For The Love Of Rugby

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

#2 trending · Rugby

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 23 min

Ranking The Biggest Rugby Clubs In The World

#24 trending · Rugby

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

#15 trending · Rugby

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

How The Springboks Levelled The Series | Greatest Rivalry 2nd Test Review

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dissect the action from the latest round of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Is Cheslin Kolbe the best player in the world right now? What's the b

Aug 30
55 min

Inside England's Crazy Week in Argentina: Joe Heyes Reveals All

England's Men's Player of the Year Joe Heyes joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to reflect on a whirlwind summer of rugby. In a season tha

Aug 27
48 min

All Blacks Thump Springboks in Greatest Rivalry Opener

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa, before revealing the reality behind Eddie Hearn's 1-

Aug 23
54 min

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: Why You Should Care About Springboks v All Blacks

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here. South Africa host the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening Test of their huge four-match series. As you'd expect, it's

Aug 20
33 min

The Future of Rugby: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu vs Ruben Love

Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back for another Greatest Rivalry debate! This time, they turn their attention to the next generation of rugby’s No.10s, with Sacha Fei

Aug 17
23 min

Ardie Savea vs Pieter-Steph Du Toit: Who Is Rugby's Best Back-Row?

Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson return for another Greatest Rivalry debate! This time, they're looking at the back-row, with two iconic players going head to head, and thi

Aug 13
17 min

Will Jordan vs Cheslin Kolbe: Who Is The Best Winger In The World?

Join Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson as they begin a BRAND NEW series over the Summer, with the Greatest Rivalry just around the corner. Comparing and debating the best pl

Aug 10
18 min

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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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