The Rugby Bunker
The Rugby Bunker
Viral Tribe Entertainment
The Rugby Bunker gives you the insight and tactical understanding you need, hosted by Ben Coles (The Observer) and featuring regular guests including Charlie Morgan (The Times). Listen for expert analysis from established rugby journalists, with regular features plus a range of guests, and improve your knowledge of the game each week by joining us in The Rugby Bunker.
Tactical trends, the latest on England and PREM Round 5 predictions
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by analyst and author Sam Larner to discuss the latest tactical trends this season, how England are shaping up for the autumn - and who should start at centre - before predicting Round 5 of the PREM. Clips on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 29
1 hr 5 min
An odd Saracens week, visiting Ed Slater and PREM predictions
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to break down a fascinating week at Saracens, featuring statements hitting out at journalists and a wine tasting in the home changing room (which Ben went to). They also discuss Charlie's visit to see Ed Slater and his excellent article in The Sunday Times, before predicting the five games in the PREM this weekend. Clips on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 22
49 min
Tryfests, artificial pitches and the return of the Champions Cup
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are back to unpack Northampton's wild 71-48 win over Bath, the latest criticism of artificial pitches from Louis Rees-Zammit, before looking ahead to this weekend's Champions Cup action in a one-off round before November. Clips available on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 14
34 min
Can the Wallabies win at Eden Park? Plus PREM previews
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) discuss the first Bledisloe Cup game of the year, joined by guest Sam Bruce of ESPN, before getting into a lively slate of PREM games including Northampton hosting Bath. Clips on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 8
50 min
Saracens 'Wine Consultant', the return of the PREM and Australia's win over South Africa
Ben Coles (Whisky Consultant) and Charlie Morgan (Beer Consultant) are back to go through an entertaining opening weekend of the PREM - with more points and away wins than ever before - while also discussing Brendan Venter's new job title at Saracens. Video clips on Youtube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 1
39 min
Predicting the PREM 2026/27 table | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) give their predictions on how the PREM table will look at the end the season from last to first, while only agreeing on a handful of clubs. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25
46 min
Springboks triumph 3-1, Prem thoughts on Marchant, Searle and Exeter
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) look back on South Africa clinching the Greatest Rivalry 3-1 over New Zealand in Baltimore, before turning attention to the PREM with a few thoughts before the big preview next week. Watch clips on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 17
30 min
Breaking down contracts for Pollock and Borthwick, previewing SA-NZ IV
Ben Coles (The Observer) and Charlie Morgan (The Times) are reunited to discuss new contracts for Henry Pollock (not for £1m) at Northampton and Steve Borthwick with England, breaking down what they both really mean. They then discuss this weekend's final match in the Greatest Rivalry series between New Zealand and South Africa in Baltimore. Video version on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10
32 min
Springboks or All Blacks - who goes 2-1 up at Soccer City?
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by New Zealand journalist Liam Napier (New Zealand Herald) ahead of the huge third Test at Soccer City, as the Springboks and All Blacks battle to go 2-1 in the Greatest Rivalry series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4
26 min
Will the Springboks bounce back in Cape Town? | The Rugby Bunker
Ben Coles (The Observer) is joined by Daniel Gallan (RugbyPass, The Guardian) to pick through New Zealand's win at Ellis Park last weekend, before turning their attention to the second match in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry in Cape Town this weekend. Follow Ben's Substack: https://theofffieldreview.substack.com/ Ben's work for The Observer: https://observer.co.uk/contributor/ben-coles?type=read Daniel's work for RugbyPass: https://www.rugbypass.com/contributors/daniel-gallan/ #rugbyunion #rugbyanalysis #rugby #springboks #allblacks #greatestrivalry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 27
29 min
Load more