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CLASSIC - Your strengths are what will make you stand out - James Inglis - #2211 oct. 202601:13:02

James Inglis and I were team-mates at Esher Rugby Club where I learnt from him what it meant to be a serious rugby player.

This interview was recorded in December of 2019 and he told me what it was like to be one of the very first Academy players in the UK and the challenges of spending years striving for Premiership rugby. We go deep on one of Jingles' specialist subjects: Lineouts, and finish with some great advice around youth development in the modern era.

LINKS
James Inglis can be contacted on Instagram - @jjinglis (https://www.instagram.com/jjinglis/) or email (j_a_inglis@hotmail.com)

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#197 - Jack Vas - An Englishman in Toulouse23 août 202600:58:19

My guest this week is Jack Vass, a young English rugby player who grew up in Kent, came through the Saracens Academy and is now playing with the Espoirs at Toulouse. Jack has previously appeared on the Amateur Rugby Podcast as a French rugby analyst, but this time we're talking about his own journey through the game.

Jack's route has been anything but straightforward. He moved away from home as a teenager to attend Trinity School, dealt with significant periods of injury, continued his studies and eventually made his way to France, where he has experienced a very different approach to developing and playing rugby.

We talked about:

  • Growing up in Kent and the influence of Jack's dad
  • The kicking sessions that became a foundation of his game
  • How playing football helped develop his rugby
  • Moving away from home at 15/16 to attend Trinity
  • Why France was always part of Jack's plan
  • The differences between English and French rugby
  • Keeping the ball alive and playing through contact
  • Why French rugby has helped develop his offloading game
  • Dealing with injuries and setbacks
  • Balancing university with rugby in France
  • His plans for his final year at Toulouse

I particularly enjoyed the discussion about the differences between the two rugby cultures. Jack isn't simply saying that one is better than the other. He's describing what he has learned from being exposed to both, and how that has changed the way he plays.

LINKS
Jack Vas on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackvas_

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CLASSIC - It's about flow - Dave Phillips - #2117 août 202600:56:47

Dave Phillips - 'Mr Dartfordians' has been a member of the Dartfordians club since leaving school and has held almost every role within the club over 50 years.

This interview was recorded in December of 2019 and Dave told me the secrets of keeping a club flourishing in this modern age - Darts regularly put out 5 sides plus thriving Minis, Juniors, Girls and Women's teams.

I also uncovered some wonderful coaching tips and Dave's thoughts about what is important for kids in rugby. Oh, there are some touring stories too. It's a wonderful chat and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

LINKS
Dartfordians website (https://www.dartfordiansrfc.co.uk/)

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#196 - Alan Zondagh - Why Rugby Needs To Coach The Chaos09 août 202601:09:54

My guest this week is Alan Zondagh, a veteran coach and rugby educator whose career has taken him from South Africa to England, France and beyond.

Alan has worked with players and teams at every level, including Western Province, London Scottish and Saracens, and his new book, Attack, Attack, Attack, brings together the coaching philosophy he has developed throughout his career.

At the heart of it is a fascinating idea: rugby coaches can provide structure, but they also need to prepare players for what happens when the structure disappears.

We talked about:

• Creating chaos in the opposition defence
• Why Alan starts his coaching with the individual ball carrier
• Teaching supporting players to recognise what the ballman sees
• The X and Y axes of attacking rugby
• Why positioning can ask questions of a defence before the attack begins
• Alan's 48% box-kick statistic and his concerns about the modern game
• Why he believes coaching is an art rather than a fixed programme
• His experiences learning from Pierre Villepreux and French rugby
• His time with London Scottish and Saracens
• The evolution of rugby conditioning and weight training
• The rugby laws he would like to see changed
• Why the scrum should be used more as an attacking platform

One thing I particularly enjoyed about this conversation is that Alan doesn't simply offer another set of rugby coaching drills. He keeps coming back to the idea of developing players who can actually see the game and respond to it.

That sounds simple.

It probably isn't.

But when it works, as Alan says, you get the goosebumps.

