Two locks and a Cox – from Devon’s Radio Exe

46. Summer tour round up, season predictions and long sabbaticals

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 10:39:19 +0000

As Devon's rugby trio reunite, they discuss the recent games over the summer, pre-season restarts and give their predictions for the upcoming season. Sara is unhappy with Chris and Ian after they damaged her expensive water bottle and they also talk about when they might return.

45. England squad announcement, Devon clean sweep in cup and Exeter Chiefs signings

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Sat, 22 Jun 2024 08:59:00 +0000

Chris and Ian are on their own this week as Sara was away! They talk through the England rugby squad which was announced to take on Japan, Devon's men and women won their respective County Championship titles, Exeter Chiefs signings, a rugby union wishlist and just a chat. It's Two Locks and a Cox.

44. Premiership final chat and Exeter Chiefs women lose in PWR semi-final

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:07:00 +0000

This week, Sara takes control of the desk, there's no Chris and Ian joins virtually from Ireland with former Chief and American Eagle Richard Liddington! They talk all things about the Premiership final between Northampton and Bath and also look Exeter Chiefs women losing in the Premiership semi-final.

43. Analysis of Premiership semi-finals, Chiefs women through to play-offs, huge player departures and fighting in the stands

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 20:11:00 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara look into what happened in the Premiership semi-finals. They talk about the Exeter Chiefs women who are through to the PWR play-offs and Devon are through to the County Championship finals. They also look into massive player departures in Premiership clubs, Exeter Chiefs women who got called up for England and people who fight in the stand. It's two locks and a cox.

42. European Final analysis, five Chiefs named in England training squad, rugby scheduling and players retiring hurt

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 30 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara Cox are joined by the Exeter Chiefs team manager Tony Walker. In this episode they talk about the European finals, Saracens women just beat Gloucester Hartpury. Five Exeter Chiefs players have been announced in the England summer training squad, and who has recently extended their contracts at the Chiefs? And finally, what's going on with rugby scheduling and players who retire hurt. It's two locks and a cox

41. Chiefs men over and out, final four prem teams, Canadian women trio and players acting like footballers

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 22 May 2024 20:04:00 +0000

No Chris this week but Ian and Sara are joined by the Exeter Chiefs women's Canadian trio! This episode they talk about the last match of the season for the Chief's men. The Chiefs women 'drop the ball' and who are the final four prem teams to the semi-finals? The Canadian girls - all about them and Pac 4 and funding. And finally, are players acting like footballers? It's two locks and a cox.

40. Premiership play-off look-ahead, upcoming law changes in the sport and some recent departures

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 15 May 2024 21:04:00 +0000

As the end of the season draws ever near, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look at how the playoffs are looking. They also discuss the recent departure announcements and Sara delves deeper into upcoming law changes.

39. Devon cup finals, European semi finals, salary cap chat and Exeter Chiefs departures

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 08 May 2024 19:47:00 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look at the Devon Cup finals as well as the recent departures announced by Exeter Chiefs and a look ahead to the final home match of the season.

38. Chiefs men win – the women lose, Red Roses storm to title and controversy over a key referee decision

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 01 May 2024 20:50:00 +0000

Devon’s rugby trio have been reunited and this week they take a look at Exeter Chiefs’ men winning against Gloucester and the women losing to Gloucester Hartpury. They also discuss Devon’s cup finals and a referee decision which has sparked controversy.

37. Chiefs lose against Bath, Red Roses set up grand slam decider and chat on recent referee controversies

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:48:00 +0000

No Ian this week, so Bentos and Sara are performing a duo. They discuss the Chiefs losing at home and the Red Roses setting up a grand slam decider. They also look at Jonny Gray leaving the Chiefs early and what his next move might be and delve into football, more specifically the recent controversies around Nottingham Forest and VAR.

36. Chiefs knocked out of Europe, no Allianz Cup final for the women, rugby ball sizes and the World Club Challenge

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:58:00 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look at Exeter Chiefs' European Champions Cup quarter final, they discuss about the Chiefs women who were knocked out of the Allianz Cup. They also look into the difference in rugby ball sizes and why Sara Cox can't leave her referee flags at home!

