In this episode, we sit down with Paul Altier, Hong Kong China international and future 2027 Rugby World Cup representative.

Recorded before the tournament draw, we now know Hong Kong China will be facing New Zealand, hosts Australia, and Chile—a monumental stage for Paul and his teammates.

Paul becomes our third guest from Hong Kong, joining Alex Post and Matt Worley, and it was fascinating to hear yet another unique perspective on their remarkable qualification journey.We dive into what rugby life in Hong Kong is really like, the team’s growth, and how they’re preparing for the world’s biggest stage.

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This week, we sit down with Stuart Porro, a proud Gibraltarian and key figure in Gibraltar Rugby, ahead of Rugby Europe’s pivotal vote on December 6th.

With both Gibraltar and Greece awaiting decisions that could reshape their rugby futures, Porro opens up about the emotion, history and decades of dedication behind Gibraltar’s bid for membership.

From the Rock’s deep-rooted rugby culture and the unique Europa Point Stadium to the sacrifices made by volunteers and players alike, Stuart shares why this moment “would mean everything” to a community determined to take its place within the wider European rugby family.

RUCK article on the upcoming vote: https://www.ruck.co.uk/rugby-europe-prepares-to-vote-on-two-emerging-forces/

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In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Davies, the newly appointed Head of 7s in Poland—a role that sees him overseeing both the Men’s and Women’s national sevens programmes.

Although only a couple of months into leading the full programme, Chris is no stranger to Polish 7s, having previously served as the head coach of the men’s side.

Chris brings a wealth of international experience to the conversation. Before moving to Poland, he worked as Skills Coach with the legendary Fiji 7s, and was part of Fiji’s XVs setup for their memorable victory over the Barbarians at Twickenham—their first ever win against the BaaBaas.

From world-class high-performance environments to the realities of developing nations, Chris has seen every side of the sport.

We dive into his coaching journey, his transition to leading both Polish national teams, and his insider’s view on the state of sevens rugby today—a sport battling funding challenges from the elite level right down to the grassroots. Chris brings plenty of stories, insight, and honesty about what it takes to grow the game in tough circumstances.

A huge thank you to Alex Laybourne for connecting us with Chris.

If you know someone who you think would make a great guest, we’d love to hear from you!

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In this episode, we’re joined by Frank Sackey — Ghana international, rugby all-rounder, and all-round great guy. Frank plays both 7s and 15s, and although he’s based in the UK, his heart has always been closely tied to Ghana.

He talks openly about what it feels like to pull on the Ghana jersey, not just as an athlete, but as someone honouring his family, his roots, and the place that shaped him.

Frank also gives us a warm, honest look at rugby culture in Ghana — the energy, the community, the challenges, and the huge pride that exists around the sport in West Africa. It’s a side of rugby many people rarely get to hear about.
Beyond the pitch, we dive into the story behind the Black Rugby Community, the charity Frank helped create to support Black people in rugby who often face barriers that go unseen. He shares why he felt compelled to help build a space where people can feel understood, represented, and backed.

Check out Blackrugby.co.uk to find out more about the Black Rugby Community.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Ale Loman, the Swedish prop making history as the first Swedish male player to feature in the Premiership, following his debut for Leicester Tigers against Northampton Saints.

Ale takes us through his remarkable journey — from growing up in Lund, discovering rugby as a teenager, to studying in the UK and earning his spot at Nottingham before his loan move to the Tigers.

We talk about what drives him, his passion for representing Sweden, and what his story means for players from Tier 2 and 3 nations dreaming of making it to the top. Inspiring, grounded, and trailblazing — Ale’s journey is one you won’t want to miss.

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This week, we dive into the inspiring story of Tony Gillings, the man credited with founding rugby in Belize. After first visiting the country in the 1980s with the UK military, Tony couldn’t shake his connection to the place.

Decades later, he made a life-changing decision — quitting his job, packing up everything, and moving to Belize to introduce the sport he loved to a whole new community.

Join us as we explore Tony’s journey, the challenges of building a sport from the ground up, and how one man’s passion helped kickstart a movement that continues to grow today.

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Tony’s LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-gillings-07430420?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

In today’s episode, we’re heading to the Middle East to chat with Bahrain’s Adam Wallace — a man who’s worn just about every hat possible within Bahrain Rugby Club and the national setup.

From Director of Rugby to head coach and captain, Adam has been at the heart of the club’s growth and the country’s emerging rugby scene.

While Bahrain Rugby Club has long been a cornerstone of Gulf rugby, 2025 marked a historic milestone with the Bahrain national team’s first-ever international fixture, a dominant win over Jordan — a game in which Adam proudly pulled on the national jersey.

We dive into the incredible story behind that debut, the challenges of developing rugby in a non-traditional market, and what the future looks like for Bahrain on both the domestic and international stage.

Adam also reflects on the unique culture of rugby in the region, the community around the club, and his hopes for the next generation of players coming through.

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On today’s podcast, we’re joined by James Faktor — a stalwart of the Czechia national rugby team and a mainstay in their recent Rugby Europe Trophy campaigns.

With the new Trophy cycle kicking off this weekend, this episode started out as a timely preview of what lies ahead for Czechia and the competition as a whole. But what we didn’t expect was for James to drop some big news during the chat — after years of representing his country, he’s officially retired from international rugby, despite there being no public announcement until now.

That revelation shifts the focus of the episode from a look ahead to a celebration of James’ stellar career — from his debut in red and white to becoming one of the team’s most reliable and respected figures. The timing couldn’t have been better, and we were grateful to catch him for a wide-ranging conversation that reflects on both past glories and what’s next for Czechia rugby.

Quick heads-up: the intro runs a little longer than usual thanks to some exciting news on our end — but if you want to jump straight into the chat with James, skip ahead to around the 3-minute mark.

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On today's podcast we’re joined by Josh Sutcliffe, the head coach and former player of the Philippines men’s 15s side — better known as the Volcanoes.

Rugby in the Philippines was inactive for a number of years until Josh helped to bring it back late last year.

The national team is enjoying a strong spell right now, with a growing pool of diaspora players from rugby heartlands like Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, all proudly pulling on the jersey. At the same time, there’s an exciting domestic movement building back home, which adds real depth to the program.

Josh, who is based in the USA, led the Volcanoes to the Unions Cup title earlier this year, and we thought it was the perfect time to get his take on what’s working, what’s building, and how they’re balancing international talent with homegrown ambition.

We talk about his coaching journey, the unique challenges of managing a team from afar, and what lies ahead for one of Asia’s most intriguing rugby nations.

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On today's podcast we have two brothers who will be playing together in the Rugby Europe Trophy this season, for newly promoted Denmark.

We have previously spoken to head coach Andreas Robertson but thought it would interesting to get a player perspective on their chances ahead of what will likely be a challenging campaign.

On a positive note, we speak about their journey to qualifying for the second tier of European rugby, what it is like for both of them playing alongside such a close relative, and their eligibility for Denmark given that they are originally from the UK.

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