huge win against the All Blacks how difficult will this match be? And how important is it to end 2025 with another win? They also have an injury update as Max Ojomoh replaces Fraser Dingwall in the squad for Sunday.


    Plus, what constitutes success for Wales against New Zealand? And, How will Ireland fare as they host the Springboks in Dublin?

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
  • The Nations Championship explained, Pumas prowl & Scotland suffer

    The Nations Championship explained, Pumas prowl & Scotland suffer
    Nov 17 2025

    Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Owen Slot and Will Kelleher look back on the latest action from the November internationals.


    They ask what was the most important result of the weekend? Wales finally winning at home or England beating the All Blacks? And, they react to Scotland losing to Argentina despite leading 21-0 and what that means for head coach Gregor Townsend.


    Plus, the Nations Championship, which starts in 2026, has finally released further details about the fixtures so the boys try to explain how the competition will work and the pros and cons.


    And, after beating the All Blacks on Saturday how do England kick on from that important result?

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    55 mins
No reviews yet
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.