Episodes
Mark chats once again to the dynamic duo of Bradley Davies and Lou Reed about the Summer Series between Wales and South Africa and also some memories of pre-seasons past!
Published 08/23/22
Welsh second row pairing Bradley Davies and Lou Reed chat about what’s going on in rugby at the moment as we chat about the Summer internationals and the much feared pre-season training as well as their take on getting line out calls right!
Published 07/07/22
Former Bristol player Will Hurrell chats about his varied career and the serious injury that ended his career in 2020 and the aftermath and recovery from that and how that impacted on his mental health. We talk about his passion for ensuring that people take their mental health seriously and adjusting to life after rugby.
Published 04/14/22
Scotland and British Lions Scrum Half, Greig Laidlaw chats about life in Japan, Doddie Aid, the 6N and life at Gloucester as well as remembering one of his favourite games the 2017 Scotland victory over Ireland at Murrayfield.
Published 03/18/22
Former Harlequins and England back rower, Jack Clifford chats about the 6N, the Premiership and how injury forced his retirement from the game and how he is developing an exciting career with Gallagher Insurance. We also chat about two of his favourite games – the Junior World Cup SF against New Zealand in 2013 and his first 6N start against Wales in Cardiff in 2017.
Published 03/10/22
Gloucester skipper Lewis Ludlow chats about what’s going on at Gloucester, how the culture has changed and how his leadership style has influenced that. He discusses how the Men’s and Womens sides are getting closer together, his desire to force his way back into the England side and how his successful pizza venture Openside is going.
Published 03/03/22
Gloucester legend Olivier Azam chats about his Gloucester career, what the club means to him, French rugby and gives us the latest on the challenges in his latest role at Montpellier.
Published 05/13/21
Former Wales star and now successful coach Phil Davies chats about his favourite game from his coaching career, the 2013 Heineken Cup clash between Cardiff Blues and Toulon. He also talks about the current challenges at Leeds Tykes, the difficulties with Welsh Regional rugby, his time with Namibia and also opens up about the importance of dealing with mental health issues.
Published 04/29/21
Former Saracens and Scotland star Kelly Brown chats about his favourite game the 2011 Premiership Final between Saracens and Leicester Tigers. He also talks about the current set up at Saracens where he has recently returned to the coaching staff, the resurgence of Scotland and stammering.
Published 04/15/21
Former Harlequins and All Black outside half Nick Evans chats about his favourite game the 2008 Heineken Cup clash between Harlequins & Stade Francais at The Stoop. He also talks about how things are at Harlequins and the recent Six Nations.
Published 04/01/21
Former Swansea & Wales No8, Stuart Davies relives that magical day when the All Whites created history by beating the World Champions Australia at St Helens. He talks about how the victory was born, about Wales current Six Nations chances and what it’s like to be at the centre of the board room in regional rugby.
Published 03/18/21
Former Bath & England full back Jon Callard chats about his favourite game, his first Cup Final at Twickenham in 1990 when Bath took on West Country rivals Gloucester. He also chats about where England and Bath sit right now and about his passion for player development that he carries through in his business JC16
Published 03/11/21
Mark chats to Wales & Lions star Richard Hibbard about his favourite game, the 2013 Six Nations clash between Wales & England at the Millennium Stadium. He talks about how much he’s enjoying playing for Dean Ryan at the Dragons, the prospects for the current Six Nations and the Lions tour. He also tells us what it’s like to run his café in Port Talbot and what Alun Wyn Jones is really like.
Published 02/25/21
Mark chats to Wallaby legend James Horwill about his favourite game, the 2011 Super Rugby Final between Queensland Reds and the Crusaders at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. He explains about the emotional backdrop to that campaign as both sides had faced devastating natural tragedies and also compares playing Super Rugby to life in the Premiership. He gives us his views on life at Cambridge University, the current situation at Harlequins and also his take on what should happen to the...
Published 02/11/21
Mark chats to Gloucester attack coach Alex King about his favourite game, the epic 2004 Heineken Cup Final between Wasps and Toulouse. He also gives us an update on how preparations are going at Gloucester for the new season and looks back on his coaching career highlights.
Published 11/12/20
Mark chats to former Wales & British Lions star James Hook about not one but two of his favourite games the 2007 and 2008 6N victories against England. He also tells us more about his new coaching roles, his thoughts on the current Wales squad ahead of the Autumn Cup and how he became a best-selling children’s author.
Published 11/05/20
Mark chats to former Gloucester star Nick Wood about his favourite game, a rare victory for Gloucester at The Rec in Bath in 2012. He also tells us more about what his role as Head of Rugby at Radley College entails, how his passion for refereeing keeps him close to the game he loves and how the support structure for professional players needs to be improved especially in these difficult times
Published 10/29/20
Mark chats to current Gloucester star, Charlie Sharples about his favourite game - the 2012 Heineken Cup clash between Gloucester & Toulouse. Charlie talks about his thoughts on the season just gone, the new coaching team and playing again with his good mate Jonny May. He recalls just how special the game was and why and we chat about some of the mazing tries that were scored that night. He also opens up about the challenges that face sportsmen as they near the end of their careers and...
Published 10/22/20
Mark chats to Andy Jarrett, the founder of the invitational charity rugby side Egg Chasers about how the side came about, his passion for raising money to find a cure for MND after his good friend Mike Crisp was diagnosed, the games thaye have played so far and the fabulous support of the players and sponsors. Andy also talks about the exciting plans for the future and tells us about the dream game he would love to see happen.
Published 10/15/20
Pete chats about the 1995 game between Gloucester & Northern Transvaal
Published 10/08/20
Craig chats to Mark about his Scotland debut against Wales in 1989
Published 10/01/20
Andy Deacon chats to Mark Hartery from Aitch and Aitch Bee about his favourite game - The 2003 Powergen cup Final between Gloucester & Northampton Saints
Published 09/09/20