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John Maytham is joined by Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson to reflect on the team’s UK tour in the United Rugby Championship. Despite a narrow loss to Ulster, the Stormers return with seven points from two matches. Dobson unpacks key moments, discipline challenges, and why the upcoming home games are critical in their push for the playoffs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to "The Readiness Brief," a limited podcast series hosted by The O2X Podcast, designed to explore the critical importance of readiness within the tactical community. In each episode, we bring to the forefront seasoned members of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) network, engaging in insightful conversations with senior leaders across the tactical population."The Readiness Brief" aims to foster a deeper understanding of the O2X Integrated Readiness Platform (IRP) while spotlighting successes and valuable insights from organizations committed to preparedness.Part 1 features O2X Program Manager w/ D.C. Fire & EMS Joshua Davies & D.C. Fire's Union President David Hoagland (IAFF Local 36).Dave Hoagland is a 17 year veteran of the District of Columbia Fire Department and currently holds the rank of Captain. He was hired in 2007 and appointed to 7 Engine. After his probationary period he transferred to 30 Engine where he eventually became a Technician. As a Sergeant he was assigned to the Special Operations Division, beginning with the Hazardous Materials Unit and then Rescue Squad 3. He then served as a Lieutenant at 9 Engine for 3.5 years until his Promotion to Captain in the fall of 2022. Shortly after his promotion he was elected President of the DC Firefighters Association (IAFF Local 36). He assumed that role in January of 2023 and is currently in his second term as Local 36 President where advocates for the almost 2000 uniformed firefighters of the DCFD and manages an Executive Board of 6 like-minded individuals who are mission driven to protect the health, safety, and working conditions of DC Firefighters. Local 36 maintains a proactive mindset, focusing on strategies to prepare themselves not just for the fight right now, but the fight in the future.Joshua Davies is an O2X On-Site Human Performance Specialist and Program Manager specializing in Strength and Conditioning with the D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DCFEMS). With a wealth of experience in professional sports, Joshua brings his expertise to this role, enhancing the physical performance of first responders. His most recent position was as a Performance Coach for Future, where he worked for a year and a half, focusing on optimizing the athletic abilities of individuals. Prior to that, Joshua spent two significant tenures with the Scarlets, a prominent professional rugby club in Wales, where he served as a strength and conditioning coach. Joshua's career has also taken him beyond the rugby field, most notably as the head of performance for the Chinese Olympic Committee. In this role, he was instrumental in crafting the training program for the Chinese wrestling team in preparation for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, further showcasing his versatility in the sports performance domain. Additionally, Joshua spent three years in Australia, where he contributed significantly to a leading training facility, honing his skills and knowledge of sports performance in a different cultural and competitive context. Joshua holds a master's degree in Strength and Conditioning, and his deep-rooted passion for sports and fitness is the driving force behind his work.Building Homes for Heroes:https://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org/Download the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f
Big M, You Huw and Ben Gie look back on the west Wales derby - what went wrong, what went right and everything in between, We also have the community club update, where every game in the Scarlets region last weekend gets a name check and a look forward to a huge European night on Sunday. #Scarlets #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Westwalesderby #ScavOsp #OspvSca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins are joined by former Wales captains Ellis Jenkins and Siwan Lillicrap to reflect on Wales' 67-12 defeat to England and the weekend's URC games. Sean Lynn's side conceded 11 tries against the Women's Six Nations holders in front of a record crowd of over 21,000 fans. Elsewhere, Scarlets came back from 17-0 down to beat west Wales rivals Ospreys, Cardiff conceded a late penalty to lose away to Benetton and Dragons suffered another defeat after losing to Edinburgh.
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Philippa Tuttiett, Ellis Jenkins and Dai Flanagan to look ahead to Wales v England in round two of the Women's Six Nations and a west Wales derby in the URC as Scarlets host Ospreys.
