Welcome to the first episode of the ‘Stories From…’ as I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run. This week there are stories from St Just RFC where I spoke to Ed Bolitho, Cornish Pirates with Sally Coram, St Ives

Enjoy this short episode from the Dorset countryside where I reveal the exciting next stage of The Amateur Rugby Podcast. And you also get to meet my dog-friend – Poppy!

Sofia Domingos is my guest this week. Sofia and I met whilst on a rugby coaching expedition in Africa! This interview was recorded in October of 2020 when Sofia welcomed me to Braga in Portugal. We chatted about our incredible time together in Africa coaching rugby to countless children. We

Mike Rawlings – is my guest this week. Mike played for Wadebridge Camels, Cornish Pirates, Launceston and Cornwall. And he’s now travelled full circle by returning to Wadebridge as a player-coach. This interview was recorded in September of 2000 and 21 when Mike welcomed me to The Camels during The

Joey Milburn – LooseHeadz Academy Team Leader is my guest this week. This interview was recorded in September of 2021 when Joey and his wife Bex were kind enough to put me up for a night during The Great Rugger Run. They also fed me, sorted my laundry and even

Phil Westren – Cornish rugby legend – is my guest this week. I met Phil at the start of The Great Rugger Run this summer. He was an absolute gent, and along with wife Sally, hosted me for two nights, and really provided the most wonderful springboard for my run. Thanks

Phil Greenaway – Head of Sport at Dulwich College – is my guest this week. Phil has an absolute wealth of rugby experience behind having played for England schoolboys, won the BUSA Cup at Twickenham and going on the play for Exeter Chiefs and then into coaching. This interview was recorded

Andy Stevens – full-time rugby coach – is my guest this week. Andy is a coach at Ellingham & Ringwood rugby club in dorset where my nephew plays his rugby. This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we talked about Andy’s school playing days, his transition into becoming a

Jonny Hylton former England 7s and Premiership player with Wasps and Worcester is my guest this week. Our careers converged from diametrically opposite directions in 2010 at Esher Rugby club where we were team-mates for a couple of joyful seasons. This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we

Piers Mitchell and I met in Africa in 2017 whilst on a rugby outreach program and I caught up with him at Richmond Rugby Club in January of 2020. We talked about our time coaching kids in Africa with The Bhubesi Pride, Piers’ self-admittedly limited playing career, some amazing stories