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What’s All The Ruckus?

Charlie Elliott and Josh Saunders

A podcast showcasing international rugby stories from outside the top nations (Also known as Tier 2/3) in depth that you won’t hear anywhere else 🌍 Episodes out weekly with guests ⭐️

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00:34:56

The birth of Albanian rugby | Orion Jucja

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2025/12/16

In this episode, we sit down with Orion Jucja, co-founder of the Albania Rugby Federation and the Tirana Lions Rugby Club, alongside his close collaborator Arnaldo Telo, to hear the remarkable story of how rugby found a home in Albania.Orion takes us back to the early days — the curiosity, the obstacles, and the moments of belief it took to introduce a largely unknown sport to a new country. From playing on improvised pitches to building a national federation, this conversation is as much about

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00:35:17

Hong Kong China’s road to the 2027 World Cup | Paul...

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2025/12/10

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Altier, Hong Kong China international and future 2027 Rugby World Cup representative. Recorded before the tournament draw, we now know Hong Kong China will be facing New Zealand, hosts Australia, and Chile—a monumental stage for Paul and his teammates.Paul becomes our third guest from Hong Kong, joining Alex Post and Matt Worley, and it was fascinating to hear yet another unique perspective on their remarkable qualification journey.We dive into what rugby life

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00:41:00

Gibraltar’s push for a home in Rugby Europe | Stuart...

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2025/12/02

This week, we sit down with Stuart Porro, a proud Gibraltarian and key figure in Gibraltar Rugby, ahead of Rugby Europe’s pivotal vote on December 6th.With both Gibraltar and Greece awaiting decisions that could reshape their rugby futures, Porro opens up about the emotion, history and decades of dedication behind Gibraltar’s bid for membership.From the Rock’s deep-rooted rugby culture and the unique Europa Point Stadium to the sacrifices made by volunteers and players alike, Stuart shares why this

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00:49:39

The Fiji-forged coach building a new era in Poland |...

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2025/11/25

In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Davies, the newly appointed Head of 7s in Poland—a role that sees him overseeing both the Men’s and Women’s national sevens programmes. Although only a couple of months into leading the full programme, Chris is no stranger to Polish 7s, having previously served as the head coach of the men’s side.Chris brings a wealth of international experience to the conversation. Before moving to Poland, he worked as Skills Coach with the legendary Fiji 7s, and was part of

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00:42:15

The Ghana international using his platform for change...

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2025/11/18

In this episode, we’re joined by Frank Sackey — Ghana international, rugby all-rounder, and all-round great guy. Frank plays both 7s and 15s, and although he’s based in the UK, his heart has always been closely tied to Ghana. He talks openly about what it feels like to pull on the Ghana jersey, not just as an athlete, but as someone honouring his family, his roots, and the place that shaped him.Frank also gives us a warm, honest look at rugby culture in Ghana — the energy, the community, the

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00:45:03

The Swedish prop making Premiership history |...

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2025/11/11

In this episode, we’re joined by Ale Loman, the Swedish prop making history as the first Swedish male player to feature in the Premiership, following his debut for Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints. Ale takes us through his remarkable journey — from growing up in Lund, discovering rugby as a teenager, to studying in the UK and earning his spot at Nottingham before his loan move to the Tigers.We talk about what drives him, his passion for representing Sweden, and what his story means for

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00:44:46

How one man started rugby in Belize | Tony Gillings’...

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2025/11/04

This week, we dive into the inspiring story of Tony Gillings, the man credited with founding rugby in Belize. After first visiting the country in the 1980s with the UK military, Tony couldn’t shake his connection to the place. Decades later, he made a life-changing decision — quitting his job, packing up everything, and moving to Belize to introduce the sport he loved to a whole new community.Join us as we explore Tony’s journey, the challenges of building a sport from the ground up, and how one

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00:38:21

Growing the game in the Gulf | Adam Wallace's Bahrain...

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2025/10/29

In today’s episode, we’re heading to the Middle East to chat with Bahrain’s Adam Wallace — a man who’s worn just about every hat possible within Bahrain Rugby Club and the national setup. From Director of Rugby to head coach and captain, Adam has been at the heart of the club’s growth and the country’s emerging rugby scene.While Bahrain Rugby Club has long been a cornerstone of Gulf rugby, 2025 marked a historic milestone with the Bahrain national team’s first-ever international fixture, a dominant

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00:34:21

Czech rugby stalwart calls time | James Faktor on...

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2025/10/21

On today’s podcast, we’re joined by James Faktor — a stalwart of the Czechia national rugby team and a mainstay in their recent Rugby Europe Trophy campaigns.With the new Trophy cycle kicking off this weekend, this episode started out as a timely preview of what lies ahead for Czechia and the competition as a whole. But what we didn’t expect was for James to drop some big news during the chat — after years of representing his country, he’s officially retired from international rugby, despite there

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00:36:50

The US-based coach behind the Volcanoes' rise |...

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2025/10/14

On today's podcast we’re joined by Josh Sutcliffe, the head coach and former player of the Philippines men’s 15s side — better known as the Volcanoes.Rugby in the Philippines was inactive for a number of years until Josh helped to bring it back late last year.The national team is enjoying a strong spell right now, with a growing pool of diaspora players from rugby heartlands like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, all proudly pulling on the jersey. At the same time, there’s an exciting domestic

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00:43:08

The halfback brothers playing in the Rugby Europe...

