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The Times · 579 episodes with transcripts

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.

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Will Spain host the World Cup? Plus England’s European struggles and the Red Roses lose

October 19, 2026

Alfie Reynolds (0:15)

Hello, hello, welcome everyone. This is The Ruck, the rugby podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times. I'm Alfie Reynolds. Great to have you with us. Coming up today, the Champions Cup is up and running for another year. Some great matches, but not a great weekend for the English clubs. The Red Roses, and this…

Will Kelleher (0:49)

Hello, mate. You all right?

Alfie Reynolds (0:50)

I'm very well. How are you doing?

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