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In today's podcast we ask how designing better infrastructure can help to really grow the UK economy. Now we hear constantly about the vital role that investment in infrastructure projects must play in driving economic growth across the nation and across the regions of the UK – be that investment in transport; in energy systems; in water treatment and supply; and in communications. And it is clear that without this investment the nation simply will not remain globally competitive; our living standards are likely to fall; and we will struggle to meet the decarbonisation challenge and to ensure we are resilient to climate change.But what can actually be done by infrastructure professionals to accelerate this investment. How do we navigate the constantly shifting national and local government policy shifts; overcome the hold ups in planning; the delays in delivery and the delivery cost over runs ?. And once constructed, how do we avoid failing to create the kind of social, economic and environmental outcomes that were promised at the outset.It's a tough conundrum but one that an army of infrastructure design and planning professionals stand ready to solve – ready to leverage their collective skills and experience to design and deliver better infrastructure – infrastructure capable of truly kickstarting and sustaining the economy and of fundamentally making lives better. So what stopping them?!To discuss this issue, my guest today is Charlie Hodgson, Executive Managing Director, Transport & Infrastructure, WSP, one of the largest consultancies in the UK. While Charlie is now responsible for the strategic direction and delivery of WSP's infrastructure and engineering teams, he started his career as an economist so perhaps more than most really understands the links between investment and outcomes and what can be done strengthen them.ResourcesWSP websiteNational Infrastructure Commission 2023 AssessmentTransforming Infrastructure Performance

Hey OSPers! We know New Years is the time for new you! Ya, right! You make the commitment to the gym, eating right and God forbid, dry January but how many of you really stick with it. By the way we talk bowl games, playoffs, “Do you remember” trivia and much more on this episode. Let's do this men!BSC intros:How was your holiday cheer? When do you take down all the decorations? Sad or happy?Spontaneous Reactions:The beaten that Georgia gave FSU. Would this have happened if FSU guys wouldn't have opted out? Or is the SEC too much for them.I struggle with this but at what point does baseball need to be held in check. The Dodgers spent 1 billion dollars on 2 players. One of which has never played in the MLB. How do teams compete in this type of structure?The in season league champions! What garbage. Should the Lakers have a banner hoisted for this? How much did you pay attention to the tournament?NFL Games of the Week:Arizona over PhillySF over Commanders“Red Hot” Ravens over MiamiControversial Games:KC over CincyCowboys over DetroitGive me your playoff teams after week 18. Possible Detroit Lions guestRussell Wilson v. Sean PaytonJoe Flacco resurrected Why is the league pushing Myles GarrettT-Sizzle TriviaRashene Name the playerMichael “Chops” Mills @therealbigchops Terry “T-sizzle” Young : Instagram and Twitter @1youngterryMichael “Coach Neubeiser” Neubeiser: Instagram and Twitter @coachneubRashene “Real Deal” Hill: Facebook @RasheneHill and Instagram @miramaitamshene=========================== CONNECT WITH US =========================== Check out our websites, apps and much more: https://www.podpage.com/originalsportspodcastwithmarkmaradei/ Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/OSPwithMMJoin the conversation on Twitter https://twitter.com/OSPwithMMFollow us on Instagram pics https://www.instagram.com/originalsportspodcast                        Reach out to us on Snapchat at: OSPwithMMWatch our Tik Tok at: OriginalSportsPodcastSubscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVZuudj681oIAbnscyHBa0g?view_as=subscriber=========================== Feel free to let us know if you have any comments or questionsBy emailing us at: OriginalSportsPodcast@gmail.comVoice intro: Shawn AntkowiakIntro and outro music provided by Charlie Hodgson

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In this episode, we speak to Arrow Charlie Hodgson about his move to South Australia and his appointment as CEO at the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA).Prior to his move to Adelaide, Charlie was the interim CEO at the Surrey Cricket Club in the UK, and prior to that, the Commercial Director there. Charlie delves into the great elements of living here, such as working at one of the most beautiful ovals in the world and the shorter commute to and from work, which enables him to spend more time with his family. We also hear some of the challenges about moving to a new Country, such as finding property, the adjustment to work life here, and choosing the right school for his children. 