Nick a Carwyn sy'n ymateb i sylwadau wnaed ar raglen S4C am dorri un o'r rhanbarthau tra'n edrych ymlaen i'r gêm bwysig rhwng y Scarlets ar Gweilch #Cymraeg #Podlediad #ScavOsp #ScavGwe #S4C #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big M sits down with Scarlets legend Rupert Moon ahead of the West Wales Derby to discuss what it means to be a Scarlet. Rupert takes us through his career and the impact that West Wales had on him, the importance of this weekends game both in terms of the league but also in terms of pride and what it means to pull on that shirt. #Scarlets #WWD #ScavOsp #Llanelli #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen sits down with Scarlets back-row Taine Plumtree and Ospreys back-row James Ratti to preview Saturday's West Wales derby.
The boys struggle to put together a positive angle on last weeks performance - it has been an all to familiar theme through the season and it is getting harder to live with. The boys have a crack at it - let us know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach, Grant, Nick and Josh discuss the details on our new home, look back at the Connacht Game and chat about this weekends trip to the Scarlets - it is going to be awesome so get your tickets now. #Ospreys #Welshrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen, Alex Cuthbert and Philippa Tuttiett review Sean Lynn's first game in charge after Wales lost 24-21 to Scotland in their Women's Six Nations opener. We also review the weekend's URC games where there were wins for Cardiff and Ospreys but defeats for Dragons and Scarlets. After only three sessions with the team new Wales boss Sean Lynn was “super happy” with the building blocks put in place in his first game in charge but says “Rome wasn't built in a day.”
The Bulls toppling the traveling Leinster at Loftus and the NSW Waratahs notching their first win over the ACT Brumbies in 14 starts were the headlines for Brett McKay & Harry Jones to launch into another Weekend Post-Mortem for The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. Plenty of surprises too! Quins won their first London Derby in a good while, Panasonic lost a second straight game for the first time ever in League One guise in Japan, and the Stormers scored a try against Scarlets that just has to be seen to be believed. Plus: everything that caught our eye from the Super Rugby Pacific, the URC, the Premiership, Top 14 in France, Japan Rugby League One, and Major League Rugby in the States #rugby #rugbypodcast #89Combo #SuperRugbyPacific #URC #PremiershipRugby #Top14 #JapanRugbyLeagueOne #MLR Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Die Bulle verwelkom vanmiddag die voorloper op die Verenigde Rugbykampioenskaps-punteleer, die Ierse span Leinster, in Pretoria. Afskoptyd op Loftus is vyf-uur - dieselfde tyd as wat die kragmeting tussen die Stormers en Scarlets in Wallis begin. Vroeër speel die Haaie in 'n tuiswedstryd teen Zebre van Italië in Durban. Die Leeus het gisteraand in die Walliese hoofstad 20-17 teen Cardiff verloor en bly in die agtste posisie. Glasgow is tans tweede op die punteleer, gevolg deur die Bulle en die Haaie. Die Stormers lê twaalfde. Kosmos 94.1 Nuus het gesels met Willem Strauss, die president van die Blou Bulle, oor hul kragmeting met Leinster.
Big M catches ten minutes with Scarlets back row havoc machine Jarrod Taylor to discuss preparations for the visit of the Stormers, the season so far and some of his favourite rugby memories of growing up in South Africa. Bobjan will definitely be going on our socials. #Scarlets #Bobjan #ScavSto #Welshrugby #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Send us a textWelcome to the Agegroup Multisport Podcast, on this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Evans.Daniel says "I'm a long distance age group triathlete. I grew up in West Wales then went to university in Bristol to study physiotherapy. After graduating I moved to Hull with my partner.Sport background I grew up playing a lot of rugby (as much as possible), playing for Scarlets under 18's, Carmarthen Quins (welsh premiership) and Hull RUFC (English National 1). It has always been a dream of mine to compete in Ironman Wales, therefore I made the switch to triathlons. My first triathlon was Ripon triathlon in 2023, then later that year I did Ironman Wales where I came 3rd in age group. In 2024 I moved to Australia and competed in Geelong 70.3, Ironman 70.3 Cairns, Townsville long distance world championships, western Sydney 70.3. Plans for 2025 UTMB Tarawera 52km ultra and Ironman Wales. "hope you enjoy Daniels story.You Can Follow us onYouTube - AMP GBInstagram @amp_1967Facebook : AMPGBfind all our episodes on our websiteWebsite is : https://agegroupmultisportpodcast.buzzsprout.com/email: agegroupmultisportpodcast@gmail.comIf you are an agegroup athlete and would like to come on the pod, get in touch.
