Mike & Zara Tindall: Which member of the Royal Family is the biggest rugby nause? House of Rugby #21

Episode 21 of House of Rugby has a very royal guest in the form of Zara Phillips (now Tindall), 17th in line to the throne.
She joins Mike and Alex to talk a life in sport, the World Cup in 2003 and tackle the Royal Family XV in the Guinness Perfect Pour.
We also also find out who are the biggest rugby fans in the #RoyalFamily
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[@the90sfattyfromtakethat]

Princess Anne fought tooth and nail to keep her children out of the public eye, Zaras personality is a credit to her mother.

[@melissakirby4437]

It 8o

[@abbyynorman2874]

@@melissakirby4437 & still works everyday - more than I can say for American Youth lazy and waiting for the handouts

[@Mexicanita1904]

Zara needs a decongestant. She sounds sick and nasally.😂

[@kathytyler7855]

Love MT HIS PODCAST IS VERY GOOD!!!!;

[@beckyleheny8636]

@@abbyynorman2874 not all of us!

[@plasmichoneytrip]

It blows my mind how Zara is so down to earth here and doesn’t hesitate to express herself while having the most powerful grandma in the world. I can see how she has same characteristics as her mom. Practical, no-nonsense, chill chat

[@fermageehamiltonthompson1402]

She doesn’t have the pressures that some her other kin have and therefore has the freedom to behave in a much more normal fashion you could say!

[@peterphilstacey4698]

Are you people serious ?

[@abbyynorman2874]

Royals are more down to earth than most Americans - They talk to everyone with respect & Im thinking the Brit’s are so much more civilized than Americans No question - Signed, an American

[@BBob1]

@@peterphilstacey4698 Are you serious?

[@peterphilstacey4698]

@@BBob1 I know what they did.. and all these royal arse lickers don't care.

[@ashiba4024]

The Queen has to be so proud of Zara representing the crown in the Olympics winning, chooses a life partner who is so down to earth and kind and brings no drama to the crown. Good on you both.

[@nadia1994ization]

A SHIBA she is such a strong woman and has been through alot honestly she had so many challenges but came out stronger every time , truly a beautiful role model ❤️

[@ashiba4024]

@@nadia1994ization , I could not agree more with you. There has to be so much stress put on her even without the title that could be equally challenging in different ways. She rose high in life, built that beautiful family with her really sweet husband I could see why she fell in love with him and also why the Royal family clearly love him. No airs, down to earth and clearly an honest man and his own man.

[@CaliKiwi-]

Her mother Ann also competed in equestrian events!

[@ashleyshiba8380]

@@CaliKiwi- , yes, I know she competed in the Olympics the RF are real horse people.

[@suzannemcmaken4648]

@@chris.kaiser 😂

[@cycleSCUBA]

Zara and Mike are a credit to their sports. Two genuine, down to Earth and hard working people.

[@tomhandley9300]

Great match Mike and Zara, so real and down to earth. Great couple.

[@karmafuture]

Zara is a bloke, you moron.....

[@AirsoftFatPenis]

What do you even mean by that

[@karmafuture]

@@AirsoftFatPenis Zara is a tr@nnie.

[@okbutthenagain.9402]

@@karmafuture Only moron is you ya fvcking bell end. Is your stupidity from hard work or genetics?

[@mroosie7488]

@@okbutthenagain.9402 I suspect genetics.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

After just 3 minutes of watching I'm thinking they are so down to earth, who'd believe she's the queens granddaughter , great pair.

[@sarachase1940]

Like her mother and grandmother, she is big into horses.

[@christinesmith7505]

I adore these two. Zara & Mike are so compatible. Zara is one of my favorite Royals. She’s so down to earth. Awesome podcast!!!!

[@thebluecamomile]

Technically, she's not a Royal but a descendant of a Royal.

