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The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes actor Philip Glenister to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin and Katy Daley-McLean! 🎬🏉 Philip opens up about life as Gene Hunt, the impact of Life on Mars, and how sudden fame changed everything... including being chased by paparazzi at the height of the show’s success. 😳 He shares brilliant behind-the-scenes stories from his career, including nearly hitting Sean Connery whilst playing gold, his honest views on how streaming is changing television, and why he believes the industry isn’t what it used to be. 🎥⛳️ Away from acting, Philip talks about his love of sport, the crossover between rugby and performance, and why live sport still delivers something TV drama can’t replicate. Funny, insightful and full of incredible stories, this is a hugely entertaining chat with one of Britain’s most recognisable actors. 🌍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Michel Roux Jr to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery and Katy Daley-McLean for a brilliant and wide-ranging conversation. 🍽️🏉 Michel opens up about growing up in one of the most famous families in food, the pressure of taking over Le Gavroche, and why he eventually made the life-changing decision to close the iconic restaurant and reclaim control of his time. He reflects on the similarities between elite kitchens and elite rugby environments, from teamwork and discipline to pressure, leadership and doing your job for the people around you. Michel also shares stories from MasterChef, cooking for royalty, and the moments that made him most nervous behind the pass. A lifelong rugby fan, Michel talks about his love for the game, his French and English loyalties, unforgettable matches at The Stoop, and why rugby culture resonates so deeply with him. From food and family to sport, pressure and purpose, this is a fascinating, funny and thoughtful chat with one of Europe's most respected chefs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Saracens legend Alex Goode to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean Lewis Moody, Tom Shanklin, and Scott Quinnell for an honest, insightful look back at a remarkable rugby career. Goode opens up on life as a one-club man, what Saracens truly means to him, and the pride of becoming the most capped player in the club’s history. He lifts the lid on the culture that drove Saracens’ success, from infamous team trips and bonding moments to the standards that set them apart from the rest. The conversation also dives into some big personal moments—why Goode always saw himself as a fly-half, the football path he nearly took, and the career what-ifs that could have changed everything. He speaks candidly about retirement, the moment he knew he was done, and how he’s finding life after professional rugby. There’s plenty of insight on teammates too, including the impact of Owen Farrell, what he demands from those around him, and why leadership and standards matter so much at the top level. A revealing, reflective and at times hilarious conversation with one of the modern game’s most respected figures—don’t miss it. 🚨🔔 Subscribe now and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby! 00:00 – Alex Goode Joins Stick to Rugby 01:30 – Reality TV Debate 04:05 – Alex Goode Teaser 05:14 – Alex Goode’s Teammates Quiz 12:15 – Ipswich Town Trials & Being an All-Round Athlete 16:03 – Becoming Saracens’ Most Capped Player 25:13 – Retirement Truths 27:10 – Ever Tempted to Leave Saracens? 30:50 – Playing in Japan 33:50 – Coaching at Saracens 36:00 – Celebrating Winning 45:18 – Individual Awards vs Team Success 48:43 – The One Moment to Relive 50:08 – First England Cap & International Career 01:00:10 – Owen Farrell & Maro Itoje Leadership Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Wales and Lions winger Alex Cuthbert to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Alex opens up about the social media abuse that nearly broke him, the pressure of playing for Wales during tough times, and the shock of being dropped after scoring a try for the Lions. 🦁 He lifts the lid on tour chaos, beating England in Cardiff, and the whirlwind journey from university student to the British & Irish Lions in just two years. Alex also reflects on the joy of Grand Slam glory, rediscovering his love for rugby at Exeter, and why the Welsh rugby public can be both brutal and brilliant. A raw, honest and hugely entertaining chat with one of Welsh rugby’s most electric try-scorers. 