Champagne Rugby

In this week's episode of the Champagne Rugby we discuss women's rugby, upcoming summer internationals and England rugby selections with director of Amateur Saracens Rugby club, Jack Goldberg. Jack is the founder of the House of Hope 7s, a London based 7s tournament that raises money for the Denis Goldberg House of Hope Charity in South Africa. The Denis Goldberg House of Hope is based in...

Do you want to become a viral rugby sensation? Look no further! In this week's episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, we discuss the Premiership Women's Rugby final, viral content strategies for rugby creators and growing women's rugby with social media sensation Ruck Star Lizzie. Lizzie is known for her viral rugby videos as she reveals the secrets to her success and how she is able...

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by coaching guru Mike Penistone who talks us through what makes a great coach and what makes a great player. We review the upcoming the European Champions Cup and Mike reveals interesting stories of his time coaching at Leicester Tigers during the Golden Era of 2000-2006.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Scottish and British & Irish Lions legend Chris Harris. We discuss the upcoming European Challenge Cup final between Gloucester and Sharks rugby, the departure of Louis Rees Zammit to NFL as well as the infamous British and Irish Lions Tour against South Africa.

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we discuss the current situation of rugby 7s in the UK with Ellaine Gelman. Ellaine is the founder of Find Rugby Now, a website focussed on building local rugby communities by bringing together amateur rugby clubs, players, coaches, referees and fans. We also talk about the upcoming LIT 7s London 7s event and some of the challenges of organising...

In today's episode, we have the honor of speaking with Major Jim Joseph, a US Marine stationed in Okinawa who plays a pivotal role in organizing military rugby in the region. Join us as we dive into Jim's fascinating journey, from his military service to his passion for rugby and community building. Discover how Jim's leadership and dedication have shaped the rugby landscape in Okinawa...

In this special episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with sevens rugby icon Lote Raikabula to uncover the extraordinary journey of his career. From his early days on the field to his illustrious tenure with the All Blacks 7s, Lote shares captivating insights, anecdotes, and reflections on the highs and lows of his time in the game. With over 60 tournaments...

In this week's episode we are joined by American entrepreneur Steve Mommaerts aka Momo, who has over a decades experience playing rugby in South East Asia and now sits on the board of the Philippines Rugby Union. In this episode we dive into Steve's experience in both Thailand and the Philippines as well how he thinks rugby in Asia will develop over the next 5 years. Sit back, relax and en...

This weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we talk with Hong Kong Rugby CEO Robbie McRobbie. This is Robbie's last year as CEO of Hong Kong Rugby Union and also the final year at the famous Hong Kong Football Stadium for the formidable and world famous Hong Kong 7s. In this interview, Robbie reveals some of his craziest stories from the last 30 years of Hong Kong 7s madness and what we...

In this week's exhilarating episode, Champagne Rugby brings you an exclusive conversation with the dynamic South African professional rugby player and founder of Combat Rugby, Freddy Ngoza. Join us as we delve into the heart of rugby, covering a myriad of captivating topics. Freddie shares his unique insights into the future of 1 vs. 1 rugby, offering a glimpse into the evolving landscape of t...

In this weeks episode we are joined by a man who needs no introduction, World Cup Winner, second highest try scorer of all time, having played for Australia 101 times and scoring 64 tries at international level, ladies and gentleman David Campese. 

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, we are joined by Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies MBE aka Jiffy. We cover everything from the World Cup so far as well as the predictions and review of the semi final this weekend.

On this week's episode we are joined by former Springbok and Rugby World Cup winner Elton Jantjies. We dive deep into the origins of Elton's rise to rugby, winning the world cup and representing the Springboks. Join us on this journey as we uncover the true Elton Jantjies and understand who he is not only as a rugby player but also as a human being and person.

On this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, 2 times European Champion and former Springbok Raymond Rhule joins us to share his life story from travelling from Ghana to South Africa, making it on the big stage with the Springboks before everything came crashing down. At a low point of his career where he was mocked and ridiculed online after the Springboks worst ever defeat against the Al...

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by rugby legend and former England captain Chris Robshaw. Robshaw played an impressive 66 caps for England and 43 as captain making him the second most capped England captain of all time! In this episode Robshaw gives us his insights into what it was like beating the All Blacks in 2012, his first impression of Eddie Jones, his take...

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by England Rugby player Ollie Lawrence who reveals what England camp is like ahead of the Rugby World Cup. Follow @champagnerugby on Instagram and Tiktok

On this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by South African rugby content creator Austin Mac who runs popular social media account Ball Carrier with over 300,000 followers. In this episode we discuss the Owen Farrell tackle and ban situation, the state of World Rugby currently as well as diving deep into our predictions for the upcoming World Cup in France. Follow @champagn...

This week we are joined by ex-England international and now coach turned entrepreneur Joe Gray. He is the only player in history to have won every trophy available to players in the top two tiers of English rugby, including both European trophies. Follow @champagnerugby on Instagram and Tiktok

In this week's episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by Rugby Influencer Max Brown. Max is well known for his funny Youtube videos as well as his viral tiktoks with well over 250,000 followers across all platforms! In this episode we dive deep into how Max got started, his passion for the sport and what the future looks like for him. Be sure to listen to the end of the episode a...

On this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, we are joined by former All Black and Harlequins legend Nick Evans. Nick Evans talks us through his experience coaching with England rugby, Harlequins and what it's like to play for the All Blacks.  Listen to the end to hear the fan questions and what really happened in the famous Bloodgate scandal.  Follow @champagnerugby on Instagram, You...

On this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we're joined by 2 time World Cup winner and All Black legend Colin Slade. Colin talks us through the highs and lows of his career as well as what it's like to lift the rugby world cup, not once but two times! Follow @champagnerugby on IG, Tiktok and Youtube Listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

For the first time in history Benneton Treviso are in the Semi final of the European Challenge Cup. On this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined for a historic special bonus episode with Italian Rugby Captain Michele Lamaro. Michele is the not only the captain of Italy but also the captain of Benneton Treviso. Michele tells us what it's like to be captain of Italy at such...

On this weeks compelling episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by Italian powerhouse Sebastian Negri who shares his rise to rugby having been forced away from his homeland in Zimbabwe to then representing Italy on the international stage, sharing the field with Sergio Parisse and giving the inside scoop on the Hartpury College initiations. If you're a rugby fan, this is not an e...

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast we are joined by Exeter and Welsh international Christ Tshiunza. Christ talks us through his rise to rugby coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo not being able to speak English as a young boy to then rapidly rising to stardom to play professionally for Wales and Exeter Chiefs! Be sure to follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to never mi...

In this weeks episode of the Champagne Rugby podcast, we're joined by French rising star Aaron Grandidier, who is known for his blistering pace and already making a name for himself on the international 7s stage at only 22 years old! The speedster talks us through his rise to rugby, aspirations for the Olympics as well as giving us the inside scoop of playing for the French 7s team. Listen to...