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Amateur Rugby Podcast

This weekly show will explore the world of amateur rugby union - the people, clubs and stories that make it the lifeblood of the game we love.

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47:00

CLASSIC - We want players to believe that we’re...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/10/19

Hello Amateurs! We’re back with another Classic episode and this one is with my former Cheltenham RFC team-mate and Prem Rugby Assistant Referee - Phil Watters. This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we talked about playing and coaching the England Police and Phil’s transition into refereeing including some incredible insights into the role of the modern day official. LINKS You can get hold of Phil on Instagram @daddles2243 (https://www.instagram.com/daddles2243/) England Police RUFC

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44:22

#187 - Adam Higgins - Attack wins games but defence...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/10/12

My guest this week is Ellingham & Ringwood player and Defence Coach - Adam Higgins. We talked about: Adam’s passion for defence What principles underlie his coaching Some of Adam’s defence heroes A world tour of Adam’s playing experience, including time in Canada, Australia and Cornwall! This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Adam Higgins on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-higgins-85b2a883/ Adam Higgins on Instagram - @Adam.higgins13

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01:01:19

CLASSIC - I got filled in most weeks - Tom Lindsay - #11

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/10/05

My guest this week is Bristol Bears hooker, Tom Lindsay. Tom and I first locked horns during a London 1 game between Sutton & Epsom and Old Colfeians. We later went on to become team-mates at both Blackheath and Esher. This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 and we took a lovely stroll down memory lane through Tom’s career with some key learning points around player development, the role of the coach and especially team culture. LINKS You can get in contact with Tom: @tomlindsay02 on

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39:03

#186 - Shaun Knight - He gave me a couple of painful...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/09/14

My guest this week is former Gloucester, Bath, and Dragons prop-forward Shaun Knight. We talked about: Breaking into the Gloucester side Playing in u20 World Cups The influence of some of the game’s great props His most difficult opponent His return to boyhood club, Matson, as a player-coach. This is a great episode full of front-row chat - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Shaun Knight on Instagram - @ShaunKnight3 - https://www.instagram.com/shaunknight3/ Matson RFC

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58:47

CLASSIC - Tackling Christian Cullen - David Slemen - #10

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/08/31

'Slem' was my captain and fly-half when I played at Esher, so it’s highly appropriate that he should feature in episode 10 of the podcast. This interview was recorded in August 2019 and we chatted about the state of the professional game, lessons from captaincy and skills learned in rugby that can be transferred into business. LINKS David Slemen can be contacted on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslemen/) and Twitter @DaveSlem (https://twitter.com/DaveSlem) Elite Performance Partners

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43:39

#185 - Colin Dalgarno - We raised £2.6 million

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/08/24

My guest this week is Strathaven RFC President - Colin Dalgarno We talked about: Raising £2.6 million Being awarded the British Empire Medal Incredible facilities development And how he broke his back playing the game we love. This is an unbelievable episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Colin Dalgarno on Facebook - https://facebook.com/chunkd1 Strathaven RFC on Facebook - https://facebook.com/strathaven.rugbyclub Strathaven RFC links - https://linktr.ee/strathavenrugby Hearts & Balls charity -

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37:14

#184 - Jamie Simpson - Celebrate the small successes

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/08/16

My guest this week is Dalkeith RFC President - Jamie Simpson We talked about: Winning the National Community Club of the Year award and all that entailed. Dalkeith’s 125 Year anniversary and tour. The incredible growth of the Women’s section. This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Dalkeith RFC website - https://www.dalkeithrugbyclub.com/ Dalkeith RFC on Instagram - @dalkeithrfc - https://www.instagram.com/dalkeithrfc/ GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v

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46:24

#183 - Match Report | 3rd Test [Australia vs British...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/08/02

The series is over, another 4 years to wait till we can join together and do it all over again. This one ended with the Wallabies roaring back to avoid a whitewash - and didn’t they deserve it! Elko and I discuss all the major incidents and share our thoughts on the Lions tour as a whole and the Wallabies' prospects going forward. What do you think? #Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v British & Irish Lions Store

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44:24

#182 - Match Report | 2nd Test [Australia vs British...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/07/26

That was an incredible Test Match in the MCG in Melbourne, Australia. So much incident, so many great bits of play and so much for myself and Elko to dig into! #Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v British & Irish Lions Store - https://bil.sjv.io/9gNaL4 BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amateurrugbypodcast PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon

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32:20

#181 - Match Report [Australia vs British & Irish...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/07/20

We discuss all the big incidents, refereeing decisions, momentum shifts and how the result of this game might affect the series going forwards. This is our Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test Match Report. Settle in… https://tinyurl.com/ybwd4j87 What do you think? #Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies GET STASH England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v British & Irish Lions Store - https://bil.sjv.io/9gNaL4 BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better

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01:04:59

#180 - Richard French - I didn’t realise how much I...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/07/06

