House of Rams

Here's a good listen, how was the Ladies team formed? Who was there at the start and still plays (occasionally) today, who makes the greatest Harlow Ladies team of all time, and will she pick herself? Did you make her team? Has her memory gone and does she need prompts from her daughter Katie? All will become clear as you listen along....

We welcome David Stradling in a special opportunity to get inside the head of a long term Harlow player. I'm not sure why he's coming on, what he's going to say and how potty mouth he's going to be, but it's a deep (short) dark wobbly place so here goes, bleep machine at the ready, no risk no reward..

In this episode we welcome back club president Alan Price in a special brief recording to follow up on our recent fundraising efforts. Did you buy a brick? Did you enter the Easter raffle? How much did we raise and what has this enabled the club to do? You can still buy a brick, there is still much to invest in including Paul Eynon's favorite topic at the moment, pitch lighting. Take a look here: https://harlowrugby.club/your-club/recovery-fund/

In this episode we are joined by Rhys Loveday, former youth player and senior player at Harlow. Rhys is here to talk about the time we took Harlow to Twickenham in 1999 playing in the Middlesex 7s. We talk about the journey there, signing autographs, meeting Serevi, sharing a changing room with Saracens, drinking the bar dry and eating all the ice cream.

Ahead of the launch of the "Rams Wall", take 20mins to listen to Club President Alan Price talk about the work done so far and the action taken. What we can do next to invest in the future of our club. How could you buy a brick? How could you raise some funds for the club, listen in to find out more.

In this episode of House of Rams series 2, the tables care turned and 1st team head coach Michael Weston interviews regular host. We take playing history, tours, helping out at the club 5 best players, best coach and motivations, buckle up!

In this episode of House of Rams series 2, Paul Eynon catches up with long time member, well life member, player, trustee Ian Gallantree. Mostly we wanted tour information from this connoisseur of rugby and expert tourist. Find out about fighting Rab C. Nesbit, Stealing a Swan (and giving it back) and how you should never trust a parrot. We have much to learn, listen in.... 

In this episode of House of Rams series 2, Paul Eynon catches up with forwards coach James Lewis we talk about recent big games, how he got into coaching and the legend of the bar lives on. Have a listen...

In this episode friends Kain Claridge, Rob Mackie and Will Grimley pick their best ever 1st XV. Paul Eynon hosts and tries to keep some sort of order. Who made the team, what other random stories came out? Listen on...

Paul Eynon meets with 1st team captain Luke Bowering to ask the important questions of the day. Is Michael Weston the best coach ever? Who makes the most tackles? Who is the fastest in the back row? How often he messes up a line out call? What does he remember about his 1st XV debut? Fantastic energy and enthusiasm for the rugby and what is to come. This is a must listen episode.

We continue Series 2 Lock Down 3 as Paul Eynon speaks with Ross Loveday who has recently fired up the typewriter and bashed off a few new editions of RamPages find out more about Ross's career and much much more...

In this episode we begin Series 2 Lock Down 3. Paul Eynon catches up with all all things rugby with Chair of rugby Paul Tucker, Tux with only a brief mention of the weekends 6 Nations games. More news coming, get a heads up here!

Paul Eynon meets Chair of Rugby Paul Tucker, why is he called Tux or is it Tucs? How his daughter in law felt part of the family and how we'll get the club open and back to playing rugby again.

In this episode Paul Eynon meets in the presidents suite at Latton Park with Colts Head Coach Owen and the Colts coaching team Stuart Oakes and Puggers. We find out why Owen doesn't have grey hair and get to know the team in a face to face context, let the banter roll!

In this episode Paul Eynon talks to Kev Harman about Fleabag, Thailand, Stradling's team talks, leaving Stortford behind and possible post match interviews. Alongside what is happening in the Rams this coming season.  Enjoy! 

We use this episode to focus on what goes on to run the minis and junior sections of our club. Paul Eynon meets with Minis Chair Nicola Wix and Junior Chair Mex Clark. We found out that Nicola met her husband during a power cut, which was fortunate for him and that Mex is a virgin. We talk about recruiting a new minis chair, if you are interested please contact Paul Tucker rugby@harlowrugby.club or Nicola Wix nicola_forde@hotmail.com to discuss the role.

Following the AGM earlier this week, Paul Eynon meets with Ben White who works on the exec as our members representative. Ben coaches our under 12's and plays in our senior sides. We talk about living near David Stradling and coaching with former podcast guest Stuart Kelman the broken Mr. Miyagi. If you are interested in joining Ben on the exec as an additional members representative please contact Ben membersrep@harlowrugby.cub or Chair Tracey Wedd traceywedd@gmail.com

In this quick episode Paul Eynon meets with Tracey and Tux immediately following the AGM. We met in the bar following the meeting. In this special edition of our podcast we will have a quick chat about the topics discussed in the AGM. We cover reports from the chair, finance, rugby along the appointment of Executive Officers for the coming year. Please note, as this is a public format, should members want to learn more look out for the email updates.

In this episode Paul Eynon meets with fellow coach Ian Rundall who is playing in the 1st XV, coaching our under 15s at Saracens involved with youth development. Learn about how we are improving our coaching across the age grades both male and female as well as why was Wayne Morgan on the roof?

This episode Paul Eynon meets with 1st team players and under 13 coaches Jack Almond and Jack Christy. We talk about erectile and reptile supplies and touch upon the plans both senior and junior next season.

This episode Paul Eynon meets with Club Chair Tracey Wedd, find out how Tracey managed to train with the England Roses, which is better rugby or netball and so, so, so much more

This episode Paul Eynon meets with Saints Manager Tasha, Paul Crab and Wingco. We talk about CAMRA Beer festivals the best beer, 25 years of the handlebar moustache and a free bar! We pick the ultimate Saints team and how the team has moved on from Chilli Vodka, but what replaces it?

Paul Eynon meets with Harlow Rugby Club & Essex RFU President Alan Price. We talk about being locked out, being locked in and is he really Cardiff born, Cardiff Bred?

Paul Eynon meets with Vice Chairman Steve Forman with responsibility for volunteer co-ordination and former joint 1st XV Manager Kevin Ellis to reminisce and talk about their 1st XV Memories. What will Kev be talked into next?

Paul Eynon meets with fellow ex-players Paul Prindiville (Prindy), Kerry Palmer and discuss what they think would be the ultimate Harlow team.

Paul Eynon meets a very busy Michael Weston to discuss his life in rugby, what he's been up to in his many roles at the club and the plans for the coming season.

Paul Eynon meets Under 12s Lead coach Stuart Kelman to talk about getting one over each other and what the under 12s have been up to over lock down

Paul Eynon meets Latton Park General Manager Alan Brooking and talk about rugby life, the club, Czech Republic tour back when it was called Czechoslovakia. Plus, when will the bar be open?

Paul Eynon meets Club Secretary Chris McFerran and talk about rugby life, the club at the moment and some strange recollections. Plus, when will the bar be open?