Podcasts about Rugby union

Optimizing a Real Rugby S&C ProgramIn this episode, I break down a real rugby strength and conditioning program sent in by a listener. I talk about the balance between keeping training simple enough to be consistent, but complex enough to actually work. I go through each part of the program—from warm-ups to main lifts and conditioning—explaining what works, what doesn't, and why.In this episode: 00:00 – Intro00:24 – Reviewing a listener's program03:22 – Program breakdown08:44 – Conditioning and cardio finishers11:41 – Day 2 & Day 3 review20:08 – Final thoughtsJoin Team Rugby MuscleGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&CGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete BlueprintSupport the show

Optimizing Off-Season, Pre-Season, and In-Season Training for Amateur Rugby PlayersIn this episode, I explain how to train smart through the off-season, pre-season, and in-season as an amateur rugby player. I break down why pro-level S&C plans don't work for most people and share a realistic year-round approach to strength, fitness, and performance.00:00 Introduction 01:26 Common Misconceptions About Training Phases04:12 The Rugby Muscle Model Explained05:29 Off-Season 08:28 Pre-Season 11:31 In-Season 13:55 Recap and Final Thoughts14:47 Wrap upJoin Team Rugby Musclehttps://rugby-muscle.com/teamGet personalised 1on1 Coaching from me for S&Chttps://rugby-muscle.com/aaaGet early access to the ALL-NEW 5-day Rugby Athlete Blueprinthttps://rugby-muscle.com/blueprintSupport the show

Titus unravels the jaw-dropping scandal behind Rugby Union's most infamous moment - Bloodgate. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All the Canadian rugby action has been taking place in the United States this past weekend, and it looks as though the US is becoming the 11th province!On Friday, the Pacific Four Series kicked off in Kansas City, as Canada opened their defence of their PAC title against the Eagles. A tight, rusty affair had Canada blitz out in the final quarter of the game to take the victory, 26-14.On Saturday & Sunday, LA hosted the Championship final of the SVNS, with both Canadian teams taking part in different tournaments; the women were in the Championship pool, looking to become World Champions. Up against 2 of the ebst teams in the world, Canada fought back to make it to the Bronze final, beating the hosts to take a medal from the series.The men, meanwhile, were in the Relegation Pool...or were they? With a sudden change to next season's SVNS announced, the Men were now competing to appear in Division 2? Either way, despite their best efforts, the men came up short, and will have to go through this whole rigamarole again, in an aim to make the World Championships next season.True North, Strong & Free!

This week, Former Warrington Wolves Welsh halfback Kevin Ellis joins me to look back over his career in both Rugby Union and Rugby League. We chat about how Kevin went from union to league and joining the Warrington Wolves. We talk about the regal cup final win over Bradford and what Kevin's first impressions were off Warrington and Wilderspool. Kevins tells us about how close we came to winning the championship in 93 and how a bad lost away to Wakefield made such a big difference. We also talk about Kevin's international career, playing for Great Britian and representing Wales in the world cup in 95. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Maya Stewart is the Wallaroos all time-leading try scorer - a special feat made all the more impressive considering she first picked up rugby union ball at eighteen years old. Maya is now a key member of the NSW Waratahs side who are the most successful team in Super W history and finished off her 2024 season being crowned Wallaroos player of the year.In this chat, Chlo and Maya chat all things Rugby Union and what it means to have such a quick rise in the sport after overcoming two ACL injuries along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode.*Just a quick note, Chloe caught up with Maya before the Wallaroos first test match of the year. But in that match against Fiji, Maya was injured so while she won't get to play this weekend against New Zealand we've got all our TFAP fingers and toes crossed for her return as soon as possible.Buy our kids book The A to Z of Who I Could Be, or book for adults GIRLS DON'T PLAY SPORT. www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopGet the wrap delivered into your inbox as a weekly newsletter! Subscribe here for the newsletter + don't miss a merch drop.Shop TFAP merch: https://www.thefemaleathleteproject.com/shopFind us on Instagram: @thefemaleathleteproject#womenssport

Wallaby and QLD Reds great Toutai Kefu applied for the Reds job that Les Kiss got and it was made clear they didn't want to appoint someone chasing the Wallabies gig. Kefu chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about that process and why Les Kiss is a great fit for the Wallabies role, how his friendship with Joe Schmidt will make the transition seamless and what Kefu's own coaching aspirations are in the future.

