Amateur Rugby Podcast

My guest this week is my former Esher RFC teammate, Jamie Gibbs.   This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about his time at Hartpury and how it shaped his club career, a fantastic and fun time at Esher RFC where he grew as a player within a strong group of scrum-halves, a short, ill-fated spell with Ealing Trailfinders, before finding the love again at Richmond RFC with thei...

My guest this week is Dragons pathway coach Huw Jones.   This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about running challenges and the psychology of distance running. I asked Huw about what it was like growing up in a Welsh rugby family and how playing was therefore inevitable. We talked about Huw's early days in the game, playing alongside some future legends.   We then moved on...

Experience the highs and lows of this year's Great Rugger Run as I ran a million metres for MND from the West of Wales to the West Country.   LINKS The Great Rugger Run website The Great Rugger Run on Twitter @RuggerRun The Great Rugger Run on Instagram @thegreatruggerrun The Great Rugger Run on Facebook @thegreatruggerrun Picadilly One - https://www.piccadillyone.com/ Renouf Wealth Management - h...

My guest this week is elite S&C coach - Chris Tombs.   This interview was recorded in November of 2023 and we talked about Chris' rugby beginnings in South Africa, how and why he got into Strength & Conditioning. We delved into the history of S&C within rugby and Chris' reflections on his time with Leicester Tigers during a legendary era.   Chris shares stories about the top players he coached at...

My guest this week is former Stags RFC DoR and now Level 12 player with Woking RFC - Chris Swann.   This interview was recorded in October of 2023 and we talked about the current rugby landscape and how to analyse club structures, how to find alignment and identity within a rugby cub and the realities of playing at Level 12.   There is plenty of light and shade in this episode - I hope you enjoy!...

My guest this week is former Ospreys centre and Social Media superstar - Ben John   This interview was recorded in September of 2023 and we talked about Ben's recent journey to the World Cup in a campervan, starting out at Loughor RFC, playing in the Junior Rugby World Cup in Argentina, reflections on being a Pro with the Ospreys (including a brief stint in the back row with Jerry Collins) and how...

With the Rugby World Cup now over, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the Third/Fourth Playoff between England and Argentina and the Final which saw South Africa take on New Zealand.   https://youtu.be/9La55l3JLUE   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elk...

After the epic Rugby World Cup semi-finals last week, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming Final as New Zealand takes on South Africa!   https://youtu.be/UZMCruGIgCY   What do you think? Which game are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on Link...

With the Rugby World Cup now nearing its conclusion, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the Semi-Finals.   https://youtu.be/v3ZJV73aU2M   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON Join...

After the epic Rugby World Cup quarter-finals last week, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming semi-finals as Argentina faces New Zealand and England takes on South Africa!   https://youtu.be/6xKcnZrlaAE   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the epic Quarter-Final weekend.   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patr...

With the Rugby World Cup group stages now over, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the upcoming quarter-finals as Wales face Argentina, Ireland battle New Zealand, England take on Fiji and France come up against South Africa!   https://youtu.be/ztSad8ffdLg   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitte...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the final weekend of the group stages.   https://youtu.be/5elvPolqzRA   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonel...

With the Rugby World Cup now well underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the final weekend of the group stages.   https://youtu.be/ilyEanPJpn8   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the fourth weekend.   https://youtu.be/3WYqXjdwidY   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON J...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the fourth weekend.   https://youtu.be/6tmXT74E0ek   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin....

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the third weekend.   https://youtu.be/-s42epkEq4Q   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON Jo...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the third weekend.   https://youtu.be/rZw8XMdv4zk   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.c...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the second weekend.   https://youtu.be/UEPW_CuxYD8   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON J...

With the Rugby World Cup now underway, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games coming up on the second weekend.   https://youtu.be/I8rvNRI5Cv4   What do you think? Which games are you most looking forward to this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin....

With the Rugby World Cup now under way, I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the games from the first weekend.   https://youtu.be/YbdSqr7S7p8   What do you think? What impressed you this weekend?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter Simon Elkinson on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonelkinson/   PATREON J...

With the Rugby World Cup mere hours away from kicking off in Paris I spoke with Simon Elkinson about the runners and riders. Which teams have a chance of winning and where you'd place your bets.   https://youtu.be/-zBwiAtEnH8   What do you think? Who are you backing to win?   #rugby #RWC2023 #RugbyWorldCup   LINKS Simon Elkinson on Twitter - @OnsideRecruiter - https://twitter.com/OnsideRecruiter S...

My guest this week is my former Esher Rugby teammate and also my former podcast guest - Geoff Griffiths.   This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about the thorny subject of players transitioning out of the game when their playing days are over. We discuss who is affected by this, what challenges they face, why some of these challenges are subtle and difficult to process, and mo...

My guest this week is my former Esher S&C Coach - Simon Elkinson   This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about Elko's playing days in Ireland and the importance of a dominant and disciplined tighthead for a hooker, his troubles with injuries and how it hampered his progress in senior rugby, the role of an S&C coach at different levels of the game and how to get the best out of...

My guest this week is my former Old Colfeians teammate - David Sanderson   This interview was recorded in July of 2023 and we talked about the landscape of Old Boys rugby in the 1980s, tour stories from many of the famous Old Colfeians overseas adventures, the role of a good 3rd XV in a rugby club and playing with genuine legends of the game.   This is a really fun episode - I hope you enjoy!   LI...