Amateur Rugby Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tim Tunnicliff
This weekly show will explore the world of amateur rugby union - the people, clubs and stories that make it the lifeblood of the game we love.
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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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.
LINKS Mike can be contacted on Instagram @mikefriday09, on Twitter @mikefriday09 or LinkedIn - Mike Friday.
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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 Otley RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/otley
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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.
LINKS @andymuldoon on Twitter The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A Muldoon's Amazing 10-point Tour Check List
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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.
LINKS Ashby RFC - https://www.ashbyrfc.co.uk/ Ashby Bullettes on Instagram - @ashbybullettes - https://www.instagram.com/ashbybullettes/ Ashby RFC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshbyRugby
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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.
LINKS 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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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.
LINKS 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/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@manvfat YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@manvfat
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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.
LINKS @vickyfleetwood_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyfleetwood_ Outside Centre Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70ZyHjP7o1tES90Gw5L7Ap
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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.
LINKS Chesham Rugby Club - Chesham Rugby Club
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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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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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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.
LINKS 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/ England Lambs on Instagram - @lambsrugby - https://www.instagram.com/lambsrugby/
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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.
LINKS Fratelli D'Rugby - https://www.youtube.com/@FRATELLIDRUGBY Phil Greenaway’s Podcast - Little and Large - https://tinyurl.com/z9bcnek9
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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
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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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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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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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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.
LINKS David Slemen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslemen Fratelli D'Rugby - https://www.youtube.com/@FRATELLIDRUGBY
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My guest this week is Veor RFC player and Chairman - Scott Lake.
Scott has done so much for the game of rugby and the community around Veor RFC in Cornwall that he was awarded the prestigious RFU Volunteer of the Year award.
Shortly after that his family received the tragic news that his son, Riley had been diagnosed with the extremely rare Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
The rugby family gathered and supported Scott and his family and now the annual Rugby for Riley event has become a huge event in Cornwall’s calendar.
This is an incredible, emotional episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS Rugby 4 Riley - https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rugby4riley-the-finale-/1530138634531042/ Just Giving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/scott-lake-1729238579813 Rugby 4 Riley 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFPiTnp-uW0 Veor RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/veor/
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With the 2025 Six Nations fast approaching, I spoke with some incredible rugby folk to analyse the upcoming games in Round 1 of the 2025 6 Nations.
For France vs Wales - Rugby YouTuber - Rugby Merlin For Scotland vs Italy - former player for Cumbernauld RFC - Chris Burns For Ireland vs England - Former Harlequins and Connacht player - Dave Slemen
Enjoy the games!
LINKS Rugby Merlin - https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyMerlin David Slemen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslemen Chris Burns - https://www.instagram.com/savagescholarchris/
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With the 2025 Six Nations fast approaching, I spoke with some incredible rugby-folk to get the inside line on each of the Nations.
For Wales - Former Dragons Head Coach - Dai Flanagan For England - Former England 7’s Captain - Mike Friday For France - Huge French Rugby fan - Jerome Moisan For Italy - Fratelli D’Rugby Podcaster - Mike Petretta For Ireland - Former London Irish Academy Manager - Patrick O’Grady
Sadly, we didn’t manage to get a Scot on board - listen to the end to find out why…
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Martin and I were teammates for many years at Old Colfeians RFC and spent three more seasons running the team as DoR/1stXV Manager. We are also former work-mates in the London Fire Brigade. Our rugby history goes back a long way!
LINKS Old Colfeians announce Tim Tunnicliff as DoR – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jggtg4YnCD0 Croatia rugby kit – https://twitter.com/AlbionRFC/status/1161610123246276608 Al Knuckey kick which led to social media shaming – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va9grfq1Mik
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'Towner' and I have played a lot of rugby over the years across many different teams - Cheltenham Civil Service, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Colts, Combined London Old Boys and of course Old Colfeians.
We had a good dig through our rugby history and enjoyed reminiscing about the social side of the game.
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Towner kindly offered to provide some assistance and advice to anyone aspiring to a career in a 'big 4' accountancy firm. Contact me on hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com and I will pass on your details.
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He ain't heavy...
From tackling practice in the back garden to playing together for Cheltenham RFC and Gloucestershire Schools to recently coaching minis rugby at Ellingham and Ringwood RFC, it's been a long rugby-filled ride with my only sibling.
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Chris has kindly managed to offer a membership discount for any new mini or junior players that want to try rugby at Ellingham and Ringwood RFC. Just email tryrugby@errfc.com to find out more details.
The Coaching Matrix Chris mentioned can be found on the Hampshire RFU website. (https://www.hampshirerugby.com/media/PDFLibrary/Forms-Minutes/ERRFC Coach Skills Matrix 2018-19.pdf)
Lastly, Chris can be contacted via @c_tunni on Twitter
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My guest this week is current Minchinhampton RFC player Andy Burfoot.
Andy is still playing at 48 years of age and has had the privilege of playing alongside both of his sons. We chatted about all the great things going on at Minch, including the rapid growth of the Women’s section, their remarkable and truly unique clubhouse and the influence of their famous royal member.
This is an awesome episode - I hope you enjoy.
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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.
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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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My guest this week is Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net, Keith Lewis.
We talked about the days when we shared a pitch back in the early 2000’s when I played at Old Colfeians, how Keith got into refereeing and his early influences at Preston Grasshoppers. We then discussed how referees are assessed and coached, how positioning is vital and the differences when moving up the leagues as a referee.
Keith shared his challenges when progressing through the ranks including a shocking moment in a huge Championship game between London Welsh and Exeter.
We discussed Keith’s role at World Rugby and how laws are developed, tested and implemented. There are so many things to consider including the potential unforeseen circumstances.
Keith also shared why he started RugbyReferee.net and how it’s developed into a wonderful resource and community for referees.
This is a brilliant chat with so much quality information and great stories - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Keith Lewis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlewisrugby/ Rugby Referee website - https://rugbyreferee.net/ The video Keith mentioned - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hgJpfn3zXw
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My guest this week is Leicestershire Society referee, Matt Groves.
We talked about Matt’s journey to becoming a rugby referee, the opportunities and challenges that it provides and some of the common myths and misconceptions around volunteer referees in the community game.
There are plenty of tips for aspiring referees and useful information for players and coaches too.
I’m hugely passionate about supporting referees, building a greater understanding of rugby law throughout the game and enjoying the nuances of the rugby law book - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS Matt Groves - https://about.me/mattgroves Whistleblowers documentary - https://rugbypass.tv/video/575308?playlistId=20560
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The Premiership Final was a game full of drama, jeopardy and fierce competition. And it went all the way to the final whistle. Join me as I talk through all the major incidents and pay tribute to some Premiership legends. This is my review of Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby.
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My guest this week is a rugby-nut and world traveller - Nick Dance
Dancer is now settled in Cambridge and trying to bring the game of rugby to new audiences whilst supporting the local community and rugby clubs at the same time.
Could you do this with your club?
This is an incredible episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Rugby & Travel - Nick Dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Ul_jkt44Y
Cambridge Sports Development Foundation - https://cambridgerugby.co.uk/csdf/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ndance
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ndance2
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdance
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My guest this week is former Oxford University and Wasps player Ellaine Gelman.
This interview was recorded in May of 2024 and we talked about Ellaine discovering rugby whilst at college in the US, pursuing further honours and achievements at Oxford Uni and Wasps before diving headlong into the World of 7’s.
Ellaine runs Find Rugby Now - a service to help people find rugby clubs - and Lit 7’s an invitational 7’s team. Lastly we discussed the inaugural Lit 7’s event which is happening at AFC Wimbledon on May 25th.
This is a fun and inspiring episode - I hope you enjoy.
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www.LIT7s.com
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My guest this week is former Cheltenham Colts captain - Leroy Hughes.
This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about playing for and captaining the legendary Cheltenham Colts, being able to switch between hooker and openside, and the realities of pushing for higher honours with Moseley. There are some cracking tour stories, lessons about leadership, and Leroy shares some excellent thoughts around coaching in the amateur game.
This is a cracking episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS Leroy Hughes can be contacted on email - Leroyhughes@hotmail.com Cheltenham Tigers - https://cheltenhamtigers.co.uk/ Cheltenham Saracens - https://cheltenhamsaracensrugby.com/
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My guest this week is USA 7’s Head Coach - Mike Friday.
This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about the development of young, elite players in England. We talk about how the demands have changed over the years, the pros and cons of different pathway systems, and why English players don’t seem to get enough game-time.
Mike has a huge amount of experience of coaching young elite players, including his two sons Harrison and Lucas.
This is a fascinating episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS Mike Friday on Twitter @MikeFriday09 Mike Friday - Episode #8 on The Amateur Rugby Podcast - https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/8-mike-friday/ Sporting Excellence Group - https://sportingexcellencegroup.com/ Sport Ed Ex - https://www.sportedex.com/rugby/
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My guest this week is former rugby player, now rugby promoter - Dan Tanner.
This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about the remarkable tale of how Dan got into rugby, and what it was like to be a rugby nomad.
We talked about playing in Canada, the incredible end-of-season tournaments and the challenges facing Rugby Canada from the grassroots to the National Team, before finishing talking about 99Social and how Dan is helping to promote and grow the game in North America.
This is a brilliant episode full of fun stories and deep insight into the current Canadian rugby landscape - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS Dan Tanner on Instagram - @pintsandscrums Rugby Canada - https://rugby.ca/en The Axemen Rugby - https://www.axemenrugbyclub.com/
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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!
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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.
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With the opening weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The incredible opening game in the Orange Velodrome in Marseille where Ireland took on France. Saturday lunchtime in Rome for Italy against a new-look England. And finishing up with Scotland looking to end their Cardiff draught with a win against a youthful Wales.
