Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast
A Rugby Podcast that wants to shine a light on all of Rugby outside of the Mainstream.
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode 30 - The New Beginning - Adam and Buster join the Rugby TTL Family!
In this episode of Rugby Through The League's podcast, host Carl welcomes new co-hosts Buster and Adam, discussing their shared love for rugby, their friendships, and plans to explore grassroots rugby across the country. The team talks about th...
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Episode 30
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1:14:43
Episode 29 - The Richmondshire RUFC Interview - Another Grassroots Rugby Club but Up North this time!
In this episode of Rugby Through The League's podcast, we dive into an interview with Richmond Shire RUFC's key figures: head coach Cookie, captain Robbo, and vice-captain Jack. We explore the club's remarkable journey, from struggling in...
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Episode 29
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47:58
Episode 28 - The Dan Richmond Interview - From Northampton to Reshaping International Rugby Lineouts and Scrums
Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Dan Richmond as he shares his extensive rugby expertise direct from São Paulo, Brazil. We delve into coaching techniques, the strategic development of emerging rugby nations like Brazil, Chile, and ...
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Episode 28
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1:15:17
Episode 27 - The Grassroots Rugby Early Season Review
Slight change to the schedule this week, but we go through the leagues from the Championship down the leagues and review how teams have started and what are potentially the leagues are to watch for action!We review the women leagues and Rug...
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Episode 27
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1:06:22
Episode 26 - The Tom Martin Interview - From London to the Olympics with the All Blacks 7s
In this episode, Tom Martin shares his extensive journey in rugby, transitioning from a player to a performance analyst. He discusses his coaching experiences across various countries, the significant role of analytics in modern rugby, and the ...
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Episode 26
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1:30:29
Episode 25 - The Matt Merritt Interview - The PWR Season Return Special
In this Episode, Carl and Matt Merritt delve into the world of rugby, focusing on the growth of women's rugby, the challenges it faces, and the importance of community and accessibility in the sport. They discuss Matt's journey into rugby journ...
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Episode 25
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1:24:56
Episode 24 - The Darragh Coyle Interview - All things in the Irish Rugby System
In this episode, Darragh Coyle shares his journey in rugby coaching, discussing his experiences in both Ireland and Australia. He highlights the differences between the Irish and English rugby systems, the importance of funding and collaboratio...
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Episode 24
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1:20:51
Episode 23 - Grassroots Rugby Season is Back - Petersfield host North Dorset in the Season Opener
In this episode of Rugby Through The Leagues, the hosts discuss the kickoff of the new rugby season, analyzing the performance of the Petersfield team in their first match. They reflect on the challenges faced during the game, including fitness...
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Episode 23
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45:42
Episode 22 - Another week of Grassroots Rugby - Swindon RFC Visit Newbury in Pre Season
This weeks conversation revolves around a rugby match between Newbury and Swindon. The hosts discuss the physicality of the game and the challenges they faced. They also talk about the upcoming season, their goals, and the importance of player ...
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Episode 22
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30:29
Episode 21 - A Week of Grassroots Rugby - From Gosport to Millbrook with the Flaming Unicorns
The conversation covers various topics related to grassroots rugby, including charity games, pre-season friendlies, team structure, sponsorship, mental health, and youth development. The hosts discuss their experiences at Millbrook and Gosport ...
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Episode 21
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48:28
Episode 20 - The Lexi Chambers Interview - From John O'Groats to Lands End for the End 2 End Rugby Relay
Lexi Chambers, a wheelchair-dependent athlete, is embarking on a challenge to wheel from John O'Groats to Land's End in a rugby relay. She aims to raise awareness for women's rugby and inspire others to get involved in sports. Lexi shares her j...
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Episode 20
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1:32:13
Episode 19 - The Oli Curry Interview - From Winchester to the Challenges of the Pro Game
In this episode, Oli Curry shares his rugby journey and the challenges he faced as a player. He discusses the importance of weight in the game and how it affected his career. Oli talks about the pressure to meet certain weight requirements and ...
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Episode 19
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1:34:49
Episode 18 - The Tom Blackburn Interview - From Haslemere to Navy Director of Rugby
Tom Blackburn, Director of Rugby at Rugby Navy, discusses his rugby journey and the development of Navy rugby. He highlights the importance of performance-based selection and the need for a larger player pool. Tom also mentions the improvements...