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to break down all the latest rugby action.Kilkenny's seconds were in Towns Cup action, the women's team are wrapping up their season, and the U18s had a strong campaign—losing just three players ahead of next year. We also touch on the ongoing challenge of losing players to Kilkenny College.Tullow's women's team could have a lifeline in the AIL, with Suttonians reportedly withdrawing from the league. The club continues to thrive at underage level, with impressive participation and development.We preview Carlow's big clash against Athy in the Towns Cup final this Sunday at 3pm in Naas. Tom Crotty highlights the importance of a solid defence against Athy's attacking prowess, noting that getting to a final is tough—but winning it is even tougher. We also check in on Carlow's J2s and youth teams as their season winds down. Tune in for all this and more on The Knock On! 

Send us a textWe are joined by Dr. Sharief Hendricks from the University of Cape Town — a leading figure in sports science and medicine. Dr. Hendricks is the Senior Associate Editor for the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sportand has served on the editorial boards of the British Journal of Sports & Exercise Medicine and the European Journal of Sport Science as Social Media Editor since 2014.He is also the Past President of the South African Sports Medicine Association, and currently chairs the Sport Science, Technology, and Research Commission at the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. With over 135 publications focused on injury prevention and athlete welfare, and consultancy roles with organizations like World Rugby and the South African Cricketers' Association, Dr. Hendricks brings unmatched expertise to the conversation. -       Dr Hendricks introduction to Sports Science (02:11)-       Tackling Heights in Rugby Union and Contact Sports (03:50)-       Action Vs Outcome and Preventative (07:30)-       Lead author of paper Consensus on “A video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions by the Rugby Union Video Analysis Consensus group” (08:30)-       Key Definitions and Outcomes of “What is A Tackle” (10:46)-       Broad Over View of Video Analysis in Concussion (15:32)-       Understanding Injury Prevention (17:12)-       Study Design (21:10)-       Smart Mouth Guards and Video Analysis (22:05)-       Over Arching Goal of Video Analysis (26:10)-       HIA numbers and Implications of Rule Changes (28:35)-       Your future/ current research, how can we help and find your work?   https://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=Ot2SLnwAAAAJ&hl=en Consensus on a video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions by the Rugby Union Video Analysis Consensus group: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/10/566.abstract Twitter/X: @Sharief_H Instagram: Sharief_H

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest rugby action.Carlow RFC: Carlow has been relegated to Leinster League Division 1B after losing their playoff game against Wexford. Their goal for next season is to get promoted back to Division 1A. The focus, however, is on the Towns Cup Semi-Final this weekend, where they will face Wicklow at Cill Dara's grounds. The J3s will also be in action, taking on Ardee in the Anderson Cup Quarter-Finals.Tullow RFC: Tullow will play against Athy in the Towns Cup Semi-Final on Sunday, also at Cill Dara, after defeating Gorey in the Quarter-Finals. The youth teams are doing well, reaching four finals. Paddy Browne also spoke highly of the Tullow Ladies' Team and their successful season in the AIL.Fixtures & Youth Rugby Review: We round up all the latest youth rugby results and upcoming fixtures for Tullow, Carlow, and Kilkenny RFCs.Tune in for all this and more on The Knock On!

Carlow will face Athy in the Bank of Ireland Towns Cup Final. They squeezed out a 10-9 win against Wicklow, unfortunately Tullow lost out in the first semi-final against Athy. We had live coverage of both game on KCLR and afterwards got some post-match from both camps. The final is on in Naas on Sunday April 27th and will be live on KCLR.

Georgie is still off gallivanting around the world, so ABC’s Catherine Murphy is joining Abbey to talk about everything rugby union, including why you should care about the upcoming Lions tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty (Carlow Rugby Club), James Blanchfield (Kilkenny RFC), and Paddy Browne (Tullow RFC) to discuss all the latest rugby action.Towns Cup ActionTullow progressed to the Quarter-Finals after Skerries conceded their match. They now face Gorey away on Sunday.Carlow takes on a strong Boyne side, who recently won Division 1B of the league.We have the team sheets for both Tullow and Carlow's upcoming matches.Club UpdatesTullow RFCJ2's face New Ross.Tullow Ladies played their final home league game, falling short against Cooke RFC.Katie Corrigan & Dannah O'Brien are in action with the Irish squad.Carlow RFCJ2's meet Wexford Wanderers.J3's face Longford in the Anderson Cup.Kilkenny RFCJ2's take on Edenderry.J3's battle Portarlington.Silverware success for the Kilkenny youth teams at Foulkstown.Tag Rugby returns this summer—James shares details on how to get involved.Fixtures & Youth Rugby ReviewWe round up all the latest youth rugby results and upcoming fixtures for Tullow, Carlow, and Kilkenny RFCs.

