The Rugby Bricks Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Matt Giteau is an Australian rugby union player known for his versatility. Currently playing for the San Diego Legion in Major League Rugby, Giteau excels as a utility back, primarily in the inside centre and fly-half positions.

Debuting for the Wallabies in 2002, Giteau was nominated for the International Rugby Board Player of the Year in 2004. He has played in 104 Super Rugby matches and earned 103 test caps for Australia. His return to the national team, after a break, was facilitated by "Giteau's Law," highlighting his enduring impact on Australian rugby.

In this chat, Matt shared his deep insights into the world of goal kicking in rugby, offering a glimpse into his personal journey, experiences, and the valuable lessons he has learned throughout his career. We dive into:

• Matt eloquently highlighted the significance of maintaining a consistent process, cultivating mental resilience, and showcasing the unwavering dedication required to excel as a goal kicker. Through his reflections, Matt vividly portrayed the mental battles, challenges, and strategic preparations essential for thriving in high-pressure situations on the rugby field.

• Drawing inspiration from interactions with rugby legends like Johnny Wilkinson, Matt articulated how he assimilated invaluable lessons from their unparalleled work ethic, commitment to repetition, and distinctive training methodologies. Matt articulated the importance of staying engaged in the kick, prioritizing technique over immediate outcomes, and harnessing specific mental cues to enhance precision and consistency, as gleaned from top kickers such as Wilkinson. Furthermore, Matt shed light on the profound impact of esteemed coaches like Eddie Jones and Benny Perkins, underscoring the pivotal role of structured training, simulated pressure scenarios, and the pivotal role of building unwavering confidence through competitive challenges and relentless practice sessions.

• In essence, the conversation with Matt offered a profound exploration of the intricacies of goal kicking in rugby, providing a window into his profound mindset, meticulous training routines, and the transformative influence of rugby legends and seasoned coaches on his growth and development. Through a blend of mental fortitude, technical finesse, and unwavering dedication, Matt's insights illuminated the arduous yet rewarding path to success as a goal kicker, underscoring the resilience and commitment required to thrive in this pivotal aspect of the game.

There is so much detail and insight in this episode. Please enjoy and share.

John Cooney is a talented professional rugby union player from Ireland known for his skills as a scrum-half. He was born on December 17, 1989, in Dublin, Ireland. Cooney has played for various teams throughout his career, including Connacht, Leinster, and currently Ulster Rugby in the Pro14 and European competitions.

Cooney is recognized for his exceptional kicking abilities, playmaking skills, and leadership on the field. His precise passing, tactical awareness, and accurate goal-kicking have made him a valuable asset to his teams. Cooney’s versatility allows him to adapt to different game situations, whether it be controlling the tempo of the game, setting up attacking plays, or providing solid defense.

Throughout his career, Cooney has earned praise for his work ethic, dedication to the sport, and commitment to improving his game constantly. He is known for his competitive spirit and determination to succeed, which have helped him excel in the highly competitive world of professional rugby.

Off the field, Cooney is respected for his professionalism, sportsmanship, and involvement in community initiatives. He serves as a role model for aspiring young rugby players, inspiring them to work hard, stay focused, and strive for excellence both on and off the field.

Cooney is a talented and accomplished rugby union player who continues to make significant contributions to the sport. His skills, leadership qualities, and dedication to continuous improvement have established him as a key figure in Irish rugby and a fan favorite among supporters.

In this episode of the podcast, we learn

• Embracing Growth Mindset: Encouraging kickers to constantly seek improvement rather than settling for mediocre success rates.

•  Simplifying Technique: Advocating for a focus on essential striking abilities over unnecessary complexities in kicking technique.

• Learning from the Best: Studying successful kickers like M. Steyn and Dan Carter for insights on simplicity and effectiveness.

• Coaching Experience: Sharing challenges and growth as a kicking coach, emphasizing the value of coaching for personal improvement.

• Feedback and Improvement: Highlighting the importance of being open to feedback, even from unexpected sources, to identify areas for enhancement and optimize kicking performance.

There is so much detail and insight in this episode. Please enjoy and share.

We are super excited to bring you our newest project. The Bricks Club is our new Facebook group where the goal is to give back to the community and the game. The two brains of Rugby Bricks talk through the creation of the Bricks Club and how it has become an interactive community for people to learn, engage and seek deeper information on rugby topics with like-minded people.

