For The Love Of Rugby

Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are joined by Chris Robshaw and Squidge Rugby at the iconic Birmingham Town Hall for the 2026 For The Love Of Rugby Draft.

In this episode, our four competitors will battle it out to pick the greatest England Men's XV of the 21st century.

Oh, and don't get snaked by the snake.

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World Rugby’s controversial decision to trial smaller rugby balls in the women’s game is up for debate as Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown chime in on one of rugby’s biggest talking points. Plus, Ruby finally reveals the answer to the question fans have been asking — where will Ruby Tui play next?

The pair also break down the biggest moments from the penultimate round of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, including the standout battles and players making headlines ahead of Super Sunday.

And with the championship on the line in Bordeaux, what do the Red Roses need to change in their game if they want to beat France and win another Women’s Six Nations title? Ruby and Shaunagh discuss what could decide the trophy.

Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has announced two new UK partnerships in women’s rugby, driven by a shared belief that investing in the women’s game creates impact well beyond the pitch. Through a formal partnership with the Rugby Players Association’s Thrive programme and Mitsubishi Electric’s Parallel Potential platform, the combined goal is to provide athletes with meaningful career support during, and beyond their playing careers. In addition, Mitsubishi Electric has become an official partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), strengthening its

commitment to the domestic league and the continued growth of the women’s game. To find out more go to: www.parallelpotential.com

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In quite possibly the loosest episode of For The Love Of Rugby, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole are in Galway for a pint with one of Ireland rugby's favourite sons: the man, the myth, the Mack Hansen.

From sunny Canberra to the wild west of Ireland, Mack opens up about his journey through rugby, life in Galway, and what it meant to tour his homeland of Australia with the British & Irish Lions.

Dodgy trims, naked wrestling and tattoos of legendary coaches: this is how you become an off-pitch icon.

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Ireland's player of the 2026 Men's Six Nations Stuart McCloskey hosts Ben Youngs and Dan Cole in his favourite Belfast pub for a deep dive into the Ireland rugby team.

We get the lowdown on the world-class players in Andy Farrell's squad, the influence of Johnny Sexton & Paul O'Connell and the brewing rivalry with South Africa's Springboks.

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Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown return to the For the Love of Rugby studio to answer your questions. Who’s the toughest opponent they’ve ever played against on a rugby pitch? How early do they arrive at the airport? Who do they think will win the PWR this season? And where does a former Red Rose and Black Fern do their big shop these days? It’s all revealed in the this episode.

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