#8 - Meet the Men’s Army v Navy Rugby Teams 2023
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The annual Army v Navy rugby match is the largest amateur sporting event in the UK. The first match took place in 1878 and continues to be a huge date in the sporting calendar, attracting enormous crowds to the 82,000 capacity Twickenham stadium every single year. In this episode, Fear Naught podcast host, James Banks, sat down with some of this year's competitors. He chatted to Lance Corporal Stephen “Jenks” Jenkinson from the Army Men’s Team, Leading Physical Instructor Scott Makepeace and Leading Airman Ben “Bubba” Watson from the Men’s Navy Team. They were joined by guest co-host Cath Brazier, Deputy Sport Editor at BFBS. They will clash on Saturday 13th May, and with both teams ensuring they’re in better condition than ever, this match is set to be the closest yet. Click here to be the first to find out about our latest inspiring articles, podcasts and challenges from Fear Naught and an exclusive 10% discount on Fear Naught merch: https://fearnaught.uk/ Inspired to take on your own sporting challenge? Click to shop our range of performance wear: https://fearnaught.uk/collections/performance-wear 100% of profits from FEAR NAUGHT go directly to Scotty's Little Soldiers to ensure that we can support more bereaved military children.
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