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Mike Petretta on The Amateur Rubgy Podcast

#167 – 6 Nations Match Reports – Week 1

The 6 Nations has started and it was a magical first weekend of fixtures. And as usual, I got a load of special guests to add some wonderful insight into what were three great games. For Scotland vs Italy – I spoke with Mike Petretta from the Fratelli D’Rugby podcast.

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Scott Lake on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Rugby for Riley – Scott Lake – #166

My guest this week is Veor RFC player and Chairman – Scott Lake. Scott has done so much for the game of rugby and the community around Veor RFC in Cornwall that he was awarded the prestigious RFU Volunteer of the Year award. Shortly after that, his family received the

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Rugby Merlin on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

6 Nations Match Previews – Week 1 – #165

With the 2025 Six Nations fast approaching, I spoke with some incredible rugby folk to analyse the upcoming games in Round 1 of the 2025 6 Nations. For France vs Wales – Rugby YouTuber – Rugby Merlin For Scotland vs Italy – former player for Cumbernauld RFC – Chris Burns

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The BIG 6 Nations Preview – #164

With the 2025 Six Nations fast approaching, I spoke with some incredible rugby-folk to get the inside line on each of the Nations. For Wales – Former Dragons Head Coach – Dai FlanaganFor England – Former England 7’s Captain – Mike Friday For France – Huge French Rugby fan –

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Andy Burfoot on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Reimagining a rugby clubhouse – Andy Burfoot – #163

My guest this week is current Minchinhampton RFC player Andy Burfoot. Andy is still playing at 48 years of age and has had the privilege of playing alongside both of his sons. We chatted about all the great things going on at Minch, including the rapid growth of the Women’s

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Nicol Welsh on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Game for Game – Nicol Welsh – #161

My guest this week is Strathmore RFC part-time business consultant – Nicol Welsh We talked about Nick’s playing career, the challenges around running the Scottish National Prison Service team with no training time, some brilliant stories from Vets tours, generating a player pathway from minis and juniors to the First

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Keith Lewis on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

You both might be right – Keith Lewis – #160

My guest this week is Laws Co-ordinator at World Rugby and Founder of RugbyReferee.net, Keith Lewis. We talked about the days when we shared a pitch back in the early 2000’s when I played at Old Colfeians, how Keith got into refereeing and his early influences at Preston Grasshoppers. We

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Matt Groves on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Does it have any material effect? – Matt Groves – #159

My guest this week is Leicestershire Society referee, Matt Groves. We talked about Matt’s journey to becoming a rugby referee, the opportunities and challenges it provides, and some common myths and misconceptions about volunteer referees in the community game. There are plenty of tips for aspiring referees and useful information

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Premiership Final Review

Premiership Final Review – #158

Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code TARP20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod The Premiership Final was a game full of drama, jeopardy and fierce competition. And it went all the way to the final whistle. Join me as I talk through all the major incidents and pay

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