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Rugby Legends with Arthur Dickins

Welcome to Rugby Legends – the podcast that brings you insight and advice from international players and coaches for young rugby players who are keen to learn and get better. I’m Arthur Dickins, I’m 14 years old and a keen rugby player. In each episode I sit down with amazing current and former stars of rugby to hear about their journey from first picking up a rugby ball to playing and coaching at the highest level. I get to ask them the kinds of questions that my fellow age-grade rugby players (and

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33:50

Fin Baxter: Harlequins, England, and Why Scrums...

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2026/10/09

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by Harlequins and England loosehead prop Fin Baxter, one of the most exciting young front-row forwards in the English game. Fin shares honest insight into life as a modern prop, from the brutal reality of scrummaging to the technical differences between loosehead and tighthead. He explains why the scrum is still the most important part of a prop’s job, how he prepares for opposition front rows, and why young props need to embrace the...

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56:32

Ellie Kildunne on Red Roses, Risk-Taking and Making...

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2026/09/18

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by Ellie Kildunne MBE, Bristol Bears and England full-back, World Rugby Women’s Player of the Year 2024, and World Cup winner with the Red Roses. Ellie shares her journey from playing rugby with the boys as a six-year-old in Yorkshire to becoming one of the most exciting attacking players in the world game. She talks about growing up as the only girl on the team, learning to back herself, moving away from home at sixteen, and discover...

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45:30

Charlie Bracken: Saracens, England and Carving Your...

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2026/08/28

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins sits down with Saracens scrum-half Charlie Bracken, son of England World Cup winner Kyran Bracken, to talk about carving out his own identity in the game, the demands of playing at the top level, and the mindset that's fueling his rise through the Gallagher Premiership. Charlie shares his journey from crying on the pitch at his first ever training session, to falling in love with rugby at Barnet Elizabethans, joining the Saracens academy at 14,...

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35:40

Ollie Sleightholme: Saints, Setbacks and Self-Belief

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2026/08/07

Northampton Saints and England winger Ollie Sleightholme joins Arthur Dickins to share the setbacks, lessons and mindset behind his rise through professional rugby. Ollie explains what it feels like to miss out on a major moment with your teammates, how repeated injuries changed his relationship with rugby and why finding goals away from the game helped him through rehabilitation. He also looks back at his pathway into the Saints Academy, being dropped before earning another opportunity and t...

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47:15

Ollie Hassell-Collins: The Winger Every Coach Wants

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2026/07/17

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins sits down with England international and Leicester Tigers winger Ollie Hassell-Collins to uncover the skills, mindset and work ethic that have taken him from grassroots rugby to the very top of the professional game. Ollie shares the journey from playing at Newbury RFC with his dad as coach, through the England pathway and London Irish, to representing England and becoming one of the Gallagher Premiership's most dangerous wingers. Along t...

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18:13

Asher Opoku-Fordjour: England’s New Prop Star

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2026/06/26

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by England and Sale Sharks prop Asher Opoku-Fordjour to explore one of the toughest and most misunderstood positions in rugby. Asher shares his journey from the backline to the front row, revealing how a position change transformed his career and ultimately helped him earn England honours. From learning the technical demands of tighthead and loosehead to handling the physical battles that come with life in the scrum, Asher gives a fas...

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32:37

Tommy Freeman: Lions, Saints and Never Giving Up

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2026/06/05

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by Tommy Freeman, one of the most exciting backs in world rugby. Fresh from a remarkable rise that has taken him from academy rejection to the very pinnacle of the game, Tommy shares the lessons, setbacks and experiences that shaped his journey. Tommy looks back on his early sporting life, from football and hockey to discovering rugby and eventually falling in love with the game. He opens up about being a late developer, struggling ph...

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30:22

Sevens Special - Marcus Watson | From Grassroots to...

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2026/05/15

Olympic rugby changes how a player sees the game, and in this episode of Rugby Legends, Marcus Watson explains exactly why. From choosing World Rugby Sevens Series over the traditional fifteen-a-side route, to discovering how brutally demanding elite sevens really is, this conversation opens up a side of rugby many supporters never fully see. Marcus talks honestly about the physical and mental demands of tournament rugby, why raw speed is never enough on its own, and how recovery between game...

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34:29

Scotland Icon Kenny Logan Tells All | From Adversity...

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2026/04/24

Kenny Logan joins Rugby Legends for a brilliant, honest conversation that moves far beyond career highlights. From Scotland’s current Six Nations challenge to the reality of life before professionalism, this episode gives young players and long-time rugby fans a rare look at how the game has changed through the eyes of someone who lived both eras. Very early in the conversation, Kenny gives a sharp view on where Scottish rugby sits now, why Ireland has become the biggest problem, and what mod...

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44:30

The Rugby Trainer: Coaching Rugby's Next Generation

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2026/04/03

Arthur sits down with Ben John, known to millions as The Rugby Trainer, for a conversation packed with practical advice for young players, parents, and coaches who want to understand what really improves rugby performance. From building the world’s biggest rugby coaching channel to working with elite names like Marcus Smith, Ben explains why simple habits repeated daily often matter more than flashy sessions once a week. The episode moves through Ben’s own playing story, from academy rugby an...

