Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast

Recorded alongside our grassroots episode — Portuguese rugby, Irish player media contracts and the dynamics shaping the game. In this episode: Portuguese rugby; player media rules; grassroots v international; hot takes. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 00:31 Irish Rugby and Media Res...

Carl, Keith (Ireland) and Polly swap grassroots rugby stories — the muddiest grounds and the best clubhouses. In this episode: grassroots tales; toughest grounds; clubhouse culture; why the base game matters. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:33 Keith's Rugby Journey 01:51 Polly...

Scott Steele on a career cut short by early retirement, changing careers and finding his way back to the game. In this episode: the early retirement; life after rugby; the comeback; advice for players in transition. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:37 Scott Steele's Early...

Portugal captain Tomás Appleton on his journey from CDUL to the pros and Portugal's breakout 2023 World Cup. In this episode: captaining Portugal; CDUL to the pros; the 2023 World Cup; the rise of Os Lobos. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Tomás Appleton's Rugby Jo...

John Clark on England Deaf Rugby — the players, the challenges and the push for recognition and funding. In this episode: England Deaf Rugby; the funding fight; growing the game; inclusion. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 John Clark's Rugby Journey 02:30 Transition to...

Mario Pichardie joins Rugby TTL to talk Spanish rugby — the domestic game, Los Leones and where Spain is heading. In this episode: the Spanish game; Los Leones; development; the road to the World Cup. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:33 Mario Pichardie's New Club in France...

A British & Irish Lions special with Huw Griffin — the history, the tour and what makes the Lions unique. In this episode: Lions history; the tour; selection debates; what the Lions mean. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:21 Discussing the Lions Tour and Key Players 05:...

Hooker Adam McBurney joins Rugby TTL to talk through his rugby journey across the Irish and English game. In this episode: the hooker's path; clubs & provinces; life as a pro; lessons learned. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:23 Guest Introduction: Adam McBurney 00:49 Adam&a...

Ben Herring joins Rugby TTL to talk through his rugby journey as a player and coach, and his view of the game. In this episode: the playing & coaching journey; philosophy; the modern game. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 Ben Herring's Rugby Journey 01:33 Family Adv...

A Six Nations fantasy rugby special — the picks, the strategy and the differentials. In this episode: fantasy squad picks; value & differentials; captaincy; round preview. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Last Episode 00:25 Guest Introduction: Steve Noble 01:04 Steve's Rugby J...

Saner Hasan joins Rugby TTL to talk about developing rugby in Asia and the work behind growing the game. In this episode: Asian rugby; grassroots development; the challenges; the future. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Shawn Ingle joins Rugby TTL to talk through his rugby journey and his perspective on the game. In this episode: the rugby journey; the clubs; lessons from the game. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:08 Shawn's Rugby Journey: From South Africa to the UK 03:03 Joining the Ger...

Simon Middleton on coaching England's Red Roses, the rise of women's rugby and the future of the game. In this episode: coaching the Red Roses; the growth of women's rugby; big moments; what's next. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Announcement 00:28 Simon Middleton&ap...

A look at the Rugby Europe Championship — the standout moments and what's next for the tier 2 nations. In this episode: REC highlights; Georgia, Spain & Portugal; promotion & relegation; the future. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome to Episode Two  00:21 Rugby Europe Championships Recap  00:...

Series 2 of Rugby TTL kicks off — what's changed, what's coming and the plan for the new season. In this episode: season 2 launch; what's new; the season ahead. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome Back to the Rugby TTL Podcast 00:35 Introducing Adam and Grassroots Rugby 01:18 Challenges and...

A Six Nations fantasy rugby special — the picks, the strategy and the differentials. In this episode: fantasy squad picks; value & differentials; captaincy; round preview. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

The Series 1 finale — looking back at the season and what's coming next for Rugby TTL. In this episode: series 1 review; highlights; what's next. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Jack Colbourne on a winding rugby journey — New Milton to Guernsey, with Hull and New Zealand in between. In this episode: the journeyman's path; Hull & New Zealand; island rugby in Guernsey; lessons learned. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

A new chapter for Rugby TTL as Adam and Buster join the team. In this episode: the new line-up; what's changing; the plan ahead. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Another grassroots club story — Richmondshire RUFC, this time up north. In this episode: the club's story; grassroots up north; community; matchday. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Set-piece specialist Dan Richmond on going from Northampton to reshaping international lineouts and scrums. In this episode: the set-piece craft; lineouts & scrums; coaching internationally; Northampton roots. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

An early-season review of the grassroots rugby season — the form, the stories and what to watch. In this episode: early season review; grassroots form; club stories; what's ahead. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Tom Martin on an extraordinary path from London club rugby to the Olympics with the All Blacks Sevens. In this episode: the unlikely journey; sevens; the Olympics; representing New Zealand. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Matt Merritt on the Premiership Women's Rugby season return and the growth of the women's game. In this episode: the PWR season; growing women's rugby; the talent; what's next. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.

Darragh Coyle on all things in the Irish rugby system — the pathways, the provinces and how Ireland develops players. In this episode: the Irish system; provincial pathways; development; lessons for others. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.