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Recent Articles – take a look
- The Ties That Bind Us – a new rugby podcast series
- The Blues and GSI
- Lucky Tommy
- Negative self-talk
- Pleasingly Heroic
- Without and within
- Imposter Syndrome
- The Lord’s Work
- Beaten and bloodied, yet unbowed
- Taking the reins
- Rock of Ages
- The Gifts and the Burdens
- The very best of men
- Twelve become two
- Without and within: Saracens will be missed
Tag Archives: Rugby union
Imposter Syndrome
You may not be aware but I have been lucky enough, over the last few months, to spend time with some top young rugby talent. I’ve been giving seminars and workshops on communications skills, based around my learning from working … Continue reading
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Tagged aviva premiership, communication skills, education, imposter syndrome, learning, mindset, Rugby union
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The Gifts and the Burdens
This article appeared on The XV website over a month ago. It’s about being a dad or a son in rugby union and lays out some crucial advice on parenting a sporty child. I am a dad and I know … Continue reading
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Tagged being a dad, Gallagher Premiership, james grayson, junior rugby, lewis ludlam, michael lynagh, parenting, Rugby union, Sir Gareth Edwards
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The very best of men
It wasn’t over until it was over. Once the officials had sorted out that that time was not the time, but whatever it was, it was up. Fitting really; the game had confounded us all. Racing 92 were up against … Continue reading
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Tagged european champions cup, exeter chiefs, racing 92, rugby, Rugby union
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The XV – a brand new rugby website
Delighted to say that I will be working for a brand new rugby media website called – The XV. http://thexv.rugby – please note it is .rugby not .com This is a new initiative from Rugby Pass and has gathered together … Continue reading
One Game at a Time – Episode 9
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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Tagged chris robshaw, england rugby, harlequins, podcast, rugby, Rugby union
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A prodigal son, of sorts
“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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Tagged england rugby, gloucester rugby, Jonny May, leicester tigers, rugby, Rugby union
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One Game at a Time – Episode 8
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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Tagged cardiff blues, european champions cup, leicester tigers, penalty shootout, richard cockerill, rugby, Rugby union
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One Game at a Time – Episode 6
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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Tagged podcasts, rugby, Rugby union, Rugby World Cup 2019, Saracens, Schalk Brits, South African Rugby
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One Game at a Time – Episode 5
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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Tagged red roses, rugby, Rugby union, rugby world cup final, women's rugby
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