Tag Archives: Rugby union

One Game at a Time – Episode 9

Posted on July 21, 2020 by

Chris Robshaw has had an incredible career, having played over 300 times for club and country, captaining both along the way. He spoke to me about his Harlequins highlight, winning the Aviva Premiership Final in 2012, but we also found … Continue reading →

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A prodigal son, of sorts

Posted on July 19, 2020 by

“They asked if I would describe myself in three words and I thought; autistic, OCD and anxious…” Click here – Jonny May on his return to Kingsholm and how he’s changed. Me for Rugby Pass.

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One Game at a Time – Episode 8

Posted on July 15, 2020 by

This week’s Rugby World Magazine’s “One Game at a Time” goes back to 2009 and a rare rugby penalty shootout. Jordan Crane played for Leeds, Leicester, Bristol and England in a wonderful 15-year career, which is continuing into coaching down … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 6

Posted on June 30, 2020 by

In Episode 6 of Rugby World Magazine’s ‘One Game at a Time’, Sam Roberts talks to one of the most popular rugby players in the world. Schalk Brits played for The Stormers, Saracens and South Africa, in a career that … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 5

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

In Episode 5 of Rugby World Magazine’s podcast ‘One Game at a Time’, I speak to arguably the finest finisher her country has ever seen. Nicknamed ‘One Touch’, Katherine Merchant scored 44 tries in 58 international appearances, and I talk … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Special Edition – Episode 4

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

“What can touch a man like that…?” I am exceptionally proud to tell you that to celebrate the 60th Birthday of the world’s best-selling rugby magazine, I got to talk to many people’s greatest player, about arguably the greatest rugby … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 3

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

Episode 3 of Rugby World Magazine’s ‘One Game at a Time’ sees Sam Roberts talk to Premiership referee and former Harlequins and Bedford player Karl Dickson. After more than 150 top-flight appearances for Quins, Karl made the swift and challenging … Continue reading →

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One Game at a Time – Episode 2

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

I speak to England and Gloucester’s James Simpson-Daniel, in the second episode of ‘One Game at a Time’. It was amazing to hear him talking about taking on Jonah Lomu, Sir Clive Woodward’s strategies and the heartbreak of missing out … Continue reading →

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Nothing is off the table

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

Read my piece on the plight of English top tier rugby here

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Marler and mirth

Posted on March 8, 2020 by

The 26th of September 2018 was the date he tried to sort this all out. He would step away from international rugby. He was young enough to still be incredibly useful as an international prop forward, but he’d had enough. … Continue reading →

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