Free Daily Podcast Summary
The Ruck: Daily Summaries Delivered
by The Times
The podcast they play in heaven. Join Alfie, Alex, Will and Charlie along with the best of The Times and The Sunday Times rugby writers as they ruck over the best games and biggest names from the domestic season and the international calendar.
Latest Episodes
The most recent episodes — sign up to get AI-powered summaries of each one.
- Today35 min
England dismantle dismal Wallabies
England began their November with a comfortable 45-22 victory over Australia at Twickenham.Alfie, Will and Charlie reflect on the performance and the victory and ask if it was the perfect start to England's Autumn campaign?Plus, who should replace the injured Seb Atkinson against Japan? What's the latest on Immanuel Feyi-Waboso's injury? And, why were Australia so poor? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 days ago54 min
Do England have a culture problem?
England play Australia on Sunday to start their November internationals. But how much of an issue is the culture within the England environment?Owen Slot joins Alfie, Alex and Will to discuss his article which revealed the tensions and issues within Steve Borthwick's set-upWill has had a chat with the former Australia winger Nick Cummins, known as the 'honey badger'. They look ahead to the match on Sunday, the World Cup in 2027 and Nick's iconic post-match one-liners.Then Alfie, Will and Alex react to the England team named by Steve Borthwick, explain the senior leadership's reaction to Slotty's article and tee-up the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 6 days ago44 min
Nations Championship preview: Who should be England's fly-half?
The Nations Championship returns this weekend!Ahead of a bumper month of international rugby Alfie, Stuart and Charlie look ahead to all the action.With Fin Smith potentially sidelined they ask who should start at fly-half for England against Australia? Despite their world ranking is there reason for Welsh positivity this Autumn? Plus, how much of an eye does each nation have on the world cup next year?And, Mark Palmer joins the show to preview Scotland's match against the All Blacks. What chance does he give Gregor Townsend's side of getting a first victory over New Zealand? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 1 weeks ago57 min
Rain-soaked Prem thrills, Borthwick's squad and Mitchell's England dilemma
Following Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Alex, Elgan and Barnsey look back on the action.They pick through an entertaining round of matches which, despite the torrential conditions, produced some excellent match-ups!What is going wrong for Sale and Saracens? Have Harlequins turned a corner? And, are Gloucester proving that they're the real deal?Plus, the boys chat about Steve Borthwick's England training squad ahead of the November internationals and look back on another defeat for the Red Roses! Following their defeat to Canada John Mitchell raised concerns about the PWR. Is he right to question the amount of game-time for England players? Or is the bigger picture more important? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Derby day ding dongs! Inside Leicester Tigers
It's Derby Weekend in the Gallagher Prem!So, Will and Alfie have travelled to Leicester to chat with tight-head Joe Heyes and Tigers' captain Ollie Chessum.They preview their massive game against rivals Northampton Saints this weekend and chat about leadership, the club's DNA and why it's best to embrace the spice of a local derby.Plus, why was Ollie grumpy? And, how will Joe get on with Will's history quiz? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 2 weeks ago57 min
Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose
Spain have launched their bid to host the 2035 Rugby World Cup!The federations president Juan Carlos Martin 'Hansen' joins Alfie, Will and Elgan and explains why hosting the world cup would be transformative for rugby in the country. He also outlines plans for a professional Spanish franchise to join the URC and their hopes of competing in the 6 Nations.Plus, in the Champions Cup it was a poor weekend of results for the English clubs. Have Bath already blown any hope of winning the competition?And, the Red Roses finally lost a test match, what does that reveal about the women's game? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Wild scores, and thin crowds: how healthy is the Prem?
Following the third round of action in the Gallagher Prem Alfie, Will and Charlie review both the amazing matches on the pitch and the storylines off it.Is Northampton 71, Bath 48 a good thing for the sport? Why are we getting so many crazy scorelines? And, does the league have an attendance problem?Plus, issues with synthetic pitches, New Zealand winning the Bledisloe again and the Champions Cup returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 5, 202652 min
Another Harlequins crisis and Venter bottles the media
Alfie, Will, Charlie and Elgan look back on the second round of action from the Prem.Gloucester, Bristol and Bath remain unbeaten, whilst Sale picked up a hugely important victory away to Saracens.Exeter and Harlequins both remain without a win, which club should be more concerned?Are Harlequins in another crisis? What's so impressive about Bristol's defence? And, would a Prem Welsh XV beat an equivalent side from the URC?Plus, after Brendan Venter changed his job title to 'Wine consultant' to avoid media duties, the boys discuss why it's an issue and what it reveals about the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Get The Ruck summaries in your inbox
Free AI-powered daily recaps. Key takeaways, quotes, and mentions — in a 5-minute read.
Get Free Summaries →Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
You Might Also Like
Listeners also like.
Rugby Union Weekly
A weekly rugby union discussion featuring analysis, guest interviews, and major story coverage from the sport.
The Rugby Rundown
Expert analysis and global rugby coverage spanning international competitions, Major League Rugby, and USA Rugby with former players.
The Roar Rugby Podcast
Expert analysis and debates on Super Rugby, the Wallabies, and international rugby with hosts Christy Doran and Matt Toomua.
The Rugby Bunker
Expert rugby analysis and tactical insights from seasoned journalists and guests, breaking down the game week by week.
Women's Rugby Pod
Coverage of global women's rugby union with news, interviews, and analysis from top players and hosts Sarah Hunter and Sadia Kabeya.
The Official Rugby World Cup 2025 Podcast
Players, coaches, and insiders share behind-the-scenes stories and insights from the 2025 Rugby World Cup tournament in England.
The Ireland Rugby Social Podcast
Rugby analysis and stories from player Conor Murray, covering key moments, legends, and rivalries in Irish and international rugby.
Scrum V
Coverage of Welsh rugby with news, analysis, and interviews.
The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective
A detailed match-by-match retrospective of each Rugby World Cup, celebrating the evolution of the sport with humor and insight.
72+: The EFL Podcast
BBC Radio 5 Live
Leicester Tigers Rugby Show
BBC Radio Leicester
The Final Word Ashes Daily podcast
Cricket analysts discuss daily developments from the Ashes series between Australia and England.
Customized Recaps
AI-powered recaps with compact key takeaways, quotes, and insights.
Straight to Your Inbox
Get key takeaways from The Ruck in a 5-minute read.
Save Hours Every Week
Stay current on your favorite podcasts without falling behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podzilla's The Ruck daily summary?
It's a free AI-powered email that summarizes new episodes of The Ruck as soon as they're published. You get the key takeaways, notable quotes, and links & mentions — all in a quick read.
How does the The Ruck podcast summary work?
When a new episode drops, our AI transcribes and analyzes it, then generates a personalized summary tailored to your interests and profession. It's delivered to your inbox every morning.
Is this an official The Ruck product?
No. Podzilla is an independent service that summarizes publicly available podcast content. We're not affiliated with or endorsed by The Times.
Can I get summaries of other podcasts too?
Absolutely! The free plan covers up to 3 podcasts, any in the catalog. Basic raises that to 15, Pro to 40 and Max to 100. Browse our full catalog at /podcasts.
How often does The Ruck release new episodes?
The Ruck publishes 2x weekly. Our AI generates a summary within hours of each new episode.
What topics does The Ruck cover?
The Ruck covers topics including News, Sports, Rugby. Our AI identifies the specific themes in each episode and highlights what matters most to you.
Start getting The Ruck summaries tomorrow morning.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.