NextGenXV Podcast

Saracens and England U20 teammates Jack Bracken and Noah Caluori join Angus Savage ahead of their World Rugby U20 Championship warm up game against Wales!Jack reflects on last year's World U20 title, his World Cup winning father, and scoring a hat-trick on debut, while Noah looks forward to his debut (as a current schoolboy!), and looking to beat Jack's debut feat!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Mitchell and Joe Byrnes join the pod from Richmond FC to discuss the upcoming University Celestial 7s!Mitchell also gives us his Dream 7s team, and names his 7s GOAT!The Celestial 7s takes place on Friday 13th June and NextGenXV viewers and listeners come along for just £5 using the discount code NEXTGENXV and heading to https://www.celestial7s.com to purchase!Check out Celestial 7s on Instagram @celestial7sFancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV:https://www.nextgenxv.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wilf Kemsley joins the pod this week to debate our Men's and Women's U18 Six Nations Festival Teams of the Tournament with Angus Savage!Some hotly contested positions, and some true quality that just misses out - get in touch to let us know who makes your team!Thanks for listening!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV:https://www.nextgenxv.comhttps://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the British and Irish Lions Tour fast approaching, and the squad announcement just a week away, Angus and Will take inspiration from the hypothetical 2021 British and Irish Lions Cubs Squad and pick a 2025 team!Their criteria was simple - players had to have left school and be no older than 21, be British and Irish qualified!Once Andy Farrell has named his squad - we'll name a full squad as well, matching the numbers!Who would you select? And would you like to see a 'Cubs' tour happen?!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England U19 starts Patrick Hogg and Sam Winters join the Pod to talk about the upcoming game against Scotland, and to reflect on tough final years of school rugby for both after long injury lay offs.Angus and Will dive in on the U18 Six Nations, plus look at that England U19 squad, and discuss a potential Lions U21 side and how Angus' picks in 2021 have since fared!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of England's final game of the Men's U18 Six Nations Festival, against France on Friday evening, assistant coach Will Parkin joins Angus Savage to give us an insight into the camp!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a busy few weeks, Angus and Will return to dissect the end of the schools rugby season - including the Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s and the Sedbergh Super 10s, and some of the legends that have made their mark - and departed the scene.PLUS the U18 Six Nations Festival is set to kick off!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a week's break, Angus and Will are back to talk age-grade rugby - including a chat with England U20 and Saracens star Angus Hall, as the penultimate round of the U20 Six Nations looms large.The guys also get stuck into some of the big issues in the school game at the moment, including a passionate defence of the role of independent schools is the wider rugby landscape.Do get in touch with your thoughts!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Angus away, Sam Roberts comes in to join Will and talk through a brilliant Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League Finals Day - AND - England U20 captain Tom Burrow and fellow forward Aiden Ainsworth-Cave join the pod ahead of their game against Scotland!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus and Will talk U20 Six Nations, Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League, and Continental Tyres Schools Cup - and ask, should the Premiership Academies centralise and implement a draft system?Let us know what you think!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shopConnect with NextGenXV: https://www.nextgenxv.com https://www.facebook.com/NextGenXV/ https://www.twitter.com/NextGenXVhttps://www.instagram.com/nextgenxvhttps://www.youtube.com/c/Nextgenxv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a big first round of action the U20 Six Nations moves into Round 2, Angus and Will look over what happened in the opening round, they also dive in on the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League where Saints have booked a 4th final in a row and the South Pool heads to a glorious crescendo.PLUS - School 7s - finally there are tournaments galore as the road to the Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s truly gets going!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus and Will are joined by England U20 Head Coach Mark Mapletoft, and England U20 and Bath wing Charlie Griffin for an U20 Six Nations Preview special!PLUS - The 2025 NextGenXV Global Schools Challenge Launches, U18 Academy League Round 4 Preview, and Hurst 7s details!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the week that Henry Pollock got called up to the England squad, it's a rare chance for the guys to talk senior international rugby - the rise of Pollock, if he'll play, and who might follow!PLUS the latest from the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League, a look ahead to the weekend's LIVE Seaford Southern Tens action, and a quick look forward to the U20 Six Nations!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Maro Itoje being named England captain a decade on from guiding England to World U20s glory, Angus and Will debate who could follow suit in ten years time.Plus - U18 Academy League predictions and reflections, and a look over the England U20 XV to face Bath.Let us know what you want to hear about on the next pod!Fancy a Bobble Hat, Cap, or other merchandisde? Visit the NextGenXV Shop!https://nextgenmerchandise.shop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a brilliant opening round in the Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League, Angus and Will are back to reflect on Round 1 and look ahead to Round 2 - plus a big look at the England U20s and who might star! Plus Angus' thoughts on what everyone's getting wrong at lineout time!What do you want to hear on next week's pod? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The NextGenXV Podcast returns after a brief hiatus as Will Roberts joins Angus Savage as a permanent co-host after Young Rugby joins the NextGenXV family, becoming the NextGenXV Clubhouse!They talk about how it all came about - PLUS in depth chat on the forthcoming Premiership Rugby U18 Academy League, AND a few predictions ahead of this year's Howden Rosslyn Park National School 7s! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the first ever Rosslyn Park University 7s fast approaching, Tournament Director, and regular NextGenXV Presenter & Commentator, Joe Byrnes joins Angus Savage to tell us all about the new tournament.From the stars competing to the amazing rugby on show, via connecting with the Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s, to BUCS Super Rugby Premiership Dream Teams and plenty more!PLUS: £5 U18 Tickets and 15% off Gallagher Premiership Final tickets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the huge U20 Six Nations decider on Friday night, Ben Redshaw, Oliver Spencer, and Kane James talk to Angus Savage about the campaign, life in the U20s, and their experiences as a trip of former Sedbergh School teammates now lining up alongside each other in national colours.From Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s and Sedbergh Super 10s school competitions, to teenage debuts for Newcastle Falcons, and a switch from Wales to England, plus plenty more, the trip give plenty of insight! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Howden Rosslyn Park National Schools 7s Tournament Director and former Bath and England 7s star Andy Higgins and leading commentator and presenter Joe Brynes join Angus Savage from within the Rosslyn Park FC clubhouse to talk about the tournament and some big announcements! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Junior Kpoku joins Angus Savage for a special episode where he discusses the truth behind that move to Racing 92, training with Siya Kolisi, his time at Saracens, Exeter Chiefs, and Finborough School, and plenty more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus is once again joined by Sam Howard for this special episode previewing the 2023 St Joseph's Festival.They look back at some memories from past tournament, reflect on the quality of the Festival and it's importance on the schools rugby calendar, and make a few predictions as they dive into this year's Festival!Let us know who you think will come out on top in the comments or on @nextgenxv on all social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Howard is this week's guest, he joins Angus on the opening weekend of the 2023/24 Continental Tyres Schools Cup to bring his 3x Cup winning Head Coaching experience to the Pod - including picking a composite XV of his Cup winning sides.They also run the rule over the opening few weeks of the season, which sides - big and small - have impressed, and they pick out their Limitless Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Roberts from Limitless Kit joins Angus Savage ahead of the big school season kick off this weekend.The two talk about Chris' time playing at and coaching Eastbourne College, as well as King's Canterbury, St John's Leatherhead, and Samurai RFC.They also discuss the upcoming school season, the weekend ahead including our Ten to Watch for the opening weekend, and the best schoolboy 7s players they've seen.Oh, and, why can't England play like they tell school coaches to coach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the conclusion of the Hartpury College Pre-Season Festival, Angus Savage sat down with Hartpury College's Senior Rugby Academy Coach Dan Murphy and commentator and presenter Joe Byrnes to discuss the ACE League, BUCS Super Rugby, schools and ace rugby competition, and a World Record featuring Carol Vorderman! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

England U18 Head Coach Jonathan Pendlebury talks to Angus about the upcoming tour of South Africa, featuring games against France, South Africa, and Western Province. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus Savage heads to Rugby School for NextGenXV to talk to Headmaster Peter Green, his old schoolboy rugby coach, about the school's plans for 2023 - the 200th Anniversary of the game of Rugby Football.They talk International School 7s, the history of the game, William Webb Ellis, and ask of England Rugby; do you have permission to wear white? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Angus and Dan pick their coaching staff for the Greatest Schools XV of the Decade, hear the panic in their voices as they realise they now have to choose between a whole host of brilliant coaches from around the country.Plus, the Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, brought to you by Limitless; Harrow's Daily Mail Trophy triumph; the tightness at the top of the NextGenXV Schools Rugby Table; and yet more thoughts on Eddie Jones. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan's back and in this week's NextGenXV Podcast he and Angus take a look at what makes a good School Rugby Coach as we get ready to look at the coaches for our Greatest Schools XV of the Decade.The guys also look at what's coming up this weekend, that Blackrock College performance against Clifton College, the latest changes in the NextGenXV Schools Rugby Table, and plenty more.And, of course, The Limitless Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend!Let us know what you think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus Savage is joined by Will Roberts of Young Rugby for Episode 12 of the NextGenXV Podcast. The guys delve into the Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, brought to you by Limitless, The Schools Championship, The Schools Cup Quarter Finals, a flurry of live streams, and a look ahead to some EPIC Anglo-Irish encounters.Plus, Will gives his thoughts on our Greatest Schools XV of the Decade!You can list on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - please do subscribe, download, rate, and review. It all makes a huge difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 11 of the NextGenXV Podcast sees Angus flying solo (apologies for the late podcast!) as he looks at all things School Rugby!The latest movement in the NextGenXV Schools Rugby Table are up for discussion, and Angus picks out our Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, as well as looking at what's coming up over the weekend - plus 4 live streams in 7 days!There's also our Greatest Schools XV of the Decade, where the bench is up for debate - the 21 and 23 shirts proving particularly tricky, and our World U20 XV of 2022.You can list on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - please do subscribe, download, rate, and review. It all makes a huge difference! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Please contact this email address if you have seen Levi Davis recently* findlevidavis@gmail.comSchool Rugby returns after the half term break and Angus and Dan dive deep into what's been happening around the country over the weekend, as well as looking ahead to this week's U18 Schools Cup Regional Finals and some MASSIVE games this weekend.There are also loads of NextGenXV Schools Rugby live streams to get stuck into, and the guys pick out their Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend - no prizes for guessing one of them!Plus - our Greatest Schools XV of the Decade is complete as Angus and Dan pick out their Full Back! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Angus and Dan guide you through Episode 9 of the NextGenXV Podcast as they take a deep dive on the NextGenXV Schools Rugby Table and the strengths and weaknesses of it, the impact of scholarship and whether they are a force for good or not.Plus a bit of context on the State vs Private debate that seems to be raging and a fantastic GOOD NEWS school rugby story!And of course, it's onto the wingers in our Greatest Schools XV of the Decade...so much depth to choose from! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With half term upon us, Angus and Dan tackle THAT England Rugby video and the fallout and the NextGenXV podcast also dives in on the latest England U18 squad, and our NextGenXV Greatest Schools XV - this week we are selecting our outside centre.The guys also select their Top 5 Schools of the opening half of term, plus their Top 5 state schools of the opening half of term.Who makes yours?Let us know on @nextgenxv on all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Richards returns this week to join Angus Savage as they dive in on the latest news, including Wasps' demise, Schools Cup chaos, and a brand new competition!They also reflect on a brilliant weekend including the St Joseph's and Merchiston Festival, Sedbergh's win in Blackrock College, and pick out their Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend.Plus they guys pick out their Greatest Schoolboy 12 of the last Decade - and there a hot debate on it too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan's away this week but he NextGenXV Podcast rolls on as Angus is joined by Will Roberts from Young Rugby for a St Joseph's Festival Special!The lads go in depth on the Festival, make their predictions, and look back at Festivals gone by. Plus a look at the Merchiston Castle Festival and thoughts on adding more Festivals to the calendar.And of course our Top 5 Schools of the Weekend and the Greatest Schools XV of the Decade - it's the fly half position and you'll never guess who makes it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's NextGenXV Podcast Angus and Dan look at the transition from school player to professional player, the upsides and the pitfalls, as well as some of the alternatives, such as BUCS Super Rugby.They also pick out their Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, and, having finalised the pack, get started on the backline for our Schools XV of the Decade but picking out their Greatest School Scrum Half.That and plenty more, including the Schools Cup, derbies, The Schools Championship resuming, and Henry Pollock getting a start for Saints. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Richards is back in the hot seat alongside Angus Savage in a bumper episode after long week or so as they tackle injuries in school rugby, participation issues and what to do about them, an extended Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, and their picks for their Greatest Schools XV of the Decade - this week it's the back row and the options are immense!There's also the St Joseph's Festival, a little bit on the Worcester Warriors situation and how it will impact school players, and plenty more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan's away for this one but will be back with a bang next week, so Angus flies solo as he runs through their picks for the greatest school rugby locks of the last decade - and you won't believe some of the names that miss out. There's also our Top 5 School Teams of the Weekend, a weekend that featured three live streams, and there's another THREE to come this week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 2 of the NextGenXV Podcast Angus and Dan pick out their Greatest Ever Schools Rugby front row players, have a debate over their Top 5 School Teams from the opening weekend, reflect on the opening round of The Schools Championship, and look ahead to an exciting weekend that features THREE live streams on NextGenXV. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first edition of the NextGenXV Podcast! Hosted by Angus Savage and guest starring former Wellington College head coach, Daniel Richards. Join us for an hour of in-depth discussion on all things School Rugby. In this episode we preview the upcoming season, discuss 'those' Eddie Jones comments, and announce a big addition to the School Rugby calendar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.