Rugby legends Will Carling, Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies and Dean Richards share their unflitered and sometimes almost unbelievable stories from their incredible playing careers both on and off the pitch.
From pre-match pranks & on pitch bust-ups to post match escapades the trio are not holding anything back. Unmissable!
Nelson Mandela and Dewi Morris - What Could Possibly Go Wrong!?
Well... listen to find out but also cannibalism fears and drownings on a Wales tour, Deano recalls dropping Austin Healey and how the police infiltrated the Welsh team!
27 Mar 2025
Thank The Lord There Were No Mobile Phones!
Lions captaincy, Jiffy's biggest regret and who admits trashing a hotel room after a Frank Bruno defeat... it's an interesting mix this week on the pod!
21 Mar 2025
Deano on the Dance Floor and Commentary Greats
Deano was known for many things but clubbing in SW London... yes it's true! The boys reminisce about those nights, the best commentators they have worked with and is it time for the Six Nations to change...?
14 Mar 2025
Will In the Headlines...again!
Jiffy's knockout punch, Deano admits enjoying getting a kicking, nights out in Dublin and which England debutant stole the cutlery from the Park Lane Hotel!
7 Mar 2025
Who shot Peter Winterbottom?
How a Welshman nearly killed an Englishman on a Lions tour, how the England team blew £26,000 in 3 hours before a World Cup quarterfinal plus Jiffy and Nigel Owens mistaken identity!!
28 Feb 2025
What Goes On At Halftime!
The boys spill the secrets of what really happens at half-time during internationals, debate why Neflix dropped the Six Nations and Deano recalls how he sabotaged Wasps legend Trevor Leota the night before a match!
21 Feb 2025
Who's the GOAT & Jiffy’s Naked Wrestling...
The boys chat about Antoine Dupont and how he compares to the greats of their eras, what Danie Gerber has in common with Claudia Winkleman and Jiffy confesses about naked wrestling in New Zealand!
14 Feb 2025
Big and Large but Squeaky Clean
In this week's pod the boys discuss their best-ever coaches, reveal why Jerry Guscott was nicknamed "Drives" and Deano explains why he was once punched by an opponent's wife!
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7 Feb 2025
Deano’s Calcutta Cup Chaos
In this week's pod Deano tells Will what he REALLY thought of his captaincy skills, Jiffy admits to undue influencing of referees and the boys discuss what their one 'sliding doors' moment was...and yes 'Bloodgate' gets a mention!
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31 Jan 2025
Pilot Episode: Paris Parties and Will Gets Married!
In this Pilot episode our three technologically challenged rugby icons attempt to record their first-ever podcast! It's a bit rough round the edges - just like the trio themselves but you'll hear things you have NEVER heard before!
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