After a small faff finding footage of the game, we turn to Ireland's 32-9 win over Tonga from the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We also talk about Glastonbury, Waluigi and a Tongan fullback who found himself in a jungle.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a small faff finding footage of the game, we turn to Ireland's 32-9 win over Tonga from the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We also talk about Glastonbury, Waluigi and a Tongan fullback who found himself in a jungle.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #24 - Ireland 32-9 Tonga

Linebreak Rugby's Sav is back on the pod to help us through one of the duller games of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We get the game out of the way so we can talk Gareth Chilcott, historians, church marketing strategies and breakfast cereals.Thanks to Sav (@LinebreakRugby on Twitter) for joining us once again. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linebreak Rugby's Sav is back on the pod to help us through one of the duller games of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We get the game out of the way so we can talk Gareth Chilcott, historians, church marketing strategies and breakfast cereals.Thanks to Sav (@LinebreakRugby on Twitter) for joining us once again. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #23 - England 34-6 USA (with Sav, Linebreak Rugby)

Grav from Ruck 'n' Roll joins the podcast to discuss Wales' 40-9 win over Canada from 1987. We revisit talk of bears, 10-man scrums and SuperNumber8s. We also converse about sliced bread, Mazdas, Batman and The Muppets.Thanks to Grav (@RnRRugby on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the Ruck 'n' Roll podcast on all good pod providers. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grav from Ruck 'n' Roll joins the podcast to discuss Wales' 40-9 win over Canada from 1987. We revisit talk of bears, 10-man scrums and SuperNumber8s. We also converse about sliced bread, Mazdas, Batman and The Muppets.Thanks to Grav (@RnRRugby on Twitter) for joining us. You can listen to the Ruck 'n' Roll podcast on all good pod providers. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #22 - Wales 40-9 Canada (with Grav Prosser, Ruck n Roll)

You join us as we revisit France's record-breaking 70-12 win over Zimbabwe in 1987. In a desperate plea not to talk about the game, we discuss Steven Spielberg, tobacco farming and Birmingham New Street. We also discover our new talents as detectives, and briefly visit another universe.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You join us as we revisit France's record-breaking 70-12 win over Zimbabwe in 1987. In a desperate plea not to talk about the game, we discuss Steven Spielberg, tobacco farming and Birmingham New Street. We also discover our new talents as detectives, and briefly visit another universe.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #21 - France 70-12 Zimbabwe

Adam Jenkins

Adam Jenkins of Linebreak Rugby and The Dummy Runner returns to the pod to pour over Scotland's win over Romania from 1987. While gushing over Bill McLaren, we talk Napoleon Dynamite, Spider-Man and the prophecy of Jonny Wilkinson.Thanks to Adam for joining us. You can follow him at @dummy_runner on Twitter for satirical rugby news, or @LinebreakRugby for lots of other content. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam Jenkins of Linebreak Rugby and The Dummy Runner returns to the pod to pour over Scotland's win over Romania from 1987. While gushing over Bill McLaren, we talk Napoleon Dynamite, Spider-Man and the prophecy of Jonny Wilkinson.Thanks to Adam for joining us. You can follow him at @dummy_runner on Twitter for satirical rugby news, or @LinebreakRugby for lots of other content. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #20 - Scotland 55-28 Romania (with Adam Jenkins, The Dummy Runner)

This week, we are here to talk about New Zealand's final pool match of the 1987 tournament, in which they convincingly topped Los Pumas. We talk skydiving, pre-match scandals, emergency scrum-halves and certain other guests who take the field.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we are here to talk about New Zealand's final pool match of the 1987 tournament, in which they convincingly topped Los Pumas. We talk skydiving, pre-match scandals, emergency scrum-halves and certain other guests who take the field.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #19 - New Zealand 46-15 Argentina

This week we focus on England's 60-7 victory over Japan from the 1987 World Cup, with particular focus on Burglar Bill, Stein Lager and Mark Ella's questionable commentary. We also talk about popcorn, Star Wars and Depeche Mode.Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we focus on England's 60-7 victory over Japan from the 1987 World Cup, with particular focus on Burglar Bill, Stein Lager and Mark Ella's questionable commentary. We also talk about popcorn, Star Wars and Depeche Mode.Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #18 - England 60-7 Japan