[@barbarapetway9107]

I love these two

[@marybruun9621]

Mike and Zara, seem to be so well matched! They look like supporting husband and wife as well as best friends

[@jacquihampson8491]

Zara is such a beautiful lady, her & Mike seem so good together, it's lovely that all the talk is about their relationship & the family with Mike just as happy with the conversation as she is. Princess Anne's decision to not give her children the Royal titles seems to have paid off, Zara is down to earth, humble & a genuine " real" person

[@lgracie33]

Actually Jacqui, most of the ‘blood’ Royal family, whilst at home and out of the public view, are just like this. They tease one another, laugh out loud, love sports, tell each other’s ‘fails’. They are really quite normal. (Even though Anne and her children have always been my favorite blood’ princess/royals )

[@sheilameadows4936]

Unlike the other two , no names too disgraceful to mention.

[@JKU109]

@@sheilameadows4936 Oh, wow yeah. That heartless american - who lived in the UK only for 1.5year- is crying for title for his baby who lived here only 7 months.. should watch this video.. Shame on this american heartless woman and her puppy

[@langraman8756]

not her decision . her husbands a commoner

[@BBob1]

@@langraman8756 What's not her decision? Enlighten us with your wisdom.

[@chriskelly9476]

Princess Anne's kids have the best of both worlds. Royalty by blood but no titles nor royal responsibilities. Free to live their lives as they choose (more or less). Good looking kids, too, especially Zara.

[@jenniferwood8944]

And two great responsible children!

[@elvirastokes1335]

Well said , free normal life The best , with Royalty by blood , I love Zara And Peter loving a normal life and paying taxes.🙌😊

[@linzirainbow6577]

It is absolutely to their credit how down to earth Zara and Mike are. The affection between them is apparent as is their admiration of each other all the while maintaining easy and comfortable conversation with their host. Others should take note as lessons could be learned from them.

[@duanepipe5277]

A friend of mine was at a 3 day show, watching it leaning on a fence ,someone came next to her and they started talking,not looking at each other but watching the jumping they had a real good chat about the jumping and riders, then as the lady walked away after saying goodbye, it struck my friend there was something about her and looked,as she did the lady turned around and smiled, lady Zara smiled and walked on, a real down to earth woman , much respect

[@markstanley6687]

You really need to love Mike and Zara, they are down to earth and they have a great family,

[@stephenowens354]

Ye a REAL DOWN TO EARTH WOMAN worrying how to put food on the table and a roof over the kids heads princess mummy sorts that out😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@savannahglebe5165]

@@stephenowens354 What the fuck has that got to do with Zara being down to earth? You’re talking about difference in financial situations not attitude! Such a bitter,spiteful attitude you have. Work harder if you’re that worried, if you even work at all 🙄 Typical free loaders comment.

[@BBob1]

@@stephenowens354 You sEem tO hAve a problem wiTH yOUr cAps lOcK. Zara works harder than a muppet like you will ever know.

[@jeanlind7540]

After all this is what Harry wanted & he’s treated as an outcast. These two are so happy I’m pleased for them both and Zara’s mother, who made a wise decision.

[@SistorCarrera]

great couple so happy for them,huge love to Princess Anne no nonsense hard worker

[@luguy8347]

My favourite Royal. Such a cool and posh couple, Zara is one of a kind, beautiful heart and down to earth. Mike suits Zara perfectly.

[@tanjawinter6492]

She isn't Royal. She doesn't have a title, her children are commoners also.

[@smartychase]

@@tanjawinter6492 she is still a member of the royal family title or not she is a blood princess so do u think the queen treats her different to her other grand children with titles? Oh here comes my commoner grand daughter she is a full on member of the royal family by blood as opposed to others married into

[@tanjawinter6492]

@@smartychase Gosh, listen to yourself! I said she isn't royal, not that she isn't a beloved family member. Zara never had a title, her children don't have titles either. So she might be your favourite member of the family, but no, she is no royal. Archie isn't royal either, and if Eugenie and Beatrice have children, they won't be royal either.

[@userjim83]

Arguing over if somebody is a royal or not... Only on social media folks 😂

[@SA-oq5lz]

@Fedupnow she is a member of a royal family, but doesn't have a royal title since she's descended from the female line of the family. So technically on paper she's common, and thus doesn't have to carry out any royal duties

[@karinberryman2009]

As an Aussie I’m chuffed to learn Zara and Mike met here. So glad it was at Manly, and not Bondi!