My guest this week is my former Bhubesi Pride teammate - Richard French. We talked about: Coaching rugby to kids in Africa Playing rugby in the British Army Experiences of the Army/Navy game Various roles within the British Army, including anti-poaching roles in Africa Finding Ultra marathons and how they are incredible for physical and mental health This is a truly inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Ultra 4 Charity - https://ultra4charity.com/ For Rangers

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39:14

CLASSIC - He was bullying us with his skills! - Sammy...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/06/28

I’ve known Sammy for many years and we’ve been opponents and team-mates. We have some common interests, two of which are stats and sports. This was exemplified when Sammy thrust the book ‘Moneyball’ by Michael Lewis into my hand one day and said: “read this, you’ll love it.” 24hrs later, I’d read that and I’d loved it! This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we talked about scrummaging, playing against your mates and post-rugby career pastimes. It was a delight to catch up with Sammy and I

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01:02:40

CLASSIC - We weren’t allowed to kick it - Ben Ward - #7

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/06/19

Ben is the Director of Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders and has been involved with the club since their days in London Div 2. He was fly-half and Head Coach during the 2012-13 season when I played my single season for the club. This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 at the always improving home of Ealing Trailfinders - Vallis Way. We covered some fascinating topics: The changes Ben has witnessed whilst climbing the leagues, thoughts on the new law trials and providing a fabulous environment

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21:32

CLASSIC - We weren’t allowed to kick it - Ben Ward - #7

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/06/10

Ben is the Director of Rugby at Ealing Trailfinders and has been involved with the club since their days in London Div 2. He was fly-half and Head Coach during the 2012-13 season when I played my single season for the club. This interview was recorded August of 2000 and 19 at the always improving home of Ealing Trailfinders - Vallis Way. We covered some fascinating topics: The changes Ben has witnessed whilst climbing the leagues, thoughts on the new law trials and providing a fabulous environment

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01:07:02

CLASSIC - It’s the players with the best core skills...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/06/08

Geezer and I have crossed paths in rugby circles in almost every capacity as players, coaches, on the same team and on opposite sides. Now I have been retired for some time, it is with great clarity that I can say that Mike is the best coach I ever had - a superb mixture of incredibly detailed technical appreciation, motivational skills and the ability to create a culture that bred excellence are just some of the reasons why I rate him so highly. This interview was recorded in August of 2019 and we

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01:05:43

#179 - Conor Mullin - Rugby isn’t black and white

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/05/11

Rugby isn’t black and white - Conor Mullin - #179 My guest this week is Otley RFC player and Mullin Strength and Fitness founder - Conor Mullin. We talked about: Developing late in the Ulster pathway Captaining Leeds Beckett University Getting selected for Yorkshire u20s Playing for a famous club like Otley Self-development and his desire for constant learning. Building a Strength and Fitness business. This is an inspirational episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Conor Mullin on Instagram -

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01:20:49

CLASSIC - I’m not a f*@£ing medic! - Andy Muldoon - #6

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/05/04

Andy was a former team-mate at Old Colfeians RFC and he also played plenty of rugby for Bedford Athletic and North Bristol. We talked about Mulders’ rugby journey which flowed into very interesting topics like the rights and wrongs of team initiations and the pros and cons of earning money in the murky world of semi-professionalism. There are also a couple of truly heartwarming rugger tales. LINKS @andymuldoon on Twitter The Drop-goal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3zseJ8sE3A Muldoon's Amazing

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49:15

#178 - Claire Kurpil - Twickenham in one year!

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/27

My guest this week is Ashby RFC Secretary and Women’s Rugby lead - Claire Kurpil. We talked about: How Ashby RFC has grown a successful women’s section in less than a year. The benefits of T1 rugby (but not at the expense of full-contact). The love of going on tour. How The Bullettes will be part of the very first T1 game at the Allianz Stadium. This is a fantastic episode, full of passion and positivity - I hope you enjoy. LINKS Ashby RFC - https://www.ashbyrfc.co.uk/ Ashby Bullettes on Instagram

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41:42

CLASSIC - I got stabbed in the hip by a dwarf - Rod...

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/20

I first met Rod Turner as a teammate at Esher RFC. An athletic 2nd Row, Rod is one of the most universally liked players I have encountered in our great sport. He's a real team man and social king. We had a brilliant chat about video stitch-ups, Italian flash-mobs and what it’s like to play for the 2nd XV of every rugby club in London. LINKS Contact Rod via email - rod@incomethroughproperty.co.uk Rod’s Podcast - The Rodcast can be found here

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31:55

#177 - Karl White - MAN v FAT

Amateur Rugby Podcast ·

2025/04/13

My guest this week is the lead for MAN v FAT Rugby - Karl White. We talked about: .The history of MAN v FAT How MAN v FAT Rugby was born The specific benefits of group sport in the weight-loss journey Some incredible early success stories This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy. LINKS MAN v FAT Rugby - https://manvfatrugby.com/ Just Ask A Question - https://jaaq.org/home Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/manvfatrugby Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/manvfatrugby/ TikTok

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