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This week we catch up with Scott Shomer, co-founder of Helios Brewing. Earlier in the year, we spoke with head brewer, Charlie Hodgson, as he celebrated his 20th anniversary in the industry. In this chat, we look at some of the brewery's various achievements of late, including its win of the Lord Mayor's Sustainability in Business award and its recent collaboration with BrewDog. We also discuss how Helios strives to be sustainable as a business and how the industry can move towards implementing more sustainable processes. Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel. Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti. If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week we catch up with Scott Shomer, co-founder of Helios Brewing. Earlier in the year, we spoke with head brewer, Charlie Hodgson, as he celebrated his 20th anniversary in the industry.In this chat, we look at some of the brewery's various achievements of late, including its win of the Lord Mayor's Sustainability in Business award and its recent collaboration with BrewDog.We also discuss how Helios strives to be sustainable as a business and how the industry can move towards implementing more sustainable processes.Our partnersRadio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel.Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by:Sponsoring the showReviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting serviceEmailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

Former England and British & Irish Lions tourist, Charlie Hodgson, shares his advice as to what has helped him transition away from his 16-year professional rugby career. The Sale and Saracens legend experienced an incredibly impressive career, being part of two high achieving organisations. Hodgson talks about the importance of financially planning, using transferable skills from the professional rugby environment, and preaches the significance of 'having a go' at things outside of the rugby field. 

This chat with Charlie Hodgson goes in many different directions, he is a really interesting bloke.I've heard from real journalists that using silence in an interview can be a very powerful tool to get people to open up to you. On this episode, the 6 second delay that Charlie and I had to navigate was the silence that allowed Charlie to just open up and talk about his career, both the good and the bad.This is a story of a guy who has experienced many high's in his careers, he has won awards for his beers in the past, and now he is part of building something really special at Helios. But it is also a great example that success from working yourself to the bone can affect the rest of your life, and on this episode, Charlie was brave enough to share some of that with me. Thanks to Charlie for opening up on this one, it was really interesting to hear his experiences.Thankfully for him, it looks like Charlie is back on track doing what he does best. The beers coming out of Helios are fantastic, AND, they are brewed in probably the most environmentally sustainable fashion in the industry! Great stuff!!Want to help spread the craft beer gospel?Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or YouTubeRate, Review and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts...click link on phone and scroll to bottomOr Follow/Subscribe on you favourite podcast playerI'll stop typing, just have a listen!http://beerhealer.com/https://www.heliosbrewing.com.au/

This week we feature Charlie Hodgson, head brewer at Brisbane's Helios Brewing. Apart from having a long and varied career to discuss, Charlie also has some thought provoking insights about the role of beer's four key ingredients and how they play in the rapidly emerging style pantheon of modern craft brewing. It's a fascinating conversation that probes at where is the substance amidst rapid change and the consumer hype that drives much that we're seeing in the industry at the moment. No doubt it's a chat that will provoke quite a few thoughts, and as always, we'd love to hear what you think. Enjoy this conversation with Charlie Hodgson from Helios Brewing. In the podcast we mentioned this chat with John Hoedemaker and Aaron Heary from Gage Roads.  Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel. Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.  If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

This week we feature Charlie Hodgson, head brewer at Brisbane’s Helios Brewing. Apart from having a long and varied career to discuss, Charlie also has some thought provoking insights about the role of beer’s four key ingredients and how they play in the rapidly emerging style pantheon of modern craft brewing. It’s a fascinating conversation that probes at where is the substance amidst rapid change and the consumer hype that drives much that we’re seeing in the industry at the moment. No doubt it’s a chat that will provoke quite a few thoughts, and as always, we’d love to hear what you think. Enjoy this conversation with Charlie Hodgson from Helios Brewing. In the podcast we mentioned this chat with John Hoedemaker and Aaron Heary from Gage Roads.  Our partners Radio Brews News is proudly presented by Cryer Malt, who we are thrilled to announce are back supporting us for another year of conversations. With over 25 years in the field, Cryer Malt are dedicated to providing the finest brewing ingredients to help brewers create the foundations of a truly excellent beer. Your premium brewing partner - and our premium podcasting partner - Cryer Malt is proud sponsor of this conversion and the Radio Brews News channel. Every guest on Beer is a Conversation receives a new piece of exclusive merch - a branded Yeti Rambler mug, thanks to our good friends at Yeti.  If you like what we do at Radio Brews News you can help us out by: Sponsoring the show Reviewing us on iTunes or your favourite podcasting service Emailing us at producer@brewsnews.com.au to share your thoughts