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2025/10/07

On today's podcast we have two brothers who will be playing together in the Rugby Europe Trophy this season, for newly promoted Denmark.We have previously spoken to head coach Andreas Robertson but thought it would interesting to get a player perspective on their chances ahead of what will likely be a challenging campaign.On a positive note, we speak about their journey to qualifying for the second tier of European rugby, what it is like for both of them playing alongside such a close relative, and

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00:49:13

Mexico’s MLR Trailblazer | Alejandro “Bola” Pradillo

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2025/09/30

On today’s pod, we’re joined by Alejandro “Bola” Pradillo — prop, trailblazer, and the first Mexican player to break into Major League Rugby. After signing with the San Diego Legion in 2024, Bola made history at the top level of North American rugby. But a whirlwind summer — which saw the Legion merge with LA Rugby Club and three other MLR teams fold — left him without a contract and the league in uncertain waters.We talk about what that experience has been like, the broader instability in the MLR,

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00:31:44

Switzerland's journey to the Rugby Europe...

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2025/09/23

Being of South African, Irish and Swiss descent is certainly the hallmark of a culturally unique fella. However, add domiciling in England to that and you have a man who is the epitome of a globalised world! This week we are joined by the fascinating Donovan O’Grady who combines his day job of working for the Rugby Players Association with being a Switzerland international rugby player. In the pod, Donovan provides his insights into Swiss rugby and the interaction of his day job with Tier 1 players

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00:31:53

The nation with no senior national team (yet) |...

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2025/09/16

On today’s pod, we’re joined by Eldar Karimov, President of the Azerbaijan Rugby Federation. Unlike many unions chasing quick results, Eldar is taking a different path — putting 100% of his focus into growing the game at youth level. Right now, there’s no senior national team in Azerbaijan, and that’s by design. Eldar’s committed to building a strong grassroots system first, with the long-term goal of one day competing with regional powerhouses like Georgia. It’s a refreshingly honest and ambitious

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00:32:22

The German Bundesliga's recent restructuring |...

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2025/09/09

This week we step away from the international game to discuss German domestic rugby with President of the Bundesliga, Niko Colic. Niko discusses the state of German rugby, the restructuring of the Bundesliga as well as his short and long term ambitions for rugby in Germany. Check out www.AIMS.co.uk for all of your accounting, financial and business needs. Huge thank you to Rugby in Germany for setting this up.Find them at: @rugby.in.germany on Instagram and @rugbyingermany on XOur socials:X:

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00:34:38

The emergence of rugby in Grenada | Head coach Rob...

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2025/09/02

This week we swap cold Scandinavia for the warm Caribbean to discuss Grenadian rugby with Head Coach Rob Edison.In the podcast, we discuss Rob’s plans for Grenada, as well as his unique coaching trajectory and how this benefits him in his current role.For those who don’t know, Grenada is certainly a fledging rugby nation considering that they only played their first XV game this July. However, this is not to say there is not an interest in the sport on the island, with this being something Rob

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00:28:04

How to get over 70 caps for a Tier 3 nation | Finland...

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2025/08/29

On today’s pod we are joined by Finnish rugby royalty Thomas Finell. With a staggering 70 caps to his name, Finell is certainly a Tier 3 stalwart who has experienced all the highs and lows of playing international rugby for Finland. As part of our Scandinavian double header with Andreas Robertson, this is once again another podcast ideal for those wanting to learn more about rugby in the Nordic nations.Check out www.AIMS.co.uk for all of your accounting, financial and business needs. X:

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00:28:09

Denmark's preparation for the Rugby Europe Trophy |...

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2025/08/26

This week we are joined by former Danish sevens player and current Denmark XV Head Coach Andreas Robertson. Currently ranked 60th in the world, Andreas discusses Denmark’s recent promotion from the Rugby Europe Conference, as well as how Denmark will attempt to bridge the gap to teams in the division above. This is an exciting listen for those interested in both Nordic rugby and the development of rugby in a European Tier 3 nation. Check out www.AIMS.co.uk for all of your accounting, financial and

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00:30:10

Canada's Pacific Nations Cup and Rugby World Cup...

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2025/08/19

This week we welcome Canadian Head Coach Steve Meehan onto the podcast. With over 20 years of coaching experience which has taken Steve from his native Australia to Bath in the English Premiership, Canadian fans will be eager to see how Steve can revolutionise the men’s team following their failed qualification for the 2023 World Cup.We discuss Steve’s ambitions with Canada for their upcoming Pacific Nations Cup campaign, the importance of qualifying for the 2027 World Cup and general developments

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00:26:04

What qualifying for your first ever World Cup feels...

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2025/08/13

We are back with a very exciting guest this week, with Hong Kong China hooker Alex Post on to talk all about their recent qualification to the 2027 World Cup (their first ever).Having played for his national team for over a decade, Post had plenty of insight on the progression of his nation and how they've reached this point.Lots on his own personal career and his club side Richmond as well after their promotion to the Champ.Check out www.AIMS.co.uk for all of your accounting, financial and

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