Rugby Roundup with Big Mike

Big Mike recaps a huge week of rugby: South Africa beat New Zealand to win the series, the Griquas retained the Currie Cup, Toulouse thrashed Bordeaux, and the WXV women’s competition kicked off with standout performances. The Pacific Nations Cup final pits Japan against Fiji, Top 14 has only three unbeaten teams, and New Zealand’s NPC is full of upsets. Plus, Big Mike celebrates appearing on Tipping Point and welcomes new listeners.

Big Mike breaks down a packed rugby weekend: the Springboks and All Blacks head to Baltimore with the series on the line, surprising results in France’s Top 14 (including a 64–5 demolition), the start of WXV, and Pacific Nations Cup semifinals. He also recaps Argentina vs Australia, NPC thrillers, and key club action across Europe and the southern hemisphere. Expect match highlights, series implications, injury updates, and candid studio moments from Big Mike in this fast-paced episode.

The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike: the Test Series is tied 1-1 after two thrilling All Blacks vs Springboks matches, with the deciding third Test in Johannesburg. Australia earned a gritty win in Argentina and international fixtures included a high‑scoring All Blacks match and strong performances in women’s rugby. Club rugby headlines include the return of the Top 14 with major signings and a Toulouse vs La Rochelle showdown, Pro D2 kicking off, and the NPC delivering upsets — Hawke's Bay leading and Northland winning the Ranfurly Shield. The Currie Cup has reached the playoffs and the Farah Palmer Cup is underway. Big Mike’s weekend picks: South Africa vs New Zealand Test 3, Toulouse vs La Rochelle in the Top 14, and Hawke’s Bay vs Otago in the NPC.

The Rugby Roundup with Big Mike previews a massive test series as the All Blacks head to South Africa to face the world‑ranked Springboks, and reviews the latest domestic and international results. Highlights include weekend NPC and Currie Cup upsets, women’s international results, coaching headlines, injury and selection updates, and Big Mike’s picks and predictions for the coming fixtures. Tune in for a concise wrap of scores, form lines and must‑watch games ahead of a highly anticipated rugby weekend.

Hello from Big Mike Rugby — this episode covers the All Blacks kicking off rugby’s greatest rivalry tour with big wins over the Stormers and Sharks, a tense Australia vs Japan test, an injury worry for the Springboks, standout NPC results and ongoing action in South Africa’s Currie Cup and New Zealand’s Heartland and women’s fixtures.

It was a quieter week of rugby highlighted by the opening round of New Zealand's NPC, round three of the Currie Cup, and the Blues defeating the Waratahs to claim the women's club championship. In the Currie Cup the Lions sit atop the table while the Griqois and Cheetahs are close behind; Otago and several teams earned bonus-point wins in week one of the NPC, with Otago leading the standings. The All Blacks begin their South Africa tour with warm-up club matches against the Stormers and Sharks, and key internationals this weekend include Japan vs Australia, Argentina vs South Africa, and Fiji vs South Africa (women).

Big Mike reviews the July international window, summarising the Nations Championship standings and standout results, including strong performances from South Africa and New Zealand, plus notable matches across the Northern Hemisphere. The episode also covers the Nations Cup, U20 World Champs outcomes, the start of the Currie Cup and Super W finales, and previews the Hilux NPC kickoff and upcoming southern hemisphere tours.

Big Mike breaks down a non-stop weekend of international rugby, recapping key Nations Championship clashes (including All Blacks vs France, Japan vs Italy, and Australia vs Ireland), standout Nations Cup upsets, and the tight matches in the Americas and Europe-Asia-Africa pools. He also covers Under-20 World Cup pool results, Super W and Super Aupiki action, and provides his top three games to watch this weekend. Expect scorelines, surprises, and quick previews of upcoming fixtures as Big Mike prepares you for Week Two of international rugby.

Big Mike recaps the recent global club finals — Leinster, Northampton Saints, Toulouse, Hurricanes, Chicago Hounds, Pampas, Saracens and the Kobe Steelers — and reviews key results from the URC, Premiership, Top 14, Super Rugby, MLR and Super Rugby Americas. He also previews the new Nations Championship and Nations Cup, highlights must-watch games (New Zealand v France, Fiji v Wales, Argentina v Scotland, Uruguay v Georgia) and picks his top three fixtures for the weekend.

Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup covers a blockbuster weekend: five finals to play, the Springboks back in action, and huge club results reshaping the title races. Highlights include the Chiefs’ 49–12 semi demolition of the Crusaders, Exeter’s upset over Bath, and major finals coming up — Northampton vs Exeter (Premiership), Leinster vs Bulls (URC) and Hurricanes vs Chiefs (Super Rugby Pacific). Also covered: Top 14 semis, Major League Rugby and Super Rugby Aupiki updates, women’s club finals, and upcoming international fixtures including the Barbarians and New Zealand Māori.

