Amateur Rugby Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

My guest this week is a rugby coach of many teams and England Police RUFC front-rower - Dave Pattimore.

We talked about being a front-row forward, the joy and challenges of playing for England Police, and the differences between coaching kids in the afternoon and experienced adults in the evening.

And we finished by chatting through the England Police tour of South Africa and the rich experiences that Dave had coaching in the townships.

This is a fun, interesting and sometimes deep conversation - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Mosborough RUFC - https://www.mosboroughrufc.com/
England Police RUFC - https://www.eprufc.co.uk/

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My guest this week is Strathmore RFC part-time business consultant - Nicol Welsh

We talked about Nick’s playing career, the challenges around running the Scottish National Prison Service team with no training time, some brilliant stories from Vets tours, generating a player pathway from minis and juniors to the First XV and loads of incredible insight about how to become a true Community Club, not just a club in the community.

We talked about several mutually beneficial partnerships that resulted in the players eating steak and lobster post-training!

This is a great episode with a ton of usable information - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Nick Welsh on X - https://x.com/NickWelsh5
Strathmore RFC - https://strathmorerugby.co.uk/

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PODCAST KIT
Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

My guest this week is Rugby Union player and Rugby League fan - Andrew Foster.

This interview was recorded in March of 2024 and we talked about Foz growing up in League country, what it’s like to take a bunch of southern softies to the Challenge Cup Final, thoughts on player recruitment and retention in lower teams and what it’s like as a teacher to play alongside one your students.

We also spoke about Foz’s son, Rycroft - who is sadly no longer with us having passed away last year after being diagnosed with the incredibly rare Shwachman-Diamond syndrome. This is a raw insight into parental bereavement. Foz shared this with the hope of helping others.

This is a truly meaningful episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Andrew Foster on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-foster-tougher-minds/

Andrew Foster on Twitter - @andrewfoster101

Andrew Foster on Instagram - @andrewfoster101

Rycroft Forever - www.RycroftForever.com

Rycroft Forever on Instagram - @rycroftforever

Rycroft’s Rugby Rumble - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/rycrofts-rugby-rumble/

Stem Cell donation - https://www.anthonynolan.org/

Old Colfeians RFC - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/

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PODCAST KIT
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My guest this week is former Harelquins and Worcester winger - Sam Smith.

This interview was recorded in March of 2024 and we talked about Sam’s rapid rise into the pro ranks, the perilous spiral he routinely found himself in when his form dipped, dealing with harsh criticism and living with Joe Marler!

We discussed the trials of retiring young and losing your identity, post-rugby entrepreneurship, self-work and a new passion for helping others in transition.

This is a deep and insightful view under the skin of Pro rugby - I hope you enjoy!

LINKS
Sam Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-smith-coaching/
Sam Smith on Instagram - @thisisthechangingroom - https://www.instagram.com/thisisthechangingroom/
Blackheath RFC - https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/
Esher RFC - https://www.esherrugby.com/
Harlequins - https://www.quins.co.uk/
Worcester Warriors - https://warriors.co.uk/

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With the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures from the final weekend. The battle for the wooden spoon in Cardiff where Wales tackled Italy. Saturday late afternoon in Dublin as Ireland took on Scotland. And grand finale in Lyon as France took on England.

LINKS
Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/

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PODCAST KIT
Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

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With the middle weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The surprisingly wild encounter in Rome where Italy beat Scotland. Saturday late afternoon at Twickenham as England put and end to Ireland’s back-to-back Grand Slam hopes. And finishing up with the crazy, Wales versus France from Cardiff.

LINKS
Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/

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Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast)

PODCAST KIT
Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Despite it being a rest week, I’ve still got some awesome Six Nations content for you.

Former podcast guest (and coaching partner of mine at Old Colfeians) Phil Greenaway jumped in to lend his expert analysis on what is going on with England’s attack.

LINKS
Phil is available for consultancy services. For anyone interested please visit the website - https://pgreenawayltd.com/

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PODCAST KIT
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SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

With the middle weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The surprisingly close encounter in Dublin where Ireland overpowered Wales. Saturday late afternoon at Murrayfield for Scotland versus England. And finishing up with the epic, France versus Italy from Lille.

LINKS
Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/

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https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast

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PODCAST KIT
Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Despite it being a rest week, I’ve still got some awesome Six Nations content for you.

Former podcast guest (and coaching partner of mine at Old Colfeians) Phil Greenaway jumped in to lend his expert analysis on why James Lowe’s left peg is such a weapon, but we start with the 6 reasons why Wales are so goddamn hard to beat!

LINKS Phil is available for consultancy services. For anyone interested please visit the website - https://pgreenawayltd.com/

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PODCAST KIT
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SUPPORT
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With the second weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The tense affair in Edinburgh where Scotland lost to France. Saturday late-afternoon at Twickenham for England versus Wales. And finishing up with Ireland versus Italy from sunny Dublin.

LINKS
Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/

BUY ME A COFFEE
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PATREON
Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast)

PODCAST KIT
Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.

SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.