[@kyliedavies1695]

That last bit is hilarious 😂

[@mjh5437]

What`s the difference?

[@BlazeCasey]

Love the Tindall family!! Awesome people and very hard working Royals!

[@laurenecarter246]

This was such an enjoyable conversation. I'm here because of the KZbin algorithm. Watching all things Royal because of the passing of The Queen. I know nothing about rugby and I know nothing about Zara and Mike (being Australian, I don't see anything about them in the news here). This was such a lovely way to see their genuine and down to earth personalities and their relationship. I actually learnt something about horses and rugby too. Thank you.

[@victrola2007]

Mike and Zara's icing out of the Harpy Not To Be Mentioned is a testament to this low-key warm couple. Brilliant.

[@Jadorelainie]

Urghh no wonder she's all her cousins favorite cousin! Such a lovely level headed woman and Mike is such a sport two peas on a pot! Her mum put all her might on her children to grow up normal and free, both her and Peter are a testament to Anne's very own stern and individual personality.

[@Harken4949]

Smart like her mother, for sure!

[@sandrapenny-dimri4663]

Zara and Mike are the best. Great to see more of them

[@lesleyallinson8738]

I love this couple they are fabulous and so down to earth

[@Teaally1913]

Love getting to watch them interact and it’s so real, fun and entertaining!

[@lovekatz3979]

I love Zara's personality! So down to earth and lovely. No self entitled attitude even though she is actually a true princess, or would have been if her mother hadn't opted out. See Harry & his wife should take notes.

[@scottmeehan2422]

Good comment apart from princess part. She is not a princess as her dad is not a member of royal family as prince/princess title is only passed on by male royals. Ann turned down the HRH tittle that queen was going to give zara and peter.

[@justinereid1822]

As an eventer I can say that Zara Tindall is my favourite royal, always approachable and knowledgeable

[@annemariefleming]

That apple didn't fall far from the tree. Her mother is my favourite, very hard-working, loyal and taking no cr*p from anyone.

[@patriciapritchard7410]

Regardless of whether they are members of the Royal family ,Zara and Mike just come across as a close down to earth couple.

[@Teaally1913]

Such genuine people. Love this podcast!

[@robthornton6288]

She is, after her mum THE most down to earth Royal ..... she's also stunning 👍😊

[@barbaralent5559]

What a great interview love this couple. From different sides of the track but so perfect for each other.

[@sjm6963]

Absolutely adore the Tindalls. So down to earth. Great couple.Princess Anne and Mark Philips did a great job. As did Mike's parents. Had to smile how Mike kept his distance from Mr Markle after last week's Thanksgiving service at St Paul's. Made me admire him even more. Couldn't blame Zara for exchanging pleasantries with Mrs and Mr Markle. They'd have gone back to America claiming Zara was racist if she hadn't acknowledged Medusa Meghan.

[@thatsovanessa]

Exactly my thoughts! Mike kept is distance for sure, making certain he was talking to somebody else as to not have to be forced to talk to Megan and Harry. And Zara was too nice and made an effort to talk to H&M. Such a nice gesture by her, I mean her and Harry grew up together and have a lot of history together so I don't think she could ever give Harry the cold shoulder.

[@stephenowens354]

She should stick to horses she wont get done for speeding

[@maylist6827]

So well put. It quite funny to watch mike looking off in the distance at something looking very busily and purposely and didn’t give the Harkles the time of day!

[@d.george]

I adore Zara. Fantastic equestrian & such a lovely person. Smashing episode!

