Talking Rugby Union: Recent Episodes
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It has been a while, but the Talking Rugby Union Podcast is back as we reflect on the Gallagher Premiership final and look ahead to a busy summer for England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were over Zoom to share their thoughts + we hear from Wales head coach Wayne Pivac ahead of their tour to South Africa.
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The National Leagues are back this weekend and as ever, TRU is bringing you the best coverage.
Chris Heal and Joe Harvey were joined by National League Chairman John Inverdale to preview the season + they caught up with Leeds Tykes Director of Rugby Phil Davies, Fylde joint head coach Chris Briers and Rochford Hundred boss Danny Cleare.
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Roger Woodall, CEO of Bournemouth 7s, is back on the podcast and talks Chris Heal through the return of the 'Sporting Glastonbury' after a 27 month absence for the festival.
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Ahead of the second Test between the British and Irish Lions and the Springboks in Cape Town on Saturday, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discussed all things Lions.
With both team's squads, off-field shenanigans and more up for conversation, you can also visit our website for the latest Lions news.
Recent Lions articles -https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lions-ride-early-storm-to-beat-the-springboks-17-22-in-cape-town/31168.htm
https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-we-are-just-getting-stronger-and-stronger-gatland-s-views-following-lions-victory/31169.htm
https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/-they-are-going-to-be-desperate-warren-gatland-and-chris-harris-ahead-of-the-second-test/31185.htm
https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/coolness-personified-jack-conan-seizing-his-lions-opportunity/31187.htm
https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/lee-mears-column-being-1-0-up-is-huge-but-as-we-saw-in-2009-the-brutality-will-go-up-another-level/31192.htm
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Ahead of the Women's Six Nations starting this weekend, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and TRU Contributor, Elizabeth Cartwright, discussed the tournament.
Also featuring exclusive conversations with Red Red Roses Head Coach, Simon Middleton, and star wing, Jess Breach, listen to this celebration of the tournament on TRU now.
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As the Six Nations draws to a close, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back with a TRU Podcast where they discuss the Six Nations, British & Irish Lions and the start of the Championship season.
Of course, it is not just the pair as they are joined by TRU columnist and Ampthill lock Charlie Beckett, as well as TRU contributor, Callum Wood, to talk some rugby union.
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Talking Rugby Union are joined by the RFU's Head of Professional Game Match Officials Tony Spreadbury to discuss the flurry of red cards we witnessed in Round 10 of the Gallagher Premiership and the way officiating is evolving.
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Another Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union and the guys were joined by Tom Stephenson as the former Northampton Saint discussed his battles with mental health after injuries ended his promising career in the game.
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The Looseheadz x TRU podcasts continue as we are joined by Jamie Cudmore to discuss concussion in rugby as well as his journey in the game.
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Chris Heal is joined by the founder of the Bournemouth 7s festival Roger Woodall to chat about the last 12 months for the events industry and what the 'Sporting Glastonbury' has in store for 2021.
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On the latest episode of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chatted to Nolli Waterman about her career in the media, her battles with injury as well as looking back at her World Cup win in 2014.
We were also joined by Susie Weaver from 'So Happy in Town' to discuss breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health.
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With the 2021 Guinness Six Nations upon us, the TRU Podcast is back!
Joe Harvey hosts the pod and is as ever joined by TRU Editor Chris Heal and very special guest, Charlie Beckett.
They discuss Charlie's latest column for TRU, his new podcast, Brew With Beckett, and take a look at each team ahead of the Six Nations starting on Saturday afternoon.
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TRU and Looseheadz are joined by leading Gallagher Premiership referee Craig Maxwell-Keys to talk about inclusivity in rugby and the Rainbow Laces campaign as well as life as an official.
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Chris Heal hosts the Looseheadz team and special guest Lima Sopoaga in our latest podcast. The Wasps star talks about his mental health and the journey he has been on + we focus on all things Premiership and international rugby.
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by Scotland international Jamie Bhatti to kick off the New Year.
The Bath prop discusses his recent interview on RugbyPass, his time with Glasgow and Edinburgh, playing for Scotland and going on tour!
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Topsy Ojo to look back on his playing career + the London Irish legend discusses his work in the media as well as the importance of life after rugby.
