The Ruck

The Times

The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times.Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Ruck

Episodes (555)

Yesterday Parling's push: love it or hate it?
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The Ruck

Mar 30, 2026
54½ minutes
74 MB

Following a trio of showpiece matches at big stadiums in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie are back in studio to review the action. They discuss Geoff Parling's fiery altercation with broadcaster TNT before Gloucester vs Leicester and ask was the head coach right or wrong? And, does it summarise rugby's battle between traditionalists and those trying to modernise the game? They also ask whether neutral semi-finals would be a good thing or damaging to the jeopardy in the season. Castres tight-head prop, and Times columnist, Will Collier joins...

The Ruck

Parling's push: love it or hate it?

The Times

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