An inspired and supremely physical South Africa levelled the 2021 series last week, so who better to join Will than a Springbok centurion with experience of beating the Lions? Jean de Villiers started the first two Tests back in 2009, and – ahe

Ep 9: Will with Tadhg Beirne

Jul 27th, 2021 41m 26s

This week, Will is joined by a player with a remarkable story: one who's gone from delivering pizzas in Dublin to show-stealing performances in the jerseys of the Scarlets, Munster, Ireland, and - now - the British & Irish Lions. Having come of

Ep 8: Will with Ken Owens

Jul 20th, 2021 48m 37s

As the first Lions Test against South Africa draws ever closer, Ken Owens took some time out to join Will on this week's podcast. The CEO of the Lions' choir reflects on life in the bubble and gives an insight into how the players are feeling a

Ep 7: Will with John Bentley

Jul 13th, 2021 57m 27s

With the first Test just over a week away, Will is joined by John ‘Bentos’ Bentley, who toured South Africa in 1997. Bentley not only started twice against the Springboks in that series win, but will go down as a Lions legend for his stunning s

Ep 6: Will with Beast & Raging Bull

Jul 6th, 2021 1h 7m

As the Lions tour in South Africa gets under way Will is joined by two legends of the front row club in Tandai Mtawarira & Phil Vickery. They discuss going head to head in the 2009 Lions series, the importance of the scrum in their respective W

Ep 5: Will with Sam Warburton

Jun 29th, 2021 1h 7m

Lions legend Sam Warburton joins Will on this week's podcast. The pair react to the 2021 squad's opening outing, including Alun Wyn Jones' injury heartbreak and Conor Murray's appointment as captain. Sam also reminisces on his time wearing the

Ep 4: Will with Jacques Nienaber & Felix Jones

Jun 24th, 2021 1h 15m

This week Will has the Springboks coaching duo for you in the shape of Assistant Coach Felix Jones and Head Coach Jacques Nienaber. Felix describes his early retirement and route to the South Africa camp via Munster. Jacques chats about his equ

Ep 3: Will with Gregor Townsend

Jun 15th, 2021 51m 18s

British and Irish Lions attack coach Gregor Townsend joins Will Greenwood on the his latest Lions podcast, chatting strategy, coaching, and experiences as a Lion...

Ep 2: Will with Dr. James Robson

Jun 8th, 2021 50m 41s

The second episode of Will Greenwood’s Lions Podcast sees him reunited with Dr. James Robson. ‘Robbo’ as he’s affectionately known, was the Lions Team Doctor & Physio on six consecutive Lions tours from 1993-2013 and saved Will’s life on the 19

Ep 1: Will with Alastair Campbell

Jun 1st, 2021 1h 2m

Will Greenwood's Podcast is back - this time with a Lions flavour. In this first episode, Will catches up with former Downing Street Director of Communications, Alastair Campbell who was also in charge of all communications on the 2005 Lions To

Will Greenwood's Lions Podcast Teaser

May 26th, 2021 39s

Will Greenwood's Lions Podcast is back from Tuesday 1st June to build up to the 2021 Lions Tour of South Africa. Featuring special guests and personalities linked with the famous red jersey, this is the place for your Lions podcast fix!

Ep 21: Lion Man - Sir Ian McGeechan

Dec 21st, 2020 1h 23m

Sir Ian McGeechan joins Miles Harrison to talk all things British & Irish Lions in a special edition of our podcast. 1974, 1997 and the 2009 tours, all to South Africa, are discussed in detail and the duo also look ahead to the 2021 tour with '

Ep 20: LCD

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 8m

On the pod this week Will & Rupert are joined by Exeter & England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie. They reflect on the Chiefs' brilliant 2020, the recent draw for Rugby World Cup 2023 and how the Heineken Champions Cup is shaping up after round 1. Wil

Ep 19: Superhero Kevin Sinfield

Dec 7th, 2020 1h 3m

An episode not to be missed this week. After finishing his seventh marathon in as many days in support of Rob Burrow and the Motor Neurone Disease Association, Leeds Rhinos Director of Rugby Kevin Sinfield joins us.Will and Rupert also reflect

2017 Lions Rugby Retro: Warren Gatland

Dec 4th, 2020 14m 26s

Widely written off and at times ridiculed by his own media, Warren Gatland led the 2017 British & Irish Lions back to his home country to take on New Zealand. In the company of James Gemmell & Miles Harrison he recalls the epic conclusion to th

Ep 18: Rugby Royalty - Emily Scarratt

Dec 1st, 2020 1h 7m

On the pod this week Will & Rupert are joined by rugby royalty as Emily Scarratt reflects on the Red Roses' autumn and looks ahead to RWC 2021 in New Zealand.Our duo discuss all the latest news from the game including Pablo Matera's suspens

Ep 18: Rugby Royalty - Emily Scarratt

Dec 1st, 2020 1h 7m

2013 Lions Rugby Retro: Jamie Roberts

Nov 27th, 2020 14m 48s

James Gemmell & Miles Harrison wind back the clock with Jamie Roberts to remember the deciding test of the Australia v British & Irish Lions series from 2013 when he and Jonathan Davies were picked ahead of the legendary Brian O’Driscoll. Could

Ep 17: Beef 'n Greens

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 7m

On the day he turns 65, Lord Botham joins Will and Rupert on this week's episode to discuss a wide range of subjects including his grandson James playing for Wales, watching the third Test of the Lions tour with Allan Border in Sydney in 2013 a

2009 Lions Rugby Retro: Jamie Heaslip

Nov 20th, 2020 15m 2s

Jamie Heaslip joined James Gemmell and Miles Harrison to reflect on the brutal and heart-breaking second Test of the 2009 Lions tour to South Africa.

Ep 16: Cooper Trooper

Nov 18th, 2020 1h 2m

On the pod this week, Quade Cooper dialled in from Japan to give his take on the state of play in the southern hemisphere as well as talking through his career, making plain his ambition to keep improving and maybe even playing in the gold jers

2005 Lions Rugby Retro: Dan Carter

Nov 13th, 2020 13m 39s

Joining Miles Harrison & James Gemmell it's Dan Carter who comes under the Rugby Retro spotlight. He produced what many regard as the perfect performance in the second test of the New Zealand v Lions series in 2005

Ep 15: Let's Talk Pacifics

Nov 11th, 2020 1h 10m

Will & Rupert look back at the card-fest that was Australia's win in round 2 of the Tri-Nations and look forward to the Autumn Nations Cup. They are also joined by two special guests in the form of former Samoan Internationals Dan Leo & Mike Um

2001 Lions Rugby Retro: Rob Henderson

Nov 6th, 2020 14m 30s

The British & Irish Lions ultimately lost the 2001 series against Australia but in the first test they delivered arguably their greatest ever performance. Rob Henderson joins James Gemmell & Miles Harrison to remember the incredible scenes of t

Ep 14: The Six Nations Finalé... Finally

Nov 3rd, 2020 54m 53s

On this week's episode, Will and Rupert review Super Saturday, and they're joined by Red Roses Grand Slam champion, Abbie Ward. They discuss Sunday's victory over Italy, life inside the Red Roses camp and look ahead to next year's World Cup.Wil