For The Love Of Rugby

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The History of Rugby ft. Joe Heyes

#4 trending · Rugby

Rugby's two brightest history minds, Joe Heyes and Dan Cole, have summoned class clown Ben Youngs for a lecture on the entire history of rugby. Spoiler alert: it's crazy.

Oct 29
41 min

England Squad Reaction & Derby Weekend Gets Spicy!

#11 trending · Rugby

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back to react to Steve Borthwick’s latest England squad announcement! Who’s made the cut, who’s missing out, and what do the selections tell u

Oct 26
1 h 20 min

Double Down or Embrace Chaos? Steve Borthwick's England Squad Dilemma

The 2026/27 season is well underway and ahead of Prem Rugby's Derby Weekend, reporters Dan Cole and Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby assess how England's brightest prospect

Oct 22
57 min

Has The Champions Cup Exposed English Rugby?

#34 trending · Rugby

The Investec Champions Cup is BACK! Dan Cole and Steven Kitshoff have peeled themselves from their sofas to talk about all the action... With the URC and Top 14 teams do

Oct 19
55 min

Jack Conan: Leinster’s Final Curse & Springbok Rivalry

Ben and Dan are back with a SPECIAL BONUS episode for all of you, as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup return this weekend! Leinster, Ireland and British & Ir

Oct 16
25 min

It's Time for an English Team to Win the Investec Champions Cup

The Investec Champions Cup begins this weekend and Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson have headed to the Investec office to preview the biggest international club ru

Oct 14
54 min

Big Ben's Wild Celebrations | Champions Cup Special

#48 trending · Rugby

Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have travelled to Lyon to speak to some of rugby’s biggest names for the launch of the Investec Champions Cup. We catch up with our old mat

Oct 12
1 h 29 min

The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know: Captaincy, Politics & Nigerian Roots

Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before. The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Antho

Oct 8
1 h 25 min

Ranking The Biggest Rugby Clubs In The World

Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Squidge Rugby take on the unenviable task of ranking the top 50 club sides in world rugby, with plenty of debate and hot topics as their individu

Oct 5
46 min

Peter O’Mahony: World Cup Regrets & Why Farrell Is Better Than Rassie

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have jetted off to Dublin to chat with Ireland, Munster, and British & Irish Lions legend Peter O’Mahony! Peter reflects on his amazing career, up

Sep 30
1 h 11 min

Reacting To A CHAOTIC Prem Weekend & 745 Game with Jim Hamilton

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Prem season from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, moments before Ben takes to the pitch, one more time in the cross-co

Sep 28
59 min

PREM Investment: Gamechanger or Dealbreaker? ft. Maro Itoje, Freddie Steward & LRZ

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars ahead of a the 2025/26 PREM season. Newcastle Red Bulls and Exeter

Sep 24
1 h 05 min

Finn Russell, Fin Smith & George Ford: World Cup Ambitions & PREM Legacy

Ahead of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby season, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars. Finn Russell shares his burning

Sep 21
1 h 20 min

Scotland Women's New Era | Prepped and Ready to go against The Black Ferns

A new era for the Scotland Women, camp witching hours, cool heads and a whole lot of Scotland Pride. All thanks to Vodafone, the official WXV Series Partner and partner o

Sep 17
52 min

Rugby’s MAD Holiday In Brazil | England Stars Preview Season

What REALLY happens on an England Rugby summer holiday? 👀 Ben Youngs and Dan Cole get the full story from Ben Earl and Alex Mitchell — from the highs, the chaos, and eve

Sep 16
1 h 13 min

Six Nations In The USA: Good Idea?! Springboks Smash All Blacks To Win Series & Answering Your Borthwick Questions

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to South Africa's series-clinching 43-28 win in Baltimore, winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1. As well as reacting to the match, the

Sep 13
50 min

Predicting The 26/27 PREM with Squidge Rugby

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby as they give their predictions for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season. Ranking each of their top 10s, pla

Sep 10
51 min

Borthwick Extends England Contract: Pressure Still On?

England Rugby have announced that Steve Borthwick is set to extend his contract past the 2027 Rugby World Cup and until after the 2028 Six Nations. Ben Youngs and Dan Co

Sep 9
17 min

Relentless Springboks Power Past All Blacks | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3rd Test Review

South Africa's Springboks have roared back against New Zealand to go 2-1 ahead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down the action of anoth

Sep 6
41 min

The Brutal Reality of Semi-Pro Rugby

Join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole for a Special For The Love of CHAMP* Rugby Episode! The lads are joined by Hartpury's Will Crane, who by weekday is a Mortgage Advisor, and

Sep 3
46 min

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#1#4#7AugSepOct

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Where For The Love Of Rugby ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 30, 2026).

#5 ▲ 1 Rugby US

What listeners say

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Coley is simply awesome… calm collected insightful on the frontline, not shying away from anything, plus the benefit of in camp insight. Exactly the doctor ordered in a world of instant reaction, hyperbole, and everyone an armchair expert. And Ben’s rapid fire explanations highly needed, even if have to push the repeat button to follow at times. I feel its the best rugby pod at moment.

SteveJRD · Nov 2024

Dan and Ben are excellent hosts whose knowledge and passion for Rugby are apparent. Learned a lot about the sport via this podcast and I love to hear about the behind the scenes goings on that otherwise would have no real way of knowing. Great show even for those who may not know Rugby well.

gwease · Jun 2024

Over all, just perfect. Great balance of jokes and information about the background scenes of being a rugby player. Can’t wait to listen to future episodes! Also, if y’all were serious about gear, handle for insta is @Sydlee25

Sydlee25 · Jan 2024

As a rugby coach and player in the USA (from Cornwall though, it is great to hear the different experiences of the professional side of the game. It is a breath of fresh air. Both Ben and Dan have incredible stories that I’m sure can be told for so many episodes! A question I have… apart from the head coach, who would you say is the most important member of background staff in the Tigers, England and Lions Camps? Who do you look back on and think they made a real difference to the team and to you personally? Would be more than happy to take some kit off your hands, both personally and for my Augusta Furies women’s team I coach in GA. They are having their 25th anniversary weekend in September and are looking for items for their silent auction at the dinner. Money made will go back into the club and the Furies’ tour to the women’s rugby World Cup 2025 in England. (Will message on socials too) Many thanks Matt

Kano1545 · Jan 2024

Promising pod undermined by the fact it’s dominated by the posh clique mentality at the heart of England rugby’s old guard. I like the tactical and process insight. The honesty was refreshing, but Youngs parked that to whitewash Jones’ abuse of his teammates. It reeked of equivocation and cowardice.

Dr. van Derpinstein · Nov 2024

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