RAMS RUGBY

This week the team reflect on another loss up at Heywood Road. Despite an unflattering scoreline and the red card for Mr Swain, another decent display from our boys. The Trio discuss the legal, but clear impact of loan players on the league and pose a possible explanation for fluctuating results across the table, as well as the up and coming fixtures of the weekend. Josh lends his knowledge as we...

The quad-centurion and the most capped RAM joins a reunited Podcast crew after a nail biting finish last week at OBR. The result didn't land the way we wanted, but still some positives to take away from the fixture- a losing bonus point no least... The Stat-Man has returned from his travels - saving you all from any further attempts of stats and figures from TP or MC Chandler. There's an...

This week the lads discuss the final of the RWC and the South African victory ending what was a tournament to remember. With the world cup over there's nothing else to take up the rugby bandwidth and National One can once again take centre stage! This week DMP travel down to OBR to face a rested RAMS who look to push on from their strong start to the season! It's going to be a wet and wi...

With our usual trio down to a duo the Stat-Man and TP mull over last week's defeat to a very slick Lions team. With a few days of separation providing perspective, there are still a few good take away's from last week's performance and the fixture highlighting just how high the calibre of rugby is this season in Nat One! Speaking of high calibre - we touch on the spectacular Quarter...

This week's episode the team are joined by RAMS player and all round top gent Ollie 'Moff' to here about his rugby journey and thoughts on the upcoming RWC quarter final match ups! The Trio also discuss last week's round of National One fixtures with some surprise results on the scorecards.  After another W our boys in blue look to ready themselves for their first visit up to L...

This week the group discuss the lose of another professional rugby entity. With Jersey Reds announcing their liquidation we ask RAMS CEO Gary Reynolds about whats going wrong in the game and try to get to the bottom of the poor financial models and how they are created. On a more positive light, we reflect on another National One clinch game last week with the hard earned away win at Taunton. The...

RAMS legend Ben Henderson brings his invaluable insight onto the show, raising our rugby knowledge ten fold! The Group discuss last week's win against RP and some of the other results so far across the league. With Taunton in our near future, we reflect on our previous run ins with the west country outfit. RWC continues to provide free topics of conversation and leads onto Ben's journey...

Warning: This episode may contain mild language! Huge win last weekend as the boys maintain their strong start to the season. The Podcast Team chat about the details and reflect on the other results in the third round. This weekend's game at OBR against Rosslyn Park is shaping up to be quite the fixture. The glamour name of RP always draws the crowds, don't be sitting at home with FOMO!...

After a brilliant spectacle at OBR last Friday the Podcast Team reflect on an awesome comeback win against Chinnor and look ahead to the first away fixture of the year as the RAMS head north to play Sedgley Park. Amor brings in his scrapbooks and shows the boys some of the archives he's collected over the years. We talk about his experience with promotions, playing with Spike and his grand ca...

The new season of National One rugby is underway, kicking off with a mighty clash against Birmingham Moseley @ OBR last Saturday. A shake start made way for a solid second half performance resulting in a W for RAMS, winning 50-36! But that's not the only new season to kick off! Rugby Ramble is officially in its second season! Thank you to all the listeners who've joined us along the way-...

Our last episode before the new season starts, is a corker! 80s teams captains Andy and Roddy join the team in the studio to reflect on the latest decade in our series looking back at the club's history. Great anecdotes and insights prove to highlight how the club has always been a social hub for the community. But we also look ahead at the first clash of the 23/24 Season with Birmingham Mose...

Paddy and the Stat-Man discuss the RAMS Tour to Ireland and Rich reflects on the games and stand out performances from our lads. Insights into other Preseason fixtures across National One show the whole league is gearing up for what's promising to be another stellar season for the competition! In comparison England's world cup warm proves for dismal viewing - unless your a Welsh fan; or...

The Podcast Trio are back as is rugby at OBR! With the successful double header still fresh in their minds, the team discuss the two clashes last Saturday. On behalf of the fans thank you again to Bracknell RFC and Aberavon RFC for two competitive games! There were some great skills on display! In the wake of Owen Farrell's botched disciplinary we are joined by one of our favourite guests, on...

The Podcast crew catch up as the pre season double header at OBR fast approaches. News of recent retirees and new signings is the focus of this week's episode as we reflect on the news that Rams Royalty Jamie Guttridge has announced his retirement. As old players stand down, new players take their place and the Trio look ahead with anticipation as the future influx of Rams players have been a...

The TP sits down with three bonafide RAMS legends as he and Spike are joined by previous club captains John Cook and Chris Champion. Sitting down in changing room two once again, this week's player's roundtable discusses the club in the 70s - some of the memorable moments, stand out characters and historic fixtures that populated the decade. Thanks again to Mr Cook and Mr Champion for ta...

Paddy and the TP welcome the podcast's first female guest! Long over due, but well worth the wait. The podcast team chat with Sally about her fascinating field and delve deeper into her role at RAMS. With the GF Suite under construction we set ourselves up in changing room two, which was the setting of our conversation covering topics such as the psychology of injury, the application of sport...

On today's episode the podcast are joined by a RAMS legend, who takes us back to the early years of our club and throughout the 50s and 60s! From memorable moments and insights into our club's adolescent years, it was pleasure having Rodney on and learning the similarities and differences between the game in the 50s and the modern game. This episode kicks off a series of features where w...

In this week's episode we chat with Tim about his work as one half of the club's fantastic photography team as well as Tim shedding light on the Friday Club as their youngest member, speaking about all the great work that they do! Discussions continue with the recent release of the 2023/24 season Fixtures! If you haven't taken a look yet, they can be found on the RAMS socials and we...

DISCLAIMER:  Please note the following podcast contains discussions around suicide, self-injurious behaviour, depression and reference to other mental health disorders that may act as triggers. Please listen at your own discretion... This week we’re joined by Si Trower from BRAVE MIND. A mental health charity, promoting positive mental health in the rugby community. We have a brilliant conversatio...

Rugby Ramble's coverage brings you all the glitz and glam from the red carpet as the TP chats with some of the stars of the Player's Dinner! Huge congratulations to the 3s/4s/5s for a tremendous season!

RAMS Chairman and CEO join TP and the Stat-Man in the Gwynn Francis.  The quartet discuss a range of subjects including: the state of our game, the RFU and RAMS future plans.  Andy details the possibilities surrounding a change in our facilities, Gary explains the plans for the Minis and Juniors section and Charlie tries to get to grips with the structure of the RFU. Tune in next week for all the...

The Turd Polisher and The Stat-Man discuss the winners of last week's end of season awards- including this week's guests Owen and Shaun! Owen and Shaun have been a part of the Colts coaching set up for several years and have a unique perspective on how the club has evolved in that time as well as some insights into what its like coaching 16-18 year olds! Both received Honours Caps for th...

The Podcast team reflect on a massively successful season for RAMS. We might have been pipped for promotion at the last hurdle, but the team focus on the plethora of positives to come from the this year's campaign. Stat-Man Rich leads the session with some player word associations and the later the team pick out their stand out moments throughout the last few months! Massive thank you again t...

The Podcast team have the pleasure of catching up with the U16s after their fantastic season! The group discuss their championship winning game last Sunday against Newbury - where both sides displayed an incredibly high standard of Rugby and exemplary skills! Follow us @rugbyramble

The Pod enjoyed speaking with Ash about his rugby/refereeing career starting as a young seven year old referee through to sending off Martin Johnson in the Prem! While on the topic of refereeing the team had to ask Ash about his thoughts on the change in tackle height coming into the game next season. Outspoken on Social Media, Ash stood by his convictions in front of the mic! We hope Ash's p...