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Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast

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A Rugby Podcast that wants to shine a light on all of Rugby outside of the Mainstream.

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Episode 18 - The Tom Blackburn Interview - From...

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2024/08/16

Tom Blackburn, Director of Rugby at Rugby Navy, discusses his rugby journey and the development of Navy rugby. He highlights the importance of performance-based selection and the need for a larger player pool. Tom also mentions the improvements made in the Navy rugby system, including professional training camps and a focus on strength and nutrition. He discusses the challenges faced by the women's team and the efforts to close the gap with the army. Tom emphasizes the role of external coache...

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Episode 17 - The Warren Abrahams Interview - A One...

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2024/08/09

In this episode of the Rugby Through the Leagues podcast, host Carl interviews Warren Abrahams, a rugby coach with extensive experience in both sevens and 15s rugby. They discuss Abrahams' rugby journey, his preference for coaching sevens, and the potential benefits of players and coaches participating in the sevens circuit. They also touch on the growth of rugby in Brazil and Abrahams' role in developing the sport in the country. The conversation covers topics such as the importance of plann...

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Episode 16 - The Havant RFC Interview - Coach Oz &...

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2024/08/02

Will Knight and Lewis Osborne discuss their rugby journeys and the resurgence of Havant Rugby Club. They talk about the challenges they faced and the steps they took to rebuild the club and improve on the field. They highlight the importance of building a strong team culture and values, as well as the impact of having a high-quality artificial pitch. They also discuss the club's recruitment strategy and their ambitions for the future, both on and off the pitch. The conversation with Will and ...

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Episode 15 - The Charlie Beech Interview - From...

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2024/07/26

Charlie Beech shares his 20-year rugby journey, highlighting the challenges and financial struggles faced by professional rugby players. He discusses the mismanagement of the sport, the lack of support for transitioning athletes, and the impact of financial instability on players' careers. Charlie also introduces Front Row Support, an organization aimed at providing holistic support and networking opportunities for athletes transitioning out of professional sports. The conversation covers var...

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Episode 14 - The Sean Shepherd Interview - From...

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2024/07/19

Sean Shepherd shares his rugby journey, from playing at Gosport to captaining Hampshire and the challenges of moving up the leagues with Havant. He discusses the club's progress, the impact of the pitch, and the upcoming season in the regional league. Sean Shepherd discusses his experiences in rugby, including playing with and against top players, the impact of influential coaches, and his personal fitness goals for the upcoming season. He also shares insights into the club's approach to play...

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Episode 13 - The James Shanahan Interview - From...

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2024/07/12

James Shanahan, Director of Rugby at Blackheath Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and the challenges faced by the club. The club has ambitions to reach the Championship but is currently focused on being a top-four National One club. The landscape of rugby in England, particularly in the Championship, is uncertain due to financial constraints and the RFU's proposed funding. Blackheath has a diverse player pool and relies on recruitment and loan players to strengthen the squad. The club also...

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Episode 12 - The Joe Batley Interview - Cancer...

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2024/07/05

Joe Batley, a pro rugby player, shares his inspiring journey from battling cancer to returning to the game. He discusses the support he received, his approach to training, and the impact of fatherhood on his perspective. The conversation covers the challenges of returning to professional rugby after a cancer diagnosis, the impact of injuries on a player's career, the structure and sustainability of the English rugby divisions, and the future of the Premiership and Championship leagues. It als...

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Episode 11 - The Kiano Fourie Interview - From a...

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2024/06/28

Kiano Fourie, a high performance coach for Rugby India, shares his journey from South Africa to India and discusses the development of rugby in India, the challenges, and the future goals for the sport. The conversation covers the growth and development of rugby in India, including the challenges and opportunities faced by the sport. It also explores the potential for professionalization and the regional structure of the game. The conversation delves into the geographical and logistical aspec...

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69:35

Episode 10 - The Russell Earnshaw Interview - From...

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2024/06/21

In this conversation, Russell Earnshaw discusses his rugby journey and experiences as a player and coach. He emphasizes the importance of enjoying the game and appreciating amateur rugby. He also talks about his time playing sevens and the benefits it brings to players and coaches. The conversation touches on the limitations of coaches in rugby, including their attitude towards learning, access to expertise, and the politics within the game. The lack of innovation in the sport is also discuss...

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Episode 9 - The Mark Witcher Interview - One Club...

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2024/06/14

SummaryMark Witcher, assistant coach at Portsmouth Rugby Club, shares his rugby journey and experiences coaching at Portsmouth and Hampshire. He played for Portsmouth Rugby Club throughout his career and had the opportunity to captain the twos and the vets. Mark mentions players he played with who went on to make it, including Oscar Wingham and Brendan Tracy. He also talks about players who didn't make it but should have, such as Matt Brano and Rich Herring. Mark also discusses his coaching e...

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Episode 8 - The Matt Mclean Interview - The Highest...

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2024/06/07

Matt McLean, the all-time highest point scorer in the National leagues of rugby, joins the podcast. He shares his rugby journey, starting from playing in Wales at a young age and progressing through school and university rugby. Matt highlights the importance of school rugby in Wales and the opportunities it provided, including touring Australia and playing in the World Schools Festival in Dubai. He also discusses the potential of the university system as a talent pool for clubs and suggests e...

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Episode 7 - The Michelle Holdsworth Interview -...

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2024/05/31

Michelle Holdsworth, captain of the England Deaf Rugby Union (EDIU), discusses the challenges faced by deaf rugby players and the need for financial support. She highlights the efforts of the team manager, Gloria, in securing sponsorship and funding for tours. Michelle also talks about the upcoming tour to South Africa and the fundraising efforts required to make it happen. She shares her personal rugby journey, including how she became deaf due to an injury on the field. Michelle emphasizes ...

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Episode 6 - The Ed Birch Interview - The Nags Charity...

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2024/05/24

Ed Birch, a rugby player from the Nags Charity Barbarians, shares his journey and the charity's fundraising events. The Nags Charity Barbarians is a grassroots level club that raises money for cancer research UK. They organize biannual fixtures against other clubs and also participate in crazy challenges to raise funds. Their first challenge was pulling a canal boat from Birmingham to Worcester. They have also done a canoeing challenge on the River Severn and climbed Mount Snowdon multiple ti...

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60:37

Episode 5 - The Liam Perkins Interview - The...

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2024/05/17

Liam Perkins shares his rugby journey, starting from a young age at Gosport and Fareham Rugby Club and progressing through the ranks. He talks about his time at Newbury, Ealing Trailfinders, and Worthing, where he served as club captain. Liam then discusses his current role as a player-coach at Petersfield Rugby Club and the club's aspirations to become one of the best clubs in Hampshire. He also mentions the challenges of sustaining a club at higher levels and the importance of building a st...

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Episode 4 - The Si Pickett Interview - Purple Cobras,...

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2024/05/10

Si Pickett, creator of the Purple Cobra 7s team, discusses his rugby journey and the development of sevens rugby. He shares his experience playing with talented players who went on to make it in professional rugby, as well as those who didn't but should have. Si also talks about the growth of Havant RFC and the success of the Purple Cobras as a charity sevens team. The conversation covers various topics related to epilepsy and sevens rugby. Si discusses different types of seizures and the imp...

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58:26

Episode 3 - English & Rugby Europe Review

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2024/05/03

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71:15

Episode 2 - The Mark Pollard Interview

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2024/04/26

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28:58

Introduction

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2024/04/19

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