For The Love Of Rugby
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, two of England's most capped rugby players, host a weekly podcast offering an insider's guide to the biggest rugby games. They share behind-the-scenes stories from Twickenham and England camps, drawing on their 20-year careers together at Leicester Tigers and British and Irish Lions tours. Each episode features top rugby guests and provides a unique perspective on the sport.
Episodes
Double Down or Embrace Chaos? Steve Borthwick's England Squad Dilemma
The 2026/27 season is well underway and ahead of Prem Rugby's Derby Weekend, reporters Dan Cole and Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby assess how England's brightest prospects are shaping up.
Spain are bidding to host the 2035 World Cup, could this pave the way for them to join the Six Nations? And more importantly, does this mean Coley can fulfill his dream of playing in a radical new competition?
Has The Champions Cup Exposed English Rugby?
The Investec Champions Cup is BACK! Dan Cole and Steven Kitshoff have peeled themselves from their sofas to talk about all the action...
With the URC and Top 14 teams dominating, what does this say about the state of English club rugby? And could it affect the national team?
That said, on Friday night under the lights at Kingsholm, Gloucester stood firm against the Galacticos of Bordeaux; whilst
Jack Conan: Leinster’s Final Curse & Springbok Rivalry
Ben and Dan are back with a SPECIAL BONUS episode for all of you, as the Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup return this weekend!
Leinster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions back-rower Jack Conan joins the lads for a chat about all things Investec Champions Cup, Nations Championship and much more.
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It's Time for an English Team to Win the Investec Champions Cup
The Investec Champions Cup begins this weekend and Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Anthony Watson have headed to the Investec office to preview the biggest international club rugby tournament in the world.
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Big Ben's Wild Celebrations | Champions Cup Special
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have travelled to Lyon to speak to some of rugby’s biggest names for the launch of the Investec Champions Cup.
We catch up with our old mate - and two-time winner - Ben Tameifuna about his iconic celebrations.
Jordan Larmour also joins to share the perspective of a Leinster side that were defeated in Bilbao.
Leicester Tigers young star Emeka Ilione might just be on
The Maro Itoje You Don’t Know: Captaincy, Politics & Nigerian Roots
Maro Itoje, like you've never heard him before.
The Saracens, England, and British & Irish Lions captain is a modern great. Today, he sits down with Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson to tell his story in his words.
How has his 'Lagos in London' upbringing shaped him to become the person he is today?
Do his politics influence his leadership style?
And how is he approaching completing one of the la
Ranking The Biggest Rugby Clubs In The World
Ben Youngs, Dan Cole and Squidge Rugby take on the unenviable task of ranking the top 50 club sides in world rugby, with plenty of debate and hot topics as their individual selections are combined into a comprehensive list.
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Peter O’Mahony: World Cup Regrets & Why Farrell Is Better Than Rassie
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have jetted off to Dublin to chat with Ireland, Munster, and British & Irish Lions legend Peter O’Mahony!
Peter reflects on his amazing career, upon the release of his new autobiography All In.
Talk begins with Ireland’s World Cup Frustrations in 2019 and 2023, and the key differences between playing under Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell.
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Reacting To A CHAOTIC Prem Weekend & 745 Game with Jim Hamilton
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Prem season from Mattioli Woods Welford Road, moments before Ben takes to the pitch, one more time in the cross-code 745 game.
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PREM Investment: Gamechanger or Dealbreaker? ft. Maro Itoje, Freddie Steward & LRZ
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are back at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars ahead of a the 2025/26 PREM season.
Newcastle Red Bulls and Exeter Chiefs have received huge investment, so Christian Wade and Daf Jenkins share how rugby is changing.
England captain Maro Itoje fills the boys in about his summer off and Freddie Steward has plenty of stories about his off-season
Finn Russell, Fin Smith & George Ford: World Cup Ambitions & PREM Legacy
Ahead of the 2025/26 PREM Rugby season, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are at Twickenham's Allianz Stadium to speak to the game's biggest stars.
