The Ringer

The Rugby Pod

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The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions to chat through each week.

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 29 - Lions Reaction 20.04.2017

The Lions squad has been announced and Big Jim & Goodey give us their reaction. We also invite Tom Court on to tell us about his surprise call up in Australia. Usual segments include Text Roulette, The Goode The Bad and The Ugly and rumours. Plenty of laughs, stories and banter as usual. Enjoy and please share!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad ch...

Episode 28 - Kelly McBruune 14.04.2017

Ex Scottish Captain, Saracens backrow, Crooner and Hotelier, Kelly Brown joins Big Jim, Goodey & Andy Rowe on this week's Pod. Kelly defends his reputation after months of abuse from Jim. He also gets his own back with a few embarrassing stories. We cover some actual Rugby chat with Lions coverage, The Goode, The Bad & The ugly as well a few rumours and we finish off with a bit of a sing song. Enj...

Episode 27 - Tweet Roulette 06.04.2017

Andy Rowe is back from his travels to host Big Jim & Goodey as they get back in the saddle. Plenty of Lions chat this week as well as a review of the European Champions Cup Quarter finals and look forward to the Semi's. A few rumours, some gossip, lots of laughs and a dangerous game of Tweet Roulette. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choic...

Episode 26 - Sorry Laurie 28.03.2017

This week, Jim & Andy are joined by ex Brumbies, Munster & Gloucester coach Laurie Fisher for a chat. Jim talks about his night out with Tyson Fury while Andy recounts the Goode, Bad & Ugly from the week. We also cover all the latest rumours and gossip as well as preview next weekend's European Champions Cup Quarter finals and plenty more. Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...

Episode 25 - Superfan 21.03.2017

The Superfan Andrew McNair hosts Big Jim & Goodey this week as they look back at the final round of action in this year's Six Nations. Plenty of Lions debate as well as a few filthy stories from the lads. We also chat with last minute call up Dan Leavy about getting the nod five minutes before the biggest game of his life. Enjoy and as always please share!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op...

Episode 24 - LIVE Bitter Rivals 17.03.2017

We're live again this week as Jim & Andy are joined by Lions legends Will Greenwood & Gordon D'Arcy to preview this weekend's action and look back at the Six Nations so far. Plenty of Lions stories and laughs from the lads in front of a live audience of 100+. Brought to you in partnership with Guinness & London Pride.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about you...

Episode 23 - LIVE from The Cabbage Patch 12.03.2017

Our first ever live show at The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham. Andy Rowe, Goodey & Jim Hamilton chat in front of a packed house on Friday evening before the Wales v Ireland game. The lads look back at some of the highlights from our earlier episodes and answer plenty of questions from our audience. There's also a boat race between Big Jim and Harry Potter which could see one of them lose their beard...

Episode 22 - 'Titti Von Tramp' 28.02.2017

In this 'Ulster special', Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode are joined in studio by Darren Cave and on the phone by Stephen Ferris. The lads discuss a few funny nights out in Belfast as well as some of the craic down in Ulster. They review the Six Nations, including Eddie Jones' tantrum and Conor O'Shea's 'Foxy' tactics. Andy reveals a rumour about the next Leicester coach and Jim makes a plea to Warren...

Episode 21 - 'Chile' 22.02.2017

This week the lads are joined in studio by legendary commentator Nick Mullins. They discuss the recent passing away of Dan Vickerman and what's being done to help fight the stigma around depression in Rugby and the fantasitc #LiftTheWeight campaign. We also cover all the usual news, rumours and banter from the week past, including an eventful trip to Chile for Jim and Harry Ellis. Enjoy and please...

Episode 20 - 'Prostate Massage' 14.02.2017

Tom Varndell joins the lads to discuss his inclusion in the FilthyXV and we find out what the Premiership's top try scorer does in his "down time". Andy & Jim give their thoughts on the second round of Six Nations action and discuss how England keep on winning. We have two fans on from Wales & Scotland, plenty of questions from Social media and a few more rumours are revealed. Enjoy and please sha...

Episode 19 - 'Slippered' 07.02.2017

Jim's lost another bet and has to down a beer through one of Goodey's filthy flea infested slippers. Filthy. The lads are joined this week by Ian Madigan and they chat through all the Six Nations action and preview next weekend. We also discuss some transfer news and set a few rumours free. Usual segments 'The Goode, The Bad & The Ugly' 'Filthy XV ' & Fan2 Fan are all covered. Thanks to Folk2Folk...

Episode 18 - 'Six Nations Preview' 31.01.2017

We preview the upcoming Six Nations with Big Jim & Goodey this week. Special guests are Gavin Mortimer, who gives us an update on what's going on in France and Six Nations referee JP Doyle. We also have a few fans on as part of a new segment 'Fan2Fan'. A player gets inducted onto the FilthyXV bench and Goodey makes another offer to come out of retirement, this time for a great cause! Enjoy and ple...

Episode 17 - 'Rumour Mill' 24.01.2017

Andy Rowe is back from New Zealand to take the reigns (kind of). Goodey & Jim discuss life on and off the pitch. We round up all the latest rumours in the rugby world and look back at the final pool games from the European Champions Cup. We also add in our final FilthyXV starting player at fullback. Plenty more chat about weight loss, hair gain, Scotland, Six Nations and a potential live show! Enj...

