30 episodes

The Rugby Player podcast dives into the lifestyles of professional rugby players. Hosted by Harry Benno, a player himself, we talk everything from inside the locker rooms to how players fill in their time away of the game.

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    • 5.0 • 10 Ratings

The Rugby Player podcast dives into the lifestyles of professional rugby players. Hosted by Harry Benno, a player himself, we talk everything from inside the locker rooms to how players fill in their time away of the game.

    Mitch Wilson - New England Freejacks

    Mitch Wilson - New England Freejacks

    A product of Life University, Aussie born Mitch Wilson is currently contracted to the New England Freejacks. 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!

    • 58 min
    Chance Wenglewski - Rugby ATL

    Chance Wenglewski - Rugby ATL

    Chance is a capped USA Eagle currently playing for Rugby ATL in MLR! At only 23 yrs old, his pathway through the US college system led to Chance getting a debut cap for the Eagles vs Ireland at just 21yrs back in 2019. Some great stories come out of this podcast including his passions away from rugby and a night out in NYC you wouldn’t wish on anyone!

    • 59 min
    Adam Ashe - LA Giltinis

    Adam Ashe - LA Giltinis

    Adam is a Scottish national player that has signed with the LA Giltinis in their inaugural season of MLR. Adam’s spent the majority of his career at the Glasgow Warriors earning a handful of caps for Scotland along the way. Away from rugby, he has launched (with previous guest of the pod Grayson Hart) an amazing range of CBD products that is recognized throughout rugby circles all over the world- PureSportsCBD. We hit on all these points as well as the usual insights into pathways and current environment within the Giltinis! An absolute legend with some extremely facinating tales which include a debut for his country unlike any other we've ever heard! 

    • 59 min
    Troy Lockyear - Rugby United New York

    Troy Lockyear - Rugby United New York

    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.

    • 58 min
    James Marshall - Wellington Hurricanes

    James Marshall - Wellington Hurricanes

    James is born and raised in NZ and most recently contracted with the Hurricanes 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 What A Lad podcast where he speaks with other NZ players & coaches with the odd prank mixed in! Absolute legend and story teller of all this rugby!

    • 54 min
    Ross Neal - Seattle Seawolves

    Ross Neal - Seattle Seawolves

    Ross is an English native currently contracted to the Seattle Seawolves in the MLR. He has most recently done a short term stint with London Irish in the Premiership. Ross has also played 2 seasons with the Wasps 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!

    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
10 Ratings

10 Ratings

BtShea ,

Mate ...., How GOOD!?

It seems that the cancelled season of 2020 will be remembered as the year Harry Benno lit the world (well, ... at least the niche, online rugby community) on fire.

Between classic lines of “hundred percent” and “Sooo GOOD” he puts his Aussie accent to work interviewing interesting rugby players from all over the world.

Highlights include:

-CWS talking about his pull game in Brooklyn

-Ed Slater being way funnier than I thought British folk were capable of

-Nate Brakeley being remarkably humble as always

-Harry complaining about being quarantined in a small NYC apt

Keep the hits coming 👏🏼 (seriously, How gOOOd!?) 5 stars for The Rugby Player Pod and Haz Benno

Riglet792 ,

So good.

Such a fun way to learn more about rugby players both on and off the field! Harry’s fun personality connects with them perfectly!

Rugbyprop87 ,

Epic Rugby Podcast!

Harry is not only a superb rugby player but a great person with a clear vision of how Professional Rugby in America can grow. With amazing interview skills and loads of interesting guests, why are you not subscribed and listening????

🔷🔶🐔🐔🔶🔷 #TheRugbyPlayer

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