LINKS
Contact Alan at https://www.az-rugby.com/

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CLASSIC - You either fight back or you don't! - Peter Short - #2002 août 202600:58:20

Peter Short, the former Leicester Tigers, Narbonne and Bath lock forward is my guest this week.

Shorty and I caught up in December of 2019 in Dorset, where he now works and lives to talk about the early days of professionalism, what it was like to be involved at Leicester Tigers during the halcyon days, his experience in French rugby at Narbonne and lastly a successful period at Bath.

It's a fascinating chat which also delves into his development as coach and some very interesting insights into some more scientific aspects of the game.

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#195 - Kennedy Tsimba - Who wins the race to react first?19 juil. 202601:12:34

My guest this week is a former Bath, Cheetahs and Zimbabwe fly-half who has gone on to become a coach at The Bulls in the URC.

Kennedy Tsimba has had a fascinating journey through rugby, from growing up in Zimbabwe and learning the game by watching VHS tapes of the Five Nations, to playing alongside and learning from some of the greatest minds in the sport.

We talked about:

  • The unique rugby culture Kennedy grew up with in Zimbabwe
  • How skills learned from VHS videos and practised in the backyard eventually made their way into professional training and matches
  • How Kennedy was discovered and signed by Bath in the late 1990s, and the lessons he learned from some of English rugby's greatest minds
  • Playing for his "perfect" team, the Free State Cheetahs, where his captain was Rassie Erasmus
  • How Kennedy developed his thinking around unstructured play, including several key tips for both players and coaches
  • The study Kennedy conducted, how it informed his "SHIFT" framework, and his plans to contribute it to the wider rugby world
  • How VR is now helping to train the Springboks!

This is a sensational episode with a wonderful thinker about the game. Kennedy has a unique perspective on rugby, shaped by his experiences as a player, coach and researcher.

I hope you enjoy it.

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#194 - Will Simpson - I need to be the genesis of my own momentum31 mai 202600:59:59

My guest this week is former pro rugby player and now a Major in the British Army - Will Simpson.

We talked about:

  • Will's dream to become a pro player
  • The steps and opportunities he took to achieve that goal
  • Playing for Ampleforth, Loughborough Uni, Leicester Tigers A team and Doncaster Knights in The Champ
  • His following career with the British Army, and the incredible playing opportunities that provided
  • The genesis of Real Meal - his meal replacement bar, and why it's cornered the market.

This is a fascinating insight into the world of rugby just below the elite - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS

Use code TARP at checkout and subscribe for more savings! - https://realmeal.co.uk/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-simpson-54657b67/

https://www.menshealth.com/uk/fitness/a70865848/army-dad-real-world-training-approach

 

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#193 - Suzy Rook - Rugby's got a place for everybody17 mai 202600:56:14

My guest this week is former Scotland International and now wild swimmer, Suzy Rook.

We talked about:

  • The highs of her international career
  • How far the Women's game has progressed
  • Being diagnosed with cancer
  • Wild swimming and the Polar plunge!

This is a remarkable, feel-good, riot of an episode. - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Suzy's Just Giving page - https://www.justgiving.com/page/suzanne-rook-8 
Suzy Rook on facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SwimQueenSuzy
Suzy Rook on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/swimqueensuzy/
Suzy Rook on x - https://x.com/suzyhex
Suzy Rook on tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@swimqueen
Stewartry Rugby Club - https://www.stewartryrugby.co.uk/

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CLASSIC - And that was the moment I fell in love with rugby - Greg Curtin - #1926 avr. 202601:08:29

'Curtin' and I are Nomad friends, we met at a big floating conference on a cruise ship in the sea. We then spent 3 weeks living on a beach in Brazil with a load of other nomads where we surfed, worked, did Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and even took part in an Improv Comedy night.

This interview was recorded in December of 2019 in Dubai and we talked about comparisons between Rugby and traditional American sports, Curtin's extensive experience of playing all around the world, from America to England, Italy, Austria, Uganda, and China!