Huw and Big M were joined by former Scarlets number 8 Carwyn Tuipulotu to see how he's settling in Pau, the players he learnt from along the way and his ambitions to play for Wales #Scarlets #Welshrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ulster are back and so is the Red Hand Podcast!Ian, Fergus, Dan and I chat about Ulster edging past Scarlets and what comes next for Richie Murphy's men.
The lads have a lot to get off their chest after Scarlets let a victory slip through their fingers yet again in the URC against Ulster. #Welshrugby #Walesrugby #Scarlets #URC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week. We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action. Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.
On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news from the three provinces in action in the URC tomorrow. It's a Soroka family affair for Leinster who welcome Cardiff to the Aviva, and we hear from Leo Cullen. Ulster centre James Hume outlines the extent of his injury lows as Ulster prepare to entertain the Scarlets. And Connacht's Paul Boyle provides insight into the challenge posed by Benetton this week. We hear more from Conor Murray following his decision to retire from international action. Plus, the latest ins and outs at Leicester.
This week I am joined by Welsh Labour MP and former international rugby star Tonia Antoniazzi. Before entering politics, her distinguished rugby career earned her nine caps for Wales and saw her compete in the 1998 Women's Rugby World Cup.Elected as the first female MP for Gower in 2017, she has since championed everything from women's rights to medical cannabis. In 2024, she joined the Board of Directors for the Scarlets rugby team, reinforcing her lifelong commitment to the sport.With a career spanning sports, education, and politics, Antoniazzi continues to champion causes that make a real difference in people's lives.
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to talk about the win over Scarlets, Gavin Coombes' good run of form, Ireland's clash with Wales and more.
Big M and Huw look back on what went wrong for the Scarlets over in Munster and run down the latest from the community game. #Scarlets #Rugby #URC #WRU #Communitygame #WestisBest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes as they look ahead to the Scarlets clash at Thomond Park, discuss a new deal for Tadhg Beirne, and look at the Six Nations so far.
Curious selections for the opening weekend of Super Rugby Pacific, the French Six Nations fallout, and it's a second attempt at life post-Warren Gatland in Wales, as Geoff Parkes joined Brett McKay & Harry Jones in this week's episode of The 8-9 Combo Rugby Podcast. An already accomplished rugby columnist, Geoff Parkes provides some wonderful perceptions into Super Rugby for 2025, as well as delving into his writing processes that delivered two books over the Australian summer: 'A Year in the Life and Death of the Melbourne Rebels', the fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the 2024 demise of the Rebels, and his debut crime novel 'When the Deep Dark Bush Swallows You Whole', set in rural New Zealand. It's a fascinating insight into the writer's mind, and how major writing works come together. Games of the Week: • SRP Rd.1: Waratahs v Highlanders, Sydney FRI • URC Rd.11: Munster v Scarlets, Limerick SAT • Top 14 Rd.16: Clermont v Toulouse SUN • JRLO Wk.9: Black Rams Ricoh v Urayasu D-Rocks, Tokyo SAT • MLR Rd.1: Houston v Chicago, Houston SAT NOTE & APOLOGIES: Brett suffered a connectivity glitch early on in the epsode, and Harry had to board a plane at the end. But we got there! Find us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@8-9Combo?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BcKhb24YOtwQhKc0S3sDm Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-8-9-combo-rugby-podcast/id1729575866 Social media: #89Combo Twitter: https://twitter.com/89combo BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/89combo.bsky.social Find Brett and Harry on both Twitter and on BlueSky: @BMcSport + @HaribaldiJones Music: "Stalling" by Topher Mohr & Alex Elena (via YouTube Creator Studio) Voiceovers by Chookman + Sean Maloney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How is the European Commission rethinking its approach to competition policy and enforcement as new leadership takes the helm, including the appointment of Spain's Teresa Ribera as the European Commissioner for Competition? Alicia Downey and Subrata