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#178 - Claire Kurpil - Twickenham in one year!

Release Date: 04/27/2025

#186 - Shaun Knight - He gave me a couple of painful nights at Welford Road

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - Matson RFC - Gloucester Rugby - Cinderford RFC - Birmingham Moseley RFC - Dragons Rugby - Bath Rugby - Rouen Rugby - GET STASH - ...

CLASSIC - Tackling Christian Cullen - David Slemen - #10

Amateur Rugby Podcast

'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 () and Twitter @DaveSlem ( Elite Performance Partners ( GET STASH England Rugby Store - British & Irish Lions Store - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur...

#185 - Colin Dalgarno - We raised £2.6 million

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - Strathaven RFC on Facebook - Strathaven RFC links - Hearts & Balls charity - GET STASH - - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! ()...

#184 - Jamie Simpson - Celebrate the small successes

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - Dalkeith RFC on Instagram - @ - GET STASH - - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! () SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in...

#183 - Match Report | 3rd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - British & Irish Lions Store - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast...

#182 - Match Report | 2nd Test [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 2025]

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - British & Irish Lions Store - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! () SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast...

#181 - Match Report [Australia vs British & Irish Lions 1st Test, 2025]

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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… What do you think? #Lions #rugby #BritishandIrishLions #LionsLionsLions #Wallabies GET STASH England Rugby Store - British & Irish Lions Store - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! () SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in...

#180 - Richard French - I didn’t realise how much I needed to be with a group of like-minded people

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 - For Rangers - Save The Rhino - Bhubesi Pride - GET STASH - - BUY ME A COFFEE Coffee helps me make more and better episodes. PATREON Join...

CLASSIC - He was bullying us with his skills! - Sammy Boulton - #9

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 really hope you enjoy our chat. LINKS Sammy can be contacted on Twitter GET...

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

Amateur Rugby Podcast

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 for young players to improve and also get an education in their Academy. GET STASH England...

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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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England Rugby Store - https://ers.pxf.io/KjV30v
British & Irish Lions Store - https://bil.sjv.io/9gNaL4

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PATREON
Join The Amateur Rugby Podcast Patreon community for some extra amateur rugby goodness! (https://patreon.com/amateurrugbypodcast)

SUPPORT
If you would like to support the podcast in some way there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

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