Oh, and you can't miss his story about how he attempted to get a Fijian to play in the NFL!

LINKS
Greg Curtin Email (gregcurtin@yahoo.com)
Curtin's website (https://americarex.com/)
Nomad Cruise (http://nomadcruise.com/)

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CLASSIC - This is it. I'm going to watch my Dad get killed now on a rugby pitch! - Stephen Corlett - #1819 avr. 202601:08:59

'Taff' and I played together for many years - bound up in the front row for both Old Colfeians and Kent.

This interview was recorded November of 2019 in Amsterdam, where he's now living, to discuss a multitude of topics and some favourite stories ranging from why amateur rugby is a hotbed of creative thinking through to the magic of touring and the mysterious legend of the Kakadu Gnat.

LINKS
Taff can be contacted via email stephenabroad@gmail.com or on twitter @stephencorlett (https://twitter.com/stephencorlett)
A Beautiful Constraint: https://amzn.to/2TmxFHJ
Guardian article about lack of creativity: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/09/the-breakdown-rugby-union-numbers-game

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CLASSIC - And I worked out, I'd played for the only gay rugby team in LA! - James Griffiths - #1712 avr. 202601:03:20

My guest this week is Hollywood Movie director - James Griffiths. Griff was also my team-mate and captain at Old Colfeians but being a Hollywood Movie director sounds somewhat more impressive.

This interview was recorded in September of 2019 and it went in all manner of directions. It really ebbed and flowed, not just through the highs and lows of rugby, but of life in general.

Like you parents out there who are not supposed to have a favourite child, I'm not supposed to have a favourite podcast… But, if I did, then it might just be this one. Shhh, don't tell the others….

LINKS
You can get Griff on Facebook, Twitter (@jgriffter) or Instagram (@griffter71)
Leon Lloyd's social enterprise - Switch the Play (https://switchtheplay.com/)
Bollywood rugby movie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdHPULyEpNc)

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CLASSIC - Retiring on your own terms - Geoff Griffiths - #1605 avr. 202600:50:26

Geoff and I met while playing for Esher RFC, one of 4 Championship clubs he represented. Geoff was a powerful three-quarter and played a lot of 7's also.

This interview was recorded in September of 2019, and we chatted through Geoff's career, and he shared his thoughts on player pathways, the National One sweet-spot and some interesting facts about Graham Dawe.

He was due to be Episode 17, but I brought him forward to this episode - Number 16 - Make sure to listen to the end to find out why…

LINKS
@GeoffGriffiths on Twitter (https://twitter.com/GeoffGriffiths)
Geoff on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffmgriffiths/)
Geoff's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/geoff.griffiths/)

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#192 - Chris Moore - We're lucky that we're all really good mates25 janv. 202601:08:57

My guest this week is Heath RFC's Chris Moore.

We talked about:

- Heath RUFC's rampant success in recent seasons.
- How the club is run in a sustainable and fun way.
- Chris's entry into the game at home-town club, Cobh Pirates, in Ireland.
- Transitioning from the back-row into the front row.
- What Chris learned when representing Yorkshire.
- The huge number of clubs in the Calder Valley.
- How Heath is helping kids transition into senior rugby.

This is a laugh-a-minute episode, but it's all chock full with real value.  - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Contact Christopher Moore on Instagram - @dougalmooreheath24 - https://www.instagram.com/dougalmooreheath24/
Heath RUFC - http://www.heath-rugby.co.uk/
Cobh Pirates RFC - https://bcrugby.com/clubprofile/8477/
Dolphin RFC - https://dolphinrfc.com/

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CLASSIC - The game cannot survive without the Bruce's of this world - Colm Hannon - #1511 janv. 202600:58:38

Colm and I are former team-mates at Esher RFC and both fully paid up members of the front-row union. He is one of the most interesting and engaging characters that I have encountered in the game and I was very excited to sit down and chat with him.

The interview was recorded in September of 2019 and we shared some stories about playing together, Colm's early rugby days, then really dug deep into the role of business and business people in rugby.

