Rugby Roundup with Big Mike

Big Mike presents his Rugby Roundup. All of the scores and scrumbers from the past week of rugby around the globe. Then lets look forward to everything happening in the upcoming week. All of this and more, each week on the Roundup.

Rugby Roundup with Big Mike is a sports podcast hosted by Big Mike Rugby, with 94 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Big Mike Rugby hosts Rugby Roundup with Big Mike, a sports show with 94 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Miracle in Perth: Australia Shock World Champs 42-38

  Sep 30, 202626 minS1

  Big Mike recaps a whirlwind rugby weekend: Australia produced a stunning comeback to beat South Africa 42-38, England edged New Zealand in the WXV, and major upsets and standout results shook competitions from the URC to the NPC and Super Rugby Australia. Highlights include Counties claiming the Ranfurly Shield, the Lions toppling Leinster, Taranaki's big win, and several nail-biting finishes and controversial moments — the essential roundup for every rugby fan.

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  England's 39-Game Win Streak Snapped

  Sep 23, 202636 minS1

  Big weekend of rugby: Japan celebrates a famous Pacific Nations Cup victory, England’s long winning run in women’s rugby comes to an end with a dramatic 26-26 draw against Canada, and Lyon sit as the only unbeaten team in the Top 14 after round three. Club competitions and international action ramp up this week with the United Rugby Championship and Premiership kicking off, and several high-profile matchups to watch including England vs New Zealand in the WXV Global Series.

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  The All Blacks Tipping Point...get it?

  Sep 17, 202625 minS1

  Big Mike recaps a huge week of rugby: South Africa beat New Zealand to win the series, the Griquas retained the Currie Cup, Toulouse thrashed Bordeaux, and the WXV women’s competition kicked off with standout performances. The Pacific Nations Cup final pits Japan against Fiji, Top 14 has only three unbeaten teams, and New Zealand’s NPC is full of upsets. Plus, Big Mike celebrates appearing on Tipping Point and welcomes new listeners.

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  Baltimore Final: Springboks Lead Series as All Blacks Chase a Comeback

  Sep 10, 202632 minS1

  Big Mike breaks down a packed rugby weekend: the Springboks and All Blacks head to Baltimore with the series on the line, surprising results in France’s Top 14 (including a 64–5 demolition), the start of WXV, and Pacific Nations Cup semifinals. He also recaps Argentina vs Australia, NPC thrillers, and key club action across Europe and the southern hemisphere. Expect match highlights, series implications, injury updates, and candid studio moments from Big Mike in this fast-paced episode.

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  Series on the Line: All Blacks vs Springboks Head to Johannesburg

  Sep 1, 202631 minS1

  The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike: the Test Series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling All Blacks vs Springboks matches, with the deciding third Test in Johannesburg. Australia earned a gritty win in Argentina and international fixtures included a high‑scoring All Blacks match and strong performances in women’s rugby. Club rugby headlines include the return of the Top 14 with major signings and a Toulouse vs La Rochelle showdown, Pro D2 kicking off, and the NPC delivering upsets — Hawke's Bay leading and Northland winning the Ranfurly Shield. The Currie Cup has reached the playoffs and the Farah Palmer Cup is underway. Big Mike’s weekend picks: South Africa vs New Zealand Test 3, Toulouse vs La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Hawke’s Bay vs Otago in the NPC.

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