Talkin' Ruggers

Scott Smith has spent his career designing products for some of the biggest names in sport, including Nike, ASICS, and Canterbury . Now, he’s bringing everything he’s learned into his own venture: Code 15 — a rugby lifestyle brand built on heritage, quality, and storytelling. In this episode, Scott shares his journey from rugby player to product innovator, reflecting on how the game has shaped his...

Darian Ducci is the creator behind Bok On Tour and Off The Pitch , two platforms helping rugby reach new audiences through storytelling, social media, and behind-the-scenes content. In this episode, Darian shares his rugby journey from South Africa to the UK , discussing the influence of coaching, school rugby, and the culture that makes South African rugby so unique. We explore how he built his p...

Dylan Kay is the founder of Kick IQ , a rugby kicking coach and content creator helping players better understand one of the most important — and misunderstood — skills in the game. In this episode, we dive into Dylan’s journey from rugby player to specialist coach, how he built Kick IQ through content creation, and why enjoying the game is still the foundation of long-term success. We also get in...

Charlie Powell is a rugby player and content creator who has taken his career across the UK, Australia, and New Zealand , gaining a unique perspective on the global game. In this episode, we break down his journey through different rugby systems, the differences between Premiership and Championship rugby , and what sets cultures like New Zealand apart. Charlie shares insights on rugby pathways, me...

Alex Pearce, founder of P Sports , has been around rugby since a young age — but his journey into the industry took a very different route. From reselling vintage clothing to building a brand through social media and rugby content , Alex has grown one of the most recognisable pages in the space. In this episode, we break down how he built his platform, why authenticity and personality drive growth...

Follow Harrison here - https://www.instagram.com/harrisontrains/ Harrison Trains is a rugby coach and grassroots advocate on a mission to improve grassroots rugby from the ground up. In this episode, we dive into simple, effective ways to level up your game — from rugby training tips and nutrition advice to building better habits that actually translate onto the pitch. Harrison shares his approach...

Follow Finlay here... https://www.instagram.com/finlay_reith?igsh=cnV6dG05emhraW9t Finlay Reith went from casual rugby fan to full-time content creator in the professional game. In this episode, we unpack his journey into rugby media, his transition from university to working at RugbyPass , and what really goes into building engaging rugby content today. Finlay shares insights into player access,...

JOIN MY SIX NATIONS FANTASY LEAGUE - https://fantasy.sixnationsrugby.com/m6n/#welcome/register?sponsor_player_code=o5zymrc&league_id=187372 Rugby has always been more than just a game for Robbie Gillette. Growing up in South Africa, he was immersed in one of the most intense and iconic rugby cultures in the world — where schoolboy rugby, family influence, and larger-than-life role models shape...

In this episode, we sit down with Josef Weber — rugby influencer and strength & conditioning coach — to unpack his journey from a shy young lad finding his feet in the game to becoming a recognised voice in modern rugby culture. Josef opens up about his early experiences with rugby, the pressures that come with performance expectations, and the mental health challenges that often sit behind bo...

Luca Feser is the founder of CURVA , a new rugby gym app designed to give players tailored, position-specific training in a sport that’s too often stuck in one-size-fits-all thinking. Coming from a corporate tech background, Luca has brought structure, data, and a fresh mindset into rugby — without losing sight of what actually makes better players. In this episode, we talk about why rugby has dev...

Tiarnan Neville — better known as The Rugby T — has one of the most international rugby journeys you’ll come across. Growing up playing rugby in Hong Kong , before moving through Ireland, England, and Canada , Tiarnan has experienced the game across multiple cultures, systems, and levels — all while chasing the ultimate goal of earning a professional contract. In this episode, Tiarnan breaks down...

Old Novo is one of the freshest names in the ever-growing rugby fashion industry. Matt Dehaty, the founder, quit his job at Gymshark and drew on his experience as Global Product Manager for Nike Rugby to launch a brand for fans who want something a little more stylish than a replica match jersey on game day. In this episode, we get into how growing up in the sporting hotspot of the North East shap...

If you’ve watched a rugby highlight compilation on YouTube in the last decade, chances are it came from Andrew Forde — but if you walked past him in the street, you’d never know it. Andrew has amassed hundreds of millions of views across his channel without ever stepping in front of the camera, shaping how fans experience the game through cinematic editing, storytelling, and world-class highlight...

Ever wondered how a pro rugby player turns early retirement into one of the biggest online rugby coaching brands in the world? Ben John (aka @therugbytrainer) shows us how it’s done. ⚡ Ben John — better known as The Rugby Trainer — grew up playing rugby in Wales during their golden generation. His love for all sports became his point of difference on the field — helping him rise through the Welsh...

“He’s been to the rugby corners of the world most people don’t even know exist.” 🌍🏉 If there’s rugby being played in some remote village halfway around the world, you can bet that Max Courtis has already found it, been there, and filmed a documentary about it... Drawing on his experience playing for Exeter University and representing England Students , Max first used rugby as a way to travel — c...

Jake Colley-Davies — better known as Caradoc Conditioning — is one of the original and biggest online rugby strength & conditioning coaches. 💪 After completing his studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University, rather than the conventional route to full-time employment, Jake pioneered a path from the fitness industry into the rugby community, a transition that’s since inspired countless other co...

Jack Wiles is the founder of RB Club (formerly Rugby Buckets) — a rugby lifestyle brand bringing something fresh to the game. But Jack didn’t take the most traditional route into the rugby industry… In this episode, we chat about the parallels between army and rugby culture, how he’s used lessons from his past to build his brand, and his mission to create the coolest brand in rugby! 🏉 Rugby is bu...

🤯 Will Owen from Squidge Rugby lifts the lid on how two brothers turned their rugby obsession into one of YouTube’s biggest rugby channels... Will Owen is one half of the iconic YouTube rugby duo — Squidge Rugby! 🏉 Arguably the original rugby content creators, the brothers first began posting videos about their beloved Ospreys back in 2018. Since then, they’ve used their deep rugby knowledge and...

Dave Algie is one of the most passionate rugby nauses our game has ever been fortunate enough to have 🏉🤓 He is the founder of Rugby's Lineal World Titles: the Raeburn Shield (men) and Utrecht Shield (women) 🏆 A competition similar to boxing world titles, where the "winner stays on" and puts the trophy on the line every time they take the field 🤯 Although Dave founded the competition in the lat...

Duncan Wood (or Boomfa Vintage as he is known to most) is the leading rugby jersey reseller in the world! 🌎 His love for reselling rugby kit has taken him from uni rags all the way to Sky Sports riches... 📺 As well as talking through his journey, we delved a little deeper into how you too can monetise your own passion to make a living through the world of content, and of course put the rugby wor...