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The Rugby Bunker

The Rugby Bunker

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The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker. Rugby
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  • Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker

    Women's Six Nations Preview, plus Courtney Lawes joins Sale | The Rugby Bunker
    Apr 10 2026
    Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are joined by Fiona Tomas (The Telegraph) to preview the Women's Six Nations, questioning whether any other side can stop world champions England. Ben and Charlie also discuss Courtney Lawes' move to Sale, and whether it could lead to a Test recall. Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan Fi's work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/f/ff-fj/fiona-tomas/ Charlie's deep dive on National One: https://www.thetimes.com/sport/rugby-union/article/financial-advisers-v-electricians-inside-the-countrys-best-title-race-vqb7b6mxf #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #womensixnations #redroses #elliekildunne #abbieward #courtneylawes #englandrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker

    Surprising player-club fits and Champions Cup Round of 16 preview | The Rugby Bunker
    Apr 3 2026
    Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Charles Richardson (The Telegraph) to discuss duck hearts (yes, really), Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal, this weekend's Champions Cup knockout games and after Mako Vunipola joining Leicester, more transfers it took us a while to get our heads around. 03:57 Rob Baxter's new Exeter deal 07:25 Round of 16 preview 27:26 Transfers which took getting used to Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charles' work for The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/c/cf-cj/charles-richardson/ #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #rugbynews #championscup #exeterchiefs #leicestertigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker

    The RFU latest on Steve Borthwick, PREM expansion plans plus Bath's CEO on new investment | The Rugby Bunker
    Mar 27 2026
    In an accidental business-themed episode, Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the RFU's latest briefing on Steve Borthwick's future after England's poor Six Nations, the PREM's announcements of new criteria regarding expansion including a salary cap floor, before Ben is joined by Bath chief executive Tarquin McDonald to hear about the club's new investment from James Dyson. 02:19 The Bill Sweeney briefing 09:41 PREM big announcements regarding expansion 16:23 Ben's conversation with Tarquin McDonald Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Charlie's work for The Times: https://www.thetimes.com/profile/charlie-morgan #rugby #rugbypodcast #rugbyanalysis #rugbyunion #premrugby #englandrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
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