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With the opening match of the Six Nations just hours away I spoke with Simon Elkinson about France vs Ireland. We chatted about selection, psychology, and key match-ups and hang around till the end to hear our score predictions.
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My guest this week is former Welsh Universities fly-half and Beach Rugby Wales founder, Ashleigh Walters.
This interview was recorded in January of 2024 and we talked about how Ashleigh fell in love with rugby after attending a Wales fixture. How he got started in the game, originally playing hooker, before moving to fly-half. Appearances for Wales Universities and a 3-year stint in France where he played against Stade Francais!
We also discussed Beach Rugby Wales - How it got started, where it is now and a ton of fun stories along the way - I hope you enjoy!
LINKS Ashleigh Walters on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-walters-2a154114b Beach Rugby Wales - www.beachrugbywales.co.uk Beach Rugby Wales on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BeachRugbyWalesSwansea Beach Rugby Wales on Instagram - @BeachRugbyWales - https://www.instagram.com/beachrugbywales Beach Rugby Wales on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@beachrugbywales8957 Beach Rugby Wales Tickets Beach Rugby Wales on Twitter - @BeachRugbyWales - https://twitter.com/BeachRugbyWales Ellis Genge (shirt No.2 - 3:08-3:17) - https://youtu.be/0pP1K_CpQhU?si=BGKuIkviHWyxF45L
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With the Six Nations on the horizon, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the squad selections for each nation. How are the teams shaping up, are there many changes and are they likely to change playing styles?
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The rugby-hating Kiwi - Luke Hoben - #140
My guest this week is self-confessed, rugby-hating Kiwi…. Luke Hoben.
This interview was recorded in January of 2024 and we talked about what it was like growing up ambivalent to rugby in New Zealand, going to New Zealand’s top rugby school, reflections on watching a single All Blacks test and meeting All Blacks whilst running the rugby club bar in Otago Uni.
I give Luke a fun test of some All Blacks trivia and he returns the favour with a quiz of his own.
There are a ton of great stories in this episode - I hope you enjoy this different perspective!
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My guest this week is Forgeside RFC Chairman, Geraint Reynolds.
This interview was recorded in January of 2024 and we talked about Geraint’s playing days in the front-row, what it was like to tour South Africa and the challenges of having to retire at a young age.
We then discussed Foregeside’s incredible idea to create a Community Garden on a spare piece of land that was not being used. It has become an award-winning centre of the community and they have even recruited new players as a result.
There are a ton of great stories in this episode and some incredible value too - I hope you enjoy!
LINKS Forgeside RFC - https://forgeside.rfc.wales/ Forgeside RFC on Twitter - @forgesideRFC - https://twitter.com/ForgesideRFC Forgeside RFC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ForgesideRFC Forgeside RFC on Instagram - @Forgeside_RFC - https://www.instagram.com/forgeside_rfc/ Forgeside RFC on TikTok - @Forgesiderfc - https://www.tiktok.com/@forgesiderfc Forgeside RFC on YouTube - @Forgesiderfc - https://www.youtube.com/@forgesiderfc6406 Forgeside Rugby Community Garden on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ForgesideRFCGarden Forgeside Rugby Community Garden on Twitter - @forgeRFCGarden - https://twitter.com/ForgeRFCGarden
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My guest this week is my former Esher RFC teammate, Jamie Gibbs. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about his time at Hartpury and how it shaped his club career, a fantastic and fun time at Esher RFC where he grew as a player within a strong group of scrum-halves, a short, ill-fated spell with Ealing Trailfinders, before finding the love again at Richmond RFC with their refreshing community feel. Jamie then shares his experience of playing and coaching for Stow-on-the-Wold RFC and becoming a viral sensation. There are a ton of great stories in this episode and some incredible value too - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Jamie Gibbs on Instagram - @JamieGibbs9 - https://www.instagram.com/JamieGibbs9/ Stow-on-the-Wold RFC - https://www.stowrfc.com/ Richmond RFC - https://www.richmondfc.co.uk/ Ealing Trailfinders - https://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/ Esher RFC - https://www.esherrugby.com/index.php BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast 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 on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
My guest this week is Dragons pathway coach Huw Jones. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about running challenges and the psychology of distance running. I asked Huw about what it was like growing up in a Welsh rugby family and how playing was therefore inevitable. We talked about Huw's early days in the game, playing alongside some future legends. We then moved on to coaching where we discussed the challenges of coaching groups where the standard can vary greatly, how to enjoy coaching in the modern game and some lessons from coaching elite youth players with the Dragons DPP. There is a ton of great insight in this episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Huw Jones on Twitter - @HuwJones_ - https://twitter.com/HuwJones_ Huw's fundraiser - https://uk.movember.com/mospace/350334 Dragons Rugby - https://dragonsrfc.wales/ Llantrisant RFC - https://llantrisant.rfc.wales/ Pontypridd RFC - https://www.ponty.net/ Ystrad Rhondda RFC - https://ystradrhondda.rfc.wales/ BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast 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 on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
Experience the highs and lows of this year's Great Rugger Run as I ran a million metres for MND from the West of Wales to the West Country. LINKS The Great Rugger Run website The Great Rugger Run on Twitter @RuggerRun The Great Rugger Run on Instagram @thegreatruggerrun The Great Rugger Run on Facebook @thegreatruggerrun Picadilly One - https://www.piccadillyone.com/ Renouf Wealth Management - https://renoufwmltd.co.uk/ Griffin Dale - https://griffindale.co.uk/ BUY ME A BEER Does what it says on the tin - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is elite S&C coach - Chris Tombs. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about Chris' rugby beginnings in South Africa, how and why he got into Strength & Conditioning. We delved into the history of S&C within rugby and Chris' reflections on his time with Leicester Tigers during a legendary era. Chris shares stories about the top players he coached at Cardiff Rugby, his adventure to coach in Seattle in Major League Rugby and his thoughts on the rugby landscape in the USA. We finish by discussing Chris' role within the SW7 Academy and he offers some sound S&C advice for the average amateur rugby player. This is a really fun and valuable episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Chris Tombs website - http://www.christombs.com/ Chris Tombs Instagram - @christombs71 - https://www.instagram.com/christombs71/ SW7 Academy - https://www.sw7academy.com/coaches/chris Leicester Tigers - https://www.leicestertigers.com/ Cardiff Rugby - https://www.cardiffrugby.wales/ Seattle Seawolves - https://seawolves.rugby/ 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 on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
My guest this week is former Stags RFC DoR and now Level 12 player with Woking RFC - Chris Swann. This interview was recorded in October of 2023 and we talked about the current rugby landscape and how to analyse club structures, how to find alignment and identity within a rugby cub and the realities of playing at Level 12. There is plenty of light and shade in this episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Chris Swann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-s-50137350/ Chris Swann on Instagram - @chris.swann.10 - https://www.instagram.com/chris.swann.10/ Woking RFC - https://wokingrugby.com/ 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.
My guest this week is former Ospreys centre and Social Media superstar - Ben John This interview was recorded in September of 2023 and we talked about Ben's recent journey to the World Cup in a campervan, starting out at Loughor RFC, playing in the Junior Rugby World Cup in Argentina, reflections on being a Pro with the Ospreys (including a brief stint in the back row with Jerry Collins) and how that crosses over into the real world. We spoke about how Ben had to retire prematurely due to successive concussions and how that led to post-rugby physical challenges. Finally, we chatted about the creation of The Rugby Trainer where Ben is inspiring kids and adults to play the game. This is a really fun episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Ben John - The Rugby Trainer -https://www.therugbytrainer.com/ Loughor RFC - https://loughorrfc.mywru.co.uk/ Ospreys Rugby - https://www.ospreysrugby.com/ Ospreys Batman shirt - https://rugbyshirtwatch.com/2015/11/24/ospreys-rugby-blk-batman-superhero-jersey/ 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 you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
With the Rugby World Cup now over, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the Third/Fourth Playoff between England and Argentina and the Final which saw South Africa take on New Zealand. https://youtu.be/9La55l3JLUE What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
After the epic Rugby World Cup semi-finals last week, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming Final as New Zealand takes on South Africa! https://youtu.be/UZMCruGIgCY What do you think? Which game are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now nearing its conclusion, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the Semi-Finals. https://youtu.be/v3ZJV73aU2M What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
After the epic Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last week, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming semi-finals as Argentina faces New Zealand and England takes on South Africa! https://youtu.be/6xKcnZrlaAE What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the epic Quarter-Final weekend. What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup group stages now over, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming quarter-finals as Wales face Argentina, Ireland battle New Zealand, England take on Fiji and France come up against South Africa! https://youtu.be/ztSad8ffdLg What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the final weekend of the group stages. https://youtu.be/5elvPolqzRA What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now well underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the final weekend of the group stages. https://youtu.be/ilyEanPJpn8 What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the fourth weekend. https://youtu.be/3WYqXjdwidY What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the fourth weekend. https://youtu.be/6tmXT74E0ek What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the third weekend. https://youtu.be/-s42epkEq4Q What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the third weekend. https://youtu.be/rZw8XMdv4zk What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the second weekend. https://youtu.be/UEPW_CuxYD8 What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the second weekend. https://youtu.be/I8rvNRI5Cv4 What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup now under way, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the first weekend. https://youtu.be/YbdSqr7S7p8 What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
With the Rugby World Cup mere hours away from kicking off in Paris I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the runners and riders. Which teams have a chance of winning and where you'd place your bets. https://youtu.be/-zBwiAtEnH8 What do you think? Who are you backing to win? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ 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.
