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Jason Conlin on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Once a Loon and All Black fights – Jason Conlin – #103

My guest this week is vice-president of Stewart’s Melville RFC – Jason Conlin. This interview was recorded in March of 2023 and we talked about Jason discovering rugby after fighting with his brother, an incredible experience playing in New Zealand as a young man, his time at Portobello, Stewart’s Melville

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Iain Berthinussen on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Triathlons, bats, and cahonas – Iain Berthinussen – #101

My guest this week is Head Coach of Edinburgh Accies – Iain Berthinussen. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Berti’s remarkable feats of endurance, his experience with testicular cancer, the amazing new Accies clubhouse, growing up and learning rugby in the Scottish borders, playing

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Alex Wicks on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

From Old Colfeians to Real Madrid – Alex Wicks – #97

My guest this week is former Old Colfeians team-mate and friend of over 20 years (gulp) – Alex Wicks. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Wicksy’s playing days at OCRFC, things we remembered about training back in those days, train trips down to Cornwall,

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Mark Scoular on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Perfect has become the enemy of good – Mark Scoular – #96

My guest this week is rugby referee and former Royal Marine – Mark Scoular. This interview was recorded in February of 2023 and we talked about Mark’s early days playing for Carnoustie Rugby Club. We then got into a deep discussion about leadership, teamwork, refereeing principles and mental preparations. And

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Harry Reilly on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

What rugby can learn from curling! – Harry Reilly – #95

My guest this week is Cumnock RFC Rugby Development Officer, Harry Reilly. This interview was recorded in January of 2023 and we talked about Cumnock’s characterful clubhouse, their awesome new pitches and how the players feel about AGP’s. We then dig deep into youth development and find out that Harry

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Jimmy Samuel on The Amateur Rugby Podcast

Ready, Fire, Aim! – Jimmy Samuel – #94

My guest this week is Bannockburn RFC Director of Rugby, Jimmy Samuel. This interview was recorded in January of 2023 and we talked about the incredible project Bannockburn took on in creating a new pitch and installing floodlights. We then dug into Jimmy’s rugby past and what drives him to

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