The Worcester Warriors Podcast: Recent Episodes
BBC Hereford & Worcester
The latest news, views and insights from the team at BBC Hereford & Worcester. With Andrew Easton and Trevor Owens.
Chief Executive Carol Hart explains why they’re no longer going to be based Sixways and sets out their ambitions for the future. Carol also tells Andrew Easton and Trevor Owens how it felt to call out the sport’s governing body in front of MPs earlier this year.
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From Sixways to Zebre, the lifelong Worcester lad talks about swapping one set of blue and gold for another. Plus he discusses his latest move to Coventry Rugby.Matt Kvesic joins Andrew Easton, Trevor Owens and Alex Grove as their special guest, reflecting on his rollercoaster professional life over the past twelve months, and where his old club goes now, following the news that Wasps won't be part of next season's Championship.Also Jo Yapp tells us why Worcester Warriors Women say they need help from the community to guarantee their survival to the start of next season.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Worcester RFC’s Steve Lloyd has his say on the Sixways saga. Plus, there’s an update from Atlas and a chat with the newly-formed supporters trust working group.Andrew Easton and Trevor Owens talk to ‘the club across the road’ and reminisce about that magnificent night twelve months ago when Worcester Warriors won the Premiership Rugby Cup.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
The newly-formed fans group, The Worcester Warriors Supporters Trust, say they don’t want Wasps buzzing around. And what a surprise, there's a brand-new deadline!Andrew Easton is joined by Trevor Owens, Sian Moore and Bob Low of the Worcester Warriors Supporters Club to tackle the latest revelations coming out of Sixways, including last week’s exclusive interview with Atlas’ James Sandford and Jim O’Toole.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
With the sale now complete, we chat exclusively to Worcester Warriors’ new owners, The Atlas Group. We ask Jim O’Toole and James Sandford, who’ve been fronting the bid, what the future now holds for the club. Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Does the May 2nd deadline actually mean anything? We’ve asked the administrators about the possibility of another extension.Plus fan Richard Edy unveils plans for a new Supporters’ Trust and Sian Moore helps preview what's set to be a record-breaking Women’s Six Nations finale weekend.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
The latest from Begbies. Worcester fan Gary Mather tells us how many fans are feeling. And former Warrior Owen Williams is our special guest, telling us his story from Sixways back to Wales.Plus Warriors Women's physio Lydia Poniatowska talks about her special delivery. And find out what big news Grovesy has to spill!Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
The team discuss and digest a set of Worcester Warriors FAQs and the Atlas Group's response to them. Andrew Easton, Trevor Owens and Sian Moore try to work out whether we've moved any closer to a resolution, and whether we'll get men's rugby back at Sixways next season.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Bonus episode! When there's no new news, here's all of the news, as told by BBC Hereford & Worcester, on the radio and on this podcast. Andrew Easton and the team are on their Easter break, and leave you with part one of the audio journey of Worcester Warriors, over the past twelve months.There's also another chance to relive that winning feeling, from the end of extra time, last May.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Why Worcester Warriors seems set for Midlands 1 as and when men's rugby returns, with guest panellist Bob Low from the supporters club.Also find out what really happened whilst Andrew Easton was in New Zealand.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Reaction as Steve Diamond departs for Edinburgh and England get thumped at Twickenham. With Trevor Owens, Sian Moore, Alex Groves and Dave Bradley.The team work their way up and down the three sides of the rugby pyramid, with the challenges each division represents, for wherever the eventual new Worcester Warriors men's side will end up.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Meet the incredible human being that is Worcester Warriors Women's front row, Stef Evans. With Andrew Easton on holiday, Trevor Owens and Sian Moore celebrate the women's game with Sixways' resident trailblazer, on International Women's Day. Stef talks about featuring in the Amazon Prime documentary "No Woman, No Try", picking up her first professional contract at the age of 31, and running her own clothing company. Plus there's Six Nations chat and a look ahead to this weekend's game against Gloucester-Hartpury.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Guest pundit Jonny Arr joins Andrew Easton and Trevor Owens to digest another week bringing even more questions than answers, including claims the local council could purchase the stadium. Plus last-minute substitutions and one-handed tries!Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
The team discuss the Atlas Group’s Q&A and work out the questions that are still unanswered. Plus interviews from Jim O’Toole and James Stanford, and reaction to the discovery of the official Sian Moore fan club!Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Sixways Rugby or Worcester Warriors? We pick over the goings-on of the past seven days. We chat about the Warriors Women, Grovesy’s crowing about Scotland and don’t mention ‘journey’ to Trev.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Will the name ‘Worcester Warriors’ remain after all? The future of rugby at Sixways takes another turn following ‘positive talks’ with Atlas, DCMS and RFU.Get in touch with Andrew Easton and the team - email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
The future of rugby in Worcester is revealed. Jim O’Toole of the Atlas Group tells us their plans about the future as Sixways Rugby in an exclusive chat.Tell us what you think of the news, email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
A week on from the sale of Sixways the team discuss what may be next. And the Warriors Women’s MD Josh Payne is our guest. Plus there’s plenty of Six Nations chat with the tournament now in full swing.