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In this episode, we discuss which rugby code we prefer between rugby union and rugby league. We also discuss the economics and finances involved with both sporting codes.Everything Podcast Business Related: https://linktr.ee/athletenetworklls

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! In today's episode, we're thrilled to be joined again by popular demand, renowned historian and Emeritus Professor Tony Collins.  Professor Collins joined us on episode 61 discussion history of football origin. For those who are new or yet to listen Professor Collins work is a leading expert in sports history, having authored over 13 books and won the prestigious Aberdare Prize four times. His expertise has been sought after by major TV programs like BBC Radio 4's Sports and Football: A Brief History on the British and History Channels.-       First documented cases of concussion (01:30)-       World Wars, Shell Shock and Boxing Cross Over (07:54) -       Rugby Union's Concussion Crisis (15:45)-       Paul McCrory and Concussion in Sports Group Foundations (23:50)-       Second Impact Syndrome and Law Making (32:50)-       Each Sports Self-Perception (40:00)-       Rugby's Adoption and Evolution of Policies (43:15)-       Responsibility of Individuals (48:00)-       Tony Collins New Book Roy Francis: Rugby's Forgotten Black Leader (50:33) Episode 61: History of Football's Origins: Rugby, Soccer, and the NFL with Tony Collins Tony Collins:x/twitter: @collinstony http://www.tonycollins.org Rugby Reload Podcast: http://www.rugbyreloaded.com 

In this Sports Geek Throwback episode, Sean Callanan interviews Steve Mitchell. They discussed sports commercial business across Rugby League and Rugby Union. Show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/sports-business-in-rugby-league-rugby-union-steve-mitchell

Mike "Big Roy" Whitney, Ray "Sugar" Nosti & Andrew "Dawsey" Dawson present "This Week In Sport"..... Each week the boys will share their thoughts on anything sport from around the globe. This week the boys chat about NRL, AFL, Rugby Union, Cricket (Sheffield Shield & Champions Trophy, World Surfing League, Ice Hockey & much more!  

Sydney Roosters recruit Mark Nawaqanitawase has opened up about why he made the move across from Rugby Union, and what it meant to be part of the club's upset win over the Panthers on Friday night.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a bonus segment, hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero discuss the impressive spectacle rugby league's NRL put on, for the second year in a row, in Las Vegas. From the events leading up to the games, celebrity spectators and record crowds in the stadium, it was something to admire. Can rugby union learn a thing or two, or is rugby union's international game doing similar events with Ireland taking on the All Blacks in November this year? Could rugby union be left behind in the rugby market here in the US by the growing rugby league?

An action packed week from MLR to NRL! Hosts Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero bring you the full rundown plus also getting into the debate as to whether Rugby Union can learn from Rugby League's latest visit to Las Vegas. The pair also give you the Ilona Maher update, assessing her impact at Bristol and the PWR as her journey comes to an end after being knocked out in the semifinals. One of Major League Rugby's & USA Rugby's biggest powerhouses and much loved characters, Paul Lasike, joins The Rugby Rundown. Lasike's Warriors are one of the last remaining teams in Major League Rugby that hold on to the 'undefeated' tag. Hear from Lasike on the good feelings in the Utah camp, how they are going about their business and how they have an expectation on themselves to achieve this year. Also hear about how the former NFL fullback is shaping up on finishing his career, the focuses he has outside of rugby as he aims to transition in the near future. Don't miss out on the chance on Lasike also giving viewers a chance to hear is incredible voice!! Hosts, Will Hooley & Alex Corbisiero give you the full MLR Rundown and predict what Week 4 has in store. Watch FULL episode on The Rugby Network.

This week on the B-Side Bois, the crew is joined by Iowa Rugby Union President Bryant Reynolds for an in-depth conversation about all things rugby in Iowa and the Midwest. They break down key updates from the Midwest Annual Grand Meeting in Detroit and discuss what's ahead for the region.The boys also dive into the latest from the Iowa Youth Rugby Association as teams gear up for the start of practices. Plus, they check in on their 6 Nations Pick'em Challenge, take a look at the current Major League Rugby standings, and cover plenty more from the world of rugby.Tune in for another packed episode of B-Side Bois!