LINKS
Rugby Business Network (https://therugbybusinessnetwork.com/)
Rugby Business Network on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-rugby-business-network/)
@RugBizNetwork on Twitter (https://twitter.com/rugbiznetwork?lang=en)

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CLASSIC - Rugby gives you that camaraderie that lasts for years after the fact - Ben Mercer - #1414 déc. 202501:03:45

Now, Ben and I have never actually met, but he came with a very strong recommendation from a former team-mate of both of ours Geoff Griffiths. Ben has experienced all different sides of rugby over a lengthy playing career and his story is one that I really wanted to share with you.

This interview was recorded in November of 2019 and we talked about life on the fringes of the professional game and Ben's varied experiences playing in different countries.

LINKS
Ben's book 'Fringes' can be found on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48AwHh2
Ben's website - https://www.benmercer.me/
Ben on X - https://x.com/bcemercer

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#191 - Glen McLellan - You've got to create a community around your club07 déc. 202500:49:09

My guest this week is Orkney RFC's Glen McLellan.

We talked about:

  • The travel challenges of playing rugby on a remote island
  • Long away trips every other weekend!
  • The Come Ashore Cup
  • The joy of being involved in Penguins RFC, including plenty of tour stories
  • Coaching kids in Mexico

This is a proper rugby episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Orkney Rugby Football Club: http://www.orkneyrfc.co.uk/ & https://www.facebook.com/OrkneyRFC
Come Ashore Cup: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1167758211686710/ & https://www.instagram.com/comeashorecup
Farmstrong Podcast: https://www.farmstrongscotland.org.uk/wellbeing-hub/come-ashore-come-ashore
Penguins: https://www.penguinrugby.com/
Orkney LIVE streams: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbK-mhWiL4VH57fataSe9ng
Viking Barbarians - https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1347429110725635&set=pcb.1347430074058872
Iain "Sinky" Sinclair - https://sea2sea.co.uk/
Happiness is EggShaped - https://www.facebook.com/happinessiseggshaped.org

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CLASSIC - Rugby is about people - Dave Townsend - #1330 nov. 202500:44:28

Former Cheltenham RFC President - Dave 'Towner' Townsend was my coach for Cheltenham Colts back in 1995/96 and is also the father of Matt Townsend from Episode No.2.

Sadly, Towner is no longer with us, but it was lovely to hear his voice once more and to listen to all the nuggets of wisdom gathered over a lifetime in the game!

This interview was recorded in August 2019 at Cheltenham RFC, where we appropriately sat in Colts Corner and chatted about the goals of the club, the trials and tribulations of being on the brink of the semi-professional game and some of the highly niche scrummaging techniques that Towner used to employ.

So, listen in for some genuine old-school west-country wisdom!

LINKS
Cheltenham Tigers website (https://cheltenhamtigers.co.uk/)

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#190 - Autumn Internationals Match Reports - Week 425 nov. 202500:36:31

The 2025 Autumn Internationals are in full swing, and the fourth weekend of fixtures did not disappoint. Join me as I discuss Ireland vs South Africa and England vs Argentina.

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#189 - Autumn Internationals Match Reports - Week 210 nov. 202500:41:48

The 2025 Autumn Internationals are in full swing, and the second weekend of fixtures did not disappoint. Join me as I discuss Scotland vs New Zealand, England vs Fiji and France vs South Africa.

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#188 - Autumn Internationals Match Reports - Week 104 nov. 202500:39:42

The 2025 Autumn Internationals have started and it was a decent first weekend of fixtures. And as usual, I got a load of special guests to add some wonderful insight for England vs Australia and Ireland vs New Zealand.

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CLASSIC - We want players to believe that we're normal people. - Phil Watters - #1219 oct. 202500:47:00

Hello Amateurs! We're back with another Classic episode and this one is with my former Cheltenham RFC team-mate and Prem Rugby Assistant Referee - Phil Watters.

This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we talked about playing and coaching the England Police and Phil's transition into refereeing including some incredible insights into the role of the modern day official.

