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Brad & Lou Episode 2

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:00:00 GMT

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!

Brad and Lou

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:00:00 GMT

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!

Will Hurrell

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:00:00 GMT

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.

Greig Laidlaw

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:00:00 GMT

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.

Jack Clifford

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Lewis Ludlow

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 17:00:00 GMT

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.

Olivier Azam

Thu, 13 May 2021 18:00:00 GMT

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.

Phil Davies - Cardiff Blues v Toulon 2013

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:00:00 GMT

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.

Kelly Brown - Saracens v Leicester Tigers 2011

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:00:00 GMT

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.

Nick Evans - Harlequins vs Stade Francais 2008

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 18:00:00 GMT

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.

Stuart Davies - Swansea v Australia 1992

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Jon Callard - Bath v Gloucester 1990

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT

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

Richard Hibbard - Wales v England 2013

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

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.

James Horwill - Super Rugby Final 2011 Reds V Crusaders

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:00:00 GMT

Mark chats to the Australian and Harlequins legend, James Horwill. The former Wallaby Captain chats about his favourite game, the 2011 Super Rugby Final between Queensland Reds and The Crusaders at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. We learn about the emotional build up both sides had and why the victory meant so much to the whole team. He also chats about the forthcoming Lions tour, his time at Cambridge University and an appearance in The Varsity Match as well as discussing the challenges of playing in the Premiership and Harlequins post Paul Gustard.

Alex King - Wasps v Toulouse 2004

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

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.

James Hook - Wales v England 2007 & 2008

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

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.

Nick Wood - Bath Vs Gloucester 2012

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT

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

Charlie Sharples - Gloucester v Toulouse 2012

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT

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 what he's done to prepare for when that day comes.

Eggchasers

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Mark chats to Andy Jarrett, the founding member of charity vets rugby side Eggchasers. Andy chats about what inspired him to set the side up, his passion for raising money to try to beat MND after his great friend Mike Crisp was diagnosed, the wonderful support of local players and sponsors, the exciting plans for the future and his dream game!

Pete Glanville - Gloucester v Northern Transvaal 1995

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:00:00 GMT

Former Gloucester back row forward Pete Glanville chats to Mark about a game against touring side Northern Transvaal just a few months before the amateur era ended. We chat about the "amateur" build up, the Gloucester team of that day and the famous names that appeared for the visitors such as Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Ruben Kruger and a certain Johan Ackermann! Pete also talks about how the game was impacted pre-TMO and also the struggles for professional rugby players who are forced to quit the game early. In other highlights, Pete tells us about how his company Water Cooler Direct is making a huge difference to the sustainability challenge and his own challenges when he was asked to take on the new role of Team Manager at Kingsholm when he retired.

Craig Chalmers - Scotland vs Wales 1989

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

Former Scotland & Lions Fly Half, Craig Chalmers chats about his favourite game - the 1989 5Nations clash between Scotland and Wales at Murrayfield. Craig talks about the build up to the game in those halcyon amateur days, the game itself and his selection for the Lions later that year. He also talks about what his club, Melrose meant to him and also tells us about the best ever coach he worked with.

Andy Deacon

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Andy talks to Mark about his favourite game - the 2003 Powergen Cup Final between Gloucester and Northampton Saints