The Rugby Pod Episode 16 - '80 Minute Man' 17.01.2017

Jim's as stiff as an ironing board after putting in a big 80 minutes in the Champions Cup and Goodey is nice and relaxed after a weekend commentating in sunny Toulon. The lads are joined this week by Wasps double centurion and England scrumhalf Joe Simpson. Plenty of banter as they discuss life in Cov, the new tackle laws, transfer rumours, European Rugby, The Goode The Bad & the ugly and induct a...

The Rugby Pod Episode 15 - 'Big Kev' 04.01.2017

Andy Goode and Big Jim Hamilton are back for the first Podcast of 2017. They're joined in studio by Wallaby legend and Quins second row James Horwill who chats about Cheika, Eddie Jones, that broken finger and life at Quins. The lads also discuss all the gossip over Christmas, including Cockers sacking, England's injury list and the upcoming Lions tour. We also induct another member into the Filth...

The Best Of 'Christmas Special' 21.12.2016

What a year. We've packed 60 minutes of Podcast gold together including some of Big Jim & Goodey's best stories of the year. The BaaBaas tour to Hong Kong, Fightclub, a prank call to James Haskell, Steve Hansen, Bunnygate and lots lots more. It's been great fun making this Podcast and if we get to number 1, Goodey is making a comeback, so share it on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and let's make it h...

BONUS POD - Filthy XV - Forward Pack 15.12.2016

We've got a Bonus Pod this week as we recount 1-8 in our Filthy XV. These are stories about some of the biggest and best characters in the game. Who would Jim & Andy most like to share a beer with? Who gets into the most trouble on a night out? Who would you have by your side if you went into battle? Some great stories in here as Big Jim & Andy spill the beans. Back-line coming soon. Filthy!  See...

The Rugby Pod Episode 14 - 'Royal Wedding' 13.12.2016

One of our best Pods yet. Andy Goode & Jim Hamilton are on great form as they round up another week of action and spill the beans on what's going on behind the scenes. We're still on track for Goodey's comeback & an Xmas N*1. The Filthy XV takes us to a Royal wedding and a meeting with the Queen. We look at the Goode, Bad & Ugly from the past week, Jim gives us an insight into The Sarries way (as...

The Rugby Pod Episode 13 - 'Christmas Miracle' 06.12.2016

Could a Christmas miracle be on the cards? We run through the list of teams lining up to coax Goodey out of retirement if we make it to number 1. Jim is stiff after another weekend at the well against Bath. Richard Hibbard (aka Fatrick Swayze) joins us for a chat. The guys also cover the final November Internationals, Lions prospects, some transfer news as well as our regular segments where we add...

The Rugby Pod Episode 12 ''The Comeback" 29.11.2016

The Big one, Goodey has accepted the challenge! If the Rugby Pod makes it to N*1 in the UK Sports Podcast list, Andy Goode is making an official comeback. Who he is playing for is still to be decided, so send in your suggestions or requests. Big Jim will coach & the rest of the Rugby Pod crew will be on the mic, This is not a drill. Plenty more chat this week as we review the final round of Novemb...

The Rugby Pod Episode 11 'The Forfeit' 22.11.2016

Andy Goode & Jim Hamilton review the November internationals and give their take on everything that's going on in the Rugby World. Big Jim has lost a bet and so is living it up as a Cheerleader. Goodey gives us the Goode, The Bad & The Ugly from the week and the lads submit another entry into the FilthyXV. Plenty more banter from the team.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information...

The Rugby Pod Episode 10 'Pringle Fish Pringle' 15.11.2016

Jim & Andy are on great form in the latest Pod. Some big revelations including Jim's potential new club for next season, as well as a Ruan Pienaar & Liam Williams rumour. Goody gives his take on the Bristol saga. Luke Narraway joins the show to extract some revenge on Jim and prompts one of the Jim's most outrageous stories yet, involving Noel Edmonds, Chris Evans and a yacht in Monaco. We'll also...

The Rugby Pod Episode 9 'The Skullet' 08.11.2016

Andy Goode & Big Jim Hamilton discuss all the happenings from the past fortnight of Rugby including Ireland's win over the All Blacks & Australia demolition of Wales. Graham Rowntree joins the guys for a chat to preview the upcoming Quins game versus the Maori's & two more players are put forward for the Filthy Fifteen. Goodey also takes a look at the Goode the bad and the ugly, and Big Jim explai...

The Rugby Pod - Episode 8 'Baa Baas' 24.10.2016

The Rugby Pod is back and discussing everything from the oval ball world over the last fortnight. Big Jim adds another player to the 'Filthy XV' and Goodey has lost weight and might be coming out of retirement! We also review the European Champions Cup and cover The Goode, The Bad & the Ugly. All that and much more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your...

The Rugby Pod Episode 7 - 'Concussion' 11.10.2016

This episode begins with a telephone interview with Canadian & French Top 14 bruiser, Jamie Cudmore talking about his recent concussion revelations. Andy Goode & Jim also give their views and experiences on the topic. We move on to preview the upcoming European Champions Cup as well as adding a lock to our FilthyXV. The Goode, the Bad and The ugly are covered, as well as plenty of banter as Andy R...

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