The Rugby Pod, published by The Ringer, is hosted by Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode and Dan Biggar with a producer and weekly guests. It covers rugby news, rumours, stories and interviews with current and former internationals. The show has 513 episodes, releases weekly and runs about 84 minutes. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Long-running weekly rugby show with strong ratings and a dedicated fan base
- 513 episodes with a weekly cadence and roughly 84-minute episodes give sustained presence
- Apple Podcasts shows a 4.8 average across 165 ratings, a sign of engaged listeners
- Hosts are former internationals and the show reaches listeners across several rugby nations
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, panel discussion
- Tone
- humorous, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 80 to 95 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
The feed carries the explicit flag and episode titles cover controversies such as doping scandals and spying scandals, which are handled in discussion rather than graphically.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.theringer.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1044209457 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/ringer-the-rugby-pod |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star | 2026-10-13 | 1 h 24 min |
| #4 New Blood at URC & Prem Summit, Bath’s Revenge and Pat Lam on Brist | 2026-10-06 | 1 h 31 min |
| #3 Club Rugby Off to a Flyer and Wallabies Shock the Boks in CHAOS! | 2026-09-29 | 1 h 25 min |
| #2 Prem & URC Season Preview: Big Transfers, Predictions & Craig Doyle | 2026-09-22 | 1 h 31 min |
| #1 Pod is Back! Pre-Season, How to Stop the Boks, England’s Gamble & S | 2026-09-15 | 1 h 27 min |
| #48 Season Finale, England's Revenge in Argentina, Red Mist & Missed R | 2026-07-21 | 1 h 22 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
The Rugby Pod with Big Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar, Producer Rob and weekly guests is the most listened to Rugby podcast in the world. We cover all the latest news, rumours insight and stories, but with plenty of humour, opinions and the best interviews from the game, including current and former internationals. Follow us on social media and send us in your questions, stories and shout…
About The Rugby Pod
The Rugby Pod is a weekly rugby podcast published by The Ringer and hosted by Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode and Dan Biggar, with a producer and weekly guests. The feed describes the show as covering the latest news, rumours, insight and stories from the game, with humour, opinion and interviews with current and former internationals. It has 513 episodes and episodes typically run between 80 and 95 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 165 ratings with an average of 4.8 out of 5, and the show is listed as updated weekly. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be concentrated in the United Kingdom, Ireland and other rugby-playing nations, with an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed or episode titles.
The show suits sports brands, travel operators and sports drinks and nutrition companies seeking a rugby audience. A host-read mid-roll at estimated audience levels would sit at roughly $40 to $200 per episode.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Rugby Pod can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Rugby Pod
How much does The Rugby Pod charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at roughly $40 to $200 per episode. Final pricing is set by the show and may differ.
What is The Rugby Pod about?
The Rugby Pod is a weekly show covering rugby news, rumours, stories and interviews with current and former internationals. Hosts Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode and Dan Biggar add humour and opinion.
How do I contact The Rugby Pod about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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