Will Greenwood's Rugby Podcast

On this podcast special, Will & James are joined by re-elected World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont. Hear his thoughts on the the current state of play in the world game and what he hopes to introduce during his second term in office.

Will & Rupert are joined by rugby royalty. Former Munster, Ireland & Lions Captain, Paul O'Connell is the special guest. Hear his Munster Memories, Lions Memories and memorable tales from his playing days.

Will and Rupert are joined by Hollywood Royalty on this week’s podcast. Star of stage and screen, Olivia Colman joins the duo for a fascinating chat on life as an Oscar winner, the baggage that fame brings and what day-to-day life is like on a film set. Colman also reveals how she knows Will and we also hear about Rupert’s past life treading the boards.

Ahead of the World Rugby Chairmanship election, Sir Bill Beaumont’s rival for the role, Agustin Pichot, joins Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox for a podcast special.

Ahead of the World Rugby Chairmanship election, current Chair and candidate for re-election, Sir Bill Beaumont joins Will Greenwood and Rupert Cox for a podcast special.

Crusaders boss Scott Robertson joins Will & Rupert on this week’s podcast. The three-time Super Rugby winning head coach talks about the interview process for the All Blacks top job, the players he loves to coach and recalls tales involving Richie McCaw and Jonah Lomu. Robertson, who also won 23 caps for New Zealand as a player, also goes into detail on the culture at the Crusaders and his passion for surfing and break-dancing!Will and Rupert also discuss the ongoing financial implications that the Coronavirus outbreak has on the World of Rugby and they give another shout-out to Captain Tom.Hear all this and much, much, more on this week’s podcast.

Will and Rupert are joined this week by 17-time capped All Blacks fly-half, Richie Mo’unga. He gives a fascinating insight on the semi-final defeat to England in the World Cup. He also tells the duo what he’s been up to during lockdown, the pressures of being an All Black, and what life is like under Scott Robertson at the Crusaders. Will also gives his reaction to the possibility of a ‘Test decider’ between the Lions and New Zealand, and they also give a shout-out to those working on the front line. Hear all this and much, much more on this week’s podcast.

Rupert Cox reacts to the Tyrrells Premier 15s restructure alongside Exeter Chiefs head coach Susie Appleby, Wasps director of rugby Giselle Mather, DMP Sharks player/coach Tamara Taylor, and Harlequins captain Rachael Burford.

On this week’s Podcast Will and Rupert are joined by former Royal Marine and Special Forces Operative Jason Fox. Now a TV Presenter of the hit show SAS: Who Dares Wins (Channel 4), ‘Foxy’ talks through his 20 year career in the military and how he dealt with the transition into civilian life after being medically discharged with PTSD.

Alex Corbisiero was diagnosed with testicular cancer in November 2019. In this podcast the former England & Lions prop spoke to Rupert Cox about the moment he found out, the brilliant treatment he has received and ultimately his recovery.In this episode Alex and Rupert are joined by Consultant Urologist Ben Challacombe as well as USA rugby star Abby Gustaitis (Alex's Fiancée).

This week, as well as discussing the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the world of Rugby, Will and Rupert are joined by World Cup winning cricketer Jonny Bairstow.The England star discusses how he is spending the current enforced break, his passion for Rugby as well as his memories of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

On this week's episode, Will & Rupert chat to former England Head Coach & current Leinster Senior Coach, Stuart Lancaster. They discuss the past with England, the present with Leinster and what the future may bring. The duo also catch up with 2019 European Player of the Year, Alex Goode. The Saracens full back tells Will & Rupert what life has been like in the Saracens camp this season and what he's been getting up to since the season has been halted.

On this week's episode, Will & Rupert react to the Coronavirus outbreak and discuss what steps should be taken with regards to the rugby season. Rupert chats to Montpellier & Fiji flyer Nemani Nadolo and they have an in-depth discussion on his career to-date and his impending move to Leicester.Will also gives his thoughts on Joe Marler's ban and selects his Six Nations XV.

Plenty to discuss on the Podcast this week! Will and Rupert react to the weekend's Six Nations action including a pair of red cards and Joe Marler's wandering hand.After Manu Tuilagi's late dismissal, Nigel Owens gives his expert view and explains the process that referees follow when making big decisions.Finally, as the World battles the Coronavirus outbreak, we hear from Benetton Rugby's Forwards Coach Marco Bortolami who joins us on the phone from Northern Italy.

Our duo chat to Allan Bateman about all things his career, from his experience of the Lions in South Africa in 1997 alongside Greenwood, to his career in Rugby League and Rugby Union.We also get the proud Welshman's thoughts and predictions on Wales' clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday in the Six Nations.The Red Roses are also in action on Saturday and we chat to their former Red leader Catherine Spencer about her hard-hitting book Mud, Maul, Mascara.As well as that, we'll have a look ahead to Round 4 of the Guinness Six Nations, plus there's Will's latest Gallagher Premiership round-up!

With Rupert in Los Angeles at the Sevens, Will Greenwood caught up with former Leicester teammate Paul Gustard. The Harlequins Head of Rugby opens up about 4am starts, lack of sleep and the difficulties of contract negotiations. The 44-year-old also speaks about Saracens and their troubles, working with Eddie Jones, plus he reveals the reason he left his England role.

Greenwood and Rupert Cox are joined by Tom May, who next month will be running the London Loop - a pathway that runs 150 miles around London - to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease.May's challenge will finish at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday March 7, when England men host Wales in the penultimate round of the Championship.The trio discuss the captaincy of Johnny Sexton and Owen Farrell ahead of Ireland's trip to west London on Saturday, as well as Wales' game against unbeaten France, and Scotland's match against Italy.We also hear from England fly-half Katy Daley-McLean, who spoke to James Gemmell about the women's Six Nations and the England team's tactic of training against men.

The RFU will cut Championship funding in half to for the 2020-21 campaign. The move plunges the Greene King IPA Championship clubs' futures into doubt, we speak to Bedford chairman Geoff Irvine who has criticised the RFU for the decision and accused them of attempting to ring-fence the Premiership.We also catch up with Newcastle's Toby Flood to get his views on the news and to preview the Falcons clash with Cornish Pirates on Sunday, live on Sky Sports Arena.Will also looks back at all the action from the Six Nations including England's win over Scotland to win the Calcutta Cup.

In Calcutta Cup week Will & Rupert dissect Round 1 of the Six Nations and look ahead to Round 2. We hear how Will managed to pick up a parking ticket in an empty Twickenham West Car Park and his thoughts on the rugby too. Uncle (to Adam) Scott Hastings dials in ahead of Saturday's game at Murrayfield. For the record he denies any involvement in the infamous night when the cup was "pan-caked"!

Former England & Quins Number 8 Nick Easter sits down with Rupert Cox. They look ahead to the Super Rugby & Six Nations 2020 competitions and discuss the Saracens salary scandal as well as Nick's time coaching in South Africa.