Finn Russell shares his burning ambition to cement his legacy by winning domestic and international trophies, Fin Smith and George Ford take us inside their battle for the England fly-half jersey, Wales captain Jac Morgan discusses his recent transfer to Glouce
Scotland Women's New Era | Prepped and Ready to go against The Black Ferns
A new era for the Scotland Women, camp witching hours, cool heads and a whole lot of Scotland Pride. All thanks to Vodafone, the official WXV Series Partner and partner of Scottish Rugby, we're going behind the jersey and getting to know Scotland Women, Rhona Lloyd, Sarah Bonar and Helen Nelson ahead of their game against New Zealands Black Ferns on Saturday.
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Rugby’s MAD Holiday In Brazil | England Stars Preview Season
What REALLY happens on an England Rugby summer holiday? 👀
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole get the full story from Ben Earl and Alex Mitchell — from the highs, the chaos, and everything in between.
Plus, Seb Atkinson joins us to talk all things Gloucester and pre-season, while Nathan Hughes gives his verdict on how the world’s rugby leagues really compare. 🌍🏉
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Six Nations In The USA: Good Idea?! Springboks Smash All Blacks To Win Series & Answering Your Borthwick Questions
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to South Africa's series-clinching 43-28 win in Baltimore, winning the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3-1.
As well as reacting to the match, the duo talk all things USA amid rumours Six Nations fixtures could be held there, ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
Plus, a look at the Red Roses' WXV win over Australia, and the lads react to your comments after Steve Borthwick's
Predicting The 26/27 PREM with Squidge Rugby
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Robbie Owen from Squidge Rugby as they give their predictions for the 2026/27 PREM Rugby season.
Ranking each of their top 10s, play-off winners, and a whole host of other awards predictions, the trio delve into what will be one of the most hotly anticipated season in recent history.
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Borthwick Extends England Contract: Pressure Still On?
England Rugby have announced that Steve Borthwick is set to extend his contract past the 2027 Rugby World Cup and until after the 2028 Six Nations.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole react to the news that the head coach will remain in the top job of English Rugby.
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Relentless Springboks Power Past All Blacks | Rugby's Greatest Rivalry 3rd Test Review
South Africa's Springboks have roared back against New Zealand to go 2-1 ahead in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down the action of another fascinating instalment in the series between the best sides in world rugby.
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The Brutal Reality of Semi-Pro Rugby
Join Ben Youngs and Dan Cole for a Special For The Love of CHAMP* Rugby Episode!
The lads are joined by Hartpury's Will Crane, who by weekday is a Mortgage Advisor, and by weekend is a true CHAMP Warrior.
From bus trips to players soiling themselves, from the gritty CHAMP to being thrown into the Champions Cup against Europe's elite, this episode has every angle of semi-pro rugby in England
How The Springboks Levelled The Series | Greatest Rivalry 2nd Test Review
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dissect the action from the latest round of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series. Is Cheslin Kolbe the best player in the world right now? What's the beef between Rennie and Rassie at scrum time? And what to expect in Round 3?
PLUS a conversation with the director of 'Lomu', the brand-new documentary about rugby's greatest star, ahead of the film's release on September 7th.
Inside England's Crazy Week in Argentina: Joe Heyes Reveals All
England's Men's Player of the Year Joe Heyes joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to reflect on a whirlwind summer of rugby.
In a season that began and ended in Argentina, Joe brings us inside an England camp that has endured huge highs and lows across the past 12 months.
A fellow Leicester Tigers academy graduate, Joe reflects on his journey through the club under C
All Blacks Thump Springboks in Greatest Rivalry Opener
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole review the opening round of the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa, before revealing the reality behind Eddie Hearn's 1-million-pound plan for Pollock, Bath's reported move to Reading, and how Leicester's new kit has gone down with the old guard?
