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Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls

sports · EN-GB · 71 episodes

About this Podcast:

Welcome to Rucks Mauls & Oval Balls , the ultimate podcast for all things English rugby! Hosted by two former university teammates who shared the pitch and forged a lasting bond, this show takes you behind the scenes of the rugby world, blending insightful analysis with a shared passion for the sport. Each episode dives deep into the game, with a special focus on statistics, player performance, team dynamics, and match breakdowns. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the game, Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls offers expert commentary, fun debates, and insider knowledge that you won’t find anywhere else. Tune in for the perfect mix of rugby banter, in-depth analysis, and a true love for the game!

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What is Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls about?

Welcome to Rucks Mauls & Oval Balls, the ultimate podcast for all things English rugby! Hosted by two former university teammates who shared the pitch and forged a lasting bond, this show takes you behind the scenes of the rugby world, blending insightful analysis with a shared passion for the sport.

What has Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls covered recently?

Recent episodes include "S3 Ep 05 - Prem Rugby Bias or Champions Cup Crisis?" (20 October 2026, 60 minutes), "S3 Ep 04 - Saints Run Riot, Baths Bomb Squad Goes Quiet" (13 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "S3 Ep 03 - Gloucester Are Soaring, Bristol Becoming Boring & Quins in Mourning" (6 October 2026, 63 minutes).

How often does Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls publish?

Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 77 minutes across 71 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls?

Booking probability for Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls is 42%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • Episode #5

    S3 Ep 05 - Prem Rugby Bias or Champions Cup Crisis?

    Oct 20, 20261 hourS3

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! A single weekend can remind you why rugby feels bigger than a scoreboard. We begin by sharing our condolences after...

  • Episode #4

    S3 Ep 04 - Saints Run Riot, Baths Bomb Squad Goes Quiet

    Oct 13, 20261h 9mS3

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Seventy one points doesn’t happen by accident and neither does the backlash. We react to Northampton Saints v Bath...

  • Episode #3

    S3 Ep 03 - Gloucester Are Soaring, Bristol Becoming Boring & Quins in Mourning

    Oct 6, 20261h 3mS3

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Premiership Rugby is pulling bigger TV numbers than last season, yet plenty of stadium seats still look spare and...

  • Episode #2

    S3 Ep 02 – Gloucester Glory, Quins Worry & Saracens Scary?

    Sep 29, 20261h 5mS3

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Money is circling Premiership Rugby again and it’s not subtle. We get into the latest investment rumours around clubs...

  • Episode #1

    S3 Ep 01 - The Summer Where Rugby Changed?

    Sep 22, 20261h 5mS3

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Something feels like it’s shifted in English rugby, and we’re not pretending we haven’t been burned before. After a...

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  • Episode #36

    S2 Ep 36 - Prem Rugby Delivers For Run In

    Jun 3, 20261h 40mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! The Premiership run-in just went feral. Five matches, five genuine humdingers, and a top-four race that suddenly...

  • Episode #35

    S2 Ep 35 - Global Calendars, Coaches Galore & Giant Collapses

    May 20, 20261h 30mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Rumours of South African teams stepping away from European competition are getting louder, and the consequences could...

  • Episode #34

    S2 Ep 34 - A Prem Rugby Cat Amongst Prem Rugby Pigeons

    May 13, 20261h 33mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! The league table says one thing, but the rugby says something else: the Gallagher Premiership run-in is starting to...

  • Episode #33

    S2 Ep 33 - Is This The Start Of A Rugby Civil War?

    May 6, 20261h 22mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Rugby doesn’t get to hide behind tradition any more and that’s the thread running through everything we talk about...

  • Episode #32

    S2 Ep 32 - Prem Rugby's Weekend For The Wingers

    Apr 29, 20261h 29mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! English rugby can put on a brilliant weekend and still feel stuck in place. We start with the good stuff: club rugby...

  • Episode #31

    S2 Ep 31 - Prem Rugby Round 13 Unlucky For Some

    Apr 22, 20261h 30mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Two finals in two weeks. One RFU vote that could change who gets a say in English rugby. And a Premiership weekend...

  • Episode #30

    S2 Ep 30 - Champions Cup Quarter Final Crunch Time

    Apr 15, 20261h 17mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Knockout rugby doesn’t care about your feelings, and the Champions Cup quarter-finals prove it. We start with a quick...

  • Episode #29

    S2 Ep 29 - Lawes Is Back & So Is The Champions Cup

    Apr 8, 20261h 14mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Courtney Lawes is coming back to Premiership Rugby, and I’m equal parts delighted and furious. We unpack why a...

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    S2 Ep 28 - Prem Rugby Big Game Bonanza Weekend & The RMOB 20 Under-20

    Apr 1, 20261h 18m

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! 🎧 Thanks for tuning in to the Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls Podcast ! 📲 Stay connected with us on social media for...

  • Episode #27

    S2 Ep 27 - The Pragmatic Prem: A New Prem Rugby Era?

    Mar 25, 20261h 6mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! No relegation, franchise-style planning, and a Premiership Rugby “reset” that could change English rugby for the next...

  • Episode #26

    S2 Ep 26 - Six Nations Super Saturday Sojourn

    Mar 18, 20261h 19mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! Ninety-four points in Paris will do funny things to your mood as an England fan. One minute we’re watching England...

  • Episode #25

    S2 Ep 25 - Forza Italia & Up The Scotland... Less Said About England The Better

    Mar 11, 20261h 7mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! A weekend of rugby made one truth impossible to ignore: courage and clarity beat caution every time. We open with...

  • Episode #24

    S2 Ep 24 - England Exposed, Ireland Composed

    Feb 25, 20261h 15mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! A week that began with jokes about sore calves and team-name puns turned into one of our frankest breakdowns yet. We...

  • Episode #23

    S2 Ep 23 - England In Reverse, France In A Different Universe

    Feb 18, 20261h 19mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! A round of Six Nations rugby that felt like a truth serum: Italy no longer “plucky,” England stuck in the wrong gear...

  • Episode #22

    S2 Ep 22 - France Flex, Italy Ignite & England Efficient

    Feb 11, 20261h 19mS2

    Send us a text... thoughts, feelings & feedback are all welcome! We will address them on the podcast! A night in Marseille told a bigger story: France didn’t just beat Ireland, they showed how to turn slow phases into...

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