The deal is done! After months of upset and uncertainty Sixways has been sold. Hear Andrew Easton’s exclusive chat with the new owners in a special edition of the podcast. Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Their safety is secured, so what's next for the women's team? Plus the team get to grips with the proposed tackle law changes, and what's next for the men after another week of no progress.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Reaction to this week's DCMS report. Plus an exclusive interview with the Atlas group, where director James Sandford gives us more of an insight on what he wants to do at Sixways. And Jonny Arr surprises us with his coach-home singalong of choice.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
We discuss Worcester’s demise – and what’s next – with Warriors legend and special guest Jonny Arr. We’ve asked the administrator a couple of key questions – they get answered and analysed. Plus Jonny talks about his favourite coaches which includes a musical revelation about Mike Ruddock.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Back for 2023 with hopes for the new year and special guest, academy coach, Chris Morgan, who gives us the inside line on changes at Worcester Warriors and Wasps. Plus the truth about derbies and a shocking voice note revelation from Sian and Alex.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
We get an exclusive update from the administrators on where we are with the sale of Worcester Warriors. We also chat to the now award-winning Women’s DoR Jo Yapp plus how Sian’s Grinch costume went down at the Christmas party.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
We digest a busy 24 hours in the sale of Sixways with the preferred bidders’ proposal being rejected by the RFU. Plus an exclusive chat with former DoR Steve Diamond.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
This week's missed deadlines plus the coldest places our players on the pod ever played. The team also discuss their hopes that rugby life will be taken out of limbo before Christmas.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Worcester Warriors' administrator gives us her exclusive update on deadline dates. Andrew and guests are joined by special guest Julie Palmer from administrators Begbies Traynor, quizzing her about the RFU's new Fit & Proper Person test as well as other big ownership questions. Plus reaction to the Warriors Women’s heavy defeat at Exeter Chiefs, is it time for a change at the top at England and Wales and Alex Grove’s on mute again.Say hello, ask questions and tell us who you want to hear from next! Email warriors.podcast@bbc.co.uk
Andrew and the team share their thoughts on the DCMS select committee’s questioning of the bosses of the RFU and Premiership Rugby. They also reflect on the first home match for the women who were back at Sixways at the weekend.
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Andrew and guests reflect on the women's fantastic away win at Quins and discover the full extent of Warriors' debts. There's also a preview of Worcester Warriors Women's first home game of the season.
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Andrew and guests celebrate Worcester Women’s future being secured. Plus the team reflect on England Women’s performance at the Rugby World Cup and discuss the filming of a new behind-the-scenes TV documentary at Sixways.
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Andrew Easton and guests say why waiting will be key to the future of rugby at Sixways, and we celebrate the women’s success down under as they reach the World Cup Final! The team answer your questions about whether Steve Diamond can or wants to stay, and former England player turned pundit Ugo Monye makes an appearance.
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Andrew Easton and guests review the news of Atlas Worcester Warriors RFC being appointed by the administrators at Sixways. And news of beers at 1am!
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