The Rugby Player Podcast
The Rugby Player podcast dives into the lifestyles and experiences of professional rugby players! Av
09/04/2021
❗️NEW EPISODE IS LIVE❗️
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A product of Life University, Aussie born is currently contracted to the . All American honors and National Championships are just the beginning for this rising utility back! Already making a big impact on the MLR, Mitch has a bright future! His pathway to now has been one of new experiences and landscapes at every turn!
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talks about the reunion with an old teammate that is one of the most exciting players in to watch! We all know of those teammates you never want to face off against in a contact drill or an internal scrimmage. Put at the top of the list!
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explains the amazing and rogue detail that went into the creation of the Rattler he completed over the offseason. His unique artwork is known throughout the rugby circles of USA and some are lucky enough to take home a quick sketch or two! Full story of this incredible masterpiece and Chance’s extraordinary talents available on iTunes and Spotify now! LINK IN BIO
05/12/2020
Waiting on the next episode of ⁉️
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We’ve quietly closed things down for the remainder of the year and will be back in a big way with plenty more guests in 2021! Watch this space as we look back on some of the highlights from a memorable debut year full of great guests and epic stories
touches on the culture at that has produced so many quality rugby players and the standards on and off the field that the coaches and senior players drive to uphold that success! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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11/11/2020
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Troy grew up in England where he graduated from Eton College. After a stint with London Wasps Academy he decided to pack his bags and head to America where he attended college at US Rugby nursery; Cal Berkeley! A member of the All American Collegiate team, Troy was one of the rising stars in college rugby! He was then signed to Rugby United New York in the MLR, and made an immediate impact on the competition. Over the lockdown period Troy has launched a consultancy company- ‘Kyros’, helping international students navigate the US college application process.
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Brining things back stateside with our most recent guest! What’s becoming a more popular pathway for overseas players; coming to US colleges to pursue opportunities as student athletes! We discuss the transition from college to professional rugby and the mindset of ambitious players seeking opportunities in foreign lands! Tune in tomorrow for the full story! Available on iTunes and Spotify
If you haven’t checked them out already, the pranks from have been absolutely amazing! with some hilarious content! LINK IN BIO
31/10/2020
Halloween means dressing up as a scary rugby player?! This entry from previous guest .olmstead is epic!! DM any other candidates and we’ll share them
Who is ‘Easter MAN?!’
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tells a hilarious story of how Easter Man was created and eventually went down in rugby end of season sessions folklore!
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28/10/2020
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is born and raised in NZ and most recently contracted with the in Super Rugby! His career has taken him to the UK in both the Premiership and Championship competitions as well as stints in Japan. Off the pitch, James is considered the ultimate clubman by his teammates for his hilarious & notorious antics! Currently rehabbing from surgery, he has launched the where he speaks with other NZ players & coaches with the odd prank mixed in! Absolute legend and story teller of all this rugby!
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‼️NEW EPISODE TOMORROW‼️
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This guest is an absolute lad and had so many great stories from his career both on and off the field! Have been looking forward to dropping this episode for a while now and l promise it’s full of great lessons and laughs! Tune in tomorrow for another legendary guest on the podcast
Every players worst nightmare came to life for one of teammates! They say preparation is everything... I guess that goes beyond just focusing on the rugby! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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17/10/2020
To all you coffee lovers out there! Listen up! is an Aussie founded company based in the US that produces an epic bean and a tasty bit of jerky! What’s more important and close to us as rugby players... it’s sole purpose is to help fundraise for youth, high school & college rugby programs. Go give them a follow ASAP and definitely go check out their website for more details on how you can grab some coffee and give back to grass roots rugby programs in your community! LINK IN BIO
16/10/2020
showing ultimate respect and homage to Axel with a massive weekend of coming up! Hard to name someone else that epitomizes this arena as much as the late legend!
explains the repercussions of the condensed schedule in and how much of a toll it was on the players based on lack of preparation due to Covid lockdown!
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14/10/2020
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is an English native currently contracted to in the . He has most recently done a short term stint with in the . Ross has also played 2 seasons with the prior to his move to the US. He discusses the highs and lows of life in the Premiership and Championship in the UK and how he is thriving in his new club, Seattle. Not to mention a hilarious story of a teammate having an unfortunate incident on the pitch and a wild story of a referee following a Championship match being chased out of a car park!
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12/10/2020
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Make sure you go listen to our episode with to here more about their amazing products and how he got started!
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11/10/2020
That was insane!! So many talking points on the finish! Where was the drop goal... anyone?!
dives into the detail of how her drop kicks have become the best on the circuit! Top of the rankings in conversations and penalties on the series last year! Her background in soccer has provided the perfect platform to excel in this aspect of the game! Take note there’s a collab here for sure!
