Be More Rugby Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Dylan Hartley catches up with the Be More Rugby team at Twickenham for a short game, on and off the pitch. He spoke about the hard work and discipline needed to achieve anything worth achieving. He also spoke about leadership, being an example to your team, as well as being able to take criticism, when it’s given in a constructive way.

After a day at the Home of Rugby talking about Leadership, mentoring and all things Rugby, as well as a game on the hallowed turf, James was struggling to catch his breath and contend with fans wanting Dylans autograph in the middle of a Podcast.

Tony Underwood talks about his incredible career including England, the British and Irish Lions and the transition from amateur to professional and then into his high-flying career as a pilot as well as his unfulfilled acting talent.

He explains that the lessons he learned from his Rugby career in leadership, team building and the importance of improving yourself for the good of all, continues to help him in his professional and personal life. He imparts his wisdom and inspiration to others through his Leadership development, team building and executive and career coaching.

We talked about the effort involved in improving yourself or creating a team and that his CARE acronym is all about supporting yourself, focusing on the things you can control, having the right attitude, being resilient and aware of your environment when the going gets tough.

James robs Tony of a Lions tour and Leigh wants to know what that Pizza smelt like.

Ben Simpson talks about his decision to become a professional Referee and how it has helped him develop skills and tools he uses on and off the field. He reminds us that the Ref is a vital member of the Rugby family and that there is no Game without them. He speaks about the training, dedication and hard work he has to put into being a great Referee and encourages more people of all ages to consider following in his path, for the sakes of the Game. Jay is delusional about how many tries he has scored, and James feels old, yet again.

James and Jay sit down to analyse the 6 Games so far and talk through the insights, lessons and inspiration they have had from the amazing guests that have so kindly agreed to be on the Podcast.

Be More Rugby would like to thank all our guests for sharing their stories and for being an inspiration to all.

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Victor Ubogu talks about Club Culture, Mindset and the History that is the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. He explains how being given the time and freedom to learn, make mistakes and grow, creates a successful team. He shares his experience as a child coming from Lagos Nigeria to snowy Devon and finding Rugby, and how he was determined to be the best he could be. Jay reveals who he would invite to his dinner party and James is one contact closer to his ultimate goal.

Mike Ford talks about his determination to become a professional and how his son George Ford and Owen Farrell’s time in League gave them an advantage in playing Union. He shares his feelings when he got his first coaching position and how he learned more from his failures than his successes. He explains how he wants to continually develop himself and those around him and that as a coach your ultimate goal is to make yourself redundant. He hopes that if you take anything from Rugby, it is the enjoyment of friends, camaraderie, positivity and to be your best. He talks about how he is consulting with corporations in leadership and management through his website www.mikefordpc.co.uk. Jay shows off his new tan and, it seems, James didn’t get the invite to Spain.

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James (Willow) Williams explains how he used the negative comments from the media to drive him to keep going and become even better. He tells us about his respect for those that have gone before that have helped him so much and how he wants to give the same back to the youngsters coming after him. As a Captain, he explains he’s an emotional leader who doesn’t see himself as better then his teammates, he just sees what needs to be done and says it how it is. All this with a peperoni pizza and a smile.

Shelley Hamblin shares her experience of playing at Twickenham. How her second rower mentality makes her a good teacher and coach. She discusses how to concentrate on the little wins and let the score line take care of itself. She talks about how Rugby welcomed her in at Uni and the talent that she trialled with for England students. And Smax was back as a stand in for Jay who unfortunately couldn’t be on the pod.

Harry (Baz) Bazalgette discusses becoming a professional Rugby player for the Cornish Pirates. The good memories, friendships that are a different bond and the Never say die attitude he has developed through Rugby. He talks about Rugby being his Focus during his childhood as his family travel the world with the Military and how building good behaviours, habits and practices are the key to success. Jay becomes an art critic and James has a breakdown, of the technological kind.