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The Rugby Pod

Jim Hamilton, Andy Goode, Dan Biggar

Booking Overview

A rugby analysis show focused on international and club rugby, featuring regular commentary from former internationals and occasional external guests such as elite players, rugby legends, broadcasters, and high-profile analysts. Agencies could credibly pitch current or former international players, coaches, rugby executives, prominent commentators, and authors with strong rugby credentials; booking difficulty is high because the show attracts established figures from the professional game.

Metrics

Episodes: 514

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 325.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ringerfeed@spotify.com

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Host

Jim Hamilton - Former Scotland international rugby union player who played as a lock and has built a broadcasting career covering the professional game.

Andy Goode - Former England international rugby union player and fly-half known for his outspoken analysis of professional rugby.

Dan Biggar - Former Wales international and British & Irish Lions rugby union fly-half.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Current or former international rugby players, Rugby World Cup winners, prominent rugby broadcasters, coaches, and established figures with direct experience of elite professional rugby.
Required Achievements:  
International rugby caps, Rugby World Cup participation or victory, Leadership of a national or professional team, Established rugby broadcasting or media career

Recent Guest Discussions

Craig Doyle - Premiership Rugby, The Lewis Moody Versus MND Documentary, And Rugby Coverage

John Smit - South Africa's Dominance, Rassie Erasmus's Team, And Whether The Springboks Can Be Stopped

Recent Topics

Sports, Rugby, International Rugby, Club Rugby, Rugby Tactics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Rugby Pod
:

#5 Are Cricket Scores Good for Rugby? Leinster return Home & NFL star joins rugby club

October 13, 2026

We're back to break down a weekend of action, including Saints and Bath combining for a 119 points result and sparking a debate: are cricket scorelines good for rugby? We look at Leicester’s comeback thriller against Gloucester, Leinster’s return to the RDS, the All Blacks dismantling Australia and the Springboks making their presence felt in the URC, with the Stormers and Bulls laying down serious markers. Plus, Ulster and Munster serve up another draw, Marcus Smith returns in style and we p...

#4 New Blood at URC & Prem Summit, Bath’s Revenge and Pat Lam on Bristol’s Flying Start

October 06, 2026

Gloucester top the Prem, the Sharks lead the URC and The Dragons and Edinburgh are unbeaten, who predicted that pre season?! Jim, Goodey and Biggs break down Bath's 40-34 win over Exeter, Edinburgh continue their strong start to the season, Munster return to winning ways, Gloucester's 48-0 thrashing of Quins, Sale's revenge at Saracens and a wild 33-33 draw between Glasgow and Ulster. Bristol Director of Rugby Pat Lam also joins the pod to talk about the Bears' flying start, Louis Rees-Zammit...

#3 Club Rugby Off to a Flyer and Wallabies Shock the Boks in CHAOS!

September 29, 2026

Domestic rugby is back with a bang, and the lads are across an absolutely chaotic opening weekend. Jim reflects on pulling the boots back on for the 745 Game and picking up a broken thumb, before we dive into Saracens’ 12-try thriller against Leicester, big opening wins for Glasgow and Edinburgh, Gloucester ending their 12-year wait at Sandy Park and Louis Rees-Zammit lighting it up for Bristol. Plus, we unpack one of the wildest Test finishes you’ll ever see as Australia somehow survive four...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Rugby Pod
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How do I get in touch with The Rugby Pod?

The Rugby Pod is hosted by Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode. Its publicly listed email is ringerfeed@spotify.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Rugby Pod?

The publicly listed email for The Rugby Pod: ringerfeed@spotify.com.

How many listeners does The Rugby Pod have?

Podseeker estimates The Rugby Pod reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Rugby Pod?

The Rugby Pod typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Current or former international rugby players, Rugby World Cup winners, prominent rugby broadcasters, coaches, and established figures with direct experience of elite professional rugby. Common among recent guests: International rugby caps; Rugby World Cup participation or victory; Leadership of a national or professional team. Recent guests include Craig Doyle and John Smit.

How hard is it to get booked on The Rugby Pod?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Rugby Pod cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Rugby, International Rugby, Club Rugby, and Rugby Tactics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ringerfeed@spotify.com

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