The Waist High Rugby Podcast

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This is a brand new rugby podcast brought to you by a few sports-loving guys playing the daft game in Oslo. We'll let you know what it's like training and playing with Viking descendants week in and week out, our thoughts on games and incidents from Norwegian National Snow Rugby Championship to the 6 nations, and entertain you with our team's journey (Blindern Rugbyklubb) on our quest to rip the Norwegian 15's Championship from the extremely strong grip of our Oslo rival - Sagene Rugbyklubb! Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Waist High Rugby


    • Apr 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 53 EPISODES


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    The Future of German Rugby ft Nico Colic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 65:00


    On this episode Paul invites the head of the German Bundesliga to go through his plans for the new look league structure as well as what needs to happen in Germany for rugby to take the next step! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Future of Norwegian Rugby (NRF special)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 46:13


    Rugby in Norway is at a crossroads. After a turbulent year, the sport is struggling to find unity—but could a fresh proposal be the key to rebuilding? This week, we sit down with Mike Pride, who has crafted a plan to bring all forms of rugby together while meeting both domestic and international obligations. Is this the solution Norwegian rugby needs, or at the very least, the spark to reignite the conversation? Tune in as we dive into the future of the sport and what it will take to bring rugby in Norway back on track! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Conditioning for rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 46:14


    No guest this week, so Jack Ben and Paul talk about what kind of S&C training they are doing and how different a prop and a referee´s training is actually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Lion to Tiger - The Ale Loman Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 60:25


    This week the boys chat with up and coming Nottingham, Leicester and Sweden prop, and poster boy for Scandinavian rugby, Ale Loman. We chat about his rapid rise, the development of the Swedish national team, and what other developing countries can learn from the Swedish system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Chat With The New Norway Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 55:39


    The boys pick the brains of the new head coach for Norway, how he got the job, what his plans are for the team, and how to get a Norway vs Sweden derby on the cards.Waist High Rugby, where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NORWAYS BIGGEST rugby INFLUENCER

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 46:53


    This week the boys chat with Idar Kjærstad about how he is leading the social media push for rugby in Norway, why he went from football to rugby and what his future plans are!Waist High - where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    THE BOYS ARE BACK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 50:45


    On the first episode of a new look Waist High, the boys tell us what they have been up to, the plans for the pod going forward, and introduce our new co-host. Waist High Rugby - where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Why is Tom so excited?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 59:51


    This week Jack, Adam, and Tom review the grand final between Lillestrøm and Sandnes, talk why Tom will never play rugby league and preview a massive final round of Norwegian XVsLive. Laugh. Love. Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    League final preview plus more ft Kim André Seglem

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 64:52


    This week the boys get a visit from Sandnes legend Kim Andre to preview the league final as well as review the Watson cup. The boys also review the last round of games and look ahead to the Oslo derby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Good things come to those who wait - Season 4 Opener

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 61:38


    Slightly late out the blocks but back with a bang. Waist high season 4 episode 1 previews the coming union season in Norway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Season 3 wrap up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 56:35


    In the final pod before summer, Jack and Adam review the NM 7s, the rugby league series, and tell us their highlights of the year so far.Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby!J,E,T,B,A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    NORWAY WINS ft Espen Høgset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 57:13


    Jack and Adam are joined by winning Norway 7s captain Espen to review a monumental weekend of Norwegian rugby. We also review the Alt heis cup, look forward to the league season carrying on, and look ahead to the women´s EM in ZagrebLive. Laugh. Love. RugbyJ,E,A,T,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A bumper weekend of rugby ft Arne Torsen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 53:15


    This week the boys are joined by Haugesund founder and Norwegian international Arne Torsen to review the Greece game, preview the alt heis cup and talk all things Norway rugby league. We also go over a bumper weekend of rugby in Norway, the Oslo 7s, Kristiansand shield and NM wheelchair rugby in Skien Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norway vs Greece, Oslo 7s Preview, Lot's of League and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 54:37


