Rugby Union Weekly Podcast
Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in rugby union.
Rugby Union Weekly is presented by Ugo Monye, Chris Jones and Danny Care. Between the bickering and tangents they'll bring you special guests and cover the biggest stories in the game. Get in touch with the pod via 5 Live Sport on social media or email rugbyunionweekly@bbc.co.uk, and remember to leave us your ratings and reviews!
Episodes to download
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Six Nations: France outclass Ireland in Paris
Today
Chris is with Donncha O’Callaghan and Ashy to reflect on Ireland’s defeat in Paris.
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The Nations Pod
Wednesday
Chris, Tom and Gareth are back to give their take on this year's Six Nations
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Six Nations: In Girona with England's centres & Genge
Tuesday
Chris chats to Tommy Freeman and Fraser Dingwall who start in the midfield against Wales.
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Six Nations: Coaches special
Monday
John Barclay joins Chris in Edinburgh to quiz the Six Nations head coaches.
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Nations Pod Guide: Dublin
Last Thursday
Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen bring you their Six Nations guide to Dublin.
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The Last McCall
Mon 26 Jan 2026
Ugo and Ashy look back at the final round of Prem games before the Six Nations kicks off.
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England’s Six Nations squad with Steve Borthwick
Fri 23 Jan 2026
Ashy and Chris chat to the England head coach at Twickenham about his Six Nations squad.
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Nations Pod Guide: Edinburgh
Thu 22 Jan 2026
Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen give you the lowdown on Edinburgh and Murrayfield
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Champions Cup draw and Razor’s departure
Mon 19 Jan 2026
Who were the big winners in the round of 16 draw? And who next for the All Blacks?
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Nations Pod Guide: Twickenham
Thu 15 Jan 2026
Chris, Tom English & Gareth Rhys Owen bring you their big Six Nations guide to Twickenham
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The Willis derby and Gloucester’s mortgage advisor
Mon 12 Jan 2026
Danny, Ugo and Chris talk Champions Cup and speak to mortgage advisor/hooker Will Crane.
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Nations Pod Guide: Cardiff
Thu 8 Jan 2026
Chris, Tom English & Gareth Rhys Owen bring you the ultimate Six Nations guide to Cardiff
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A statement weekend
Mon 5 Jan 2026
Ugo, Ashy and Chris round up a captivating couple of weeks both on and off the pitch.
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The Nations Pod: Review of the Year
Mon 29 Dec 2025
Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen look back on rugby in 2025.
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Harlequins' nightmare before Christmas and Exeter 2.0
Mon 22 Dec 2025
Danny, Ashy and Chris look back at the final weekend of rugby before Christmas.
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Glasgow’s ice rink and contract season
Mon 15 Dec 2025
Glasgow's Adam Hastings is on the pod as we talk Champions Cup and rugby transfers.
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Did the Champions Cup opening weekend deliver?
Mon 8 Dec 2025
Chris, Ashy and Ugo discuss the best moments of the weekend as the Champions Cup returns.
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The Nations Pod: World Cup draw special
Wed 3 Dec 2025
Chris, Tom English and Gareth Rhys Owen dissect the draw for the 2027 World Cup draw.
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Wounded Wales and the English Bok
Mon 1 Dec 2025
Danny, Ashy & Chris dissect a dismal day for Wales and a new option for England at 12.
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Keenan & Roebuck: Champions Cup preview part 2
Sat 29 Nov 2025
Ashy and Chris chat to Lions hero Hugo Keenan and England's Tom Roebuck in part two.
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Ashy & Tuilagi reunited: Champions Cup preview part 1
Fri 28 Nov 2025
Ashy chats to an old friend 14 years on from their famous incident at Welford Road.
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The Autumn Debrief
Mon 24 Nov 2025
Ugo, Danny and Chris discuss the big winners and losers this autumn.
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England survive Argentina scare for 11th straight win
Sun 23 Nov 2025
Max Ojomoh is on the pod after starring in England's victory over the Pumas.
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The Nations Pod
Thu 20 Nov 2025
Chris, GRO and Tom are back to preview the final weekend of autumn matches.
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Comebacks and Capitulations
Mon 17 Nov 2025
Are England ready to win Silverware? What happened Scotland? Ugo, Danny & Ashy discuss.
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England topple the All Blacks for 10th straight win
Sat 15 Nov 2025
Reaction to England's first victory over the All Blacks at home in 13 years.
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The Nations Pod
Thu 13 Nov 2025
Chris, Gareth and Tom are back to look ahead to a busy weekend of matches.
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Ford and Steward return as England load the bench again
Tue 11 Nov 2025
Ashy & Chris chat to Freddie Steward and dissect the England team to face to New Zealand.
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