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Episode 18
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1:04:01
Episode 17 - The Warren Abrahams Interview - A One Way Ticket from South Africa to Rugby Creative
In this episode of the Rugby Through the Leagues podcast, host Carl interviews Warren Abrahams, a rugby coach with extensive experience in both sevens and 15s rugby. They discuss Abrahams' rugby journey, his preference for coaching sevens, and ...
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Episode 17
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1:01:27
Episode 16 - The Havant RFC Interview - Coach Oz & Will Knight open the door to Over the Hill
Will Knight and Lewis Osborne discuss their rugby journeys and the resurgence of Havant Rugby Club. They talk about the challenges they faced and the steps they took to rebuild the club and improve on the field. They highlight the importance of...
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Episode 16
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1:08:55
Episode 15 - The Charlie Beech Interview - From Northampton to Front Row Support
Charlie Beech shares his 20-year rugby journey, highlighting the challenges and financial struggles faced by professional rugby players. He discusses the mismanagement of the sport, the lack of support for transitioning athletes, and the impact...
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Episode 15
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1:14:13
Episode 14 - The Sean Shepherd Interview - From Gosport to Over the Hill
Sean Shepherd shares his rugby journey, from playing at Gosport to captaining Hampshire and the challenges of moving up the leagues with Havant. He discusses the club's progress, the impact of the pitch, and the upcoming season in the regional ...
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Episode 14
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1:04:56
Episode 13 - The James Shanahan Interview - From living the Dolce Vita to National 1 & Varsity Games
James Shanahan, Director of Rugby at Blackheath Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and the challenges faced by the club. The club has ambitions to reach the Championship but is currently focused on being a top-four National One club. The land...
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Episode 13
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1:15:22
Episode 12 - The Joe Batley Interview - Cancer Survivor to one of the Best Second Rows in the Prem
Joe Batley, a pro rugby player, shares his inspiring journey from battling cancer to returning to the game. He discusses the support he received, his approach to training, and the impact of fatherhood on his perspective. The conversation covers...
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Episode 12
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1:14:20
Episode 11 - The Kiano Fourie Interview - From a passion for the game to supporting India's charge in rugby
Kiano Fourie, a high performance coach for Rugby India, shares his journey from South Africa to India and discusses the development of rugby in India, the challenges, and the future goals for the sport. The conversation covers the growth and de...
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Episode 11
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59:04
Episode 10 - The Russell Earnshaw Interview - From European Cup Winner to Coaching Wizard
In this conversation, Russell Earnshaw discusses his rugby journey and experiences as a player and coach. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the game and appreciating amateur rugby. He also talks about his time playing sevens and the bene...
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Episode 10
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1:09:35
Episode 9 - The Mark Witcher Interview - One Club player supporting the growth of Womens Rugby!
SummaryMark Witcher, assistant coach at Portsmouth Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and experiences coaching at Portsmouth and Hampshire. He played for Portsmouth Rugby Club throughout his career and had the opportunity to captain t...
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Episode 9
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1:21:03
Episode 8 - The Matt Mclean Interview - The Highest Point scorer in National Leagues of Rugby
Matt McLean, the all-time highest point scorer in the National leagues of rugby, joins the podcast. He shares his rugby journey, starting from playing in Wales at a young age and progressing through school and university rugby. Matt highlights ...
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Episode 8
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1:20:20
Episode 7 - The Michelle Holdsworth Interview - England Womens Deaf Rugby Captain.
Michelle Holdsworth, captain of the England Deaf Rugby Union (EDIU), discusses the challenges faced by deaf rugby players and the need for financial support. She highlights the efforts of the team manager, Gloria, in securing sponsorship and fu...
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Episode 7
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50:49
Episode 6 - The Ed Birch Interview - The Nags Charity Barbarians
Ed Birch, a rugby player from the Nags Charity Barbarians, shares his journey and the charity's fundraising events. The Nags Charity Barbarians is a grassroots level club that raises money for cancer research UK. They organize biannual fixtures...
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Episode 6
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58:06