Amateur Rugby Podcast
This weekly show will explore the world of amateur rugby union - the people, clubs and stories that make it the lifeblood of the game we love.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 108
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
CLASSIC - Tackling Christian Cullen - David Slemen - #10
'Slem' was my captain and fly-half when I played at Esher, so it’s highly appropriate that he should feature in episode 10 of the podcast.
This interview was recorded in August 2019 and we chatted ab…
#185 - Colin Dalgarno - We raised £2.6 million
My guest this week is Strathaven RFC President - Colin Dalgarno
We talked about:
- Raising £2.6 million
- Being awarded the British Empire Medal
- Incredible facilities development
- And how he broke his ba…
#184 - Jamie Simpson - Celebrate the small successes
My guest this week is Dalkeith RFC President - Jamie Simpson
We talked about:
- Winning the National Community Club of the Year award and all that entailed.
- Dalkeith’s 125 Year anniversary and tour.
- T…
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#183 - Match Report | 3rd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]
The series is over, another 4 years to wait till we can join together and do it all over again. This one ended with the Wallabies roaring back to avoid a whitewash - and didn’t they deserve it!
Elko …
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#182 - Match Report | 2nd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]
That was an incredible Test Match in the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. So much incident, so many great bits of play and so much for myself and Elko to dig into!
#Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #…
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#181 - Match Report [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test, 2025]
We discuss all the big incidents, refereeing decisions, momentum shifts and how the result of this game might affect the series going forwards.
This is our Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test…
#180 - Richard French - I didn’t realise how much I needed to be with a group of like-minded people
My guest this week is my former Bhubesi Pride teammate - Richard French.
We talked about:
- Coaching rugby to kids in Africa
- Playing rugby in the British Army
- Experiences of the Army/Navy game
- Various…
CLASSIC - He was bullying us with his skills! - Sammy Boulton - #9
I’ve known Sammy for many years and we’ve been opponents and team-mates. We have some common interests, two of which are stats and sports. This was exemplified when Sammy thrust the book ‘Moneyball’ …
CLASSIC - We weren’t allowed to kick it - Ben Ward - #7
Ben is the Director of Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders and has been involved with the club since their days in London Div 2. He was fly-half and Head Coach during the 2012-13 season when I played my sin…
CLASSIC - It’s the players with the best core skills - Mike Friday - #8
Geezer and I have crossed paths in rugby circles in almost every capacity as players, coaches, on the same team and on opposite sides.
Now I have been retired for some time, it is with great clarity …
#179 - Conor Mullin - Rugby isn’t black and white
Rugby isn’t black and white - Conor Mullin - #179
My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin.
We talked about:
- Developing late in the Ulster pathwa…
CLASSIC - I’m not a f*@£ing medic! - Andy Muldoon - #6
Andy was a former team-mate at Old Colfeians RFC and he also played plenty of rugby for Bedford Athletic and North Bristol. We talked about Mulders’ rugby journey which flowed into very interesting t…
#178 - Claire Kurpil - Twickenham in one year!
My guest this week is Ashby RFC Secretary and Women’s Rugby lead - Claire Kurpil.
We talked about:
- How Ashby RFC has grown a successful women’s section in less than a year.
- The benefits of T1 rugby …
CLASSIC - I got stabbed in the hip by a dwarf - Rod Turner - #5
I first met Rod Turner as a teammate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players I have encountered in our great sport. He's a real team man and social king.
W…
#177 - Karl White - MAN v FAT
My guest this week is the lead for MAN v FAT Rugby - Karl White.
We talked about:
- .The history of MAN v FAT
- How MAN v FAT Rugby was born
- The specific benefits of group sport in the weight-loss journ…
CLASSIC - I had to sleep sitting up! - Vicky Fleetwood - #4
She's an England International, she's a World Cup winner and she's bossing it on Instagram! Vicky Fleetwood is on the pod!
Vicky and I had a great chat about her amazing achievements, exciting develo…
#176 - Karl Cross - Value your Volunteers
My guest this week is Chesham RFC’s new Chair - Karl Cross.
We talked about:
- Taking on the role of Chair.
- The challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
- Advances in the Women’s game
- A look f…
#175 - Week 5 Match Reports - 6 Nations
The 6 Nations is over and it was another fantastic tournament. Super Saturday dealt up three very decent games - all going to form! As usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that…
#174 - Week 4 Match Reports - 6 Nations
The 6 Nations is going all the way to Super Saturday! Three great games this weekend, and as usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened
For England vs Italy - I spoke w…
#173 - Josh Jones - One of the worst knees I’ve ever seen
My guest this week is TRY IT Rugby Academy Founder - Josh Jones.
We talked about the benefits of a Rugby League background, his time in Sale Sharks Academy, what it was like to play for esteemed rugb…