About this episode

The episode discusses the quarter-finals of the Champions and Challenge Cup, TMO controversies, and rugby's promotional strategies inspired by boxing.

The quarter-finals in the Champions and Challenge Cup are set. Ashy, Ugo & Chris look back at the round of 16. There were stunning solo tries and plenty of TMO controversy, but did the weekend deliver? We also preview the blockbuster showdowns in Bordeaux and Bath this weekend as the best teams in France and England go head-to-head. Who is best placed to go all the way? Should seedings from the pool stages last until the semi-finals? Which try-scoring scrum-half is mirroring Ashy’s runs? And after Ugo's boxing presentation debut it sparks a debate around what rugby can learn from boxing when it comes to promoting the sport.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashy, Ugo, Chris

Topics covered

• quarter-finals
• TMO controversy
• rugby
• Champions Cup
• Challenge Cup
• boxing

Keywords

• quarter-finals
• TMO
• rugby
• Champions Cup
• Challenge Cup
• boxing
• tries
• seedings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Champions Cup, Challenge Cup

Places: Bordeaux, Bath

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