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Rugby
The Ruck
The Times
The podcast they play in heaven. Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names from the domestic season and the international calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Today • 54 min
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November 2, 2026 • 44 min
Nations Championship preview: Who should be England's fly-half?
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October 26, 2026 • 57 min
Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma
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October 21, 2026 • 49 min
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October 19, 2026 • 57 min
Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose
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October 12, 2026 • 52 min
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October 5, 2026 • 52 min
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September 28, 2026 • 35 min
Gloucester, Bristol or Pollock’s hair: Who made the biggest Prem statement?
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September 24, 2026 • 34 min
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September 23, 2026 • 39 min
From Sarries & Brive to Sale: Lozowski, Lawes & a possible England re-call
Listen guide
How do I listen to The Ruck?
The Ruck is a rugby podcast from The Times. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
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Quick FAQ
- Where can I listen to The Ruck?
- Tap any episode above to play it right here. For background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads, get the free Spot Sports app — it streams The Ruck alongside scores and clips. The Ruck also ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts work too.
- What is The Ruck about?
- The Ruck covers rugby news, analysis, and conversations from The Times.