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#187 - Adam Higgins - Attack wins games but defence wins titles12 oct. 202500:44:22

My guest this week is Ellingham & Ringwood player and Defence Coach - Adam Higgins.

We talked about:

  • Adam's passion for defence
  • What principles underlie his coaching
  • Some of Adam's defence heroes
  • A world tour of Adam's playing experience, including time in Canada, Australia and Cornwall!

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

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Adam Higgins on Instagram - @Adam.higgins13 - https://www.instagram.com/Adam.higgins13
Ellingham & Ringwood RFC - https://www.errfc.com/
Bournemouth RFC - https://bournemouth-rugby.co.uk/
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CLASSIC - I got filled in most weeks - Tom Lindsay - #1105 oct. 202501:01:19

My guest this week is Bristol Bears hooker, Tom Lindsay. Tom and I first locked horns during a London 1 game between Sutton & Epsom and Old Colfeians. We later went on to become team-mates at both Blackheath and Esher.

This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 and we took a lovely stroll down memory lane through Tom's career with some key learning points around player development, the role of the coach and especially team culture.

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Rugby Players Association (https://therpa.co.uk/)

Restart Rugby (http://restartrugby.org.uk/)

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#186 - Shaun Knight - He gave me a couple of painful nights at Welford Road14 sept. 202500:39:03

My guest this week is former Gloucester, Bath, and Dragons prop-forward Shaun Knight.

We talked about:

  • Breaking into the Gloucester side
  • Playing in u20 World Cups
  • The influence of some of the game's great props
  • His most difficult opponent
  • His return to boyhood club, Matson, as a player-coach.

This is a great episode full of front-row chat - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Shaun Knight on Instagram - @ShaunKnight3 - https://www.instagram.com/shaunknight3/
Matson RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/matson/
Gloucester Rugby - https://www.gloucesterrugby.co.uk/
Cinderford RFC - https://www.cinderfordrfc.co.uk/
Birmingham Moseley RFC - https://moseleyrugby.co.uk/
Dragons Rugby - https://www.dragonsrfc.wales/
Bath Rugby - https://www.bathrugby.com/
Rouen Rugby - https://rouennormandierugby.fr/

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CLASSIC - Tackling Christian Cullen - David Slemen - #1031 août 202500:58:47

'Slem' was my captain and fly-half when I played at Esher, so it's highly appropriate that he should feature in episode 10 of the podcast.

This interview was recorded in August 2019 and we chatted about the state of the professional game, lessons from captaincy and skills learned in rugby that can be transferred into business.

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Elite Performance Partners (https://eppartners.co.uk/)

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#185 - Colin Dalgarno - We raised £2.6 million24 août 202500:43:39

My guest this week is Strathaven RFC President - Colin Dalgarno

We talked about:

  • Raising £2.6 million
  • Being awarded the British Empire Medal
  • Incredible facilities development
  • And how he broke his back playing the game we love.

This is an unbelievable episode - I hope you enjoy.

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Colin Dalgarno on Facebook - https://facebook.com/chunkd1
Strathaven RFC on Facebook - https://facebook.com/strathaven.rugbyclub
Strathaven RFC links - https://linktr.ee/strathavenrugby
Hearts & Balls charity - https://heartsandballs.org.uk/jim-taylor-justjim/ https://scottishrugby.org/kings-birthday-honour-for-dedicated-strathaven-president/
https://www.glasgowwarriors.com/articles/news/012269.phphttps://scottishrugby.org/strathaven-stalwart-named-bt-volunteer-of-the-month/

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#184 - Jamie Simpson - Celebrate the small successes16 août 202500:37:14

My guest this week is Dalkeith RFC President - Jamie Simpson

We talked about:

  • Winning the National Community Club of the Year award and all that entailed.
  • Dalkeith's 125 Year anniversary and tour.
  • The incredible growth of the Women's section.

This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy.

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#183 - Match Report | 3rd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]02 août 202500:46:24

The series is over, another 4 years to wait till we can join together and do it all over again. This one ended with the Wallabies roaring back to avoid a whitewash - and didn't they deserve it!

