# #38 RFU Back Borthwick, URC Play-Off Race Heats up, Leicester Smash Saints

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Podcast: [The Rugby Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rugby-pod-743069)
Published: 2026-05-12T08:42:00+00:00
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This week on The Rugby Pod, the lads dive into the RFU backing Steve Borthwick despite England’s worst Six Nations in 50 years, as questions continue to be asked about direction. There’s plenty of beef across the Premiership and URC with Saracens finding form, Leicester battering Northampton, Leinster eyeing top spot and controversy everywhere from croc rolls to red cards and VAR. Plus club takeovers, Ealing to the URC rumours, Halfpenny retirements and a huge live show announcement at Everton’s new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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