This membership gives you exclusive access to videos within the RB Bricks Club. Each week we post exclusive content from professional players, coaches and clubs from around the world. Listen to some of the world's best rugby minds explain strategies, game plans and drills they use in the professional game.

Our latest chat was with International referee Ben O’Keeffe who walked us through his review he had done for Scotland vs England game in the Six Nations. In this episode of the podcast, you will get a preview of the content to expect from joining the club, we dive into: 

• How Rugby Bricks has created a strong fan and customer base by creating extra value in their products and overdelivering on the new project launches.

• The reason behind creating an exclusive member group in the first place and what you will get out of being involved in the club. 

• A sneak peek into the Bricks Club and the calibre of guests that are lined up in the future.

• Peter’s experience and learnings on getting to spend the week with the Crusaders the most successful Super Rugby franchise.

• Examples of the benefits of being a part of the group and how it can benefit your own coaching and playing ability. We look at stories and experiences that will typically never be seen by the public eye.

This podcast is a great insight into the new developments and launches that are happening this year and what's to come in the future. 2022 is going to be a massive year for the brand and we are excited to keep you updated with all of the projects and product launches that are coming soon. Kale and Peter share all of the innovative decisions that are being made.

 If you are a Rugby Bricks supporter or rugby fan then this podcast has all the insights to join and be involved in the brand more.

Jase Ryan is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the forward’s coach of the Crusaders and assistant coach to Fiji. Ryan’s first significant coaching role was for the Canterbury provincial team originally as a scrum coach and then became assistant in 2015-16 and went on to win back to back titles those years. Ryan is now coming into his sixth consecutive year at the Crusaders who for the past 5 years have won 5 successive titles.

Ryan is a highly respected coach at the Super Rugby and international level. Along with his Super Rugby accolades he was also the scrum coach for the Black Ferns back in 2014 and the NZ Under 20’s for 3 seasons too.

Over Ryan’s career, he has been a part of some of the most successful teams in history, we learn what it takes to create the results he has. We dive into: 

• The importance of Ryan starting the front row club to ensure there was a program to focus on the safe development of props and hookers at a young age. 

• How the Crusaders franchise has been so dominant and successful over the past decade and what goes into a winning culture. 

• The importance of coaches understanding that players don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.

• Ryan’s experience on the Emirates Team New Zealand boat with Peter Burling and how they handled communication under pressure.

• How Ryan overcame contracting COVID-19 being in a foreign country and how it gave him and extra gratitude and perspective on life.

From Junior XV rugby to the Crusaders, this episode has it all. If you are a player, coach or supporter, this podcast is for you. It gives insights and secrets into the most successful Super Rugby team in history and how they have won 5 consecutive titles in the past 5 years. We take a look at how a team can remain this consistent and dominant over so many years and what it takes to stay at the top.

Please enjoy this in-depth and enlightening episode with none other than Jase Ryan. 

Chloe Dalton is one of Australia’s few triple sports athletes.  She has been a part of the WNBL with the Sydney Uni Flames. Chloe then represented Australia in rugby sevens and made her debut in 2014 on the Dubai women's sevens circuit. 

Chloe won a gold medal as a part of the women’s sevens team at the 2016 Rio Olympics and was recognised as Australia’s top Rugby 7s player in 2017, winning the Shawn Mackay Medal. As well as her achievements in the rugby and basketball world, Chloe then crossed codes again to Aussie Rules. She made her debut in 2019 for Carlton in the AFLW, Chloe was recently named Runner-Up in the Carlton Best and Fairest Awards for the 2020 AFLW season.

In this episode, we learn what it takes to compete at the highest level across three sports & the journey to success of some of the top female Australian athletes. We dive into:

• How Chloe was a driving factor into getting the Paralympians competing at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics the same pay for winning medals as the other Olympic athletes. 

• The reason behind creating ‘The Female Athlete Project’ and why it is such a game-changer in the world of sport.

• Challenging the misconception around women’s sports and shedding light on their achievements and gaining mainstream media exposure. 

• How Chloe managed to stay at the top of her game in each sporting code and receiving huge praise and accolades after each sporting transition.

If you are an aspiring young athlete who is striving to make the next level then Chloe will give you the inspiration to do so. This episode is about the journey to becoming a professional athlete and gives you advice on how to handle pressure and adversity along the way. 