What's up ma Rebels, in this weeks episode of Fitness Rebels Radio we are excited to speak to Charlie Hodgson, an ex International and British Lions rugby player.Charlie also holds the record for the most points scored ever in the premiership. he joins us to chat about the mindset he had throughout for him to be able to achieve these things.I have to apologise as the internet connection was poor during this episode and does effect the quality, but as tech brings us closer there is also the risk of things not always going smoothly, but I am 100% sure that you will still enjoy the episode.So please go grab your favourite cup of coffee, grab your walking shoes or get comfy on the sofa and please enjoy the episode.As usual if you enjoy please share and tag Nickd_rebelcoach and if you want more info into what Fitness rebels can do for you please go to www.fitnessrebels.co.ukPeace ✌️

What a delight it is to be joined by Ben Foden from across the pond; to kickstart Season 3 in style! The Ex Sale, Northampton and England full back is leaving no stone unturned as he relays all the wonderful stories and secrets from his career in rugby both on and off the field. We discuss; the trials and tribulations of living in New York, cutting loose in his teammates frat house, celebratory nights out in Las Vegas, the standard of rugby in America, American rugby culture, initiations, nights out, his love for private schools, toothbrushes and spin the bottle, auditioning for Pop Idol, his England memories, beef with Charlie Hodgson, bum flicks, ball grabs, the infamous nights out in NZ during the world cup, dwarf tossing, the truth about Hakell's involvements, his two week marriage and the story behind Thom Evans & Nicole Scherzinger's first kiss - plus much more. We also discuss Archies views on the new 'three tier system', his admiration to be locked up at university, his business updates and tips and of course a lot more C.H.A.T & pure stupidity. We've got a remarkably high end clothing partner in Beaufort & Blake who are incredibly generously giving 15% off all their clothes (jumpers, shirts, trousers, boxers etc) for a limited time only - all you have to do is go to - www.beaufortandblake.com and type in the code - RIGBIZ15 We're also lucky enough to be partnered with Sons who are a Men's health brand that’s helping guys with one of the key health issues they don't often talk about - how to keep their hair! Get £20 off your first order with the code - RIGBIZ20 - https://sons.co.uk/Stay Safe & Love & Champagne Freddy & Archie

Link to PodcastLink to VideoHello Listeners! Join us in a great episode today with Paul Waite and legend Charlie Hodgson:Charles Christopher Hodgson (born 12 November 1980) is a retired English rugby union player, having previously been a player for Sale Sharks and Saracens. His position was fly-half and he is the leading Premiership points scorer of all time. Hodgson also played for England, until announcing his international retirement in 2012. Hodgson made 18 consecutive starts at fly half for England between 2004 and 2006.A very insightful episode into the life of a great English Rugby player, we hope you enjoy this one! 

On this episode we have retired International Rugby player and highest scorer in English Premiership - Charlie Hodgson in conversation with Ally Thomson.We discuss Charlie's transition from the world of sport into business.We also hear his thoughts on the dynamics between individual and team performance at the elite level.And finally, we hear how Charlie is taking part in Stress Awareness Month and what he believes is key to combating stress and continuing to perform at ones highest level.To hear the full interview head to HeyLegal.co.uk and sign up for our full list of CPD content.Follow Charlie on Twitter @CHodgson10 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join your host Emma and her clown Barbara talking all things ruby and beyond.  What can we learn from professional sportspeople at an elite level?    Can Barbara help us be flexible through Knitting?  Is it ok for Barbara to make Charlie a scarf?  How can stress impact us working from home?  Follow Charlie:  Facebook: Charlie Hodgson Performance                    @chperf0rm   Instagram: @chperf0rm   LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charlie-hodgson   Twitter: @chperf0rm  About Charlie  Ex international rugby player, Charlie Hodgson founded Charlie Hodgson Performance; a coaching consultancy that optimises workplace health and performance using a mix of science backed lifestyle assessments and unique coaching techniques. His philosophy is based on 17 years at the top of professional sport and it is through this experience that has shaped his coaching approach and how it can be transferred to the business world. 

