Headstrong

The Rugby World Cup is over, and South Africa were the victors. Have a listen of the Season 2 highlights which covered the Rugby World Cup. We partnered with BMS and Ascot to deliver this series in alignment with RPA official charity Restart Rugby. Thank you to all the guests who featured this series and the incredible support from everyone in the public. Support this show http://supporter.acast.c...

Exclusive insight into Team USA at the Rugby World Cup this year, as well as a look into the life of Nick Civetta. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh off the South African win at the Rugby World Cup I sat down with Shane O'Leary. Shane played against the Saffas in his first ever World Cup match for the Canadian Rugby team. Shane gave honest and genuine insight into the RWC 2019 and the approach of a tier 2 nation hungry for success. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Episode 7 is with my great school friend James McRae. James and I have known each other for over ten years, and whilst we both enjoy different careers, we both know the struggle in getting to the top of one's profession. James is signed for the Exeter Chiefs and plays a lot of his rugby for the Cornish Pirates. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See a...

With only a few days to go before the Rugby World Cup Final, I sat down with an experienced man in an England and Gloucester Number 8 jersey. I spoke to Ben about his experiences at a World Cup, as well as how important it has been to having a business to run on the side of his rugby career. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Staying in Gloucester, I spoke to Matt about his transition from Bath to his current club last season. It was fundamental for Matt to have his close family and friends around him not only then, but throughout his career to support him, making him the best possible rugby player and person he can be. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

England call-up? Check. Player of the Month? Check. Young Player of the Year? Check. Ollie Thorley was the youngest to have played for Gloucester RC when he made his debut. Whilst only 23, Ollie has already seen tremendous success, but he has no limit to the goals he sets. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this episode, I made a special trip up to Edinburgh to visit the Scottish legend Doddie Weir in his own home. Whilst Doddie is known to many for his rugby career, gaining over 60 caps for the Scottish National Team, most will know him for his drive and motivation to raise awareness about Motor Neurone Disease. Doddie was diagnosed with MND nearly 3 years ago, but Doddie hasn't let this stop hi...

I was lucky enough to chat to World Cup Winner in 2003 Will Greenwood about his experiences at the tournament as well as his transition from player to Sky Sports Analyst. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Cuthbert has 47 caps for the Welsh National Rugby Union Team, as well as multiple appearances for the Cardiff Blues, Exeter Chiefs and the Welsh Sevens side. But in Alex's rugby career, he has endured social media abuse, injuries, team changes and his exclusion from the National Side which led to him feeling isolated and fragile. He is ready to bounce back though for the 2019 season in a bett...

Welcome to my second series of Headstrong. My first episode is with Ed Jackson. Ed is an amazing individual. Ed played professional rugby for a number of clubs in the Premiership & the Championship, when in April 2017 his life changed forever. Despite fracturing his spine and at stages in his recovery not being able to move anything but flick his fingers, he is now a Restart Rugby Trustee and defy...

Damian Hopley is Group CEO and Founder of the Rugby Players Association. In this bonus episode we discuss how the RPA was founded and what important work Restart Rugby, the official charity of the RPA, are doing with players both past and present in all fields, but particularly mental health. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Season 1 finished just over a month ago and we are getting ready for Season 2 to air very soon. Meanwhile, check out this Season 1 highlights reel with my first guests including Dr Alex George, Danny Cipriani, Vanessa Bauer, Tyger Drew-Honey, Laura Crane and Simon Webbe. Who do you want to hear on Season 2? #RugbyWorldCupSpecial Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Host...

Blue member Simon Webbe sat down with me to talk about his rise to fame as a musician. In these years though, he became depressed and finally opened up about it after his stint on Strictly. Simon believes that there are always ups to a down, time to be positive! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up into womanhood, Laura's career in surfing was on the line. Her battle with eating disorders resulted in the loss of a huge sponsorship deal. But Laura fought back joined Love Island 2018 and stormed the villa. We also chatted about her recent battle with sepsis, and how important it is to always find the silver lining. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hos...

For Episode 4, I sat down with actor Tyger Drew-Honey who was made famous as a child actor in the hit series 'Outnumbered'. We talked about his career as a child and how he struggled at school, and how he has struggled in this relentless acting industry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I got to sit down with Dancing On Ice pro Vanessa Bauer. We spoke about Vanessa's previous 2 seasons on the show as well as her journey to becoming a professional figure skater and the negative comments that come with it. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For my second episode of Headstrong, I sat down to have a chat with Gloucester fly half Danny Cipriani. I travelled to Gloucester training ground just before the match vs Saracens to discuss this season at Gloucester, Danny's run-ins with the media and how he has been able to mentally manage this press coverage in his career. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted...

For the first episode of Headstrong, I sat down with Dr Alex George. We chatted not only about his time in the Love Island villa, but also his unique outlook, as both a celebrity and a qualified medical doctor, on mental health and wellbeing, and how all of us can go through rough moments. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/headstrongpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...