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Hosted by Huw Griffin · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 237 episodes
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Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations
Huw Griffin hosts HG Rugby, a sports show with 237 episodes published.
Exclusive interview with Chile's Raimundo Martinez and Inaki Ayarza! In this episode of the HG Podcast I get a fascinating and unique insight into Chilean rugby courtesy of two of their biggest stars who tell me all abou
episode 2 of my mini-series bringing you all the latest from Tier 2 rugby as the Nations Cup played out its second weekend of fixtures! - this time I was joined by my fried Carl from @RugbyTTL How did Spain &
What's gone wrong with the flying Fijians? I took a trip to the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool to watch Fiji take on England in the Nations Championship 2026. After being humiliated 8-73 by the English, I wanted to
Welcome to a new min-series for the July tests! Covering the nations cup: the Tier 2 international rugby competition containing USA, Canada, Uruguay, Chile, Zimbabwe, Hong Kong China, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Georgia, S
Are the Barbarians RFC still relevant in 2026? For this mini-documentary I took a trip to Allianz Stadium (Twickenham) to watch the Barbarians vs Wales in June 2026 to see if the famous rugby team still mattered. I watch
link to the members only video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hXGWUrycjz8 leagues not mentioned because they are still ongoing or not started yet: - WER - Super W - Super Aupiki - NPC - Currie Cup follow me on twitter: htt
Bernard Jackman joins me to discuss the prospects for Antoine Dupont and France as they head down to the Souther Hemisphere for the July tests and the Nations Championship. We discuss if Dupont's position in the France t
I don't get Bath Rugby Club. In this video I will use highlights and analytics to explain why they shouldn't be as good as they are and what really makes them such a competitive rugby team (spoiler: Finn Russell helps).
The story of the forgotten Barbarians vs All Blacks game of 2009: how one of the strongest Barbarians teams of all time defeated New Zealand at Twickenham. Including the reflections of Bryan Habana, who scored a hat tric
Back with a bonus where I tackle a topic! this week it's the dreaded/desired British & Irish league: are we closer than ever to it happening or is it still the realms of fantasy? I consider the possibilities with the hel
I was joined by @thetimessport journalist Will Kelleher to talk about the English PREM Rugby: the off-field and on-field changes that are turning the league into something new, the reasons for those changes and the risks
Breaking down the PREM Rugby salary cap report for 2024/25. Watch the video version by heading over to my YouTube channel and hitting the 'join' button! PREM Report Substack: https://thepiraterugby.substack.com/publish/p
Women's Six Nations Substack: https://substack.com/home/post/p-198430148 My Insta: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ The topics I cover in this podcast: Kolbe to Stormers Scarlets transfers latest St Helens drama Lo
In this mini-documentary I name the misleading rugby stat that pundits and fans love but defence coaches hate. With the help of writers, analysts and coaches, I explain the nuance of defending in rugby, what people are g
Link to the substack here Link to the report here In this special episode I break down the French CCCP financial report for the 2024/25 season: how much money was earned how much money was spent who made the biggest prof
How Social Media is Changing Rugby Union Forever! + Women's Six Nations 2026 Debate From viral try celebrations to player controversies, social media has completely transformed the world of rugby union. In this video, we
My Moana Pasifika Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/thepiraterugby/p/the-unpublished-vol2-the-worry-with?r=2nk5sv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web This month's Rugby Transfer Review investigating the potential impa
Unlock the real story behind Super Rugby’s struggles despite its massive influence on the sport of rugby union. From Super Rugby Pacific 2026 to its ripple effects on Test rugby, club competitions, and the future of the
Irish Rugby 2025/26 Season – The Ultimate Breakdown! The 2025/26 United Rugby Championship season is heating up, and Ireland’s four provinces are delivering thrilling rugby once again. In this video, we dive deep into ho
Do Leinster Suck Now? In this video I took a trip to Dublin to find out for myself. spoke to Leo Cullen, Tommy O'Brien and Leinster journalists to get an insider view on the team's struggles this season. After winning th
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