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In the latest edition of the Looseheadz x TRU Podcast, we chat to Dragons forward Greg Bateman.
Greg discusses mental health awareness and why his craft beer company is helping to tackle stigma + the former Leicester Tiger talks about player welfare, his time at Welford Road and he also selects his Mars XV....
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Part two of our Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union with Benjamin Kayser sees the ex-French forward discusses the current crop of Les Bleus stars + he also selects his Mars XV....
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Chris and the Looseheadz foundation are joined by Benjamin Kayser for this special two-part podcast. In part one, the former French international discusses mental health awareness and reflects on the sad passing of rugby legend Christophe Dominici + Benjamin also looks back on his playing career...
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by broadcasting royalty this week as they chatted to John Inverdale about his affiliation with rugby, the importance of mental health and his career in the media.
There is also a twist to his Mars XV....
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For our latest podcast, Chris Heal and Looseheadz are accompanied by Italian international and Benetton scrum-half Callum Braley to discuss mental health awareness, the importance of family and playing rugby on the world stage.
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Harlequins legend and former England captain Chris Robshaw to talk about his career before he makes the move to America and the MLR.Robshaw looks back on his playing days both domestically and internationally, plus, he also expresses his disappointment following the cancellation of England's recent fixture with the Barbarians.
The 34-year-old also reflects on the 2015 World Cup and opens up about the mental challenges he faced following the tournament.
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Chris Heal speaks to several people involved in community rugby as the situation around the lower levels of the game continues to be discussed.
Featured on the podcast are Blackheath head coach James Shanahan, Fylde head coach Warren Spragg and Hinckley head coach Chris Campbell who talk through the potential cup competition for National League clubs.
George Foster from The Rugby School as well as Sale Sharks' Sam James joins us to talk about grassroots rugby + Matt Price from the Community Group chats to us about the work which their organisation are currently involved with.
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Community Group: https://www.community-group.co.uk/
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Following the conclusion of the Premiership season last weekend, TRU's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Gloucester's Charlie Beckett.
With a blockbuster weekend of Six Nations action kicking off the Autumn internationals this weekend see what they had to say about the games.
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Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
Charlie Beckett - https://twitter.com/Charlie_Beckett
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Chris and the Looseheadz team are joined by England international and Gloucester-Hartpury scrum-half Natasha Hunt to discuss the women's game, mental health awareness and World Cup success + Mo selects her Mars XV.
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After the league season has concluded, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss all of the recent news in English rugby.
They start with Sale Sharks' positive Covid-19 tests, before looking forward to the Premiership Semi's and finishing with the England squad announcement on Monday.
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Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz trio are joined by Gloucester's Charlie Beckett and Tom Hudson to chat about their respective careers, the importance of talking about mental health, women's rugby + the lads pick an exceptional Mars XV...
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz gang are joined by Karl Dickson to discuss his playing and refereeing career, nights out with Wayne Barnes, new laws and much more...
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It has been a while since Joe and Chris gave a report on events in the Premiership.
After wall to wall action in the English top flight, TRU talk about how the table is shaping up, the new matchday experience and look to this weekends European action.
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Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Callum Sheedy to kick off series two of the podcast.
The Bristol fly-half discusses Semi Radradra, Pat Lam & his culture, player welfare, bins & stag do's and much more...!
*Recorded before Bristol played Wasps on September 13th.
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Professional rugby returns this weekend and we have got quite the preview for you.
Included, we have an exclusive interview with Harlequins prop Simon Kerrod and we preview Bristol's visit from Saracens with snippets from Pat Lam, Mark McCall, Luke Morahan and Elliot Daly.
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal also preview each of the games taking place this weekend.
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At just 22, Levi Davis has carved out quite the name for himself. Having been a part of the Celebrity X Factor last Autumn, Levi is currently on Celebs Go Virtual Dating on E4. (Image by Patrick Khachfe | Onside Images)
Talking to TRU about being on reality TV and his passion for continuing his professional rugby career, you can follow Levi below.
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Chris Heal is exclusively joined by former Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths who is the man leading the proposals for a new-look Championship.