At the time of recording Mark at the age of 24 has played international Rugby Union for the Wallabies, is an Olympic athlete after representing Australia as a 7'a rugby player and has made the transition to rugby league as a Sydney Roosters NRL player. With Fijian and Italian heritage and a love of performing on the big stage the sky is the limit. Mark shares with us his journey , lessons learned and secrets to his incredible athletic ability. Be sure to share the episode and follow us on socials and YouTube. Your support is appreciated ! Also follow Mark @Marknawaqa

From GPS Tracking to Game-Changing Analytics: The Evolution of Rugby Performance Technology Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tom May, former international rugby player and current Head of Global Rugby at Catapult Sports. In this episode, we dive deep into how cutting-edge technology is revolutionising rugby performance analysis and player welfare. Key discussion points include: * How advanced analytics are transforming rugby from traditional 'brute force' approaches to data-driven decision making * The crucial role of contextualising performance data for meaningful insights * Latest innovations in player safety technology, including smart mouthguards for concussion detection * Unique considerations in women's rugby performance monitoring and injury prevention * The future of sports technology in broadcasting and fan engagement Whether you're a sports scientist, coach, or performance analyst, this episode offers valuable insights into how technology is shaping the future of rugby at all levels. May shares candid perspectives from both sides of the fence - as a former player and now a technology leader - making this a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of sports science and professional rugby. About Tom May A former international rugby player with an illustrious playing career spanning nearly two decades, Tom May brings unique insights from both sides of the professional rugby world. After making his debut in 1999 and playing at the highest levels of the sport, Tom has successfully transitioned into the sports technology sector. Now serving as Head of Global Rugby at Catapult Sports, he combines his extensive playing experience with a passion for advancing rugby through technology and analytics. His dual perspective as both a former player and technology leader makes him uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between traditional rugby culture and its data-driven future. FREE 7d SCIENCE FOR SPORT ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/SFSepisode241 ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research

On this week's Kickabout, Johnny & Gav speak to the voice of Rugby Union, John Inverdale, just hours before the Calcutta Cup at Twickenham. There's a new Top 10 for your rhyming footballer training academies (Train with Waynes). And, Gav plays our new Rugby League Stadium game - Stadium Arcadium.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk

Snoz joins us for a chat! Next level footy talk.

Mike and Elliott churn through some chat regarding player retention, replacements for Cheika and a potential reshuffling of the coaching cabinet, before we turn our attention to a comprehensive yet frustrating win over Nottingham. We also look ahead to a tricky away fixture at Cov, and predict how the team will be shaping up for that...

A groundbreaking research project funded by Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software, and the IRFU is deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse the tackle event in rugby to enhance player welfare and performance, resulting in a more exciting and dynamic game. The project team, led by Professor Anthony Ventresque, Director of the Complex Software Lab at the School of Computer Science and Statistics at Trinity College Dublin, has the potential to provide coaches, players and referees with incredible insights into tackle technique, identify areas for improvement, and ultimately reduce the risk of injury. "Our research is focused on developing AI that can understand the complexities of rugby tackles. By analysing large amounts of video data, we can identify patterns and trends that may not be apparent to the human eye. This information can be used to develop targeted training programs to improve tackle technique and player safety." PhD researchers Will Connors and Caoilfhionn Ní Dheoráin, are teaming up with Dr Kathryn Dane to harness the power of AI in the world of rugby. This collaborative research project aims to develop AI models capable of automatically identifying and analysing the tackle event, with the potential of improving training techniques. Will Connors, who has represented Ireland at senior, U20, and sevens levels, said that as a rugby player with a Computer Science background, he is fascinated by AI's potential to analyse and optimise tackle technique. "I believe this research can help players at all levels improve their tackling skills and contribute to a more exciting and dynamic game." Dr Kathryn Dane, who has also represented Ireland at senior international level, said this project highlights the crucial link between technique and safety in rugby at all levels of the game. "By using AI to analyse a large number of tackles, we can identify specific areas where technique can be improved to enhance both performance and player welfare." Computer Scientist Caoilfhionn Ní Dheoráin said she is excited by the challenge of applying Machine Learning at scale to analyse rugby tackles in the domestic club and school game. "This project offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of AI and contribute to a deeper understanding of this complex and dynamic sport." The IRFU's Medical Manager, Dr Caithríona Yeomans, who holds a PhD in Sports Sciences, said this research will be hugely helpful to enhancing player welfare in rugby "By understanding the mechanics of tackles and identifying areas for improvement, we can help players develop safer and more effective techniques. The collaboration with Lero and the Complex Software Lab at Trinity College Dublin is invaluable in our ongoing efforts to make rugby a safer sport for all." This collaboration stems from the IRFU's decision to lower the tackle height in the domestic game. The insights gained from the video analysis will help identify the trial's impact on player welfare and the overall game. The IRFU's National Rugby Development Manager and Tackle Trial project lead, Colm Finnegan, says: "We are excited to work with Lero to be at the forefront of innovation in such an important area of Rugby, which reaffirms our aim of making the sport as safe as possible whilst also being an enjoyable game for all." One of the project's recent publications, 'Frisbees and Dogs: Domain Adaptation For Object Detection with Limited Labels in Rugby Data', explores how AI can be trained to accurately detect essential elements in rugby videos, even with limited training data. This is a significant breakthrough in this area. Another recent publication, 'Are we tackle ready? Cross-sectional video analysis of match tackle characteristics in elite women's Rugby Union' examines tackle techniques in the women's game. This study found that many tackles lacked full completion of World Rugby's 'Tackle Ready' recommended techniques, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to r...

