The Rugby Bunker

About The Rugby Bunker

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.

Publisher

Viral Tribe Entertainment

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Sept 2025

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   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

2. 

   14 Oct 2026

   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

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   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

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

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