With the Six Nations on the horizon, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the squad selections for each nation. How are the teams shaping up, are there many changes and are they likely to change playing styles? The full videos are available on YouTube. LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter –

My guest this week is self-confessed, rugby-hating Kiwi…. Luke Hoben. This interview was recorded in January of 2024 and we talked about what it was like growing up ambivalent to rugby in New Zealand, going to New Zealand’s top rugby school, reflections on watching a single All Blacks test and

My guest this week is Forgeside RFC Chairman, Geraint Reynolds. This interview was recorded in January of 2024 and we talked about Geraint’s playing days in the front-row, what it was like to tour South Africa and the challenges of having to retire at a young age. We then discussed

My guest this week is my former Esher RFC teammate, Jamie Gibbs. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about his time at Hartpury and how it shaped his club career, a fantastic and fun time at Esher RFC where he grew as a player within

My guest this week is Dragons pathway coach Huw Jones. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about running challenges and the psychology of distance running. I asked Huw about what it was like growing up in a Welsh rugby family and how playing was therefore

Experience the highs and lows of this year’s Great Rugger Run as I ran a million metres for MND from the West of Wales to the West Country. LINKS The Great Rugger Run website The Great Rugger Run on Twitter @RuggerRun The Great Rugger Run on Instagram @thegreatruggerrun The Great

My guest this week is elite S&C coach – Chris Tombs. This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about Chris’ rugby beginnings in South Africa, how and why he got into Strength & Conditioning. We delved into the history of S&C within rugby and Chris’ reflections

My guest this week is former Stags RFC DoR and now Level 12 player with Woking RFC – Chris Swann. This interview was recorded in October of 2023 and we talked about the current rugby landscape and how to analyse club structures, how to find alignment and identity within a

My guest this week is former Ospreys centre and Social Media superstar – Ben John This interview was recorded in September of 2023 and we talked about Ben’s recent journey to the World Cup in a campervan, starting out at Loughor RFC, playing in the Junior Rugby World Cup in

With the Rugby World Cup now over, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the Third/Fourth Playoff between England and Argentina and the Final which saw South Africa take on New Zealand. What do you think? What impressed you this weekend? #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter – @OnsideRecruiter