Amateur Rugby Podcast

Apr 27, 2025

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...

Apr 20, 2025

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...

Apr 13, 2025

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 -

Apr 6, 2025

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