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05/10/2020
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appeared in her 30th tournament to become the most capped player of all time.
02/10/2020
Previous guest of the pod and absolute legend aka is doing a collab with on these ridiculously epic customs! Go check out his profile ASAP for details on how you can slide into a pair immediately! Also running a collab line for the smugglettes out there too
discusses the current climate and challenges the squad is facing with returning to training. With 2021 having both the World Cup and Olympics for the Women’s squad, they are doing everything in their control to be at their best!
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30/09/2020
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is a key member of the USA Women’s Sevens program and has been since 2014. Growing up in Alaska with her siblings, sports and the outdoors were massive for her journey into rugby! Her pathway in the game has so many interesting points and it’s clear to see how Alev is now one of the top players in the World Sevens series. From Olympics aspirations to a passion for coffee and surfing, we discuss it all!
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‼️WE ARE BACK‼️
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New episode dropping tomorrow! This guest will go down as one of the best ever on the HSBC series! Growing up with aspirations to represent the USA in either soccer or hockey, this guest found rugby after college and has since done it all! Very excited to chat all things rugby, lifestyle and future goals! Tune in tomorrow when we go live
The magician does it again on the biggest stage! Behind on the scoreboard with only a few minutes to go? Not a problem!
The magician does it again on the biggest stage! Behind on the scoreboard and a few minutes to go? Not a problem!
23/09/2020
What you reckon? Agree or disagree with on this one? Different approaches taken from all sports and competitions around the world...
22/09/2020
Semi final time in is up next! Who you got taking home the cake at the end of it all? Call it now and back yourself!
Nothing good ever happened in Dublin after 10pm... .olmstead tells of a story where a coach missed his own curfew! Full story available on iTunes and Spotify now! LINK IN BIO
20/09/2020
backs missed the memo on French cuisine! Pastries and cheese boards?
Talk about breaking ankles!!! just making great players look average over the weekend. Most entertaining player in world rugby right now? Let’s discuss...
18/09/2020
Previous guest of the podcast, and are now offering a discount on all online products to listeners of The Rugby Player podcast! Go to the most recent episode featuring .olmstead to receive your discount to use at checkout! Swipe through here to see just a handful of the worlds best players already utilizing these amazing products!
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.olmstead discusses the reality of with their preparations going into the 2019 RWC and how that impacted on team selection and performances. Check out the full story now on iTunes and Spotify! LINK IN BIO
16/09/2020
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olmstead is a Canadian born professional rugby player contracted with ProD2 club, Biarritz. He moved to Australia at an early age with his family where he spent all his age grade and early senior years playing. Following the 2015 RWC with Canada, Evan got his first pro contract at Newcastle in the Premiership. With over 25 caps for Canada, Evan has gone to 2 Rugby World Cups and has played all over the world. He dives deep into his journey and shares some honest insight into the current climate of the game in Canada, from the national side to the growth of the game and its rising stars. Not to mention some hilarious stories arond ditching a coach in Dublin after curfew and a team film review after a 'social' 4 hour bus trip from a preseason game. It was great to chat with Evan and he certainly gave some amazing stories around his career thus far!
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Plenty of firsts for the podcast on this episode that we haven’t touched on yet! Some great insight into French club rugby as well as a players perspective on their national teams aspirations and direction for the future! Hint... don’t let the accent fool you!
talks about the lasting impact coaches and senior players can have on a team based on their interactions with individuals in a squad. No one does it better than HC Pat Lam.
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13/09/2020
Alright enough mucking around please! Let’s make this happen immediately! Give the fans what they want and let’s end the debate once and for all. Sincerely
08/09/2020
Don’t these two have an intimate history?! 😂
The rugby jester himself bringing plenty of banter at any opportunity! How a coffee club joke turned into mid game banter! getting in the head of opponents at scrum time. We’ve all been there...
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The Rugby Player Podcast
IT ALL STARTED WHEN…
I’ve been listening to podcasts now for about 2 years religiously. Anyone that lives in New York City knows that the daily commute is a great opportunity to dive into a bit of listening, so why not make it productive. From sports/coaching and fitness/wellness podcasts to a lot of Joe Rogan and some random listening on just about anything. I find podcasts extremely valuable and easy to incorporate into my life.
From this, along with my focus on rugby, I saw an opportunity to create a podcast based on player to player conversations and getting the daily stories from the lives of professional rugby players primarily focused around the MLR but also other professional players based all around the globe. Rather than having the usual ‘media trained’ interviews on team performance etc, the focus is on the lifestyles of the players and how they manage their time away from the game. Obviously we touch on rugby a lot but from inside the locker rooms with an emphasis team culture, personalities and plenty of banter! I hope you all enjoy The Rugby Player podcast!
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