Rugby Roundup with Big Mike

Big Mike breaks down a blockbuster weekend of Autumn Nations rugby: South Africa’s defiant win over France, tight results for New Zealand, Ireland, England and Argentina, and Uruguay’s rise in the world rankings. He also recaps the first matches of the 2027 World Cup final qualification (Samoa, Belgium strong), previews this week’s top international fixtures, and names his Big Three games to watch...

England and New Zealand opened the international window with commanding wins, Toulouse lead the Top 14 into the break, and Gloucester-Hartbury look set to dominate the Premiership Women’s Rugby after two rounds. Key club and international results reshuffled rankings and momentum. This week features major tests — France vs South Africa, All Blacks vs Scotland, England vs Fiji — and the final RWC 20...

Big Mike reviews a packed weekend of rugby: Canterbury win the NPC, Australia narrowly beat Japan, and the Stormers and Munster remain unbeaten in the URC. He rounds up Top 14, Premiership and Pro D2 results and updates from the Rugby Europe Super Cup and women’s Premiership. Looking ahead, Big Mike previews the November international window with headline tests including England v Australia, Irela...

Big Mike recaps the week’s top rugby stories: Paraguay secures a spot in the final World Cup qualification tournament, Canterbury and Otago book the NPC Grand Final, and Munster and the Stormers sit unbeaten in their competition. He also reviews key club results across the URC, Top 14 and Premiership, previews upcoming test matches and the NPC final, highlights the return of Premiership Wome...

Big Mike’s roundup highlights the weekend’s biggest rugby stories: New Zealand’s NPC semi-finalists are set, with Otago, Bay of Plenty, Canterbury and Hawke’s Bay advancing — Otago reaching the top-flight semis for the first time since 2006. Paraguay stunned Brazil 39-19 to take a 20-point lead into the deciding leg and sit within one game of the final World Cup qualification tournament, while Bor...

This episode of the Rugby Roundup (8 October 2025) recaps the Springboks winning the Rugby Championship, Waikato lifting the Farrah Palmer Cup, and the Waratahs claiming the inaugural Super Rugby Australia title in Perth, plus key club results from the URC, Premiership and Top 14. Looking ahead, the show previews NPC quarterfinals, the Rugby Europe Super Cup kick-off, and the Sudamerica 3 playoff...

England’s Red Roses win the Women’s World Cup at Twickenham, South Africa move clear at the top of the Rugby Championship, Chile qualify for the 2027 Men’s World Cup, and club competitions deliver shocks and big finals across the URC, Top 14, Premiership, NPC and Super Rugby Australia. This episode of the Rugby Roundup covers the weekend’s international and club action, key results and standings,...

The Rugby Roundup covers the Women’s Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham (England vs Canada), Canada’s semi upset of New Zealand, England’s win over France, and the final weekend’s fixtures. Also featured: the Chile–Samoa World Cup qualifier draw and winner-takes-all replay, Fiji claiming the Pacific Nations Cup, the Griquas lifting the Currie Cup, major club results...

This episode covers the big rugby stories of the week: the Women’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals (New Zealand vs Canada and England vs France), big results in the men’s Rugby Championship that leave the table wide open, and Pacific Nations Cup finals with Japan facing Fiji. We also review domestic action across France’s Top 14, the Currie Cup final in South Africa, NPC and Super Rugby Australia resu...

This episode of the Rugby Roundup reviews a huge weekend: the Women's Rugby World Cup quarterfinalists are decided, with England, Canada, New Zealand and France. We recap key international men's results — including New Zealand and Australia victories in the Rugby Championship — and outline how the standings shape the final rounds. Club rugby highlights include Canterbury claiming the R...

Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup covers last week’s major results: seven of eight Women’s World Cup quarter-finalists are set, Fiji and Japan opened the Pacific Nations Cup with commanding wins, Southland claimed the Ranfurly Shield in New Zealand’s NPC, and France’s Division 2 season kicked off. The episode also previews the weekend’s big fixtures — World Cup poo...

Big Mike breaks down a jam-packed rugby weekend: the Women’s Rugby World Cup opens with big blowouts and surprises, standout individual performances, and looming pool-deciding matchups. Men’s internationals deliver tight drama in the Rugby Championship with all teams level after two rounds, while the Pacific Nations Cup produces major upsets as Canada and Tonga score big wins. Club action sees Ran...

