My guest this week is London Cornish Director of Rugby of 20 years - Dickon Moon.   This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Dickon's time as a player at Old Patesians, the challenges and achievements of twenty years as DoR at London Cornish, the 60th anniversary of the club, the current issues with hot weather and hard pitches, Dickon's thoughts on the new restructuring of the Men's adult competition structure and, I kid you not, we even talk about South London garage and hip hop collective - So Solid Crew.   LINKS Dickon can be contacted on Twitter @dcamoon & @lcrfc. Facebook as Dickon Moon. LinkedIn as Dickon Moon. London Cornish - https://www.londoncornishrfc.com/teams/27535 Old Patesians - https://www.oldpats.co.uk/ So Solid Crew - https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/sport/rugby/1584958.mark-so-solid-with-new-crew/   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

My guest this week is the remarkable raconteur - Mr Happiness is Egg Shaped - Bruce Aitchison.   This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Bruce's life in rugby, his incredible Happiness is Egg Shaped project, a quick overview of what Scottish Rugby has in store for me and some incredible personal stories about Doddie Weir and the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - who of course, I'm supporting on this year's Great Rugger Run.   LINKS Happiness is Egg Shaped - http://happinessiseggshaped.org/ My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - https://www.myname5doddie.co.uk/ The Great Rugger Run - https://thegreatruggerrun.org/   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

My guest this week is the first two-timer on The Amateur Rugby Podcast -  rugby-coaching royalty - Mr Lynn Evans. His original episode - No.26 in Season 1 - was one of the most popular to date and I was hugely excited to sit down with him and talk all things rugby once more.   This interview was recorded in August of 2022 and we talked about Littlemore RFC, Chinnor RFC, his book 'From Valley Boy to Table Mountain', Pierre Villepreux and Le Plaisir du Mouvement, Lynn's thoughts on the lack of flow in the modern game and there are even mentions for The Beatles and Bishop Desmond Tutu!   LINKS Le Plaisir du Mouvement UK - @lpm.rugby.uk on Instagram Book direct - https://s.surveyplanet.com/oyq681o6 Lynn's book - 'From Valley Boy to Table Mountain' - https://amzn.to/3FTtys2 You can contact Lynn on email - [email protected] LE PLAISIR DU MOUVEMENT - https://www.lpm-rugby.org/en/home/ Lynn's first appearance on the pod - https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/26-lynn-evans/ Lynn's pre-interview on YouTube - https://youtu.be/v1_f-ARgcvw   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Old Colfeians where I speak with Matt Townsend about the club's most famous day, Steve Hughes about the responsibilities of being fines master, Luke Walden about the Music Nights we used to enjoy and new Chairman Bill Blythe about his hopes for the season.   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Old Alleynians where I speak with Steve Jeal about the huge number of players they have and some very famous old boys. Then I travel to Blackheath where I speak with Iain Dinning who shows me around the home changing room prior to a First XV match and Tim Brindle in the stash-laden clubhouse.   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Richmond where I speak with Steve Hill, Peter Moore and John Heaton about Richmond's culture and identity and how touring is such a big part of their cub. Then I travel to London Scottish where I speak with Xander Chevalier and Cameron King who even have a gift for me!   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Harlequins where I take a stroll through the tunnel at The Twickenham Stoop and out onto the pitch. Then I travel to Ealing Trailfinders where I speak with Director of Rugby Ben Ward about how the club is doing, the gym culture, pitch improvements and some great stories about former team-mates.   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Esher RFC where I speak with John Inverdale about his wonderful broadcasting career, the state of the world game, his time involved with Esher RFC and the future of National League Rugby.   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.

This week there are stories from Maidenhead RFC where I speak with Dick Brown and Steve Bough about some stunning memorabilia that has pride of place in their clubhouse, their plans for this, their centenary year and a very special fact about the oven in the clubhouse kitchen.

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Welcome to another episode of 'Stories From...' where I share anecdotes, stories and interesting tidbits from my journey across the country on The Great Rugger Run.   This week there are stories from Henley Hawks RFC where I speak with Simon Trower about Henley, Brave Mind and a set of signed oars!   https://amateurrugbypodcast.com #rugbypodcast #amateurrugby   PODCAST KIT Everything I use to create, edit and produce this podcast can be found on my Creating a Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/creating-a-podcast/) page.   SUPPORT If you would like to support the podcast in some way then there are plenty of options for you on my Support the Podcast (https://www.amateurrugbypodcast.com/support/) page.