Beefy & Beaumont 'Old Boys New Balls!'

Bill and Ian return this week for a mid-series catch up. We discuss why referees need to be stronger and less reliant on VAR. What difference can Shaun Edwards make to the Red Roses? Who will win the rugby union Prem? Plus Ian reveals what he does to relax in his spare time, while exposing Bill for cheating when it comes to cycling. And Bill explains why he's been banned from the school run!!...

Danny Care won over 100 caps for England and spent 19 years wearing the number 9 shirt for Harlequins. Now two years into retirement, Danny joins Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham this week to discuss how he turned to rugby after being released from Sheffield Wednesday alongside Jamie Vardy. He also reveals how his relationship with Eddie Jones got off to a bad start years before he got the England job...

From re-building homes to building Cornish Pirates into the 'Wrexham' of rugby union. TV presenter Nick Knowles joins Bill Beaumont and Ian Botham to reveal why he's chosen to invest in the Championship club, what led him from a council estate in London to support them and how he's looking to replicate Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds is taking the Cornish brand to Hollywood. We also discuss the latest o...

There aren't too many people who can say they were Ian Botham's nemesis. But Beefy has a long memory and he still hasn't forgiven Wasim Akram for removing him for a duck as Pakistan beat England in the 1992 Cricket World Cup Final! Ian and Bill are joined by one of Pakistan's most celebrated players and one of the true gentlemen of the sport, offering intriguing insight into the state of Pakistan...

The Ryder Cup, broken traditions, and one brutally honest take on the future of golf. Colin Montgomerie joins Beefy and Bill Beaumont for a wide-ranging conversation that swings from championship pressure to the modern game’s biggest problem - and why some of golf’s most iconic courses are being pushed to the edge. Monty opens up about what it takes to captain Europe, why playing the Ryder Cup is...

One of football’s most respected and best-loved managers, Harry Redknapp, joins the Old Boys for this incredible episode. He takes us on a eye-opening journey through decades of football evolution - from the grit and grind of the 70s and 80s to today's high-paying, globalised game. He’ll reveal incredible stories from his long career managing some of the biggest clubs in the game. You'll discover...

The Old Boys show off the young guns keeping their family sporting legacies in rude health...  In this Family Edition, Ian is joined by his grandson, James Botham — the Wales international — and Bill Beaumont’s son, Josh Beaumont, who carved out a successful club career of his own. Together, they share candid stories from life in professional rugby: the injuries, the pressure, the politics, a...

A hilarous episode this week as one of the most recognisable rugby union referees Nigel Owens joins us. Nigel talks us through his career highs such as officiating at the World Cup, what happened when his dad met Prince Harry and did Bill get away with stealing his taxi? An intriguing insight into Nigel's views on TMO and Video Refereeing across other sports - and the attempt at a TMO code work wi...

Bill and Ian return for a whole new season, with weekly episodes with some of the biggest names in sport, politics and culture joining us. We kick things off with Beefy's reaction to Ben Stokes dramatic retirement from international cricket and Bill shares his thoughts on the current England rugby union team heading to the new Nations Championship. Plus we talk the demise of Question of Sport, the...

Australia captain Pat Cummings joins us this week to discuss how he masterminded the 2025 Ashes success. Beefy and Pat compare how the players of today celebrated it compared to his era! We also discover how his playing career nearly ended before it started and discuss what is next for Test cricket. Thanks to all our listeners since we launched late last year, we have some really exciting guests a...

Shane Warne was one of the greatest cricketers and characters the sport has ever seen. This week Beefy and Bill are joined by his son Jackson, who talks about the work being done to remember the Australian 'King of Spin' and to share his own personal memories of his father. From his preference of fast food over fancy restaurants, to working behind the bar in a Bristol pub AND hitting a hole in one...

Bill and Beefy are back for the first time in 2026 and they're joined by a bonafide modern day England rugby union legend. With over 100 caps and counting, the oval ball is in the blood in the Ford family. George reveals what it was like growing up surrounded by sport, his close friendship with Owen Farrell and the media narrative around their supposed rivalry. Plus the fly-half debates the Rugby...

Bill and Ian have a catch up before Christmas and you may not be surprised what the main topic of conversation is! Ian has some strong views on the Ashes and why England have been such a disaster. We're now a video podcast too, you can watch each episode on YouTube as well as listening on all your podcast platforms, We want to hear from you too - got a question for Beefy and Bill? Agree or disagre...

With Beefy down under, it's an opportunity to catch up with old friends and Ian's relationship with former Australia captain Allan Border goes a long way back. From rivalries on the field to a great friendship off it, Allan reveals why living with Parkinsons disease isn't holding him back. We of course have to discuss the latest from the Ashes, but you'll be pleased to hear the conversation quickl...

With all eyes on the first Ashes test, Bill and Ian are joined by former Australia fast bowling legend Brett Lee. From his memories of the 2005 epic series (and what did Freddie Flintoff say to him?), to the art of being a fast bowler - AND how he ended up jamming with Mick Jagger, Robbie Williams, Asha Bhosle and starring in Bollywood movies! Brett also lifts the lid on his rivalry and frien...

While Bill is back in England, Ian is in Australia for the Ashes and is joined alongside his old rival and great friend Merv Hughes. From spotting the early signs of a superstar in Shane Warne to tales from some classic series in the 80's and 90's, Merv lifts the lid on why he thinks England won't win the Ashes this year and Beefy pleads with England to review their preparations. Plus 'don't menti...

They may not share the same political views (as we soon find out!) but Alastair Cambell does have a lot in common when it comes to his shared love of sport with Beefy and Bill. The 'King of Spin' lifts the lid on what it was like to be a part of the 2005 Lions squad, how Steve Thompson nearly discovered the next Prime Minister before anyone else and an infamous Clive Woodward initiated team-talk t...

Jonathan Davies represented Wales in both codes - rugby union and rugby league as well as Great Britain AND a Question of Sport alongside Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont (poor bloke). Reflecting on the current state of rugby both domestically and on the international scene, what Wales need to improve and what makes South Africa so good, Jonathan also reminisces about his time as a player, how he hand...

Our very first guest Piers Morgan joins Beefy and Bill where for once the questions are turned on him! From breaking ribs when facing the bowling of Brett Lee at the MCG, to Tony Underwood's failed attempt to psych out Jonah Lomu, Piers shares memories of his sporting passions cricket, rugby and football. Piers lifts the lid on his friendship with President Donald Trump, while Ian and Bill get ser...

After months of planning, episode one is here! Bill is back from the Women's World Cup Final and Beefy is preparing to head out to the Ashes. How can we build on England's success at Twickenham and why does Ian think England are under-prepared to face Australia? It's not all serious though, Bill reveals why Beefy poured a pint on someone's head in one of their first social gatherings, why a mobile...