SportzBiz Podcast: Recent Episodes
David Moffett
NEWS VIEWS REVIEWS INTERVIEWS I have had a lifetime involvement in sport as a player, referee and administrator. I was previously the CEO of NZ Rugby, Welsh Rugby, NRL and Sport England. I have also enjoyed a successful business career and I'm passionate about business and the intersection with sport. I think of myself as a Solutionist, be it in sport or business. Solutions are always a whole lot more productive than criticisms. Join us for a look behind the scenes as we try to make sense of the tension between business and sport.
John Eales is one of the great Australian Rugby players. We talk about his career both on and off the field and his transition to the corporate world, that kick in 2000 and his maxim on life - "Love what you do, not what you did". An absolute cracker.
We look at the tension between media and sports in this very frank interchange of ideas on the media. Steve opens up about the role of the media, his background and his role as an author. Don't miss this one and follow, like and subscribe please.
Richard Loe was often referred to as Rugby's Bad Boy. This fascinating chat explores a different side to Loey. He still tells it as it is with some timely advice for present day players. Not to be missed.
Brian is a former coach of Bath, Ireland and England. He is still coaching and not only Rugby. He is still one of the most innovative and creative coaches I've met. He has helped pull 11s Rugby together and shares his views on Bath, England and the state of the game.
Smithy is regarded as one of the finest Rugby coaches in history. We discuss his record, the All Blacks, Welsh Rugby, Australian Rugby, closed gap between North and South and prospects for 2023 RWC. Impossible to edit it so it's about 30 mins long, but worth every second.
Dave is a former US Eagle captain, Llanelli Scarlets player, Board member of USA Rugby, USA teams General Manager and is now with MLR team Austin Gilgronis. We discus the state of US Rugby, the MLR and US RWC Bid.
Alix is the former Welsh Rugby International, Business entrepreneur and co founder of Head for Change. We discuss his early career, Hub XV, Head for Change and family.
Leighton is a proud Welshman and Rugbyman. He was the former Elite Coach Development Manager with the WRU
Mike Rogers is the defense coach with the New England Free Jacks in the MLR of United States. He is a Kiwi who has honed his skills in the grassroots of NZ Rugby and talks about his journey and the passion he has for the Free Jacks and the future of USA Rugby.
Mick Colliss is an author, writer, rugby commentator, emcee, guest speaker and modern day poet. He was also the vice captain of the first ever Australian Sudoku team and travelled to India to compete at the World Sudoku Championships. He also has his own Podcast with Mitch Hardy and Heath Tessman called The Rugby Wrap.
My chat with Sean Fitzpatrick. We discuss NZ, Welsh and England Rugby, life after rugby and the Laureus Foundation
David Moffett and Robbie Deans discuss the values of this new format for Rugby, in these changing and challenging times. It's called 11s and is played by 2 teams of 11 players over 4 quarters of 11 minutes. It's safer, simpler, faster with more ball in play time. It might not be for everyone but it is for anyone, all ages, sexes, body types and is an authentic full contact version of rugby.You can find out more at www.sevensrugby,com
David G is an actor and Marketing Manager at LA Giltinis in the MLR. We chat about the future of Rugby in USA and the MLR and LA Giltinis This is another stop in my journey to dig deeper into the ambitions of the emerging Rugby Nations
I had a great chat with Robbie Deans - former Crusaders, All Blacks, Wallabies and Barbarians coach.
We talked about Japan Rugby and his role as coach of the Saitama Wild Knights in the Japanese Rugby League 1
A short video talking about the genesis of 11s Rugby and advice about an upcoming chat with Robbie Deans
This is another 10 min clip towards the end of the chat talking about NZ, Wales and Spurs
I sat down with my great friend and mentor KR to have a bit of a chat about Rugby and the Universe.
Among his many achievements, he was on the board of NZR during my time as the CEO from '95 to '99.
Here is a teaser of the sit down which I am currently editing.