Rugby Through The Leagues Podcast

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 Rugby Through The Leagues (Rugby TTL) shines a light on rugby beyond the mainstream — tier 2 and tier 3 nations, grassroots clubs, Spanish rugby, Rugby Europe, Super Rugby Americas, sevens and the global game. Honest interviews and analysis with the players, coaches and characters the spotlight ignores. New episodes regularly — subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

  1. Josh Navidi: Forced Retirement, the Neck Injury & Lions Memories | Rugby TTL Podcast

    Jun 5

    Josh Navidi: Forced Retirement, the Neck Injury & Lions Memories | Rugby TTL Podcast

    Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Josh Navidi on the neck injury that ended his career and life after the game. In this episode: the injury & retirement call; Wales & Lions highlights; the transition out of pro rugby; advice for young players. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Passport Panic Intro 00:17 New Studio Welcome 00:34 Heart of Wales Sevens 01:55 Flaming Unicorns Charity 02:20 Neck Injury Retirement 05:15 Life After Rugby 06:06 England Rivalry Fire 07:27 Welsh Rugby Turmoil 10:04 Money, Depth and Regions 11:34 Player Workload & Burnout 12:45 Cap Rule Abroad Debate 15:35 Signs of a Wales Rebuild 18:26 Gatland Return and Legacy 21:51 2019 Grand Slam Memories 24:10 Alun Wyn Leadership 27:35 Leadership Core Talk 28:03 Gatland Training Intensity 29:24 Brutal Drills Build Edge 30:30 Lions Call-Up Chaos 35:00 Tour Life Under COVID 36:37 Keeping Shirts and Memories 37:03 DJing and Pink Bar Pivot 40:37 Building the Container Bar 43:34 Music Roots and Big Gigs 45:46 Career Moments to Relive 47:56 Heart of Wales Sevens Plug 48:59 Final Thanks and Sign Off Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@RugbyTTL Website: rugbyttl.com Instagram: @rugby.ttlpod

    50 min
  2. Sam Hollingsworth: An Englishman in Spain's División de Honor | Rugby TTL Podcast

    May 22

    Sam Hollingsworth: An Englishman in Spain's División de Honor | Rugby TTL Podcast

    Sam Hollingsworth on swapping the RFU Championship for Spain's División de Honor — Nottingham to VRAC Valladolid, the ACL injury, and what English players should know about Spanish rugby. In this episode: leaving the English system; standard of the División de Honor; the ACL comeback; advice for imports. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Career Turning Point 00:03 Meet Sam Hollingsworth 02:16 Nottingham and the Championship 03:10 Climbing the Leagues 05:48 COVID and Breaking Through 07:41 ACL Injury Breakdown 09:54 Rehab and the Mental Battle 12:59 Choosing Spain — The Offers 16:09 Spain Level Comparison 19:00 League Consistency Issues 20:37 The ABC Rule and Squad Building 23:10 U23 Pathway Levels 25:35 Loans vs Development 26:39 Spanish Rugby Momentum 27:30 Copa Del Rey Atmosphere 29:15 Spanish Celebrations 29:49 Learning Spanish On-Field 32:49 Family Multilingual Life 34:20 Coaching Vision Online 37:51 Video Analysis Mindset 42:04 Move to Spain Advice 43:02 Final Wrap and Plugs ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏉 FOLLOW SAM HOLLINGSWORTH ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📸 Coached by Sam (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/_coachedbysam 💼 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sam-hollingsworth-7b18791a9 ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📲 FOLLOW RUGBY THROUGH THE LEAGUES ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔔 Subscribe for more interviews from grassroots, tier 2 and emerging rugby nations across the global rugby pyramid 🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/rugbyttl 📸 Instagram: @rugby.ttlpod ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏷 ABOUT THE PODCAST ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Rugby Through The Leagues tells the stories you don't hear on mainstream rugby coverage — players, coaches and clubs from across the global rugby pyramid. From the Championship and National Leagues in England to División de Honor in Spain, Top 14 academies, Major League Rugby, and every emerging nation pushing for Tier 1 status. #RugbyTTL #SpanishRugby #VRAC #DivisionDeHonor #ChampionshipRugby #ACLRecovery

    44 min
  3. Vidal Souza: Inside Alcobendas' Copa del Rey Win | Spanish Rugby | Rugby TTL

