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Stuart Hogg: a career to remember
Ross Sanderson - Mar 29, 2023

The rugby world has yet again been shocked, when Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg this week after he announced he would be retiring from the game altogether after this year’s Rugby World Cup in France. With 100 caps for his country, almost 200 club appearances and three British & Irish Lions Tours to his name, Hogg […]


Maori All Blacks to meet Ireland in midweek fixtures this July

The Māori All Blacks have played Ireland on two previous occasions, the most famous being the New Zealand Natives’ 13-4 win at Landsdowne Road in Dublin in 1888. So the news that two additional Māori All Blacks Ireland fixtures give many traditional supporters a feel-good factor. After the disruption of the last 24 months, seeing […]

Ryan Jordan - Aug 2, 2017

The South African PRO14 teams sounds like a good idea to some, but is SARU only treading water while trying to work out what their future direction is?

Munster v Dragons - Guinness PRO14 Round 8
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Nov 8, 2017

It’s November, which can only mean one thing (well two things)…. the Autumn Internationals are coming, and ‘In the Bin’ is here to discuss it! Big Story Roundup It was a news week that started out slower than James Haskell understanding the laws at the breakdown, Piers Francis’ development AND the Willie Le Roux hype-train! […]

In the Bin Rugby Pod - Jan 4, 2018

We’ve treated ourselves to a festive week off, but due to popular demand (and the fact we have nothing better to do), we are back with the first ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod of 2018! There were two rounds played in our absence – including a rugby-classic at Kingsholm – as we hit the halfway […]

In the Bin Rugby Pod - Oct 3, 2017

Andy and Paddy are back with yet another blistering edition of the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod. There’s the usual tasting menu of reviews, analysis, opinions and gripes as we work our way through last week’s egg chasing. Big Story Roundup In the big news story of the week we talk Pollocks. Well, Allyson Pollock […]

Exeter Chiefs v Newcastle Falcons - Aviva Premiership
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Oct 12, 2017

‘In the Bin’ rugby pod is back with a bumper edition of the pod as we ruck our way through the domestic leagues, internationals & look ahead to the return of the Champions Cup! Big Story Roundup It’s been a scintillating week of rugby from Cape Town to Exeter, but to kick things off this […]

'In The Bin' Rugby Pod Season 1 Episode 16
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Dec 13, 2017

Just before we get ready to [avoid] the hoards of festive shoppers, sit back and enjoy the latest from ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod. Better than the proverbial chestnuts roasting on an open fire. As the Champions Cup reaches the halfway point, the Pool tables are starting to take shape. Some teams already look set […]

'In the Bin' Rugby Pod - Season 1, Episode 22
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Feb 2, 2018

It’s that time of the year again to start getting very, very excited! And nervous… the 6 Nations is upon us again and looks like it has all the ingredients to be a magnificent tournament. ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod cannot wait. Paddy and Andy will preview all the teams competing in anticipation of the big […]

'In The Bin' Rugby Pod - Season 1, Episode 24
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Feb 14, 2018

The boys are back! ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod, bringing their own unique style to review another pulsating round of Six Nations fixtures, including that try at Twickenham. There is more chat on the Premiership and Pro14 recommenced competition, while we ponder where Danny Cipriani be playing next year??? NatWest 6 Nations review Enjoyable? Yeah […]

'In The Bin' Rugby Pod - Season 1, Episode 29
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Mar 22, 2018

The 2018 Six Nations came to a magnificent end this past weekend, with Ireland completing a thoroughly deserved Grand Slam. At ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod, we’d like to salute all the teams for another fantastic Championship. Paddy and Andy are here to dissect the final weekend; and the tournament as a whole. 2018 Six […]

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In the Bin Rugby Pod - Oct 18, 2017

The ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod returns, with our European edition of the the pod as we welcome the Champions Cup back with open arms! Your hosts Andy and Paddy get out the red wine and cheeseboard, ready in honour of the French teams — there were some cracking games for us to discuss. Big […]

In the Bin Rugby Pod - Oct 25, 2017

The continental editions of the ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod keep on rolling in, as we complete the second week of Champions Cup rugby. Your hosts Andy and Paddy reflect on a truly outstanding week of European rugby, with plenty of big performances to talk about here on ‘In the Bin’. Hands up who agrees? […]

Australia v Scotland
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Nov 29, 2017

As the Autumn Internationals come to a close, ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod gets going to wrap up the best of the action; both internationally and domestically. Autumn Internationals in Focus Dreamland at Murrayfield, where Scotland proved they weren’t ‘Hogg’ tied against Australia. The Scots ran in 8 tries, for a record victory as the […]

Bath Rugby v Newcastle Falcons - Aviva Premiership In The Bin Rugby Pod
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Sep 26, 2017

The ‘In the Bin’ Rugby Pod returns for another week of rugby news, game analysis and ranting with Andy and Paddy. Big Story Roundup Eddie Jones sidesteps Jonathan Joseph and pulls the plug on Kyle Sinckler in his latest England squad announcement. We talk about Sean O’Brien diving head first into post-Lions tour gossip, and […]

Bath Rugby v Gloucester Rugby - Aviva Premiership
In the Bin Rugby Pod - Oct 31, 2017

Another fantastic episode of ‘In the Bin’ rugby pod for you this week. We return from our European tour to focus on domestic rugby in the UK & Ireland, as well as the start of the Anglo-Welsh Cup. Big Story Roundup On this week’s show, we chat about a potential ‘Yarde sale’ at Quins and ‘a […]



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Marcus Smith, of the Harlequins F.C., playing against Racing 92
Charlie Inglefield - Oct 31, 2017

The two most impressive teams this past week in European Professional Rugby Club (EPRC) competition were perhaps the Harlequin F.C. and the Exeter Chiefs. And in those games, Marcus Smith and Will Joseph were superb in Harlequins’ scintillating win over Racing 92 in Paris. On Saturday afternoon, the Chiefs were equally impressive in downing mighty […]

Paris Stade Jean-Bouin, one of the 14 home venues for the Top14 Round Nine Games
Larissa Falls - Oct 31, 2017

If you love a stat or fact, then you’ve come to the right place! After the French Top14 Round Nine concludes, LWOS adds to your weekend’s enjoyment. 14 Fun Facts of Top14 Round Nine Larissa Falls continues her series breaking down the names and numbers from Round Nine of the French Top14. Après un énorme combat, […]