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Go beyond the back pages and join the Telegraph's rugby experts and big name guests as they tackle the game's most interesting trends, themes and talking points. Our unrivalled rugby coverage now available on the move! New episodes out Mondays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mar 16, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 42 - Maggie Alphonsi, Gareth Steenson, Dan Lyle, Danielle Waterman, Stephen Gemmell, Nigel Owens 15.01.2018

Brian Moore is joined in the studio this weeks by former Saracens and England flanker, Maggie Alphonsi. With them to discuss the weekend's action are Exeter fly-half, Gareth Steenson and England and Wasps full-back, Danielle Waterman. Former USA captain, Dan Lyle, discusses the proposal for a team from America to join the Pro 14 competition, Scotland Technical Director, Stephen Gemmell discuss wha...

Episode 41 - James Simpson Daniel, Matt Perry, Nigel Owens, Mike Ross, and Giselle Mather 08.01.2018

Brian Moore is joined in the studio this week by the former England and Gloucester winger, James Simpson Daniel. With them to discuss the weekend's action are the former Bath full back Matt Perry and former Leinster prop Mike Ross. Nigel Owens is back to discuss the role of the TMO. Plus Wasps Ladies coach Giselle Mather updates the podcast on how the Premier 15s are going. See Privacy Policy at h...

Episode 40: Ben Ryan, Richard Wigglesworth, Nigel Owens, Sean Lamont, and George Robson 31.12.2017

Brian Moore is joined in the studio by Ben Ryan, the man who coached the Fiji 7s team to Olympic Gold. Speaking with them on the week's matches are England and Saracens’ scrum half Richard Wigglesworth and former Scotland full back Sean Lamont. Nigel Owens is takes us through the slimming down of rugby’s laws. Whilst George Robson gives us a tactical breakdown of how to attack well in rugby. Plus...

Episode 39: Mick Cleary, Bernard Jackman, Nigel Owens, James Simpson-Daniel, and Holly Myers 18.12.2017

Joining Brian Moore in the studio this week is the Telegraph's Mick Cleary. James Simpson Daniel discusses Gloucester's recent good form and ongoings behind the scenes. Dragons continue to make headlines and their Head Coach, Bernard Jackman tells us all about the changes going on in the region. Nigel Owens is back to answer those pesky rugby laws questions and talk about Joy Neville's debut. Plus...

Episode 38: Martyn Williams, Alex Corbisiero, James Downey, Amber Reed and Mick Cleary 11.12.2017

Martyn Williams joins Brian Moore in the studio this week to look back at an excellent weekend of European rugby action. Alex Corbisiero tells us what's gone wrong with Northampton Saints recently, and how the game is going down across the Pond. Ireland's James Downey analyses the provincial sides and which team he expects to see progress. As always, we look back at the Premier 15s and England's A...

Episode 37: Joe Gray, Duncan Bell, Nigel Owens, Marlie Packer, Andrew Henderson, and Brendon Atwell 04.12.2017

Brian Moore is alongside Harlequins' hooker Joe Gray to discuss another packed week of rugby action. Joining them are former England, Bath and Sale prop Duncan Bell, South African journalist Brendon Atwell, and Saracens' flanker Marlie Packer. Plus Nigel Owens answers your rugby laws questions, and Warrington Wolves Assistant Coach Andrew Henderson unpicks England's narrow loss in the Rugby League...

Episode 36: Rob Andrew Special 28.11.2017

Listen to Brian Moore in conversation with Rob Andrew at the Telegraph for a special event. Brian and Rob discuss Rob's new book, Rugby: The Game of My Life, Sam Burgess and reflect on another weekend of explosive international rugby action. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Episode 35: Gavin Mairs, Scott Hastings, Richard Hibbard, Gordon D'Arcy, Craig Murdock, and Nick Heath 20.11.2017

Brian Moore is joined this week by the Telegraph's Gavin Mairs to go over the second weekend of Autumn Internationals. They span the British and Irish isles speaking with Scotland's Scott Hastings, Wales' Richard Hibbard and Ireland's Gordon D’Arcy to get their views on their nations' efforts. Plus former rugby league star, Craig Murdock, updates on the Rugby League World Cup and top commentator N...

Episode 34: Danny Cipriani, Shane Williams, Nigel Owens, Thinus Delport, and Phil Caplan 13.11.2017

Danny Cipriani, Wasps and England fly half, is alongside Brian in the studio this week. They review the first round of Autumn Internationals with the help of Shane Williams and Thinus Delport. Nigel Owens is back to answer all your rugby laws questions. And they get into the panto spirit with Nigel and Shane...!Plus Phil Caplan updates us on the Rugby League World Cup. See Privacy Policy at https:...

Episode 33: Doddie Weir Special 06.11.2017

This week we have a special episode as you’ll hear when Brian sat down with former Lions and Scotland lock Doddie Weir to discuss his life, his career and his battle against motor neurone disease. Plus we discuss the upcoming Autumn Internationals with the Telegraph's Ben Coles. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Episode 32: Hugo Southwell, Mike Tindall, Nigel Melville, Richie Gray, Dafydd James, Paul Cooke 30.10.2017

Brian Moore is joined this week by Hugo Southwell to discuss everything from the weekend's action to the English and Welsh forwards facing off. Mike Tindall gives his reflection on Bath v Gloucester and who Eddie Jones should be picking as his back three. Former Welsh wing Dafydd James updates us on the latest Pro 14 action and we hear from Paul Cooke as he rounds up the first set of fixtures from...