My guest this week is my former Esher Rugby teammate and also my former podcast guest - Geoff Griffiths. This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about the thorny subject of players transitioning out of the game when their playing days are over. We discuss who is affected by this, what challenges they face, why some of these challenges are subtle and difficult to process, and most importantly, what players can do to prepare themselves for the toughest day of their careers. This is an important episode, plenty to think about - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Tackling Transition - tacklingtransition.com/ Geoff on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/geoffmgriffiths/) Geoff’s Instagram (instagram.com/geoff.griffiths) 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 on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
My guest this week is my former Esher S&C Coach - Simon Elkinson This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about Elko's playing days in Ireland and the importance of a dominant and disciplined tighthead for a hooker, his troubles with injuries and how it hampered his progress in senior rugby, the role of an S&C coach at different levels of the game and how to get the best out of teams taking into account the amount of time you have with the players. There are tons of great stories and some real value in this quality episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/ Esher RFC - https://www.esherrugby.com/ 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 you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
My guest this week is my former Old Colfeians teammate - David Sanderson This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about the landscape of Old Boys rugby in the 1980s, tour stories from many of the famous Old Colfeians overseas adventures, the role of a good 3rd XV in a rugby club and playing with genuine legends of the game. This is a really fun episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS David Sanderson on Instagram - @david_ld_sanderson - https://www.instagram.com/david_ld_sanderson/ David Sanderson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-sanderson-00ba6925/ Lewisham Bank of Things - https://www.lewishamlocal.com/lewisham-bank-of-things/ Old Colfeians RFC - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/ 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 you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
My guest this week is my former Esher teammate - Simon Goldsmith This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked about how he became a rugby keeno and a dedicated hooker, his pride at playing for Kent, THAT try against London Welsh, horrific injuries and an epic trip to support the Lions in New Zealand in 2017. This is a really fun episode - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Simon Goldsmith on Instagram - @sigoldsmith - https://www.instagram.com/sigoldsmith/ Tunbridge Wells RFC - https://twrfc.com/ Westcombe Park RFC - https://www.westcombeparkrugby.co.uk/ Esher Rugby - https://www.esherrugby.com/ Kent Rugby - https://www.kent-rugby.org/ My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ 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.
My guest this week is three-time Nat Schools winning coach - Sam Howard. This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked through Sam’s playing days at Blackheath, Rosslyn Park and Bedford Blues (including promotion to the Premiership!), and an absolutely gold-ridden exploration of Sam’s thoughts around coaching, how he builds his attack and a big chunk about the psychology of our sport too. This interview has been a long time coming and it did not disappoint - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Sam Howard on Twitter - @dybrugby1 - https://twitter.com/dybrugby1 Sam Howard on Instagram - @sammyh1015 - https://www.instagram.com/sammyh1015/ SEG Coaching on Instagram - @seg_coaching - https://www.instagram.com/seg_coaching/ Sportplan - https://www.sportplan.net/ Charlton Park RFC - https://www.charltonpark.org.uk/ Blackheath RFC - https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/ Rosslyn Park RFC - https://rosslynpark.co.uk/ Bedford Blues RFC - https://bedfordrugby.co.uk/ 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.
My guest this week is Head Coach of Glasgow's inclusive rugby team - The Glasgow Raptors - Mr Tim Abrams. This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked about Tim's early years in the sport and the behaviour of others that dissuaded him from playing, how he got back into rugby and his passion for coaching, the phenomenal growth of the Raptors under his guidance and the huge number of brand new adult players they are bringing into rugby via summer boot camps for complete beginners. Tim is a tremendous human and this is one of the most important episodes in the podcast's history - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Tim Abrams on Twitter - @TimKlevmark - https://twitter.com/TimKlevmark All links for Glasgow Raptors - https://linktr.ee/GlasgowRaptors International Gay Rugby - https://igrugby.org/ 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.
My guest this week is the outgoing DoR of CS Stags - Chris Swann. This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked about how you build a squad with character, why it's important to listen to your players, the joys of being a club with limited resources and tons of fun stories from the murky world where the amateur and professional games overlap. This episode is packed with great tactics and really took me back to my time playing at a similar level - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Chris Swann on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-s-50137350/ Chris Swann on Instagram - @chris.swann.10 - https://www.instagram.com/chris.swann.10/ Chris' Blog post - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/diary-dor-cs-stags-chapter-chris-swann CS Stags website - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/civilservicefootballclubru/ CS Stags on Instagram - @cs_stags - https://www.instagram.com/cs_stags/ 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.
My guest this week coaches rugby in many different environments and his name is Tom Hicks. This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked about his experience under awesome coaches at Clifton, what it means to be a pathway coach, some technical details about what makes a good player, coach development, the challenges around the environment that young players will be going into and the opportunities that are out there. This episode is absolutely packed with great information and terrific stories - I hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/fNzLc-Tfgvc LINKS Tom Hicks on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hicks-msc-792891101/ Tom Hicks on Instagram - @tomhicksadventurer - https://www.instagram.com/tomhicksadventurer/ Tom Hicks on Twitter - @tomhicksMSc - https://twitter.com/tomhicksMSc Clifton Rugby - https://www.cliftonrugby.co.uk/ Harlequins - https://www.quins.co.uk/ Ealing Trailfinders - https://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/ East Grinstead RFC - https://www.egrfc.com/ Sussex RFU - https://www.sussexrugby.co.uk/bc/ Toa 7's - https://twitter.com/Try4Matt 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.
My guest this week is Alcobendas RFC Coach - Jonathan Flynn. This interview was recorded in May of 2023 and we talked about Jonathan's extraordinary journey through rugby in Canada, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Germany and even Luxembourg - where Jonathan played for and coached the national side. He's now in Spain and we deep dive into the rugby landscape on the continent. This is a journey through the vagaries and pitfalls of a rugby life just outside the elite level - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Jonathan Flynn on Twitter - @jpflynnlux - https://twitter.com/jpflynnlux Jonathan Flynn on Instagram - @jpflynnlux - https://www.instagram.com/jpflynnlux/ Jonathan Flynn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-flynn-80b11812/ Alcobendas Rugby Club - https://www.alcobendasrugby.com/ IRANZ - https://iranz.co.nz/ Metz Rugby - https://metz-rugby.fr/ Rugby Club Luxembourg - https://www.rcl.lu/home 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.
On this week's show offer up a selection from the best episodes of my 'Hot Topics' YouTube series. Listen in as I speak with Matt Barton about the Super Rugby ELVs, Simon Elkinson about the Ireland team, Dickon Moon about the Papa Johns Cup, Matt Townsend about England's tactics and Phil Greenaway about AGPs. It's a star-studded episode and I hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/0toxU0X5hYM LINKS The Great Rugger Run website The Great Rugger Run on Twitter @RuggerRun The Great Rugger Run on Instagram @thegreatruggerrun The Great Rugger Run on Facebook @thegreatruggerrun PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
I'm delighted to announce the route for this year's Great Rugger Run. West to East through a rugby heartland and with some hugely personal reasons for choosing this location. Come and join me? It's all happening in August this year! LINKS The Great Rugger Run website The Great Rugger Run on Twitter @RuggerRun The Great Rugger Run on Instagram @thegreatruggerrun The Great Rugger Run on Facebook @thegreatruggerrun PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is long time grassroots rugby coach - Karl Cross. This interview was recorded in March of 2023 and we talked about Karl's incredible entry to rugby, his near-vertical learning curve when playing tighthead prop, a transition into coaching, and some incredible, powerful lessons learnt whilst coaching and we finished by discussing the absolute stream train that is the women's game at the moment. This chat surprised me and inspired me in equal measure - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Karl Cross on Twitter @topoftheprops Bletchley Rugby Club on Twitter @BletchleyRUFC Chesham Rugby Club Karl's BLOG post that we discussed in the pod. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is former President of Jed-Forest RFC - Paul Cranston. This interview was recorded in March of 2023 and we talked about Roy Laidlaw, Garry Armstrong and Greig Laidlaw - the three 9's - who all came from Jed and went on to play for and captain Scotland and then represent the Lions, Paul's rugby life playing for Hawick and Jed, the incredible Sevens tournaments held in the borders and a return to regional rugby. Paul is fantastic company and his love of the game is absolute - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Paul Cranston via Jed Forest PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is vice-president of Stewart's Melville RFC - Jason Conlin. This interview was recorded in March of 2023 and we talked about Jason discovering rugby after fighting with his brother, an incredible experience playing in New Zealand as a young man, his time at Portobello, Stewart's Melville and a stint at Kowloon RFC in Hong Kong, and most importantly, the incredible work that Jason and Stew Mel do to help make rugby available to absolutely everyone. There are tons of great stories in this completely absorbing conversation - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Jason Conlin via Stewart's Melville RFC on Twitter @StewMelRugby1 Portobello RFC on Twitter @PortyRFC Kowloon RFC on Twitter @kowloon_rfc Community day - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1so8Y_JGaCXmmWxwAKsopLnBbLnT_aSpg PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is Ayrshire Bulls Director of Rugby - John Brown. This interview was recorded in March of 2023 and we talked about walking rugby, pink strips, the structure and player pathways within Scottish rugby and what it's like to play in The Borders. John is extremely passionate about improving Scottish rugby and that comes through in spades during this chat - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact John Brown on LinkedIn Ayrshire Bulls on Twitter @AyrshireBulls Ayr Rugby on Twitter @OfficialAyrRFC PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! 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.