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Scotland international Hamish Watson to discuss the importance of talking, his journey in the game, representing his country, Lions ambitions and much more...
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In our latest 'NCA Chats', Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were lucky enough to be joined by the Chairman of World Rugby, Bill Beaumont as they discussed the importance of the National Leagues in the game.
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Saracens and Namibia legend Jacques Burger to reflect on his injures, his time in the Premiership + he discusses the future for his rugby nation and selects his Mars XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
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Looseheadz
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In Part Two of another extended Looseheadz x TRU podcast, DTH van der Merwe reflects on his international career and talks about the next steps Canada need to take if they are make progress on the world stage...
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Looseheadz
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz gang are joined by DTH van der Merwe to discuss his bond with the foundation and his club career, including the winger's success with Glasgow and his recent departure from the Warriors....
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
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Looseheadz
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In the latest edition of NCA Chats, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal have a very special guest.
Bill Sweeney has been CEO of the RFU for just over a year now and has strong ties to the community game. Having played for Rosslyn Park among others, NCA learns about Sweeney's vision for the future and why he loves the community game.
Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal
Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
NCA Rugby:
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz lads are joined by Saracens' Alex Lewington to discuss the winger's journey to the Premiership and European champions, playing football for Notts County, Sarries' relegation and much more...
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal is joined by Rugby Correspondent for the Times Alex Lowe, who had the unenviable task of dissecting the issues surrounding the domestic and international game.
You can keep up-to-date with all the ongoings across the sport by following Alex on Twitter at: @AlexMLowe.
Talking Rugby Union: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
NB: This was recorded before yesterday's announcement regarding World Rugby's vote on this autumn, which has now been moved from this week to the middle of July.
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Wales legend Adam Jones for our latest podcast. In Part Two, he talks us through his British and Irish Lions tour, plays our version of Mastermind and gives us his Mars XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Wales legend Adam Jones for our latest podcast. In Part One, he talks us through his journey for both club and country....
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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In the latest edition of the Looseheadz x TRU podcast, we continue our chat with Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam where he discusses his early coaching days, his club and international playing career + he selects his Mars XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
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Looseheadz
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam for another two part special.
The first part of the show focuses on Pat joining Bristol, his vision for the club and much more...
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft speak to newly appointed NCA Chairman John Inverdale about his passion for the National Leagues and his vision for the divisions as he takes over the reins from Norman Robertson.
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Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off this weekend and Chris Heal & the Looseheadz team were joined by England's Joe Marchant to discuss life as a Blues player, his international ambitions + the Quins flyer selects his Mars XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
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Looseheadz
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Rugby is back! This weekend will see Super Rugby Aotearoa start between the New Zealand Super Rugby franchise's. Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft discuss the return of the competition.
With some special appearances from Joe Marchant, Roger Randle, Dane Coles and Ollie Ritchie, you can learn more about the new competition.
Joe Marchant - https://twitter.com/JoeMarchant96
Roger Randle - https://twitter.com/roger_randle
Dane Coles - https://www.instagram.com/dane__coles/
Max Ashcroft - https://twitter.com/max_ashcroft
Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal
Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team welcome back Brad Shields to the podcast, but they are also joined by Hurricanes and New Zealand star Dane Coles to look back on his career and look ahead to Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Remotely recorded, it's Part Two of our special podcast with Ugo Monye as the former British and Irish Lion rewinds to 2009 to reflect on that tour to South Africa + he talks us through his work for BT Sport and selects his Mars XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
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Looseheadz
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Chris Heal and Looseheadz speaks to ambassador Ugo Monye to talk about his work with the foundation as well as his early rugby career and his successful career at Harlequins.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
In our latest TRU Talks, Chris Heal catches up with Bristol Bears' Tom Lindsay in a week where he has announced he will retire from the professional game at the end of the season.
The former Wasps, Saracens and Gloucester man also opens up about the mental health problems he has battled with throughout his career as well as his aims to continue coaching when he hangs up the boots.
Talking Rugby Union: https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/?hl=en
Tom Lindsay: @TomLindsay2 on Twitter
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined on the Talking Rugby Union Podcast by rugby union correspondent's Rob Kitson (the Guardian) and Brendan Fanning (Ireland Sunday Independent).