Elko and I discuss all the major incidents and share our thoughts on the Lions tour as a whole and the Wallabies' prospects going forward.

What do you think?

#Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies

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#182 - Match Report | 2nd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]26 juil. 202500:44:24

That was an incredible Test Match in the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. So much incident, so many great bits of play and so much for myself and Elko to dig into!

#Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies

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#181 - Match Report [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test, 2025]20 juil. 202500:32:20

We discuss all the big incidents, refereeing decisions, momentum shifts and how the result of this game might affect the series going forwards.

This is our Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test Match Report. Settle in…

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What do you think?

#Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies

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#180 - Richard French - I didn't realise how much I needed to be with a group of like-minded people06 juil. 202501:04:59

My guest this week is my former Bhubesi Pride teammate - Richard French.

We talked about:

  • Coaching rugby to kids in Africa
  • Playing rugby in the British Army
  • Experiences of the Army/Navy game
  • Various roles within the British Army, including anti-poaching roles in Africa
  • Finding Ultra marathons and how they are incredible for physical and mental health

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

LINKS
Ultra 4 Charity - https://ultra4charity.com/
For Rangers - https://www.forrangers.com/
Save The Rhino - https://www.savetherhino.org/
Bhubesi Pride - https://bpfafrica.org/

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CLASSIC - He was bullying us with his skills! - Sammy Boulton - #928 juin 202500:39:14

I've known Sammy for many years and we've been opponents and team-mates. We have some common interests, two of which are stats and sports. This was exemplified when Sammy thrust the book 'Moneyball' by Michael Lewis into my hand one day and said: "read this, you'll love it." 24hrs later, I'd read that and I'd loved it!

This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we talked about scrummaging, playing against your mates and post-rugby career pastimes.

It was a delight to catch up with Sammy and I really hope you enjoy our chat.

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Moneyball by Michael Lewis

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CLASSIC - We weren't allowed to kick it - Ben Ward - #719 juin 202501:02:40

Ben is the Director of Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders and has been involved with the club since their days in London Div 2. He was fly-half and Head Coach during the 2012-13 season when I played my single season for the club.

This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 at the always improving home of Ealing Trailfinders - Vallis Way. We covered some fascinating topics: The changes Ben has witnessed whilst climbing the leagues, thoughts on the new law trials and providing a fabulous environment for young players to improve and also get an education in their Academy.

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CLASSIC - It's the players with the best core skills - Mike Friday - #808 juin 202501:07:02

Geezer and I have crossed paths in rugby circles in almost every capacity as players, coaches, on the same team and on opposite sides.

Now I have been retired for some time, it is with great clarity that I can say that Mike is the best coach I ever had - a superb mixture of incredibly detailed technical appreciation, motivational skills and the ability to create a culture that bred excellence are just some of the reasons why I rate him so highly.

This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we had an in-depth chat about the achievements and challenges for USA rugby - both the 7's and the 15-a-side version of the game.

We got into coaching philosophies and Mike shared some genuine coaching knowledge-bombs. If you are a young or new coach then there is some seriously good advice in this episode for you.

And lastly, we talked about Mike's amateur club - Bromley RFC where three generations of the family Friday are still involved.

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#179 - Conor Mullin - Rugby isn't black and white11 mai 202501:05:43

Rugby isn't black and white - Conor Mullin - #179

My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin.

We talked about:

  • Developing late in the Ulster pathway
  • Captaining Leeds Beckett University
  • Getting selected for Yorkshire u20s
  • Playing for a famous club like Otley
  • Self-development and his desire for constant learning.
  • Building a Strength and Fitness business.