My guest this week is Head Coach of Edinburgh Accies - Iain Berthinussen. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Berti's remarkable feats of endurance, his experience with testicular cancer, the amazing new Accies clubhouse, growing up and learning rugby in the Scottish borders, playing overseas in Australia, and growing rugby with the BATs programme in Edinburgh. Berti's landline rang for the first time in several years and a pack of dogs started barking outside my room, but it didn't detract from a fantastic chat - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Iain Berthinussen on Twitter @iainberti or Instagram @iainberti Edinburgh Accies - https://www.edinburghaccies.com/ Edinburgh BATs - https://www.edinburghbatsrugby.co.uk/about-us/overview-2/ Cahonas Charity - https://www.cahonasscotland.org/ 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.
My guest this week is President of Falkirk RFC - Bill Faulds. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Bill's late start in the sport, reaching the heights of playing for Stewart's Melville, a mid-career break before returning to Falkirk to win an incredible tally of league titles. We then chat through his fundamental changes as a coach before discussing what it took to turn around a club on the brink of collapse. There is so much in this podcast; funny stories, tales of achievement and a ton of useful takeaways - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Bill on Twitter - @TarboilerBill Falkirk RFC website Stewart's Melville RFC website 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.
My guest this week is Cumbernauld RFC fly-half - Chris Burns. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about what it's like to play in the same team as your Dad, some of the traditions at 'The Badgers', how they're helping to bring through the youth, what it's like being a non-drinker in a rugby team and some great tips for rugby clubs from Chris' day job of direct response marketing! I loved my chat with Chris and I hope you do too! LINKS Chris Burns on Instagram - @savagescholarchris Cumbernauld RFC on Twitter - @cumbernauld_rfc 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.
My guest this week is the fantastic, the formidable, Vice-President of the Scottish Rugby Union, Mr Keith Wallace of Haddington RFC. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about the fortunes of the current Scottish Men's team, the dark arts of the front-row, the oldest ongoing Scots/Irish annual fixture, the role of smaller clubs - like Haddington - in the wider game, touring with Penguin Rugby, and plenty of other, often hilarious, stories. Keith is a superstar and I hope you enjoy his company as much as I did! LINKS Contact Keith Wallace via the Haddington RFC website Haddington RFC - Website - Facebook - Twitter Haddington RFC - GOATFEST Friends of Rwandan Rugby - Website - Facebook - Twitter CYM Rugby - Website - Twitter Penguin Rugby - Website - Facebook - Twitter 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.
My guest this week is former Old Colfeians team-mate and friend of over 20 years (gulp) - Alex Wicks. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Wicksy's playing days at OCRFC, things we remembered about training back in those days, train trips down to Cornwall, his penchant for dancing, and we eventually end up discussing the current tackle height fiasco and who England should play in the midfield. There's something for everyone in this fun and fulsome pod - I hope you enjoy! LINKS Contact Alex Wicks on LinkedIn Old Colfeians RFC - OCRFC Website on Twitter @ColfeiansRugby Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
My guest this week is rugby referee and former Royal Marine - Mark Scoular. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Mark's early days playing for Carnoustie Rugby Club. We then got into a deep discussion about leadership, teamwork, refereeing principles and mental preparations. And we even dipped our toes in the murky waters of the tackle height debate! There are a load of great take-away's in this episode and plenty of fun, too - hope you enjoy! LINKS Mark Scoular's business website - https://www.protectandprepare.co.uk/ and @protectandprep1 on Twitter Mark Scoular on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-scoular-39498ba/ Farnham Rugby Club - Website on Twitter @FarnhamRugby and Instagram @farnham_rufc England Rugby Refereeing - https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/refereeing England Rugby Mentoring - https://www.englandrugby.com/participation/mentoring Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
My guest this week is Cumnock RFC Rugby Development Officer, Harry Reilly. This interview was recorded in January of 2023 and we talked about Cumnock's characterful clubhouse, their awesome new pitches and how the players feel about AGP's. We then dig deep into youth development and find out that Harry was an international in another sport! There are a load of great take-away's in this episode and plenty of fun, too - hope you enjoy! LINKS Harry Reilly on Twitter - @zephyrjock Cumnock RFC on Twitter - @CumnockRugby Facebook and Instagram Cumnock RFC website - https://www.cumnockrugby.com/ Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
My guest this week is Bannockburn RFC Director of Rugby, Jimmy Samuel. This interview was recorded in January of 2023 and we talked about the incredible project Bannockburn took on in creating a new pitch and installing floodlights. We then dug into Jimmy's rugby past and what drives him to build teams and environments for people to grow and enjoy the game of rugby. There is an absolute ton of value in this episode and a load of 'feel good' moments too. Enjoy! LINKS Jimmy Samuel on Twitter - @JimmySamueluk and LinkedIn Bannockburn RFC on Twitter - @bannockburnrfc Royal Signals on Twitter - @R_Signals Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
My guest this week is Strathaven RFC Head Coach, Grant Neilson. This interview was recorded in January of 2023 and we talked about Strathaven RFC's clubhouse renovation after flood damage and how that has galvanised the club. Then we got stuck into the incredible story of Grant's short, but utterly dramatic rugby-playing career. Lastly, we talked about moving into coaching and how Grant's playing experience influences his coaching. I sat for most of this interview with my mouth open, not quite sure how to process what I was hearing. It's a remarkable story and I hope that the core messages help someone out there. LINKS Grant Neilson on Instagram - @_gjcoaching Strathaven RFC on Instagram - @strathaven_rfc and Facebook Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
Welcome to this special festive episode where I talk about a new format for The Amateur Rugby Podcast, my thoughts on the current treatment of referees, some ways to support the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and the things I'd like for Christmas! LINKS Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ 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.
My guest this week is Ellingham and Ringwood RFC President, Steve Benson. This interview was recorded in September of 2022 and we talked about Steve's playing days - which are still going on by the way - his years in refereeing, and some incredible insight into what it takes to start minis, juniors, girls, and women's rugby sides. We chat about all the good things going on at Ellingham and Ringwood including the 15 year process of moving the club to a new ground and building a clubhouse and we discuss the absolutely wonderful 'Fancy dress 7's and Beer Festival' event that they hold every year. LINKS Steve Benson on Twitter @2SBenson and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-benson-8b848a54/ Doddie Aid - https://doddieaid.com/ Ellingham & Ringwood RFC - https://www.errfc.com/ 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.
My guest this week is grassroots rugby hero, Mr Fill Your Boots, Sean Phelan. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about the roller-coaster that is being a Quins fan, Sean's early days in rugby at Kingston Rugby Club, the current situation at Racal Decca - his one team club and the challenges of not having a clubhouse. We then chatted about Sean's amazing project called Fill Your Boots and his dreams for its future. We finished up with a discussion about how Grassroots clubs are getting on at the moment and the new league structures. LINKS Fill Your Boots - https://www.fybrugby.com/ Racal Decca RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/racaldecca1xv Harlequins - https://www.quins.co.uk/ Kingston RFC - https://www.kingstonrfc.com/ 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.
My guest this week is my former Esher Rugby teammate, Nigerian international and good friend, Jnr Harrison. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Jnr's start in adult rugby with London Nigerians, the 7's & beach rugby circuits, Naked lunches (true story) and appearing in Rugby TV adverts. We then moved on to talk about how Jnr got his first contract to play rugby, his incredible ability to stack on mass and the injuries that blighted a portion of his career. Lastly, we talked about his time playing for the Nigerian national side, how he's trying to bring through the next generation and his transition into a rugby fan with a season ticket at Saracens. LINKS Jnr can be contacted on Twitter & Instagram @jnrharrison. Nsa Harrison on LinkedIn Nigeria Stallions RFC on Twitter @NigeriaRugby or on Instagram @nigeriaexilesrfc 7's teams mentioned @Racing_7's @theflairbears @susiessaloon 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories, and interesting tidbits from my journey around Scotland on the 2022 edition of The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Bannockburn Rugby Club where I interrupt DoR, Jimmy Samuel from a session of digging holes with his mini-digger. We spoke about the new floodlights, the new pitch, how they got their gym, some awesome revenue-generating catering facilities, and how they've turned the revenue model of the club upside-down. They also have a connection to the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation and were visited by The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby! Then we travel to Haddington Rugby Club where I chat with the remarkable Keith Wallace - recently voted in as SRU Vice-President! Keith is an absolute force of nature and is a rugby-man through and through. Join us in the clubhouse where Keith talks me through a ton of memorabilia with some cracking stories about former players. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey around Scotland on the 2022 edition of The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Kilmarnock rugby club where Rugby Development Officer, Stephen Main tells me all about the club and how they are bringing new kids to the game. We discuss some incredible memorabilia and there is even a polar bear. Then we travel to Ayr Rugby Club where Director of Rugby, John Brown takes me on a tour of their homely clubhouse and tells me all about their plans for the future along with his thoughts about the Super Six. I also chat with Frazier Climo about the gym culture and how he likes to coach the backs. And finally, we visit Hamilton Bulls where President, Jack Ryan takes me on a thoroughly entertaining tour of the clubhouse and my old teammate, Steve Anderson, shows me around the changing rooms and explains how they reward their players for outstanding service. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey around Scotland on the 2022 edition of The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Clydebank where Alisdair Smart shows me around their incredible new clubhouse. Then we travel to Glasgow Raptors where Ryan Corbyn tells me about why he loves their inclusive rugby and how they're helping people find rugby for the first time. Finally, we head to Whitecraigs RFC where Alisdair Beaton takes me on a tour of the club and tells me about their ethos. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey around Scotland on the 2022 edition of The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Oban Lorne RFC where I speak with my old Bhubesi Pride mate - Lewis McFarlane - about the story behind the shirts, famous club days, tours to Pencoed, the kayaking coach and of course the legend of Big Tommy Sutherland! I also speak with Murray Hamilton who tells me about their School of Rugby. Then we travel to Helensburgh RFC where Secretary, Chris Bull tells me about the grounds and facilities, including a story about a visit from Princess Anne. Then Chairman, John Cashmore tells me about their outside bar and how it's increased their membership. Lastly, we take a stroll through the clubhouse and hear about their tactics for getting junior players to progress into the senior club. Finally, we head to Loch Lomond RFC where Club President, Iain Norrie tells me all about Loch Lomond RFC, their merge with Helensburgh and how they plan to support getting more kids into rugby. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
My guest this week is the wonderful - Jill Douglas. MBE. This interview was recorded in my parent's dining room the day before The Great Rugger Run. It was edited later that day in Glasgow airport and was posted live in Oban that night! Jill and I talked about THAT Ruby Tui interview, our joint history with Cheltenham RFC, our friend Mike Crisp, the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - who of course, I'm supporting on this year's Great Rugger Run and lastly plenty of tales about the great man himself - Mr Doddie Weir. LINKS My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ The Great Rugger Run - https://thegreatruggerrun.org/ 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.
