The Rolling Maul
A Leicester Tigers fans’ podcast. Unofficial and probably ill-informed, Mike and Elliott bring you a weekly dose of match reviews, previews, general chat and wildly optimistic predictions. Follow on Twitter at: @rollingmaulpod or email us at therollingmaul@outlook.com
Episodes
190 episodes
BONUS POD - Billy Searle Interview
Elliott flies solo as he is joined by the current owner of the Tigers 10 shirt, Billy Searle. They chat about recovery after the war against Leinster, what needs to be put right ahead of Gloucester, his move to Leicester and, of course, curries...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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17:43
The Annual Leinster Defeat - Leinster (H) Review, Gloucester (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott reminisce over the traditional loss to Leinster, but ponder if this particular one has far more to it than perhaps other efforts, focusing on a heroic effort from a young side missing so many stars. Plus, we wonder what is goin...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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1:34:20
Bullied - La Rochelle (A) Review, Leinster (H) Preview
Mike is joined by David Cowe to discuss the experience of a matchday in La Rochelle, the logic of sending a young side to the mammoth men of the French giants plus we discuss the departure of Gorgeous George. We also look ahead to the annual de...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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1:18:51
Can you do it on a cold night in the toon?
With Mike unavailable, Iain Morton comes off the bench this week to discuss the latest twists and turns in the George Martin saga, look over a well-fought win over Newcastle and preview a tough voyage to La Rochelle. In amongst this, we ponder ...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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1:25:58
Block 2 Begins - Saints (H) Review, Red Bulls (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott are back in your ears to talk George Martin rumours, spiders, punch ups, derby wins, Red Bulls and frozen unmentionables. It's all highbrow stuff as always!
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:22:11
Harry Wells Testimonial Special
Mike and Elliott are joined by Tigers stalwart and chief maul destroyer Harry Wells to celebrate his testimonial season and look ahead to some of the exciting events planned, raising money for some amazing causes in the process. Plus, the usua...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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58:18
Block One Bumper Episode
After an unexpected week-long break, Mike and Elliott return to catch up on accounts, transfer rumours, international call ups, wins over Sale and Newcastle and Emeka Illione's mental carrying mentality. We also look over the first eight games...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:33:19
Billy Big Balls - Bath (H) Review, Sale (H) Preview
Mike is joined by good friend of the pod, Iain Morton, who steps in for Elliott as he's away on his jollies, as they marvel at a gutsy, last minute win over the champions, Bath, thanks to a dominant scrum and some serious plums from Billy Searl...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:09:51
Bounced Out - Saints (A) Review, Bath (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott review an hair-tearingly frustrating performance against East Midlands rivals, Northampton, as the boys go down to a narrow defeat which leaves us asking why Tigers seem to be struggling to take that final step to scoring at th...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:19:49
Are you not entertained?! - Quins (H) Review, Saints (A) Preview
With Mike unavailable for selection, David Cowe is summoned from the subs bench to fill in to help review a topsy turvy win over Harlequins. We also process the sad news about Tigers hero Lewis Moody, as well as look ahead to the usual blood an...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:19:46
Deja Vu at the Gate - Bristol (A) Review, Quins (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott are forced to relive some painful memories from two years back as the Tigers stutter to defeat against Bristol at Ashton Gate, but find plenty more encouragement in this display as compared to that one. We chat about what went...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:00:51
The Kids are Alright - Quins (A) Review, Bears (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott enjoy a gritty and encouraging win by a young Tigers side against a much more experienced Quins outfit and ask what they can take from this preseason. Plus, we preview the PREM kick-off against the Bears, and laude James O'Con...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:05:21
Who needs kickers? Sarries (H) Review, PREM Preview, Quins (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott look at a conversion-less performance for the Tigers in a stuttering but ultimately confident win for the boys as they get their competitive fixture list off the mark with a W. We take a nose around the rest of the league ahea...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:23:40
The Parling Era Begins - Squad Review, Predictions, Nottingham (H) Review
Mike and Elliott chat about the new stash before taking a deep dive into the Tigers squad for the season and give their assessment of where Leicester will finish, naturally convincing themselves that the league title is in the bag in the proces...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:17:17
Breaking the Silence - Off-Season Refresh and Round Up
Mike and Elliott dust off their gobs and clean out their ears as they run through some off-season signings, backroom additions and losses and an intriguing bit of rumour surrounding a Tigers legends. Plus we ponder the quiet comms from the club...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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59:41
The End of Season Review - with Bondi
Mike and Elliott round off another season of Tigers action and podcasting nonsense with a review of the season, the strides that have been taken and what there is to look forward to in the coming 12 months. Plus, Bondi joins us for possibly th...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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1:42:59
Heartbreak at HQ - Prem Final Review
Mike and Elliott stump up the courage to run the rule over a brave display which ultimately just fell short against the new Prem Champions, Bath. We gush with pride about the ticker of the boys, and try to piece together where the final was wo...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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1:20:11
The Big Prem Final Preview Pod - with Freddie Burns
Elliott and Mike hop on board the Freddie Burns roadshow to spend some time with the King of Leicester talking about how to approach a season-defining match and giving Polly some drop goal tips. We also do a deep dive into how the boys might s...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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1:22:49
From LE2 to HQ! - Sale (H) Semi Final Review
Mike and Elliott celebrate one of the great semi final wins at Welford Road after the boys run out 21-16 winners in a pant-shreddingly tense win over a tough Sale Sharks outfit. We ask if the boys will finally get the respect they deserve, her...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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1:19:38
BONUS POD! - Hanro Liebenberg Interview
Mike and Elliott are joined by Hanro Liebenberg AKA The Chairman of the 8/10 Club AKA Captain South Africa. He chats about his form this season, scoring tries (and nicking them off others) and the preparation for the brutal upcoming semi-...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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15:07
Homeward Bound - Newcastle (H) Review, Sale Semi Final Preview
Mike and Elliott discuss the legendary Dan Cole's retirement and dissect what has made him such a loveable hard b*stard in Leicester colours, before running the rule over a win against Newcastle which sees us secure a home semi-final against Sa...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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1:15:00
How to Make an Attack - Peter Hewat Interview, Newcastle (H) Preview
With Elliott off on wedding duties, Mike is joined by Tigers fan Darrin Bouch as they pore through the latest news and rumours before looking ahead to the last home game of the regular season - and the chance to secure a home semi final - again...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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1:12:20
Weekend Rec'd - Bath (A) review, Geoff & Signings reaction & LTW Update
With Mike on a plane back to Oz, Jacob Bassford of Sister Podcast The LTW Fancast comes in as supersub. We review a disappointing afternoon at The Rec, and wonder if there was any coaching mind games at play. We also reflect on last week's coac...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:28:48
Return of the Geoff - Parling Appointed Head Coach, Sale (H) Review, Bath (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott host a somewhat chaotic episode which has an edited news section shoehorned in to cover the announcement of Geoff Parling as head coach for next season, with Bondi joining us for the news. Plus, we revel in a brilliant atmosph...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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1:24:16
Friday Night Fight Night - Sale (H) Preview, Adam Radwan Interview
Mike and Elliott look ahead to what promises to be a brutal battle at Mattioli Woods Welford Road as Tigers host an in form Sale side with playoff places - and maybe even second place - on the line. Plus, we are joined by the turbo charged Ada...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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55:18