Episode 31: Mick Cleary, Martyn Williams, Thomas Waldrom, Malcolm O'Kelly, Poppy Cleall 23.10.2017

Brian is joined in the studio by the Telegraph's rugby correspondent, Mick Cleary this week. After a second weekend of exhilarating European Cup action the boys are joined by Exeter Chiefs' Thomas Waldrom, former Lions and Wales flanker Martyn Williams, and the former Leinster and Ireland lock Malcolm O’Kelly. Plus the Premier 15s were back underway after a short break and four try hero, Poppy Cle...

Episode 30: Craig Chalmers, Tom May, Shane Byrne, Maggie Alphonsi, Nicky Robinson 16.10.2017

This week Brian Moore and Craig Chalmers look back on the first weekend of European Cup competition with the help of Tom May, Shane Byrne and Nick Robinson. Plus Maggie Alphonsi tells us why she's so excited about the women's game getting a Barbarians team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acas...

Episode 29: George Chuter, Lee Byrne, Nigel Owens, Emily Scarratt, Garry Schofield 09.10.2017

This week Brian is in conversation with George Chuter, Lee Byrne, Nigel Owens, Emily Scarratt and Garry Schofield. Plus we speak to Rob Andrew about his new book which you can read extracts from in Telegraph all week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Episode 28: Brian Moore's Full Contact 02.10.2017

Alongside Brian Moore this week to discuss the latest news and action from the world of rugby is James Simpson-Daniel. We hear from James Haskell on that Marler incident and his thoughts on proposals to extend the season. We speak to Stephen Ferris to get his account of the Pro14 so far. Plus England captain, Sarah Hunter, talks through the women's Premier 15s third round, and Garry Schofield pred...

Episode 27: Brian Moore's Full Contact 26.09.2017

Alongside Brian this week the Telegraph’s rugby news correspondent Gavin Mairs. We speak with Newcastle Falcons' Director of Rugby, Dean Richards, and the RPA’s CEO Damien Hopley. We get a look at the PRO 14 with former Scarlet, Rupert Moon and Eorl Crabtree joins to give us a run down of the Super League play offs. Plus stay tuned to the end to hear Brian's BIG rant. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

Episode 26: Brian Moore's Full Contact 18.09.2017

Joining Brian Moore this week is former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson. This week guests include: Worcester captain Donncha O’Callaghan, European Rugby Chairman Simon Halliday, and former Ireland international Reggie Corrigan. As always we talk rugby league with Phil Caplan, and Quins coach Gary Street takes us through the first weekend of the women’s Premier 15s. See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Episode 25: Brian Moore's Full Contact 11.09.2017

Joining Brian in the studio this week is former Quins and London Irish lock, George Robson. We hear from Schalk Brits, Mark Cueto, James Downey and Craig Murdock to go over the week’s rugby union and league action. Plus we're looking ahead to Saracens v Falcons in Philadelphia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Episode 24: Brian Moore's Full Contact 04.09.2017

World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi joins Brian in the studio to look back on the weekend's action. Also on board are Exeter Chief's fly half Gareth Steenson, Lee Radford the Challenge Cup winning coach of Hull FC, and former South African international Thinus Delport is on hand to discuss his home nation joining the PRO 14 tournament. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Episode 23: Brian Moore's Full Contact 09.07.2017

Former Scotland scrum half Rory Lawson joins Brian for the final episode of the season to review the Lions' drawn series with New Zealand. Helping them look back this week are Michael Owen, Ben Ryan, and former All Black Scott Hamilton. Maggie Alphonsi talks the Women's World Cup plus we have our final Team Behind The Team feature.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Episode 22: Brian Moore's Full Contact 02.07.2017

Nick Easter joins Brian in the studio this week to discuss the latest Lions' action.  Nick and Brian look back on the second Test against the All Blacks with Sir Graham Henry, and former Lions Will Carling, Paul Wallace and Tom Shanklin.  Stuart Hogg joins the podcast to tell us about his time in New Zealand. Plus they speak with Catalan Dragons new head coach, Steve McNamara. See Privacy Policy a...

Episode 21: Brian Moore's Full Contact 25.06.2017

In the studio with Brian is the former Lion and England star, Rob Andrew. Joining them to look back on the first Test against the All Blacks are Sirs Graham Henry and Ian McGeechan, and former Lions James Hook and Malcolm O'Kelly.  Plus rugby league legend, Garry Schofield, takes us through another week of Super League, and they're hearing from the Team Behind The Team. See Privacy Policy at https...

Episode 20 : Brian Moore's Full Contact 18.06.2017

Joining Brian in the studio is the former Quins back row, George Robson. They're looking back at the Lions' win over the Maori All Blacks, and narrow defeat to the Highlanders with Mark Cueto, Duncan Jones, Dan Tuohy, Doddie Weir and Craig Newby.  Plus they're looking at Challenge Cup quarter finals with Forty 20 magazine's Phil Caplan and hearing from another member of the Team Behind the Team. S...

Episode 19: Brian Moore's Full Contact 11.06.2017

Joining Brian this week is the former England and Gloucester wing, James Simpson Daniel. They're going over the second week of the Lions Tour with former internationals Zinzan Brooke, Reggie Corrigan, Nicky Robinson and Sean Lamont. Phil Caplan takes us through the world of rugby league and there's a chance to hear from another member of the Team Behind The Team. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

Episode 18: Brian Moore's Full Contact 04.06.2017

Joining Brian this week is the former Lion and Scotland fly half, Craig Chalmers  They’re going over the first Lions match with former Ireland wing Tyrone Howe and Quins’ new attack coach Nick Evans. Nigel Owens is back as always to answer all your rugby laws questions Super League is on the agenda with Eorl Crabtree going over all the latest action. Plus they're hearing from another member of the...

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