Talking about all the issues that rugby faces as a result of Covid-19, each offers their insight to the future of the game and how things will unfold in the coming months.
Rob Kitson - https://twitter.com/robkitson
Brendan Fanning - https://twitter.com/BrendanFanning
Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal
Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined on the Talking Rugby Union Podcast by best-selling author Ben Mercer and Future Trainee Solicitor, Ben Cisneros.
Talking about all the issues that rugby faces as a result of Covid-19, each offers their insight to the future of the game and how things will unfold in the coming months.
Ben Mercer - https://twitter.com/wherebenmercer2
Ben Cisneros - https://twitter.com/rugbyandthelaw
Chris Heal - https://twitter.com/c_heal
Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team were joined remotely by John Barclay to talk about mental health awareness, his club career, his international journey and much more.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys are joined by World Cup winner Elton Jantjies to talk about mental health in rugby, his journey in South Africa and lifting the Webb Ellis Trophy with the Springboks.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Our recent collaboration with Looseheadz allowed us to record a podcast with none other than France defence coach Shaun Edwards. The former Wales man discusses his work with the foundation + his career with Wigan, Wasps and of course his time with Warren Gatland.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz guys introduce Part 2 of our special podcast with Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies as the ex-Welsh fly-half talks through his return to union, his career in the media and his all-time XV to take to Mars.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
On the latest podcast with Looseheadz, the guys are joined by special guest Jonathan Davies OBE as the former Wales international discusses his charity and his career in both union and league.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
The Looseheadz lads are joined by Sale Sharks' Sam James and Denny Solomona to talk through their involvement with the foundation and their respective journeys in the game. Also contains ballet and hot chocolate...
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
In this episode of the NCA Rugby Pod, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft talk about Hinckley's recent move to National 2 South.
Talking to Hinckley Head Coach, Chris Campbell, Leicester Lions Head Coach, Gareth Collins and former Birmingham and Solihull Head Coach, Pete Glackin, they hear about what this move is like for clubs.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCARugby/
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Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by Kathryn Craine and Nikki Cowell of Sale 1861 to discuss the foundation + the girls also talk about the exciting times ahead for women's rugby in the North-West.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
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Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Chris Heal and the Looseheadz team are joined by current Red Rose Amber Reed to talk through her involvement with the foundation, winning the World Cup in 2014 + the Bristol Bear selects her XV to take to Mars.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
Join Joe Harvey as he talks all things sevens with former USA captain Dallen Stanford and current USA 7s coach Mike Friday!
Mike Friday - https://twitter.com/MikeFriday09
Dallen Stanford - https://twitter.com/TheRugbyCorner
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
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With the NFL draft the biggest sporting event taking place since COVID-19 took over, Max Ashcroft and Joe Harvey have used this as an opportunity to talk about one of their favourite sports!
Max Ashcroft - https://twitter.com/max_ashcroft
Joe Harvey - https://twitter.com/joeharvey34
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
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The guys are joined by Wasps and England's Brad Shields to discuss his involvement with Looseheadz plus, we look back at his career in New Zealand before he moved to the UK and the forward also gives us his all-time XV.
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz
Website - https://looseheadz.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/LooseHeadz
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LooseHeadz/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/looseheadz/
With a feature interview with former USA captain Blaine Scully, Joe Harvey discusses latest developments across the pond and the end of the wing's career.
Exploring USA Rugby's recent filing for bankruptcy further by offering background info on what it entails, he also talks with Head Coach of USA 7s, Mike Friday, and former Eagles 7s captain, Dallen Stanford.
Photo: Mike Lee/KLC Fotos
Blaine Scully - https://twitter.com/BlaineScully1
Mike Friday - https://twitter.com/MikeFriday09
Dallen Stanford - https://twitter.com/TheRugbyCorner
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
In the latest edition of the Looseheadz Podcast in association with Talking Rugby Union, the lads were joined by Leicester Tigers' Guy Thompson to discuss the foundation, his career, why he is leaving Welford Road + he picks his all time XV to go to Mars.
In locations across the United Kingdom, Joe Harvey got Talking Rugby Union columnist, Ethan Waller, as well as Ethan's brother, Alex, on a Skype call to talk things pizza and to pick out their all-time XVs.
