My guest this week is Leicestershire Society referee, Matt Groves. We talked about Matt’s journey to becoming a rugby referee, the opportunities and challenges it provides, and some common myths and misconceptions about volunteer referees in the community game. There are plenty of tips for aspiring referees and useful information

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TARP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Premiership Final was a game full of drama, jeopardy and fierce competition. And it went all the way to the final whistle. Join me as I talk through all the major incidents and pay

My guest this week is a rugby-nut and world traveller – Nick Dance Dancer is now settled in Cambridge and trying to bring the game of rugby to new audiences whilst supporting the local community and rugby clubs at the same time. Could you do this with your club? This

My guest this week is former Oxford University and Wasps player Ellaine Gelman. This interview was recorded in May of 2024 and we talked about Ellaine discovering rugby whilst at college in the US, pursuing further honours and achievements at Oxford Uni and Wasps before diving headlong into the World

My guest this week is former Cheltenham Colts captain – Leroy Hughes. This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about playing for and captaining the legendary Cheltenham Colts, being able to switch between hooker and openside, and the realities of pushing for higher honours with Moseley.

My guest this week is USA 7’s Head Coach – Mike Friday. This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about the development of young, elite players in England. We talk about how the demands have changed over the years, the pros and cons of different pathway

My guest this week is former rugby player, now rugby promoter – Dan Tanner. This interview was recorded in April of 2024 and we talked about the remarkable tale of how Dan got into rugby, and what it was like to be a rugby nomad. We talked about playing in

My guest this week is Rugby Union player and Rugby League fan – Andrew Foster. This interview was recorded in March of 2024 and we talked about Foz growing up in League country, what it’s like to take a bunch of southern softies to the Challenge Cup Final, thoughts on

My guest this week is former Harelquins and Worcester winger – Sam Smith. This interview was recorded in March of 2024 and we talked about Sam’s rapid rise into the pro ranks, the perilous spiral he routinely found himself in when his form dipped, dealing with harsh criticism and living

With the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures from the final weekend. The battle for the wooden spoon in Cardiff where Wales tackled Italy. Saturday late afternoon in Dublin as Ireland took on Scotland. And grand finale in Lyon as France took on