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Rugby's Greatest Rivalry: Why You Should Care About Springboks v All Blacks
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry is here. South Africa host the All Blacks at Ellis Park this Saturday in the opening Test of their huge four-match series.
As you'd expect, it's not exactly been a relaxed build-up to this monster series, with both Rassie Erasmus and Dave Rennie using the media to spin things in their favour.
Dan Cole is joined by double World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff f
The Future of Rugby: Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu vs Ruben Love
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs are back for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they turn their attention to the next generation of rugby’s No.10s, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu going head-to-head with New Zealand star Ruben Love.
But the debate doesn’t stop there…
With a score of fly-halfs entering the conversation as wildcards, who really deserves to be ranked as the best of the
Ardie Savea vs Pieter-Steph Du Toit: Who Is Rugby's Best Back-Row?
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson return for another Greatest Rivalry debate!
This time, they're looking at the back-row, with two iconic players going head to head, and this one gets heated.
The question beckons, who is better; All Blacks talisman Ardie Savea, or two-time World Rugby player of the year, Pieter-Steph Du Toit?
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Will Jordan vs Cheslin Kolbe: Who Is The Best Winger In The World?
Join Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson as they begin a BRAND NEW series over the Summer, with the Greatest Rivalry just around the corner.
Comparing and debating the best players in the Springboks’ and All Blacks’ sides, up first we have the battle of the wingers; Will Jordan vs Cheslin Kolbe.
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The Business of Rugby | Prem Club Owner Reveals the Financial Reality
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Sale Sharks Co-Owner Michelle Orange to discuss what it's really like to own and run a professional rugby club. There was no topic off-limits, ranging from salary caps to chartering flights; this episode uncovers all.
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Ben Stokes: Why I Retired From England Cricket
Jos Buttler and Stuart Broad, our friends from For The Love Of Cricket, have a treat for you!
They've sat down with their former teammate and recently retired captain Ben Stokes for a worldwide exclusive podcast and they've given us a snippet.
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Ranking Rugby’s Top 10 Coaches of All Time
Who is the best Rugby coach of the 21st century?
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank their 10 greatest rugby coaches, debating the masterminds who defined the modern era.
From World Cup winners to revolutionary tacticians, the former England stars count down their definitive top 10 with plenty of debate along the way.
Stand by for Dan Cole’s "supercomputer", which throws a spanner in the w
RANKED: Top 10 Players In World Rugby Right Now
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs rank the 10 best rugby players in the world right now - and the Nations Championship has changed everything.
Fresh off the first stage of the Nations Championship, the ex-England internationals and British and Irish Lions settle the debate once and for all.
The lads run through their definitive top 10, using the Nations Championship as the key benchmark.
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Rugby's Ultimate Test: How To Beat The Springboks
South Africa's Springboks are possibly rugby's greatest ever international team. They've won two Rugby World Cups in a row, are coached by the genius of Rassie Erasmus and have a never-ending conveyor belt of destructive talent. How can they possibly be stopped? Well, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have parked their pink JAECOO on a rugby pitch in Northern England to find out...
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Nations Championship Verdict: Game Changer or Gimmick?
The first instalment of the inaugural Nations Championship is over. Has it been a success? That might depend on if Leandro Paredes can play for Argentina...
Anthony Watson and Ben Youngs run the rule over international rugby's newest tournament, plus they pick their team of the tournament. New Zealand fans, we're sorry.
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The Ugliest Test Match Of 2026 | Argentina v England Review
Ben Youngs is joined by Anthony Watson to debrief a feisty test match between Argentina and England in Round 3 of the Nations Championship. It's safe to say there is no love lost between these two teams in a game that featured 7 yellow cards and a potential equalising try ruled out for the hosts in the final seconds.
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Rugby’s Coming Home? The BEEF Behind Argentina v England
Forget Maradona. Forget Messi. It's all about Montoya today. England face Argentina TWICE this week, but the Nations Championship is the real quiz, right?
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take a deep dive into one of rugby's proudest nations as they prepare to host England in Santiago del Estero on Saturday night.
