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,
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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 –
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
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