My guest this week is Cumbernauld RFC fly-half – Chris Burns. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about what it’s like to play in the same team as your Dad, some of the traditions at ‘The Badgers’, how they’re helping to bring through the youth,

My guest this week is the fantastic, the formidable, Vice-President of the Scottish Rugby Union, Mr Keith Wallace of Haddington RFC. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about the fortunes of the current Scottish Men’s team, the dark arts of the front-row, the oldest ongoing

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 –