My guest this week is London Cornish Director of Rugby of 20 years - Dickon Moon. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and is the second half of the interview that started in last weeks episode. In this second half we talked about the ambitions of London Cornish, Dickon's coaching ethos, how it all began back in Redruth and his playing days at Old Patesians along with some unfinished business at HQ. Oh and he also has a message for Eddie Jones! LINKS Dickon can be contacted on Twitter @dcamoon & @lcrfc. Facebook as Dickon Moon. LinkedIn as Dickon Moon. London Cornish - https://www.londoncornishrfc.com/teams/27535 Old Patesians - https://www.oldpats.co.uk/ 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.
My guest this week is London Cornish Director of Rugby of 20 years - Dickon Moon. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Dickon's time as a player at Old Patesians, the challenges and achievements of twenty years as DoR at London Cornish, the 60th anniversary of the club, the current issues with hot weather and hard pitches, Dickon's thoughts on the new restructuring of the Men's adult competition structure and, I kid you not, we even talk about South London garage and hip hop collective - So Solid Crew. LINKS Dickon can be contacted on Twitter @dcamoon & @lcrfc. Facebook as Dickon Moon. LinkedIn as Dickon Moon. London Cornish - https://www.londoncornishrfc.com/teams/27535 Old Patesians - https://www.oldpats.co.uk/ So Solid Crew - https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/sport/rugby/1584958.mark-so-solid-with-new-crew/ 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.
My guest this week is the remarkable raconteur - Mr Happiness is Egg Shaped - Bruce Aitchison. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Bruce's life in rugby, his incredible Happiness is Egg Shaped project, a quick overview of what Scottish Rugby has in store for me and some incredible personal stories about Doddie Weir and the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - who of course, I'm supporting on this year's Great Rugger Run. LINKS Happiness is Egg Shaped - http://happinessiseggshaped.org/ My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ The Great Rugger Run - https://thegreatruggerrun.org/ 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.
My guest this week is the first two-timer on The Amateur Rugby Podcast - rugby-coaching royalty - Mr Lynn Evans. His original episode - No.26 in Season 1 - was one of the most popular to date and I was hugely excited to sit down with him and talk all things rugby once more. This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Littlemore RFC, Chinnor RFC, his book 'From Valley Boy to Table Mountain', Pierre Villepreux and Le Plaisir du Mouvement, Lynn's thoughts on the lack of flow in the modern game and there are even mentions for The Beatles and Bishop Desmond Tutu! LINKS Le Plaisir du Mouvement UK - @lpm.rugby.uk on Instagram Book direct - https://s.surveyplanet.com/oyq681o6 Lynn's book - 'From Valley Boy to Table Mountain' - https://amzn.to/3FTtys2 You can contact Lynn on email - lynnevans47@gmail.com LE PLAISIR DU MOUVEMENT - https://www.lpm-rugby.org/en/home/ Lynn's first appearance on the pod - https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/26-lynn-evans/ Lynn's pre-interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/v1_f-ARgcvw 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Old Colfeians where I speak with Matt Townsend about the club's most famous day, Steve Hughes about the responsibilities of being fines master, Luke Walden about the Music Nights we used to enjoy and new Chairman Bill Blythe about his hopes for the season. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Old Alleynians where I speak with Steve Jeal about the huge number of players they have and some very famous old boys. Then I travel to Blackheath where I speak with Iain Dinning who shows me around the home changing room prior to a First XV match and Tim Brindle in the stash-laden clubhouse. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Richmond where I speak with Steve Hill, Peter Moore and John Heaton about Richmond's culture and identity and how touring is such a big part of their cub. Then I travel to London Scottish where I speak with Xander Chevalier and Cameron King who even have a gift for me! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Harlequins where I take a stroll through the tunnel at The Twickenham Stoop and out onto the pitch. Then I travel to Ealing Trailfinders where I speak with Director of Rugby Ben Ward about how the club is doing, the gym culture, pitch improvements and some great stories about former team-mates. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Esher RFC where I speak with John Inverdale about his wonderful broadcasting career, the state of the world game, his time involved with Esher RFC and the future of National League Rugby. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
This week there are stories from Maidenhead RFC where I speak with Dick Brown and Steve Bough about some stunning memorabilia that has pride of place in their clubhouse, their plans for this, their centenary year and a very special fact about the oven in the clubhouse kitchen.
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Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Henley Hawks RFC where I speak with Simon Trower about Henley, Brave Mind and a set of signed oars! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.
This week there are stories from Ellingham and Ringwood RFC where I share everything I know about the club. I also visit RAMS RFC where Chris Stillman takes me on a thorough tour. Listen in to hear about the Ram Shack, the Ramily and an errant dart!
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Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.
This week there are stories from East Dorset Dockers RFC where I speak with Hez Boldon about her time in rugby and why she got involved with LooseHeadz. Then, after giving me a beer, Shed continued his generosity by handing me an after-match club shirt. Lastly, I spoke with Chairman, Morgan Leadbitter about how the club was formed out of two struggling teams and the tragic event that has bonded them so tightly.
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Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Westbury RFC where I speak with Paul Couzens and Keith Biggs about their idyllic location and some really fun tour activities. I then journey to Warminster RFC where I chat to Jimmy Rees about how they actually built their own clubhouse and make sure you don't miss the bit about the bell... https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Bath Rugby where I embarrassed an old friend and asked the club's most important person for an interview! I then journey to Bradford-on-Avon RFC where I spoke with Tom Culshaw & Phil Hurley. Lastly, join me at Trowbridge RFC where I get the low down from Stuart Howard & Roy Hewitt. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Hornets RFC where I talk through some of the great things they are doing there. I then journey to Gordano RFC where I speak with Andy Davies about how they make use of their epic location next to the M5 motorway. Lastly, join me at & Old Bristolians RFC where I speak with Aimee Kelley about remembrance, club history and some fun drinking games! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Exeter Chiefs where I got to watch a full first-team training session. I then journey to Exeter Athletic where Steve Partridge and Dean Jeffery tell me about their young club and double-decker bus! Lastly, join me at Bridgwater & Albion where Head of Sport Geoff Sluman shows me some of their incredible memorabilia and explains how they are integrating with the community. Carl Stookes also takes the time to share their brand new initiative for men's mental health. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Withycombe RFC where I speak with Graham Howells and Shaun Parkin about club improvements, landmark days and bingo! I then journey to Topsham RFC where I meet head groundsman Nigel Mortimore who shows me the t-shirt he got for his recent birthday, Gareth Williams who told me about the Hitz Program he runs, and the amazing Holly Feller, who told me about how she got into rugby, what she's doing now and her involvement with the LooseHeadz Academy. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Teignmouth RFC where I speak with President Geoff Webber, Barry Clark and Nicola Oxley. I then journey to Exmouth RFC where club Chair Ian Harris and President Roger Holman tell me all about their club. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Ivybridge RFC where Mike Hart and Alan Knight tell me all about the club's history (and pre-history) along with their fantastic ambitions to keep building their club within the Ivybridge community. I then journey to Totnes RFC where Mike Edmonds shows me around their terrific family-centred club. Lastly, join me at Paignton where Richard Hunt talks about famous fixtures, famous guests and the Misty Maid! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Devonport Services RFC in Plymouth where I Kieran Leach tells me about some of the history of this famous ground. I then journey to Plymouth Albion a ground that I've played at several times where Mark Mears gives me a cracking tour of the bars and gym. Lastly, join me at Plympton Victoria where Kevin Jeffries and Chris Hunt explain how their grassroots club is getting involved in the local community. https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Nelly's Pies & Pasties in Lostwithiel where I embarrass my host Suzi Bayliss. I then journey to Liskeard-Looe RFC where I meet Phil Mutton and Tony Knightsbridge. The last stop of the first week of The Great Rugger Run was at Saltash RFC where Noel Hill showed me around. And I finish this episode with a solo visit to Tamar Saracens where I continue my dugout obsession! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Perranporth Brewers where I talk about my reasons for undertaking The Great Rugger Run and have a little tour of the pitch, Newquay Hornets where I talk with a lone goalkicker, Wadebridge Camels where I have an awesome tour of the club with Mike Rawlings and Bodmin RFC where I share some Timmy-wisdom! https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby 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.
Welcome back to another episode of 'Stories From...' as I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from Veor RFC where I spoke to Scott Lake and Redruth RFC where I chatted to former opponents Peter Joyce and Craig Bonds alongside Peter Flack who shared some of the clubs famous history. 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.
Welcome to the first episode of the 'Stories From...' series as I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from St Just RFC where I spoke to Ed Bolitho, Cornish Pirates with Sally Coram, St Ives RFC and Camborne where I got the thoughts of Andy Gill, Malcolm Tonkin and Kevin Oates. 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.
