Rugby Tonight Podcast

Bath director of rugby and former New Zealand forward Todd Blackadder sits down with BT Sport’s Nick Mullins for an in-depth discussion on his rugby philosophy, his international career and his new challenge in the Aviva Premiership.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield are joined by resident BT Sport rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Brian O'Driscoll and Scarlets duo Jonathan and James Davies to preview the start of this season's Champions Cup competition. We also hear from Toulon backs coach Mike Ford and Simon Halliday, chairman of European Professional Club Rugby, the organisers of Europe's premier club competition.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield and BT Sport rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye are joined by Harlequins scrum-half Danny Care to reflect on his side's start to the Premiership season and the recent England training camp. Top referee JP Doyle is also on hand to offer an insight into how he handles the pressure of his job and the team also look ahead to the mouth-watering match-up between Wasps and Saracens this weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye are joined by Northampton Saints' Courtney Lawes and Leicester Tigers' Telusa Veainu to review the latest round of Aviva Premiership action and reflect on the latest news from around the rugby globe including the 13-week ban handed to Saracens' Chris Ashton for biting.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

England head coach Eddie Jones joins Rugby Tonight’s Lawrence Dallaglio for an exclusive interview at the Red Rose headquarters.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey are joined by two of the Premiership's exciting new additions - Wasps' Kurtley Beale and Worcester's Ben Te'o - as they review the opening round of action in English rugby's top flight, analyse some of the controversial moments from the weekend and reflect on the appointment of Warren Gatland as British & Irish Lions head coach for next year's tour to New Zealand.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield are joined by England and Saracens lock Maro Itoje and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to preview the start of this season's Aviva Premiership. Team GB 7s stars Tom Mitchell and Dan Bibby also drop by to reflect on their heroics at the Olympics and referee Wayne Barnes is also on hand to explain the latest Law amendments ahead of the big kick off.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hosts Craig Doyle and Sarra Elgan are joined by former Saracens flanker Jacques Burger, Exeter wing Jack Nowell and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to preview this weekend's Aviva Premiership Final between Saracens and Exeter Chiefs. Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan and England 7s Alex Gray also discuss another thrilling Sevens World Series while former Wham! star Andrew Ridgeley is on hand to talk about the latest Dallaglio Foundation Cycle Slam.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Harlequins and Scotland wing Tim Visser joins your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with regulars Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to preview this weekend's European finals, review the final round of the regular season in the Aviva Premiership, analyse the latest England training squad and to discuss the pressures players face when their careers come to an end.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Wasps fly-half Jimmy Gopperth join hosts Craig Doyle and Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to reflect on the latest twists and turns in the battle for the Aviva Premiership play-offs and the quest for survival at the other end of the table.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clermont Auvergne's Nick Abendanon and former Scotland captain Budge Pountney join host Sarra Elgan and resident rugby experts Austin Healey, Ben Kay and David Flatman to review the latest twists and turns in the battle for Aviva Premiership glory and survival - plus they preview the Champions Cup semi-finals.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Ireland and Leinster star Brian O'Driscoll returns to Rugby Tonight to review the latest Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action alongside your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarah Elgan and resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey. World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi also drops by the studio to give us the lowdown on Restart Rugby - the official charity of the Rugby Players' Association.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leicester Tigers fly-half Freddie Burns and former England cricketer Simon Jones join your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with resident experts Ben Kay and Ugo Monye to talk all things rugby and reflect on the latest Aviva Premiership action. Blind ultramarathon runner Simon Wheatcroft and artificial pitch expert Dr Paul Fleming also drop by the studio.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Referee Wayne Barnes joins your hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield along with resident experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to discuss life as a top official and the challenges he faces. The gang are also joined by TV presenter Matt Johnson and the Great Britain Wheelchair rugby team.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former England flanker Neil back joins your host Martin Bayfield and regulars Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey to review England's Six Nations Grand Slam success while journalists Owen Slot, Gavin Mairs and Alan Dymock are also on hand to offer their thoughts on the Championship.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former France international and coach Philippe Saint-Andre join host Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Lawrence Dallaglio and Austin Healey to analyse the state of French rugby, review the latest Six Nations action and ahead to Grand Slam-chasing England's crunch clash in Paris this weekend.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Wales internationals Andy Powell and Tom Shanklin join hosts Sarra Elgan and Martin Bayfield and resident rugby experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to reflect on Wales' Six Nations campaign so far and ahead to their showdown with England at Twickenham.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Italy hooker Fabio Ongaro and ex-Azzurri fly-half Diego Dominguez join your host Craig Doyle and resident experts Austin Healey and Ugo Monye to discuss the state of Italian rugby and reflect on their current Six Nations campaign.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Scotland lock Doddie Weir, current international Henry Pyrgos and Scotland team doctor James Robson join your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan and resident experts Austin Healey and Ben Kay to analyse the state of Scottish Rugby and reflect on their current Six Nations campaign.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former France and Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam joins your hosts Martin Bayfield and Sarra Elgan and BT Sport rugby experts Ben Kay and Austin Healey to review the second round of the Six Nations, analyse the state of French rugby and review the latest Aviva Premiership action.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.