Ua tuli e le Iuni Lakapi i Fiti, le Fiji Rugby Union, le sa avea ma faatonu, le tama'ita'i o Laijipa Naulivou, ona o ni ana lafoga na faifai ma faatauemu ai i tama'ita'i itupa lesbian i le 'au fili a tama'ita'i i Fiti.

The journos are in with Buzz Rothfield, Brent Read & Adam Peacock jumping in to give us the latest on the Roosters rejecting Dylan Brown! The guys reveal the teams they are most worried about for the season ahead, the issues that will dominate 2025 & we talk the looming threat of the Wallabies!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Elliott deal, not for the first time, with the sad news that a head coach will be off following the confirmation that Michael Cheika will be leaving the club at the end of the season, and then have a deep dive into who will be filling the void next year. Plus, we are joined by Iain Morton to review the Premiership Cup win against Saints before looking ahead to another home fixture against Nottingham in the same competition.

Tarsh reveals a big secret from Beau's past, the team incriminates themselves & we are asking when you sent a message to the wrong person. Join Triple M Breakfast weekday mornings from 6am, grab the podcast everyday on LiSTNR or where ever you get your podcasts or watch the funniest bits of the show on Instagram via @triplembreakfast #TripleMBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter V'landys Talks Vegas, New TV Rights Deal & Takes Shot A Rugby UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The game on the pitch has never been better, yet rugby union's finances leave the game with an uncertain and precarious future. Rarely has the gap between how the sport would like to be perceived and the unvarnished reality felt wider. Nearly 30 years since the sport went professional, why is it struggling so badly to sustain itself and grow?The numbers involved are alarming. According to the last set of accounts (2023/24) for each of the home unions, they posted a combined loss in the last financial year of £72m.The financially picture is equally as bleak for the 10 Premiership clubs, who collectively lost £30.5m in the financial year 2022/23 and have net debts of over £300m.So how does rugby union put itself back on a more sustainable financial footing against a backdrop of spiralling player salaries, a downward trend in the cost of TV rights, and a crowded sporting marketplace when it comes to attracting new fans? Sonja McLaughlan, Sara Orchard and rugby union correspondent for the Times, Alex Lowe are joined by former Saracens and Harlequins CEO Mark Evans, RFU CEO Bill Sweeney and Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton to discuss what needs to change for rugby union to thrive.TIME CODES: 08:13 - Former Saracens and Harlequins CEO, Mark Evans 29:20 - CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney 48:35 - Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton

Mike and Elliott return after a week off to attempt, unsuccessfully, to solve the same old riddles that keep plaguing our beloved Tigers side after an officiating-inspired collapse against Gloucester sees an opportunity for a depleted Tigers side slip through their fingers. We also look into a raft of exciting re-signings and look ahead to what will likely be a heavily rotated fixture against our old friends, Northampton, in the Premiership Cup.

Adam Peacock, Michael Chammas and Phil 'Buzz' Rothfield join you to discuss the Dylan Brown contract situation at Parramatta, Matt Lodge's future at the Dragons, the Roosters' zero tolerance on cocaine use, what the NRL competition would look like with 20 teams, can the league build on Las Vegas this year and why Buzz goes back at his social media trolls! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Elliott rave about Freddie Steward's goal kicking (does he remind you of a certain other legendary Tigers 15??) and Michael Cheika's hairdryer treatment as the boys overcome a slow start and show glimpses of brilliance in a comfortable win over Ulster. Next up are the reigning champions, Toulouse, where nothing less than an absolute thrashing of our French friends will be acceptable...