Slice Slice Baby UK:
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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SliceSliceBabyUK/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/SliceSliceUK
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sliceslicebabyuk/
Talking Rugby Union:
Website - https://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
The third episode of the Looseheadz x Talking Rugby Union podcast sees Chris, Rob, Mark and Dave joined by Wasps' Tom Cruse. He chats about his involvement with the foundation, his route to the top of the game + he reveals his all-time XV.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
After finding out who has been promoted and relegated last Friday, the NCA Rugby team hopped on a Skype call to talk new faces and parting friends.
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In self-isolation, Joe Harvey and Charlie Beckett got onto a Skype call to learn Charlie Beckett's all-time XV.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Looseheadz & Talking Rugby Union speak to Scotland international and Newcastle Falcon, John Hardie about his involvement with the foundation, his rugby journey, that World Cup quarter-final against Australia + the back-row gives us his all-time XV.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Max Ashcroft, Chris Heal and Joe Harvey jumped on a Skype call to talk about the early days of TRU with one of our first journalists.
Austin Halewood was with TRU after finishing his degree at Loughborough University and is now with the BBC, working as a news and sports reporter, as well as a radio producer.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Talking Rugby Union is pleased to be teaming up with Looseheadz, a foundation which uses rugby as a platform to help raise awareness for mental health.Chris Heal hosted the opening podcast and he chatted to Looseheadz co-founders Mark Shotton, Rob Shotton and Dave Nicoll to find out more about the organisation.
This is hopefully the first of many podcasts with Looseheadz and we are hoping to get some special rugby guests involved over the coming weeks and months.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
With some extra time on their hands, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal have put together their all-time 15s for you to judge.
In what should be the first of many such podcasts, take a listen and feedback on what you thought in the comments below.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
With games of all levels called off around the country, the NCA Rugby Pod caught up with clubs around the league .
Speaking to Rosslyn Park's Kieran Power, Caldy's Gareth Davies', Taunton's Tony Yapp and Barnes chairman Michael Whitfield, we got views on the coronavirus and the rest of this season.
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Join Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft as they preview this years' Six Nations tournament.
This weekend will see Italy play Wales in Cardiff, Ireland host Scotland and England visit France for 'Le Crunch'.
Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal at Henley Hawks the weekend after the club went top of National 2 South.
In the latest episode of the NCA Rugby Podcast, Joe and Chris have got to Bury in order to visit Sedgley Park Tigers.
In what may be the start of a new series, Joe Harvey and Max Ashcroft sit down to talk playing academy rugby and life after pro rugby.
Prem Rugby, Champions Cup and the World Series. We talk about it all on this podcast that includes the return of Max Ashcroft to the pod on a more regular basis.
After the people's vote, Joe and Chris have gone to St. Albans to learn more about National Two South's Old Albanian.
Our duo chatted to Director of Rugby James Osborn, Academy manager Eddie Panting, Head coach James Buckland and captain Jamie Townsend.
They also discuss all the latest news from across the National Leagues.
Reflecting on England's RWC Final loss and how the win was extremely positive for South Africa, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal also look to club rugby to discuss Saracen's fine and look ahead to this weekend's action.
Joe Harvey & Chris Heal are joined by living legends Joel Stransky and George Chuter to discuss all things England and South Africa, whilst current players Jacob Ford and Rob Webber also feature to discuss their connections to Saturday's final.
Take a listen to Talking Rugby Union's latest preview of the upcoming weekend of World Cup action. Joined by Max Ashcroft for the first time this season, they preview England vs New Zealand and Wales' game against South Africa.
In the second part of this NCA Rugby Pod, Joe and Chris talk to Bishop Stortford captain Sam Winter, as well as all things National 2 to round off their time in Bishop Stortford.
Part one of this NCA Rugby Podcast see's Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss all things National 1 and Movember.
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss the biggest talking point of the Rugby World Cup so far, the weather. Yes, in true British fashion, we discuss how the typhoon could effect Pool A and recapping the games that have happened since the last pod.
