Fitz and Moo Presents The Business End

In this Podcast, Kent Bray shares his powerful journey from elite rugby player and high-flying financier to the depths of addiction and back. This isn't a simple redemption story; it's a clinical look at the systems that break high performers and the leadership principles required to build true resilience. Kent reflects on the hidden pressures of a life defined by achievement—playing for A...

In this conversation, Jamie Salmon shares his unique journey from being a rugby player for the All Blacks to transitioning into leadership roles in business and community engagement . Jamie reflects on the lessons rugby has taught him and how those lessons continue to shape his approach to leadership, teamwork, and life beyond sport. 🎯 In this video, we cover: ✅ Jamie’s transition from elite rug...

Were you inspired by the kick that changed everything? From Dungannon to Premiership glory, Gareth Steenson lived one of rugby’s greatest comeback arcs. Told he wasn’t good enough, he crossed the water, rebuilt his game, and discovered the resilience that would define Exeter’s rise. In this documentary-style episode, you’ll explore: ✔️ How early setbacks shaped Steenson’s mindset✔️ The discipline...

Are you ready for one of the most honest, unfiltered conversations on leadership under pressure? Forget the corporate clichés. Dr. Stephen McIvor brings three decades of scars and science to explain why teams fracture , why toughness is overrated , and why connection is the only currency that survives pressure . In this video, he breaks down: ✅ Why high-performing teams silently collapse before a...

Are you ready to dive into the real engine behind Mike Brown’s 20–year career at the top? In this video, Mike opens up about the edge he built , the setbacks that shaped him , and the pressure that never left his side throughout his journey. You’ll hear him discuss: ✔️ How his dad’s work ethic influenced his mindset✔️ The on-field “avatar” he created to perform under pressure✔️ The preparation, ho...

Are you ready to be inspired by an extraordinary journey of resilience, courage, and leadership? In Episode 20: Crossing Your Ocean | The Dr. Elin Haf Davies Story , you’ll dive deep into the remarkable life of Dr. Elin Haf Davies — a woman who has conquered challenges on rugby pitches, the vast Atlantic Ocean, and the high-stakes world of tech entrepreneurship. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ H...

🏉 He did the hardest job in the toughest team on Earth. Ben Franks, All Black #1084 and double Rugby World Cup winner, mastered the unseen craft of the front row — discipline, precision, and relentless standards. In this rare insight into the All Blacks’ code, Ben shares what that mindset teaches business: ✅ Why consistency beats motivation ✅ How to build resilience until it’s instinct ✅ How s...

From the roar of Twickenham to the silence of the boardroom, Andy Gomarsall’s life has been defined by one mindset — play on. 🏉 World Cup winner, comeback artist, and now executive director driving change in sustainability — Gomarsall’s story is about what happens after the whistle blows. In this video, you’ll discover:✅ How Andy Gomarsall turned professional pressure into leadership strength✅...

Have you ever wondered what it truly means to fight battles no one sees — and to find peace after the arena? This is the inspiring story of Carlo Del Fava , a man who went from a two-year ban to earning 54 caps for Italy , rebuilding his life through honesty, discipline, and grace. In this video, you’ll discover: ✅ How Carlo rebuilt his career after adversity✅ What he learned from world-class le...

Brendan Fanning has spent a lifetime inside Irish rugby — as a player, coach, and the Sunday Independent’s front-row storyteller for nearly three decades. In this episode of The Business End , he joins Liam Mooney and Justin Fitzpatrick to unpack the journey from amateur chaos to professional excellence — and what that transformation teaches us about leadership, culture, and expectation . We’ll co...

Are you ready to explore the inspiring story of Andy Keast — from policing the streets to coaching at the highest level? 🏉 In this episode, we dive into a remarkable rugby journey that’s all about leadership, mindset, and giving back. ✅ From the beat to the field — how Andy transitioned from police officer to top-tier rugby coach ✅ Coaching experiences with London Irish, Worcester, Harlequins,...

Are you a leader trying to turn around struggling teams or organizations? In this episode, you’ll learn how Mark Evans—from Saracens hooker to Harlequins CEO to Fijian Drua boss—has built winning cultures and fixed broken systems across codes and continents. We unpack practical lessons for leaders and operators, including: ✅ Hiring as the highest-leverage decision ✅ Ruthless prioritisation (“Be...