This podcast is extremely relevant in the sporting world because women’s sports have typically had a back seat in terms of media coverage. As women’s sports is growing rapidly so are their successes and Chloe has created a platform to share and expose the incredible stories of Australian female athletes.

Make sure you check out this awesome and insightful initiative ‘The Female Athlete Project’

Firstly, we can't wait to launch our first NFT on Friday the 17th of September 2021 and we wouldn’t have been able to get this across the line without the ongoing support of our community and the interest in the project so the thanks goes out to the Rugby Bricks community. 

This episode of the Rugby Bricks podcast is a bit different. The podcast strays away from its usual rugby theme and dives into the cryptocurrency and NFT world to get you excited for the release of our first Rugby Bricks Gold Rare Mid Cut NFT this Friday. 

The two brains of Rugby Bricks share their knowledge in the digital asset space and educate you on why it’s important and how it will work. If you’re into rugby and looking to understand the future of the space of how we see this working this podcast is just a glimpse. We dive into:

• How Rugby Bricks has created a strong fan and customer base by creating extra value in their products and overdelivering on the new project launches.

• The reason behind creating an NFT in the first place and how the artwork and production of the new launch came to fruition.

• Why the NFT space is taking over and how cryptocurrency will change the way we pay, trade and create value within the digital world in the future.

• Examples of the benefits of owning an NFT and what we can expect from large companies and how they will change the game using digital currency.

This will be our first of its kind Rugby Bricks NFT giveaway. With every kicking tee purchased on Friday via our online store, only ten customers will be receiving one of these limited edition Rugby Bricks Gold Rare NFT's at random. The holder of this NFT will receive annually a Rugby Bricks Limited Edition Gift Pack that is not for purchase on any other platform.

Watch our latest @rugbybricks YouTube Video titled - What Are NFT's and How Do They Work?

Wayne Smith is a New Zealand rugby union coach and former player, currently the Director of Rugby for the Japanese Top League club, the Kobelco Steelers. Smith’s first significant coaching role was for the Crusaders in the 1997 season and went on to win back to back titles in 1998 and 1999, before being appointed the head coach of the All Blacks in 2000.

Smith is regarded as one of the greatest rugby coaches in history. Nicknamed “The Professor”, Smith is considered to be the All Blacks tactical genius who helped engineer two Rugby World Cup victories in 2011 and 2015. He is one of two coaches to win back to back Rugby World Cups. Along with the Crusader’s championships, he also helped the Chiefs secure their first Super Rugby title in 2012 and then went back to back again in 2013.

Smith has had one of the most decorated careers of any coach and in this episode of the podcast, we learn what it takes to create the results he has. We dive into: 

• How Smith handled the public pressure of being an All Blacks coach and dealing with adversity when things didn’t go his way.

• The importance of speaking your mind in a close coaching unity, even though the other coaches opinions may differ from your own.

• How Sonny Bill Williams changed the game with his offloading ability and how Smith added his skillset into the strike moves.

• The importance of having high-quality game sense and thinking on your feet instinctively when on the counter-attack and in high-stakes moments.

• How Smith approaches each team he’s involved in with a different mindset and culture, as each franchise will vary in its values, ethos and strategy.

From grassroots rugby to the All Blacks, this episode has it all. If you are a player, coach or supporter, this podcast is for you. It gives insights and secrets into the All Blacks camp and how they prepare. We take a look at being creative with new innovative tactics on the field and not shying away from strategies that haven’t been done or seen.

Please enjoy this in-depth and enlightening episode with none other than Wayne Smith.

 Mitch Hunt is a professional New Zealand rugby player. Hunt was among the top 10 lead point scorers for the 2021 Super Rugby Aotearoa tournament and the top 3 lead point scorers in the 2021 Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. 

Hunt has already managed to play over 70 games of Super Rugby with the Crusaders and Highlanders combined. He is currently about to begin the Bunnings NPC season with the Tasman Makos where he has already notched up 56 games for the club and has won back to back championships.

Since high school Hunt has been a stand out first five and fullback and has was involved in representative grade rugby coming through the ranks, including New Zealand Under 20s. His ability to read the game and break open a defensive line has earned him the opportunity to play at the Super Rugby level and most likely higher honours in future years. 

