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Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year award, this is a scorching and deeply personal autobiography that lifts the lid on the life and character of one of English rugby's most successful players. Brian Moore, or 'Pitbull' as he came to be known during nearly a decade at the heart of the England rugby team's pack, established himself as one of the game's original hard men at a time when rugby was still an amateur sport.

In 2003, England won the Rugby World Cup. Steve Thompson was there, in England's front row, at the heart of the match and at the heart of the scrum—one of sport's most destructive, repetitive impacts. But the triumphs came at a cost. When rugby union turned professional, Steve was plunged into a game where raw power meant everything. Today, he remembers nothing about playing in that final. In his words, watching the tape back is like watching a ghost.

Gareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero, a sporting icon. He was a leader of men, captain of Wales and the British Lions. To him, rugby was an expression of cultural identity, a sacred code. It was no mere ball game. It gave him everything, except the freedom to be himself. This is the story of a man with a secret that was slowly killing him. Something that might devastate not only his own life but the lives of his wife, family, friends and teammates.

Rugby hurts. It demands mental resilience and resistance to pain. It explores character, beyond a capacity to endure punishment. In The Hurt, Dylan Hartley, one of England's most successful captains, tells a story of hard men and harsh truths. This is rugby in the raw, a unique insight into the price of sporting obsession. At the age of 16, Hartley travelled to England, on his own, to build a life and learn the dark arts of front-row play. He won 97 international caps before his retirement, due to a persistent knee condition, in November 2019.

Mordus un jour, mordus toujours ! Des hommes, des femmes, des jeunes, connus ou inconnus, joueurs, joueuses, passionnés qui ne jouent pas (ou plus), répondent à cette simple et vertigineuse question : « Pourquoi le rugby ? » Chaque vendredi matin, un nouvel épisode. Concepteur : Jean-Luc Gonzalez, journaliste indépendant. Réalisateur : Patrick Level, ingénieur du son. Merci à Juliette pour le générique (C'est ça l'rugby, Polydor, 2018) Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Welcome to Rucks Mauls & Oval Balls, the ultimate podcast for all things English rugby! Hosted by two former university teammates who shared the pitch and forged a lasting bond, this show takes you behind the scenes of the rugby world, blending insightful analysis with a shared passion for the sport. Each episode dives deep into the game, with a special focus on statistics, player performance, team dynamics, and match breakdowns. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the game, Rucks, Mauls & Oval Balls offers expert commentary, fun debates, and insider knowledge that you won’t find ...

How the captains of the last 50 years have gone about leading the world's most successful rugby team. The job of All Blacks captain comes with a scrutiny that puts it alongside the prime minister in terms of profile and public expectation. It takes a strong, confident and assured personality to captain a team where failure is never tolerated.

In the autumn of 2010, a little-known New Zealander called Joe Schmidt took over as head coach at Leinster. He had never been in charge of a professional team. After Leinster lost three of their first four games, a prominent Irish rugby pundit speculated that Schmidt had 'lost the dressing room'. Nine years on, Joe Schmidt has stepped down as Ireland coach having achieved success on a scale never before seen in Irish rugby.

The greatest coach England has ever produced? Madmen? Genius? This is the ultimate, award-winning, highly acclaimed biography of Sir Clive Woodward. It has been brought fully up-to-date to celebrate the 10th anniversary of England's rugby World Cup victory. Learn about ever facet of Woodward's life. What made him great? Who did he upset along the way? What do the players REALLY think of him? What went wrong in football and what did he do to help British Olympians in their training for London 2012. He's brilliantly successful but what is he really like?

Wrecking Ball is a captivating and humorous memoir by Billy Vunipola, one of the stars of England's recent rugby renaissance, and will be enjoyed by those who have read the recent autobiographies by Jonny Wilkinson, Brian O'Driscoll, Dan Carter and Paul O'Connell. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing almost 20 stone, Billy is a rampaging and unmissable presence on the rugby pitch, for both club and country.

A hugely entertaining career autobiography from a true legend of Welsh rugby and a genuine cult figure. In rugby there are the Flash Harrys and the Glory Boys: the fly-halves who run, kick and dazzle; the scrum-halves who nip and dart; the wingers who step and glide. These are the players who get the crowd on their feet, who set stadiums abuzz. But they only get to do these things because other, less glorified figures do all of the donkey work. Adam Jones is one such figure.

This is EDDIE, the show that brings you unmatched analysis, insights and knowledge into the greatest game in the world, Rugby Union. Each week Eddie Jones and David Pembroke will discuss Australian, International and Test Rugby in the lead-up to the Rugby World Cup. Eddie Jones plans on taking The Wallabies all the way, and EDDIE is where you'll be able to follow the journey.

Coaching Culture with Ben Herring is your weekly deep-dive into the often-overlooked “softer skills” of coaching—cultural innovation, communication, empathy, leadership, dealing with stress, and motivation. Each episode features candid conversations with the world’s top international rugby coaches, who share the personal stories and intangible insights behind their winning cultures, and too their biggest failures and learnings from them. This is where X’s and O’s meet heart and soul, empowering coaches at every level to foster authentic connections, inspire their teams, and elevate...

This show is dedicated to bringing on quality guests that are willing to share their incredible journeys with me for all of you to enjoy. With the goal of this show to create that internal monologue we all have right before we hear something and ultimately think to ourselves that ‘This’ll be good’. Season 1 streaming now

Welcome to The Seventeen Media Podcast – your ultimate guide to navigating the world of rugby league pathways and development. Designed for young players, parents, and passionate rugby league fans, this podcast dives deep into the journey of making it to the professional level. Hosted by the team at Seventeen Media, we bring you exclusive interviews with NRL players, coaches, administrators, and pathways managers. Each episode is packed with real-life stories, tips, and behind-the-scenes insights to inspire and educate the next generation of rugby league stars, From junior competitions like...

In late 2024 Ireland, a nation of just 7 million people, stood at the top of rugby union's world rankings. Ireland's rise to such an exalted position has been the great triumph of rugby's professional era. For a nation that fought tooth and nail to keep the game amateur, their progress since 2000 has been extraordinary. The trophies, once so rare in Irish rugby hands, have become almost commonplace. Grand Slams, Six Nations Championships, Triple Crowns have all stood in the IRFU offices in Dublin.

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Podcast from our YouTube channel for Coaches:https://www.youtube.com/@therugbyinstituteThe Rugby Coaching Podcast is your ultimate resource for all things rugby coaching. Whether you're an experienced coach, a player aspiring to mentor, or someone passionate about the game's strategy and development, this podcast delivers expert insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories. Each episode features seasoned coaches, players, and rugby professionals who dive deep into tactics, training techniques, player development, and team management. From grassroots to elite levels, we tackle the challenges...

Bienvenue sur le podcast de TECH XV, le Regroupement des entraîneurs de rugby. Tous les mois, « Vu du Banc », animé par Jean-Paul Cazeneuve, met en avant le quotidien des entraîneurs, des préparateurs physiques et des analystes rugby. Quelle est la vision de leur sport ? Quelles sont les particularités de leur métier ? Pourquoi ce jeu est-il à appeler à évoluer en permanence ? Pour le découvrir, « Vu du Banc » est allé à la rencontre de ces hommes et de ces femmes passionné(e)s de rugby !

Join Eddy & Chris as they review the latest Leeds Rhinos games with a host of regular guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.