The Rugby Abroad Podcast

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International rugby journeys from around the globe shared by the people who make them. Bringing you real first hand experience, stories and insight into the life of rugby men and women who pursue the game they love abroad. For more detail and to subscribe visit us at rugbyabroad.com. Join us for the journey. info@rugbyabroad.com

Sam Katz


    • Jun 12, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 26 EPISODES


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    Episode 25 – Auguy Slowik

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 37:39


    Welcome to Episode 25 of the Rugby Abroad Podcast, where we delve into the captivating world of international rugby through the experiences of those who live and breathe the game. In this episode, we turn the spotlight on Auguy Slowik's rugby journey, a player who has carved a unique path through the rugby landscapes of England, Australia, and France. Auguy is not just an ordinary rugby player. He is a dual citizen, boasting both English and French nationalities. This dual identity has influenced his approach to the game and contributed to the diverse skills he brings to the pitch. From the grit of English rugby to the finesse of the French game, Auguy has absorbed elements from both cultures, forging a unique path. As we dive into Auguy's story, we trace his career from the bustling stadiums of the English Championship, where he's left an indelible mark, even scoring the 'try of the season.' We then follow him to the sunny shores of Australia, where he tackled a new challenge and made his impact felt. Most recently, Auguy has been immersing himself in the vibrant rugby scene in Nice, France, where he's been adapting to a new team, a new culture, and a new style of rugby. In this conversation, we uncover the highs and lows of Auguy Slowik's rugby journey, from the electrifying highs to the hard-learned lessons from the lows. We'll explore how he navigates the challenges of moving between leagues and cultures, and how he maintains his passion and dedication to the game despite these hurdles. Join us for this insightful and inspiring episode as we navigate the exciting world of international rugby with Auguy Slowik. His experiences, insights, and tales of resilience offer a unique perspective on the global game, making for an episode you won't want to miss. Get ready to be a part of this thrilling journey, and don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more international rugby adventures with the Rugby Abroad Podcast.

    Episode 24 – Paddy Gough

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 46:58


    Rugby Abroad Podcast guest Paddy 'Cyclops' Gough in his early days at OBU rugby in Wellington NZ.

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    Episode 23 – Vidal Souza

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 49:31


    Jugador internacional brasileño Vidal Souza nos habla de sus experiencias por el mundo de rugby. Desde España a Brasil a traves de Irlanda en 5 años. Nos abre los ojos hablando libremente y valientemente sobre como el rugby ha podido ayudar su salud mental. ¡Una charla que no os podeis perder! Espero que disfrutéis. ¡Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribiros!

    Episode 22 – Uili Kolo’ofa’i

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 43:58


    Recently retired Tongan international Lock and Back Row Uili Kolo'ofa'i chats about his experiences abroad. From Japan to France and Italy while crossing paths with host Sam Katz in the UK this episode has it all. Creator of Pacific Juice, home of Pacific Island rugby and with over 60,000 followers on instagram. They've recently released their own podcast chatting all things pasifika rugby with some of the biggest names in the game. Hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 21 – Scott Lyle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 34:51


    Talented English fullback Scott Lyle tells chats to us about his experience in Italy's top league with recent champions Petrarca Padova & San Dona. A great conversation with a look into the future of European rugby. Hopefully we see Scott playing in the 6 Nations soon enough. Hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 20 – Raquel Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 39:02


    Jugadora internacional española con ambas selecciones 7s y 15 hoy tenemos a Raquel Garcia en el podcast. Nos cuenta de sus experiencias jugando en Francia y Nueva Zelanda. Tocamos el tema de superar los momentos duros en el rugby y también la dirección que va el rugby femenino en España. Espero que disfrutéis. ¡Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribiros!

    Episode 19 – Perry Parker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 37:26


    Experienced 2nd row Perry Parker brings us his story in Episode 19. The well-travelled lock tells us all about his experiences playing rugby abroad. A Scudetto winner in his first season with Italian powerhouse Rovigo and 3 years playing top level in the Pro12 with Edinburgh and Ospreys. Hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 18 – Johny Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 44:39


    Jugador ingles Johny Carter nos cuenta sus experiencias durante una carrera de 8 años con CR El Salvador en la división de honor en España. Abre los ojos de como alguien puede asumir un nuevo idioma y hacerse parte de una cultura totalmente distinta de la suya. Espero que disfrutéis. ¡Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribiros!

    Episode 17 – Eddy & George Reeves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 39:05


    The two Italian-English brothers have just led their CUS Torino side to glory in the Serie A. Listen out for the secrets of their success this season, their hopes for next season and more. Two playmakers who will be plying their trade in Italy's Top 10 next season.H ope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

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    Episode 16 – Nicolas Coronel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 34:49


    Arrancamos la temporada 2 del Rugby Abroad Podcast con una charla con internacional Argentino Nicolas Coronel. Tras una gran experiencia en Inglaterra nos cuenta de todas sus experiencias jugando por el mundo. Fue recién campeón de la liga Top 10 italiano con Rovigo. Espero que disfrutéis. ¡Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribiros!

