The SwanCast

This week Nick chats with Dave Channon who overseas Staines RFC's Junior, Mini and Micro's sections. . Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick is joined by Stevie and Joe from the Staines Senior section to talk about the upcoming return to rugby! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

With lockdown 1 being announced 12 months ago, Nick chats with Staines RFC's Chairman , Steve Leach. They talk about how the club has handled the multiple lockdowns and how the club is now preparing for the future.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Celebrating International Womens Day, this week Nick chats with Claudia and Louise (2 members of the Staines RFC Womens' Team) They discuss the topic of gender equality in rugby and their experiences joining Staines RFC.  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Lou Latter, the current Chair of Rugby Development for Middlesex and the Women and Girls representative on the RFU Council. Nick and Lou reflect on the challenges faced by clubs following the impact of Covid and begin to think about the ways in which clubs will be able to bounce back when rugby returns. Lou also offers an insight into the way in which women's rugby has changed and has developed in recent years.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with ex-Wales and Wasps player and friend of Staines RFC, Nic Evans. Nic shares an insight into her rugby journey and her Lock-down experiences. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick is joined by James and PD. Two of Staines RFC's newest recruits. Nick chats to them about their backgrounds as coaches in sports outside of rugby and how their rugby journey has recently begun with Staines.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Raven Chapman, twice national champion boxer, all about what it means to be "The Greatest".Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Penny France about all things hair care, especially after seeing some of the lockdown hairdos we've seen recently! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Sam Saxon, A.K.A The Mindful Ninja. Sam is a mindfulness and emotional well-being coach who works with children and families across Surrey and the local area.The SwanCast is bought to you in partnership with @_blokes In support of #BrewMonday we've also teamed up with @rugbycoffee to promote the importance of conversation over a virtual cuppa.Throughout January, RUGBYCOFFEE will be donating 50p to The Samaritans for every online sale where the code BLOKES10 is used. Head over to https://www.rugbycoffee.com/ , pick up some delicious coffee and help support this fantastic cause.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick talks to Sally and Maggie who are the wives of our Chairman, Steve and our Commercial Director, Rony. Nick talks about how the rugby club impacts on family lives and how important their roles are when it comes to supporting their husbands with their jobs at the club.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