Nelson Dale

Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale return to the pod to talk about Australia battering a dropgoal-happy tier two nation in 1987. We also chat about Owen Wilson, Apocalypse Now, the philosophy of law and celebrity lifeguards. Robbie also starts his first ever YouTube beef!Thanks to Harry (@harrisondale88 on Twitter) and Nelson (@Nelsonhdale) for joining us. You can find Draft Rugby online at @draftrugby or draftrugby.com . The Draft Rugby podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, which Nelson loved! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Draft Rugby's Harry and Nelson Dale return to the pod to talk about Australia battering a dropgoal-happy tier two nation in 1987. We also chat about Owen Wilson, Apocalypse Now, the philosophy of law and celebrity lifeguards. Robbie also starts his first ever YouTube beef!Thanks to Harry (@harrisondale88 on Twitter) and Nelson (@Nelsonhdale) for joining us. You can find Draft Rugby online at @draftrugby or <a href="http://draftrugby.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">draftrugby.com</a> . The Draft Rugby podcast is available on all podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music, which Nelson loved! See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #17  - Australia 47-12 USA (with Draft Rugby's Harry & Nelson Dale)

What a rollercoaster. We talk about Italy's win over Fiji in the 1987 World Cup, with extra chat of qualification. We also talk Beyoncé, Charlie Chaplin, weird commentary and introduce a new section of the podcast, entitled "Bloody SuperBoot Story Time". Robbie also loses his mind at one point.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What a rollercoaster. We talk about Italy's win over Fiji in the 1987 World Cup, with extra chat of qualification. We also talk Beyoncé, Charlie Chaplin, weird commentary and introduce a new section of the podcast, entitled "Bloody SuperBoot Story Time". Robbie also loses his mind at one point.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #16 - Fiji 15-18 Italy

Squidge and Will are back after both catching covid, to watch France tear the USA apart in the Rugby World Cup of 1987. In a hectic episode, we also discuss Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Jim Broadbent, crumpets, modern marriage in New Zealand and Justin Bieber. We also give an update on all the money in the world.Thanks as always for Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squidge and Will are back after both catching covid, to watch France tear the USA apart in the Rugby World Cup of 1987. In a hectic episode, we also discuss Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Jim Broadbent, crumpets, modern marriage in New Zealand and Justin Bieber. We also give an update on all the money in the world.Thanks as always for Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #15 - France 41-17 USA

1987. The very first Rugby World Cup. Before fly-halves had discovered kicking for a purpose. Before forwards discovered lifting in line-outs. Before fullbacks discovered catching. A try is worth four points, for Christ's sake. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and a nerdy rugby writer for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Scottish Rugby Podcast, Scottish Rugby Blog and The Offside Line, Iain Hay joins us to talk about Scotland's demolition of Zimbabwe. We talk The Raid, Jason Statham, Adam Ashe's Chips and Bill McLaren.Thanks to Iain (@iainhay82 on Twitter) for joining us. Catch him on The Scottish Rugby Podcast (@scotrugbypod) on all good podcast providers. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From the Scottish Rugby Podcast, Scottish Rugby Blog and The Offside Line, Iain Hay joins us to talk about Scotland's demolition of Zimbabwe. We talk The Raid, Jason Statham, Adam Ashe's Chips and Bill McLaren.Thanks to Iain (@iainhay82 on Twitter) for joining us. Catch him on The Scottish Rugby Podcast (@scotrugbypod) on all good podcast providers. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #14 - Scotland 60-21 Zimbabwe (with Iain Hay)

Derek Bressette

*The real score of this game, in the universe you live in, was Canada 19-46 Ireland.Laymans Sports and Le Rouge Rugby Podcast's Derek Bressette joins us to watch over a fascinating game between Ireland and Canada, which was tight for 70 minutes, then quite one-sided in the last ten. We talk about the many faces of Colossus, Drake, The National and Kermit The Frog.Thanks to Derek (@BressetteTheJet on Twitter) for joining us. You can find Le Rouge Rugby on all good podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*The real score of this game, in the universe you live in, was Canada 19-46 Ireland.Laymans Sports and Le Rouge Rugby Podcast's Derek Bressette joins us to watch over a fascinating game between Ireland and Canada, which was tight for 70 minutes, then quite one-sided in the last ten. We talk about the many faces of Colossus, Drake, The National and Kermit The Frog.Thanks to Derek (@BressetteTheJet on Twitter) for joining us. You can find Le Rouge Rugby on all good podcast platforms. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #13 - Canada 54,019-46 Ireland, probably (with Derek Bressette)