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Whilst watching the South Africa vs Italy game, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal discuss the happenings in Japan since our last podcast a week ago. Discussing Wales' win over Australia and Japan's historic win over Ireland, TRU also preview the upcoming games over the next week.
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In a continuation from our last podcast, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal look ath this weekend's action and talk about each game that interests them, particularly looking at Pool D, which is very open right now.
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On this episode of the Talking Rugby Union Podcast, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal talk about England's convincing victory over the USA, as well as some fixtures that took place earlier this week.
Due to file size, this podcast has been split into two half's with a preview of this weekend's action still to come.
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Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal as they offer their thoughts to the opening weekends action across Japan.
Focusing on England's win over Japan and refereeing decisions that have been called into disrepute, you will hear something about each game that has been played.
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Join Joe Harvey and Chris Heal once more as they preview Pools C and D for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in Japan.
With quotes from Ben Mercer, Mark Wilson, Josh Beaumont, Taqele Naiyaravoro, Shane Williams and Graham Rowntree this podcast has even more star power than the first.
Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalkRugbyUnion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingrugbyunion/
Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are back and this time they will be previewing Pool A & B for the Rugby World Cup that start's this Friday. They are joined by Max Ashcroft's Dad, Mark.
With quotes from the likes of Johan Ackermann, Seb Negri and Charlie Beckett, this podcast is a great way to begin your RWC journey.
Website: http://www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk/
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Mental health is a growing talking point across sport and in particular, in rugby. Following the Guardian's recent interview with Kearnan Myall, TRU wanted to explore how foundations and charities are helping to raise awareness of mental health in the game.
Chris Heal speaks to Mark Shotton, a co-founder of the charity Looseheadz, to discuss their excellent work.
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Joe Harvey and Chris Heal were at the Ricoh Arena earlier this week to talk to Wasps players Josh Bassett and Tom Cruse about their very own podcast, Any Sting Goes, as well as all things Wasps.
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On our latest NCA Rugby Podcast Joe Harvey & Chris Heal headed down to Lightfoot Green to talk to Preston Grasshoppers Head Coach Paul Arnold, PJ Millea, Matt Lamprey and special guest, Tim Haley.
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey & Chris Heal as they visit Sale Sharks at their Carrington training ground. They are joined by TRU columnists Josh Beaumont and Simon Hammersley, Luke and Sam James, Marland Yarde and the recently retired Johnny Leota.
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey and Chris Heal as they react to England's Rugby World Cup announcement.
Also live on Periscope, Joe and Chris brought their reactions live to TRUs followers less than half an hour after the squad was announced.
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey & Chris Heal at Bisham Abbey national Sports Centre as they talk to Rus Tuima, Ollie Fox, Ollie Sleightholme, Richard Capstick and Head Coach Steve Bates.
Looking towards England U20s Junior World Champhionships in Argentina next summer, TRU gets to meet some of the sports up and coming names and see how this summer could pan out.
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Red Rose, Sarah Beckett, and Jersey Reds forward, Charlie Beckett.
Talking about their careers, family and much more, this is part two of the podcast!
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Red Rose, Sarah Beckett, and Jersey Reds forward, Charlie Beckett.
Talking about their careers, family and much more, this is part one of the podcast!
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On our latest NCA Rugby Podcast, Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft talk about the final round of regular season fixtures and look ahead to this weekend's play-off clash between Canterbury and Chester.
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey and Max Ashcroft as they dissect the latest rugby union headlines.
Looking back to last weekends Premiership action, the duo don't seem too happy about how the last round of Gallagher Premiership fixtures played out and then they look ahead to this weekend.
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On our latest NCA Rugby Podcast, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are joined by Cambridge DoR, Richie Williams and discuss promotion and relegation ahead of the last round of fixtures on the 27th of April.
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Max Ashcroft, Joe Harvey and Chris Heal make the journey to Twickenham to see the best that BUCS have to offer. With Exeter going for their second women's title in a row against Durham, in the men's competition Hartpury will be trying to to win their third BUCS Super Rugby title in a row.
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Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft discuss all things BUCS Rugby Union finals.
Hartpury v Leeds Beckett (Men's)
Durham v Exeter (Women's)
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Talking Rugby Union's Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft dissect the latest rugby union headlines.
