The Rugby Pod

Episode 36: Cardiff Finale and Fallout, Lucu Masterclass, and What Happened After the Final Whistle

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It was the European finale in Cardiff and Jim, Goodey, and Bigs unpack an epic weekend of Champions Cup and Challenge Cup action. We dive into UBB’s first-ever title and whether Saints were undone by early injuries, French power, or just Lucu and Jalibert magic. There’s postmatch beef, Alex Coles stepping up, and debate on what this means for some Lions hopefuls. Plus, Bath look ruthless in dismantling Lyon to claim silverware, with some controversy along the way. We preview the URC quarter-final lineup and try to make sense of a chaotic final round in the Prem with top four still up for grabs.