HG Rugby

In this episode we break down how UBB beat the Bulls away in South Africa and how Italian Winger Ange Capuozzo inspired Toulouse to a commanding victory at home to the Sharks. Don't worry, we also give credit to the...

Last weekend, Wales took on the World Champion Springboks of South Africa in Cardiff for what was one of the most controversial games in the nation's history. Devoid of their best players and playing against a backdrop...

In this episode we break down how Ronan O'Gara has gotten himself in line for yet another ban in the TOP 14 following La Rochelle's defeat to Pau. We also chat about Antoine Dupont's long awaited return and the latest...

Ireland have been experiencing a golden age of rugby, but now their fans are starting to get angry - why? Is it just because results have started to turn, and if so what are the reasons for that? I was joined by my...

In this episode we review France's thrilling win over Australia and talk about yet another majestic performance from French star winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey! We also look at how they solved their problem position and...

The 24 teams for the Rugby World Cup in 2027 are locked in. In this podcast we deep dive the T2 nations who will play at the World Cup, how they got there and what comes next. We Also react to the news of the nations...

In this episode we review France's hard fought victory over Fiji and analyse why they found it such a difficult game. Have France gone backwards? or are Fiji good enough to trouble any team? We also get all the latest...

England vs New Zealand brought Scott Robertson's 3rd defeat of 2025 as All Blacks coach. For any other side, that record would be acceptable - but not for New Zealand. In this video I explain what I think New Zealand...

In this episode we review France's defeat at the hands of South African: deep diving the stats, tactics and biggest talking points from France vs Springboks in the 2025 November internationals. We also catch up with the...

A monthly show rounding up the biggest rugby union transfer new & gossip. This month we are talking about: - Tom Willis walks out on England - Ilona Maher's Next Move - Why I'm upset with Wales' best player For all you...

In this episode we pick our combined France v South Africa team ahead of the huge match between Le Bleu and the Springboks this weekend. We also talk all the latest results and drama from the Top 14 including what Ronan...

French rugby is genius and it is terrifying. When you sit down and analyse their game and their players you start to realise how advanced they are and how much talent their players have. In this video I use stats &...

The man who replaced Antoine Dupont for France - UBB's Maxime Lucu - is BACk! He captained his side to a thumping win over Bayonne in the Top 14 this weekend and his fellow French stars shone brighter for him being...

The Zimbabwe Sables are back at the rugby World Cup! In this podcast I was delighted to be joined by both Zimbabwe's captain Hilton Mudariki and their head coach Pieter Bernade to talk about all things Sables The guys...

Fabien Galthié has a huge dilemma for choosing his France squad - not just for the test match against the Springboks, but for the summer tours next year in the latest French rugby gossip! we also deep dive round 8 of...

This is the incredible story of James O'Connor: from being super rugby's youngest ever player, through starting against the Lions, exile in France, arrests, injuries and beating the Springboks - this has to be the...

Joe Simmonds is playing exceptionally well for Section Paloise AKA Pau! in this week's episodes we talk about his latest top moments in Pau vs Bayonne in the French Top 14 and deep dive the drama that was Toulouse vs...

Last weekend the Springboks from South Africa became back to back Rugby Championship champions by beating Los Pumas of Argentina in a historic match held at London's Allianz Stadium aka Twickenham. I was granted...

Louis Bielle-Biarrey cannot stop scoring! the UBB winger keeps breaking records with his 2 tries against Lyon making him their all time top points scorer just days before he was named French international player of the...

We need to talk about USA rugby. World Rugby have revealed a plan to invest $250m into rugby in the USA leading up to the host the rugby world cup on 2031. The news comes at a time when Major League Rugby (MLR) is in...

Ma'a Nonu was still going for Toulon but it wasn't enough to stop them falling to a dramatic defeat in Bayonne in Round 4 of the Top 14 as Joris Segonds nailed a last minute drop goal. meanwhile, UBB lost in Paris again...

A monthly show running down the biggest rugby union transfer news & gossip. This month we are talking about: - Mark Nawanaqintawase back to Union? - Jac Morgan to quit Welsh rugby? - Scotland issue new women's contracts...

Looking back on France's frustration against England's Red Roses at the Women's Rugby World Cup & R3 of the Top14 Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of...

Fiji have sewn up a third consecutive Pacific Nations Cup win with victory over Japan in the grand final. Are they now too good for the PNC? Fijian rugby is in the best place it ever has been and they have firmly made...

Welcome to the TOP 14 Digest! This weekly podcast captures all of the news and results in the world of rugby’s biggest club competition: the French Top 14 - Huw and Maz bring English language coverage of all of the...