The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective
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Rugby YouTuber Riaan Louw joins us to look over the last Quarter Final, as South Africa get the better of Fiji. We discuss Riaan's channel, his origin story, Jaque Fourie, Russian commentators and IMDb. Thanks to Riaan (@Ringo26 on Twitter) for joining us. Please go and visit his YouTube channel, you'll absolutely love it. Theme tune is still Allez Allez. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We move onto the third quarter final, as Argentina wash Scotland away. We talk about Pele, public wifi and personal pseudonyms. Theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez / La Pena Baiona. What a belter. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a big one today. We watch one of the most well-documented games in the history of the Rugby World Cup, and analyse all of the talking points: the Haka, the pass, the Dusautoir performance, the game management... everything. We hope you enjoy. The theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez again because it straight up bangs * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've made it to the first quarter final of the 2007 series, as England edge Australia in a dramatic encounter. We talk about Marseille, Mick Morgan and Masterchef along the way. The theme tune for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (AKA Allez Allez) and basically it's such a massive banger it might just be the theme tune for this series now lol * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! We're finally back! To watch back the final pool game of 2007! Argentina knock Ireland out, but instead we discuss French bangers, Gus Pichot's fashion sense and the NHS. Thanks for your patience, and sorry it's taken us so long to get back to this. We've missed it! The theme music for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (aka Allez Allez), as discussed in the episode. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We reflect on Wales' quarter final loss to Argentina * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we wrap up a bunch o' games from the last round of pool action. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We take an hour to get hyped about Portugal's incredible upset win over Fiji. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sorry it's late - but here's a roundup of (most of) the rest of last weekend's games. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we talk about Namibia vs Uruguay and Australia vs Portugal. The other pool games from last weekend will be with you soon! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we talk about Wales' massive win over Australia, and touch upon Scotland's victory over Tonga. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we discuss England vs Chile, Argentina vs Samoa and Portugal vs Georgia from the 2023 World Cup. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robbie/Squidge/Whatever you want to call him and Will deliver their on-the-whistle thoughts on Ireland's huge pool stage win over South Africa. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dupont. France. Uruguay. Italy. Namibia. And rugby rugby RUGBY. Please enjoy some nice words from two tired folk freshly arrived in Lyon. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today, we discuss Australia's historic win over Fiji. #3 on last week's games is still in progress - apologies for the wait! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ignore the bit where we refer to yesterday's episode. We still haven't recorded it. Logistics are hard. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
The greatest team in the world played the greatest team of all time. We report, pontificate, and eulogise from Toulouse at 2am. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our first Rugby World Cup 2023 roundup is here, and we discuss the following games: France vs New Zealand Italy vs Namibia Ireland vs Romania Australia vs Georgia England vs Argentina * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Legendary commentator and former USA 7s international Dallen Stanford joins us to watch his two adopted nations go head to head. We discuss commentary one-liners, what it's like to tackle Schalk Burger, Waisale Serevi anecdotes and Takudzwa Ngwenya's wonder try. Thanks to Dallen (@Dallen_Stanford on Twitter) for joining us. He's well worth a follow, and you can hear him on various games on the World Feed for the 2023 World Cup! We'll be pausing 2007 for a little while now as 2023 kicks off, but stay tuned for updates on the Squidge Rugby World Cup Contemporary... * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Yionel time. Forget anything else, we're here to talk about Lionel Beauxis. And more specifically, we're here to talk about his performance against Georgia in 2007. Join us as we worship our king. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". And yes, we recorded this before Romain Ntamack was ruled out of the 2023 World Cup. :( * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the big one. Robbie (@SquidgeRugby) and Will (@will_owen9) of the Squidge Rugby YouTube channel both watch Wales' infamous 2007 group stage exit at the hands of Fiji, for the first time ever. We talk about everything from coffee tables, to car parks, to camera angles. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 Rugby World Cup. This is a very long episode, so here are some time stamps if you want to break it up: 00:00 Build up / Context / Teams 46:45 First half kicks off 1:48:00 Second half 2:24:10 Full time reaction * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're hurtling towards the end of the group stage as we watch Scotland edge out Italy in a tight match. We also talk about detectives, nutrition, bouncy castles and Ramiro Pez. The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We discuss a rare fixture in rugby as Australia are just too good for a spirited Canada side. We discuss chants, lawn bowls, amateurism and the incredible Rick Suggitt. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pod favourite Jamie Wall is back to watch a memorable game between the All Blacks and Romania. In the meantime, we analyse opening titles, Afrikaans folk music and more rugby values. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's rugby time! Or is it? We get philosophical as we question what a real rugby player is, and do a rugby quiz! Meanwhile we watch Samoa vs the USA from 2007, and discover a new cult hero. But more importantly, what a rugby pitch? The theme tune for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We say goodbye to one of the all time great Tonga teams as they are edged out by England. In the process, we discuss fake rugby players, Rugby Challenge, Faao Filise and the Sipi Tau. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
We look back on Georgia's first ever Rugby World Cup win as they down Namibia, who are playing their last game of the tournament. We talk corruption, bull fighting and Witbooi. The theme music for this episode is a sample of the 2007 version of "World In Union". * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's another two teams' "world cup final" as Romania take on Portugal, who are playing their final game of the tournament. We find time to talk Mission Impossible, fish and Donald Glover. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2" * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's a big one. We move onto, in our eyes, the unofficial fifth quarter final, as Japan and Canada partake in one of the most evenly matched games of rugby you'll ever see. We passionately talk about Tier 2 rugby, Mongolian wrestling, moose and the Matsuka Generation. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pod regular Rhiannon Garth Jones returns to discuss Scotland playing something that is allegedly supposed to be "rugby". We talk languages, kit clashes and play another game of Nikki Walker World Cup. Thanks to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones) for joining us once more. The theme music for this episode is a sample of "Industrial Revolution Part 2", the official theme tune of the 2007 World Cup. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