Sale Shark's Josh Beaumont joins the Talking Rugby Union gang to talk about his visit to Newcastle this weekend and much, much more.
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Joe Harvey and Chris Heal are at Fylde RUFC. They discuss all the upcoming NCA games, along with a focus on Fylde's promotion hopes with Warren Spragg, Tom Carleton and Greg Smith
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Join Talking Rugby Unions Joe Harvey, Chris Heal and Max Ashcroft as they dissect the latest rugby union headlines.
In this bonus podcast Joe, Max and Chris discuss yesterday's BUCS Super Rugby action, focusing on Leeds Beckett's win over Cardiff Met.
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Chris Heal chats to Old Albanian Head Coach James Shanahan following the announcement that he will be joining fellow National One side Blackheath at the end of the season + plus he talks all things OAs and what they can achieve in the reminder of this term. Photo Credit: Old Albanian RFC
We catch up with Harlequin captain and England scum half Danny Care ahead of England's game against Argentina in the Autumn internationals
In the latest TRU podcast, we discuss the Autumn Internationals with ex-England player Leon Lloyd and former South Africa back Thinus Delport. Along with this we take a look at the National Leagues and speak to Wasps' Guy Thompson about his route to the Ricoh Arena.
In our first Talking Rugby Union National League podcast, Chris Heal takes a look at the opening five rounds of the season in National One as well as National Two North & South with guests James Shanahan (Old Albanian Player/Coach) Jonny Edwards (Sale FC) and Matt Williams (Chinnor Director of Rugby). We also discuss the new proposals the RFU have put forward regarding wages caps in the National Leagues.
We caught up with Ugo Monye ahead of the final weekend of 6 Nations fixtures. He shares his thoughts on the competition so far and England's chances of a Grand Slam.
We catch up with Namibia's #RWC2015 captain Jacques Burger to talk all things RWC after his announcement to retire from the international stage.
Oli Evans talks to us about his sporting journey from a prematurely-ended tennis career to a fresh start with rugby at Bath University, Bath Rugby, Wasps and now his time at Jersey. #rugby
Talking Rugby union caught up with Craig Chalmers (1990 Grand Slam winning, Scotland fly-half) ahead of this weekends Six Nations. Talking all this Scotland, this 2015 Six Nations campaign and the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
Talking Rugby Union journalist Kitcho Evangelidis caught up with Aussie Rugby Union superstars Bernard Foley and Michael Hooper ahead of their Autumn International game at Twickenham against England.
London Irish Captain George Skivington talks to TRU about the Aviva Premieriship 2014/15, following a tough campaign last season.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood speaks to Leicester and England flanker Tom Croft about his return from injury and his ambitions for both club and country this season.
Talking Rugby Union caught up with David Flatman and talked about the upcoming Aviva Premiership. Along with his thoughts on Sam Burgess crossing codes to join his old club, Bath.
Talking Rugby Union catch up with the Welsh Rugby Union superstar George North to discuss his rugby career and his time at Northampton Saints.
Ahead of the first round of the Aviva Premiership, competition new-boys, London Welsh, hold their pre-season press conference. Hear from Head Coach Justin Burnell and Club Captains Tom May and Matt Corker about their hopes and ambitions for the season.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to GB Students Sevens Team Manager Phil Llwellyn after the side returned home from winning the World Student Sevens tournament in Brazil.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Doncaster Knight's newest sigining Alex Shaw on his move from Nottingham, his experiences in the RFU Championship so far and his ambitions for his future at the club.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to hooker Ted Stagg about his recent signing with Plymouth Albion, his already impressive career in the RFU Championship and his own personal sporting highlight in the latest article in TRU's 'Emerging Talent' series.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Oliver Evans about his remarkable journey from a young tennis hopeful to a professional rugby player with London Wasps.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to young Bath hooker Tom Dunn about incredible rise through the Bath ranks from a part-time university undergraduate to a full-time proffesional who wore the number 2 shirt in the club's Amlin Challenge Cup final against Northampton.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to 2003 World Cup winner Phil Vickery about the state of the current England team, this year's changes in scrum laws, how England may have too many options doing more harm than good and his memories from that fateful night in 2003.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to RGC Team Manager William Morecambe after his side were runners-up in the Skofic 7s elite tournament at Tarleton RUFC.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Sandbach sevens Captain Will Cargill after winning the Skofic 7s elite tournament at Tarleton RUFC.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Tom Heathcote about the young fly-half's move to Edinburgh after enduring a difficult season behind George Ford at Bath. A superb talent - Tom talks about the prospect of next season in the Pro 12 with Edinburgh and the challenge of facing Argentina and South Africa on this summer's tour with Scotland.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to former Millfield rugby Captain Callum Sheedy about his recent contract signing with Bristol, his sevens season and all things rugby.