They've played with and against some of the most formidable characters in Argentine rugby h
Is Pollock Rugby’s Bellingham? Scotland Scare Springboks & Ireland Travel-Gate
The second action-packed round of the Nations Championship has concluded and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are here to analyse the games.
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England Bounce Back Against Fiji ft. Marcus Smith & Noah Caluori
England return to winning ways after a convincing 73-8 rout of Fiji in Liverpool's Hill Dickinson Stadium in round two of the Nations Championship, with Henry Pollock grabbing a hat-trick.
Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are podcasting from the stadium in their famous pink JAECOO 7.
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In Defence of Steve Borthwick: Coley Responds To Your England Criticism
Steve Borthwick has rung the changes as England Rugby face Fiji in round two of the Nations Championship at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool.
Henry Slade starts at 13, shifting Tommy Freeman to his preferred position on the wing. Guy Pepper also reclaims a starting berth in the back row. There are also potential debuts for Benhard Janse van Rensburg and Noah Caluori.
Plus, with his
Has Steve Borthwick Run Out Of Time?
England are searching for answers after another disappointing defeat. Ben Youngs and Dan Cole ask the big question: is Steve Borthwick under real pressure, and what needs to change?
The lads also preview England's must-win clash with Fiji, break down the key battles to watch, and look ahead to a huge test for Scotland as they take on the world champion Springboks.
Plus, every game in Round 2 of
Springboks Expose England's Problems? | Nations Championship Round 1 Review
The Nations Championship is finally here... and it didn't disappoint. Ben and Dan look back on a blockbuster opening weekend, from South Africa laying down a marker against England, to Ireland edging Australia, New Zealand and France serving up another classic, and Scotland running riot in Argentina. They pick out the players who caught the eye, the moments everyone will be talking about, and what
England Blown Away By Rampant Springboks
The Springboks showed why they're the reigning world champions as they demolished England at Ellis Park in the opening round of the Nations Championship.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to analyse all the action of a match that reasserted the Springboks' dominance, but where does this leave England?
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England Face Fully Loaded Springboks! Team Analysis & Nations Championship Round 1 Preview
Dan Cole and Robbie from Squidge Rugby react to the latest Springboks team announcement and dissect how England can counter their threats. Then it's time to preview Round 1 of the Nations Championship.
With over 14 hours of rugby on Saturday, there’s a lot to discuss, from predictions and key match-ups to speculation over Eddie Jones’ whereabouts.
Big calls. Big opinions. Plenty of rugby chat.
Picking The All-Time Springbok & England XV
Rugby legends Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take on the unenviable task of picking their combined Springbok-England squad.
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Nations Championship: Predicting Every Game
This week a brand new international men's rugby tournament begins as the Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere battle it out to see who takes the crown.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have analysed every single game in the competition. So you don't have to.
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The Unstoppable Force Coming For England | Springbok Deep Dive with Kitshoff & Nyakane
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff to get the lowdown on how the Springboks are gearing up to host England in the Nations Championship next week.
The hosts of our sister podcast, For The Love Of Rugby South Africa, share an unrivalled insight into how Rassie Erasmus operates, deep dives into their key players, and why Henry Pollock is living rent-free in Johannes
Northampton Saints Win The PREM! ft. Henry Pollock, Fin Smith & George Furbank
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by a victorious Henry Pollock, Fin Smith and George Furbank to review a PREM Final that saw Northampton Saints win their second title in three years after overcoming a gritty Exeter Chiefs side.
The pair also react to the England XV loss to a France XV on Friday night, Leinster's second consecutive URC crown and the Hurricanes blow the Chiefs out of the water in
Henry Pollock Previews PREM Final: Saints Brotherhood, Attacking Mindset & Olivia Dean
England and Lions star Henry Pollock joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole on For The Love Of Rugby to preview Saturday’s huge PREM Final between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs. And, more importantly, if he’s DM’d Olivia Dean after a certain viral video did the rounds after their playoff victory against Leicester Tigers.
