RugbyKO
A Podcast that delivers rugby insights from passionate enthusiasts from the grassroots to the global game. Players, punters, professionals and partners providing uncensored opinions on how the sport of rugby can thrive again.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
Peter Murphy - Fundraising and the Foundation
Far from being a “dirty word,” fundraising is a critical part of supporting rugby. Importantly, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Today, we speak with former Olympic rower and Executive Director of th…
Trae Stevens - Grassroots Gun Ep 8
Trae Stevens is a Bermudian local who began his rugby career in his final year of high school and has not looked back.
He was selected in the U19 Bermuda squad, and today plays tight head prop for th…
Jamie Barnwell - The Bermudian Breakdown
Never underestimate the strength of a small but motivated rugby team. The first episode of our new Going Global format, today we hop over to Bermuda’s tropical beaches to chat with Jamie Barnwell, he…
Phil Thomson - Bullish Brumbies
Before Phil Thomson took over as CEO, the Brumbies were facing difficult times. They had posted a financial loss for both 2015 and 2016. Today, they boast a tidy profit and increased membership despi…
Scott Young - The Whistleblower
Some of the best referees rarely get noticed. And even if they make the right call, they’re likely to suffer abuse from crowds and players alike. With experience officiating over the highest levels o…
Mitch Watts - Grassroots Gun Ep 7
From country Tamworth, Mitchell Watts attends Calrossy School, where he has just completed his year 12 trials. He plays for the Tamworth Magpies in the second row. He was selected for Central North, …
Baden Stephenson - A Rebel with a Cause
2017 was a transformative year for the Melbourne Rebels. Having survived being axed from Super Rugby, they also transitioned from being privately owned to joining the Victoria Rugby Union stable. In …
Josephine Sukkar - Building Rugby
We talk with Josephine Sukkar, Principal of Buildcorp about Rugby Australia’s incredible opportunity to redefine our approach to the sport and meet the challenges of modern rugby. Tied to this is the…
Grace Hamilton - Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace: Women’s Rugby with Grace Hamilton.
Despite having a relatively late start in rugby, Grace Hamilton’s commitment to the sport and excellence on the field led her to be named the 2019 Wal…
Phil Waugh - A Question of Waugh
Phil Waugh was able to follow a clear pathway from being a ballboy and then playing for the Warringah Rats to eventually joining the Wallabies. These days the connection between community and profess…
Rod Seib - Nurturing the Next Generation
While winning is important, rugby is a sport that values teamwork and community. Today’s guest is Rod Seib, Queensland Reds Rugby Academy head coach, whose love of the social aspects of rugby has cre…
Josh Flook - Grassroots Gun Ep 6
Josh Flook started playing rugby at 6 years old for the Brothers Rugby Club in Queensland. He continued at the club through to playing colts and then first grade in 2019 at the age of 17. He was pa…
Owen Finegan - Melon Not a Lemon
From player to coach, Owen Finegan, our guest this week, has lived and breathed rugby from an early age. In this episode, we chat about his career and get his opinions on Australian rugby today. We s…
Brad Lacey - Grassroots Gun Ep 5
Wests Scarborough product Brad Lacey is an electric outside back who looks to threaten the opposition every time he gets the ball in his hands. After spending a year away from WA the versatile winger…
Dietrich Roache - Grassroots Gun Ep 4
Dietrich Roache started playing rugby at the age of 15. He first played league, but following a family outing to the Sydney 7’s, fell in love with the game of 7’s and Rugby Union.
He attended Patrici…
Craig Morgan - How the West Can be Won
This weeks guest, Craig Morgan, understands how crucial local engagement is to the future of rugby. After all, a school visit by a rugby club president is what sparked his involvement in the sport at…
Will Harrison - Grassroots Gun Ep 3
In 2018 Will Harrison became the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the NSW Waratahs and is regarded as one of the game’s most promising young talents. The 19-year-old cut his teeth…
Jack Bowen - Grassroots Gun Ep 2
Jack Bowen is 16 years old and began his Rugby career at Chatswood Junior Rugby Club. He later moved to Mosman and represented Northern Suburbs Juniors where he was involved in the State Championshi…
Brando Va'aulu - Grassroots Gun Ep 1
Brando Va’aulu started his rugby career at the Sunnybank Rugby Club in Queensland. He went to Brisbane State High school and played juniors, then through to senior rugby at the club, being selected t…
David Mortimer - Governance and Grassroots
Today’s guest is David Mortimer AO, an eminent businessman and rugby patron with more accolades than we can fit here. In this episode, we talk to David about his contributions to rugby and his views …