[@denipeneva]

Omg how chill is Zara! She is so niiice :) they both are! If I was in the royal family I would have definitely wanted to be close with them :D

[@em-jaytaylor6743]

I like this couple. I like that, in total contrast to her family, Zara is so delightfully, casually & spontaneously tactile. Each family member is clearly comfortable and each reciprocates in kind, whether it’s the late Queen, the new King or her many cousins. They always seem to be delighted by her company. I suspect she may be possessed of a dirty sense of humour- given family members laugh full throated, head back, with the “I can’t believe you said that!” Thereafter they all smirk and snigger when they catch her eye. These two would undoubtedly serve an entertaining party full of booze and laughter.

[@voraciousreader3341]

But you don’t know how the others in the royal family are when they’re not “on,” do you, so saying Zara is this or that compared to them is a little silly. And I have no idea when you mean by tactile….can anyone be “delightfully, casually, and spontaneously tactile”?? Does she go running around touching people spontaneously?? Anyway, I have no idea why people feel the need to judge public figures as though they no all about them. They don’t, I don’t, and neither do you.

[@matttruckinuk8643]

Such an intriguing show with Mike and Zara, thoroughly enjoyed it, absolutely normal for what I see

[@glittersunflower9460]

these two - i love the fact they are a great team :)

[@Readyteddygo]

She doesn’t even sound properly posh and she seems like a really nice person

[@DrAAAli]

Zara is just so brilliantly grounded. You wouldn't know.

[@DJP-ph7yj]

I love their perspective and anecdotes..... Refreshing

[@allyw1364]

Zara is so grounded...not pretentious or stuck up Well DONE to great Parenting😊

[@livewell1975]

Oh my, they need to do more talk show these two. They are so beautiful🥰

[@preem7]

What a great interview!!

[@jeanlind7540]

Fascinating! Well done you two.

[@theflaver]

How about a program with Alex and just the wives? It has a lot of potential for some great stories!!!

[@danaocampo5028]

Amazing conversation. Loved to see a woman gives her man the limelight. Sports, normal coversation, fun to warch, no word salad, no lecturing, These three are great to warch.

[@vantheman1244]

Zara comes across as such a pleasant and genuine person. Would love to know what she thinks of Meghan!

[@jeanlind7540]

I’m sure she loves her, she isn’t into royal politics.

[@nela277]

@@jeanlind7540 Love her? After Meghan mockes her grandma? I don’t think so.

[@enkisdaughter4795]

@@jeanlind7540 After she's slagged off her family!

[@maryh9569]

I wonder what Duchess Meghan think of Zara ? but why would Duchess Meghan care what this woman thinks of her , why when a Royal does anything y'all brings up Duchess Meghan 💕?

[@eleniantoniou534]

These two are amazing. They would be fun to hang out with. I would love a monopoly night with these two and the prince and princess of Wales. Lol. Zara did a great job in this interview considering it appears that she has a cold. I love how chilled out they are.

[@EnglishVeteran]

Excellent! Mrs “T” was great!

[@justinemcl4223]

I love Zara so much, she's very underrated in the royal family 🥺

[@scottclarke9160]

They come across as a great couple. Another great HoR.

[@thomashudsan2103]

Zara and Mike are my favorite Royals they are just funny down to earth a normal couple with beautiful daughters .

[@enkisdaughter4795]

And a beautiful baby boy (Lucas)

[@silvertrees6326]

Zara is a pleasant young woman and is so much like her mother. All the best Zara.

[@leslie8743]

I loved Mike and Princess Anne, as well as William and Kate podcast show. There were 2 other Rugby players asking questions. Loved it and would love more! ❤

[@cg9616]

Lovely she described her mum as nice.✔️✔️✔️nice to hear positivity from royals

[@elizabethgalligan1805]

Love the Tindalls. So down to earth. My favourite Royal couple☺️😍👌

[@alanfarley3888]

Great podcast ... Zara is a natural 👍

[@galeocean4182]

What a great couple. It was a great conversation. I love hearing how couples meet and their "recipe" for keeping their relationship going strong.

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Awe, I adore how cool this couple, is!

[@chriscarson7384]

Zara and Mike are a great pair. I wish them and their children many years of happiness together.

[@SusannaEmily]

Zara is so beautiful and down to earth.

[@SusannaEmily]

@Mrssewhardtoplease beautiful personality and the way she conducts herself. She is a great role model.

