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
211 episodes
We never win at Sale!! - Sale (A) Review
With Mike's work commitments proving difficult, super-sub David Cowe comes off the bench to review a rare and much-needed away win in Manchester. We also panic over the latest Fly-Half injury, as well as celebrate England call ups and a century...
Full-On Feral! Saints (H) Review, Sale (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott celebrate one of the best wins in recent memory as the boys batter their East Midland rivals at a raucous Welford Road. We talk scrums, lineouts, total rugby, and an angry little blonde fellow. Plus, we look ahead to the next b...
Bring Yer Shouting Trousers - Saints (H) Preview, Sam Williams Interview
Mike and Elliott pay tribute to some big-name leavers and get stuck into what promises to be an absolute war as they preview the East Midlands derby at Welford Road this weekend. Plus, Elliott catches up with young Tigers openside Sam Williams ...
Butterfingers - Sarries (A) Review
Mike and Elliott host a punchy pod as there is no game next week, but find the time to welcome the announcement of new coaches to the Tigers roster and bemoan one of the Tigers' most frustrating games of the season, following a loss to Sarries....
5000 Not Out! Newcastle (H) Review, Sarries (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott enjoy reviewing the 5000th match at Welford Road in a thumping win over Newcastle, where Gabe Hamer-Webb scored about 5000 tries. We look ahead to a huge fixture in the playoff picture against Sarries and reflect on the sad new...
On the Rebound - Newcastle Red Bulls (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott gloss over a crushing defeat to the brilliant Bordeaux to look ahead to a chance to get back on the horse against the Newcastle Red Bulls, alongside some confirmed (and rumoured) comings and goings whilst we've been off.
Geoff Snarling - Slater Cup Review, Bordeaux (A) Preview
Mike and supersub David Cowe grapple with away fan zone trials, transfer rumours and "DoyleGate" before delving into a convincing but weirdly stop-start win over Gloucester for the Slater Cup at Villa Park. Plus, we look ahead to the simple mat...
(Don't) KICK IT OUT!! - Bristol (H) Review, Gloucester (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott look back on a crazy, madcap end to a thrilling win over the Bears which saw Geoff Parling's side take another step towards the holy grail of 'total rugby'. Plus, we talk injuries, returnees, and another instalment of the Slate...
The Parling Era: One from One - Prem Final Review, Bears (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott celebrate the first trophy win of the Parling era, following a 66-14 demolition of the Chiefs in the Prem Cup Final. We talk relentless defence, ruthless attack and the Tom Whitely "b*tch slap". We also jump into an impassioned...
The Prem Cup Final Preview Pod - Interview with Tom Threlfall
Mike and Elliott host a special Prem Cup Final preview podcast with break team news, breaking transfer rumours, and unstable hosts as Mike records on a Friday night after a bottle of wine. Plus, we speak to young Tigers 10 Tom Threlfall about s...
Bath Binned - Prem Semi Final Review
Elliott is joined by David Cowe for a review of a comprehensive win over old rivals, Bath, who admittedly sent the kids over for some reason. Still, it brings up the first shot at silverware in the Parling era, and Mike will be back to join Ell...
Captain South Africa Departs - Hanro News, Jamie Doig Interview, Retro Match Review and Bath (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott welcome you to a mammoth pod as we:Blub uncontrollably about the departure of club legend Hanro Liebenberg;Speak to Tigers kit and logistics supremo, Jamie Doig, as part of our Tigers Family feature;
Comms and Cups - Quins (H) Review with David Cowe, Interview with Siobhan Moll
Mike dips in and out of a podcast with Elliott doing most of the heavy lifting as we invite Tigers head of comms and marketing, Siobhan Moll, to tell us about the season ticket price freeze, increasing interest in the club and packing Welford R...
Semi Sewn Up at Sarries - Sarries (A) Review with Adam Whitty, Harlequins (H) Preview and Tigers Family with John Wiffen
Mike and Elliott are joined by new Tigers hot-shot of comms, John Wiffen, in their latest Tigers Family feature to take a peak behind the curtain at the work that goes into keeping journalists and irritating amateur podcasters happy. Plus, Adam...
Introducing Tigers Family - James Neal Interview, Newcastle (H) Review, Saracens (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott introduce our new feature to run alongside the Prem Cup campaign, Tigers Family, talking to the people behind the scene at the club who make the whole thing tick. To kick things off, we chat with James Neal, Tigers' Head of Med...
BONUS POD: George Pearson Interview
Mike and Elliott drop some bonus content, having a chat with emerging Leicester fullback George Pearson. We chat about making his mark in big games, learning from Freddie and chucking flour over your housemates' cars.
Quin-tessentially Excellent - Quins (A) Review, Saints (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott celebrate a comfortable win over an abject Quins side that had been showing signs of a resurgence, discuss a new signing and some rumours on the horizon, before looking ahead to battling our East Midlands nemesis in the next ro...
Sub-Optimal - Stormers (A) Review, Quins (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott look over a week of sub-optimal news - travel chaos to South Africa, a gallant defeat to the Stormers, a trip away to the reigning European champions, an injury to Radders and a Prem fixture against a resurgent Quins side. But ...
Bayonne Bayoneted - Bayonne (H) Review, Stormers (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott temper joy at a thumping win over an understrength Bayonne side with concern that Radders may be struggling for the next few games, and get very excited about a new signing. Plus, we look ahead to daunting and historic trip to ...
Billy Balboa - Saracens (H) Review, Bayonne (H) Preview
Mike and Elliott look recover from the Christmas overindulgence with a look back at a statement win over Sarries, led by the bashed-up rustler, Billy Searle. We look at a surprise success in the centre partnership, sexy attacking play, the depa...
A Festive Thrashing - Gloucester (H) Review, Exeter (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott are in a festive mood as they relive a convincing thumping of the Cherry and Whites, revelling in a scrooge-like defence, a joyous attack and some Kata-led brilliance in the process. We also look ahead to the dreaded pre-New Ye...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...