    May 15

    Vidal Souza: Inside Alcobendas' Copa del Rey Win | Spanish Rugby | Rugby TTL

    Copa del Rey winner Vidal Souza breaks down Alcobendas' 40–39 derby final win over Cisneros and the clutch mentality behind it. In this episode: the 40–39 final; turning late losses into a title; the Madrid derby; Spanish club rugby. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Clutch Mentality Intro 00:16 Podcast Welcome Guest 00:58 Copa del Rey Thriller 02:24 Winning Tight Games 05:54 Rugby Journey Origins 08:22 Contracts & Club Culture 10:25 Rugby vs Career 12:59 Playoffs Focus: La Vila 14:58 Stopping The Maul 18:50 4G vs Grass 21:20 Wild División Season 24:22 Spain Rugby Rising 27:02 Elite A Closing Gap 30:08 Career Highlights & Farewell 🏉 ABOUT RUGBY THROUGH THE LEAGUES Rugby Through the Leagues is the home of grassroots and tier 2/3 rugby — bringing you the players, coaches, and stories the mainstream rugby media overlooks. From Spain and Portugal to Uruguay, Brazil, Kenya, Fiji, Samoa, and beyond. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with players and coaches shaping the next era of global rugby. 👍 LIKE if you enjoyed this conversation with Vidal. 💬 COMMENT — who should we interview next from the División de Honor? 📲 FOLLOW RUGBY THROUGH THE LEAGUES #SpanishRugby #CopaDelRey #Alcobendas #DivisionDeHonor #VidalSouza #RugbyTTL #RugbySpain #Cisneros #LaVila #BrazilRugby #CobrasXV #Rugby #WorldRugby #Tier2Rugby #RugbyPodcast

    33 min
  4. The Future of Tier 2 & Tier 3 Rugby: Rugby Europe, MLR & World Cup 2031 | w/ What's All the Ruckus

    Apr 17

    The Future of Tier 2 & Tier 3 Rugby: Rugby Europe, MLR & World Cup 2031 | w/ What's All the Ruckus

    Rugby TTL hosts Charlie from What's All the Ruckus to debate the future of tier 2 and tier 3 rugby and how to grow the game. In this episode: why tier 2/3 matters; Rugby Europe & MLR; World Cup 2031/2035; emerging nations. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Podcast Collaboration Intro 00:44 Why Cover Tier Two 01:56 Grassroots Sports Magic 03:12 Guests And Ruck Debate 06:26 Interviewing Finnley Harrison 08:18 Future Of Tier Two Rugby 09:27 Nations Cup And B Teams 13:21 USA Rugby And MLR Reset 15:48 Super Rugby Americas Growth 19:26 2035 Spain World Cup Dream 21:37 Rugby Europe Super Cup Funding 24:31 Restructuring Rugby Europe 26:08 Fixing Tier Two Calendar 27:10 League Model Proposal 28:28 Travel And Notice Boost 29:27 Showcase Friendlies Examples 32:21 Marketing Beyond Rugby Bubble 37:14 Changing Rugby Perception 40:55 Atmosphere Pricing Lessons 43:59 Favorite Guests Stories 47:52 Ultimate Guest Dreams 49:56 Where To Find The Pod 51:47 Final Thanks And Signoff

    52 min
  5. Nikola Matawalu: Building Sevens in Greece & the Fiji Pathway | Rugby TTL Podcast

    Apr 10

    Nikola Matawalu: Building Sevens in Greece & the Fiji Pathway | Rugby TTL Podcast

    Fiji great Nikola Matawalu on the Aegean Sevens festival, growing sevens in Greece and the Fijian pathway. In this episode: the Aegean Sevens project; sevens in Greece; Fiji pathways; moving into coaching. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro 00:36 How Nikola Joined Aegean Sevens 01:40 Greece Rugby Revival 02:55 Festival Vibe and Growth 04:26 Crete Connection and Timing 05:13 Masterclass Week Breakdown 06:21 Coaching Confidence and Fun 09:03 Learning Through Mistakes 10:30 Rugby Roots in Fiji 11:58 Village Life Builds Skills 15:43 Community and Youth in Greece 17:08 Tier Two Nations Rising 18:14 Retirement and Drua Dreams 19:20 Why the Drua Matters 20:09 HPU Pathways Rising 21:51 From Camps to Pros 23:01 Greece Sevens Growth 27:01 Fiji Hosting Tier One 28:53 Best Clubs Played 31:41 Coaching and Masters 33:08 Top Coaches Learned 34:43 Finn Russell Genius 38:46 Festival Farewell

    40 min
  6. Six Nations 2026 Review: Ireland 2nd, Wales Bounce Back & France Edge England | Rugby TTL