[@Sssssssslf]

Zara beautiful?! Yikes ..you must have seen some tree monsters in your time if you think she is beautiful 😅

[@MyGoddessCondoleezza]

Yes,😘 Zara 😘 is divine beautiful.

[@MichaeldeSousaCruz]

Interesting episode! It’s much appreciated to have it shaken up a bit, and a pleasure to listen to Zara’s stories. Can we get any merchandise here in the states? I’d love to get one of those t-shirts! 😂

[@patriciabarnes6664]

Zara is such natural and down to earth girl. A lovely girl. She and Mike are well suited. Sweet.

[@juliecasey5196]

That was so relaxed well done really enjoyed the show.

[@sophiakhan636]

So lovely to see Zara and Mike .Such I lovely down to earth couple .You can see the love between them ❤❤❤❤

[@ayerger1734]

I love Mike and Zara. They are a great couple! 💐🥂❤

[@TheVitzy]

don't know how I stumbled upon this but kinda glad I did! fascinating chat

[@Lioness_UTV]

Great couple, independent, frank, down to earth. H&M could take a page out of their book on how to successfully live a life of their own making in their own way without hurting their family.

[@gdaudencia8926]

I widh the royal family could also learn to stop leaking info about Harry and Meghan and things would be okay with them

[@onlygirl1635]

@@gdaudencia8926 royals didn't leak, it's them speaking through their "friends" always.

[@louiseskip3488]

@@onlygirl1635 absolutely correct. TRF has too much class. Well except Andy.

[@BossySwan]

@@gdaudencia8926 I think you’ll find it’s Ginge and Whinge doing all the leaking

[@savannahglebe5165]

@@gdaudencia8926 Utter tosh you’re talking. Had they have kept their mouths shut and just vanished into a life of obscurity like they ‘allegedly’ wanted none of this division would have happened. Meghan is a disgrace and proved herself to be the commoner that she is.

[@barbaramacmillian1658]

Really enjoyed listening only two states in Australia play rugby have you ever watch afl footy support the best club mighty Adelaide Crows but will. Be watching this channel again really good

[@chriswood167]

Princess Anne did a wonderful job with the upbringing of her children who are refreshingly down to earth and by the looks of it great company, I can also see why Big Bill was attracted to Zara who is not only beautiful but has a personality to match! It was great fun watching this video!

[@Jimbobmcracken]

Lovely couple. Makes me proud to British, and of our royal family. Unlike the more famous other couple.

[@catherinepositano8544]

....INfamous...

[@silvertrees6326]

Zara always presents as relaxed and friendly. There is so much of Princess Anne in Zara’s looks and presentation. Proud to be a Brit when we see Zara and Mike!!

[@langraman8756]

she has no title

[@catherinepositano8544]

@@langraman8756....your point being?

[@langraman8756]

@@catherinepositano8544 press dont give af about ones with no title

[@l.r.6630]

I saw her interviewed on Australian 60 minutes. She was lovely, even when the person who was interviewing her made it known he was a Republic and not liking the Royal Family. She held her ground and was extremely cordal. Very pretty too.

[@gdaudencia8926]

You'd be surprised how the royals are very respectful of other people's views even if they don't view things in a monarchy constitution way as long as you are having the right conversation with them about helping and making a difference. The don't fight like the rest of us were there is left and right wings. Just as long as you don't as them their political stands.

[@lgracie33]

Princess Anne and children have always been my favorite true ‘blood’ royals, and I believe Kate is the next best thing....love her too 🥰

[@langraman8756]

blood line is from male line so non of them are

[@lgracie33]

@@langraman8756 and Prince Philip???? Is he also not of Royal blood ???

[@lgracie33]

@@langraman8756 and Anne was born of whom?

[@dicey8928]

Prince Philip is of royalty 💜

[@jhart1127]

@@langraman8756 the Queen offered Anne the choice to call her children Prince and Princess, as is their birthright due to the line of succession before the Queen's other grandchildren and great-grandchildren were born. Princess Anne declined.