35. Chiefs through to the quarter finals, Concussion and ref abuse convictions

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 10:28:00 +0000

Devon's rugby trio are joined by journalist Sam Peters, author of Concussed. They discuss Sam's journalism career as well as Exeter Chiefs going through to the quarter finals of the Investec Champions Cup. They also talk about the first convictions for referee abuse.

34. Chiefs lose to Sale, law variations and referee challenges return

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:32:08 +0000

This week, Devon’s rugby trio are back together and they’re joined by special guest Dave Sylvester. They take a look at the chiefs losing in the Enya fixture and discuss challenges for referees.

33. Chiefs win against Newcastle, Red Roses dominate in Italy and how many laws do you need to know to enjoy a game of rugby

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:59:00 +0000

Sara's back, but no Bentos this week, so Ian's riding the hot seat again. They're joined by PPA's operational media and content manager Mark Stevens. They look at Exeter's victory over Newcastle Falcons and the Red Roses dominating in Italy. They also discuss how many laws need to be known before someone can watch and enjoy a game.

32. The Six Nations finale, local rugby chat and a 'water boy' clashing with a ref

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:44:00 +0000

No Sara or Bentos this week, so Ian was joined in the studio by former Exeter Chief Chris Whitehead. They take a look at the Six Nations finale and analyse all three matches, local rugby chat, the upcoming Chiefs match and a Wales 'water boy' criticises a referee during a match.

31. Round up of the Six Nations, Chiefs women beat Loughborough and how long is an advantage?

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:07:00 +0000

No Sara this week, so Chris and Ian were joined in the studio by former Exeter Chief Chris Whitehead. They take a look at the latest 6 Nations results and give their predictions for the upcoming fixtures, discuss the Chiefs women beating Loughborough and debate how long an advantage should be.

30. Review of PWR and 6 Nations preview, Chris introduces emergency questions and rugby scheduling not thought through

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:24:56 +0000

On this week's edition of a Cox, a Lock and a Jock, Ian is away so Chris and Sara are joined by Exeter Chiefs' Gabby Cantorna. They look back at the PWR and give their predictions for the upcoming 6 Nations games, Chris introduces a round of emergency questions which has nothing to do with rugby and they all discuss the scheduling of rugby matches.

29. Chiefs women draw with Harlequins, England A cruise to a win and when is a tackle a maul?

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:29:00 +0000

Episode notes: Chris, Ian and Sara look back at the recent Six Nations results and discuss the Chiefs’ women drawing against Harlequins. They also talk about intelligent mouthguards and when a tackle should be classed as a maul.

28. Chiefs lose semi-final, Six Nations chat and some shocking stats

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:47:00 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara look at Exeter missing out in the Premiership Rugby Cup. They also look at the England A selection and preview the upcoming Six Nations fixtures. Chris also reveals some shocking statistics about the game.

27. Six Nations talk, double Chiefs win and a Twickenham experience rant

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:43:00 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look back at the recent Six Nations fixtures as well as the Chiefs men and women running riot. They also discuss the decision making progress and Ian has a rant about his Twickenham experience.

26. Six Nations opening weekend analysis, Chiefs women lose away at Bristol and Coxy collects her MBE at Windsor Castle

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:53:00 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look at what happened at the Six Nations opening weekend- and look forward to this weekend's action. They also look back and discuss the Chiefs women who lost against Bristol Bears, and Sara Cox collected her MBE at Windsor Castle; she explains what the experience was like.

25. Chiefs women beat Sale in rearranged game, the men aren't so lucky against Saracens and special guests Claudia MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:53:00 +0000

Coxy's away on official RFU business this week, so Chris and Ian are joined in the studio by Exeter Chiefs' Claudia MacDonald and Cliodhna Moloney. They take a look at their win against Sale as well as the men's loss against Sarries and discuss 6 Nations squads. They also look at Claudia and Cliodhna's journeys to where they are now.

24. Chiefs lose out at Bayonne, 6 of the Chiefs women going to the six nations and Bentos' big announcement

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:27:38 +0000

It was a dissapointing weekend for the Chiefs' men side who lost in their match against Bayonne. In better news, 6 of the Chiefs women have been confirmed to be going to the Six Nations training session. Chris, Ian and Sara also discuss Owen Farrell's move to France and take a look at the recent controversial decisions in Europe.