This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Conor Mullin on Instagram - @conormullin8 - https://www.instagram.com/conormullin8/
Mullin Strength and Fitness on Instagram - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.instagram.com/mullinstrengthandfitness/
on Tiktok - @mullinstrengthandfitness - https://www.tiktok.com/@mullinstrengthandfitness
on Facebook - Mullin Strength and Fitness - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092690207418
Website -  www.mullinstrengthandfitness.com
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CLASSIC - I'm not a f*@£ing medic! - Andy Muldoon - #604 mai 202501:20:49

Andy was a former team-mate at Old Colfeians RFC and he also played plenty of rugby for Bedford Athletic and North Bristol. We talked about Mulders' rugby journey which flowed into very interesting topics like the rights and wrongs of team initiations and the pros and cons of earning money in the murky world of semi-professionalism. There are also a couple of truly heartwarming rugger tales.

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The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A
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#178 - Claire Kurpil - Twickenham in one year!27 avr. 202500:49:15

My guest this week is Ashby RFC Secretary and Women's Rugby lead - Claire Kurpil.

We talked about:

  • How Ashby RFC has grown a successful women's section in less than a year.
  • The benefits of T1 rugby (but not at the expense of full-contact).
  • The love of going on tour.
  • How The Bullettes will be part of the very first T1 game at the Allianz Stadium.

This is a fantastic episode, full of passion and positivity - I hope you enjoy.

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Ashby RFC - https://www.ashbyrfc.co.uk/
Ashby Bullettes on Instagram - @ashbybullettes - https://www.instagram.com/ashbybullettes/
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CLASSIC - I got stabbed in the hip by a dwarf - Rod Turner - #520 avr. 202500:41:42

I first met Rod Turner as a teammate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players I have encountered in our great sport. He's a real team man and social king.

We had a brilliant chat about video stitch-ups, Italian flash-mobs and what it's like to play for the 2nd XV of every rugby club in London.

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Contact Rod via email - rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk
Rod's Podcast - The Rodcast can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast/id1479224466
Rod's Pre Interview video - https://youtu.be/fO-uKsEUCM8

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#177 - Karl White - MAN v FAT13 avr. 202500:31:55

My guest this week is the lead for MAN v FAT Rugby - Karl White.

We talked about:

  • .The history of MAN v FAT
  • How MAN v FAT Rugby was born
  • The specific benefits of group sport in the weight-loss journey
  • Some incredible early success stories

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

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MAN v FAT Rugby - https://manvfatrugby.com/
Just Ask A Question - https://jaaq.org/home
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/manvfatrugby
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manvfatrugby/
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CLASSIC - I had to sleep sitting up! - Vicky Fleetwood - #406 avr. 202500:49:08

She's an England International, she's a World Cup winner and she's bossing it on Instagram! Vicky Fleetwood is on the pod!

Vicky and I had a great chat about her amazing achievements, exciting developments in the women's game and developing the next generation at Old Colfeians RFC.

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Outside Centre Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70ZyHjP7o1tES90Gw5L7Ap

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#176 - Karl Cross - Value your Volunteers30 mars 202500:47:24

My guest this week is Chesham RFC's new Chair - Karl Cross.

We talked about:

  • Taking on the role of Chair.
  • The challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
  • Advances in the Women's game
  • A look forward to the Women's Rugby World Cup.

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

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#175 - Week 5 Match Reports - 6 Nations19 mars 202501:01:59

The 6 Nations is over and it was another fantastic tournament. Super Saturday dealt up three very decent games - all going to form! As usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened.

For France vs Scotland - I spoke with Bruce Aitchison - a frustrated but proud Scotsman. 
For Wales vs England - I spoke with Huw Jones and we discussed England's record win against Wales.
But we start with Italy vs Ireland where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was in a reflective mood following the culmination of another amazing tournament.

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#174 - Week 4 Match Reports - 6 Nations10 mars 202501:04:27

The 6 Nations is going all the way to Super Saturday! Three great games this weekend, and as usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened

For England vs Italy - I spoke with Phil Greenaway about the Twickenham try-fest.
For Scotland vs Wales - I spoke with Stephen Corlett who noticed some distinctly amateur behaviours from one of the Welsh players.
But we start with the epic - Ireland vs France where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was gutted but full of admiration for the French performance.

