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My guest this week is a rugby coach of many teams and England Police RUFC front-rower - Dave Pattimore.
We talked about being a front-row forward, the joy and challenges of playing for England Police, and the differences between coaching kids in the afternoon and experienced adults in the evening.
And we finished by chatting through the England Police tour of South Africa and the rich experiences that Dave had coaching in the townships.
This is a fun, interesting and sometimes deep conversation - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Mosborough RUFC - https://www.mosboroughrufc.com/
England Police RUFC - https://www.eprufc.co.uk/BUY ME A COFFEE
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My guest this week is Strathmore RFC part-time business consultant - Nicol Welsh
We talked about Nick’s playing career, the challenges around running the Scottish National Prison Service team with no training time, some brilliant stories from Vets tours, generating a player pathway from minis and juniors to the First XV and loads of incredible insight about how to become a true Community Club, not just a club in the community.
We talked about several mutually beneficial partnerships that resulted in the players eating steak and lobster post-training!
This is a great episode with a ton of usable information - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Nick Welsh on X - https://x.com/NickWelsh5
Strathmore RFC - https://strathmorerugby.co.uk/BUY ME A COFFEE
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My guest this week is Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net, Keith Lewis.
We talked about the days when we shared a pitch back in the early 2000’s when I played at Old Colfeians, how Keith got into refereeing and his early influences at Preston Grasshoppers. We then discussed how referees are assessed and coached, how positioning is vital and the differences when moving up the leagues as a referee.
Keith shared his challenges when progressing through the ranks including a shocking moment in a huge Championship game between London Welsh and Exeter.
We discussed Keith’s role at World Rugby and how laws are developed, tested and implemented. There are so many things to consider including the potential unforeseen circumstances.
Keith also shared why he started RugbyReferee.net and how it’s developed into a wonderful resource and community for referees.
This is a brilliant chat with so much quality information and great stories - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Keith Lewis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithlewisrugby/
Rugby Referee website - https://rugbyreferee.net/
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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 that it provides and some of the common myths and misconceptions around volunteer referees in the community game.
There are plenty of tips for aspiring referees and useful information for players and coaches too.
I’m hugely passionate about supporting referees, building a greater understanding of rugby law throughout the game and enjoying the nuances of the rugby law book - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Matt Groves - https://about.me/mattgroves
Whistleblowers documentary - https://rugbypass.tv/video/575308?playlistId=20560BUY ME A COFFEE
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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 tribute to some Premiership legends. This is my review of Northampton Saints vs Bath Rugby.
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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 is an incredible episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Rugby & Travel - Nick Dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Ul_jkt44Y
Cambridge Sports Development Foundation - https://cambridgerugby.co.uk/csdf/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ndance
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ndance2
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdance
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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 of 7’s.
Ellaine runs Find Rugby Now - a service to help people find rugby clubs - and Lit 7’s an invitational 7’s team. Lastly we discussed the inaugural Lit 7’s event which is happening at AFC Wimbledon on May 25th.
This is a fun and inspiring episode - I hope you enjoy.
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www.LIT7s.com
www.FINDRUGBYNOW.com
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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. There are some cracking tour stories, lessons about leadership, and Leroy shares some excellent thoughts around coaching in the amateur game.
This is a cracking episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Leroy Hughes can be contacted on email - [email protected]
Cheltenham Tigers - https://cheltenhamtigers.co.uk/
Cheltenham Saracens - https://cheltenhamsaracensrugby.com/BUY ME A COFFEE
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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 systems, and why English players don’t seem to get enough game-time.
Mike has a huge amount of experience of coaching young elite players, including his two sons Harrison and Lucas.
This is a fascinating episode - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Mike Friday on Twitter @MikeFriday09
Mike Friday - Episode #8 on The Amateur Rugby Podcast - https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/8-mike-friday/
Sporting Excellence Group - https://sportingexcellencegroup.com/
Sport Ed Ex - https://www.sportedex.com/rugby/BUY ME A COFFEE
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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 Canada, the incredible end-of-season tournaments and the challenges facing Rugby Canada from the grassroots to the National Team, before finishing talking about 99Social and how Dan is helping to promote and grow the game in North America.
