Our Rugby Club

Bottom of the Ruck: Ted Hardy on Why Grassroots Rugby Matters (US & UK Challenges, Community, and Club Survival) The host welcomes Ted Hardy, founder of Bottom of the Ruck, a platform highlighting grassroots rugby through stories and club spotlights. Ted explains his earlier work covering elite rugby, becoming disillusioned, and returning to “boots on the ground” community rugby, choosing the...

Welcome to Our Rugby Club! In this episode, we chat with Sean Phelan, a passionate advocate for grassroots rugby and the mind behind Fill Your Boots. He explains how his platform helps local clubs and players connect, preventing match cancellations and strengthening rugby union at its core. This initiative is vital for the future of world rugby, ensuring the sport thrives from the community level...

Welcome back to Our Rugby Club! In this episode, we continue our conversation with former Scotland international Ian Smith, a true rugby union legend and now a tik tok sensation. He shares his strong views on the modern game, from the elite level down to community rugby, making this a must-listen rugby podcast. You'll hear his thoughts on what needs to change in the sport, echoing the kind of...

Ian Smith: Scotland Fullback, Dentist & TikTok Legend on How Rugby ChangedIn this first half of a two-part episode of Our Rugby Club, the host welcomes former Scotland international fullback Ian Smith, now in his eighties, a practicing dentist during the amateur era, and a TikTok figure with 1.4 million followers. Smith recalls school rugby in Edinburgh with 36 teams, closed former-pupils club...

In episode one of Our Rugby Club, host Gavin (“the ref cam”) is joined by Ryan “Pies” Yeoman—former player, coach, and now referee across Plymouth, Devon, Cornwall and beyond—to explain why this podcast focuses on community grassroots rugby rather than the elite game. Ryan shares how he got into rugby through school, progressed from Plymouth Albion’s junior setup into adult club rugby, played main...

Welcome to 'Our Rugby Club,' a channel dedicated to showcasing the heart of grassroots rugby. We believe in inclusive sport, bringing together diverse voices from communities to highlight the true spirit of rugby union. This collaborative space focuses on teamwork and shared passion, rather than any single individual. There are so many ex-players and celebrities talking about the elite gam...