The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

Apr 08 2025 175 ep. 90 mins 246
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2014. Ireland are on the up, Magali Harvey fever is rife, and surely *someone* has to stop the Black Ferns. Join the idiots behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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2014 #11 - France 55-3 South Africa

Apr 08 2025 80 mins  
It's rugby time! France take on South Africa in the 2014 World Cup! We give you a brief history of women's rugby in South Africa, amongst a quick glaze of an all-timer (in terms of vibes at least) French team, as well as a critical analysis of hit rugby drinking song "Jesus Can't Play Rugby".Theme music is a remix of "World In Union", produced by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.

2014 #10 - Canada 42-7 Samoa

Apr 02 2025 83 mins  
We're back, and this time to discuss a game that took place at French Rugby's headquarters! We talk Stephen Luatua lore, quidditch, multi-sport athletes and a little bit about a game between Canada and Samoa.Intro music is a remix of World In Union produced by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2014 #9 - England 45-5 Spain (with Jessica Hayden)

Dec 05 2024 85 mins  
Rugby journalist/author/columnist/presenter Jessica Hayden joins us to watch Spain take on the team she knows better than anyone: the Red Roses! We get Jess' backstory, including how she accidentally started her rugby career. We also discuss Gary Lineker's niece, sassy Spanish coaches and an England player who hunts burglars.Thanks so much to Jess (@jesshaydenrugby on Instagram, @_

2014 #8 - Australia 26-3 Wales (with Draft Rugby's Harry & Nelson Dale)

Nov 14 2024 113 mins  
In a regular feature of this podcast, Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale join us to discuss the Wallaroos hammering someone. And this time it's.... Wales. We discuss our in-person meeting, the story of Lyon, David Campese and checkers.You can follow Draft Rugby online at @DraftRugby, or the Dales individually at @Nelsonhdale and @harrisondale88. The lads claim they'll start record

2014 #7 - England 65-3 Samoa (with Matt Merritt)

Nov 07 2024 94 mins  
Rugby writer Matt Merritt is our guest today, as we watch the opening game for a legendary England team. Whilst we're there, we discuss Matt's tips for getting free beer, the Tweenies, Jerry Collins' three sisters and an England player with a number one single.Theme tune remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2014 #6 - USA 47-7 Kazakhstan (with Rugby Julia)

Oct 31 2024 102 mins  
Julia Singer AKA Rugby Julia joins us to watch her beloved US Eagles hammer a battling Kazakhstan side. Amongst a critical analysis of the state of Twitter, we dissect Julia's choice to adopt Wales as her second team, discover more inspiring stories and assess Siya Kolisi's career prospects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2014 #5 - France 26-0 Wales (with Philippa Tuttiett)

Oct 24 2024 75 mins  
Former Wales winger Philippa Tuttiett joins us (!!!) to provide actual insight and analysis on the pod talk about Wales' pre-World Cup prep, hair, and nutmegs.Thanks so much to Philippa (@PhilippaTuttiett) for giving us her time, as well as so much quality insight. She has a brilliant new PWR-themed podcast with Nick Heath (previous guest of the podcast and all-round diamond of a m

2014 #4 - Ireland 23-17 USA

Oct 03 2024 85 mins  
After a big week for Irish rugby, it's time to talk about the opening game of an era-defining World Cup campaign for them! As well as their win over the USA, we discuss Netflix series YOU, James Bond, Kilimanjaro and many many other relevant topics.Theme music is a remix of "World in Union" by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2014 #3 - Australia 26-3 South Africa

Sep 12 2024 86 mins  
It's time for the Wallaroos and the Springboks! We go in depth on a game of two halves, that felt more like a game of one half. In the meantime, we talk Tarantino, Oasis, language and the bizarre stories of some Australian rugby legends.Theme tune is a remix of World In Union by Davoli. Check out his album "Notes For A New Year" on all good streaming platforms. Sound of the summer.

2014 #2 - Canada 31-5.7 Spain

Sep 05 2024 100 mins  
We carry on our celebration of the 2014 World Cup, as we watch Canada's 31... 5? win over Spain. Who knows, we're still not sure about Schrodinger's Conversion. We talk about nothing other than the game, so don't worry about that.The theme music for this is a new version of "World In Union", remixed by Davoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.