23. Chiefs women play Saracens, the men take on Glasgow and Alec Hepburn becomes Scottish

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 20:00:35 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara take a look back at the latest results for the Chiefs, including the men's victory against Glasgow in a game which was never in doubt. They also discuss Alec Hepburn becoming Scottish and Louis Rees Zammit taking a job in the NFL.

22. Losses and victories for the Chiefs, players moving to France and hookers being called hookers

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 14:57:33 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara take a look back at Exeter's loss in the Premiership to Northampton and their win against Trailfinders. They also look at why more players are choosing to move to France and Chris doesn't think hookers should be called hookers.

21. Chiefs men and women win, potential squad bolters for England and the jackal

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:20:26 +0000

This week, Sara's been called away from the podcast for work commitments so it's Chris and Ian as a two man band. They look at Exeter's recent wins for both the men and women and discuss the "jackal". They also look at the potential squad bolters for England.

20. Christmas special: Chiefs women lose at home, Chiefs men win and a Christmas quiz

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 18:47:28 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara are joined statistician Dave Church. They discuss Exeter Chiefs’ women losing and the men’s win as well as discuss their favourite rugby stories. Dave also gives the others a festive rugby quiz.

19. Chiefs win all round, Eddie Jones returns to Japan and continued referee abuse

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:21:19 +0000

Chris Ian and Sara take a look at both the men's and women's sides at Exeter Chiefs winning their recent matches. They also discuss Eddie Jones returning to Japan, despite denying he was. Chris gets hyped up about the Women's RWC coming to his native Sunderland and they touch on continued abuse towards referee.

18. Gabby Cantorna discusses life at Exeter Chiefs, Coxy's the best ref and the Saracens vs Quins headbutt drama

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:32:19 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara are joined by special guest Gabby Cantorna. They discuss her journey from the US to being picked up by Exeter Chiefs. They also look at the men's side losing to Bath and Plymouth loss against Rams. Chris also talks about how we was "trolled" on X (Twitter).

17. Double win for Exeter Chiefs, Albion's top of the table clash and throwing negativity in the bin

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:15:37 +0000

No Coxy this week, so Chris and Ian are doing a double header. They look back at Exeter's victories for both the men and women and preview Plymouth Albion's upcoming top of the table clash. They also discuss squad sizes and Llanelli coming to Sandy Park.

16. Tom Foley at World Cup Final, Chiefs beat Gloucester and Albion slip up

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 22:18:22 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara are joined by Tom Foley to discuss his experience as TMO in the World Cup final. They also look back at a double win for the Chiefs and the current situation for Plymouth Albion after their slip up in National League One.

15. Chiefs lose to Northampton, Albion beat Chinnor and red cards for catching kicks

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:51:00 +0000

Chris can't tell the time and rocked up 40 minutes late. Nonetheless, they discuss Exeter's visit to Northampton and Plymouth Albion's win against Chinnor securing a place at the top of the National League 1 table. Sara and Ian talk about their recent interactions with Martin Bayfield "Bayfs" and Chris rants about red cards being handed out for catching kicks.

14. Chiefs top of the Premiership, Henry Slade's 150th Premiership game,WXV review and referee abuse

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 23:34:59 +0000

This week, the trio are finally back together - kind of. Sara Cox has returned from refereeing New Zealand, but Ian Dunstan's dialling in from Scotland. They take a look at Henry Slade's milestone of playing 150 Premiership games as well as how the Chiefs are top of the table. Sara gives her thoughts on the WXV and a discussion is had around abuse referees receive.

13. World Cup final, England's bronze medal and Exeter thrashing Sale

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:12:00 +0000

No Sara Cox this week as she is refereeing in New Zealand and Chris Bentley is away with other commitments, so Ian Dunstan is joined by former Exeter Chiefs hooker Chris Whitehead. They discuss everything about the World Cup final between South Africa and New Zealand, England's third place match against Argentina and is Sandy Park turning into a fortress? Also they discuss whether the TMO official was dressed like he was going to a 'funeral'!

12. England's semi-final with South Africa, Chiefs lose to Harlequins,

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:13:57 +0000

Sara Cox is still jet lagged in New Zealand so it's only Chris and Ian this week. They look at Exeter's recent loss to Harlequins in the Premiership as well as England's one point loss to South Africa in the semi-final at the world cup. They also rant about their thoughts on a match to decide who comes third and fourth and preview the WXV where Sara Cox is refereeing.

