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 - @ashbybullettes - https://www.instagram.com/ashbybullettes/
Ashby RFC on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AshbyRugby

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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 - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/rodcast/id1479224466
Rod’s Pre Interview video - https://youtu.be/fO-uKsEUCM8

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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 - https://www.tiktok.com/@manvfat
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@manvfat

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She's an England International, she's a World Cup winner and she's bossing it on Instagram! Vicky Fleetwood is on the pod!

Vicky and I had a great chat about her amazing achievements, exciting developments in the women's game and developing the next generation at Old Colfeians RFC.

LINKS
@vickyfleetwood_ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vickyfleetwood_
Outside Centre Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/70ZyHjP7o1tES90Gw5L7Ap

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My guest this week is Chesham RFC’s new Chair - Karl Cross.

We talked about:

• Taking on the role of Chair.
• The challenges of recruiting and retaining volunteers.
• Advances in the Women’s game
• A look forward to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.

This is a fantastic episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Chesham Rugby Club - Chesham Rugby Club

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The 6 Nations is over and it was another fantastic tournament. Super Saturday dealt up three very decent games - all going to form! As usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened.

For France vs Scotland - I spoke with Bruce Aitchison - a frustrated but proud Scotsman.
For Wales vs England - I spoke with Huw Jones and we discussed England’s record win against Wales.
But we start with Italy vs Ireland where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was in a reflective mood following the culmination of another amazing tournament.

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Bruce Aitchison - http://happinessiseggshaped.org/

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The 6 Nations is going all the way to Super Saturday! Three great games this weekend, and as usual, I got a load of special guests to discuss everything that happened

For England vs Italy - I spoke with Phil Greenaway about the Twickenham try-fest.
For Scotland vs Wales - I spoke with Stephen Corlett who noticed some distinctly amateur behaviours from one of the Welsh players.
But we start with the epic - Ireland vs France where I spoke with Simon Elkinson who was gutted but full of admiration for the French performance.

LINKS
Phil Greenaway’s Podcast - Little and Large - https://tinyurl.com/z9bcnek9

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My guest this week is TRY IT Rugby Academy Founder - Josh Jones.

We talked about the benefits of a Rugby League background, his time in Sale Sharks Academy, what it was like to play for esteemed rugby school - Kirkham Grammar, and the horrific injuries that stunted his playing days.

But Josh is still playing for Preston Grasshoppers and coaching England Lambs alongside starting his own rugby academy - TRY IT Rugby - which delivers rugby coaching to schools in Lancashire.

And there is so much more in this incredible episode. Josh is an absolute inspiration - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Josh Jones on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-jones-a3a4511a8/
TRY IT Rugby Academy - https://tryitrugbyacademy.com/
TRY IT Rugby Academy on Instagram - @tryit_rugby - https://www.instagram.com/tryit_rugby/
England Lambs - https://www.lambsrugby.com/
England Lambs on Instagram - @lambsrugby - https://www.instagram.com/lambsrugby/

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