Enjoy this short episode from the Dorset countryside where I reveal the exciting next stage of The Amateur Rugby Podcast. And you also get to meet my dog-friend - Poppy! 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.
Sofia Domingos is my guest this week. Sofia and I met whilst on a rugby coaching expedition in Africa! This interview was recorded in October of 2020 when Sofia welcomed me to Braga in Portugal. We chatted about our incredible time together in Africa coaching rugby to countless children. We talked about how Sofia got into rugby, which as a female in rural Portugal is a minor miracle. And finally we dug into her time in Ireland playing for Old Belvedere RFC. This is a quite remarkable story! Sofia can be contacted on Instagram - @ssundayss Bhubesi Pride - https://bpfafrica.org/ 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.
Mike Rawlings - is my guest this week. Mike played for Wadebridge Camels, Cornish Pirates, Launceston and Cornwall. And he's now travelled full circle by returning to Wadebridge as a player-coach.
This interview was recorded in September of 2000 and 21 when Mike welcomed me to The Camels during The Great Rugger Run. We chatted about a career-threatening injury, being academy guinea pigs at The Pirates, early career weight issues, growing as a human at the Cornish All Blacks. There are some cracking stories about bus trips and training ground scraps and Mike's pride in playing for Cornwall. We then discussed coaching philosophies and how player management has changed over the years.
Mike can be contacted on Instagram - @mickyrawlings
and Wadebridge Camels - @upthecamels
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Joey Milburn - LooseHeadz Academy Team Leader is my guest this week. This interview was recorded in September of 2021 when Joey and his wife Bex were kind enough to put me up for a night during The Great Rugger Run. They also fed me, sorted my laundry and even drove my bag all the way to Withycombe the following day! Thank you Joey, thank you Bex! During this interview we talk about real grassroots rugby. We talk about Joey's journey with Mental Health and how he came to be involved with LooseHeadz and finally his experience as a Harlequins mega-fan and his growing collection of rugby stash. Joey can be contacted on Instagram - @LooseHeadzAcademy
Phil Westren - Cornish rugby legend - is my guest this week. I met Phil at the start of The Great Rugger Run this summer. He was an absolute gent, and along with wife Sally, hosted me for two nights, and really provided the most wonderful springboard for my run. Thanks again for your amazing hospitality. This interview was recorded in September of 2000 and 21 and Phil, who is a walking encyclopedia of Cornish rugby, shared story after story about rugby in Cornwall and its greatest characters. It's a wonderful insight into what the game means in that part of the world. Phil also shares a deeply personal story later in the show. Phil can be contacted on email - phil.westren@cornish-pirates.com A Week One Summer by Floyd Steadman 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.
Phil Greenaway - Head of Sport at Dulwich College - is my guest this week. Phil has an absolute wealth of rugby experience behind having played for England schoolboys, won the BUSA Cup at Twickenham and going on the play for Exeter Chiefs and then into coaching. This interview was recorded in September of 2021 and we talked about how Phil got started in the game and what it was like to be a top young player at the advent of professionalism. We talked about his playing days with Moseley and Exeter Chiefs before a transition into coaching with Gloucester and Cinderford. Phil can be contacted on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-greenaway-496b73a3/ 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.
I chatted to Simon Trower about being born into a rugby family and about the difficulty of having a promising playing career cut short at an early age. We then dabbled with a bit of rugby economics before speaking about mental health in rugby. Simon is refreshingly open about his struggles with mental health and hopes talking about it will help others. He founded Brave Mind around a year ago and on a mission to "Make talking about and supporting one another with mental health in the rugby community the norm".
I loved my conversation with Simon. I hope you enjoy.
Simon can be found on email connect@bravemind.co.uk
More information about Brave Mind:
Website - https://www.bravemind.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/bravemind14
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_bravemind/
The Great Rugger Run is a 500-mile journey from rugby club to rugby club across the south of England. Find out more at http://thegreatruggerrun.org/ or on the socials @thegreatruggerrun on Instagram, @thegreatruggerrun on Facebook and @RuggerRun on Twitter.
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I chatted to Mark Shotton about his extensive and well-travelled rugby life and how it led to him co-founding the mental health charity LooseHeadz. This conversation rolls from funny tales set in rugby clubhouses to moments of genuine poignancy. I loved chatting to Mark and found the whole thing genuinely uplifting. I hope you enjoy.
Mark can be found on Twitter (@markshotts) or email mark@looseheadz.co.uk
More information about LooseHeadz:
Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/looseheadz
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
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The Great Rugger Run is a 500-mile journey from rugby club to rugby club across the south of England. Find out more at http://thegreatruggerrun.org/ or on the socials @thegreatruggerrun on Instagram, @thegreatruggerrun on Facebook and @RuggerRun on Twitter.
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I chatted to Tom Home about his mental health journey and how it inspired him to found blOKes to help other men with their mental health. Listen in for an inspirational conversation and some great tips to look after your own mental health. We also delved into Tom's rugby history which included stints in both South Africa and New Zealand along with life-long support of Leicester Tigers.
Tom can be found on Instagram (@_tomhome)
More information about blOKes:
Website - www.blokes.life
Twitter - https://twitter.com/_blOKes
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_blokes/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blOKesCIC
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/blokescic/
The Great Rugger Run is a 500-mile journey from rugby club to rugby club across the south of England. Find out more at http://thegreatruggerrun.org/ or on the socials @thegreatruggerrun on Instagram, @thegreatruggerrun on Facebook and @RuggerRun on Twitter.
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I chatted to Tessa Beecroft about her journey with mental health and how it inspired her to help others in the rugby community with their mental health. Listen in for an inspirational conversation and some great tips to look after your own mental health and how you can help others with theirs. Tessa can be found on Instagram (@tessa_beecroft)
Give A Ruck website - https://www.givearuck.com/ and @givearuck on all the socials.
The Great Rugger Run is a 500-mile journey from rugby club to rugby club across the south of England. Find out more at http://thegreatruggerrun.org/ or on the socials @thegreatruggerrun on Instagram, @thegreatruggerrun on Facebook and @RuggerRun on Twitter.
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In this solo episode, I introduce the next wave of the Amateur Rugby Podcast. I tell you all about The Great Rugger Run and I share a personal story that I've never spoken about before. The Great Rugger Run is a 500-mile journey from rugby club to rugby club across the south of England. Find out more at http://thegreatruggerrun.org/ or on the socials @thegreatruggerrun on Instagram, @thegreatruggerrun on Facebook and @RuggerRun on Twitter. 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 somehow, there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.
I chatted to Charlie Clark about his incredible recent running challenge in aid of Looseheadz. We talked about what The Great Rugby Run entailed, who it was for and dug into the incredibly important topic of men's mental health. Charlie can be found on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-clark-aa3924138/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/charliemfclark), Instagram @charlie_clark21 (https://www.instagram.com/charlie_clark21/) and @the_great_rugby_run (https://www.instagram.com/the_great_rugby_run/)
Looseheadz - https://looseheadz.co.uk/pages/ways-to-wellbeing
And please, if you can, chip in a bit of cash here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sundtv-the-big-run?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
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I chatted to Dickon Moon about 'Rugby Lite' - the new amended version of the game that will be played at clubs outside of the elite level for the foreseeable future. Do players feel safe to play? Is something better than nothing? Dickon can be found on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickon-moon-19278/) and on the Rolling Maul forums (http://www.rolling-maul.com/forums.html) London Cornish can be found on Twitter @LCRFC (https://twitter.com/lcrfc), Instagram @londoncornishrfc (https://www.instagram.com/londoncornishrfc/) and the web (https://www.londoncornishrfc.com/) Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout. PODCAST KIT
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I chatted to Dan Cottrell about the widespread negativity towards the recent top-level rugby matches we've been witnessing in the northern hemisphere. Is the game broken, are there irreparable cracks or do we just need to adjust our lenses? Dan can be found on Twitter @dan_cottrell (https://twitter.com/Dan_Cottrell) and his website is rugbycoachweekly.net
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I chatted to Chris Morgan about whether the Professional game is losing touch with the Grassroots of rugby. We spoke about the challenges facing clubs and players and whether staying in touch is actually a good thing anyway. Chris can be found on Twitter (https://twitter.com/chrismorgan1980)
Buy Sean O'Brien's book FUEL (https://amzn.to/2UPVirp)
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I chatted with That Rugby Guy - Nick Dance about his lifetime in rugby but especially the experience of playing around the world culminating in becoming a full international for Singapore. Now back in the UK Nick is putting all that experience to good use by helping out players and clubs with any issues, challenges or dreams they may have. Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout. 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. You can get in touch with Nick on email (nick@therugbyguy.com), LinkedIn or Facebook
I chatted to Chris O'Malley & Ed Livett from Old Colfeians RFC about the RFU's proposed amended game which would involve no scrums and no mauls. We briefly outlined the Covid journey so far, then delved deep into the proposed new format and what it means for players and clubs. Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout. Ed Livett can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter Chris O'Malley is a social media lurker. Old Colfeians can be contacted via the OCRFC website, @ColfesRugby on Twitter, @OCRFC on Instagram and @OldColfeiansRFC on Facebook 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.
I chatted to Andrew Henderson about the ridiculous post-rugby challenges that some players undertake. We talked about why so many former rugby players take up these challenges and details of the unique test of stamina that Hendo has set for himself in support of the Injured Players Foundation. Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout. Hendo’s JustGiving page - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-henderson4x4 Hendo on Instagram - @riseupwellnesslifestyle (https://www.instagram.com/riseupwellnesslifestyle/) Hendo on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrew.o.henderson.1 Rise Up Wellness - https://www.riseupwellness.co.uk/ Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Tuesday 6th October 2020. 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.
