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/

PODCAST KIT
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I chatted to Geraint Davies about coaching rugby during Covid. What that looks like for players and coaches and some ideas and tactics to improve your sessions.

Recorded via Facebook LIVE (with limited success) on Monday 3rd August, 2020.

@daviesGDD on Twitter

https://www.youtube.com/c/GeraintDaviesGDD

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 Stuart Lock from MSG Tours about the Lions tour dates announcements, what that means for the game, the players, and the supporters and some of our own favourite Lions moments.

Recorded via Facebook LIVE on Saturday 25th July, 2020.

msgtours.com
Stuart Lock 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
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This is a brief, introductory episode to tell you all about the new 'Hot Topics' series from the Amateur Rugby Podcast!   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.

Season Finale   Hello Amateurs and welcome to this short, Season Finale where I’ll share with you:

• Everything I’ve learnt about creating a podcast including a couple of embarrassing stories
• The themes that have reappeared throughout the series
• Some podcast stats about downloads and most popular episodes
• A review the seismic events of the current season
• A tribute to two incredible rugby men who have sadly left us recently
• and a look ahead to next season (whenever that will be), the future of rugby in general and what you can expect from The Amateur Rugby Podcast.

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.

Andy Stevens - full-time rugby coach - is my guest this week. Andy is a coach at Ellingham & Ringwood rugby club in dorset where my nephew plays his rugby.   This interview was recorded in January of 2020 and we talked about Andy’s school playing days, his transition into becoming a top-level volleyball player and then coach. How he started coaching rugby and some great ideas around setting targets for kids, coaching girls and the differences between the women’s and mens game, and lastly his move to become a full-time coach and landing a job at the club he supports.   LINKS Twitter - personal: @FiftyThree12 (https://twitter.com/FiftyThree12) Twitter - business: @CobraSportAcad (https://twitter.com/CobraSportAcad) Website - http://www.cobrasportacademy.com/   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.