Welcome to the Squidge Rugby Succession Retrospective, where we discuss HBO series Succession in full! We also talk about Michael Jackson, gangster rap, Ted Lasso and Wales' win over Tonga from the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We also discuss the concept of "Squidge: The Film".Thanks for listening, and thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the Squidge Rugby Succession Retrospective, where we discuss HBO series Succession in full! We also talk about Michael Jackson, gangster rap, Ted Lasso and Wales' win over Tonga from the 1987 Rugby World Cup. We also discuss the concept of "Squidge: The Film".Thanks for listening, and thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #12 - Wales 29-16 Tonga

Garth Jones

We finally invite Rhiannon Garth Jones back to the pod for a chaotic two hour spell. Forgetting France's first Rugby World Cup win, we talk about Wallace &amp; Gromit, The Hoobs, Celine Dion and giraffes. We also critique Serge Blanco's warmup routine, and speak to an extra special guest.Thanks again to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We finally invite Rhiannon Garth Jones back to the pod for a chaotic two hour spell. Forgetting France's first Rugby World Cup win, we talk about Wallace &amp; Gromit, The Hoobs, Celine Dion and giraffes. We also critique Serge Blanco's warmup routine, and speak to an extra special guest.Thanks again to Rhiannon (@rhigarthjones on Twitter) for joining us. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #11 - France 55-12 Romania (with Rhiannon Garth Jones)

Conor AKA Wibble Rugby joins us to cover Los Pumas'  first ever Rugby World Cup win, where they downed the Azzuri late on. We make time to talk about Biltong, Orlando Bloom, George Ford and dream Baabaas XVs.A huge thanks to Conor (@WibbleRugby on Twitter) for joining us to provide us with his quality insight. For top-draw rugby analysis, you can subscribe to Wibble Rugby on YouTube (it's very good) here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkeR3wW39_ph0HjhCGHAAQThanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conor AKA Wibble Rugby joins us to cover Los Pumas' first ever Rugby World Cup win, where they downed the Azzuri late on. We make time to talk about Biltong, Orlando Bloom, George Ford and dream Baabaas XVs.A huge thanks to Conor (@WibbleRugby on Twitter) for joining us to provide us with his quality insight. For top-draw rugby analysis, you can subscribe to Wibble Rugby on YouTube (it's very good) here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkeR3wW39_ph0HjhCGHAAQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdkeR3wW39_ph0HjhCGHAAQ</a>Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #10 - Argentina 25-16 Italy (with Wibble Rugby)

Jamie Wall

New Zealand rugby author Jamie Wall rejoins the podcast to cover the All Blacks' second game of the 1987 Rugby World Cup, alongside his 9-month-old son James Wall Jr. We discuss SuperBoot, hot Ben Volavola facts and a fun interview in which David Kirk trash-talked his opposition. We also make casual plans to invade Fiji, and Jamie tells us the fascinating origin story of the Webb Ellis trophy.Thanks again to Jamie and James (@JamieWall2 on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his array of books online (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hundred-Years-War-Blacks-Springboks/dp/1988547547/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E2YV6J1LLUQD&amp;keywords=jamie+wall&amp;qid=1643384202&amp;sprefix=jamie+%2Caps%2C325&amp;sr=8-2) if you want to dive deeper into Jamie's fountain of All Blacks (and general rugby) knowledge. Young James hasn't published any books yet, but we'll let you know when he does.Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New Zealand rugby author Jamie Wall rejoins the podcast to cover the All Blacks' second game of the 1987 Rugby World Cup, alongside his 9-month-old son James Wall Jr. We discuss SuperBoot, hot Ben Volavola facts and a fun interview in which David Kirk trash-talked his opposition. We also make casual plans to invade Fiji, and Jamie tells us the fascinating origin story of the Webb Ellis trophy.Thanks again to Jamie and James (@JamieWall2 on Twitter) for joining us. You can find his array of books online (<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hundred-Years-War-Blacks-Springboks/dp/1988547547/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E2YV6J1LLUQD&amp;keywords=jamie+wall&amp;qid=1643384202&amp;sprefix=jamie+%2Caps%2C325&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hundred-Years-War-Blacks-Springboks/dp/1988547547/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3E2YV6J1LLUQD&amp;keywords=jamie+wall&amp;qid=1643384202&amp;sprefix=jamie+%2Caps%2C325&amp;sr=8-2</a>) if you want to dive deeper into Jamie's fountain of All Blacks (and general rugby) knowledge. Young James hasn't published any books yet, but we'll let you know when he does.Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #9 - New Zealand 74-13 Fiji (with Jamie Wall)