    This week the boys preview the Norway vs Greece game, the upcoming Oslo 7s. We take a look at some of the League results from the last couple of weeks, talk about the Norwegian 7s and much more!Live. laugh. love. rugbyT,E,J,A,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The nugatti sandwich and the rugby season kicks off

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 52:13


    This week the boys review what happened in Stavanger, who was in the nugatti sandwich, preview the Norway vs Andorra game, and talk rugby league ahead of the season opener this weekend. We also touch on the u18s vs Sweden and give an avid listener a shout-out!Live. laugh. love. rugbyT,E,J,A,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Denmark review, concussions in rugby and blooding new players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 62:09


    On the pod that everyone wants, Ed is joined by a still bald Tom, a concussed Adam, and Jack to go dissect what happened vs Denmark, how the Oslo fusion got on against Gothenburg, and who won the opening round of the Rogaland cup.Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby!T,E,J,A,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The pod turns 1! Norway vs Denmark preview, pre match rituals and Ed´s suprise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 53:12


    On the anniversary of the podcast starting, Jack, Adam and Ed preview the Norway vs Denmark game in Copenhagen this weekend, and ask Adam what the pre match looks like before the lads will run out. We also talk about the first year of the podcast, Oslo Fusion taking on Gothenburg and Ed gets a suprise interuption from a neighbourLive. Laugh. RugbyT,E,A,J,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The one where we get serious! Plus Toms return

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 67:17


    Ed, Adam and Tom team up for this weeks pod. We cover many things from Toms footballing exploits up north, our previous guests, pre season trainings, mental health battles and more! No guests, just the 3 of us waffling on for an hour! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The one where Norway wins!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 53:45


    On this episode Norwegian youth coach and proper northerner Tim Jones joins Ed, Jack and Adam to discuss Norways U16 and U19s winning in Czech Republic, what his vision for the future is, and which English world cup winner he played against in his playing career.Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby!T,J,A,E,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The good Jones - A chat with Norway 7s coach Owen Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 42:46


    Ed and Jack chat with 7s coach Owen Jones about 7s in Norway, turning up to Trondheim in March without a coat, and which Welsh superstar he got skinned by in his junior days.Live. Laugh. Rugby!J,E,T,B,A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Talking touch with Matt Shaw

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 63:22


    We´re Back! In the first episode of the new season, Ed, Jack and Adam chat with the mastermind behind the recent NM touch tournament in Songdal as well as going through the Lista 7s and looking forward to the new season.Live. Laugh. Rugby!J,E,T,B,A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norway Latvia analysis and season wrap up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 52:09


    In this episode we chat about Norway Latvia and sum up this seasons rugby in Norway! This is the last episode of season 2, we'll be back again weekly in 2024 when it all kicks off again. We plan to drop a Julebord special in the meantime :)Ed, Ben, Jack, Adam and Tom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Adams Latvian away day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:29


    Adam keeps a pod diary of the Latvia away day. You'll hear from Norways international players, clips from team meetings, and most importantly, what their prematch breakfast was. EnjoyA! + TBJE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norway v Greece vs Norway vs Latvia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2023 66:58


    Nahan kicks us off with a banging match report from the Norway Greece match, followed by expert jack dissecting the game, then Ed Tom and Adam talk about how Norway are gonna bang Latvia.BTJEAN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Union finals day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 43:48


    All the action from a massive day at Voldsløkka! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Chat with Norwegian Rugby League Head coach Liam Stead

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 61:02


    In this episode Jack and Adam sit down with rugby league head coach and proper Northerner Liam Stead. We chat through how Liam came to be Norway head coach via Halifax, Toronto and Dubai, what he expects from his boys going into the crunch game with Greece this weekend, and how Norway can qualify for the world cup in 2030.Get it in your usual places!JBTAE! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    How to beat Sagene?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 59:02


    in this epsiode we get reactions from the Bergen Trondheim game from Ignacio and Brandon, talk about how to beat Sagene (something Tom, Ben and Jack have no experience of), and chat about the fantasy rugby standings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    The one where we sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 62:57