    Mar 23

    Six Nations 2026 Review: Ireland 2nd, Wales Bounce Back & France Edge England | Rugby TTL

    A full Six Nations 2026 review — Ireland second, a Welsh revival, France edging England, and why rugby must market itself better. In this episode: championship review; Ireland, Wales & France; the new format; rugby's marketing problem. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Six Nations Recap 01:09 Format And Scheduling 02:37 Weekend Fixtures Setup 02:58 Ireland Scotland Breakdown 07:56 Ireland Depth And Injuries 15:28 Wales Italy Reaction 18:30 Rugby Marketing Debate 25:23 Social Media And Stars 27:58 Women Sevens And Access 35:43 France England Thriller 38:25 Kicking Discipline And Stats 44:42 Referee Controversy Rant 45:19 Referee Controversy 46:21 Captain Welfare Debate 47:26 Fantasy League Setup 50:40 Unchanged League Drama 53:19 Public League Winners 55:46 High Scoring Tournament 56:32 Growing Fan Engagement 01:00:39 Going Live Next Year 01:02:13 Draft Ideas For Fantasy 01:03:39 Player Of Tournament Picks 01:15:49 Lions Squad Talk 01:18:05 England Tactics And Kicking 01:21:44 Fixing Advantage Rule 01:25:16 Season Wrap And Thanks

    1h 27m
  7. Building Greek Rugby: Eleni Voultepsis on Rugby Europe & Youth Pathways | Rugby TTL

    Mar 6

    Building Greek Rugby: Eleni Voultepsis on Rugby Europe & Youth Pathways | Rugby TTL

    Eleni Voultepsis on the rebirth of Greek rugby — national teams, Rugby Europe membership and youth pathways. In this episode: putting Greece on the map; national teams; Rugby Europe; youth development. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Meet Eleni of Greek Rugby 00:25 First Women’s XV Debut 01:01 Men’s Match vs Albania 02:14 Joining Rugby Europe 03:46 Rebuilding After 2015 04:45 Romania Coaching Seminar 07:57 Veterans Keep Playing 11:06 First Greek Coaching School 14:41 Rugby Europe Support Network 20:30 Women’s Teams and Rivalries 22:12 New National Kit Plans 23:18 Kit Plans Update 23:42 Long Term Rugby Europe Vision 25:02 Schools Pathway Challenges 25:56 Building Youth Age Grades 27:14 Growing The Domestic Championship 28:11 Facilities And Grass Field Struggles 30:08 Social Media Promotion Reality 34:23 Rugby Europe Upsets Breakdown 37:25 Matchday Culture And Rome Trips 39:35 Fixing Rugby Calendar And Grassroots 41:06 Greek Rugby Future And Wrap Up

    43 min
  8. Six Nations Breakdown: Ireland Smash England, Wales Collapse & France Roll Italy | Rugby TTL

    Mar 5

    Six Nations Breakdown: Ireland Smash England, Wales Collapse & France Roll Italy | Rugby TTL

    The panel recaps a huge Six Nations weekend — Ireland v England, Wales' collapse, France rolling Italy — plus fantasy rugby. In this episode: round-by-round breakdown; Ireland v England; Wales v Scotland; fantasy picks. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Hooker Depth Rant 00:24 Ireland vs England Reaction 02:16 England Mood and Italy Threat 07:22 Why England Lost the Breakdown 11:22 Ireland Standouts Crowley and Ryan 14:32 England Hooker Selection Meltdown 18:58 Borthwick Future and Coaching Options 23:16 Scotland vs Wales Chaos Finish 31:10 Scotland Coaching Succession Talk 37:27 France vs Italy Match Breakdown 45:26 Can France Be Stopped 46:05 Fantasy Panic Picks 46:57 Unchanged League Standings 48:11 Public League Leaderboard 49:34 Team Breakdowns And Shoutouts 53:36 Aerial Contest Ref Debate 01:00:16 England Selection And Back Row 01:01:28 Next Round Predictions 01:07:35 Fantasy Strategy And Forfeits 01:11:27 Banter Haircuts And Signoff

    1h 16m
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 Rugby Through The Leagues (Rugby TTL) shines a light on rugby beyond the mainstream — tier 2 and tier 3 nations, grassroots clubs, Spanish rugby, Rugby Europe, Super Rugby Americas, sevens and the global game. Honest interviews and analysis with the players, coaches and characters the spotlight ignores. New episodes regularly — subscribe on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. 

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