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.
For Ireland vs England - I spoke with Former Harlequins and Connacht player - Dave Slemen.
But we started with France vs Wales where I spoke with my friend Stephen Corlett.

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Fratelli D'Rugby - https://www.youtube.com/@FRATELLIDRUGBY

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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 tragic news that his son, Riley had been diagnosed with the extremely rare Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

The rugby family gathered and supported Scott and his family and now the annual Rugby for Riley event has become a huge event in Cornwall’s calendar.

This is an incredible, emotional episode - I hope you enjoy.

LINKS
Rugby 4 Riley - https://www.facebook.com/events/s/rugby4riley-the-finale-/1530138634531042/
Just Giving - https://www.justgiving.com/page/scott-lake-1729238579813
Rugby 4 Riley 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFPiTnp-uW0
Veor RFC - https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/veor/

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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 For Ireland vs England - Former Harlequins and Connacht player - Dave Slemen

Enjoy the games!

LINKS
Rugby Merlin - https://www.youtube.com/@RugbyMerlin
David Slemen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidslemen
Chris Burns - https://www.instagram.com/savagescholarchris/

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