    In this pod we chat about fitness, Norwegian away days, and initiations. We sing the song we'd choose for our international initiationEBTJA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Rugby League Grand Final!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 59:23


    Adam was at the Rugby League Grand Final chatting with Players, Coaches, Referees, Future Stars & Fans! Enjoy!A + TBJE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Internationals, Grand Finals and Cairns - Sonny and Jymaal!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 70:11


    We get last week's biggest celebs in Norwegian Rugby - Sonny and Jymaal - on the show to tell us about the match against the Netherlands, lining up with each other and preview this weekend's Grand Final: Lillestrøm Lions vs Haugesund Sea Eagles.We talk some world cup fantasy and Jack attempts to hype up the Scotland Ireland game. enjoytbaje Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norways Father and Son combo & Trondheim and Bergen victorious & RWC chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 72:31


    We talk about Norway's Rugby Leagues father and son combo, how the union league is hotting up, Glynn's awesome MOTM display in Stavanger's loss to Trondheim, Bergen beating Blindern, Eddie Jones and Gatland, and South Africa vs Ireland. tbeja! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fantasy Rugby, Fiji and Cliches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 62:06


    In this episode Jack is joined by Tom and Adam to dissect the weekends rugby action including naming and shaming those excelling and those propping up the Waist High fantasy rugby table, what is it that makes Fiji play the way they do and what the future of rugby tactics might look like after South Africa´s decision to play a 7-1 bench.As always get it in your normal places and make sure to follow us on instagram!Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Oh Captain! My Captain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 32:15


    In this weeks short special, Ed, Jack and Adam are given the honour of introducing the new captain of the Norwegian national team. We dive into his Norwegian roots, his rugby and judo upbringing and the type of leadership he wants to bring into the team. Adam gets a little excited..... Love, Laugh, Rugby EJTA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Some proper rugby....and the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 72:47


    In this episode we review the two games in Norway that happened on the weekend, as well as looking over the first round of the World Cup. Tom rants about all things mentality, reffing and war dances. Listen now and get involved - send us your thoughts on instagram or facebook!Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby!TBJEA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Game previews, coaching and mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 71:19


    We talk about the upcoming games, the success of the Watson Cup, and discuss coaching - ending with a heated discussion about mentality. Listen now and get involved - send us your thoughts on instagram or facebook!TBJEA! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The one with a Ref!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 59:58


    We're joined by Seb, Adam's favourite ref, to talk about his experience of refereeing in Norway. He tells us the reality of refereeing in Norway, his ideas around what makes a good rugby game for both players and referees, and shares his thoughts on Norwegian rugby as a whole. He's joined by Tom, Adam and Ed :) Live, Laugh, Love... Rugby TBEJA x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fishing, East vs West and Round 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 59:51


    This week we have Ed, Tom, Ben and Adam discussing all things from the east vs west game, some post match stories, toms rise to insta stardom, a review of the weekends games and much more! Get it in your usual placesLive, laugh, love. RUGBYJ,E,T,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    East vs West preview with Adam Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2023 57:36


    This week Ed and Jack are joined by the captain of the West Coast Adam Jones to preview the weekend´s game, chat about what goes on on a Stavanger camping trip and give our opinions on some of the world cup squads and of course THAT Farrell red card.Get it in your usual placesLive, laugh, love. RUGBYJ,E,T,B Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pridey we need your help with one of the freshers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 59:07


    A bit later than usual, in this episode the boys are joined by West Norway celebrity Mike Pride to talk all things Vestland, rugby and a few drinking stories. Listen now to hear how Pridey went from playing prop in the green green grass of Wales to being chief playmaker of a multi-town rugby league team.As always follow us on instagram for more.Live, laugh, love, Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The All Blacks are pretty good

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 58:56


    In this episode the boys chat through round 2 of the Rugby Championship, Tom has a go at pronouncing islander names, we make a World Cup XV with one player from each country and we talk about which England cricketer would make it as a rugby player. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ´Dont be a smartarse´

