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

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 Kilmarnock rugby club where Rugby Development Officer, Stephen Main tells me all about the club

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 Clydebank where Alisdair Smart shows me around their incredible new clubhouse. Then we travel to

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 Oban Lorne RFC where I speak with my old Bhubesi Pride mate – Lewis McFarlane