The Wallabies pulled off a stunning 38–22 comeback over the Springboks at Ellis Park, while the All Blacks reclaimed the No. 1 ranking with a 41–24 win over Argentina. At club level, Taranaki sit top of the New Zealand NPC and Free State lead the Currie Cup standings. The episode also previews the Pacific Nations Cup, the start of the Women's Rugby World Cup in England, upcoming Rugby...

Welcome to the Rugby Roundup for August 13th, 2025, with your host Big Mike from Big Mike Sports. In this episode, we cover the latest highlights from the world of rugby, including the conclusion of the Lions tour as the Wallabies secure a notable victory against the British and Irish Lions. The episode delves into the undefeated teams in New Zealand's NPC while no teams remain unbeaten in South A...

Join Big Mike in this week's Rugby Roundup as he navigates the exciting world of rugby. The British and Irish Lions are on the brink of a flawless tour in Australia, with only one game standing between them and an undefeated record. Meanwhile, the Currie Cup kicks off in South Africa, promising intense club competition. Get the latest on international men's games, including Scotland's historic win...

In this thrilling episode of Rugby Roundup, Big Mike dives into the latest gripping matches and tournaments that have captivated rugby fans worldwide. The British and Irish Lions continue to showcase their dominance in Australia, promising an electrifying series against the Wallabies. As the Under-20 World Cup reaches its climax, New Zealand and South Africa prepare for a historic Southern Hemisph...

The Rugby Roundup brings you all the thrilling highlights from the past week, starting with the British and Irish Lions' dominant victory over the Western Force in Australia. We dive into the French Top 14 final that kept fans on the edge of their seats as Toulouse emerged victorious against Bordeaux in extra time. Across the Atlantic, the New England Free jacks celebrated their third consecutive...

Welcome to the Rugby Roundup for June 25, 2025, hosted by Big Mike at Big Mike Sports. This episode takes you on a global rugby journey, starting with a surprise victory by Argentina's Pumas over the British and Irish Lions in their tour opener. We delve into influential performances and a look-ahead to Australia's Super Rugby squads challenge. In the Asia Rugby Championship, an unexpected twist a...

Welcome to the Rugby Roundup for June 18th, 2025. Join Big Mike as he reviews a thrilling week in rugby that crowned champions across the URC, English Premiership, Super Rugby Americas, and the Oceania and Africa Cups. With more finals on the horizon, next weekend promises exciting clashes, including the Super Rugby and Major League Rugby finals and the commencement of the British and Irish Lions...

Join Big Mike as he delves into the thrilling world of rugby in this week's Rugby Roundup. Witness the heated battles in the URC, where Leinster faces Bulls in the grand final, and experience the excitement of the Super Rugby Pacific semifinals featuring iconic teams like Crusaders and Blues. We'll also cover the dramatic promotion relegation battle in France's Top 14 and look at the Major League...

This episode of Rugby Roundup brings you a thrilling update on the latest happenings in the world of rugby, starting with the crowning of a new champion in Japan's League One Division One. We dive into the high-stakes semi-finals of the URC, where Leinster and Glasgow, and Bulls versus Sharks, battle it out for a place in the final. The excitement intensifies as England's Premiership and Super Rug...

The latest episode of Rugby Roundup with Big Mike dives into an action-packed week of global rugby. In the Pacific 4 series, New Zealand sealed their victory over Canada with a stunning performance, while Canada also claimed a significant win against Australia. Meanwhile, Bordeaux celebrated their first Champions Cup triumph, marking a monumental achievement for the team. In Super Rugby Pacific, t...

Join Big Mike in this week's Rugby Roundup as he takes you through a gripping journey across the world of rugby. Witness the thrilling cliffhanger in the Pacific Four Series from Christchurch where New Zealand and Canada battled to a heart-stopping draw. Explore the heated contests in Super Rugby Pacific, URC quarterfinals, and much more, as teams vie for glory. Dive into the excitement of finals...

Welcome to this thrilling episode of Rugby Roundup, hosted by Big Mike at Big Mike Sports. This week, we delve into the exciting developments across global rugby leagues. The stage is set for an epic showdown in the Pacific Four Series, with New Zealand taking on Canada in a clash of the titans. As we approach the finals, major competitions such as the URC, Super Rugby Pacific, the Premiership, an...

This week's Rugby Roundup with Big Mike is packed with thrilling action from across the globe. Dive into the heart of European rugby as the finalists for the Champions and Challenge Cup are determined in dramatic fashion. Witness major upsets as Northampton and Bordeaux earn their places in the finals, while Lyon and Bath prepare for a showdown in the Challenge Cup. International Women's Rugby als...