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In this episode we sit down with two leading figures in Norwegian rugby. First, we hear from a trailblazer who was thrown into the sport headfirst—tasked with not only starting her own team but coaching it too. She shares her incredible journey from discovering rugby to representing Norway at the highest level, all while competing for her country in more than one sport (including a surprising one you won’t expect!). We’re also joined by our good friend of the pod, Rugby Idar, who talks us through his call-up to the national team and his mission to help grow rugby across Norway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we chat with Andreas Robertson, Head Coach of the Denmark Men’s XV, just moments after their match against Norway. We unpack the highs, lows, and learning moments from the Oslo clash – but also look ahead to a huge opportunity: 👉 The promotion showdown vs Moldova. With a spot in the Rugby Europe Trophy on the line, Andreas shares how Denmark are preparing mentally, physically, and tactically for what could be a defining moment in the country's rugby journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Andy Evans, Head Coach of the Norway Men’s XV, and Lene Vatne, captain of the Norway Women’s XV, ahead of a truly historic weekend for Norwegian rugby. The men just ended a 7-year drought with a massive win over Estonia, and the women are about to play their first home game in over 15 years – facing Latvia in Oslo. This Saturday’s double header (🇳🇴 Men vs Denmark, 🇳🇴 Women vs Latvia) is more than a fixture – it’s a celebration of progress, passion, and the power of persistence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this heartwarming episode, we chat with Nich Gulris from CSR Rugby Club in Copenhagen, the mastermind behind Toddler Rugby – a new initiative that introduces children aged 1–5 years to the fun of rugby through soft play and mini rugby balls. What started as a playful experiment has now grown to over 100 toddlers per week, creating a vibrant community of young players and parents. With Denmark rolling it out nationwide and even World Rugby taking notice, this could be the blueprint for youth rugby engagement worldwide. If you're passionate about grassroots growth and youth development, this is a must-listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Paul invites the head of the German Bundesliga to go through his plans for the new look league structure as well as what needs to happen in Germany for rugby to take the next step! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby in Norway is at a crossroads. After a turbulent year, the sport is struggling to find unity—but could a fresh proposal be the key to rebuilding? This week, we sit down with Mike Pride, who has crafted a plan to bring all forms of rugby together while meeting both domestic and international obligations. Is this the solution Norwegian rugby needs, or at the very least, the spark to reignite the conversation? Tune in as we dive into the future of the sport and what it will take to bring rugby in Norway back on track! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No guest this week, so Jack Ben and Paul talk about what kind of S&C training they are doing and how different a prop and a referee´s training is actually. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys chat with up and coming Nottingham, Leicester and Sweden prop, and poster boy for Scandinavian rugby, Ale Loman. We chat about his rapid rise, the development of the Swedish national team, and what other developing countries can learn from the Swedish system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys pick the brains of the new head coach for Norway, how he got the job, what his plans are for the team, and how to get a Norway vs Sweden derby on the cards. Waist High Rugby, where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys chat with Idar Kjærstad about how he is leading the social media push for rugby in Norway, why he went from football to rugby and what his future plans are! Waist High - where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the first episode of a new look Waist High, the boys tell us what they have been up to, the plans for the pod going forward, and introduce our new co-host. Waist High Rugby - where the bar is low but the chat is high Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Jack, Adam, and Tom review the grand final between Lillestrøm and Sandnes, talk why Tom will never play rugby league and preview a massive final round of Norwegian XVs Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys get a visit from Sandnes legend Kim Andre to preview the league final as well as review the Watson cup. The boys also review the last round of games and look ahead to the Oslo derby Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slightly late out the blocks but back with a bang. Waist high season 4 episode 1 previews the coming union season in Norway. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final pod before summer, Jack and Adam review the NM 7s, the rugby league series, and tell us their highlights of the year so far. Live. Laugh. Love. Rugby! J,E,T,B,A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.