It's no surprise that corporate wellbeing coach, Charlie Hodgson, knows more about resilience than most. His former career was as fly-half for Sale Sharks and Saracens rugby clubs; a career that saw him achieve the record of highest Premiership points scorer of all time. Charlie has spent his life in the public glare and without a doubt that can be a daunting prospect! However, coupled with his exploits on the field, his experiences have also equipped him with a very real sense of how to cope in the face of adversity. In this episode, Charlie shares the techniques that give him the drive to power through adversity, whether on the field or off... KEY TAKEAWAYS It doesn't matter if we're on a playing field or in an office when faced with a stressful situation, our mental and physiological reactions are the same.  Recognise that your behaviour is the result of stress or the endgame of a response that has led to this mental or physical interpretation.  Certainly, when we feel stress, our sympathetic system kicks in, which changes our heart rate and breathing. We need to activate our parasympathetic system in these instances by conscious breathing. Procrastination can lead to the dread of incoming deadlines, which in turn leads to anxiety. As a result, taking control of time management is critical in avoiding this time-anxiety. The dopamine hit that people get from social media or from gaining likes, is the equivalent to the rush we get from alcohol. Encouraging this addictive behaviour from a young age is hugely damaging. Above all, when dealing with high-stress individuals, we need to remember that their response is not personal to us, but a reflection of what's going on for them, and perhaps the culmination of many different factors emerging at once. If you are someone who is confrontational, consider what it will do to your relationship with that other person. Additionally, what will it do to your relationship with those who see what has happened?   BEST MOMENTS ‘Our chimp brain is five times more powerful' ‘I should have had a camomile tea' ‘If you really want to give your full attention to something, then it has to be that thing only' ‘Control what you can control' ‘Look for the best in everybody'   VALUABLE RESOURCES The HR Uprising Podcast | Apple | Spotify | Stitcher  To learn more about the upcoming HR Uprising development programmes coming up, visit https://hruprising.com/new-hr-programmes/   Change Superhero - www.hruprising.com/changesuperhero HR Uprising Mastermind - https://hruprising.com/mastermind/      ABOUT THE GUEST   Ex-international rugby player, Charlie Hodgson founded Charlie Hodgson Performance; a coaching consultancy that optimises workplace health and performance using a mix of science-backed lifestyle assessments and unique coaching techniques. His philosophy is based on 17 years at the top of professional sport and it is through this experience that has shaped his coaching approach and how it can be transferred to the business world.   Throughout his rugby career, he had many ups and downs and admits that managing his emotions through those sticky periods was incredibly hard. Whether it was dealing with difficult colleagues, making decisions under pressure or a missed kick at goal when the result was in his hands, the daily struggle was real, and at times, hugely debilitating. And, those emotional difficulties will be no different to what people undoubtedly experience every day; Workplace politics, leading their team to deliver results, make hugely important decisions under extreme pressure or simply finding time for themselves and their family…that pressure to consistently perform can be just as lonely and clinical. He understands how hard that is and the subsequent stress that emerges, but wants people to realise how wellbeing is very much aligned to performance.   Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn     ABOUT THE HOST   Lucinda Carney is a Business Psychologist with 15 years in Senior Corporate L&D roles and a further 10 as CEO of Actus Software where she worked closely with HR colleagues helping them to solve the same challenges across a huge range of industries. It was this breadth of experience that inspired Lucinda to set up the HR Uprising community to facilitate greater collaboration across HR professionals in different sectors, helping them to ‘rise up' together. “If you look up, you rise up” CONTACT METHOD Join the LinkedIn community - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13714397/ Email: Lucinda@advancechange.co.uk Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/ Twitter: @lucindacarney Instagram: @hruprising Facebook: @hruprising See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Connect with Charlie on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-hodgson/ Charlies Hodgson's Professional Rugby Union credentials: Sale Sharks 11 years Saracens 5 years Top points scorer in premiership history 3 premiership titles 1 European cup title England 38 caps Highest ever individual points scorer in one match British Lions. NZ 2005 To find out more about - https://charliehodgsonperformance.com/ Charlie Hodgson is the founder and CEO of Charlie Hodgson Performance. His philosophy is based on 17 years at the top of professional rugby. From the organisational highs at Sale Sharks and Saracens, to the individual lows of international rugby, it is these unique experiences that have shaped his coaching approach and how they can be transferred to the business world. Throughout his rugby career, he had many ups and downs and admits that managing his emotions through those sticky periods was incredibly hard. Whether it was dealing with difficult colleagues, making decisions under pressure or a missed kick at goal when the result was in his hands, the daily struggle was real, and at times, hugely debilitating. And, it is no different to what you undoubtedly experience every day; Workplace politics, leading your team to deliver results, make hugely important decisions under extreme pressure or simply finding time for yourself and your family…that pressure to consistently perform can be just as lonely and clinical. He understands how hard that is for you and the subsequent stress that emerges. He has felt it, but most importantly, he can help you. He truly cares what you are going through, and is here to help you thrive. Following retirement from elite sport, he has gained the Institute of Leadership and Management Level 7 Qualification in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. He has completed a training series in Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) and is now an officially licensed Mind5 Optimal Performance Leader.

