Richard Cameron

Bloody Amateurs

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Join host Dennis McQuillan as he sits down with amateur athletes from every corner of sport, digging into the moments that shaped them - both the heroic and the downright ridiculous. Each episode dives into their sporting history: the big wins, the brutal losses, and the unforgettable on-field chaos that only true amateurs can deliver. But it doesn’t stop there. Dennis also uncovers the off-field shenanigans - late-night stories, friendships forged in madness, and the kind of antics that never make the highlight reel. Raw, real, and always entertaining, Bloody Amateurs celebrates the passion,...

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Richard Cameron

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"Too Old to Stop Playing Rugby" - Al Reddecliff sits down with Dennis to talk about his long career. 15.05.2026 43:57

This week on Bloody Amateurs, the lads sit down with rugby star Alan Reddecliff for a brilliant mix of laughs, memories, honesty and proper rugby chat. From freezing mornings at Grappenhall Griffins to professional spells with Widnes and Warrington, Alan talks through his journey in the game — including playing alongside legends like Sean Long, facing future stars, captaining successful amateur si...

Amateur Rugby League Is Different… Brinko Explains Why | Bloody Amateurs 21.01.2026 46:12

Welcome to Bloody Amateurs — the podcast that celebrates the legends, the lunatics, and the lords of amateur sport. Your host is Dennis McQuillan: the big hits, the bad decisions, and the even worse stories that somehow get better every year. Today’s guest is a man who’s done it all — tackles he probably shouldn’t have made, nights he definitely shouldn’t remember, and a career that still gets tal...

Bloody Amateurs – Episode: “Songs, Scrums & Shenanigans with Peter ‘Spid’ Ryder” 03.12.2025 39:17

This week on Bloody Amateurs , host Dennis McQuillan sits down with the one and only Peter Spid Ryder - rugby hard-man (or should that be fat-man), storyteller, and the proud owner of a custom-made song. Dennis and Spid dive deep into Spid’s rugby career, reliving the biggest hits, the wildest matches, and the moments that defined his time on the pitch. Then the lads go off-field, trading tales of...