[@mikehooley6398]

Love that Tins has had a tidy up now the boss is in the office!

[@sunshinecatcher8779]

Love these two

[@andrewdoy2585]

I am fortunate enough to be an army veteran. I go to the army v navy each year. It is a reunion cuningly descuised as a rugby match

[@healthybodz1969]

I can't believe they mentioned Minety, a tiny village where I grew up, great interview x

[@beany2456]

Love these two no airs or graces.

[@kateward5884]

Just come across this and it was such fun to watch and felt like you were all sitting with me around the table. As an OAP I didn't understand all of it (😂) but I'm going to look up the words I wrote down ( so most of your show !)and look them up online - once I've found my glasses and can then see where my dictionary is. Looking forward to the next one and thank you for such a great show.

[@riverdonoghue9992]

Great interview

[@richyrich908]

Love your pod cast joe.👍👌 Your brilliant at what you do.

[@LMC232]

Wales have an amazing new Prince of Wales in William and a genuine fan of Welsh Rugby and England 🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@mgbdub2007]

Excellent - They should do more stuff together.

[@yorkshireroots]

These two are so special

[@JOE_co_uk]

Don't we know it!😂Be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out!

[@allandavies9862]

Superb news, young man. 😊 You bring us joy. I fully appreciate your position on the police. 😊 As "shut-ins", we laud Tesco's delivery service, which we have used since 2010 when I needed surgery for a shoulder and couldn't drive for almost a year. Then, returned to normal until I gave up driving in 2019. Tesco is super! Great news that Harry has to find his own accommodation whenever he visits the UK. As a direct outcome of his having no permanent home in the UK, Harry is excluded from the list of Counsellors of State. 😂 PTL! Shalom! 😊 Stay safe and well, you and yours, and all your subscribers everywhere.

[@gnlilu6972]

I'm a huge fan of Zara and Mike! ❤️

[@mandymd5979]

I love it. Drinking Guinness during interview. Very relaxing

[@lesliejayasuriya4290]

Most Blessed Royal Couple. .

[@jencoleman3847]

Used to watch Mike playing rugby and Zara on the horses saw her win the trophy lovely couple god bless you

[@kdbee6086]

I just love her. She's a lot like her mom

[@josephlambe2796]

Zara is an absolute down to earth royal, I’d love to be a fly on the wall in the tindall house, Mike has always been a great ambassador for rugby, a match made in heaven…. I remember a Martin Johnstone after dinner speech he took the piss out of all his England team mates…what a note worth the £250 ticket

[@user-lu9hq6jv4v]

Thank you!

[@merlina5196]

Me encanta esta pareja se ve que son muy divertidos , saludos desde México ❤

[@sherryd3299]

Very nice couple. They never seem to put a wrong foot forward.

[@leedavis9529]

Great episode Bit of a shame a lot of the show ended on the editing floor,

[@johnrichardson99]

Listening to Tinds talking about how he understands and appreciates Zara’s performance and sport belies his really impressive intellect which I think is often hidden by rugby platitudes. Please tell us what you really think about rugby Mike. It’s genuine quality.

[@sharonlong9958]

Love the Tindalls Brilliant Family 💞

[@marilyngaris4667]

Just love them 🇬🇧♥️

[@jacktyler5241]

Superb watch taste from the Tindall’s.

[@andybinns4993]

You`ve got to love the Tindalls, Zara and Mike so open and human. I would love to see Zara take on the celebrity jungle. I hink she would kill it.

[@sedwards7428]

Love Zara -- love to see more of her. She and Mike make a terrific team: great to see them both. The host could have better topics and do a better job hosting. I do not watch it all because of him

[@thomasgriffiths5594]

How proud ELIZABETH THE GREAT would and should be of her lovely grand daughter, what a beautiful lady

[@paulmcsheaffrey1567]

Was at a dinner in Hong Kong for Doddie Weir and his foundation and the Tindalls did a video contribution from the Cheltenham festival. Both absolutely pissed out of their heads - absolutely hilarious