Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk (mailto:rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk), and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!
What this show covers
Premiership RugbyRed RosesShaun EdwardsEngland rugbySteve BorthwickAll BlacksChampions CupChristian WadeSaracenswomen's rugbySouth AfricaIrelandArgentina2035 World Cup bidSouth African rugby
What listeners will find here
Champions Cup reality check, Red Roses reset, and a World Cup dream in Barcelona
The episode tackles a sombre Champions Cup opening weekend, including tributes to Hyron Andrews and a harsh review of the Premiership’s one win from eight matches. It also looks at Glasgow and Connacht’s strong starts, Bath’s latest loss, the Red Roses’ first defeat in 41 games, and wider international storylines.
Champions Cup launch sets up Leinster pressure, French power and personal stories
The episode heads to the Champions Cup launch for conversations with Jack Conan, Will Skelton, Nathan Hughes and Nizaam Carr before the opening round. It mixes title-race questions around Leinster and French dominance with candid detours into life at Racing 92, a sight-saving health scare and rugby during Ramadan.
Why the Premiership is turning into a try-fest — and whether that’s a problem
The episode digs into a high-scoring Premiership weekend, asking why there are so many tries and whether it’s starting to devalue the product. It also looks at Christian Wade reaching 100 tries, a possible draft for academy players, and Shaun Edwards’ World Cup role.
Peter O’Mahony on Schmidt’s impact, World Cup hurt and rugby’s personal cost
Peter O’Mahony reflects on an extraordinary career, from World Cup heartbreak and Six Nations highs to the sacrifices of 20 years as a pro. He also opens up about Joe Schmidt’s influence, Andy Farrell’s evolving Ireland, and moments that changed him on and off the pitch.
Saracens’ Venter saga meets a wild Premiership round two
Brendan Venter’s brief role as Saracens’ wine consultant leads the conversation before the focus shifts to a dramatic second round of Premiership action. There’s also a look at the West Country clubs’ perfect start, Louis Rees-Zammit’s return, and a few off-field talking points.
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