Today's guest is Charlie Hodgson, former England international and Saracens number 10 and founder of Charlie Hodgson Performance, his leadership coaching business.             As a professional rugby player Charlie achieved everything you could want to over his 16 year career. He won multiple premiership titles with his club Saracens, played for England and went on the 2005 Lions tour. If this wasn't enough, he is also the all-time record point scorer in the premiership with 2,625 points scored. To put this into perspective if you don't follow rugby, the closest player too him who's still playing professionally has 1,569 points – almost a 1,000 points behind Charlie. As I've said before on this podcast I'm a big believer that you can and should learn from the best, regardless of their industry, and sport is no different. Given the hyper competitive nature of elite sport, teams are always looking for an edge and given Saracens success over recent years it was fascinating to sit down with Charlie and get his first-hand insights and advice of what led them to be so successful. Since retiring from professional rugby Charlie has combined his experience of developing winning teams at the top level of elite rugby with his coaching training and launched Charlie Hodgson Performance to help executives and their teams leverage the leadership principles from professional sport to develop their own high performing cultures. Charlie shares so many fascinating insights from both his sporting and business careers in this interview including: How his club Saracens were able to go from a midtable side to the best team in the league  and the off field changes they made that were critical to this success. The importance of developing a positive and supportive culture in your organisation and the key elements to consider if you want to develop your own high performing team. How you can break down barriers between the different areas in your organisation and start to help your teams work together better. And much much more! It was great to get the chance to sit down with someone who has spent so long at the top of elite sport and learn what it takes to succeed at that level, both individually and as a team. There's so much in this conversation that you can apply to your career and your business and I know you're going to get a lot from what Charlie has to say. You can get in touch with Charlie via email at charlie@charliehodgsonperformance.com And you can find out more about Charlie Hodgson Performance at https://charliehodgsonperformance.com/ This episode is brought to you by Create Engage the Digital Marketing agency for the disruptive Management Consultancy. Specific things we discussed in the show: Sarcens RFC - https://www.saracens.com/ The Forgotten Highlander by Alistair Urquhart - https://amzn.to/2Jqsylz Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl - https://amzn.to/2WPH3Ce I used to be a miserable F*ck by John Kim - https://amzn.to/2LQqhCc

Big Jim and Goodey arrive in the studio after spending two days travelling down from Murrayfield with the Calcutta Cup and Darren Cave joins them in the studio to discuss all things Six Nations. We catch up with Wales centre Scott Williams to discuss their Grand Slam hopes and hear from Red Roses Captain Sarah Hunter on the prospect of sealing a Grand Slam at Twickenham on Saturday and where the women's game is at. All that plus a clip of our chat with Charlie Hodgson, hear what happened when Big Jim and Devin Toner came face to face and much, much more...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlie's Angels. Charlie Hodgson's testimonial year fashion show at Harvey Nichols for charity. In association with the Pink Ribbon Foundation.