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 59:33


    On the pod everyone loves and keeps asking for Jack and Tom chat all things Budapest 7s, look at the opening weekend of the rugby championship and review the semi finals of the U20 world cup. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The first EAST v WEST special!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 23:51


    We chat about the upcoming East vs West match happening on Saturday 19th August. We choose allegiances, discuss the players who aren't signed up that we wanna see on the pitch, and predict the winners. We recorded this on Sunday 19th June. Safe to say we are buzzing about this match and more pods on it will be coming out in the future. This is the game we wanna see!Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d_dBDa9AWkqBEcZm6yl8CtehbK3qnC_kGFx_Xn85-wc/edit?fbclid=IwAR1GnrCLgU9ZhBLBZSz-PAM-3UBpDdKZyQ045nPfLxmrpqnf45bN-yDVUKU#gid=0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    West Coast Rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 59:58


    On the pod everyone loves and keeps asking for Jack, Tom and Ed are joined by Steve from Haugesund rugby league. Get a look inside the growing support of League on the west coast, as well as their playing and coaching philosophy. Tom regales us with stories from Greece and Eds Saturday as an honorary Scotsman in Oslo for the football. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Delayed flights, summer holidays, and some rugby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 52:57


    On the pod everyone loves and keeps asking for Jack and Ed chat about their summers so far, Rugby League in Norway, some 7s, Premiserhsip Rugby news, and look at some of rugby greats from Eds school plus a lot more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Who needs backs?!?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 51:22


    On the pod everyone loves and keeps asking for Jack and Tom chat about the prem and URC finals, protesting, what it's like to get online abuse, another hanging kit, forwards suddenly learning to kick, and give a match reoprt on Haugesund vs Sandnes. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    La Rochelles win, the cockroach mentality & some welsh blokes quit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 47:15


    Tom and Jack chat about La Rochelle being big, who to blame at Leinster, the cockroach mentality and preview the URC and Premiership finals coming up this weekend. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Norways game, semi finals and champagne breakfasts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 59:40


    We share our opinions on the Norway Denmark game, chat about Leinsters loss to Munster and the premiership semi-finals - controversial topics like strawberries in champagne, breathing and fielding second teams pop up. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Blindern wins, Stavanger nicknames & some rugby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 57:07


    In the latest episode from Waist High Rugby, Jack and Tom are joined by Adam Jones, captain of Stavanger and owner of the worst tattoo in Norwegian Rugby. We discuss Stavanger's pre-season, some of their best nicknames, punishments and some rugby! We also have a look ahead to this weekends game between Norway and Denmark. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Kebab shop owners, 9 man packs and a trip to the emergency room

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 70:16


    The guys are back and this time remote! We discuss the weekends rugby league game in Oslo vs Lillestrom, the Norwegian national team vs Andorra and Tom gives us more on his tactical genius with a bold claim of 9 man packs as well as a quick insight into the Champions Cup rugby that took place! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Mullets, Metal Ankles & Finn Russell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 54:25


    In the latest episode from Waist High Rugby, Jack and Ed are joined by Richie White, head coach of the Norwegian national side. We discuss the prep for their upcoming games against Andorra and Denmark, his route into rugby and his coaching philosophy plus much more! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and be part of our journey!Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E!Link to Andorra vs Norway (www.rugbyeurope.eu/rugby-europe-live/) or you can join the boys at The Dubliner Folk Pub in Oslo from 16.30 on Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Saggy Kicks & Gee's shout out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 71:13


    In this weeks episode, Tom, Ben, Jack and Ed discuss the Oslo Barbarians match against the Norwegian National team, this weekends Premiership Rugby, Rugby League in Norway and Tom's case of mistaken identity! Be sure to follow us on Instagram (@waisthighrugby) and follow our journey! Listen, Laugh, Love... Rugby!T,B,J,E!Link to the player exchange group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/933768761295640/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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