In this episode, we learn what it takes to become a world-class game driver and how leadership is also about your actions on the field, not just what is said in the sheds. We dive into:

• How Aaron Smith has instilled confidence in his players to make the right decisions and back themselves to execute when called upon. 

• The importance of creating strategies to beat teams that are stronger and more physical, but still being able to command the game with kicking tactics and having the team buy into the game plan. 

• The process Mitch takes when going through his kicking routine and basing his overall performance on the feel rather than technical issues.

• How the Tasman Makos have created strong values and culture within the team environment which saw them become back to back champions in the 2019, 2020 NPC competition. 

• Mitch’s thoughts around playing for the Crusaders and the lessons and learnings he took from the franchise and how it grew him as a player leading into his Highlanders career.

If you’re someone who is looking to understand the skills, communication and tactics of a world-class first five and fullback. This episode is about taking the reins as the game driver and being confident in your decision making ability and having the freedom from the coaches to back yourself.

It gives insights into a professional rugby environment and how they prepare differently for each team and being able to figure out strategies to dominate whilst being a smaller and less physical team. 

Kale is the partner of K&J Growth and Rugby Bricks. His companies have worked with local businesses like BNZ and local gyms through to international brands like TikTok, Microsoft and Monster Energy and have helped hundreds of businesses go online.

Kale is a member of the Forbes Agency Council and the only New Zealand representative to sit on the council and one of the key delivery team members behind Digital Boost. He has opened his own gym in a facility he didn’t own, and with no equipment except A3 & A4 cutouts, within 14 days he turned a $200 marketing budget into $202,000 of annual revenue.

In this episode, we learn the common mistakes people make when creating a business idea and why it is important to have core values and vision within a business environment. We dive into: 

• The Biggest mistakes people are making with attempting to start a new business and how to overcome those challenges.

• Why Ryan Papenhuyzen is hungry for knowledge and extremely curious, and his willingness to put in the work to continue to get better every day.

• Some of the Rugby Bricks product ideas that never made it to the light of day.

• Peter & Kales top 3 coolest and influential people they have gotten the opportunity to meet over the past year. 

• The importance of building players and helping them develop and grow as people over simply going through the motions and becoming complacent.  

• How Peter foresees rugby’s future, what trends he is seeing and what people need to be paying attention to more.

This Interview is a great reflection on how far Rugby Bricks has come as a brand and how things are heading in the future. The two brains of Rugby Bricks share some secrets and great stories into how they have gotten to where they are today and what’s next.

If you are a rugby fanatic or striving entrepreneur then this podcast has all the insights to give you the confidence to take the leap to the next level.

Don’t forget to check out Digital Boost with more information and tools that will help you use digital tools and technologies to support your business’ success.

Chelsea Alley is a New Zealand Professional rugby player. She is currently the captain of the Waikato Women's team In the Farah Palmer Cup and has broken the union's record for most games and points. Alley also won the World Cup in 2017 and has been a part of the NZ black ferns since 2013. 

For the past 10 years, Alley has represented clubs from an amateur to an international level and has poured her heart and soul into the sport. Among her accolades, she was recently named in the Chiefs side that played in the first-ever Women’s Super Rugby game between the Chiefs & Blues taking the victory 39-13. 

In this open and honest podcast, Alley shares her thoughts into the reality of her own life as a semi-professional rugby player and how she has struggled with juggling three jobs and also performing at the highest level of rugby. We dive into: 

• How Chelsea's childhood developed her kicking game by practising in the backyard with her brother & the idea around most young players tending to overcomplicate these skills.

• The Importance of women's rugby needing to change to a professional syndicate and breaking the stigma around their mental & physical wellbeing. 

• The process Chelsea takes to set up for a kick and her how internal feelings drastically affect the outcome of the kick in high stake environments.

• Dealing with constant pressure and high expectations of the public to consistently perform at the highest level while trying to sustain a healthy life balance.

• How Chelsea’s has become a role model for the youth and set an example for the next generation of women’s rugby players.

• Chelsea's thoughts around the Chiefs Mana resurgence and her personal experience being a part of the historic first women’s Super Rugby game.

This podcast is extremely relevant in the rugby world and has been an issue that keeps getting swept under the carpet. We are excited to see the women's game grow and develop further in the future and we hope this podcast resonates with a lot of people and inspires young women to get involved in the game. Please share this podcast with someone who will really benefit from this sincere and genuine conversation.