About this episode

The episode covers rugby rivalries, recent match results, and features an interview with fly half Billy Searle.

The lads are back from Hong Kong, with plenty to unpack from the trip before getting into a big weekend of rugby. Off the pitch there’s fresh investment across the Premiership, Russell signs with Matchroom and questions around the future with Moana Pasifika and the NRL Super League talk. In the Prem, Saints edge Chiefs, Bristol put Gloucester away, Saracens hammer Sale and the race for the top four is wide open. URC wise, Leinster win in Belfast and Connacht get a big one in Cape Town. Leicester fly half Billy Searle joins us after that 62–3 win. We chat form, confidence, life at Tigers and whether England is now in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Billy Searle

Topics covered

• rivalries
• rugby investment
• Premiership results
• URC results
• Billy Searle interview

Keywords

• rugby
• Premiership
• URC
• Billy Searle
• Matchroom
• Moana Pasifika
• England

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Matchroom, Moana Pasifika, NRL Super League, Saints, Chiefs, Bristol, Gloucester, Saracens, Sale, Leinster

Places: Cape Town, England

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