The Rolling Maul
A Leicester Tigers podcast by the fans, for the fans.
David and Millie bring you Tigers news, match reviews and previews, supporter reaction, guests and plenty of opinions from a fans’ perspective.
Unofficial, unfiltered and occasionally even well-informed.
New episodes throughout the season.
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Email: therollingmaul@outlook.com
Episodes
221 episodes
Tigers BULLdozed: The Newcastle RB review
A slightly shorter one this week – after a performance like that, probably best not to dwell on it for too long!BULLdozed by Newcastle at home and 26–0 down before the fightback – is the Tigers glass half full, half empty, or is it just ...
Beyond Rugby: Will Findlay’s Story
In this special bonus episode, we speak to former Leicester Tigers S&C coach Will Findlay about a subject that goes far beyond rugby.Will talks with remarkable honesty about his mental health and severe intrusive thoughts, the moment...
Who Da Manz? A Brewed Awakening
Millie and David hear from multi-talented Tigers youngster Josh Manz before picking through the disappointing 45–21 defeat at The Stoop and sharing our picks from the first Revival Rum-sponsored Three-Word Reviews of the season.They also...
New Kit, New Sponsor, New Episode
Millie and David discuss that new red kit, a new sponsor, this weekends’ forthcoming games and a Parmo!
The Rolling Maul 2.0 - we’re back….but different!
Millie and David talk about taking over from Mike and Elliott and catch up with all the Tiger’s news from a busy summer. We discuss the new kit, recent friendly game and of course, the return of the King of Leicester!
The Last Dance - Season Review and the Rollies
Mike and Elliott hang up the microphones with their last pod, but the Rolling Maul will live on with new (and probably better) custodians! We have a great last dig at it, reviewing the season, reminiscing on favourite episodes, and - of course ...
Heartbreak - Saints Semi Final Review
Mike and Elliott look back with sadness but also pride as they dissect a tight loss to the Tigers' East Midlands rivals, Northampton, after an enthralling fixture at Franklins Gardens. Plus, we give kudos to the boys who have been selected by E...
Squeaky Bum Time - Bath (A) Review, Saints Semi Preview
Mike and Elliott get a little bit nervous ahead of the East Midlands Derby and look at where the game will be won and lost, the importance of physicality, and place a bet on who can be the first to nick Henry Pollock's gumshield out of his mout...
Captain South Africa - Hanro Interview, Exeter (H) Review, Bath (A) Preview
Mike and Elliott are honoured to be joined by the chairman of the 8/10 minimum standard club, Hanro Liebenberg. He talks the draw of returning home to South Africa, his favourite Tigers memories and, of course, his favourite Leicester curry. Pl...
Vintage Shirt Mania! Exeter (H) Preview
A jet-lagged Mike returns to chat with Elliott about marketing, injuries, academy promotions and a juicy 3rd v 4th clash against the Chiefs on Sunday at Welford Road.
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...