Bhattacharjee talk to John Davies, Senior Advisor at the Brunswick Group, about the changing landscape of EU competition policy and its implications for merger investigations and other proceedings. Listen to this episode to hear what effect these policy changes may have on firms in and outside the EU, and why the Scarlets are John's favorite Welsh rugby team. With special guest: John Davies, Senior Advisor, Brunswick Group LLP Related Links: John Davies et al., EU Merger Control - A New Era? (Brunswick Group Nov. 2024) - Upload attached article Ursula von der Leyen, Mission Letter addressed to Teresa Ribera Rodriguez (EC Sept. 17, 2024) Mario Draghi, The future of European competitiveness Part A, A competitiveness strategy for Europe (EC Sept. 2024) Mario Draghi, The future of European competitiveness Part B, In-depth analysis and recommendations (EC Sept. 2024) Hosted by: Alicia Downey, Downey Law LLC and Subrata Bhattacharjee, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Our guest this week is our top point scorer since project reset, Osian McAvoy. Osian is a Llandeilo RFC graduate having played with their team all the way to seniors and even invites himself on their 150th anniversary tour to Beziers. He represented Scarlets at U16 and U18 and had a training week with Wales age grade, before deciding to get out of Wales to experience life and prioritise his education at Reading University. Whilst there, he played a few matches for Rams in Nat 2, before graduating and finding himself at London Welsh post Covid. Osian has been an ever present since then and has found a real home from home at the club, making many lifelong friends along the way. On top of this, he takes us through how the London Welsh careers hub helped him find his next role and set him up with a mentor from the club. A great player who has been a big part of our success. Enjoy
Did you miss us? We're back after an extended break, (well, Shanks and Stevie are!) On this week's episode, Ospreys boss Mark Jones gives great insight into his coaching career, Stevie rakes over the coals of Ulster's shock home defeat to Zebre & Scarlets continue to impress Shanks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert preview the Six Nations and Wales' trip to France on Friday. They hear from Wales scrummaging legend Adam Jones - part of Warren Gatland's coaching setup for the Six Nations - and Scarlets in-form wing Tom Rogers. They also discuss the weekend's United Rugby Championship action which included impressive wins for Ospreys and Scarlets.
The bois look back on the scarlets 6th home win in a row and explain why the league table does not lie #Scarlets #URC #URCgo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen and Lauren Jenkins speak with new Wales women head coach Sean Lynn and the Welsh Rugby Union's Head of Women's rugby Belinda Moore.Former Wales wing Alex Cuthbert also joins the pod to review the weekend's European action and assess Ospreys, Scarlets and Cardiff's Challenge Cup knockout hopes.
Another bumper episode this week as Ed speaks with Deputy Sports Editor for City AM (and fellow Gloucester supporter) Matt Hardy about rugby, business and how clubs interact with journalists and the press. As usual, the lads also chat through the weekends results and another good result at home for Gloucester - this time over Scarlets in the Challenge Cup. We discuss the performance, where it leads the Cherry and Whites in terms of qualification for the knockouts and the improving defence. We also discuss Glos-Hartpury returning to the top of the PWR with a hard fought win over Loughborough Lightning as friend of the pod, Zoe Aldcroft, is appointed as Red Roses captain. Ed Price Jim Harley Matt Hardy Cherry Jam is kindly sponsored by PGT LLP.
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert are joined post match by Ospreys Chief Executive Lance Bradley after their dramatic late derby victory over Scarlets.
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert look back on the weekend's European rugby action. While Ospreys were well beaten, there were wins for Dragons, Scarlets and Cardiff.
Lauren Jenkins, Gareth Rhys Owen and Alex Cuthbert look back at the weekend's European action which included a Challenge Cup win for Ospreys while there were narrow defeats for Dragons, Scarlets and Cardiff.
Lauren Jenkins is joined by former Wales scrum-half Richie Rees to look back on Cardiff's derby win over Dragons, Scarlets narrow defeat in Glasgow and Ospreys disappointing loss in Zebre.
