HG Rugby

Huw Griffin

Telling rugby's untold stories by meeting people, analysing data and starting conversations

  1. 2 Aug

    Inside the Incredible Rugby Cultures of South Africa & new Zealand ft. Ben Pegna

    South Africa and New Zealand - the Springboks and the All Blacks - the Greatest Rivalry. Plenty is spoken of their rugby tactics, their strengths and Weakness on the pitch, but what about behind closed doors? What are South Africans and New Zealanders really like as cultures really like, both in training and away from the rugby's pitch? This week I was joined by rugby coach Ben Pegna who has lived and worked in both of these iconic countries. He lifts the lid on what the rugby cultures are really like in New Zealand and South Africa, drawing heavily on his experience coaching at the Bulls in Pretoria. We then finish the podcast with a debate: is the World Cup really worth sacrificing other games for? Ben Pegna's CV:Coached at London Scottish for a few years with the academy and seniors. Wasps for three seasons across the academy and on the pathway to seniors.England 7s - performance analyst with Ben Ryan and Russell Earnshaw (also did 1 to 1 skills and some S and C etc)Consulted to Argentina coaches, consulted to Melbourne Rebels - coaches and players with Dave Wessels as head coach. Consulted twice at Bulls across seniors and juniors. Consulted as technical advisor to RGC on behalf of WRU and supported Mark Jones, current Ospreys head coach.Numerous schools and unis across different countries. #rugby #southafrica #newzealand #springboks #allblacks #coaching #podcast #interview #worldcup Follow Ben on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benpegna/?hl=en Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featured Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugby Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Inside the Incredible Rugby Cultures of South Africa & new Zealand ft. Ben Pegna
  2. 19 Jul

    Chilean Rugby is a PROBLEM ft. Raimundo Martinez & Inaki Ayarza

    Exclusive interview with Chile's Raimundo Martinez and Inaki Ayarza! In this episode of the HG Podcast I get a fascinating and unique insight into Chilean rugby courtesy of two of their biggest stars who tell me all about their sporting origins in South America and the latest events from the Nations Cup! Number 8 Raimundo and winger Inaki share with me how they got started in rugby, how they chased their dreams in France and how they took their nation to the Rugby World Cup. They then share secrets on Chile's progression over the last five years from behind the scenes innovations to Super Rugby Americas and more! They even tell me about their heated rivalry with Uruguay and some of the scapes they have gotten into behind closed doors.. Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HuwGriffinRugby/featured Subscribe on Substack: https://substack.com/@hgrugby Follow me on twitter: https://x.com/HuwGriffinRugby Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huw.griffin/ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580910041103 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chilean Rugby is a PROBLEM ft. Raimundo Martinez & Inaki Ayarza

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