I chatted to Jonny McMurtry, all the way from Brisbane Australia, about his research into the motivations of junior athletes. Jonny has some awesome insights into providing kids with an optimal youth sports environment by listening to their wants and needs. Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout. Jonny McMurtry on Twitter (@coachingcoach_) Email (jonny@coachingthecoaches.net) Website (www.coachingthecoaches.net) Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Thursday, October 1st 2020.
I chatted to fellow podcaster and Grassroots Rugby God - Sean Phelan about his time in rugby with Racal Decca RFC, his incredible 'Fill Your Boots’ project and the current state of the grassroots game. Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Friday 25th September 2020. Twitter - @seanphelanFYB - https://twitter.com/seanphelanFYB Buy Sean a beer - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FYBRugby Fill Your Boots website - https://www.fybrugby.com/ Fill Your Boots Twitter @fyb_rugby - https://twitter.com/fyb_rugby Fill Your Boots Instagram @fyb_rugby - https://www.instagram.com/fyb_rugby/ Fill Your Boots Facebook @fybrugby - https://www.facebook.com/fybrugby/ Fill Your Boots YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgoDqRuGs8BQAj90KUc06qQ Fill Your Boots LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fybrugby/ Racal Decca Rugby Club - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/racaldecca1xv
I chatted to Zainab Alema about her in experiences as a black, Muslim, female rugby player. We talked about the current state of affairs for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals within rugby and whether the game is doing enough to make rugby accessible to minority groups. Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Thursday 24th September 2020.
Twitter - @AlemaZainab - https://twitter.com/AlemaZainab
Instagram - @zeealema - https://www.instagram.com/zeealema/
Studs In The Mud - @studsinthemud - https://www.instagram.com/studsinthemud/
Muslim Women In Rugby - @muslimahrugby - https://www.instagram.com/muslimahrugby/
Telegraph article featuring Zainab - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/womens-sport/2020/06/25/fight-against-injustice-black-female-sportswomen-using-platform/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-telegraphwomenssport
Project Rugby website - https://www.premiershiprugby.com/projectrugby/
Barnes Rugby Club - https://www.barnesrfc.org/
Ealing Trailfinders - http://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/
Millwall Rugby Club - https://www.millwallrugby.com/
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I chatted to Geraint Davies about coaching rugby during Covid. What that looks like for players and coaches and some ideas and tactics to improve your sessions.
Recorded via Facebook LIVE (with limited success) on Monday 3rd August, 2020.
@daviesGDD on Twitter
https://www.youtube.com/c/GeraintDaviesGDD
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I chatted to Stuart Lock from MSG Tours about the Lions tour dates announcements, what that means for the game, the players, and the supporters and some of our own favourite Lions moments.
Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Saturday 25th July, 2020.
msgtours.com
Stuart Lock on facebook
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This is a brief, introductory episode to tell you all about the new 'Hot Topics' series from the Amateur Rugby Podcast! 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.
Season Finale Hello Amateurs and welcome to this short, Season Finale where I’ll share with you: * Everything I’ve learnt about creating a podcast including a couple of embarrassing stories * The themes that have reappeared throughout the series * Some podcast stats about downloads and most popular episodes * A review the seismic events of the current season * A tribute to two incredible rugby men who have sadly left us recently * and a look ahead to next season (whenever that will be), the future of rugby in general and what you can expect from The Amateur Rugby Podcast.
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Andy Stevens - full-time rugby coach - is my guest this week. Andy is a coach at Ellingham & Ringwood rugby club in dorset where my nephew plays his rugby. This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we talked about Andy’s school playing days, his transition into becoming a top-level volleyball player and then coach. How he started coaching rugby and some great ideas around setting targets for kids, coaching girls and the differences between the women’s and mens game, and lastly his move to become a full-time coach and landing a job at the club he supports. LINKS Twitter - personal: @FiftyThree12 (https://twitter.com/FiftyThree12) Twitter - business: @CobraSportAcad (https://twitter.com/CobraSportAcad) Website - http://www.cobrasportacademy.com/ 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.
Jonny Hylton former England 7s and Premiership player with Wasps and Worcester is my guest this week. Our careers converged from diametrically opposite directions in 2010 at Esher Rugby club where we were team-mates for a couple of joyful seasons. This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we discussed Jonny’s endless list of nicknames, what it was like to be a youngster at Wasps and being taken under the wing of then England full-back - Josh Lewsey, the disappointment of being released as a 22-year and then being at a struggling premiership club, fighting through injuries and desperately trying to get established, the incredible experience of playing for England 7’s during the absolute glory days under former guest and friend of the pod - Mike Friday and the decision to step down from full-time rugby and look ahead to a future career. All that and there is some coaching chat as well. LINKS Jonny can be contacted on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonny-hylton-71921815/) Jonny also mentioned several other clubs and organisations, check them out below: Wasps (https://www.wasps.co.uk/) Worcester Warriors (https://warriors.co.uk/) Cornish Pirates (https://cornish-pirates.com/) Newbury Blues (https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/newburyrfc/) Esher Rugby (https://www.esherrugby.com/) Old Reigatians RFC(https://oldreigatianrfc.com/) England 7s (https://www.englandrugby.com/england/sevens-men#index) Reigate Grammar School (https://www.reigategrammar.org/) 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.
Piers Mitchell and I met in Africa in 2017 whilst on a rugby outreach program and I caught up with him at Richmond Rugby Club in January of 2020. We talked about our time coaching kids in Africa with The Bhubesi Pride, Piers’ self-admittedly limited playing career, some amazing stories about playing rugby around the world, Touch Rugby and how it can be used a development and outreach tool to grow the game, club sustainability, and lastly what it’s like to be a rugby Dad and living life vicariously through his son. This is one of the most wide-ranging conversations in Amateur Rugby Podcast history, there’s a bit of something in here for absolutely everyone, so sit back, relax and please welcome Piers Mitchell. LINKS Piers can be found on Twitter - @piersmitchell1 (https://twitter.com/piersmitchell1) If you’d like to take him up on his kind offer of 4 tickets for a DMP home game, get in touch via the Darlington Mowden Park website - https://www.mowdenpark.com/ Piers also mentioned several other clubs and organisations, check them out below: Bhubesi Pride (https://bpfafrica.org/) Friends of Rwandan Rugby (https://friendsofrwandanrugby.com/) Touch Rugby (http://www.englandtouch.org.uk/) Telford Rugby Club (https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/telfordhornets) Cardiff Uni Rugby Club (https://www.cardiffstudents.com/activities/sport/rugby/) Rosslyn Park (https://rosslynpark.co.uk/) Sedbergh School (https://www.sedberghschool.org/) Richmond Rugby Club (https://richmondfc.co.uk/) 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.
Bill Blythe and I met at Old Colfeians a good few years ago now. He was a late-comer to our sport but has since immersed himself as a player, captain, sponsor, committeeman and coach. This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we discussed what it was like for him to break into the game as an adult, rugby cultures around the world, participation numbers in the modern game and some great tips about how to build a positive rugby culture when coaching kids. LINKS If you’d like to chat with Bill, email w_blythe@sky.com My Instagram @tunnocks_world_tour (https://www.instagram.com/tunnocks_world_tour/) 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.
Lynn Evans is my guest this week.
Without doubt this episode is the one that has been most looked forward to by you.
I’ve been receiving messages for months asking when it was due to air and just this week, Dan Cottrell said "Wow, what a guest. One of the original thinkers. Games in training owe a massive debt to this guy” and Russell Earnshaw described Lynn simply as a “Hero".
This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and Lynn took me on a lovely journey through his life from growing up as a boy in Wales, joining the RAF, playing for Oxford and Oxfordshire in the County Championship. We then went deep into his love of coaching and his two major coaching influences Chalkie White and Pierre Villepreux.
I found Lynn delightful and engaging and if I have half of his energy when I’m in my 80’s I will be incredibly grateful.
LINKS
You can contact Lynn on email - lynnevans47@gmail.com
Exeter Uni (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/)
Oxford Uni (http://www.ourfc.org/)
Kingham Hill School (https://www.kinghamhill.org.uk/)
Littlemore Rugby Club (https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/littlemore)
LE PLAISIR DU MOUVEMENT (https://www.lpm-rugby.org/en/home/)
Rugby for beginners by Ray Williams (https://amzn.to/3awHp7x)
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David Cheng a Rugby Development Coach for the RFU is my guest this week. Chengy and I first met on a training pitch around 7 years ago and we’ve pretty much done nothing apart from talk rugby ever since. This interview was recorded on New Years Eve in 2019 and we covered a lot of ground including: Old Colfeians Club legends - and why they became legends, how children gain enjoyment from playing rugby, coaching philosophies and player pathways. And, as a former journalist, he even fired a few testing questions back my way. It’s a fabulous chinwag and I hope you get as much out of it as I did. LINKS You can contact David Cheng on the Twitter (@DavidChengRFU) or on email - davidcheng@rfu.com 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.
Mark ‘Moxy’ Collier and I were team-mates for Cheltenham Colts back in the early ’90s when our hair was long and our shorts were short - we had our whole lives ahead of us! This interview was recorded in December of 2019 and we talked about how Moxy made himself an integral part of that Cheltenham Colts squad even though he rarely got in the team, some awesome rugby club traditions and Moxy’s foray into podcasting as a co-host for the UTS Podcast. LINKS @TheUTSPodcast on twitter - https://twitter.com/TheUTSPodcast UTS Podcast website - https://www.utspodcast.com/ Ivory Coast at the 95 World Cup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZcGET4IAsg 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.