    Episode 15 – Zack Henry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 40:36


    Leicester Tigers outside half Zack Henry joins us for Episode 15 of the podcast. Hear some great stories from his time climbing the rugby ladder in France where a succesful spell in the Pro D2 with Nevers earned him a move back to the English Premiership where he's starring this season for Leicester Tigers. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 14 – Karl Wilkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 48:45


    A massive welcome to English born back row forward Karl Wilkins. A product of both English and French academies, Karl shares with us his experiences from both sides of the channel. Just 18 years old when he packed his bags to make France his home and 6 years later he is a key player for AS Beziers Herault in the Pro D2. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 13 – Si Culley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 52:41


    Great to chat with highly experienced coach Si Culley on the podcast! He brings an honest and self-reflective perspective around the challenges that present when coaching abroad. Sensational insight into club rugby in New Zealand and Canada too from the point of view of a head coach. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 12 – Fernando Gonzalez Altes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 40:13


    Temporada 2 ha llegado!! Que lujo hablar con Altes, icono del Club de Rugby El Salvador. El joven director nos cuenta sus experiencias tanto con su club de corazon como su año jugando en Italia. Espero que disfruteis el Rugby Abroad Podcast. Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar para Subscribir!

    Episode 11 – Luca Petrozzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 35:34


    We're back for Season 2 of The Rugby Abroad Podcast. My guest today, English born scrum half Luca Petrozzi currently plays in the Pro 14 with Benetton Treviso in Italy. From being on the verge of giving up the game he loves, this last year represented an amazing turnaround and through hard work alone he finds himself on the receiving end of a call up to the Italy training camp for the 6/8 Nations. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 10 – Apakuki Ma’afu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 40:29


    Rounding off Season 1 of The Rugby Abroad Podcast is a great conversation with Tonga international and Jersey Reds legend Kuki Ma'afu. He shares his experiences taking the plunge into professional rugby in the English Championship and moving his family over from Sydney, Australia. We get into detail on support networks, agents and much more. I hope you've enjoyed the first 10 episodes of The Rugby Abroad Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 9 – Harry Kurk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 41:34


    So, welcome to Episode 9 - a totally different take on Rugby Abroad from Sport Psychologist, Harry Kurk. A really interesting conversation delving into the minds of those who choose to pursue rugby careers abroad. Currently based in Canada, Harry gives us a great insight into what life is like abroad, and how psychology is an ever increasing tool within sport. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 8 – Manuel Sevillano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 40:15


    Hoy tengo el placer de poder hablar con Manuel Sevillano ("Urullo"). Leyenda del VRAC y uno de los jugadores mas condecorados de la historia de la Division de Honor. Hablamos de sus mejores experiencias con el rugby, jugando en el Challenge Cup de Europa. Tambien hablamos de los temas que influyen al rugby español en este momento. Espero que disfruteis el Rugby Abroad Podcast. Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribiros!

    Episode 7 – Jamie Hagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 39:50


    Massive welcome to the Rugby Abroad Podcast to Irish International and AS Beziers experienced tight head prop Jamie Hagan. We chat (in English) about his rugby career spanning across the world's top leagues including Pro 14, Super Rugby, the English Premiership and the Pro D2. A great honest conversation into not only the highs but also the lows of professional rugby abroad. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 6 – Cesar Sempere

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 44:56


    EPISODIO 6!!! Hoy tengo el placer de hablar (en SPANISH!) con Cesar Sempere, internacional de rugby a 15 y 7s con España. Nuestra conversación trata de sus experiencias jugando en España, Francia y Inglaterra y tambien en el World Series de 7s. Espero que disfruteis el Rugby Abroad Podcast. Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar debajo para Subscribir!

    Episode 5 – Michael Walker-Fitton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 43:22


    A pleasure to chat (in English) with current Spanish international and Silverstorm El Salvador legend Michael Walker-Fitton. The second row lineout technician has played rugby professionally abroad for 10 out of 12 years of his rugby career to date. He shares his journey and some great stories along the way. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 4 – Alejandro de la Rosa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 37:40


    Hoy tengo Alejandro de la Rosa como invitado. Jugador internacional cumpliendo su sueño con el 7s de España y también con el Alcobendas Rugby. Nuestra conversación trata de sus experiencias viajando por el mundo jugando en el World Series de 7s. Espero que disfruteis el Podcast sobre su experiencia de “Rugby Abroad” o el rugby al extranjero. Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar para Subscribir!

    Episode 3 – Will Magie

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 41:10


    Today I have the pleasure of a great conversation with 26 cap USA International and current Austin Gilgronis fly-half Will Magie. He recently packed his bags and headed stateside to further his international prospects. All this after a brief spell in the English Championship with London Scottish. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Episode 2 – Tomy Munilla

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 37:03


    Hoy tengo el placer de hablar con Tomy Munilla. Jugador internacional con España y AS Béziers Hérault en el Pro D2 de Francia. Hace dos años tomó la decisión con 19 años de perseguir sus sueños y empezar su carrera profesional de rugby fuera de su país dejando su vida en España. Espero que disfruteis el Podcast sobre su experiencia de "Rugby Abroad" o el rugby al extranjero. Gracias por sintonizar y no olvidéis de pulsar para Subscribir!

    Episode 1 – Aaron Radley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 46:50


    Today I'm chatting to Aaron Radley, Czech International Rugby player and the founder of one of the most succesful Invitational 7's in World Rugby, the Ramblin Jesters. He also travelled to Spain to pursue a rugby experience there. I hope you enjoy the Podcast! Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to hit Subscribe!!!

    Welcome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 0:33


    Welcome to the Rugby Abroad Podcast. Don't forget to hit subscribe! For more information feel free to contact info@rugbyabroad.com

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