00:00 Welcome back to Stick to Rugby! 05:52 Marshmallow tower competition!🗼 08:20 How Alex got into rugby 🏉 14:45 Playing 7s 16:30 Going out after losing to Ireland 😬🍾 19:10 Getting his first 15s contract ✍️ 23:08 Playing for Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 31:45 Getting called up for the Lions 🦁 38:53 Dealing with highs and lows 📉 40:44 Why Exeter was what Alex needed ⚔️ 46:18 Joining Ospreys and returning to Wales 🏠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 51:42 Alex nearly joined the NFL?! 56:23 How to fix Welsh rugby 🤔 01:00:47 Quickfire quiz! 🧐 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Gabby and Kenny Logan to the podcast alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Lewis Moody! 🏉💙 Gaby and Kenny open up about their incredible journey together from meeting in a nightclub, to navigating careers in elite sport, to raising a family built on energy, competition and love. ❤️ Kenny reflects on his Scotland call-up at just 18, the challenges of living with dyslexia, and learning the game by watching rather than reading. Gabby reveals how growing up in a sporting household shaped her future, and why rugby has always been at the heart of their story. They share hilarious tales from Twickenham chaos, meeting Roger Federer and the unforgettable moments that defined Kenny’s time with Scotland. 🤣 From personal battles to rugby memories, family stories and laugh-out-loud honesty, this is a warm, funny and deeply human conversation with two of sport’s most loved personalities. 🌍 📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧 00:00 – Sports Personality of the Year 01:20 – Team of the Year Discussion 04:04 – The Gabby & Kenny Logan Double Act 05:35 – The Mr & Mrs Quiz 08:50 – Gabby Logan’s Early Sporting Memories 11:40 – How Gabby & Kenny First Met 21:00 – Kenny’s Proposal After Italy vs Scotland 24:19 – Reuben at Sale Sharks & Lois’ Showjumping Journey 29:05 – Meeting Roger Federer 33:52 – Kenny Logan’s Rugby Career 41:15 – Life After Rugby & Battling Dyslexia 49:41 – Greatest Coaches & London Wasps 57:30 – International Rugby 01:02:13 – Gabby on Hosting Sports Personality of the Year 01:06:37 – Which Celebrities Leave Gabby Starstruck? 01:11:10 – Gabby Logan’s Viral Fire Trick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes back Lewis Moody to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery! 🌹🏉 Lewis opens up about life since his MND diagnosis, what the support of the rugby community has meant to him, and how he’s approaching the biggest challenge of his life with the same relentless intensity that defined his career. 💙 The team reflect on the Quilter Nations Series, what next for Wales and is the sky the limit for this England team? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Lewis also discusses the state of the modern game, the pressure players face today, and the mindset that made him one of England’s most fearless flankers. From emotional honesty to rugby insight, this is a powerful, inspiring and unmissable conversation. 🌍 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Springboks legend Bobby Skinstad to the panel alongside Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery & Sarah Hunter! 🇿🇦🏉 Bobby opens up about the pressure of captaining South Africa, the selection fallout that shaped the 1999 World Cup, and how the Barbarians helped him rediscover his love for rugby. 🔥 He lifts the lid on Twickenham chaos, the reality of Springboks media pressure, and the unforgettable stories from Barbarians weeks that became the stuff of rugby folklore. 🤣⚡️ From captaincy regrets to leadership lessons, career-defining moments and the joy of playing the game his way, this is an honest, emotional and hugely entertaining chat ❤️ 📺 Watch now on YouTube, or listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! 🎧 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes All Blacks legend Sean Fitzpatrick to the panel alongside, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Phil Vickery and Maggie Alphonsi! 🏉🇳🇿 Sean opens up about what it really means to wear the famous black jersey, the pressure of captaining New Zealand, and how Jonah Lomu changed rugby forever. ⚡️ He lifts the lid on the All Blacks’ brutal standards, the heartbreak of the 1995 World Cup, and the intense rivalry with England that still defines international rugby. 