The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

Blood & Mud's Josh Gardner joins us to watch the third place playoff between Wales and Australia, as if for the first time. We get sidetracked in talking about Brett Gosper's penis, Rugby Challenge and Steps' Greatest Hits. Also contains a detailed analysis of Wales' World Cup anthem, Sam Our Captain. Thanks to Josh (@joshgardner and @rucked_mag on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to th...

We turn to the second semi-final of the World Cup, as New Zealand knock out Australia. We talk about the return of Ant Finger, Dimitri Yachvili conspiracies and 2020 hit film The Croods: A New Age. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you next week for the third place playoff. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finally reach the episode we didn't want to do. We address the most dramatic, controversial semi-final in the Rugby World Cup's history, dissecting everything from Sam Warburton's red card, Rhys Priestland & Adam Jones' injuries, whether Lawrence Dallaglio started coronavirus, Wales' mental strength, Julien Bonnaire's phyiscal strength and whether or not Maxime Medard should take bookings f...

We're back to cover the final quarter-final of the tournament, in which New Zealand cantered past Argentina. We discuss Martin Rodriguez, whitebaiting and a mysterious man named Miguel. A huge thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's here. The heavily controversial quarter final between South Africa and Australia. We talk in depth about Bryce Lawrence, and whether his refereeing influenced this game as heavily as it is remembered. We also compare Pieter De Villiers to Ted Lasso. A huge thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by Blood & Mud's Lee Calvert to discuss everything from Toby Flood to Alton Towers. We also come up with some conspiracy theories about Martin Johnson along the way. A huge thanks to Lee (@bloosandmud on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the Blood & Mud Podcast on all podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Comedian, presenter, broadcaster and all round legend Chris Corcoran joins us to recall the first quarter final, in which Wales downed a star-studded Irish team. We speak about The Italian Job, Keith Earls, and BBC Wales' insane detective skills. A huge thanks to Korkey (@ChrisKorkey on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. We'll see you next week for the next...

We're back! We wrap up the group stages with a proper leaving party. This includes a summary of every match, some fun games and an update on Robbie's progress on Rugby Manager. See you next week for the first quarter final, Ireland vs Wales, with a special guest. Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, and for all of our guests who have featured on the pod throughout the group stage. Hosted o...

We round off the group stage by covering Ireland's convincing win over the Azzurri. Among an Italian leaving party, we discuss I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, impressive beards and we finally get a live reading of some Deacon Manu fanfiction. Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. You can read NothingWasSimple's fanfiction via the following link (contains adult content): https://a...

We're back to talk about Wales' 66-0 win over Fiji. We get caught up in the joy of watching this fixture knowing Wales will win, the wonders of snoring, spam adverts, dreams, gender reveal parties and players' offspring. Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are joined by very special guest and Canadian international centre/winger Conor Trainor to talk about the Canucks' final game of the tournament, against the All Blacks. We talk to Conor about his two tries, anecdotes of visiting Georgia, and Canada's tournament as a whole. We then move on to talk Piri Weepu, mouthguards and the Barenaked Ladies. A huge thanks to Conor (@conort22 on Twitter) for...

Journalist Elgan Alderman joins us to wave goodbye (or "Lelo") to Georgia in their final game against Argentina. In a game short on thrills, we discuss Elgan's experience of being a Welshman at an English university, goal kicking, Venezuela and Scooby Doo. We also do a deep dive on the lyrics of the Argentine national anthem. Thanks to Elgan (@WelshMinor on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to...

BT Sport commentator Sam Roberts is our guest today as we talk about Toby Flood's nudes. We also briefly touch upon England vs Scotland amid our extensive chat about the Championship, Bedford, goal kicking, commentary techniques and more. Thanks to Sam (@samrobertsrugby on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

We're back after a long break to discuss Tonga's historic World Cup upset over France! Contains additional chat about quidditch, Nigella Lawson, Steve Walsh and Girls Aloud. We also devise an incredible strategy for when we're eventually put in charge of the Barbarians. A huge thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! WalesOnline's Ben James and Three Red Kings' Tom Savage both return to the pod to analyse Sky Sports' 2011 Christmas advert, a Christmas message from Dan Carter and Richie McCaw, and Championship team Nottingham Rugby's attempt at 2011 Christmas number one. We stumble upon topics such as James Haskell's tiny penis, McCaw's friendship with Fidel Castro and Tom's anecdote about Muns...

We are joined by another set of brothers: Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale to discuss a 13-try thriller as the Wallabies breezed past an entertaining Russia outfit. We talk about Radike Samo on the wing, David Pocock's giant schlong and Nelson tells us an anecdote of playing against Michael Hooper. A huge thanks to Harry (@harrisondale88 on Twitter) and Nelson (@Nelsonhdale) for joining us. You...

We revisit a heavy week as South Africa avoid a Samoan scare. We talk over the Samoan backline, social media aftermath and all the money in the world. A huge thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a week of folk complaining that rugby is boring, no one knows what we've been through. We try to make sense of the least appetising game of the tournament, addressing the false comments about rugby lacking skill in 2020. We also compare this game to Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

This week we wave goodbye to the USA Eagles, who are downed by the Azzurri. We talk Scott Fardy anecdotes, Alberto Sgarbi drop goals, headers in rugby and try to figure out who's quicker: Mirco Bergamasco or Taku Ngwenya? Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we move on to Japan's dramatic 23-all draw with Canada in the Brave Blossoms' final game of the tournament. We talk about the evolution of Japanese rugby, unusual TMO directives and more shoddy goal kicking. We also address the latest update in Chad Plato's negotiations with Zebre. A huge thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

We wind down by looking at Wales' 81-7 victory over Namibia, as we say goodbye to the Welwitschias. Before throwing Namibia a farewell party, we talk about Cate Blanchett, Gordon Bray, Tavis Knoyle and Angelina Jolie. Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scottish "meme legend" Graham Love joins us to relive a dramatic, controversial, pulsating and heartbreaking match as Scotland are downed by Argentina. We recall Dan Parks' impactful cameo, Felipe Contepomi's transition to becoming a villain and arguably "the greatest solo try in World Cup history", as scored by Lucas Gonzalez Amorosino. A huge thanks (and sorry) to Graham (@glove931 on Twitter) f...

We move onto Ireland's third pool match of the campaign, which contains flashes of the "very, very quick" Ronan O'Gara, two of the most insane instances of cheating in World Cup history, and Andrew Trimble's feeble attempt at fighting. We also play Dungeons And Dragons-style rugby roleplaying game Let's Go To The Maul, as well as enjoying Jamie Heaslip's ventures into the world of audio. Hosted on...

We are once again guestless as we talk over the Pacific derby, Fiji vs Samoa. We talk war dances, controversial tweets, The Kooks, Jason Statham, Martian betting scandals and Deacon Manu fanfiction. Please leave your Deacon Manu fanfiction in the review section of this podcast, and give us five stars if you are so inclined. Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music! Hosted on Acast. Se...

We are joined by New Zealand rugby writer Jamie Wall to talk about the trials and tribulations of being an All Black fan in 2011, try celebrations, All Black Everything, and Jamie's newly-released book, Facing The Haka. We additionally talk about Sonny Bill, John Cena and Scott Robertson's breakdancing. A huge thanks to Jamie (@JamieWall2 on Twitter) for joining us on this week's episode. His new...