The Ruck

The Ruck is the journalists' rugby podcast from The Times & The Sunday Times. Join Alfie Reynolds, Alex Lowe, Will Kelleher and a selection of guests every week as they provide insight and reports throughout the season, including big-name interviews and forthright analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 6: The Incomparables and a rivalry reimagined

  Aug 19, 202626 min

  In episode 6 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the sport is hurtling into the professional era. South Africa are world champions after 1995 but New Zealand are on the verge of one of their greatest moments. We hear from John Hart, who led the All Blacks on their 1996 tour of South Africa, as well as former players Sean Fitzpatrick, Ian Jones and Josh Kronfeld.  Was theirs the greatest New Zealand side of all time? Plus, former Springbok Joel Stransky describes the team’s struggle to replicate the dizzying heights of ‘95.  This podcast was produced and edited by Alfie Reynolds, with help from Hope Federico, Rob Wallace, Jamie Wall and David Whisson.  Read more: Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Springboks v All Blacks  Clips: DSPN Rugby (John Hart interview) Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Rugby’s Greatest Rivals| Episode 5: Readmission for a Rainbow Nation

  Aug 18, 202625 min

  In episode 5 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, Nelson Mandela walks free, apartheid crumbles and South Africa becomes a new country. The Springboks and the All Blacks face off once more, with Mandela seizing the opportunity to help heal a wounded nation. With the 1995 World Cup reaching its final, two of the players - former Springbok Joel Stranski and All Black captain Sean Fitzpatrick - describe being part of one of the greatest moments in sporting history. This podcast was produced and edited by Alfie Reynolds, with help from Hope Federico, Rob Wallace, Jamie Wall and David Whisson.  Read more: Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Springboks v All Blacks  Clips: World Rugby (1995 World Cup final) Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 4: Rebellion to isolation

  Aug 17, 202620 min

  In episode 4 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we focus on the most controversial rugby tour in history: the 1986 New Zealand Cavaliers. Despite the global boycott, a group of rebel Kiwi players agree to tour South Africa. Former Springbok Schalk Burger Sr describes how he found out about the deal before any of his teammates - and why it opened a door to the players being paid.  The chair of New Zealand Rugby and former World Cup-winning All Black captain David Kirk also explains his decision not to tour, and the fierce reaction amongst the NZ public when the tour went ahead. This podcast was produced and edited by Alfie Reynolds, with help from Hope Federico, Rob Wallace, Jamie Wall and David Whisson.  Read more: Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Springboks v All Blacks  Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Rugby’s Greatest Rivals | Episode 3: The Flour Bomb test

  Aug 16, 202616 min

  In episode 3 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, we are into the 1980s - a decade defined by rebellion. The 1981 Springbok tour to New Zealand goes ahead despite an international agreement to stop sporting contact with apartheid South Africa. Unrest culminates in flour bombs being thrown out of aircraft at the players. Former Springbok Rob Louw reflects on matters on and off the pitch. This podcast was produced and edited by Alfie Reynolds, with help from Hope Federico, Rob Wallace, Jamie Wall and David Whisson.  Read more: Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Springboks v All Blacks  Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Episode 2 |Racial lines drawn, and blurred

  Aug 15, 202626 min

  In episode 2 of our special series on the fierce rivalry between rugby’s superpowers, the former Springbok Morne du Plessis talks about the sheer, violent ferocity of test matches between South Africa and New Zealand.  For decades, these matches continue to be played among the shadows of race tensions in both countries. The introduction of apartheid adds pressure, boiling over in a boycott of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. This podcast was produced and edited by Alfie Reynolds, with help from Hope Federico, Rob Wallace, Jamie Wall and David Whisson.  Read more: Rugby’s Greatest Rivals: Springboks v All Blacks  Photo: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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