We also hear from Head Coach Sam Vesty and previous Saints title-winner Curtis
EXETER STUN BATH! Saints End Tigers Hopes & Prem Final Set 🏆
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down Exeter Chiefs' comeback win over Bath Rugby, Northampton Saints' victory over Leicester Tigers, the key moments that decided both games, and which team has the momentum ahead of the PREM Final.
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Rugby Awards Special ft. Tom Willis, Meg Jones, Ben Earl & More!
Ben Youngs and Anthony Watson have squeezed into their old England tuxedos and donned a pink bow tie as they host a star-studded podcast at the Rugby Awards, celebrating the best players from England, PREM Rugby and the PWR.
In this episode, you'll hear from the PREM Player of the Season Tom Willis, England legends Meg Jones and Ben Earl, breakthrough talents Noah Caluori and Archie McParland, Di
PREM Top 4 Locked In & Andy Farrell Signs Until 2031
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole break down all the weekend's rugby action as the PREM reached its conclusion, the URC semi-finals provided a huge shock and Andy Farrell committed his future to Ireland until 2031.
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Shaun Edwards to England? PREM Heats Up & Leinster in Crisis
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reassemble in the For The Love Of Rugby virtual studio to pick over a big week of rugby news.
Shaun Edwards has left his post as defence coach at France, could England be his next employer?
In more coaching news, Leinster’s South African assistant Jacques Nienaber made an explosive attack on the media which raises the question - are the club in crisis?
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Jamie George: Where England Went Wrong
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole pop in to give their old teammate and former England Rugby captain Jamie George a visit.
From shared memories wearing the rose, to how England can build on a disappointing Six Nations campaign, Jamie's typical honesty and humour demonstrate why he's had such a long and successful career for club and country.
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Itoje’s Summer Holiday, Van Rensburg For England & Picking Our End Of Season Awards
Former England captain Chris Robshaw joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole at the San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao to pick through rugby hot topics and to answer your questions.
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Bordeaux Smash Leinster To Win Champions Cup Final
Union Bordeaux Bègles are back-to-back winners in the Investec Champions Cup as they dispatched Leinster in a convincing display in Bilbao.
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are pitchside to analyse the action and chat to winners Ben Tameifuna, Cameron Woki, Salesi Rayasi and Adam Coleman.
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Jack Nowell, Beach Rugby & Surfing With Robshaw | Road To Bilbao Finale
Can Ben Youngs and Dan Cole reach the Investec Champions Cup in Bilbao? And will they be distracted by a whole continent’s worth of oysters and wine?
Our unlikely heroes are also joined by former England teammates Jack Nowell and Chris Robshaw as they continue their intrepid journey to the ultimate game in club rugby.
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England Win the Six Nations ft. Jonathan Joseph & Delaney Burns
England international Jonathan Joseph joins Shaunagh Brown to look back on the final round of the Women's Six Nations. They’re joined by Grand Slam winner Delaney Burns, fresh off the plane and the celebrations in Bordeaux, to break down England’s title winning victory over France.
Ruby Tui misses her flight (and the recording) but rolls into the studio just in time for one final goodbye.
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Jamie George, Ejector Seats & A Couple's Massage: The Road to Bilbao Begins
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole embark on the ultimate rugby roadtrip. It's a journey that will take them through four rugby-playing nations, stopping off to see some old mates, before arriving at Bilbao's San Mames stadium for the Investec Champions Cup Final.
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For The Love Of Rugby 2026 LIVE Draft
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Chris Robshaw and Squidge Rugby at the iconic Birmingham Town Hall for the 2026 For The Love Of Rugby Draft.
In this episode, our four competitors will battle it out to pick the greatest England Men's XV of the 21st century.
Oh, and don't get snaked by the snake.