Pre-season press day - with sponsorship by UKFast. Former Guinness Premiership champions Sale Sharks are aiming to get back to the top in 2010 with the help of a record seven figure sponsorship deal from new main backers UKFast. Sale Sharks enter season 2009-2010 knowing all about the challenge, but with an unproven staff – on and off the field. On the pitch, there are many experienced performers still on the books: Charlie Hodgson, Dwayne Peel, Mathew Tait, Mark Cueto to name four. There are new names: David Seymour, Gavin Kerr and surely the longest of them all, Sisaro Koyamaibole. Youth is going to be given its chance, in the shape of Carl Fearns and James Gaskell. Behind the scenes, there’s a balance of the tried and untested. Kingsley Jones and Phil Keith-Roach represent expertise in defensive and scrummaging areas, and they welcome fitness expert Peter Finch, coach Byron Hayward and the new Head Coach Jason Robinson. Players and coaches will have to get used to the new regime – it’s a learning experience. The Heineken Cup beckons, with Harlequins, Cardiff Blues and Toulouse in the Sharks’ Pool. The club will wear a sizzling new European strip in the sponsors’ colours of black and cyan. Backing the club are new major sponsors UKFast – vibrant winners, ambitious, leaders in their own field, created in 1999, just like Sale Sharks. It could be an emotional journey, with passion, surprises, highs and lows on the way. Welcome to the opening act, the Club’s Press Day at Edgeley Park.

The UKFast Digital Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2009. The spotlight this month falls on the UKFast Digital Entrepreneurs of the Year. Over the last 11 months we've watched the traffic across the UKFast network, we've seen some incredible businesses make difficult economic times work for them incredibly well. These are the true entrepreneurs - they spot a niche in the market and make themselves relevant to all. Our eight awards winners travelled from all corners of the country with representatives from London, Bristol, The Cotswolds, Doncaster, Hull, Cheshire and Manchester. The awards were presented to the winners by Sale Sharks rugby stars including Charlie Hodgson, Chris Jones and young up-coming star James Gaskell. Other well known faces on the night included Nikki and Byron from Channel M, Big Brother psychologist Geoff Beattie and one time Everton heavyweight, Earl Barrett. Entertainment was provided by Soul legends, Clem Curtis and The Foundations.

Sale Sharks such as Kinglsey Jones, Ben Cohen, Charlie Hodgson and Dean Schofield get on the high ropes in Manchester at Trafford Park.

Sale Sharks Ben Cohen and Charlie Hodgson talk to UKFast about the state of the game. Sale Sharks' Charlie Hodgson talks to UKFast about rugby, his toe, the laws and records. Ben Cohen tells us about travelling, family life, the English club scene, and remembers the match in Toulouse.

Sharks Ben Cohen and Charlie Hodgson raise their glasses to fans with Greene King IPA. Last Thursday evening fans joined Ben Cohen and Charlie Hodgson for a pint of Greene King IPA, Sale Sharks' official beer sponsor, at one of the team's local pubs, The Governors House in Cheadle Hulme. The lucky Sharks fans won their invitation to the pub through a Greene King IPA competition in the Manchester Evening News. The official beer of Sale Sharks gave winning fans the opportunity to put their burning Sharks questions to the Sale duo, as well as get the players thoughts on England's current performance in this autumn's Investec Challenge Series. Following the hour long question and answer session Ben and Charlie met fans individually for photos and to sign autographs.

The latest jewel in the film department’s already gem-encrusted crown is now available! The hunky Sale Sharks were training/having a fun day out at Trafford Park yesterday and things didn’t go quite as planned. Luckily our ubiquitous film crew were there to capture the action, up close and personal like . . .