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Join António Cruz Ferreira and Carlos Braga, rugby enthusiasts and sports medicine advocates, on RugbyMed: Science of the Game. We explore the unique challenges faced by tier 2 rugby teams, discussing injury prevention, fitness, and recovery strategies tailored to the sport. From players to coaches and healthcare professionals, we bring practical insights to keep athletes at their best. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and the latest research to support the growth of rugby worldwide.

  1. Temporada 2 - Episódio 6 - Branquinho

    12/29/2025

    Temporada 2 - Episódio 6 - Branquinho

    🏉 Temporada 2 – Episódio 6 Chegou a vez dos Bulldogs! O RugbyMed recebe Branquinho, capitão do Clube de Rugby São Miguel, um clube que tem crescido de forma impressionante e que hoje discute cada jogo de igual para igual com qualquer equipa de Lisboa. 🟦🐶 Falámos sobre a identidade única do São Miguel — o primeiro grande clube de Lisboa que não nasceu de uma universidade — e sobre a mistura de jogadores lisboetas, estudantes e atletas vindos de todo o país. Um episódio cheio de garra, cultura de trabalho e autenticidade. 🎧 Ouve já! #RugbyMed #Temporada2 #SaoMiguel #Bulldogs #RugbyPortugal #DivisaoDeHonra #RugbyEurope #WorldRugby #RugbyPodcast

    17 min
  2. Temporada 2 - Episódio 5 - Tomás Appleton

    12/15/2025

    Temporada 2 - Episódio 5 - Tomás Appleton

    🏉 Temporada 2 – Episódio 5 - Hoje viajamos até Lisboa para conversar com o Tomás Appleton, capitão do CDUL Rugby e uma das figuras maiores do rugby português.Falámos sobre liderança, o peso de ser capitão do CDUL — atual campeão da Taça de Portugal — e o impacto de ser também capitão da Seleção Nacional. 💙🏆Um episódio cheio de visão, experiência e a ambição de quem vive o rugby ao mais alto nível.🎧 Não vais querer perder!#RugbyMed #Temporada2 #CDUL #RugbyPortugal #DivisaoDeHonra #RugbyEurope #WorldRugby #RugbyPodcast

    22 min
  3. Temporada 2 - Episódio 4 - José Pedro Gouveia

    11/10/2025

    Temporada 2 - Episódio 4 - José Pedro Gouveia

    O RugbyMed vai até à planície alentejana falar com o Capitão do único representante da região na Divisão de Honra Nacional de Rugby.

    13 min
  4. Temporada 2 - Epsiódio 3 - Tomás Marrana

    10/27/2025

    Temporada 2 - Epsiódio 3 - Tomás Marrana

    Neste episódio, vamos até à invicta conversar com o capitão do CDUP Rugby Tomás Marrana!

    22 min
  5. Temporada 2 - Episódio 2 - João Almeida

    10/13/2025

    Temporada 2 - Episódio 2 - João Almeida

    O capitão do Santarém, recém-promovido à Divisão de Honra, conta-nos o que sentiu no momento do título do CN1 do ano passado e quais as suas expectativas para a nova época!

    17 min
  6. Temporada 2 - Episódio 1 - Matheus Wolf

    09/29/2025

    Temporada 2 - Episódio 1 - Matheus Wolf

    Capitão da AAC Rugby em entrevista ao RugbyMed.

    22 min
  7. Breaking Boundaries: Maria Heitor's Journey from Injury to the Rugby World Cup [episode in Portuguese]

    06/09/2025

    Breaking Boundaries: Maria Heitor's Journey from Injury to the Rugby World Cup [episode in Portuguese]

    In this episode of RugbyMed, hosts António Cruz Ferreira and Carlos Braga welcome international rugby referee Maria Heitor. As she prepares to make history as the first Portuguese referee at a Rugby World Cup in 2025, Maria shares insights into her journey from grassroots rugby to the global stage. She opens up about the emotional and physical challenges of recovering from a serious injury, the mental resilience needed to officiate at the highest level, and her hopes for inspiring more women in rugby. A powerful conversation where sport, health, and ambition meet.

    17 min
  8. Alexandre Fernandes - From the Pitch to the Sidelines in Football and Rugby [episode in Portuguese]

    05/26/2025

    Alexandre Fernandes - From the Pitch to the Sidelines in Football and Rugby [episode in Portuguese]

    In this episode, hosts António Cruz Ferreira and Carlos Braga welcome Dr. Alexandre Fernandes, a specialist in Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine with a postgraduate degree in Sports Medicine. Dr. Fernandes shares insights from his career spanning football and rugby, including work with Casa Pia AC, the renowned Aspetar clinic in Qatar, and the Portuguese Rugby Federation.He reflects on his professional journey, including pivotal experiences at Aspetar and his role with the Portuguese national rugby team during their 2022 Rugby Europe Championship campaign, which paved the way to the 2023 World Cup. Notably, he stepped in as official team doctor during a crucial game against the Netherlands.The conversation also explores the differences in injuries and clinical management between football and rugby, and the varying attitudes of coaching staff and management in each sport.The episode concludes with a rapid-fire Q&A covering topics like the most common injury he treats, his most memorable career moment, standout athletes, his sport of preference, dream team to work with, and what drives his passion for sports medicine.

    21 min
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Join António Cruz Ferreira and Carlos Braga, rugby enthusiasts and sports medicine advocates, on RugbyMed: Science of the Game. We explore the unique challenges faced by tier 2 rugby teams, discussing injury prevention, fitness, and recovery strategies tailored to the sport. From players to coaches and healthcare professionals, we bring practical insights to keep athletes at their best. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and the latest research to support the growth of rugby worldwide.

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