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The Debate to End the Small Ball Debate & Ruby Tui’s Big News
World Rugby’s controversial decision to trial smaller rugby balls in the women’s game is up for debate as Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown chime in on one of rugby’s biggest talking points. Plus, Ruby finally reveals the answer to the question fans have been asking — where will Ruby Tui play next?
The pair also break down the biggest moments from the penultimate round of the Guinness Women’s Six Natio
Going to the Pub with Mack Hansen: Rugby's Wildest Character
In quite possibly the loosest episode of For The Love Of Rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are in Galway for a pint with one of Ireland rugby's favourite sons: the man, the myth, the Mack Hansen.
From sunny Canberra to the wild west of Ireland, Mack opens up about his journey through rugby, life in Galway, and what it meant to tour his homeland of Australia with the British & Irish Lions.
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Supporting England, Farrell Motivation & Genius Sexton | Inside Ireland with Stuart McCloskey
Ireland's player of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Stuart McCloskey hosts Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite Belfast pub for a deep dive into the Ireland rugby team.
We get the lowdown on the world-class players in Andy Farrell's squad, the influence of Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell and the brewing rivalry with South Africa's Springboks.
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Red Roses Secrets, Toughest Opponents & Rugby Aura | Ruby Tui & Shaunagh Brown Answer Your Questions
Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown return to the For the Love of Rugby studio to answer your questions. Who’s the toughest opponent they’ve ever played against on a rugby pitch? How early do they arrive at the airport? Who do they think will win the PWR this season? And where does a former Red Rose and Black Fern do their big shop these days? It’s all revealed in the this episode.
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Bordeaux Bulldoze Bath & Why Does Everyone Hate Leinster?
The Investec Champions Cup Final is set with Bordeaux overcoming Bath and Leinster defeating Toulon. Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are in the For The Love Of Rugby studio to break down a mega weekend of European rugby.
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Henry Slade: England Determination, Exeter Rebirth & Champions Cup Semi-Final Preview
Dan Cole and Ben Youngs continue their world rugby tour to the South West of England to visit Henry Slade, aka the King of Exeter. From channelling his disappointment of not playing a game in the 2026 Men's Six Nations, to spearheading a Chiefs charge for the EPCR Challenge Cup, Sladey shares a fantastic insight into how the best teams in Europe are playing today.
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Babies, Bonus Points & Zoe Harrison’s Big Boot | W6N Round 3 Review
Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown are back together in the studio to review all of the games from round 4 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. The round saw Wales get their first ever try bonus point against England, and a big win for Italy, which boosts them up to third in the table. In other news, Ruby steals a baby on live TV and lifts Sarah Burn’s mum up in the pub - all in a days work for the World
Jack Willis: Leaving England, Thriving in France & International Future
Jack Willis is truly one of the world's modern greats and Ben Youngs and Dan Cole couldn't leave France without popping to see their old mate in Toulouse.
From finding out his club Wasps was going bust to playing beautiful rugby in the world's most star-studded side, it's a fascinating story told by the reigning Top 14 Player of the Year.
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24 Hours in Toulouse: The Rugby Capital of the World
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have still not left France and no trip would be complete without undertaking a pilgrimage to the rugby mecca of Toulouse.
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Emma Wassell: Comeback Kid | Women’s Six Nations Round 2
Shaunagh Brown is joined by Scottish International Emma Wassell, following their game against England at Scottish Gas Murrayfield this weekend. Emma and Shaunagh chat through her game against the Red Roses on Saturday as well as the other fixtures in Round 2 of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. They also talk about Emma’s new documentary, Louch, which follows Emma’s battle with a 27cm tumour in he
Courtney Lawes: Unfinished Business 🏴
Just days after confirming his move to Sale Sharks, we headed out to Brive to catch up with England legend Courtney Lawes. Joined by Ben Youngs and Dan Cole, the lads get into everything: the drive to pull on the England shirt again, what life in France has really been like, and the full story behind his return to the Prem.