This is a brilliant episode full of fun stories and deep insight into the current Canadian rugby landscape - I hope you enjoy.
LINKS
Dan Tanner on Instagram - @pintsandscrums
Rugby Canada - https://rugby.ca/en
The Axemen Rugby - https://www.axemenrugbyclub.com/BUY ME A COFFEE
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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 player recruitment and retention in lower teams and what it’s like as a teacher to play alongside one your students.
We also spoke about Foz’s son, Rycroft - who is sadly no longer with us having passed away last year after being diagnosed with the incredibly rare Shwachman-Diamond syndrome. This is a raw insight into parental bereavement. Foz shared this with the hope of helping others.
This is a truly meaningful episode - I hope you enjoy.
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Andrew Foster on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-foster-tougher-minds/Andrew Foster on Twitter - @andrewfoster101
Andrew Foster on Instagram - @andrewfoster101
Rycroft Forever - www.RycroftForever.com
Rycroft Forever on Instagram - @rycroftforever
Rycroft’s Rugby Rumble - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/rycrofts-rugby-rumble/
Stem Cell donation - https://www.anthonynolan.org/
Old Colfeians RFC - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/
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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 Joe Marler!
We discussed the trials of retiring young and losing your identity, post-rugby entrepreneurship, self-work and a new passion for helping others in transition.
This is a deep and insightful view under the skin of Pro rugby - I hope you enjoy!
LINKS
Sam Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-smith-coaching/
Sam Smith on Instagram - @thisisthechangingroom - https://www.instagram.com/thisisthechangingroom/
Blackheath RFC - https://blackheathrugby.co.uk/
Esher RFC - https://www.esherrugby.com/
Harlequins - https://www.quins.co.uk/
Worcester Warriors - https://warriors.co.uk/BUY ME A COFFEE
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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 England.
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Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
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With the middle weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The surprisingly wild encounter in Rome where Italy beat Scotland. Saturday late afternoon at Twickenham as England put and end to Ireland’s back-to-back Grand Slam hopes. And finishing up with the crazy, Wales versus France from Cardiff.
LINKS
Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/BUY ME A COFFEE
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Despite it being a rest week, I’ve still got some awesome Six Nations content for you.
Former podcast guest (and coaching partner of mine at Old Colfeians) Phil Greenaway jumped in to lend his expert analysis on what is going on with England’s attack.
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With the middle weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The surprisingly close encounter in Dublin where Ireland overpowered Wales. Saturday late afternoon at Murrayfield for Scotland versus England. And finishing up with the epic, France versus Italy from Lille.
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Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/BUY ME A COFFEE
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Despite it being a rest week, I’ve still got some awesome Six Nations content for you.
Former podcast guest (and coaching partner of mine at Old Colfeians) Phil Greenaway jumped in to lend his expert analysis on why James Lowe’s left peg is such a weapon, but we start with the 6 reasons why Wales are so goddamn hard to beat!
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With the second weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The tense affair in Edinburgh where Scotland lost to France. Saturday late-afternoon at Twickenham for England versus Wales. And finishing up with Ireland versus Italy from sunny Dublin.
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Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
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With the opening weekend of the Six Nations now complete, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about all the fixtures. The incredible opening game in the Orange Velodrome in Marseille where Ireland took on France. Saturday lunchtime in Rome for Italy against a new-look England. And finishing up with Scotland looking to end their Cardiff draught with a win against a youthful Wales.
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Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
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With the opening match of the Six Nations just hours away I spoke with Simon Elkinson about France vs Ireland. We chatted about selection, psychology, and key match-ups and hang around till the end to hear our score predictions.
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Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter
Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/BUY ME A BEER
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