I chatted to Charlie Clark about his incredible recent running challenge in aid of Looseheadz. We talked about what The Great Rugby Run entailed, who it was for and dug into the incredibly important topic of men's mental health.

Charlie can be found on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-clark-aa3924138/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/charliemfclark), Instagram @charlie_clark21 (https://www.instagram.com/charlie_clark21/) and @the_great_rugby_run (https://www.instagram.com/the_great_rugby_run/)

Looseheadz - https://looseheadz.co.uk/pages/ways-to-wellbeing

And please, if you can, chip in a bit of cash here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sundtv-the-big-run?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

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I chatted to Dickon Moon about 'Rugby Lite' - the new amended version of the game that will be played at clubs outside of the elite level for the foreseeable future. Do players feel safe to play? Is something better than nothing?   Dickon can be found on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickon-moon-19278/) and on the Rolling Maul forums (http://www.rolling-maul.com/forums.html) London Cornish can be found on Twitter @LCRFC (https://twitter.com/lcrfc), Instagram @londoncornishrfc (https://www.instagram.com/londoncornishrfc/) and the web (https://www.londoncornishrfc.com/) Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.

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I chatted to Dan Cottrell about the widespread negativity towards the recent top-level rugby matches we've been witnessing in the northern hemisphere. Is the game broken, are there irreparable cracks or do we just need to adjust our lenses?

Dan can be found on Twitter @dan_cottrell (https://twitter.com/Dan_Cottrell) and his website is rugbycoachweekly.net

Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.

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I chatted to Chris Morgan about whether the Professional game is losing touch with the Grassroots of rugby. We spoke about the challenges facing clubs and players and whether staying in touch is actually a good thing anyway.

Chris can be found on Twitter (https://twitter.com/chrismorgan1980)

Buy Sean O'Brien's book FUEL (https://amzn.to/2UPVirp)

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I chatted with That Rugby Guy - Nick Dance about his lifetime in rugby but especially the experience of playing around the world culminating in becoming a full international for Singapore. Now back in the UK Nick is putting all that experience to good use by helping out players and clubs with any issues, challenges or dreams they may have.   Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.   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. You can get in touch with Nick on email  ([email protected]), LinkedIn or Facebook

I chatted to Chris O'Malley & Ed Livett from Old Colfeians RFC about the RFU's proposed amended game which would involve no scrums and no mauls. We briefly outlined the Covid journey so far, then delved deep into the proposed new format and what it means for players and clubs.   Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.   Ed Livett can be found on LinkedIn and Twitter Chris O'Malley is a social media lurker.   Old Colfeians can be contacted via the OCRFC website, @ColfesRugby on Twitter, @OCRFC on Instagram and @OldColfeiansRFC on Facebook   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.

I chatted to Andrew Henderson about the ridiculous post-rugby challenges that some players undertake. We talked about why so many former rugby players take up these challenges and details of the unique test of stamina that Hendo has set for himself in support of the Injured Players Foundation.   Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.   Hendo’s JustGiving page - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-henderson4x4 Hendo on Instagram - @riseupwellnesslifestyle (https://www.instagram.com/riseupwellnesslifestyle/) Hendo on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/andrew.o.henderson.1 Rise Up Wellness - https://www.riseupwellness.co.uk/   Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Tuesday 6th October 2020.   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.

I chatted to Jonny McMurtry, all the way from Brisbane Australia, about his research into the motivations of junior athletes. Jonny has some awesome insights into providing kids with an optimal youth sports environment by listening to their wants and needs.   Thanks to Raging Bull for sponsoring this episode. Get 10% off your order at ragingbull.co.uk when you enter the code ARP10 at checkout.   Jonny McMurtry on Twitter (@coachingcoach_) Email ([email protected])  Website (www.coachingthecoaches.net)   Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Thursday, October 1st 2020.

I chatted to fellow podcaster and Grassroots Rugby God - Sean Phelan about his time in rugby with Racal Decca RFC, his incredible 'Fill Your Boots’ project and the current state of the grassroots game.   Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Friday 25th September 2020.   Twitter - @seanphelanFYB - https://twitter.com/seanphelanFYB Buy Sean a beer - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FYBRugby Fill Your Boots website - https://www.fybrugby.com/ Fill Your Boots Twitter @fyb_rugby - https://twitter.com/fyb_rugby Fill Your Boots Instagram @fyb_rugby - https://www.instagram.com/fyb_rugby/ Fill Your Boots Facebook @fybrugby - https://www.facebook.com/fybrugby/ Fill Your Boots YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgoDqRuGs8BQAj90KUc06qQ Fill Your Boots LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/fybrugby/ Racal Decca Rugby Club - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/racaldecca1xv

I chatted to Zainab Alema about her in experiences as a black, Muslim, female rugby player. We talked about the current state of affairs for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals within rugby and whether the game is doing enough to make rugby accessible to minority groups.

Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Thursday 24th September 2020.

Twitter - @AlemaZainab - https://twitter.com/AlemaZainab
Instagram - @zeealema - https://www.instagram.com/zeealema/
Studs In The Mud - @studsinthemud - https://www.instagram.com/studsinthemud/
Muslim Women In Rugby - @muslimahrugby - https://www.instagram.com/muslimahrugby/
Telegraph article featuring Zainab - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/womens-sport/2020/06/25/fight-against-injustice-black-female-sportswomen-using-platform/?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-telegraphwomenssport
Project Rugby website - https://www.premiershiprugby.com/projectrugby/
Barnes Rugby Club - https://www.barnesrfc.org/
Ealing Trailfinders - http://www.ealingtrailfinders.com/
Millwall Rugby Club - https://www.millwallrugby.com/

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