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2007. Coaches are on the verge of inventing defence, security are preventing dogs from entering stadiums and the world is reeling over Jonny Wilkinson. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and a nerdy rugby analyst for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match...
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We reflect on Wales' quarter final loss to Argentina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we wrap up a bunch o' games from the last round of pool action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We take an hour to get hyped about Portugal's incredible upset win over Fiji. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sorry it's late - but here's a roundup of (most of) the rest of last weekend's games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we talk about Namibia vs Uruguay and Australia vs Portugal. The other pool games from last weekend will be with you soon! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we talk about Wales' massive win over Australia, and touch upon Scotland's victory over Tonga. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we discuss England vs Chile, Argentina vs Samoa and Portugal vs Georgia from the 2023 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robbie/Squidge/Whatever you want to call him and Will deliver their on-the-whistle thoughts on Ireland's huge pool stage win over South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dupont. France. Uruguay. Italy. Namibia. And rugby rugby RUGBY. Please enjoy some nice words from two tired folk freshly arrived in Lyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we discuss Fiji's historic win over Australia.#3 on last week's games is still in progress - apologies for the wait! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ignore the bit where we refer to yesterday's episode. We still haven't recorded it. Logistics are hard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The greatest team in the world played the greatest team of all time. We report, pontificate, and eulogise from Toulouse at 2am. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our first Rugby World Cup 2023 roundup is here, and we discuss the following games:France vs New ZealandItaly vs NamibiaIreland vs RomaniaAustralia vs GeorgiaEngland vs Argentina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
RugbyBits' Thala Msutu joins us to relive his favourite Springbok team of all time's semi-final victory over Argentina. Meanwhile, we talk John Travolta, Beat Poetry, Steve Walsh and who was slow in the turn.Thanks to Thala (@ThalaMsutu77 on Twitter) for joining us. He's an excellent follow, and a passionate & knowledgeable rugby lover. The RugbyBits pod (@RugbyBits) is available on all good podcast providers.The theme tune is once again Allez Allez/La Pena Baiona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's semi final time, as England edge out France in a cagey encounter. We talk romcoms, coins, Charles Dance and Neil Young in the meantime.Theme tune is La Pena Baiona aka Allez Allez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Rugby YouTuber Riaan Louw joins us to look over the last Quarter Final, as South Africa get the better of Fiji. We discuss Riaan's channel, his origin story, Jaque Fourie, Russian commentators and IMDb.Thanks to Riaan (@Ringo26 on Twitter) for joining us. Please go and visit his YouTube channel, you'll absolutely love it.Theme tune is still Allez Allez. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We move onto the third quarter final, as Argentina wash Scotland away. We talk about Pele, public wifi and personal pseudonyms.Theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez / La Pena Baiona. What a belter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a big one today. We watch one of the most well-documented games in the history of the Rugby World Cup, and analyse all of the talking points: the Haka, the pass, the Dusautoir performance, the game management... everything. We hope you enjoy.The theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez again because it straight up bangs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've made it to the first quarter final of the 2007 series, as England edge Australia in a dramatic encounter. We talk about Marseille, Mick Morgan and Masterchef along the way.The theme tune for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (AKA Allez Allez) and basically it's such a massive banger it might just be the theme tune for this series now lol Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! We're finally back! To watch back the final pool game of 2007! Argentina knock Ireland out, but instead we discuss French bangers, Gus Pichot's fashion sense and the NHS.Thanks for your patience, and sorry it's taken us so long to get back to this. We've missed it!The theme music for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (aka Allez Allez), as discussed in the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This is a brilliant podcast for rugby and obscure cult cinema fans alike. Carried by a chemistry between the two main presenters that would almost make you think that they are brothers.