🏆🔥 From legacy and leadership to lessons learned from defeat, this is an honest, powerful and inspiring chat with one of the greatest captains the game has ever seen. 🌍 0:00 Welcome back to Stick to Rugby! 07:25 Sean Fitzpatrick’s INCREDIBLE All Blacks team 😳🇳🇿 13:23 Reacting to (and predicting) the Quilter Nations 🔮🏆 32:14 Growing up with Brian Fitzpatrick as a Dad 👶 36:10 Does Sean Keep Memorabilia? 🥇👕 37:21 Inspiring the Next Generation 👶 42:59 The Power of the All Blacks Jersey 🇳🇿 46:45 THAT 1996 South Africa Test Series 🇿🇦 50:06 The New Era of All Blacks 🇳🇿 1:00:11 Laureus Foundation ❤️ 1:07:45 Fitzy’s Favourites 🥰 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, features French rugby legend Serge Betsen, joining Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, Katy Daley-McLean and Phil Vickery for a hard-hitting conversation. Nicknamed “The Grim Reaper” for his brutal tackling and relentless defence, Serge looks back on his fierce rivalry with England, his personal battles with Jonny Wilkinson, and the World Cup heartbreaks that still haunt him. He shares how rugby changed his life — from growing up in Cameroon, to finding purpose in Paris and Biarritz, and becoming one of France’s most feared flankers. Serge also discusses his dream move to Wasps, his take on France’s current World Cup hopes, and why he believes the team still isn’t ready to win it all. 🚨 Subscribe now and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby. 00:00 - Serge Betsen Memories 02:32 - Best & Worst Rugby Roommates 05:27 - Time Travel: Past or Future? 07:02 - Teaser 08:02 - Teammates Quiz 11:52 - Growing Up in Cameroon & Moving to France 15:22 - From Paris to Biarritz 24:40 - Dream Move to Wasps 32:34 - Representing France: 63 Caps & Big Moments 37:05 - Jonny Wilkinson Rivalry & England Battles 42:03 - Sports Science & Psychology 45:44 - France World Cup Chances 54:22 - Lions Tour in France Debate 56:30 - Women’s Rugby World Cup 59:05 - Légion d'Honneur & Charity Work 01:02:46 - This or That with Serge Betsen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, is back and 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 as Shanks and Scott go for a spin with England and Saracens lock Nick Isiekwe! Nick opens up about the terrifying moment doctors told him his heart could burst, undergoing open-heart surgery, and his unbelievable return to professional rugby just four months later. 🤯 He shares what it’s really like behind the scenes at Saracens, the standards Owen Farrell sets every single day, and the culture that’s helped shape him as a player and person. 🐪 From the highs of representing England to the uncertainty of recovery, Nick’s story is one of resilience, perspective, and pure determination and it’s one you won’t forget anytime soon.❤️‍🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes England and Leicester Tigers star Ollie Chessum to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, and Topsy Ojo! 🚨 Ollie opens up about his incredible journey from a Leicester academy prospect to England international, the injury that nearly ended his career, and what it really took to fight his way back to fitness. 💪 He lifts the lid on Lions selection shock, being made Leicester Tigers captain, and the hilarious initiation secrets from inside England and Lions camps. 🦁🏉 From recovery setbacks to leadership lessons, this is an honest, funny and inspiring chat with one of English rugby’s brightest talents! 🌹🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Jonathan Joseph to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell, Tom Shanklin, and Topsy Ojo! 🚨 Jonathan opens up on his incredible journey from Bath to Biarritz, the challenges of life in France 🇫🇷, and the truth behind his retirement decision. He reflects on the highs of playing for England, the heartbreak of injuries, and the possibility of one final comeback... 👀 From Six Nations glory to tough career choices and what life looks like after professional rugby, this is Jonathan Joseph as you’ve never heard him before — honest, reflective and refreshingly open. 🏉 A must-watch conversation with one of England’s most gifted backs. Don’t miss it! 