Big Mike recaps a blockbuster weekend: new champions in Japan and France’s D2, South Africa’s sevens triumph, and decisive results that set the Top 14 and URC finals. He also previews the upcoming semi-finals across Super Rugby Pacific, Super Rugby Americas, Major League Rugby, the Premiership (men’s and women’s), and highlights the key matches to watch this weekend.

Big Mike delivers a shorter episode covering this weekend's major rugby action after a family illness—highlighting URC semifinals (Glasgow vs Bulls, Leinster vs Stormers), the Japan League 1 final (Kobe Steelers vs Kubota Spears), Premiership and Top 14 final-round drama, Super Rugby Pacific playoffs, MLR outcomes, and the latest Sevens results. Mike closes with his Big 3 picks — Kobe Steelers v Kubota Spears, Glasgow v Bulls, and Chiefs v Reds — and a quick personal sign-off encouraging viewers to enjoy the rugby.

Big Mike reviews a wild weekend of rugby: three new champions crowned (Pumas, Bordeaux and Montpellier), the Hurricanes securing top spot, big scoring outings in Japan, and a dramatic South African final decided in extra time. He recaps Super Rugby results, Super Rugby Americas blowouts, Major League Rugby standings, promotion/relegation action in Japan, and previews the big upcoming quarterfinals and finals across competitions.

Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup reviews a massive weekend of rugby: Northampton’s 94-33 rout, surprise upsets like the Western Force over the Reds, a 35-35 Scarlets-Dragons draw, Top 14 twists, Super Rugby Pacific standings, Major League Rugby results, and England crowned Women’s Six Nations champions. Looking ahead, the URC quarterfinals are set, the European Champions Cup final pits Leinster against Bordeaux (Big Mike picks Bordeaux), Montpellier faces Ulster in the Challenge Cup, and key Super Rugby and Japan League matches will shape the next round of action.

Big Mike’s Rugby Roundup covers the weekend’s biggest moments: Saitama Wild Knights’ 45–0 win over Toshiba Brave Lupus, Bordeaux’s 40–38 comeback at Bayonne, Connacht’s surprising 26–7 upset of Munster, and key international women’s results with Japan crowned Asia champions. Looking ahead: a blockbuster Women’s Six Nations clash between England and France, final-round deciders in the URC, Top 14 and Super Rugby, plus the Chicago Hounds staying unbeaten in Major League Rugby.

Big Mike breaks down a packed weekend of rugby: Northampton’s last‑gasp win over Bath, New Zealand’s women dominating the Pacific Four, dramatic extra‑time thrills in Super Round, and shock upsets like Benetton over Leinster. Plus a look ahead to European Champions Cup semifinals and key Super Rugby and Japan League matchups.

Big Mike's Rugby Roundup for April 22, 2026 delivers a brisk recap of the week's action: shock Super Rugby wins in Canberra and Perth, the Chiefs' extra-time finale, Saracens' 85-19 rout, plus key results from the URC, Top 14, Premiership and international competitions. Also covers the Women's Six Nations, Pacific Four, Japan League, Major League Rugby, South Africa Cup and upcoming fixtures — a concise, lively summary of everything rugby fans need to know.

Big Mike recaps a weekend of stunning rugby: Glasgow lead the URC, Pampas and Dogos dominate Super Rugby Americas, and the Griquas deliver a mammoth South Africa Cup win. Highlights include a shock Japan League upset, a last-gasp Northampton Saints victory, and Bordeaux toppling Toulouse in the Top 14. Plus: Super Rugby drama, Premiership and Women’s Premiership thrills, and a look ahead to the relaunch of Major League Rugby and a packed schedule of international and club fixtures.

It was a weekend of rugby like no other — France clinched the Six Nations in a 48-46 classic, Portugal stunned Georgia to win the Rugby Europe Championship, and Leicester thrashed Exeter 66-14. Big Mike breaks down those headlines, key club results from the URC, Premiership, Top 14 and Japan League One, plus Super Rugby, Super Rugby Americas and women’s sevens action, finishing with previews of the upcoming fixtures.

Big Mike recaps a wild week of rugby: Italy's historic win over England, a 101-7 South African rout, Scotland's dominant victory over France, and the Reds' last-minute comeback against the Brumbies. He also covers results across the Six Nations, Rugby Europe Championship, Super Rugby Pacific and Americas, club competitions, and sevens action. Looking ahead, Big Mike previews the weekend's key fixtures — Georgia vs Portugal in the Rugby Europe final, Ireland vs Scotland and France vs England in the Six Nations — and highlights the top matches to watch. Tune in for quick results, standings, and the Big 3 games to follow.