🎙 From Test Winger to Players’ Champion to Agency Founder Are you ready to discover what true leadership looks like beyond the field? In this episode of The Business End, we sit down with Niall Woods — former Ireland international, CEO of Rugby Players Ireland, and founder of Navy Blue Sports — to explore what it means to redefine leadership through humility, hard work, and a player-first mindset....

From Ottawa kid to World Rugby Hall of Famer,  Al Charron  carried Canadian rugby across four World Cups with resilience, humility, and relentless commitment. In this episode of  The Business End , Al shares raw lessons on leadership — from bouncing back after devastating injuries, to captaining Canada on the world stage, to proving himself against the best teams on earth. For founders, CEOs, and...

Bernard Jackman — former Ireland and Leinster hooker, coach, TV pundit, and entrepreneur — joins The Business End to share raw lessons on resilience, leadership, and culture. From battling injuries and setbacks to rebuilding teams in France and Wales, Bernard reveals how failure fuels growth, why managing the message matters in business, and the secrets behind high-performing teams. He also opens...

Dean Richards isn’t just one of rugby’s most feared number eights — he’s a leader who turned standards into silverware. From England caps and Lions tours to rebuilding Leicester into Europe’s dominant force, Dean’s story is raw, resilient, and brutally honest. In this episode, he reveals how to create cultures that self-police, why great teams thrive on adaptability, and what business leaders can...

At just 27, Archie White made the brave call to walk away from professional rugby. After nearly a decade at Harlequins, lifting trophies and running out at Twickenham, he chose to step out of the rugby bubble and build a new career in business. In this episode of The Business End, Archie opens up about identity, resilience, and the reality of transition when the career you’ve always known suddenly...

Tony Dalwood is a rare blend of elite sport and high-stakes business. A double Cambridge Blue who played for Saracens, Rosslyn Park, and the Irish Exiles, he carried lessons of resilience, discipline, and teamwork from the rugby pitch into the City. In 2014, Tony led a management buy-in of Gresham House a 150-year-old firm most had written off. Under his leadership it grew more than 30×, becoming...

What makes leadership really work — control, or trust? In this episode, we sit down with Russell “Rusty” Earnshaw, Magic Academy co-founder, European Cup winner with Bath, and England 7s coach. Rusty shares powerful lessons on psychological safety, having tough conversations, and why the best leaders create environments rather than control people. 👉 Subscribe for more episodes where sport meets b...

BJ Botha, Rugby World Cup winner and front-row powerhouse, joins Liam Mooney and Justin Fitzpatrick to share lessons from the scrum that apply far beyond the pitch: resilience under pressure, unity in adversity, and never going backwards. 👉 Lessons on resilience, unity, and never going backwards — in sport, business, and life. 🎧 Full podcast:  https://linktr.ee/the_business_end

Few coaches left a mark on rugby like Dick Best — strategic, outspoken, and never afraid to call it as he saw it. Fitz & Moo sit down with the former England, Lions, Harlequins and London Irish coach to unpack his philosophy on standards, player ownership, and the brutal honesty that shaped teams on and off the field. Subscribe for Exclusive Insights: Don't miss out—join our newsletter to get...

Willie Anderson’s career is the stuff of legend — Ireland captain, fearless leader, and survivor of one of rugby’s wildest off-field stories. Moo & Fitzy sit down with Willie to uncover his philosophy on trust, respect, and why character always beats talent. Subscribe for Exclusive Insights: Don't miss out—join our newsletter to get exclusive insights, bonus content, and expert advice delivere...

In this episode of  The Business End , Welsh rugby legend and British & Irish Lion  Dafydd James  opens up about: • Life after professional rugby • Mental health and identity • Leadership from the pitch to the boardroom 🎙️ A powerful, honest take on resilience, performance, and purpose. 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews on what business can learn from sport. ⁠⁠Subscribe Now →

What does it take to lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher? In Episode 2 of  The Business End , Tony Underwood — England winger, British & Irish Lion, and commercial pilot — joins Justin Fitzpatrick and Liam Mooney to share his powerful journey of reinvention. From the intense pressure of facing Jonah Lomu to piloting an aircraft, Tony reveals what true leadership looks like and why creating...

Episode 1 of  The Business End  dives into the critical moments that define success – when everything matters most. Justin “Fitz” Fitzpatrick, Ireland rugby international and European Cup champion, joins Liam “Moo” Mooney to unpack the DNA of elite performance. From his early days in Bognor Regis to winning on the world stage, Fitz shares invaluable lessons on resilience, adaptability, and leaders...