Apr 14, 2024
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...
Apr 7, 2024
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...
Mar 31, 2024
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...
Mar 24, 2024
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...
Mar 18, 2024
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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