11. World Cup quarter finals, Chiefs beat Saracens and Worcester women go bust

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:34:32 +0000

No Sara Cox this week and Ian Dunstan's jetted off to France to watch the world cup, so Chris is joined by former England international and Exeter Chief Don Armand in the studio. They're joined by Rob Kitson as they discuss the World Cup quarter finals and share their thoughts on Worcester's women losing their funding. We also have an interview with Georgia's physio Ed Barry.

10. Rugby World Cup predictions, referee selection and tier one and two nations

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 12:35:23 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara are joined by the Guardian's Robert Kitson as they take a look at the latest World Cup news including the quarter finals. They also rewind to Chiefs' 34-14 defeat to Bath in the Premiership Rugby Cup and the difference between teams like England and Portugal.

9. Exeter Chiefs win, Jersey go bust and juggling refereeing with having a baby

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:18:49 +0000

This week, Chris, Ian and Sara look at the latest win for Exeter Chiefs. They also speak to referee Holly Wood about refereeing her first international game straight after maternity leave. Robert Kitson paints the picture or how the world cup is going in France and the discussion opens about the conspiracy theory around match fixing which could knock South Africa out of the tournament.

8. Wales marching on, Chiefs smash and grab and Jermaine Jenas tweet

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 17:16:41 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara look back at the Red Roses beating Canada at Sandy Park as well as Exeter Chiefs' match away in Jersey. They also take a look at the recent goings on in abuse against referees.

7. Red Roses at Sandy Park, Wasps becoming the main shareholder of Worcester and Chiefs winning the Devon and Cornwall derby

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:13:32 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara take a look back at Exeter Chiefs' win over Cornish Pirates in the Devon and Cornwall derby and discuss the Red Roses coming to Sandy Park. They also talk about Wasps becoming the main shareholder of Worcester and what it could mean for the two sides and Ian gives a run down of how teams are performing locally.

6. World cup round up, referee abuse and after dinner stories

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:14:51 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sara take a first look at the world cup with the Guardian's Robert Kitson as well as how rugby's taking shape locally. Sara highlights the abuse referees have been receiving and Chris and Ian tell an after dinner story involving Scottish coach and former player Kelly Brown going to Chris' hippie neighbour's house.

5. Sandy Park hosting Women's World Cup, England's game plan plus Exeter's new kit

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 10:05:04 +0000

Chris, Ian and Sarah look at the home of the Chiefs being one of the venues for the 2025 Women's World Cup as well the new kit for Exeter and disciplinary committees. In another round of State of the Nation, Ben Gatehouse gives an insight to life at South Molton.

4. Overturned red card and Robert Kitson's new book

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:27:00 +0000

Chris Bentley and Ian Dunstan are without a Cox in this emergency episode of our rugby podcast, so Guardian rugby correspondent Robert Kitson seamlessly slips into Sara Cox's rugby boots. As England captain Owen Farrell's red card against Wales at the weekend is controversially overturned, we explore the implications. Plus you chance to win a signed copy of Robert's new book 'Around The World In 80 Minutes.'

3. Chris can't support England, look ahead to the World Cup plus the latest signings

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:49:54 +0000

The rugby trio are back. This time, they look ahead to the World Cup in France, discuss the latest signings and Chris rants about his disloyalty towards England.

2. Women’s AP final, Sara Cox MBE - the most capped female rugby referee of all time plus the upcoming World Cup

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 22:45:00 +0000

Chris Bentley, Ian Dunstan and Sara Cox MBE return to talk all things rugby. The trio discuss the upcoming World Cup, the women’s AP final and celebrate Sara becoming the most capped female rugby referee of all time. They also share their thoughts on the new Premiership format.

2 locks and a Cox – from Devon’s Radio Exe

brad@radioexe.co.uk (Brad Hardware) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:58:00 +0000

Everything rugby, particularly in the south west - with Chris Bentley, Ian Dunstan, Sara Cox MBE. It's two locks and a Cox. Studio production is by Brad Hardware. Production trainee is Josh Tate. Subscribe for free on all main podcast platforms, or listen on the Radio Exe website or app.