Talking Rugby Union's Max Skofic chats to Bath and England's George Ford about all things rugby, his award nominations, Bath's exit from the Premiership and England's looming tour of New Zealand.
Talking Rugby Union's Max Skofic chats to Saracen's Billy Vunipola about the Heineken Cup final against Toulon, Premiership final against Northampton, England in new Zealand and his future in the game, all before he was named the Premiership 'Discovery' of the year last week.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Worcester Warriors Captain and former Welsh international Jonathan Thomas, about Worcester's difficult season, their plans for the Championship next year and his own thoughts on the difference between Premiership rugby and that of the Pro12.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Worcester Warriors fly-half Ryan Lamb about the club's disappointment at being relegated from the Aviva Premiership, their plans for the future and his own time at the club.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to one of the Premiership's stars of the season - Worcester's Chris Pennell - about his side's eventual relegation to the Championship and finds out a definite answer on where he will play his rugby next season.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Millfield rugby ace Tom Whiteley about is recent signing for Premiership leaders and Heineken Cup finalists Saracens, his successful school rugby days and his plans for the future at the Premiership club.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Sedgley Tigers hooker Jonny Matthews about his incredible season this year in National 2 North, his title as one of the top try-scorers in the league and his move to Championship club Rotherham Titans next season.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to England rugby legend and World Cup winning scrum-half, Kyran Bracken about all things rugby, what it will take for England to win the 2015 World Cup and the modern-day number 9.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Birmingham & Solihull fullback Oscar Heath about his current season in National 2 North and rugby ambitions for the future, in our latest article in the 'emerging talent' series.
In the second instalment of TRU's 'a tale of two brothers' Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Leeds Carnegie and England U20s hooker Jack Walker about his speedy rise through the ranks of age-group rugby; competing with adults in the front row and playing alongside his brother Chris for Leeds.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Leed's Flanker and former England U20s Captain Chris Walker about his current season, future ambitions and experiences playing for Leeds with his younger brother Jack.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to Saracens and England wing David Strettle about a new sevens tournament he is fronting in the summer - Sevens and the City. Stret also talks about the current Premiership season, the Heineken Cup and his own rugby beginnings.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to former England internationals and Sale Sharks Mark Cueto and the recently retired Hendre Fourie, about the launch of the new MBNA Number Cruncherz programme and all things rugby.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood speaks to Nottingham Rugby's Tom Calladine in the latest of TRU's 'Emerging Talent' series. The flanker discusses life in the Championship, his experiences playing rugby in New Zealand and his ambitions for the future.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to England and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs. The young half-back talks about England's preparations for the Six Nations, Leicester's Premiership season and his own rugby memories.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood chats to England and Leicester Tigers scrum-half Ben Youngs. The young half-back talks about England's preparations for the Six Nations, Leicester's Premiership season and his own rugby memories.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood spoke to Manchester Met University's head coach Rob Jones about his side and the lower leagues of Uni Rugby, before the second half of the BUCS rugby competition re-commences after the Christmas break.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood spoke to Bath University's head coach Aaron James before the second half of the BUCS rugby competition re-commences after the Christmas break.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood spoke to Durham University's head coach Alex Keay before the second half of the BUCS rugby competition re-commences after the Christmas break.
Talking Rugby Union's Austin Halewood spoke to Durham University's head coach Alex Keay before the second half of the BUCS rugby competition re-commences after the Christmas break.
The Talking Rugby Union team discuss last weekend's Premiership draw between Leicester and Bath at Welford Road.