In the last ITV Rugby World Cup pod of France 2023, Flats & Shanks reflect up all the key moments from an epic final in the company of Butch James. They also pick their Team Of The Tournament, which is predictably full of highly controversial s

Super Boks

Oct 30th, 2023 43m 4s

Final Analysis

Oct 26th, 2023 46m 35s

Topsy Ojo joins Flats to preview the final in the company of Springbok legend, Victor Matfield. We also get some excellent intel from stats guru, Ross Hamilton

Handrè The Giant Crushes England Dreams, With A Little Help From Other Giants

Oct 23rd, 2023 50m 31s

England may not be leaving with the pot, but they will be leaving with heads held high, after the narrowest of defeats to South Africa. Bok legend Jean De Villiers joins Flats & Shanks to lend his thoughts on the game. Dave also gives his view

Flats, Big Lol & Habsy B Present A Semi-nar

Oct 19th, 2023 37m 37s

Lawrence Dalaglio & Bryan Habana join Flats to preview the semifinals in Paris, while stats man Ross Hamilton has some juicy data to give England hope in their quest to quash the Boks.

Just ... Wow!

Oct 16th, 2023 50m 36s

After one of the best weekends of international rugby the world has ever witnessed, Flats & Shanks invite their old pal Andrew Mehrtens onto the pod to digest all the action.

No Quarter A Given

Oct 10th, 2023 52m 36s

With the pool stages complete, Ben Kay joins Flats & Shanks the preview the quarter finals, with every one extremely difficult to call. We also find out what the data tells us about the games from stats guru, Ross Hamilton

B'Arcs De Triomphe

Oct 5th, 2023 46m 49s

Ahead of Scotland's clash with Ireland in Paris, Flats invites Big John B'Arclay to co-present the pod to assess his kinsmen's chances, while Topsy Ojo gives us the inside line from the England camp. We also get a detailed rundown of all the da

The Views From Hastings

Oct 2nd, 2023 41m 24s

With Scotland the only home nation to play at the weekend, Flats & Shanks invited Scott Hastings - who was at the game against Romania - to get his take on how his countrymen are shaping up ahead of their crunch clash with Ireland. Resident ref

Nolli Pops In To Join Flats & Fitzy

Sep 28th, 2023 48m 46s

With a quiet week in store for 3 of the 4 home nations, Flats & Nolli Waterman take the opportunity to asses where the All Blacks are in the company of the legend that is Sean Fitzpatrick. We also get our weekly shot of stats from Ross Hamilton

Green Giants

Sep 25th, 2023 1h 2m

As Ireland demonstrate their credentials as the world's number one side, we speak to former captain Rory Best about the victory over South Africa. Aussie legend Stirling Mortlock also joins David and Tom to discuss the sorry demise of Australia

Declarations Of Warburton ...

Sep 21st, 2023 1h

Flats is joined by Sam Warbutrton to preview the two biggest games of the weekend, in the shape of Australia v Wales and Ireland v South Africa. Top ref JP Doyle and stats guru Ross Hamilton also lend their thoughts.

Fijians Star In Day Of The Jackal

Sep 18th, 2023 51m 35s

As everyone's favourite second team revive their World Cup hopes with victory against Australia, Flats & Shanks speak to Fiji's most capped player and record points scorer, Nicky Little. We also hear from Ugo Monye and Shane Williams, and Dave

A Rugby World Cup BODCAST!

Sep 14th, 2023 50m 25s

The great Brian O'Driscoll joins Flats on presenting detail (as Shanks takes a well-earned rest) to reflect on the first weekend of action and look ahead to round two. Benjamin Keyser discusses his beloved France, Philiippa Tuttiett provides ou

It’s a game of cards as England come up trumps, Wales follow suit and brave Scotland fold

Sep 11th, 2023 1h 2m

David is joined by his old chum Shanks to digest the first round of matches at France 2023, which were not short of thrills, skills and controversy. Our regular stats guru Ross Hamilton serves up some corking intel on the home nations, and we g

Allez, Allez, Allez, Oi, Oi, Oi!

Sep 5th, 2023 1h

It's all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2023, as Flats is joined by his old mate Shanks to preview the action in France. Joining the fellas for our first show of the tournament are stats guru Ross Hamilton, Gordon D'Arcy & Greig Laidlaw, bo

Flats That For 2021, Shanks For The Memories

Mar 29th, 2021 27m 35s

In a bonus pod to tie up the loose end that was France v Scotland, the lads reflect upon the magnificent last-ditch win for Gregor Townsend's men. It was a game that put a big smile on Tommy's face - even if he is decidedly unamused by Finn Rus

Blue's Night In Paris As Greens Light Up Dublin

Mar 22nd, 2021 1h 3m

It's heartbreak for Shanks, as France seize Wales's Grand Slam from their clutches deep into injury time in Paris. No matter, Tom has an early morning hamburger to cheer him up as he and Flats review an extraordinary evening in the French capit

And Then There Was One ...

Mar 15th, 2021 47m 55s

It's been another tremendous round of action in the Guinness Six Nations, with England beating France in a classic at Twickenham, Ireland pipping the Scots, and Wales keeping their Grand Slam ambitions alive in Rome. To celebrate, Flats cracks

No Rest For The Wicked

Mar 8th, 2021 50m 40s

It may be fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, but resident scoundrels Flats & Shanks are here nonetheless, bridging the gap between matchdays. The lads are joined by man-of-the-moment Callum Sheedy, mostly to talk about Semi Radradra, but

Don't Gaüzère: Reffing Pain For England As Wales Claim Triple Crown

Mar 1st, 2021 57m 40s

Following an eventful afternoon at the Principality Stadium, Exeter Chiefs winger Alex Cuthbert joins David and Tom to discuss the more controversial moments in the game. And with Ireland thumping the Italians in Rome, Rory Best offers his view

Reffin' Well With Nigel Owens ...

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 1m

In an episode recorded just before the weekend, Flats & Shanks enjoy the first Championship rest week in the company of legendary referee Nigel Owens and Italian back-rower, Sebastian Negri. As well as giving his verdict on some of the key deci

Red The Script For Wales As France Enhance Their Title Chance

Feb 15th, 2021 58m 57s

Dan Lydiate joins David and Tom off the back of his terrible season-ending knee injury to reflect upon Wales's dramatic victory over Scotland - and life on the farm with his new bull, McCaw. The lads are also joined by top golfer and lifelong

Oh Power Of Scotland

Feb 8th, 2021 50m 25s

Kenny Logan joins the lads to reflect upon Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 - in what was a truly awesome performance by Gregor Townsend's men. Tom is very happy about Wales victory over Ireland, despite the fact the oppo only had

The Boys Are Back In Town ...

Feb 1st, 2021 1h 6m

Dave and Tom return to ITV for the entirety of the Guinness Six Nations, bringing their inimitable combination of wit, storytelling and expert analysis with them. In this preview show, they speak to John Barclay and Dwayne Peel, assess the chan