Happy Sixmas! To celebrate Wales playing Ireland this weekend, we revisit their 1987 World Cup clash in depth. But because the game was so terrible, we instead opt to talk about Cardiff's Wetherspoons, Limmy, Leeks and we form a TV Presenters XV.Thank you for listening, and thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Sixmas! To celebrate Wales playing Ireland this weekend, we revisit their 1987 World Cup clash in depth. But because the game was so terrible, we instead opt to talk about Cardiff's Wetherspoons, Limmy, Leeks and we form a TV Presenters XV.Thank you for listening, and thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #8 - Wales 13-6 Ireland

We turn to Argentina and Fiji for their opening match of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Along the way, we discuss Maxime Machenaud's buttocks, cava farming, Lee Mears' crisp sales and everyone's new favourite fullback. We also devise a new strategy for taking the World Cup home.Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our wonderful theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We turn to Argentina and Fiji for their opening match of the 1987 Rugby World Cup. Along the way, we discuss Maxime Machenaud's buttocks, cava farming, Lee Mears' crisp sales and everyone's new favourite fullback. We also devise a new strategy for taking the World Cup home.Thanks to Tom Rosenthal for our wonderful theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #7 - Argentina 9-28 Fiji

In an action-packed episode, we discuss our first game with a solitary four points in the scoreline, Canada vs Tonga from 1987. We also talk about Carly Rae Jepsen, urinating in the Webb Ellis Trophy, ten-man scrums and a genuine A-list celebrity in the Canadian pack.On this episode, we were not joined by Carly Rae Jepsen. If you want to see more of her work, call her maybe. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an action-packed episode, we discuss our first game with a solitary four points in the scoreline, Canada vs Tonga from 1987. We also talk about Carly Rae Jepsen, urinating in the Webb Ellis Trophy, ten-man scrums and a genuine A-list celebrity in the Canadian pack.On this episode, we were not joined by Carly Rae Jepsen. If you want to see more of her work, call her maybe. Thanks also to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #6 - Canada 37-4 Tonga

Happy new year! Squidge and Will are back to discuss the USA's narrow win over Japan, in their first ever Rugby World Cup match. Along the way, we discuss JRR Tolkien, In The Night Garden, Jeremy Clarkson, Gok Wan and Peep Show. Will also tells an anecdote about how he was recently made a Dick Of The Day.For regular updates on the podcast, you can follow @SquidgeRugby and @Will_Owen9 on Twitter.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy new year! Squidge and Will are back to discuss the USA's narrow win over Japan, in their first ever Rugby World Cup match. Along the way, we discuss JRR Tolkien, In The Night Garden, Jeremy Clarkson, Gok Wan and Peep Show. Will also tells an anecdote about how he was recently made a Dick Of The Day.For regular updates on the podcast, you can follow @SquidgeRugby and @Will_Owen9 on Twitter.Thanks as always to Tom Rosenthal for our theme music. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

1987 #5 - USA 21-18 Japan

1987. The very first Rugby World Cup. Before fly-halves had discovered kicking for a purpose. Before forwards discovered lifting in line-outs. Before fullbacks discovered catching. A try is worth four points, for Christ's sake. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and a nerdy rugby writer for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match... See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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