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33:37

James Haskell Unfiltered: From England Caps to Global...

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2026/03/13

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by James Haskell, one of the most recognisable personalities English rugby has produced. A former England and Wasps flanker with 77 caps, James is also now one of the voices behind The Good, The Bad & The Rugby, and a performer in a whole new world as a DJ. James takes Arthur right back to the beginning, including the hilarious moment his mum lied about his age and signed him up early at Maidenhead Rugby Club. From scoring his fir...

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24:14

Fin Smith: England’s Next Great Fly-Half

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2026/02/20

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by Fin Smith, one of England’s most composed young fly-halves and a key leader at Northampton Saints. Still only 23, Fin already brings calm control, sharp communication, and a clear rugby brain to every game he plays. Fin talks openly about life in the number 10 shirt. He explains why fly-halves make more mistakes than anyone else on the pitch, how elite players learn to reset quickly, and why communication can matter more than size ...

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33:24

Will Greenwood: The Pursuit of Better

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2026/01/30

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins sits down with England World Cup winner and three-time British & Irish Lion, Will Greenwood, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, learning, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of getting better. Will reflects on life beyond the pitch, from his early days balancing amateur rugby with a career in banking, to his current role in the world of artificial intelligence. He explains how elite sport prepares you for the real world, why ...

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37:16

Martin Johnson: Winning at Every Level

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2026/01/09

In this episode of Rugby Legends, Arthur Dickins is joined by one of the most respected figures the game has ever produced — Martin Johnson. Former England captain, World Cup winner, Lions leader, and a player who defined what standards really mean at the highest level. Martin breaks down what it actually takes to beat the All Blacks, why England’s current squad depth is the strongest it’s been in years, and how small decisions — like when to take points — can change the psychology of a Test ...

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24:36

Freddie Steward: Inside The England Camp

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2025/12/19

Inside this special Rugby Legends episode, Arthur sits down with England fullback Freddie Steward for a conversation that lifts the curtain on elite rugby life. From inside jokes at Pennyhill Park to the toughest opponents he has ever faced, this episode offers young players real insight into what the pathway to the top truly feels like. Freddie shares how England camp really works behind the scenes, the pressure that comes with international selection, and the moments that make it all worthw...

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30:01

Charlie Hodgson: The Thinking Game of Playing Fly Half

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2025/11/28

Charlie Hodgson joins Arthur to share the real thinking game behind playing fly half at the highest level. From being a nervous nine year old who would not get out of the car, to becoming the Premiership’s all time leading points scorer, Charlie talks through the lessons that shaped him. He explains how confidence grows, how to bounce back after bad games, and why watching full matches matters far more than highlight reels. He also breaks down goal kicking routines, defensive struggles, and w...

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44:36

Lewis Moody: Tenacity, Persistence and Never Giving Up

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2025/11/07

Lewis Moody, also known as “Mad Dog,” joins Arthur Dickins on Rugby Legends to share stories from his journey as one of England’s fiercest flankers. From his first tackles as a five-year-old to winning the 2003 Rugby World Cup, Lewis opens up about the mindset, sacrifices, and lessons that shaped his career. In this episode, Lewis talks about balancing multiple sports before committing fully to rugby, how an accidental position switch from centre to flanker transformed his future, and what it...

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40:10

Richard Hill: Lessons from a World Cup Winner and...

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2025/10/17

Richard Hill – World Cup winner, England legend, and the ultimate back row warrior. In this episode of Rugby Legends, Richard opens up about his journey from multi-sport beginnings to becoming one of the most respected flankers in rugby history. He shares the secret ingredients that shaped his success – from the friendships forged in the game, to the toughest coaches that pushed him further than he thought possible. Richard reveals what it really takes to master the flanker position, overcome...

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32:21

Jim Hamilton: Scotland Rugby Legend on Life,...

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2025/09/26

Jim Hamilton, former Scotland lock and British & Irish Lion, joins Arthur Dickins on Rugby Legends to share his journey from football pitches in Coventry to the world’s biggest rugby stages. Jim talks openly about his late start in rugby, the struggles of learning skills at speed, and the setbacks that shaped his career. From Leicester to Saracens, and 63 Scotland caps, he reveals the brutal truths of injuries, leadership, and what it takes to survive at the top. This episode also dives i...

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31:20

Jack Nowell: Forging a Career at Exeter and Beyond

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2025/09/05

Jack Nowell’s journey from the Cornish coast to the international rugby stage is packed with surprises, challenges, and lessons every young player can learn from. In this episode, Arthur sits down with the England and British & Irish Lions star to uncover the real stories behind his career. From an unexpected switch in sports to becoming one of the game’s most recognisable wingers, Jack shares how belief, adaptability, and hard work shaped his success. You’ll hear about the coaches who in...

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