With our first episode of 2021, Nick chats with Staines RFC's new fitness partners, Resilient Bodies. The James' (James Grosvenor and James Rossow) discuss how their company was created, what they are able to offer Staines RFC and how they are trying to help the community during the Covid lockdowns. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Luke Raven, Founder of Half Full Beer co and Director of Ilkley Brewery. Wishing all of our listeners a very Happy New Year! Unfortunately, due to technical issues some of this week's podcast were lost. Part 2 will happen soon! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week is our Festive Special episode. Nick chats with Marcus Talbot, Staines RFC's legendary chef! This week we have less rugby chat and more chat about FOOD! Wishing all of our listeners a very Merry Christmas!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to one of Staines' Ghosts of Staines Future, Colts Club captain, Matt Renton. This is the last of our Dickens series looking at the future of Staines RFC.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with two of the current Senior playing team. Long time member of Staines Rugby Club, Fraser Young and fellow Senior Squad member, Stew Matthews. This week discussion revolves around what is happening at The Reeves currently, the Return to Rugby initiative and looking forwards towards 2021 and a return to full contact rugby!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick talks to Mark Shotton, Sharon Shotton and Howard Weech. Nick talks to this great group of Staines Rugby Club legends and discuss all things to do with Staines Rugby of past times. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick talks to Joeri Peperkamp (Founder of Project Turn-Over Holland, UK and France) and Paul Taylor (Head Coach of Project Turn-Over UK). Nick discusses the amazing work that Project Turn-Over does and the impact it has on the lives of it's participants.At TurnOver, we help young people back on the right path under professional guidance and with the help of sport. With a challenging physical and cognitive program, we prepare them for a safe return to society.Creating a more sustainable society by moving young offenders from incarceration to full-time work or education, and PRU/NEET back into education or work within 12 months with a projected success rate of 80%. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Tom Redfern. Nick chats with Tom about the power of the big 3 schools in producing young elite players.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick talks to Tom Lindsey, ambassador for blOKes. blOKes is a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment for men to:-Open up about their mental health-Connect with others-Tell a #MaleTaleSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with the Staines RFC Wellness Team. As part of the club's continued efforts to promote physical, emotional and mental wellbeing the Wellness Team are working together to tackle the stigma of mental health by providing help and support to our rugby family.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick takes the seat of the interviewee for a special episode focussing on Nick's connection to Movember, the importance of mental and physical wellbeing and why Staines RFC are aiming to be a leader when it comes to being a safe club for mental wellness.Nick can be contacted here: n.allso@stainesrugby.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Tom Boardman, player of Wycombe Rugby Club and an SEN teacher who leads behaviour in his school.  Nick delves into what rugby means to Tom, what made him want to play rugby and why rugby has become such a key part of his life.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick chats to the new coaching team for the Staines Women's section, Tara and Abi. They discuss their playing histories, their injury lists and the joy they have for coaching and being involved in the world of rugby.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Staines club legend and Commercial Director, Rony Bachour. Rony discusses his history with the club and how he supports the club both on and off the pitch.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with two of Staines' new recruits who are also American Football players!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Jimmy Lowes.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Jack Pattinson and discuss all things coaching. Another fascinating insight into the minds of coaches in our wonderful world of rugby.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Tom from Blokes and Bianca from This Girl. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with ex Harlequins and London Irish Director of Rugby, ex Head Coach of the Italian national rugby team and the current Director of Performance for the England National team, Conor O'Shea. Nick and Conor discuss rugby pathways and how England compare to the rest of the rugby world.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to former Hurricaines and current Crusaders back row, Hugh Renton. They chat about the importance of the "rugby club family."Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with members of the newly launched Staines Women RFC. Kim and Lydia discuss the exciting nature of launching a new rugby team, being part of the Staines family and challenging the stereotypes faced by women in rugby.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Staines RFC's current Senior Coaching Team.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Ex Leicester Tigers, Ulster, and London Irish player, Ian Humphrys and Staines RFC player Josh Charlton. The discussion focusses on the match day experiences and match day preparation.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Staines RFC's Head Physio, James Rossow and Staines RFC's Club Chaplain, Rev. Chris Kennedy. This week's discussion focusses on the importance of supporting players on their road to returning to play rugby from injury.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week NIck chats to Paul Taylor, a Staines RFC legend and discusses the topic of mental wellbeing.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats with Jess Hayden, rugby player and rugby journalist. They chat about the Covid-19 pandemic, the impact this has had on rugby at all levels as well as facing your fears...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to the newly elected Club Captain (Joe Thomson) and Vice Captain (Josh Charlton) and discuss everything from rugby as players to pre-season fitness sessions and more... Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week, Nick chats to David Sharkey, talking about coaching, themes and the impact this has on player development.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Russell Earnshaw from the Magic Academy about how reflecting on mistakes can develop players.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick chats to Danny Harlow (Head of Ealing Trailfinders Community team and coach of Apple Montessori Nursery) and Claire (Key Stage 1 teacher in the London Borough of Hillingdon) about coaching tiny people-the superheros of the future.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick talks to Nolli Waterman (Wasps Ladies Centre of Excellence) and Felix Leonard-Fox (Chingford RFC and Essex U18s) The focus of this week's discussion is the development pathway for players transitioning from junior to senior age rugby. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

This week Nick chats to Ross Doneghan, Head Coach at Haringey Rhinos Ladies RFC. Nick and Ross chat about the idea of culture in rugby and what it means to them and how the use of culture can help improve and develop the community in and around rugby. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Guest host, Stew Matthews, chats with 3 members of Staines Rugby Club's management. He talks to Director of Rugby- Nick Allso, Chairman-Steve Leach and Senior Rugby Lead-John Kelly. Stew conducts a review of the 2019-20 season and then looks forward to the 2020-21 season and the vision that these gents have for the club.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

The day after the night before...Sunday 17th May 2020, Staines RFC celebrated the end of the senior section season with their end of season award night. Today, Nick chats with our award winners: Marcus Talbot: Best SwanChris Grant: Most Improved ForwardJosh Charlton: Coaches' Player of the Year Tom Perryman: Player's Player of the YearApologies for the sound quality in places: The wildlife in Staines was particularly loud this week! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick chats with a couple of our Colts coaches and one of our Colts players. Lots of chat about rugby and the transition into senior rugby.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Extraordinary episode! Following the announcement of the appointment of Nick Allso to Director of Rugby, Nick chats with Joe and Tom, two of the Staines senior players group and discuss matters rugby related and delve into Nick's vision as Director of Rugby.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick chats rugby with Dave Mendy and Mike Norris, both of who coach in our youth section. The show's special guests and true stars are their children, all of who are part of the Staines RFC youth section. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)

Nick chats rugby with Stewart Matthews, Sally Leach and Stuart Saxon, all of who coach in our youth section. The show's special guests and true starts are their children, all of who are part of the Staines RFC youth section. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/StainesRugby1926)