The Ruck

Owen Slot turns quiz-master as he tests Ruck regulars Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio on their rugby knowledge as well as discussing the timetable for a possible finish to the Premiership season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio finds out what lockdown life is like for Leicester legend Ben Youngs. The England scrum half discusses Eddie Jones' new contract, being stuck on 99 caps and the challenges of keeping in shape whilst home schooling two toddlers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Jones is in conversation with Damian Hopley, the chief executive of the Rugby Players' Association. They discuss the difficulties caused by the current lockdown and the pressure on players when they eventually do return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio is joined remotely by Stephen Jones and Owen Slot as they discuss a new contract for Eddie Jones, World Rugby's plans for a Club World Cup and how much Slotty's missing the pub Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Jones is joined by Mark Evans, Lawrence Dallaglio and Owen Slot to discuss when we're likely to see rugby return and what shape the sport might be in when it does. Plus, find out which member of The Ruck team has a Pink Panther ringtone... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Stephen Jones dial in from different parts of the country as they discuss eggs, what 16-year-olds get up to in self-isolation and pick their Lions squad for next year's tour of South Africa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the sport suspended during the worsening coronavirus situation, Owen Slot is joined at a safe distance by Stephen Jones and Lawrence Dallaglio to discuss what rugby should do to combat the crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot and Alex Lowe get down and dirty on Joe Marler, the future of Eddie Jones, propping pugilists and coronavirus cancellations following the fourth round of this year's Six Nations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Lowe takes us through the big, breaking rugby news of the weekend with the help of Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and Nigel Botherway. TV rights, the coronavirus, law changes and mid-season transfers all feature, as well as some actual rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the finals episode of our special Six Nations series, Owen Slot meets John Rutherford, the fly-half who guided Scotland to the Grand Slam in 1984 - only their second-ever clean sweep and the first in 59 years Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Jones is joined by Lawrence Dallaglio, Alex Lowe and Stuart Barnes to discuss wins for England, France and Scotland in the Six Nations. Plus, find out why the panel think Maro Itoje should be leading the Lions as well as his country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest installment of our new Six Nations series, Owen Slot meets Adam Jones, the legendary Welsh prop who helped his country win three Grand Slams. But what inspired a young All Blacks supporter to become one of Wales' all-time greats? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio and Stephen Jones offer sympathy to Owen Slot after his ski holiday was rudely interrupted by news of funding cuts in the Championship and coaching cuts at Wasps. The team also look ahead to an intriguing weekend in the Six Nations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of our special Six Nations series, Owen Slot speaks to Will Carling - a man who captained his country to three Grand Slams during England's golden era of the early 1990s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio is on his lonesome with the rest of The Ruck team scattered around the country trying to get from Edinburgh. But that doesn't stop Owen Slot and Stephen Jones helping him to discuss Storm Ciara, beer bottles, sausages and even some Six Nations rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a special Six Nations series, Brian O'Driscoll talks to Owen Slot about Ireland's 2009 Grand Slam success. The former captain is open and honest about what held him and the team back for a decade before finally completing the clean sweep Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio, Owen Slot, Stephen Jones and Stuart Barnes reflect on defeat for England in Paris in the Six Nations and discuss how the RFU let Shaun Edwards get away. Plus, Alasdair Reid on a stuttering start for the Scots against Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Jones is joined by England star Marlie Packer, former England captain Catherine Spencer and Wasps Ladies Director of Rugby Giselle Mather to preview this year's Women's Six Nations and discuss wider issues within the sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Times experts Owen Slot, Alex Lowe, Peter O'Reilly and Alasdair Reid to look ahead to the Six Nations. Plus, Kyle Sinckler's move to Bristol Bears and do Marcus Smith and Alex Dombrandt deserve an England call-up? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and Alex Lowe at the England Six Nations squad announcement as well as rugby commentators Alastair Eykyn and Martin Gillingham to discuss relegation for Saracens and Eddie Jones' new "No No.8" policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Owen Slot, Lawrence Dallaglio, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe review the latest action in Europe, discuss the likely quarter-final line-up and look ahead to Eddie Jones' Six Nations squad. Could England really play a flanker at No.9? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawrence Dallaglio is joined by Owen Slot and former Saracens Director of Rugby, Mark Evans, to discuss the latest comings and goings down Hendon Way. Will there be departures from the playing squad? And what do Premiership Rugby need to do next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special festive edition, Owen Slot is joined by Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe to pick a Team of the Decade, nominate their Rugby God of 2019 and make some New Year predictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Lowe, Stephen Jones, Adam Hathaway and Mike Aylwin join forces for the 2019 Ruck Christmas Party. They discuss the battle at the bottom of the Gallagher Premiership and ask if everyone is too good to go down this year, after World Rugby announced it will be reviewing salary cap rules we ask which sport can rugby borrow a leaf from, and we look ahead to what we would like to see from...

Stephen Jones, Owen Slot, Stuart Barnes and Alex Lowe discuss the set-to between Saracens and Munster, wonder why some English clubs have been slacking in Europe and ask where next for Rob Howley following his betting ban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.