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Going To The Pub With Ben Tameifuna: The World's Biggest Rugby Player
The day after an epic Investec Champions Cup quarter-final victory for Bordeaux against Toulouse, Big Ben Tameifuna joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite pub to discuss his love of ball carrying, playing in France and his switch from the All Blacks to his beloved Tonga.
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Women’s Six Nations Round 1: Record Red Roses & DJ Ruby Returns
Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown link up to review the opening round of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, which saw more records broken at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
They chat through England’s new look, as well as that last-minute thriller between Scotland and Wales at the Principality Stadium. And... what went down at the biggest after party in town? We can confirm that DJ Ruby was back in busines
Bordeaux Beat Toulouse: And We Were There!
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have been to Bordeaux to watch the European champions beat Toulouse and advance to the semi-finals of the Investec Champions Cup. They're currently in a bar, celebrating with new FTLOR super-fan Ben Tameifuna.
They also speak to Toulouse and France man-mountain Emmanuel Meafou
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One Of The Great European Nights | Bath Beat Saints 43-41
The Investec Champions Cup just delivered an all-time European classic. Before heading to Bordeaux for more incredible rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole sat down to process Bath’s 43-41 victory over Northampton Saints.
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Prepare For The Game Of The Season! Champions Cup Quarter Final Preview
The Investec Champions Cup quarter-final weekend is around the corner so Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are packing their bags for Bordeaux as they prepare to watch a mouthwatering weekend of rugby.
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Inside Scotland's W6N Camp: National Pride, Female Warriors & Post-Match Nights Out
Scotland trio Evie Gallagher, Evie Wills and Francesca McGhie tell Shaunagh Brown and Ruby Tui what really happens inside Scotland’s Guinness Women’s Six Nations camp. From playing in front of 25,000 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. Who rooms with who and why? And the best spots for a post-match night out. This is the definitive tell-all on camp life.
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We LOVE Knockout Rugby! Champions Cup Last Eight All Set
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole love knockout rugby, and they’ve spent Easter weekend watching eight games in the Investec Champions Cup - the greatest club competition in the world.
In this episode, Bordeaux gave the performance of the wekeend, but what makes them and Toulouse the best sides in Europe? Bath beat Saracens to set up a mouth-watering all-English quarter-final against Northampton Saints.
Pollock's Huge Deal, Inside Leicester's Revolution & Roebuck Winger Masterclass
The Investec Champions Cup returns this weekend so Dan Cole and Ben Youngs are hear with an ultimate preview of the Round of 16.
Plus, is Henry Pollock's deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Talent Agency a good thing for rugby? And will we be seeing a Geoff Parling vs Craig Doyle bout soon?
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Women’s Six Nations Preview: Ruby Returns, Captain Meg & Stranded Sadia
Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown are back together to preview the Guinness Women’s Six Nations. They’re joined by World Cup winner and Red Rose Sadia Kabeya for an inside look into England camp ahead of the tournament.
There’s plenty to get into... from fresh leadership and coaching changes to squad pregnancies(!) Plus, Ruby and Shaunagh share their table predictions for what promises to be a huge S
New Signings: Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane join For The Love Of Rugby
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up their new friends in Cape Town to launch a new South African version of For The Love Of Rugby,
Breaking News: We now have a new South African YouTube channel hosted by double Rugby World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane.
If you're a Springbok fan, you can expect new episodes every Tuesday. There'll be deep dives into working with Rassie, winning Wor
How We Became Professional Rugby Players
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole answer your questions on becoming a professional rugby player while picking their teams of only Bens and Dans.
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Ranking The Top 10 Triple Hard B*stards
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole take on the challenge of deciding who is the toughest rugby player of all time.
Watch Danny Care & Joe Marler's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICrDBaAbXWk
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England Hit Rock Bottom. What Next?
England have lost four matches in a Men's Six Nations Championship for the first time ever. With less than 18 months until the 2027 Rugby World Cup, can they get out of their slump? Luckily, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are on hand to provide solutions to England's problems.
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