My guest this week is Rugby Union player and Rugby League fan - Andrew Foster.

This interview was recorded in March of 2024 and we talked about Foz growing up in League country, what it's like to take a bunch of southern softies to the Challenge Cup Final, thoughts on player recruitment and retention in lower teams and what it's like as a teacher to play alongside one your students.

We also spoke about Foz's son, Rycroft - who is sadly no longer with us having passed away last year after being diagnosed with the incredibly rare Shwachman-Diamond syndrome. This is a raw insight into parental bereavement. Foz shared this with the hope of helping others.

This is a truly meaningful episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS Andrew Foster on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-foster-tougher-minds/

Andrew Foster on Twitter - @andrewfoster101

Andrew Foster on Instagram - @andrewfoster101

Rycroft Forever - www.RycroftForever.com

Rycroft Forever on Instagram - @rycroftforever

Rycroft's Rugby Rumble - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/rycrofts-rugby-rumble/

Stem Cell donation - https://www.anthonynolan.org/

Old Colfeians RFC - https://www.ocrfc.co.uk/

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