James Waterhouse is my guest this week. His story of struggle, mismanagement and eventual bitterness over life playing Championship Rugby will only make the RFU’s decision to slash funding for that level of the game seem even more scandalous. This interview was recorded in December of 2019 and its release could not be better timed in the current climate. Moose completely lays bare the many injustices and hardships he saw in the Championship and gives some creative thoughts around solutions for players, clubs and governing bodies. LINKS Tweet him @jamwaterhouse (https://twitter.com/jamwaterhouse) You can contact me via email (hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com) 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.
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) You can contact me via email (hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com) 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.
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 Dave Phillips can be found on Twitter @oldbilko (https://twitter.com/oldbilko) Dartfordians website (https://www.dartfordiansrfc.co.uk/) 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.
Peter Short 'Shorty', the former Leicester Tigers, Narbonne and Bath lock forward is my guest this week. We 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. LINKS Peter Short can be found on Twitter @thedukeofrugby (https://twitter.com/thedukeofrugby) 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.
Greg Curtin '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/) 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.
Stephen Corlett ‘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) Stephen’s Ad agency: 180 KINGSDAY (https://www.180kingsday.com/) 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 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.
James Griffiths 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 2000 and 19 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) 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.
Happy New Year!
Hello Amateurs, hope you all had a wonderful Christmas out there in Amateur Rugby World. Think of all your professional cousins who had to abstain from the mince pies and glasses of sherry!
A lot of clubs play an internal club fixture this time of year - Young uns VS Old uns - or some other variation. If you are one of these clubs then I hope the game was played in the right spirit and you had a good christmas booze up afterwards!
I’d love to hear about some of your Christmas rugby traditions. What do you do that makes your game special? Write in at hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com
And, if you’re at a club that doesn’t have a regular intra-club fixture at christmas, why don’t you think about starting one next year - it really is a great way to build bonds within the club and make more memories.
I’ve got some absolutely banging interviews for you coming up in the New Year. We go in depth on subjects like:
Men’s mental health
Player welfare
Coaching
Club culture
Player pathways and of course, plenty of fun stories along the way.
Make sure to subscribe at Apple Podcasts, amateurrugbypodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
Now, if you listened to my short Christmas episode, you’ll know that I’ve personally gotten a lot out of producing the podcast so far. But I’d really like to help you as well.
I’ve been a professional web developer for over 20 years building countless sites for many happy clients. I would love to do the same for you too. If you need a website or you hear of someone who does, I would be very grateful if you think of me and get in touch so we can have a quick chat about how I can help you. You can contact me via email hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com or via Twitter or Facebook @amrugbypodcast.
The rugby community is a wonderfully supportive, helpful place, so if you’ve enjoyed the podcast so far and you think other people you know might like it too, I’d be incredibly grateful for any social media exposure, and ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts - it really does help get the podcast to a wider audience which in turn helps me keep it going!
So, lastly, have an incredible 2020 and do everything you can to keep our great game flourishing. Happy New Year, oh and don’t forget, if you, or someone you know needs a website, please get in touch.
Get out and play!
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Merry Xmas!
Hello Ho Ho Amateurs. Welcome to this special, super-short Christmas episode of The Amateur Rugby Podcast.
I know everyone is very busy this time of year, so I just wanted to give you a quick update about myself and the podcast and let you know some plans for the year ahead.
I started out this podcast back in September with some very modest goals.
I had been out of the game for 3 years and was looking for a way to contribute back to the rugby community. My travelling lifestyle meant that a coaching role wasn’t really practical, so, having become obsessed with podcasts I decided to jump on the bandwagon.
I also thought it would be a great personal development tool for myself in quite a lot of different areas.
There is the technology - what to record with, how to edit, where to upload and all the website and social media things that go along with anything in the public domain nowadays.
It would also provide an amazing excuse to reach out to lots of former team-mates, coaches and other important people in the game and spend some time having very deliberate conversations. As a shy introvert, this was a challenge for me but I soon found that podcasting was a very safe space.
I want to thank all my guests. You have all been so generous with your time, energy and honesty and it was a real pleasure catching up with all of you!
I initially announced that I would be recording enough episodes to get to Christmas when I would evaluate the situation, was I enjoying it? Did I see value in it? Did I want to carry on?
It became apparent very quickly that the answer to all of the above was yes, so I’m very happy to announce that I will be carrying on at least until the end of this Amateur season in April 2020.
I have already recorded 4 great interviews for after Christmas and I am recording a lot more over the festive season.
I normally ask you to tell someone about the podcast in person the next time you’re down your local rugby club, but today I’m going to ask for a Christmas gift from you to help take the podcast to the next level.
Think back to the episode that you enjoyed the most. If you could share that single episode on social media, maybe with a nice little write-up about why you enjoyed it so much and make sure to tag @amrugbypodcast - that will really help get the podcast to new ears and hopefully help me to grow it beyond 2020.
Lastly, to you, my listeners, thank you so much for being there and listening. The show is currently averaging around 200 downloads per episode and that is way beyond what I hoped for back in September.
Thank you, keep listening, and have an amazing Christmas…. and don’t forget to share you favourite episode - do it now!
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Geoff Griffiths
Geoff and I met playing for Esher RFC which was one of 4 Championship clubs that 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
You can contact Geoff via email - geoff@builtvisible.com
@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/)
Built Visible (https://builtvisible.com/)
Built Visible on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/builtvisible/)
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Colm Hannon 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 You can contact Colm via email - colm@therugbybusinessnetwork.com 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) 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.
Ben Mercer 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 this week, 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/2OAHOxC) Ben’s website - https://www.benmercer.me/ Ben's twitter - https://twitter.com/wherebenmercer2 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.
Dave Townsend 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 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 Towner can be contacted via the Cheltenham Tigers website (https://cheltenhamtigers.co.uk/) 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.
Phil Watters Premiership Assistant Referee Phil Watters and I were team-mates at Cheltenham RFC many moons ago and more recently, he was AR in a game I played for Ealing. 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. LINKS You can get hold of Phil on Instagram @daddles2243 (https://www.instagram.com/daddles2243/) England Police RUFC (https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/englandpolicerufc/) 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.
Tom Lindsay 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. LINKS You can get in contact with Tom: @tomlindsay2 on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tomlindsay02) @tomlindsay02 on Instagram (https://instagram.com/tomlindsay02) Rugby Players Association (https://therpa.co.uk/) Restart Rugby (http://restartrugby.org.uk/) Tom also mentioned my Instagram which is @tunnocks_world_tour (https://www.instagram.com/tunnocks_world_tour/) 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.
David Slemen '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. LINKS David Slemen can be contacted on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslemen/) and Twitter @DaveSlem (https://twitter.com/DaveSlem) Elite Performance Partners (https://eppartners.co.uk/) 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.
Sammy Boulton 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.
LINKS Sammy can be contacted on Twitter @sam_boulton
Moneyball by Michael Lewis
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Mike Friday - Head Coach of the USA 7’s. 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. LINKS Mike can be contacted on Instagram @mikefriday09, on Twitter @mikefriday09 or LinkedIn - Mike Friday. Get Buzzing - https://www.getbuzzing.co.uk/ use code BURFORD20 at checkout for a 20%discount. 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.
Ben Ward 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. LINKS http://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/team/get-tickets Use the code FIVEOFF at checkout 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.
Andy Muldoon 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. LINKS @andymuldoon on Twitter The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A Muldoon's Amazing 10-point Tour Check List 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.
Rod Turner I first met Rod Turner as a team-mate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players that I have come across 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. LINKS Contact Rod via email - rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk If you are interested in property investment, then you will find great resources in Rod’s Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/incomethroughproperty/ Rod’s Podcast - The Rodcast can be found here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast/id1479224466 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.
Vicky Fleetwood 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. LINKS @vickyfleetwood_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyfleetwood_ 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.
Martin Davey and I were teammates for many years at Old Colfeians RFC and spent three more seasons running the team as DoR/1stXV Manager. We are also former work-mates in the London Fire-Brigade. Our rugby history goes back a long way! LINKS Old Colfeians announce Tim Tunnicliff as DoR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jggtg4YnCD0 Croatia rugby kit - https://twitter.com/AlbionRFC/status/1161610123246276608 Al Knuckey kick which led to social media shaming - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va9grfq1Mik PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast page.
Matt Townsend 'Towner' and I have played a lot of rugby over the years across many different teams - Cheltenham Civil Service, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire Colts, Combined London Old Boys and of course Old Colfeians. We had a good dig through our rugby history and enjoyed reminiscing about the social side of the game. LINKS Towner kindly offered to provide some assistance and advice to anyone aspiring to a career in a 'big 4' accountancy firm. Contact me on hello@amateurrugbypodcast.com and I will pass on your details. PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast page.
Chris Tunnicliff He ain't heavy... From tackling practice in the back garden to playing together for Cheltenham RFC and Gloucestershire Schools to recently coaching minis rugby at Ellingham and Ringwood RFC, it's been a long rugby-filled ride with my only sibling. LINKS Chris has kindly managed to offer a membership discount for any new mini or junior players that want to try rugby at Ellingham and Ringwood RFC. Just email tryrugby@errfc.com to find out more details. The Coaching Matrix Chris mentioned can be found on the Hampshire RFU website. (https://www.hampshirerugby.com/media/PDFLibrary/Forms-Minutes/ERRFC%20Coach%20Skills%20Matrix%202018-19.pdf) Lastly, Chris can be contacted via @c_tunni on Twitter PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast page.
A short introductory episode to introduce myself, Tim Tunniclif - your host of The Amateur Rugby Podcast and the podcast itself.
I talk through my history of involvement in rugby and explain exactly what the podcast will and will not be.
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