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#173 - Josh Jones - One of the worst knees I've ever seen02 mars 202501:22:46

My guest this week is TRY IT Rugby Academy Founder - Josh Jones.

We talked about the benefits of a Rugby League background, his time in Sale Sharks Academy, what it was like to play for esteemed rugby school - Kirkham Grammar, and the horrific injuries that stunted his playing days.

But Josh is still playing for Preston Grasshoppers and coaching England Lambs alongside starting his own rugby academy - TRY IT Rugby - which delivers rugby coaching to schools in Lancashire.

And there is so much more in this incredible episode. Josh is an absolute inspiration - I hope you enjoy.

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Josh Jones on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-jones-a3a4511a8/
TRY IT Rugby Academy - https://tryitrugbyacademy.com/
TRY IT Rugby Academy on Instagram - @tryit_rugby - https://www.instagram.com/tryit_rugby/
England Lambs - https://www.lambsrugby.com/
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#172 - Week 3 Match Reports - 6 Nations24 févr. 202501:14:57

The 6 Nations is in full swing now and the middle weekend of fixtures was made up of three very different games. And as usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened.

For Italy vs France - I spoke with Mike Petretta who spoke warmly about how well France played against his Italians.
For England vs Scotland - I spoke with Phil Greenaway and we did our best to unpick a dramatic, but sometimes turgid encounter at Twickenham.
But we start with Wales vs Ireland where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was full of praise for the Welsh performance.

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#171 - Week 3 Previews - 6 Nations21 févr. 202500:40:41

I spoke with some incredible rugby folk to analyse the upcoming games in Round 2 of the 2025 6 Nations.

For Italy vs France - actually that was just me! For England vs Scotland - Former Gloucester Academy coach - Phil Greenaway For Wales vs Ireland - Former S&C Coach for London Scottish - Simon Elkinson

Enjoy the games!

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#170 - Tyler Kania - The Maniac with No Knees16 févr. 202500:49:51

CONTENT WARNING - This episode contains many sensitive subjects throughout such as substance abuse, mental illness and suicide. If that will be triggering for you then please feel free to give this episode a miss. Thank you.

My guest this week was the star of his US college rugby team, he made a ton of money in tech, and he's now an author - he is Tyler Kania.

Tyler has battled mental illness throughout his adult life and has now been diagnosed with bipolar. We discuss how rugby has been a stabilising factor as both a player and a coach with the highs of winning College championships and the lows of two horrific injuries.

This is an incredible episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Tyler Kania - @tyler_kania on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tyler_kania/
Tyler Kania website - tylerkania.com
The Maniac with No Knees - https://amzn.to/4gq3Ixd

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#169 - Week 2 Match Reports - 6 Nations09 févr. 202501:03:52

The 6 Nations is in full swing now and the second weekend of fixtures was made up of three very different games. And as usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened.

For Scotland vs Ireland - I spoke with Simon Elkinson who had some damning words about the Scottish performance. For England vs France - I spoke with Phil Greenaway and we did our best to unpick a wild encounter at Twickenham. And for Italy vs Wales my friend Huw Jones fronted up to speak about the dire straits of Welsh rugby.

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#168 - Week 2 Previews - 6 Nations07 févr. 202501:03:14

I spoke with some incredible rugby folk to analyse the upcoming games in Round 2 of the 2025 6 Nations.

For Scotland vs Ireland - Former S&C Coach for London Scottish - Simon Elkinson
For England vs France - Former Gloucester Academy coach - Phil Greenaway
For Italy vs Wales - Bargoed coach - Huw Jones

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#167 - 6 Nations Match Reports - Week 103 févr. 202501:14:40

The 6 Nations has started and it was a magical first weekend of fixtures. And as usual, I got a load of special guests to add some wonderful insight into what were three great games.

For Scotland vs Italy - I spoke with Mike Petretta from the Fratelli D'Rugby podcast.
For Ireland vs England - I spoke with Former Harlequins and Connacht player - Dave Slemen.
But we started with France vs Wales where I spoke with my friend Stephen Corlett.

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