The sudden impact of an unexpected injury can have instant, life changing consequences, and that was the case for Richard Tombs when a freak accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again.During his time whilst juggling his career Richard also represented the Wallabies from 1988 thru 1996, which included 5 test matches and a part of the 1991 World Cup winning squad and 1992 Bledisloe victory.Now he uses his 30 years experience from the medical device industry to help as the general manager of Hearts in Rugby Union. In this episode he shares: - What first got him into rugby- How a coach's death had a big influence on him- The difference between believing you can vs believing you can't- How he got into working with medical devices- How his career in sport was transferrable to the corporate world- The accident that changed his life- How one doctors diagnosis caused him unnecessary mental anguish- His journey to being able to walk again- The tools he had in his toolkit that he pulled on to make it through this latest chapter- What he misses the most from his past life- What he has learnt about listening- How he got involved with Hearts In Rugby Union. Key Quotes “You don't have a choice when you're a quadriplegic in a wheelchair, you have to be patient.” “Integrity is key.” More about Follow him on linkedin and find out more about Hearts In Rugby Union here. You can get involved with the podcast online On facebook in our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/challengesthatchangeusOr on Instagram: @challengesthatchangeusIf you want to contact the podcast, email us here: support@challengesthatchangeus.comOr check out our website: www.Challengesthatchangeus.com If you want to find out more about what Ali does, check out her business via the website:http://www.trialtitudeperformance.com.au For her other business you can find it through the websites:www.altitudefitnessarmidale.com.au@trialtitudeperformance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Elliott go bonus podding by sitting down with young Tigers star Emeka Illione to ask him about the development of his game, balancing studies and rugby and finding out whether or not there is anything he is actually bad at...

Mike and Elliott take a breather after a pant-ruiningly tense game against Exeter which saw the boys come good at the end, another bonus point win but one which still leaves a number of questions unanswered. Plus, we talk about some potential good news around the corner to be shared by the club and look ahead to the visit of Ulster in the European Cup.

Mike and Elliott awaken from their festive slumbers to relive a nerve-shredding draw - unbelievably, the third consecutive Big Game draw - against Harlequins. Questions around consistency and defence continue to rear their unwelcome heads, but we take solace in the fact that we were rescued by a last minute screamer from Dan Cole. We then turn our attention to an opportunity to get back on the horse proper against an Exeter side coming in off the back of their first league victory of the season in a Double Header at MWWR.

Mike and Elliott celebrate an emphatic win over the Hollywood Bet Sharks and purr at the attacking plan that looks to be coming together. We chat through some key re-signings, rumoured comings and goings, and look forward to a festive bash against the Bears.

December 16, 1905. Rugby Union's "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park.You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to IntoHistory.comHistory Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

December 16, 1905. Rugby Union's "Match of the Century" is played between Wales and the undefeated New Zealand at Cardiff Arms Park. This episode originally aired in 2022.Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more.History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mike and Elliott discuss new signings, mysterious sightings and a traditionally ominous fixture away at Sale...a fixture for which we're carrying, cautiously, a tad more hope than usual.

Michael joins us for a chat! Next level footy talk.

A shift by the United States on the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to address G20 leaders and urge a tougher stance on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East; and, in Rugby Union, The Wallabies defeat Wales 52-20.

Jim walks and talks with former Rugby Union superstar and NFL convert, Louis Rees-Zammit. From hanging out with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce to being cut. Now with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Louis is determined to carve out his legacy in one of the most competitive sports on the planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike is currently a Coach, Writer & Owner at Freak Strength and has been coaching for over 10 years. He has coached levels of athletes from NFL, MLB, NBA, MLL, MLS, WWE, Rugby League, Rugby Union and Olympic Gold medalists to pre-pubescent athletes.  He has also consulted for high caliber athletes and coaches worldwide. He has worked with NBA Champs, 10+ NFL Super bowl Champs, 10+ All-Pro/Pro-bowl selections. Mike also is the host of one of my favorite podcasts, The Mike and Brooker Show.    Follow Mike on Instagram   https://freakstrengthgym.com/  Check Out My Game Speed Course and Programs at www.multidirectionalpower.com