🔥 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, opens with a heartfelt tribute to Lewis Moody following the devastating news of his MND diagnosis. Phil Vickery shares personal memories, and the panel reflects on Lewis’s impact on the game and the outpouring of support that’s followed. Rugby League takes centre stage as Mike McMeeken and Martin Offiah join Phil Vickery, Scott Quinnell and Tom Shanklin to mark the return of the Ashes. Offiah looks ahead to England vs Australia and why the rivalry still matters, while McMeeken gives his take on the current squad, who to watch, and what to expect from this new era of international league. The panel also debates the biggest differences between league and union, and why so many players—like Sam Burgess, Jason Robinson and Scott himself—made the switch. Martin Offiah looks back on his favourite game and opens up about watching his son Tyler rise through the ranks. With Super League Final predictions and memories from Wembley, this is an episode full of passion, insight, and proper rugby league respect. 🔔 Subscribe now and hit the bell so you never miss an episode of Stick to Rugby. 00:00 - Rugby League Opener 01:45 - Emotional Lewis Moody Tribute 07:44 - Teaser 08:45 - Rugby League Quiz 13:00 - Ashes Return to Rugby League 19:58 - Predictions & Mal Meninga 23:34 - Ones to Watch & What To Expect 27:52 - Super League Grand Final 29:24 - NRL vs Super League Debate 32:50 - Rugby Union vs League 37:38 - Rise of Women’s Rugby League 39:00 - Grand Final Predictions 42:00 - Mike McMeeken’s Introduction to Rugby 46:35 - Rugby League Scene 50:31 - Mike McMeeken’s Biggest Challenges 52:10 - Martin Offiah’s Greatest Moments 55:40 - Scott Quinnell’s Rugby League Career 56:45 - Scott’s Favourite Offiah Moments 01:00:19 - Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes England international Henry Slade and WORLD CUP WINNER (🥳) Sarah Bern to the panel alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Scott Quinnell and Tom Shanklin and Topsy Ojo! 🚨 Sarah opens up about her journey from the back row to becoming one of the world’s best props, the reality of body image in women’s rugby, and what it felt like to lift the World Cup with the Red Roses. She also reflects on the heartbreak of defeat, the brutal demands of set-piece training, and the record-breaking crowds transforming the women’s game. 🏆 Henry reveals the truth about being dropped from the England squad, the highs and lows of his World Cup campaigns, and what loyalty to Exeter Chiefs means after more than a decade at the club. He also shares memories of playing with Sam Burgess, living with Type 1 diabetes, and his hopes for England in 2025. 🏉 An honest, powerful and revealing conversation with two of the most fascinating figures in English rugby. This is NOT to be missed! 👀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The latest episode of Stick to Rugby, brought to you by Defender, welcomes Black Ferns star Ruby Tui—Olympic champion, World Cup winner, and one of rugby’s most electrifying voices—alongside Katy Daley-McLean, Phil Vickery, and Tom Shanklin for a conversation full of laughs, vulnerability and unforgettable stories. Ruby opens up about her upbringing in New Zealand, how sport gave her a sense of purpose, and choosing between netball and rugby. She also shares the real story of when she met King Charles at Buckingham Palace. Ruby reflects on New Zealand’s semi-final loss to Canada, her honest assessment of what went wrong, and bold predictions for the World Cup final. She also talks through the meaning of the haka, the emotional power of wearing the Black Ferns jersey, and what inspired her book Straight Up. 🚨 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode! 00:00 – Bread Talk, Cookbooks & Scott’s Horror Injury 06:05 – Teaser 07:09 – Ruby Tui Joins & Kiwi Snack Chat 09:12 – Who Am I: All Blacks & Black Ferns Edition 12:33 – When Ruby Met King Charles 18:11 – Growing Up in New Zealand 21:35 – How Sport Gave Ruby Belonging 27:35 – When Ruby Knew Rugby Was It 30:48 – Weight of the New Zealand Jersey 35:39 – Rio 2016 & Olympic Village Stories 40:39 – Winning Olympic Gold in Tokyo 42:48 – The Power of the Haka 48:01 – Winning the 2021 Rugby World Cup 53:01 – Losing to Canada Reaction 55:50 – England vs Canada Semi-Final Preview 01:01:47 – The Real Ruby & Katy Daley McLean 01:05:24 – Ruby’s Memoir: Straight Up 01:09:16 – Growth of the Women’s Game 01:11:08 – Community Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.