Fresh off his new contract and ready to captain your Warriors tomorrow night, Stafford McDowall joins Craig and Murphy to look back on the season so far, as well as look ahead to this weekend's clash with the Scarlets! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marc and Miriam dig deep into the cookie jar for the sweetest, most delicious and decadent vocal group rubber biscuits! The hard core candy store can't stand much more, plus plenty jawbreakers salvaged from the trick or treat bag! Coast-to-coast with the Scarlets, Swingin' Phillies, Cats, Concord, Four Pharaohs and loads more from da vault! .
Lauren Jenkins is joined by Alex Cuthbert and Richie Rees to review the weekend's URC results and discuss some of Warren Gatland's selection headaches ahead of the international break. Three of the four Welsh regions came away with wins as Cardiff pulled off a remarkable second-half comeback to beat Ulster, Scarlets continued their winning streak with a win over Zebre and Ospreys climbed off the bottom of the table after beating Edinburgh in Bridgend. Meanwhile, Dragons suffered a fifth consecutive loss after being beaten by Connacht.
NEW YORK, NY – With the United Rugby Championship, Premiership and Top14 now officially in full swing, The Rugby Odds crew is in peak form. Our out-going and eclectic panel of #WWE Hall of Famer/Rugby Advocate John Bradshaw Layfield, Irish legend George Hook, ex-USA Rugby 7s Head Coach Mike Friday, King Gift Egbelu, Steve “The Lizard” Lewis and Matt “Money” McCarthy, bob and weave through 24 raucous minutes. INCLUDED: 39-24 Record 20-Minute Red Card Debate Exeter 0-6 George Blasts American Changes Bulls see Red v Scarlets Dupont Dazzles Leinster/Lions: Still Purr-fect Stormers Maul Munster Sarries Best Bristol $$$ Top14 Home Teams $$$ Picks of the Week And be sure to check out MLR Weekly with Sam Golla, star of the now-defunct Dallas Jackals and Steve Johnson, part of the Tampa/MLR contingent. Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting
Episode Notes With Old Glory's signing of Steff Hughes still fresh off the press, we talk to the Welshman himself about his long career with Scarlets, why he's moving to the US, and how to pronounce Llanfairpwllgwyngyll. About the hosts John Fitzpatrick Runs the Rugby Morning newsletter Hosts MLR Coffee Break on MLR Weekly (Rugby Wrap Up) Hosts USA Rugby Happy Hour on Twitter Spaces Twitter: @rugbymorning Alistair Kirsch-Poole Writer/editor for Glorious Rugby Runs Tackle the Numbers Twitter: @AlistairKP
William Davies looks ahead to Connacht's trip to Wales to face Scarlets in the 3rd round of the United Rugby Championship, interviewing Connacht's backs coach, Mark Sexton.
On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest in the trans-hemispherical war of words between Rieko Ioane and Jonathan Sexton. Connacht have named their team for tomorrow night's game away to the Scarlets, and we hear from Finlay Bealham and Dwayne Peel on that game. Plus, another Pumas international has found a new club.
Scarlets chair Simon Muderack joins the podcast to talk Anglo-Welsh mergers and the latest goings-on in Welsh rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert head to the Arms Park after Cardiff get the best possible start their season with back-to-back bonus point wins.They are joined by Cardiff Aled Davies and lock Josh McNally who reflect on the comeback win at Scarlets and look ahead to the visit of champions Glasgow.
Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert look back at the results from the opening weekend of the United Rugby Championship, including Dragons' last-gasp win over Ospreys, Scarlets' gutsy draw at Benetton and Cardiff's home victory against Zebre.
With Elliott away with his feet up, Tigers superfan Iain Morton joins Mike in the metaphorical sofa to discuss the promising signs against the Scarlets in Tigers' pre-season game and the concerning implications of a new EPS Agreement with England...
Andrew Houghton catches up with Griz soccer coach Chris Citowicki with Montana's season just a few days away. Plus: Colter Nuanez talks to Adam Hust, manager of the Billings Scarlets, after the Scarlets became the first team from Montana to make the American Legion World Series in over 60 years.